Downhole MWD signal enhancement, tracking, and decoding

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9702246
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14723414

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A method for transmitting data from a MWD system at the BHA of a drill string may include transmitting the data in a MWD signal from the MWD system. The MWD signal may be modulated at a position closer to the surface onto a mud pulse modulated signal. The mud pulse modulated signal may be generated by a downhole friction reducing device. The downhole friction reducing device may include a mud motor. The mud motor may create pressure pulses based on its speed of rotation. The downhole friction reducing device may include a modulating valve. The modulating valve may be electromechanically or mechanically operated. The modulated signal may be detected at the surface by a receiver using one or more pressure or flow sensors. The receiver may use one or more harmonics of the modulated signal to receive the data.

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SCIENTIFIC DRILLING INTERNATIONAL INC16701 GREENSPOINT PARK DRIVE SUITE 200 HOUSTON TX 77060

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Van, Steenwyk Brett Paso Robles, US 8 38
Whitacre, Tim Paso Robles, US 6 28
White, Matthew A Paso Robles, US 33 228
Youssef, Mohamed Paso Robles, US 42 196

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