发明名称 |
Determination of azimuthal offset and radius of curvature in a deviated borehole using periodic drill string torque measurements |
摘要 |
Methods and apparatus for determining the direction of borehole azimuthal offset and the borehole radius of curvature. Rotation rate of a borehole assembly is measured and mathematically converted into azimuthal torque imparted to the borehole assembly. Relative azimuthal offset is determined from variations in azimuthal torque over a rotation cycle of the borehole assembly. Relative radius of curvature is obtained from the magnitude of azimuthal torque over a rotation cycle. Relative azimuthal offset is converted to true azimuthal offset using an independent reference angle measurement. Relative borehole curvature is converted to true radius of curvature using a calibration constant determined in known borehole conditions.
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申请公布号 |
US7730943(B2) |
申请公布日期 |
2010.06.08 |
申请号 |
US20080110460 |
申请日期 |
2008.04.28 |
申请人 |
PRECISION ENERGY SERVICES, INC. |
发明人 |
FARLEY STEVEN REID |
分类号 |
E21B47/024 |
主分类号 |
E21B47/024 |
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