公开(公告)号：US07929812B2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-19

申请号：US12416930

申请日：2009-04-02

Applicant: Stephane Vannuffelen ,  Tsutomu Yamate ,  Bruno Gayral ,  Soon Seong Chee ,  Colin Wilson

Inventor： Stephane Vannuffelen ,  Tsutomu Yamate ,  Bruno Gayral ,  Soon Seong Chee ,  Colin Wilson

IPC: G02F1/01 ,  G02F1/035 ,  G01V3/00

CPC classification number: E21B47/123

Abstract: Single fiber optical telemetry systems and methods are disclosed. The methods and systems facilitate input and output via a single fiber optic interface. The optical telemetry systems and methods also facilitate faster data transmission rates between surface and downhole equipment in oilfield applications.

Abstract translation: 公开了单光纤遥测系统和方法。 该方法和系统通过单个光纤接口方便输入和输出。 光学遥测系统和方法还有助于油田应用中地面和井下设备之间的数据传输速度更快。

公开(公告)号：US20110061439A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-17

申请号：US12666309

申请日：2008-07-03

Applicant: Chengli Dong ,  Ricardo R. Vasques ,  Michael O'Keefe ,  Peter S. Hegeman ,  Oliver C. Mullins ,  Go Fujisawa ,  Stephane Vannuffelen ,  Richard Jackson ,  Ahmad Saputra

Inventor： Chengli Dong ,  Ricardo R. Vasques ,  Michael O'Keefe ,  Peter S. Hegeman ,  Oliver C. Mullins ,  Go Fujisawa ,  Stephane Vannuffelen ,  Richard Jackson ,  Ahmad Saputra

IPC: G01N33/00

CPC classification number: E21B49/08 ,  G01N33/2823 ,  G01N35/00693

Abstract: Methods of calibrating a fluid analyzer for use in a wellbore are described. An example method of generating calibration data for a fluid analyzer for use in a downhole tool involves lowering a downhole tool including a fluid analyzer to a location in a wellbore, measuring, via the fluid analyzer, a characteristic value of a calibration fluid or a vacuum while the fluid analyzer is at the location, obtaining an expected characteristic value for the calibration fluid or the vacuum at the location, and comparing the measured characteristic value to the expected characteristic value to generate a calibration value for the fluid.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于在井筒中使用的流体分析仪的校准方法。 生成用于井下工具的流体分析仪的校准数据的示例性方法包括将包括流体分析仪的井下工具降低到井眼中的位置，通过流体分析仪测量校准流体或真空的特征值 同时流体分析仪位于该位置，获得校准流体的预期特征值或该位置处的真空，并将测量的特征值与预期特征值进行比较以产生流体的校准值。

公开(公告)号：US07511813B2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-31

申请号：US11307173

申请日：2006-01-26

Applicant: Stephane Vannuffelen ,  Kentaro Indo ,  Toru Terabayashi ,  Tsutomu Yamate

Inventor： Stephane Vannuffelen ,  Kentaro Indo ,  Toru Terabayashi ,  Tsutomu Yamate

IPC: G01J3/28

CPC classification number: G01J3/18

Abstract: Spectral analysis system for downhole applications is provided utilizing an inorganic replica-type grating that is configured to operate as a diffractive element that provides broad spectral coverage in high temperature downhole environments.

Abstract translation: 利用无机复制型光栅提供用于井下应用的光谱分析系统，其被配置为作为在高温井下环境中提供宽光谱覆盖的衍射元件进行操作。

公开(公告)号：US20080173805A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-24

申请号：US11625276

申请日：2007-01-19

Applicant: KENTARO INDO ,  ALBERT BALLARD ANDREWS ,  STEPHANE VANNUFFELEN ,  TSUTOMU YAMATE ,  TORU TERABAYASHI ,  HIDEKI KINJO ,  OLIVER C. MULLINS

Inventor： KENTARO INDO ,  ALBERT BALLARD ANDREWS ,  STEPHANE VANNUFFELEN ,  TSUTOMU YAMATE ,  TORU TERABAYASHI ,  HIDEKI KINJO ,  OLIVER C. MULLINS

IPC: G01V5/00

CPC classification number: G01N33/6893 ,  E21B47/102 ,  G01N21/645 ,  G01N21/85 ,  G01N2201/1293 ,  G01N2333/4703 ,  G01N2500/10 ,  G01N2800/105 ,  G01N2800/108

Abstract: Some principles described herein contemplate implementation of downhole imaging for the characterization of formation fluid samples in situ, as well as during flow through production tubing, including subsea flow lines, for short term investigation, permanent, and/or long term installations. Various methods and apparatus described herein may facilitate downhole testing. For example, some embodiments facilitate multi-dimensional fluorescence spectrum measurement testing downhole.

