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Drilling system, biasing mechanism and method for directionally drilling a borehole

US10301877B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 13, 2016
Grant dateMay 28, 2019
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Expiry dateDec 13, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B47/0228
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method for directionally drilling a portion of a borehole, comprising utilizing a drilling system associated with a drill string and a drill bit; rotating the drill string and placing an axial load on the drill string causing the drill string to move into compression; and stopping rotation of the drill string and with the drill string in compression, drilling a portion of the portion of the borehole while actively managing a toolface angle of the drill bit.

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