MODULAR SIGNAL INTERFACE DEVICES AND RELATED DOWNHOLE POWER AND DATA SYSTEMS
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Abstract
A downhole power system is provided that includes an energy storage adapted to operate at high temperatures, and a modular signal interface device that serves to control the energy storage component as well as offer a means of data logging at high temperatures. The controller is fabricated from pre-assembled components that may be selected for various combinations to provide desired functionality. The energy storage may include at least one ultracapacitor.
80 Citations
79 Claims
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12. A power system adapted for buffering the power from a power source to a load comprising:
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a high temperature rechargeable energy storage (HTRES); and a controller for controlling at least one of charging and discharging of the energy storage, the controller comprising at least one modular circuit having an operating efficiency greater than 90%; wherein the system is adapted for operation in a temperature range of between about seventy five degrees Celsius to about two hundred and ten degrees Celsius. - View Dependent Claims (15, 22, 23, 24, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 36, 43, 53, 54, 56, 57, 58, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65, 66, 72, 73)
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74. A data system, the system comprising
a controller adapted to receive power from a power source and configured for drilling optimization; - and
one or more sensor circuits configured to receive drilling data in real-time, suitable for modification of drilling dynamics; wherein the system is adapted for operation in a temperature range of between about seventy five degrees Celsius to about two hundred and ten degrees Celsius. - View Dependent Claims (75, 76, 77, 78, 79)
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