Abstract translation: 本文所述的一些原理考虑了井下成像的实现，用于在现场表征地层流体样品，以及在通过生产管道（包括海底流动管线）流动期间进行短期调查，永久和/或长期安装。 本文所述的各种方法和装置可以有助于井下测试。 例如，一些实施例便于井下的多维荧光光谱测量测试。

公开(公告)号：US20060152383A1

公开(公告)日：2006-07-13

申请号：US11023956

申请日：2004-12-28

Applicant: Tsutomu Yamate ,  Stephane Vannuffelen ,  Bruno Gayral ,  Soon Chee ,  Colin Wilson

Inventor： Tsutomu Yamate ,  Stephane Vannuffelen ,  Bruno Gayral ,  Soon Chee ,  Colin Wilson

IPC: G01V3/00

CPC classification number: E21B47/123 ,  H04B10/2587

Abstract: Hybrid electrical-optical telemetry systems and methods are disclosed. The methods and systems facilitate faster data transmission rates between the surface and downhole tools and sensors. The methods and systems may also include a downhole electrical bus for inter-tool and intra-tool communication to facilitate limited changes to existing downhole equipment. Some embodiments of the hybrid electrical-optical telemetry system include a light source at the surface and a downhole modulator. Some embodiments also include redundant, selectable optical systems. The methods and systems may operate via a single optical input/output cable.

Abstract translation: 公开了混合电光遥测系统和方法。 这些方法和系统有助于在表面和井下工具和传感器之间实现更快的数据传输速率。 这些方法和系统还可以包括用于工具间和工具内通信的井下电气总线，以便有限地改变现有的井下设备。 混合电光学遥测系统的一些实施例包括表面处的光源和井下调制器。 一些实施例还包括冗余的可选光学系统。 方法和系统可以通过单个光输入/输出电缆进行操作。

公开(公告)号：US08082780B2

公开(公告)日：2011-12-27

申请号：US12200916

申请日：2008-08-28

Applicant: Stephane Vannuffelen ,  Tsutomu Yamate

Inventor： Stephane Vannuffelen ,  Tsutomu Yamate

IPC: E21B49/08

CPC classification number: G01N21/8507 ,  E21B49/10 ,  G01N21/1717 ,  G01N21/33 ,  G01N21/3504 ,  G01N21/359 ,  G01N21/39 ,  G01N21/552 ,  G01N21/73 ,  G01N2021/1723 ,  G01N2021/399

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for decreasing a density of a downhole fluid are described. An example apparatus to analyze a downhole fluid includes a chamber to decrease a density of at least a portion of a sample of a downhole fluid. Additionally, the example apparatus includes a sensor to measure a pressure of at least the portion of the sample in the chamber. Further, the example apparatus includes a fluid measurement unit to measure a characteristic of at least the portion of the sample based on a relationship between the pressure of at least the portion of the sample in the chamber and a predetermined pressure. Further yet, the example apparatus includes a control unit to determine a parameter of the downhole fluid based on the characteristic.

Abstract translation: 描述了降低井下流体密度的方法和装置。 用于分析井下流体的示例性装置包括用于降低井下流体的样品的至少一部分的密度的室。 另外，该示例性装置包括用于测量室中至少部分样品的压力的传感器。 此外，该示例性装置包括：流体测量单元，用于基于室中的至少部分样品的压力与预定压力之间的关系来测量至少部分样品的特性。 此外，示例性装置包括基于该特性来确定井下流体的参数的控制单元。

公开(公告)号：US07687770B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-30

申请号：US11625276

申请日：2007-01-19

Applicant: Kentaro Indo ,  Albert Ballard Andrews ,  Stephane Vannuffelen ,  Tsutomu Yamate ,  Toru Terabayashi ,  Hideki Kinjo ,  Oliver C. Mullins

Inventor： Kentaro Indo ,  Albert Ballard Andrews ,  Stephane Vannuffelen ,  Tsutomu Yamate ,  Toru Terabayashi ,  Hideki Kinjo ,  Oliver C. Mullins

IPC: G01V5/08

CPC classification number: G01N33/6893 ,  E21B47/102 ,  G01N21/645 ,  G01N21/85 ,  G01N2201/1293 ,  G01N2333/4703 ,  G01N2500/10 ,  G01N2800/105 ,  G01N2800/108

Abstract: Some principles described herein contemplate implementation of downhole imaging for the characterization of formation fluid samples in situ, as well as during flow through production tubing, including subsea flow lines, for short term investigation, permanent, and/or long term installations. Various methods and apparatus described herein may facilitate downhole testing. For example, some embodiments facilitate multi-dimensional fluorescence spectrum measurement testing downhole.

