METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REDUCING FRICTION IN RADIAL DRILLING AND JET DRILLING OPERATIONS

    公开(公告)号:US20240271490A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-08-15

    申请号:US18569828

    申请日:2023-06-01

    IPC分类号: E21B7/06 E21B17/08 F01M11/02

    CPC分类号: E21B7/061 E21B17/08 F01M11/02

    摘要: Disclosed is a method for reducing friction in a radial drilling application. The method involves coating the interior of a deflector shoe with at least one lubricant. Lubrication of the deflector shoe can be accomplished by applying a dry lubricant to the interior of the deflector shoe, allowing the dry lubricant to harden, and applying a wet lubricant over the hardened dry lubricant. The interior surface of the deflector shoe may be roughened prior to application of the lubricant. The method can further include coating a hose and/or a jet nozzle, and passing the hose and/or jet nozzle through the coated interior of the deflector shoe. The method can further include coating components of a milling cutter, and passing the components of the milling cutter through the coated interior of the deflector shoe. An apparatus for reducing friction in a radial drilling application is also disclosed.