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Steerable motor

Term · Oil and gas · MLC-T-OAG-003614

A downhole motor assembly that allows for directional control of the drill bit, enabling the wellbore to be steered in a specific direction. It typically consists of a positive displacement motor and a bent housing or adjustable kick-off sub. Steerable motors are used to drill deviated, horizontal, or complex well paths.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-OAG-003614
FieldOil and gas
SubjectDrilling
Record as JSON 
{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-003614",
  "term": "Steerable motor",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A downhole motor assembly that allows for directional control of the drill bit, enabling the wellbore to be steered in a specific direction. It typically consists of a positive displacement motor and a bent housing or adjustable kick-off sub. Steerable motors are used to drill deviated, horizontal, or complex well paths.",
  "subject": "Drilling",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/steerable-motor/"
}

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