ELECTROMAGNETIC DEPTH/ORIENTATION DETECTION TOOL AND METHODS THEREOF

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APP PUB NO 20130008650A1
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13539597

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Methods and systems for depth and radial orientation detection are provided. Methods for determining the depth or radial orientation of one or more downhole components include the steps of providing a target mass and a using a detection device for detecting the depth and/or orientation of the target mass. In some cases, the target mass is an electromagnet. In certain embodiments, the target mass is a magneto-disruptive element that is detected with a magnetic flux leakage tool. In this way, the target mass acts as a depth or radial orientation marker. Where the target mass is situated downhole in a known radial relationship to another downhole component, the radial orientation of the other downhole component may be deduced once the radial orientation of the target mass is determined. Advantages include higher accuracies and reduced health, safety, and environmental risks.

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CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY925 N ELDRIDGE PARKWAY HOUSTON TX 77079

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BLOUNT, Curtis G Katy, US 33 863

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