Lubricant for use in a wellbore

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United States of America Patent

APP PUB NO 20040231843A1
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10443438

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The present invention provides methods and apparatus for reducing friction and preventing galling between surfaces in a wellbore. In one aspect of the invention, a titanium carbide is disposed between surfaces of an expansion tool and a tubular to be expanded. The titanium carbide coating acts as a lubricant to reduce friction and prevent galling therebetween.

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WEATHERFORD/LAMB INCC/- CSC THE UNITED STATES ____CORPORATION COMPANY ____1013 CENTRE ROAD ____WILMINGTON DE 19805 USA

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Simpson, Nell A A Aberdeen, GB 1 18

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