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E21B 37/00

Methods or apparatus for cleaning boreholes or wells

Introduced: September 1968

Last revised: January 2006

Classification Context

Section:
FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
Class:
EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; MINING
Subclass:
EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS

Scope Notes

Limiting references: Methods or apparatus for flushing boreholes, e.g. by use of exhaust air from motor

Related Keywords

cleaning BOREHOLESCLEANING boreholes

4 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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  • E21B 37/06 using chemical means for preventing or limiting the deposition of paraffins or like substances
  • E21B 37/08 cleaning of down-hole filters, screens, or gravel packs
  • E21B 37/1 Well swabs