Fluid erosion protection washer for rotating shaft in MWD tool
US7532540B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 30, 2006 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 20, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B47/18
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A shaft protection washer to protect a rotating shaft in a “measurement while drilling” (MWD) tool. Use of the shaft protection washer renders the rotating shaft less susceptible to erosion from the drilling fluid flowing between the rotating component and the stationary component.
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