Patent ID: 8020621
Filing Date: 2011-09-20
Classification: E21B,F28D

Abstract:
1. An apparatus, comprising: an anisotropic nanocomposite element configured to be placed in a downhole tool, the anisotropic nanocomposite element in thermal communication with a heat generating element for conducting heat away from the heat generating element along a selected direction, wherein the anisotropic nanocomposite element comprises a cable and includes thermally conductive nanoparticles embedded within a base material and aligned therein to form a heat conduit to conduct heat from a first end of the cable to a second end of the cable and wherein thermal conductivity in the selected direction is greater than thermal conductivity in a direction perpendicular to the selected direction, wherein the base material is configured to be in contact with the heat-generating element and a heat-absorbing element.