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Borehole stabilization while drilling

US7013992B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 13, 2003
Grant dateMar 21, 2006
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Expiry dateJun 13, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B43/10
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method for drilling in unconsolidated formation is taught. In particular, a method for borehole stabilization in an unconsolidated formation includes providing a drill string; rotating the drill string to drive a drill bit to drill a borehole having a borehole wall; driving the drill string against the borehole wall while rotating the drill string to plaster the surface of the borehole wall.

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