Network provides downhole visibility

摘要

A unique acoustic telemetry (AT) network for drilling operations is providing real-time downhole data in a wide range of offshore applications where conventional technologies are limited. The acoustic technology uses the drillpipe for high-speed data transmission independent of fluid type, fluid flow, or water depth. Data are acquired and repeated with collar-based tools that enable the precise capture of data along the length of the drillpipe at any depth. More than 400 deployments have demonstrated the technology's ability to improve efficiency and reduce risk.