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Synergistic bead lubricant and methods for providing improved lubrication to drilling fluids for horizontal drilling

US8324136B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 6, 2011
Grant dateDec 4, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 6, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09K2208/34
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A drilling fluid lubricant and method for drilling using same comprising a blend of beads having varying densities such that the beads provide lubricity at both the top and bottom portions of a horizontal drill string during horizontal, directional, or expanded extended reach drilling.

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