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Non-cryogenic production of nitrogen for on-site injection in downhole drilling

US5388650A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 14, 1993
Grant dateFeb 14, 1995
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Expiry dateJun 14, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B21/14
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

There is disclosed a method for oil or gas drilling or the drilling of a geothermal well and the like in which a compressed inert gas, produced by the non-cryogenic separation of air is delivered to the drilling region of the downhole.

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