18060138. ANGLED DRILL PIPE NOZZLE ASSEMBLIES simplified abstract (Saudi Arabian Oil Company)
Contents
- 1 ANGLED DRILL PIPE NOZZLE ASSEMBLIES
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 ANGLED DRILL PIPE NOZZLE ASSEMBLIES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
ANGLED DRILL PIPE NOZZLE ASSEMBLIES
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
ANGLED DRILL PIPE NOZZLE ASSEMBLIES - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18060138 titled 'ANGLED DRILL PIPE NOZZLE ASSEMBLIES
Simplified Explanation
The drilling system described in the patent application includes a drill string that conveys drilling fluid to a drill bit at the end, an annulus for spent drilling fluid to flow back, and nozzle assemblies that control the flow of drilling fluid between the drill string and the annulus.
- The drill string extends into a borehole from a drilling platform.
- The annulus is defined between the drill string and the inner wall of the borehole.
- Nozzle assemblies are installed on the drill string to provide fluid flow paths between the interior of the drill string and the annulus.
- Each nozzle assembly can be transitioned between a closed state and an open state to control the flow of drilling fluid.
Potential Applications
This technology can be used in various drilling operations, such as oil and gas exploration, geothermal drilling, and mining.
Problems Solved
1. Efficient control of drilling fluid flow. 2. Prevention of fluid loss during drilling operations.
Benefits
1. Improved drilling efficiency. 2. Reduced environmental impact from drilling operations. 3. Enhanced wellbore stability.
Potential Commercial Applications
"Enhancing Drilling Operations with Advanced Nozzle Assemblies"
Possible Prior Art
Prior art may include patents or publications related to drilling fluid control systems and nozzle assemblies in drilling operations.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to existing drilling fluid control systems in terms of efficiency and cost-effectiveness?
The article does not provide a direct comparison with existing technologies in the drilling industry.
What are the potential challenges or limitations of implementing this technology in different drilling environments?
The article does not address the specific challenges or limitations that may arise when using this technology in various drilling conditions.
Original Abstract Submitted
A drilling system includes a drill string extendable into a borehole from a drilling platform and conveying a drilling fluid to a drill bit arranged at a distal end of the drill string, an annulus defined between the drill string and an inner wall of the borehole and in which spent drilling fluid ejected from the drill bit flows back to the drilling platform, and a plurality of nozzle assemblies installed on the drill string, each nozzle assembly providing a fluid flow path between an interior of the drill string and the annulus. Each nozzle assembly is transitionable between a closed state, where the drilling fluid within the interior is prevented from passing through the fluid flow path, and an open state, where the drilling fluid traverses the fluid flow path and is discharged into the annulus to combine with the spent fluid.
