Method and system for advancement of a borehole using a high power laser
US8826973B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 19, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 26, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/11
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
There is provided a system, apparatus and methods for the laser drilling of a borehole in the earth. There is further provided with in the systems a means for delivering high power laser energy down a deep borehole, while maintaining the high power to advance such boreholes deep into the earth and at highly efficient advancement rates, a laser bottom hole assembly, and fluid directing techniques and assemblies for removing the displaced material from the borehole.
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