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SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING A SAVER SUB IN A DRILLING SYSTEM

  • US 20100224409A1
  • Filed: 03/04/2009
  • Published: 09/09/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/04/2009
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A system for use during drilling of a wellbore, comprising:

  • a top drive unit;

    a drill string wherein at least a portion of the drill string comprises a plurality of wired drill pipes; and

    a saver sub to connect the drill string to the top drive unit, wherein the saver sub is positioned between the drill string and the top drive unit and further wherein the saver sub comprises electronics, a battery to power the electronics, and an antenna to relay and receive data.

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