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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 10, 2026
Filed:
Sep. 28, 2022
National Oilwell Varco, L.p., Houston, TX (US);
Christian Nelson, Austin, TX (US);
Swathi Murali, Austin, TX (US);
Paul D. Koottungal, Cedar Park, TX (US);
Anthony Durkowski, Round Rock, TX (US);
NATIONAL OILWELL VARCO, L.P., Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
An autonomous along string measurement tool may include a data collection and transmission system having a sensor configured to collect the downhole data, a communication tool configured to transmit the downhole data to the surface, and an operations processor configured for receiving downhole data from the sensor and controlling the communication tool to transmit the downhole data. The system may also include a power bus configured for supplying power to the data collection and transmission system, a power source in selective electrical communication with the power bus, and a power gateway. The power gateway may be configured to control the selective electrical communication between the power source and the power bus based on whether tool conditions are suitable for operation.