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Directional well control

US4938298A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 1989
Grant dateJul 3, 1990
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Expiry dateFeb 24, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B47/022
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method and apparatus for prediction of the turn rate of a deviated well is disclosed. The turn rate is determined by collecting data for interference, bend length, and rate of turn from a variety of drilled wells. Using regression technique, turning rate is then expressed as a linear function of the ratio of interference to bend length.

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