Quaise Energy, Inc. (20240254838). BASEMENT ROCK HYBRID DRILLING simplified abstract
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BASEMENT ROCK HYBRID DRILLING
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Carlos Araque of Dorado PR (US)
Justin David Elroy Lamb of Arcola TX (US)
Franck Monmont of Cambridge (GB)
Matthew Houde of Somerville MA (US)
BASEMENT ROCK HYBRID DRILLING - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240254838 titled 'BASEMENT ROCK HYBRID DRILLING
- Simplified Explanation:**
The patent application describes a method for monitoring and controlling downhole pressure in a well during the formation of a borehole. This involves using a millimeter wave drilling apparatus to measure the pressure at the bottom of the well and adjusting it relative to the lithostatic pressure of the surrounding rock.
- Key Features and Innovation:**
- Monitoring downhole pressure during borehole formation - Using a millimeter wave drilling apparatus with a waveguide - Determining downhole pressure and lithostatic pressure of surrounding rock - Controlling downhole pressure relative to lithostatic pressure
- Potential Applications:**
- Oil and gas drilling operations - Geothermal well drilling - Mining operations - Scientific research in subsurface geology
- Problems Solved:**
- Ensuring safe and efficient drilling operations - Preventing blowouts or collapses due to pressure imbalances - Optimizing drilling processes for better results
- Benefits:**
- Improved safety for workers - Enhanced drilling efficiency - Reduced risk of wellbore instability - Better control over drilling operations
- Commercial Applications:**
Title: "Advanced Downhole Pressure Monitoring and Control Technology for Drilling Operations" This technology can be utilized by oil and gas companies, geothermal energy producers, mining companies, and research institutions to improve their drilling processes, enhance safety, and optimize resource extraction.
- Prior Art:**
Prior art related to this technology may include existing methods for downhole pressure monitoring and control in drilling operations, as well as technologies used in geophysical exploration and wellbore stability analysis.
- Frequently Updated Research:**
Researchers may be conducting studies on the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms to automate downhole pressure monitoring and control systems, as well as the development of advanced sensors for real-time data analysis in drilling operations.
- Questions about Downhole Pressure Monitoring and Control:**
1. How does downhole pressure monitoring contribute to the safety and efficiency of drilling operations? 2. What are the potential challenges in implementing and maintaining a downhole pressure control system in a well?
Original Abstract Submitted
a method for monitoring and controlling a downhole pressure of a well during formation of a borehole of a well is provided. the method can include monitoring a downhole pressure of a well during formation of a borehole of the well using a millimeter wave drilling apparatus including a waveguide configured for insertion into the borehole. the monitoring can include determining the downhole pressure. the downhole pressure can include an amount of pressure present at a bottom of the well. the method can also include determining a lithostatic pressure of rock surrounding the well at the bottom of the well. the method can further include controlling the downhole pressure relative to the lithostatic pressure of the rock surrounding the well at the bottom of the well. related systems performing the methods are also provided.
