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Date of Patent:
Jul. 28, 2026

Filed:

Apr. 10, 2024
Applicant:

Schlumberger Technology Corporation, Sugar Land, TX (US);

Inventors:

Jules El-Khoury, Houston, TX (US);

Anish Kumar, Houston, TX (US);

Christopher Albert Babin, Waveland, MS (US);

Khaled Hadj-Sassi, Clamart, FR;

Assignee:
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
E21B 49/06 (2006.01); E21B 21/08 (2006.01); E21B 25/10 (2006.01); E21B 49/10 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
E21B 49/10 (2013.01); E21B 21/08 (2013.01); E21B 25/10 (2013.01);
Abstract

Systems and methods presented herein include sidewall coring tools with active circulation caused by bi-directional downhole pump modules included in the sidewall coring tools. The active flow of mud through the sidewall coring tools may be adjustable in substantially real time during coring operations performed by the sidewall coring tools. In general, the ability to actively control the flow of mud through the sidewall coring tools enables lubrication and assists in moving cuttings during coring operations away from the coring bit.


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