Cnpc USA Corporation

China National Petroleum Corporation

Beijing Huamei Inc.

Weixiong Wang

Chris X Cheng

Xiongwen Yang

Jayson Byrd

Chi Ma

Qi Peng

Xiaohua Ke

Kevin Waddell

Jinjun Wang

Jingcheng Zhang

Qiang Fu

The multi-directional force modulation cartridge system has a modular relationship the drill bit so that the cutting profile of a cutter in the drill bit can be adjusted without requiring modification of the drill bit itself. The force modulation cartridge system includes a cutter and a cartridge. The cutter can be independently replaced due to wear or replaced when the cartridge is replaced. The cartridge includes a holder, a seat, and a cartridge force member. The cartridge can have different holders and seats adjusted for different formations and drilling conditions. The alignment of the holder and the seat is set by a holder sliding angle and a seat sliding angle with the holder sliding surface and the seat sliding surface being parallel and in sliding engagement. A seat post supports the cartridge force member to exert a restoring force according to the holder sliding angle and the seat sliding angle.

Force modulation cartridge system for a drill bit

The drilling system withstands downhole conditions at the bottom of the borehole and drilling conditions due to the constant movement and vibration. The drilling system includes a drill bit and a sensor system with a system housing, a primary power supply and interior sensor. The primary power supply includes piezoelectric panels for converting radial vibration into energy. The interior sensor is locally powered by the primary power supply at the remote downhole location at the bottom of the borehole. The interior sensor collects data related to a downhole condition and is in communication with the primary power supply to generate confirmed data based on the amount of energy generated by the primary power supply. The confirmed data is more accurate and reliable than the data collected by the interior sensor and can be used to guide the path of the drill bit through the rock formation in drilling operations.

Sensor system with an interior sensor and a piezoelectric power supply

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Houston, TX, United States of America

Weixiong Wang