Devices, systems, and methods for high frequency oscillation mitigation
AssigneeSchlumberger Technology Corporation
InventorAshley Bernard Johnson
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AssigneeSchlumberger Technology Corporation
InventorAshley Bernard Johnson
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High frequency oscillation (HFO) comes in at least two types. Type 1 HFO is lower frequency and often associated with a motor. Type 2 HFO is higher frequency and often independent of a motor. To mitigate torsional strain due to Type 2 HFO, an HFO mitigation mechanism can be placed based on an oscillation node location to move the oscillation node to a new position which may be uphole of a tool or the BHA, or to a less vulnerable location. Mitigation can also include placing an energy damping component based on the oscillation node. This may be at a high displacement location distanced from the oscillation node, or may include placement at the oscillation node with an additional HFO mitigation mechanism to move the oscillation node away from the installation location. Oscillations may be damped by using any combination of flow restrictions, fluid bypasses, or axially compliant elements.
A method for mitigating torsional oscillation, comprising:
A method for mitigating damage from high frequency oscillation (HFO), comprising:
A method for mitigating torsional oscillation, comprising:
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