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Jetting tool for well cleaning

US6062311A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 10, 1997
Grant dateMay 16, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 10, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B41/0078
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An apparatus for cleaning subterranean wellbores is described. The apparatus comprises a sleeve member which is fixed to a part of the drillstring and a rotatable jet head with nozzles through which an abrasive fluid is discharged. The nozzles are mounted such that the fluid jet is directed to an area of the wellbore immediately adjacent to a leading edge of the sleeve. The nozzle head is restricted in its protrusion out of the sleeve.

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