DOWNHOLE HIGH-POWER LASER TOOL FOR SUBSURFACE APPLICATIONS

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Damian Pablo San Roman Alerigi of Al Khobar (SA)

DOWNHOLE HIGH-POWER LASER TOOL FOR SUBSURFACE APPLICATIONS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240309705 titled 'DOWNHOLE HIGH-POWER LASER TOOL FOR SUBSURFACE APPLICATIONS

The abstract describes a downhole laser tool for use in wells, consisting of a laser unit, a first segment with lenses, a retractable reflector, and a rotational joint that allows navigation in the downhole environment.

Laser unit generates laser beam in well environment
First segment includes lenses, retractable reflector, and aperture
Laser beam guided to aperture by lenses and reflector
First rotational joint connects laser unit to segment and enables rotation
Laser unit, rotational joint, and segment aligned longitudinally along well

Potential Applications: - Oil and gas exploration - Wellbore imaging - Formation evaluation

Problems Solved: - Precise laser beam delivery in downhole environments - Efficient navigation in wells - Enhanced data collection and analysis

Benefits: - Improved wellbore visualization - Accurate data acquisition - Increased operational efficiency

Commercial Applications: Title: "Advanced Downhole Laser Tool for Enhanced Wellbore Imaging" This technology can be utilized in the oil and gas industry for wellbore imaging, reservoir characterization, and geosteering applications. It offers a more accurate and efficient method for data collection and analysis in downhole environments.

Prior Art: Researchers can explore existing patents related to downhole laser tools, wellbore imaging technologies, and rotational joints in downhole applications to understand the evolution of this innovation.

Frequently Updated Research: Stay updated on advancements in downhole laser technology, wellbore imaging techniques, and advancements in wellbore navigation systems to enhance the performance and capabilities of this tool.

Questions about Downhole Laser Tools: 1. How does this downhole laser tool improve wellbore imaging compared to traditional methods? 2. What are the key challenges in implementing this technology in different downhole environments?

Original Abstract Submitted

in one aspect, a downhole laser tool includes: a laser unit including a laser that generates a laser beam in a downhole environment of a well; a first segment including one or more lenses of the first segment, a first retractable reflector, and a first aperture, wherein the one or more lenses of the first segment and the first retractable reflector guide the laser beam to the first aperture that passes the laser beam to the downhole environment; and a first rotational joint, disposed between the laser unit and the first segment, that connects the laser unit to the first segment and rotates the first segment. the laser unit, the first rotational joint, and the first segment are disposed longitudinally along the well. during operation of the downhole laser tool, the laser unit, the first rotational joint, and the first segment navigate in the downhole environment as one integral tool.