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Analysis of Drillstring Dynamics Using an Angular Rate Sensor

  • US 20130092439A1
  • Filed: 10/12/2012
  • Published: 04/18/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/14/2011
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A downhole drilling vibration analysis method, comprising:

  • drilling with a drilling assembly having at least one angular rate sensor;

    measuring angular rate data of the drilling assembly with the at least one angular rate sensor while drilling downhole;

    analyzing the measured angular rate data; and

    determining that torsional vibration is occurring during drilling based on the analysis.

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