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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 01, 2011
Filed:
Dec. 22, 2008
Phillipe Cravatte, Aberdeen, GB;
Phillipe Cravatte, Aberdeen, GB;
Corpro Systems Limited, , GB;
Abstract
An apparatus and method obtains a sample from a subterranean formation. The coring apparatus includes an outer core barrel associated with a drill bit; an inner core barrel adapted to accept a core sample; and sensors adapted to provide data relating to downhole conditions. The sensors includes: a strain sensor adapted to measure tension and/or compression experienced by the inner core barrel; a first pressure sensor adapted to measure pressure out with the inner barrel and a second pressure sensor adapted to measure pressure within the inner barrel; a rotation sensor adapted to measure relative rotation between the inner core barrel and the outer core barrel; and a vibration sensor adapted to measure vibration experienced by the inner barrel.