Device and method for affecting the flow of fluid in a wellbore

An apparatus to alter the flow of a fluid (e.g., drilling fluid, mud, cement, etc.) in a wellbore by creating turbulence in the flowing fluid. The apparatus includes a plurality of blade members extending outward from an elongated member. The elongated member is attached to the exterior surface of a...

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Main Authors BUYTAERT JEAN P, MCDANIEL TROY
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 05.01.2016
Subjects
BLASTING
EARTH DRILLING
EARTH DRILLING, e.g. DEEP DRILLING
FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
FLUID DYNAMICS, i.e. METHODS OR MEANS FOR INFLUENCING THE FLOWOF GASES OR LIQUIDS
FLUID-PRESSURE ACTUATORS
HEATING
HYDRAULICS OR PNEUMATICS IN GENERAL
LIGHTING
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
MINING
OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR ASLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS
WEAPONS
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Summary:An apparatus to alter the flow of a fluid (e.g., drilling fluid, mud, cement, etc.) in a wellbore by creating turbulence in the flowing fluid. The apparatus includes a plurality of blade members extending outward from an elongated member. The elongated member is attached to the exterior surface of a tubular that is then positioned in a wellbore.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201113025438