Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Modified torque generator and methods of use
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Application No.: US17429265Application Date: 2020-07-31
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Publication No.: US11982147B2Publication Date: 2024-05-14
- Inventor: Josh Campbell
- Applicant: CT Energy Ltd.
- Applicant Address: CA Calgary
- Assignee: CT Energy Ltd.
- Current Assignee: CT Energy Ltd.
- Current Assignee Address: CA Calgary
- Agency: Holzer Patel Drennan
- International Application: PCT/CA2020/051060 2020.07.31
- International Announcement: WO2021/016723A 2021.02.04
- Date entered country: 2021-08-06
- Main IPC: E21B4/02
- IPC: E21B4/02 ; E21B7/04 ; E21B31/00

Abstract:
An apparatus for controlling tool face and methods of use with a torque generator connected to a drill string for drilling linear and nonlinear subterranean bore segments. In some embodiments, the apparatus and methodologies of use comprise a tool controller having an outer housing independently rotatable from and extension conduit extending therethrough and forming an annulus therebetween. The tool controller may provide for a first fluid pathway for allowing a bypass portion of fluids to flow through the torque generator, and a second fluid pathway through the annulus for allowing a torque generator portion of fluids to flow through the annulus. In some embodiments, at least one fluid flow restrictor may be provided within the annulus to controllable cause a cascading reduction in torque generator fluid pressure as it flows through the annulus, allowing high resolution tool face control over a larger (and tunable) range of drill string speed (rpm) set points.
Public/Granted literature
- US20220127924A1 MODIFIED TORQUE GENERATOR AND METHODS OF USE Public/Granted day:2022-04-28
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