Saudi arabian oil company (20240308920). FABRICATION OF DOWNHOLE DRILLING TOOLS simplified abstract
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FABRICATION OF DOWNHOLE DRILLING TOOLS
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FABRICATION OF DOWNHOLE DRILLING TOOLS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240308920 titled 'FABRICATION OF DOWNHOLE DRILLING TOOLS
Simplified Explanation:
The abstract describes a method of forming a composite cutter for a downhole drilling tool using a mixture of polycrystalline diamond powder and cubic boron nitride powder, without the need for a catalyst. The mixture is placed into a mold, exposed to ultra-high-pressure, high-temperature treatment, and then cooled to form the composite cutter.
- The method involves mixing polycrystalline diamond powder and cubic boron nitride powder in a specific molar ratio to form a catalyst-free composite mixture.
- The composite mixture is placed into a mold shaped like a cutter.
- The mixture undergoes an ultra-high-pressure, high-temperature treatment to form a solid composite body.
- The solid composite body is then cooled to create the composite cutter.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Formation of a composite cutter without the need for a catalyst.
- Specific molar ratio of polycrystalline diamond powder and cubic boron nitride powder.
- Ultra-high-pressure, high-temperature treatment process.
- Mold shaping for the composite mixture.
Potential Applications:
- Downhole drilling tools.
- Mining equipment.
- Cutting tools for industrial applications.
Problems Solved:
- Eliminates the need for a catalyst in forming composite cutters.
- Provides a method for creating durable and high-performance cutting tools.
Benefits:
- Enhanced durability and performance of composite cutters.
- Cost-effective manufacturing process.
- Versatile applications in various industries.
Commercial Applications:
Composite Cutter Manufacturing Process for Downhole Drilling Tools
Questions about Composite Cutter Manufacturing Process for Downhole Drilling Tools:
1. How does the specific molar ratio of polycrystalline diamond powder and cubic boron nitride powder impact the composite cutter's performance? 2. What are the potential cost savings associated with using this method for forming composite cutters?
Original Abstract Submitted
a method of forming a composite cutter for a downhole drilling tool is described. the method includes: mixing a polycrystalline diamond powder and a cubic boron nitride powder with a molar ratio between 0.1 and 0.9 to form a catalyst-free composite mixture; placing the catalyst-free composite mixture into a mold configured in a shape of a cutter; exposing the catalyst-free composite mixture to an ultra-high-pressure, high-temperature treatment including a pressure between 11 gigapascals (gpa) and 20 gpa, and a temperature between 1300 kelvins (k) and 2600 k to form a solid composite body; and cooling the solid composite body to form the composite cutter.
