Application of downhole rotary tractor
US9624723B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 24, 2013 |
| Grant date | Apr 18, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 7, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B23/001
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A towing string useful for positioning a towed assembly into a horizontal well bore includes a towed assembly coupled to a tractor assembly. The tractor assembly is operable to convert introduced energy into a pulling force that is directed downhole. The tractor assembly includes a disposable motor and a coupled rotary tractor. The rotary tractor has a rotating portion that is operable to rotate around a central axis of the rotary tractor and a rotary element that is operable to frictionally engage the well bore wall. A method for using the towing string for positioning the towed assembly in the horizontal section includes introducing the towing string into the horizontal well bore, operating the towing string such that the rotary element frictionally engages the well bore wall, and introducing energy to the towing string such that the tractor assembly provides a pulling force directed downhole.
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