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Drilling optimization with a downhole motor

US9797235B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 13, 2011
Grant dateOct 24, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 5, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH02K11/215
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Optimizing the operation of a hydraulically powered rotor and stator driven drill as it drills a wellbore into the earth is described. Drilling optimization is provided measuring a first set of rotor and stator operating parameters including the speed of rotation of the rotor and rotor torque for a first period of time, generating a first set of relationships from the first set of operating parameters to enable the rotor speed and rotor torque to be predicted over a range of operating parameter values, determining from the relationships a first more optimal mode of operation, and changing at least one operating parameter to move the operation of the rotor and stator towards the more optimal mode of operation.

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