A Review of Downhole Communication Technologies

Authors

  • Augustus E. Ibhaze Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos 100213, Nigeria
  • Deborah O. Akinola Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos 100213, Nigeria
  • Agbotiname Lucky Imoize Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Institute of Digital Communication, Ruhr University, 44801 Bochum, Germany.
  • Patience E. Orukpe Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, University of Benin, Benin City 300283, Nigeria.
  • Frederick O. Edeko Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, University of Benin, Benin City 300283, Nigeria.

Keywords:

Data Rate, Downhole, Drill Pipe, Electromagnetic, Telemetry, Visible Light Communication , Wireless Communication

Abstract

Different telemetry techniques have been tested and used in the oil and gas industry to acquire data via downhole monitoring. However, the rate at which conventional telemetry systems transmit data is low. In order to address this problem, some telemetry techniques have been proposed. The wired and wireless drill pipes are among the contending classifications of telemetry techniques used in downhole monitoring. This review provides an in-depth overview of the existing and researched methods of downhole monitoring by highlighting their particular challenges and innovations for which the wireless drill pipe based on visible light communication techniques proves to be promising as an optimal telemetry technique. The review will guide future research studies in the common area of interest in downhole monitoring. The study will contribute significantly to the oil and gas industry by investigating the effectiveness of emerging technologies such as visible light communication technology in transmitting data at a very high rate compared to the existing telemetry techniques.

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Published

2022-12-30

How to Cite

E. Ibhaze, A., O. Akinola, D. ., Lucky Imoize, A. ., E. Orukpe, P. ., & O. Edeko, F. . (2022). A Review of Downhole Communication Technologies. Journal of Telecommunication, Electronic and Computer Engineering (JTEC), 14(4), 1–10. Retrieved from https://jtec.utem.edu.my/jtec/article/view/6186

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Vol. 14 No. 4 (2022): October - December 2022

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