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Reduction of the frictional coefficient in a borehole by the use of vibration

US4384625A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 28, 1980
Grant dateMay 24, 1983
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Expiry dateNov 28, 2000

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B7/04
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A deviated borehole is drilled with a rotary drilling technique in which the drill string is vibrated at a suitable frequency and amplitude to reduce the friction of the drill string against the lower side of the borehole and to promote the free movement of the drill string therein.

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