Communication adapter for use with a drilling component
    1.
    发明申请
    Communication adapter for use with a drilling component 有权
    用于钻孔部件的通讯适配器

    公开(公告)号:US20050284662A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-12-29

    申请号:US10878192

    申请日:2004-06-28

    摘要: A communication adapter is disclosed that provides for removable attachment to a drilling component when the drilling component is not actively drilling and for communication with an integrated transmission system in the drilling component. The communication adapter comprises a data transmission coupler that facilitates communication between the drilling component and the adapter, a mechanical coupler that facilitates removable attachment of the adapter to the drilling component, and a data interface.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种通信适配器,当钻井部件没有主动钻孔并且与钻井部件中的集成传动系统通信时,提供了可拆卸地连接到钻井部件。 通信适配器包括有助于钻孔部件和适配器之间的通信的数据传输耦合器,便于将适配器可移除地连接到钻孔部件的机械耦合器,以及数据接口。

    Swivel Assembly
    2.
    发明申请
    Swivel Assembly 有权
    旋转装配

    公开(公告)号:US20050046586A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-03-03

    申请号:US10710825

    申请日:2004-08-05

    IPC分类号: G01V11/00 G01V3/00

    摘要: A swivel assembly for a downhole tool string comprises a first and second coaxial housing cooperatively arranged. The first housing comprises a first transmission element in communication with surface equipment. The second housing comprises a second transmission element in communication with the first transmission element. The second housing further comprises a third transmission element adapted for communication with a network integrated into the downhole tool string. The second housing may be rotational and adapted to transmit a signal between the downhole network and the first housing. Electronic circuitry is in communication with at least one of the transmission elements. The electronic circuitry may be externally mounted to the first or second housing. Further, the electronic circuitry may be internally mounted in the second housing. The electronic circuitry may be disposed in a recess in either first or second housing of the swivel.

    摘要翻译: 用于井下工具串的旋转组件包括协同地布置的第一和第二同轴壳体。 第一壳体包括与表面设备连通的第一传动元件。 第二壳体包括与第一传动元件连通的第二传动元件。 第二壳体还包括适于与集成在井下工具串中的网络通信的第三传动元件。 第二壳体可以旋转并且适于在井下网络和第一壳体之间传输信号。 电子电路与至少一个传输元件通信。 电子电路可以从外部安装到第一或第二壳体。 此外,电子电路可以内部安装在第二壳体中。 电子电路可以设置在旋转体的第一或第二壳体中的凹部中。

    Downhole transmission system comprising a coaxial capacitor
    3.
    发明申请
    Downhole transmission system comprising a coaxial capacitor 有权
    井下传输系统包括同轴电容器

    公开(公告)号:US20070126596A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-06-07

    申请号:US11626070

    申请日:2007-01-23

    IPC分类号: G01V3/00

    摘要: A transmission system in a downhole component comprises a plurality of data transmission elements. A coaxial cable having an inner conductor and an outer conductor is disposed within a passage in the downhole component such that at least one capacitor is disposed in the passage and having a first terminal coupled to the inner conductor and a second terminal coupled to the outer conductor. Preferably the transmission element comprises an electrically conducting coil. Preferably, within the passage a connector is adapted to electrically connect the inner conductor of the coaxial cable and the lead wire. The coaxial capacitor may be disposed between and in electrically communication with the connector and the passage. In another embodiment a connector is adapted to electrical connect a first and a second portion of the inner conductor of the coaxial cable and a coaxial capacitor is in electrical communication with the connector and the passage.

    摘要翻译: 井下部件中的传输系统包括多个数据传输元件。 具有内部导体和外部导体的同轴电缆设置在井下部件中的通道内,使得至少一个电容器设置在通道中并且具有耦合到内部导体的第一端子和耦合到外部导体的第二端子 。 优选地,传输元件包括导电线圈。 优选地,在通道内,连接器适于电连接同轴电缆的内导体和导线。 同轴电容器可以设置在连接器和通道之间并且与连接器和通道电连通。 在另一个实施例中,连接器适于电连接同轴电缆的内导体的第一部分和第二部分,并且同轴电容器与连接器和通道电连通。

    Downhole transmission system comprising a coaxial capacitor
    4.
    发明申请
    Downhole transmission system comprising a coaxial capacitor 审中-公开
    井下传输系统包括同轴电容器

    公开(公告)号:US20050285706A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-12-29

    申请号:US10878242

    申请日:2004-06-28

    摘要: A transmission system in a downhole component comprises a plurality of data transmission elements. A coaxial cable having an inner conductor and an outer conductor is disposed within a passage in the downhole component such that at least one capacitor is disposed in the passage and having a first terminal coupled to the inner conductor and a second terminal coupled to the outer conductor. Preferably the transmission element comprises an electrically conducting coil. Preferably, within the passage a connector is adapted to electrically connect the inner conductor of the coaxial cable and the lead wire. The coaxial capacitor may be disposed between and in electrically communication with the connector and the passage. In another embodiment a connector is adapted to electrical connect a first and a second portion of the inner conductor of the coaxial cable and a coaxial capacitor is in electrical communication with the connector and the passage.