Abstract translation: 本文所述的一些原理考虑了井下成像的实现，用于在现场表征地层流体样品，以及在通过生产管道（包括海底流动管线）流动期间进行短期调查，永久和/或长期安装。 本文所述的各种方法和装置可以有助于井下测试。 例如，一些实施例便于井下的多维荧光光谱测量测试。

公开(公告)号：US07687769B2

公开(公告)日：2010-03-30

申请号：US11625274

申请日：2007-01-19

Applicant: Kentaro Indo ,  Albert Ballard Andrews ,  Stephane Vannuffelen ,  Tsutomu Yamate ,  Toru Terabayashi ,  Hideki Kinjo ,  Oliver C. Mullins

Inventor： Kentaro Indo ,  Albert Ballard Andrews ,  Stephane Vannuffelen ,  Tsutomu Yamate ,  Toru Terabayashi ,  Hideki Kinjo ,  Oliver C. Mullins

IPC: G01V5/08

CPC classification number: G01N21/64 ,  G01N21/6408 ,  G01N33/2823 ,  G01N2021/6419 ,  G01N2021/6421 ,  G01N2021/6423

Abstract: Some principles described herein contemplate implementation of downhole imaging for the characterization of formation fluid samples in situ, as well as during flow through production tubing, including subsea flow lines, for short term investigation, permanent, and/or long term installations. Various methods and apparatus described herein may facilitate downhole testing. For example, some embodiments facilitate multi-dimensional fluorescence spectrum measurement testing downhole and correlating the fluorescence with other oil properties.

Abstract translation: 本文所述的一些原理考虑了井下成像的实现，用于在现场表征地层流体样品，以及在通过生产管道（包括海底流动管线）流动期间进行短期调查，永久和/或长期安装。 本文所述的各种方法和装置可以有助于井下测试。 例如，一些实施例便于在井底进行多维荧光光谱测量测试并将荧光与其它油性质相关联。

公开(公告)号：US20080087078A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-17

申请号：US11855144

申请日：2007-09-13

Applicant: Stephane Vannuffelen ,  Khalid Ouaaba ,  Tsutomu Yamate

Inventor： Stephane Vannuffelen ,  Khalid Ouaaba ,  Tsutomu Yamate

IPC: E21B47/00

CPC classification number: G01J3/433 ,  E21B47/102 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0283 ,  G01J3/0291 ,  G01J3/0294 ,  G01J3/0297 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01J3/4338 ,  G01N21/274 ,  G01N21/39 ,  G01N21/8507 ,  G01N2021/8521 ,  G01N2021/8528 ,  G01N2021/855 ,  G01N2201/06113

Abstract: A method for optically sampling characteristics of subsurface fluids within a wellhole using continuous, non-pulsed light transmitted downhole in optical fibers for both sampling and reference light channels for accurate attenuation compensation.

Abstract translation: 使用在光纤中透射的用于采样和参考光通道的井下连续的非脉冲光来对井眼内的地下流体的特征进行光学采样的方法，用于精确的衰减补偿。

公开(公告)号：US07336356B2

公开(公告)日：2008-02-26

申请号：US11307170

申请日：2006-01-26

Applicant: Stephane Vannuffelen ,  Kentaro Indo ,  Go Fujisawa ,  Toru Terabayashi ,  Tsutomu Yamate

Inventor： Stephane Vannuffelen ,  Kentaro Indo ,  Go Fujisawa ,  Toru Terabayashi ,  Tsutomu Yamate

IPC: G01J3/28 ,  G01N21/00 ,  G01V5/08

CPC classification number: G01J3/36 ,  G01J3/0218 ,  G01J3/0232 ,  G01J3/0294 ,  G01J3/10 ,  G01J3/42 ,  G01N21/274 ,  G01N21/31 ,  G01N2021/317 ,  G01N2201/08

Abstract: A downhole fluid analysis system comprises an input light signal that is directed through a fluid sample housed in a sample cell. The input light signal may originate from a plurality of light sources. A light signal output from the sample cell is then routed to two or more spectrometers for measurement of the represented wavelengths in the output light signal. The output of the spectrometers is then compared to known values for hydrocarbons typically encountered downhole. This provides insight into the composition of the sample fluid. Additionally, the input light can be routed directly to the two or more spectrometers to be used in calibration of the system in the high temperature and noise environment downhole.

Abstract translation: 井下流体分析系统包括被引导通过容纳在样品池中的流体样品的输入光信号。 输入光信号可以来自多个光源。 然后将从样品池输出的光信号路由到两个或更多个光谱仪，以测量输出光信号中所表示的波长。 然后将光谱仪的输出与通常在井下遇到的烃的已知值进行比较。 这提供了对样品流体的组成的了解。 此外，输入光可以直接路由到两个或更多个光谱仪，以在井下的高温和噪声环境中校准系统。