Methods and apparatus for communicating between surface equipment and downho le equipment. One embodiment of the invention provides a wellhead assembly that allows electrical power and signals to pass into and out of the well during drillin g operations, without removing the valve structure above the wellhead. Another embodiment of the invention provides an electromagnetic casing antenna system for two-way communication with downhole tools. Another embodiment of the invention provides an antenna module for a resistivity sub that effectively controls and seals the primary/secondary interface gap.</SD OAB>
申请公布号
CA2473511(C)
申请公布日期
2008.05.13
申请号
CA20042473511
申请日期
2004.07.09
申请人
WEATHERFORD/LAMB, INC.
发明人
YOUNG, ALLEN R.;BANSAL, R.K.;LYNCH, MICHAEL J.;NERO, KENNETH M.;ROZEK, KENNETH EDMUND;NOSKE, JOE;PAVEL, DAVID;HOSIE, DAVID G.;THANH LE, TUONG;ALLEN, JACK