18185740. DOWNHOLE HIGH-POWER LASER TOOL FOR SUBSURFACE APPLICATIONS simplified abstract (SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY)
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DOWNHOLE HIGH-POWER LASER TOOL FOR SUBSURFACE APPLICATIONS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Saad Menahi Mutairi of Dhahran (SA)
Sameeh Issa Batarseh of Dhahran (SA)
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 18185740 titled 'DOWNHOLE HIGH-POWER LASER TOOL FOR SUBSURFACE APPLICATIONS
The downhole laser tool described in the patent application includes a laser unit that generates a laser beam in the downhole environment of a well. This tool also consists of a first segment with lenses, a retractable reflector, and an aperture that guide the laser beam to the downhole environment. Additionally, there is a rotational joint that connects the laser unit to the first segment and allows for rotation.
- Laser unit generates laser beam in downhole environment
- First segment includes lenses, retractable reflector, and aperture to guide laser beam
- Rotational joint connects laser unit to first segment for rotation
- Tool navigates as one integral unit in the downhole environment
- Components are disposed longitudinally along the 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 accuracy in wellbore imaging - Enhanced efficiency in data collection - Reduced operational costs in oil and gas exploration
Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Downhole Laser Tool for Enhanced Wellbore Imaging This technology can be utilized in the oil and gas industry for precise wellbore imaging, leading to improved decision-making in exploration and production processes. The tool's ability to navigate efficiently in downhole environments can result in cost savings and increased operational efficiency for companies in the sector.
Questions about Downhole Laser Tool: 1. How does the downhole laser tool improve data collection in wellbore imaging? 2. What are the potential cost-saving benefits of using this technology in oil and gas exploration?
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.
