公开(公告)号：US20150192010A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-09

申请号：US14660833

申请日：2015-03-17

Applicant: XACT Downhole Telemetry, Inc.

Inventor： Paul L. Camwell ,  David D. Whalen ,  Douglas S. Drumheller

IPC: E21B47/16

CPC classification number: E21B47/16 ,  E21B47/12 ,  E21B47/14 ,  G01V11/002 ,  G10K11/16 ,  G10K11/162 ,  G10K11/168

Abstract: A stacked-ring, slow-wave acoustic telemetry isolation system and method for use with tubular assemblies such as drillpipe or production tubing comprising an acoustic wave transmitter, the acoustic isolator behaving such that a “down” wave propagated toward the isolator is reflected back substantially in phase with an “up” wave propagated from the acoustic wave source away from the isolator. The acoustic isolator is similarly effective in reflecting “up” propagating waves originating from below the isolator, hence further protecting the acoustic wave source from possible deleterious interference. It causes substantially all of the emitted wave energy to travel in a chosen direction along the drill pipe, thus aiding the efficiency of acoustic telemetry said pipe.

Abstract translation: 叠层环，慢波声学遥测隔离系统和方法，用于管状组件，例如钻杆或包括声波发射器的生产管道，声隔离器的行为使得朝向隔离器传播的“向下”波被大体上反射回 同时具有从声波源远离隔离器传播的“向上”波。 声隔离器在反射从隔离器下方产生的“向上”传播波同样有效，因此进一步保护声波源免受可能的有害干扰。 它引起基本上所有发射的波能量沿着钻杆沿所选择的方向行进，从而有助于声学遥测所述管道的效率。

公开(公告)号：US20140112100A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-24

申请号：US14144333

申请日：2013-12-30

Applicant: Xact Downhole Telemetry, Inc.

Inventor： Paul L. Camwell ,  James M. Neff

IPC: E21B47/16

CPC classification number: E21B47/16 ,  E21B4/14 ,  E21B44/00

Abstract: A system and method of optimizing air hammer performance in a well drilling rig whereby an electronic acoustic receiver (EAR) is used to monitor the effects of changing any of the operating parameters under his or her control. The signals are visually presented to the drill operator based on an EAR's output, along with current settings, allowing the drill operator to dial in the parameters of his or her choice until the optimal frequency of the air hammer is regained. The visual output displays the amplitude response of acoustic waves being detected and decoded at the surface by the EAR. The drill operator can observe and use this information to determine the changes necessary in the operating parameters to return the hammer to optimal frequency, and thus optimal performance.

Abstract translation: 一种优化钻井钻机中的气锤性能的系统和方法，其中使用电子声学接收器（EAR）来监测在他或她的控制下改变任何操作参数的影响。 信号根据EAR的输出以及当前设置以视觉方式呈现给钻机操作员，允许钻头操作者拨打他或她选择的参数，直到重新获得气锤的最佳频率。 视觉输出显示由EAR在表面检测和解码的声波的振幅响应。 钻头操作者可以观察和使用该信息来确定操作参数中所需的更改以将锤返回到最佳频率，从而确定最佳性能。

公开(公告)号：US09458712B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-04

申请号：US14660833

申请日：2015-03-17

Applicant: XACT Downhole Telemetry, Inc.

Inventor： Paul L. Camwell ,  David D. Whalen ,  Douglas S. Drumheller

IPC: E21B47/12 ,  E21B47/14 ,  E21B47/16 ,  G01V11/00 ,  G10K11/16 ,  G10K11/162 ,  G10K11/168

CPC classification number: E21B47/16 ,  E21B47/12 ,  E21B47/14 ,  G01V11/002 ,  G10K11/16 ,  G10K11/162 ,  G10K11/168

Abstract: A stacked-ring, slow-wave acoustic telemetry isolation system and method for use with tubular assemblies such as drillpipe or production tubing comprising an acoustic wave transmitter, the acoustic isolator behaving such that a “down” wave propagated toward the isolator is reflected back substantially in phase with an “up” wave propagated from the acoustic wave source away from the isolator. The acoustic isolator is similarly effective in reflecting “up” propagating waves originating from below the isolator, hence further protecting the acoustic wave source from possible deleterious interference. It causes substantially all of the emitted wave energy to travel in a chosen direction along the drill pipe, thus aiding the efficiency of acoustic telemetry said pipe.