    摘要翻译: 井下部件中的传输系统包括多个数据传输元件。 具有内部导体和外部导体的同轴电缆设置在井下部件中的通道内,使得至少一个电容器设置在通道中并且具有耦合到内部导体的第一端子和耦合到外部导体的第二端子 。 优选地,传输元件包括导电线圈。 优选地,在通道内,连接器适于电连接同轴电缆的内导体和导线。 同轴电容器可以设置在连接器和通道之间并且与连接器和通道电连通。 在另一个实施例中,连接器适于电连接同轴电缆的内导体的第一部分和第二部分,并且同轴电容器与连接器和通道电连通。

    Method and Apparatus for Testing Electromagnetic Connectivity in a Drill String
    5.
    发明申请
    Method and Apparatus for Testing Electromagnetic Connectivity in a Drill String 审中-公开
    用于测试钻柱中电磁连接的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20050212530A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-09-29

    申请号:US10708775

    申请日:2004-03-24

    IPC分类号: E21B47/12 G01R27/04 G01R31/02

    CPC分类号: G01R31/026 E21B47/122

    摘要: A method and apparatus for testing electromagnetic connectivity in a drill string are disclosed. The method includes transmitting a test signal down a transmission path in a drill string; receiving a reflection of the test signal; and determining from the reflection whether there is an interruption in the electromagnetic connectivity in the transmission path. In general, the apparatus includes a signal generator for generating a test signal into the drill string; a receiver for receiving the reflection of the test signal; and means for determining from the reflection whether there is an interruption in the electromagnetic connectivity in the transmission path. Preferably, a common coil is included through which the test signal generated by the signal generator may be transmitted into a drill string and through which a reflection of the test signal may be received.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种用于测试钻柱中的电磁连接的方法和装置。 该方法包括将测试信号沿着钻柱中的传输路径发送; 接收测试信号的反射; 并根据反射来确定传输路径中的电磁连接是否存在中断。 通常,该装置包括用于产生测试信号到钻柱中的信号发生器; 用于接收测试信号的反射的接收器; 以及用于根据反射确定传输路径中的电磁连接是否存在中断的装置。 优选地,包括公共线圈,由信号发生器产生的测试信号可以被传输到钻柱中,并且可以接收测试信号的反射。

    Communication adapter for use with a drilling component
    6.
    发明授权
    Communication adapter for use with a drilling component 有权
    用于钻孔部件的通讯适配器

    公开(公告)号:US07198118B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-04-03

    申请号:US10878192

    申请日:2004-06-28

    IPC分类号: E21B7/00

    摘要: A communication adapter is disclosed that provides for removable attachment to a drilling component when the drilling component is not actively drilling and for communication with an integrated transmission system in the drilling component. The communication adapter comprises a data transmission coupler that facilitates communication between the drilling component and the adapter, a mechanical coupler that facilitates removable attachment of the adapter to the drilling component, and a data interface.

    摘要翻译: 公开了一种通信适配器,当钻井部件没有主动钻孔并且与钻井部件中的集成传动系统通信时,提供了可拆卸地连接到钻井部件。 通信适配器包括有助于钻孔部件和适配器之间的通信的数据传输耦合器,便于将适配器可移除地连接到钻孔部件的机械耦合器,以及数据接口。

    Swivel assembly
    7.
    发明授权
    Swivel assembly 有权
    旋转总成

    公开(公告)号:US07193527B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-03-20

    申请号:US10710825

    申请日:2004-08-05

    IPC分类号: G01V3/00

    摘要: A swivel assembly for a downhole tool string comprises a first and second coaxial housing cooperatively arranged. The first housing comprises a first transmission element in communication with surface equipment. The second housing comprises a second transmission element in communication with the first transmission element. The second housing further comprises a third transmission element adapted for communication with a network integrated into the downhole tool string. The second housing may be rotational and adapted to transmit a signal between the downhole network and the first housing. Electronic circuitry is in communication with at least one of the transmission elements. The electronic circuitry may be externally mounted to the first or second housing. Further, the electronic circuitry may be internally mounted in the second housing. The electronic circuitry may be disposed in a recess in either first or second housing of the swivel.

