Device and method for affecting the flow of fluid in a wellbore
US9228400B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 11, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 17, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF15D1/02
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus to alter the flow of a fluid (e.g., drilling fluid, mud, cement, etc.) in a wellbore by creating turbulence in the flowing fluid. The apparatus includes a plurality of blade members extending outward from an elongated member. The elongated member is attached to the exterior surface of a tubular that is then positioned in a wellbore.
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