20240044224. DOWNHOLE CLEAN OUT TOOL simplified abstract (Saudi Arabian Oil Company)
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DOWNHOLE CLEAN OUT TOOL
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Inventor(s)
Victor Jose Bustamante Rodriguez of Abqaiq (SA)
DOWNHOLE CLEAN OUT TOOL - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240044224 titled 'DOWNHOLE CLEAN OUT TOOL
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a downhole clean out tool that is used in wellbores for fluid diversion and cleaning purposes. The tool includes a housing that is connected to a downhole conveyance and has an inner volume with a flow path. The flow path extends from an uphole end to a downhole end and includes a fluid inlet. The tool also has a first flow port that is oriented towards the downhole end and is designed to connect the flow path to the annulus of the wellbore through the housing. A seat is formed in the housing to receive a member inserted into the wellbore, diverting the flow of wellbore fluid from the flow path, through the first flow port, to the annulus and the fluid inlet. Additionally, the tool includes at least one screen positioned in the inner volume and a second flow port that is oriented towards the uphole end and connects the flow path to the annulus of the wellbore.
- The tool is used for cleaning out wellbores and diverting fluid flow.
- It includes a housing connected to a downhole conveyance.
- The housing has an inner volume with a flow path.
- The flow path extends from an uphole end to a downhole end and includes a fluid inlet.
- A first flow port is oriented towards the downhole end and connects the flow path to the annulus of the wellbore.
- A seat is formed in the housing to receive a member inserted into the wellbore, diverting the flow of wellbore fluid from the flow path to the annulus and fluid inlet.
- At least one screen is positioned in the inner volume.
- A second flow port is oriented towards the uphole end and connects the flow path to the annulus of the wellbore.
Potential Applications
- Wellbore cleaning and fluid diversion in oil and gas drilling operations.
- Maintenance and cleaning of wellbores in geothermal energy production.
- Cleaning and fluid diversion in water well drilling.
Problems Solved
- Efficient cleaning and maintenance of wellbores.
- Effective diversion of fluid flow in wellbores.
- Prevention of blockages and obstructions in wellbores.
- Improved control and management of fluid flow during drilling operations.
Benefits
- Increased efficiency and productivity in drilling operations.
- Reduced downtime and costs associated with wellbore cleaning and maintenance.
- Enhanced wellbore integrity and longevity.
- Improved safety by preventing blockages and obstructions in wellbores.
Original Abstract Submitted
a downhole clean out tool includes a housing coupled to a downhole conveyance and defining an inner volume that includes a flow path that extends from an uphole end to a downhole end that includes a fluid inlet; a first flow port oriented towards the downhole end and configured to fluidly couple the flow path to an annulus of the wellbore through the housing; a seat formed in the housing and configured to receive a member inserted into the wellbore such that the flow of the wellbore fluid is diverted from the flow path, through the first flow port, to the annulus, and to the fluid inlet based on the member seated on the seat; at least one screen positioned in the inner volume; and a second flow port oriented towards the uphole end and configured to fluidly couple the flow path to the annulus of the wellbore.
