Posts by Nathan Szanto
MWD Basics: Accelerometers Part 2
In Part 1 of this post, we used the idea of shining a light through a cut-out in a piece of paper and discussed how the projection of light onto a dark surface can be used to get an idea of the paper’s inclination. In Part [..]
MWD Basics: Accelerometers Part 1
In a previous blog post on the building blocks of an MWD system, I mentioned that one of the primary measurements that the system must make is the inclination of the tool. I also alluded to the use of accelerometers for said [..]
Three Building Blocks of an MWD System
There is often a point early in the learning process where the student knows so little of the subject that they don’t even know what questions to ask. Imagine trying to teach someone who has no concept of a car (like a [..]
Three Things I Wish I Knew Before Going into this Industry
Nathan's Advice transitioning from college to the O&G Industry
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