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Pulse rate of penetration enhancement device and method

US7958952B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 17, 2008
Grant dateJun 14, 2011
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Expiry dateMar 20, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B41/0085
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The system and device described relates to flow pulsing for use in down-hole drilling rate of penetration (ROP) enhancement and measurement while drilling (MWD) using a pulse drilling device (PDD) with a fast acting valve in conjunction with a pilot valve to produce high pressure, high amplitude, low duration pressure pulses.

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