System, method and apparatus for controlling fluid flow through drill string
AssigneeGeneral Downhole Technologies Ltd.
InventorsDavid S. Cramer, Michael J. Harvey
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AssigneeGeneral Downhole Technologies Ltd.
InventorsDavid S. Cramer, Michael J. Harvey
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A device for limiting the flow of drilling fluid through a section of drill string includes a body with a hole in the periphery. Flow enters the device through one axial end, at least a portion of the flow exits through the other axial end. Some of the fluid flow can be diverted through the peripheral hole. A spring-biased axial piston may have an approximately constant force throughout its range of travel. The piston moves axially in response to the changing fluid flow rate to enable a constant amount of flow exiting the axial end of the tool to be achieved while diverting away excess flow through the side.
An apparatus, comprising:
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A downhole tool system for a well, comprising:
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