Rotary drill bit with nozzles designed to enhance hydraulic performance and drilling fluid efficiency
US8047308B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 5, 2010 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49764
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A rotary drill bit having one or more fluid nozzles is provided. Each nozzle may include interior surfaces designed to optimize hydraulic performance and efficiency of fluid flowing through the nozzle. The interior surfaces cooperate with each other to minimize turbulent fluid flow through the respective nozzle. Each nozzle may also include a discharge port or outlet with at least one Coanda surface operable to direct fluid flow in a direction which optimizes efficiency of transferring fluid energy to adjacent portions of a wellbore. The orientation of fluid flow from each nozzle may be directed to optimize cleaning of associated cutting structures and/or to minimize or prevent balling of formation cuttings.
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