Methods and Systems for the Application and Use of High Power Laser Energy

There is provided a system, apparatus and methods for the laser drilling of a borehole in the earth. There is further provided with in the systems a means for delivering high power laser energy down a deep borehole, while maintaining the high power to advance such boreholes deep into the earth and a...

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Main Authors Faircloth Brian O, Land Mark S, Zediker Mark S, Koblick Yeshaya, Rinzler Charles C, Moxley Joel F
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 06.07.2017
Subjects
BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
DEVICES USING STIMULATED EMISSION
EARTH DRILLING
EARTH DRILLING, e.g. DEEP DRILLING
ELECTRICITY
FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
MINING
OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR ASLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS
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Summary:There is provided a system, apparatus and methods for the laser drilling of a borehole in the earth. There is further provided with in the systems a means for delivering high power laser energy down a deep borehole, while maintaining the high power to advance such boreholes deep into the earth and at highly efficient advancement rates, a laser bottom hole assembly, and fluid directing techniques and assemblies for removing the displaced material from the borehole.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201715445238