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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 06, 2010
Filed:
Jan. 16, 2007
Brian Clark, Sugar Land, TX (US);
John Hunka, Sugar Land, TX (US);
Mark T. Frey, Sugar Land, TX (US);
David L. Smith, Stafford, TX (US);
Dhananjay Ramaswamy, Stafford, TX (US);
Anthony Collins, Houston, TX (US);
Stephen Bonner, Sugar Land, TX (US);
Brian Clark, Sugar Land, TX (US);
John Hunka, Sugar Land, TX (US);
Mark T. Frey, Sugar Land, TX (US);
David L. Smith, Stafford, TX (US);
Dhananjay Ramaswamy, Stafford, TX (US);
Anthony Collins, Houston, TX (US);
Stephen Bonner, Sugar Land, TX (US);
Schlumberger Technology Corporation, Sugar Land, TX (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods for downhole communication and measurement utilizing an improved metallic tubular having an elongated body with tubular walls and a central bore adapted to receive a run-in tool. The tubular including slotted stations to provide through-tubular signal transmission and/or reception. Hydraulic isolation between the interior and exterior of the tubular is provided by pressure barrier means at the slotted stations. Sensors and/or sources are mounted on the run-in tool, which is adapted for transmission through a drill string to engage within the tubular in alignment with the slotted stations. A run-in tool configuration includes a modulator for real-time wireless communication with the surface and/or remote downhole tools. A tubular and run-in tool configuration also includes inductive couplers for wireless signal data transfer. A method for measuring a formation characteristic utilizing a run-in tool adapted with an interchangeable end segment for multi-mode downhole transport. Methods for sealing an opening on the surface of a tubular having an elongated body with tubular walls and a central bore.