DOE OSTI · 1117705
Laser bottom hole assembly
Abstract
There is provided for laser bottom hole assembly for providing a high power laser beam having greater than 5 kW of power for a laser mechanical drilling process to advance a borehole. This assembly utilizes a reverse Moineau motor type power section and provides a self-regulating system that addresses fluid flows relating to motive force, cooling and removal of cuttings.
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Underwood, Lance D, Norton, Ryan J, McKay, Ryan P, Mesnard, David R, Fraze, Jason D, Zediker, Mark S, Faircloth, Brian O. 2014-01-14. Laser bottom hole assembly. https://www.osti.gov/biblio/1117705
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