Method for optimizing the location of a secondary cutting structure component in a drill string
US7954559B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 1, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 23, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B44/00
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method of drilling a well includes at least one drill bit and at least one secondary cutting structure. The method includes determining a neutral point of a drill string, positioning at least one secondary cutting structure based on the neutral point of the drill string, and drilling an earth formation.
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