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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 15, 2005
Filed:
Sep. 04, 2002
Robert Trueman, Karana Downs, AU;
Timothy Gregory Hamilton Meyer, Highgate Hill, AU;
Matthew Stockwell, Cannon Hill, AU;
Robert Trueman, Karana Downs, AU;
Timothy Gregory Hamilton Meyer, Highgate Hill, AU;
Matthew Stockwell, Cannon Hill, AU;
University of Queensland, Queensland, AU;
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization, ACT, AU;
BHP Coal Pty. Ltd., Queensland, AU;
Abstract
A self-advancing drilling system comprising a drilling apparatus, the drilling apparatus having at least one leading fluid cutting nozzle, an advancing device on the drilling apparatus to provide forward movement to the drilling apparatus, the drilling system further comprising a drill string formed from recoverable flexible hose and a steering device having at least one jet nozzle.