Method and apparatus for locating faults in wired drill pipe

Details Method and apparatus for locating faults in wired drill pipe Method and apparatus for locating faults in wired drill pipe

2006-12-29

2011-12-06

Edwards, Jr., Timothy (Department: 2612)

Communications: electrical

Wellbore telemetering or control

Using a specific transmission medium

C340S855200, C324S221000, C324S346000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08072347

ABSTRACT:
A method for determining electrical condition of a wired drill pipe includes inducing an electromagnetic field in at least one joint of wired drill pipe. Voltages induced by electrical current flowing in at least one electrical conductor in the at least one wired drill pipe joint are detected. The electrical current is induced by the induced electromagnetic field. The electrical condition is determined from the detected voltages.

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