Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Methods and apparatus for wellbore construction and completion
- Patent Title (中): 井眼施工和完井的方法和装置
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Application No.: US13306592Application Date: 2011-11-29
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Publication No.: US08403078B2Publication Date: 2013-03-26
- Inventor: David J. Brunnert , Brent J. Lirette
- Applicant: David J. Brunnert , Brent J. Lirette
- Applicant Address: US TX Houston
- Assignee: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Weatherford/Lamb, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US TX Houston
- Agency: Patterson & Sheridan, LLP
- Main IPC: E21B33/16
- IPC: E21B33/16

Abstract:
The present invention relates methods and apparatus for lining a wellbore. In one aspect, a drilling assembly having an earth removal member and a wellbore lining conduit is manipulated to advance into the earth. The drilling assembly includes a first fluid flow path and a second fluid flow path. Fluid is flowed through the first fluid flow path, and at least a portion of which may return through the second fluid flow path. In one embodiment, the drilling assembly is provided with a third fluid flow path. After drilling has been completed, wellbore lining conduit may be cemented in the wellbore.
Public/Granted literature
- US20120138298A1 METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR WELLBORE CONSTRUCTION AND COMPLETION Public/Granted day:2012-06-07
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