Improved design of Tc bearing structure used for measurement while drilling.

This paper focuses on the improved design of Tc bearing's structure form. A sand transmission groove is designed around the outer ring of Tc bearing to make it easy to remove solid particles, and the dynamic pressure Reynolds equation of Tc bearing is solved and the static characteristics of two structures of Tc bearing are compared and analyzed. Overall, conclusions are drawn: the carrying capacity of Tc bearing with the sand transmission groove is less than that of the original Tc bearing; the end discharging capacity of Tc bearing with the sand transmission groove is more than that of the original Tc bearing, which is in favor of the removal of solid particles from the Tc bearing and the enhancement of sand removal function; improving the dynamic characteristics of the liquid film of Tc bearing, Tc bearing with the sand transmission groove is suitable for the rotor system with high-speed light-load of MWD. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]