Method for controlling MWD tool in bottom hole assembly

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PATENT NO 11225864
APP PUB NO 20200347720A1
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16946929

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A method for controlling a MWD tool in a bottom hole assembly in a borehole includes the steps of installing a plurality of firmware in the MWD tool, turning a mud pump on an earth surface ON or OFF according to a pre-determined sequence; determining a mud flow in the borehole to be ON or OFF so as to form a binary signal; and sending the binary signal to the MWD tool. The plurality of firmware are pre-programmed to perform a plurality of tasks while the binary signal executes one of the plurality of firmware in the MWD tool.

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  • CHINA PETROLEUM & CHEMICAL CORPORATION

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Han, Jun Houston, US 58 550
Hu, Fengtao Houston, US 9 1
Zhan, Sheng Houston, US 36 79
Zhao, Jinhai Houston, US 29 116

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