Communications – electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices – Wellbore telemetering – Through drill string or casing
Patent
1990-11-05
1992-09-15
Lobo, Ian J.
Communications, electrical: acoustic wave systems and devices
Wellbore telemetering
Through drill string or casing
G01V 140
Patent
active
051484080
ABSTRACT:
A method of acoustically transmitting data signals is presented. In accordance with the present invention, the optimum transmission frequencies for transmitting and receiving acoustic data signals are determined by use of at least two spaced acoustic transmitter/receiver pairs located at or near opposed ends of the drillstring. Using the method of this invention, one acoustic transmitter will transmit at different frequencies while transmitted signal characteristics are monitored by the acoustic receiver at the other end of the drillstring. As a result, the optimum frequencies are determined for that particular drillstring geometry. This adaptive procedure allows the downhole acoustic transmitter to transmit uphole to the uphole acoustic receiver at the identified optimum frequencies. This adaptive method of optimizing transmission frequencies is continued as segments of drill pipe are added and other drillstring parameters change.
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Lobo Ian J.
Teleco Oilfield Services Inc.
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