    摘要翻译: 用于井下工具串的旋转组件包括协同地布置的第一和第二同轴壳体。 第一壳体包括与表面设备连通的第一传动元件。 第二壳体包括与第一传动元件连通的第二传动元件。 第二壳体还包括适于与集成在井下工具串中的网络通信的第三传动元件。 第二壳体可以旋转并且适于在井下网络和第一壳体之间传输信号。 电子电路与至少一个传输元件通信。 电子电路可以从外部安装到第一或第二壳体。 此外,电子电路可以内部安装在第二壳体中。 电子电路可以设置在旋转体的第一或第二壳体中的凹部中。

    Apparatus for Reducing Noise
    8.
    发明申请
    Apparatus for Reducing Noise 有权
    减少噪音的装置

    公开(公告)号:US20060181364A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-08-17

    申请号:US10906387

    申请日:2005-02-17

    IPC分类号: H01P5/00

    CPC分类号: E21B17/028 E21B47/122

    摘要: An apparatus for electromagnetically connecting surface equipment to a rotating downhole tool string comprises a plurality of electrical conductors, first and second differential interfaces, and at least one electromagnetic shield. The plurality of electrical conductors have first ends terminating at the surface equipment and second ends terminating at the downhole tool string. The first differential interface is electrically connected to the first ends and the second differential interface is electrically connected to the second ends the electrical conductors. The first and second differential interfaces are adapted to transmit and receive a reference-independent differential signal. The electromagnetic shield surrounds and shields the electrical conductors and is connected to ground at one end. The apparatus is stationary relative to rotation of the tool string. Disclosed is an apparatus for electromagnetically connecting a computer to a rotating downhole tool string comprising a plurality of electrical conductors, first and second differential interfaces, and an electromagnetic shield grounded to a drill rig at one end.

    摘要翻译: 用于将表面设备电磁连接到旋转井下工具串的装置包括多个电导体,第一和第二差分接口以及至少一个电磁屏蔽。 多个电导体具有终止于地面设备的第一端和终止于井下工具串的第二端。 第一差分接口电连接到第一端,并且第二差分接口电连接到第二端电导体。 第一和第二差分接口适于发送和接收参考无关差分信号。 电磁屏蔽围绕并屏蔽电导体并且在一端连接到地面。 该装置相对于工具串的旋转是静止的。 公开了一种用于将计算机电磁连接到包括多个电导体,第一和第二差分接口以及在一端接地到钻机的电磁屏蔽的旋转井下工具串的装置。

    Downhole Tool with Integrated Circuit
    9.
    发明申请
    Downhole Tool with Integrated Circuit 审中-公开
    带集成电路的井下工具

    公开(公告)号:US20070023185A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-02-01

    申请号:US11161270

    申请日:2005-07-28

    IPC分类号: E21B47/09

    摘要: A downhole tool has a tubular body with an end, an exterior wall, and a bore. A mating surface is formed intermediate the exterior wall and the bore in the end of the tubular body. The mating surface is adapted to couple to a second downhole tool and has an integrated circuit. In several embodiments, the integrated circuit is an RFID circuit in communication with a downhole network through an inductive coupler. A tool identification system has surface equipment with RFID interrogating circuitry connected to a protected integrated RFID circuit in a downhole tool string component through a downhole network. A method for identifying a tool in a downhole tool string includes transmitting signals between surface equipment and identification circuitry in the tool through the downhole network.

    摘要翻译: 井下工具具有带有端部,外壁和孔的管状体。 配合表面形成在外壁和管状体的端部中的孔之间。 配合表面适于联接到第二井下工具并具有集成电路。 在几个实施例中,集成电路是通过电感耦合器与井下网络通信的RFID电路。 工具识别系统具有表面设备,其具有RFID询问电路,其通过井下网络连接到井下工具串组件中的受保护的集成RFID电路。 用于识别井下工具串中的工具的方法包括通过井下网络在工具中的表面设备和识别电路之间传输信号。

    System for testing properties of a network
    10.
    发明授权
    System for testing properties of a network 有权
    用于测试网络属性的系统

    公开(公告)号:US07548068B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-06-16

    申请号:US10904799

    申请日:2004-11-30

    IPC分类号: G01R31/11 G01R27/04 G01R27/32

    CPC分类号: G01V11/002

    摘要: A method for identifying properties of a downhole electromagnetic network in a downhole tool sting, including the step of providing an electromagnetic path intermediate a first location and a second location on the electromagnetic network. The method further includes the step of providing a receiver at the second location. The receiver includes a known reference. The analog signal includes a set amplitude, a set range of frequencies, and a set rate of change between the frequencies. The method further includes the steps of sending the analog signal, and passively modifying the signal. The analog signal is sent from the first location through the electromagnetic path, and the signal is modified by the properties of the electromagnetic path. The method further includes the step of receiving a modified signal at the second location and comparing the known reference to the modified signal.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于识别井下工具刺破中的井下电磁网络的特性的方法,包括提供在电磁网络上的第一位置和第二位置之间的电磁路径的步骤。 该方法还包括在第二位置提供接收机的步骤。 接收机包括已知参考。 模拟信号包括设定幅度,设定的频率范围以及频率之间的设定变化率。 该方法还包括发送模拟信号和被动地修改信号的步骤。 模拟信号从第一位置通过电磁路径发送,信号由电磁路径的特性修改。 该方法还包括在第二位置接收修改的信号并将已知参考与修改的信号进行比较的步骤。