METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DAMPING/ABSORBING ROTATIONAL VIBRATIONS/OSCILLATIONS

A vibration damping device for use with a downhole tool having a tool axis may comprise a device housing mechanically coupled to the downhole tool, wherein the device housing defines a receptacle having a volume and an inner surface; an inertia element movably supported in the receptacle and having...

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Hauptverfasser: WILSON, Josh, VOLGMANN, Marco, FREYER, Carsten, SIMANOWSKI, Mario
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:A vibration damping device for use with a downhole tool having a tool axis may comprise a device housing mechanically coupled to the downhole tool, wherein the device housing defines a receptacle having a volume and an inner surface; an inertia element movably supported in the receptacle and having a volume, a mass, and a non-zero moment of inertia about the tool axis; wherein the inertia element volume is greater than the receptacle volume and an interstitial volume is defined between the inertia element and the receptacle, and wherein the interstitial volume is occupied by a fluid or an elastomer. The device may include a longitudinal bearing and/or a radial bearing between the inertia element and the receptacle. The device may also include a pressure compensation device in fluid communication with the receptacle and positioned within or an integral part of the device housing.