Measurement while drilling tool with interconnect assembly

Details Measurement while drilling tool with interconnect assembly Measurement while drilling tool with interconnect assembly

2011-05-10

2011-05-10

Neuder, William P (Department: 3672)

Boring or penetrating the earth

Processes

Sampling of earth formations

C166S264000, C166S100000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07938199

ABSTRACT:
An embodiment of the apparatus includes a first drill collar section having an outer surface, an MWD tool for interaction with an earth formation coupled to the first drill collar section, the MWD tool including a first fluid line and a first electrical conduit, a second drill collar section, and an interconnect assembly coupling the second drill collar section to the first drill collar section, the interconnect assembly comprising a fluid line connection coupled to the first fluid line and an electrical connection coupled to the first electrical conduit. Another embodiment of the apparatus includes a probe, an interconnect assembly adapted for fluid communication and electrical communication, and a sample bottle drill collar section including at least one removable sample bottle in fluid communication with the probe. Another embodiment of the apparatus includes a flush pump mounted in the power collar section and coupled to the probe. An additional embodiment includes a fluid ID sensor disposed in a flow line between the flush pump and the probe.

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Canadian Application No. 2,651,054 Office Action dated Dec. 6, 2010.

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