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Laser bottom hole assembly

US8627901B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 1, 2010
Grant dateJan 14, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 3, 2031

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B4/02
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

There is provided for laser bottom hole assembly for providing a high power laser beam having greater than 5 kW of power for a laser mechanical drilling process to advance a borehole. This assembly utilizes a reverse Moineau motor type power section and provides a self-regulating system that addresses fluid flows relating to motive force, cooling and removal of cuttings.

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