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DESIGN OF CLUTCH GUIDANCE TOOL FOR HORIZONTAL WELL AND EVALUATION OF DRAG REDUCTION EFFECT
ABSTRACT
Drill bit support pressure restricts horizontal well extension. A clutch guiding tool is designed to separate upper and lower drill strings during pilot drilling (upper rotates, lower slides) and combine them during steady-inclined drilling (full rotation). This technology reduces friction/torque, enhances drill pressure transmission, and alleviates bit support. The research provides a theoretical basis for its application in horizontal well drilling.
KEYWORDS
horizontal wells, guided drilling, clutch tool, frictional torque, drill pressure transfer, simulation model
PAPER SUBMITTED: 2025-07-02
PAPER REVISED: 2025-10-01
PAPER ACCEPTED: 2025-11-06
PUBLISHED ONLINE: 2026-07-25
DOI REFERENCE: https://doi.org/10.2298/TSCI250702138W
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