Apparatus and method for running and retrieving tubing using an electro-mechanical linear actuator driven downhole tractor

    公开(公告)号:US11624250B1

    公开(公告)日:2023-04-11

    申请号:US17339496

    申请日:2021-06-04

    摘要: An electric motor-actuated tractor (e-Tractor) apparatus and method for use in downhole operations. The apparatus includes a power subassembly, a tractor subassembly and one or more gripper subassemblies and can be: run in a single or multiple e-Tractor configuration; run in either intermittent-motion tractoring mode or continuous-motion tractoring mode with the ability to switch between the two modes; used to generate both distal and proximal longitudinal forces to move the run-in string into or out of the wellbore; repeatedly activated and deactivated without run-in string manipulation or hydraulic pressure; and combined with tensiometer and other sensor package options to provide real-time data to the surface to optimize tractoring operations. The apparatus and method are well-suited for application in an c-coil conveyed workover or completion system, and for use in extended reach laterals in horizontal wells.

    Method of forming lateral boreholes from a parent wellbore

    公开(公告)号:US10323493B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-06-18

    申请号:US15924245

    申请日:2018-03-18

    发明人: Bruce L. Randall

    摘要: A method of forming a lateral borehole in a pay zone located within an earth subsurface is provided. The method includes determining a depth of a pay zone in the earth subsurface, and then forming a wellbore within the pay zone. The method also includes conveying a hydraulic jetting assembly into the wellbore on a working string. The assembly includes a jetting hose carrier, and a jetting hose within the jetting hose carrier having a nozzle connected at a distal end. The method additionally includes setting a whipstock in the wellbore along the pay zone, and translating the jetting hose out of the jetting hose carrier to advance the nozzle along the face of the whipstock. The method then includes injecting hydraulic jetting fluid through the jetting hose and connected jetting nozzle, thereby excavating a lateral borehole within the rock matrix, and further injecting the fluid while further translating the jetting hose and connected nozzle along the face of the whipstock without coiling or uncoiling the hose, thereby forming a lateral borehole that extends at least 5 feet from the wellbore.

    Method of Avoiding Frac Hits During Formation Stimulation

    公开(公告)号:US20190153841A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-05-23

    申请号:US16245375

    申请日:2019-01-11

    摘要: A method for avoiding a frac hit during a formation stimulation operation. The method includes providing a child wellbore within a hydrocarbon-producing field. The method also includes identifying a parent wellbore within the hydrocarbon-producing field. The method also includes conveying a hydraulic jetting assembly into the child wellbore on a working string. The method additionally includes setting a whipstock in the wellbore at a first casing exit location. The method then includes injecting hydraulic jetting fluid through a jetting hose and connected jetting nozzle while advancing the nozzle through against a face of the whipstock, and through a first window. The nozzle advances into the surrounding rock matrix, thereby forming a lateral borehole that extends away from the wellbore. The method also includes controlling (i) a distance of the lateral borehole from the child wellbore, (ii) a direction of the lateral borehole from the child wellbore, or (iii) both prior to hydraulic fracturing.

    Method of Testing a Subsurface Formation for the Presence of Hydrocarbon Fluids
    4.
    发明申请
    Method of Testing a Subsurface Formation for the Presence of Hydrocarbon Fluids 有权
    测试碳氢化合物存在的地下地层的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150176332A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-06-25

    申请号:US14612538

    申请日:2015-02-03

    摘要: A method for forming lateral boreholes from an existing parent wellbore is provided. The wellbore has been completed with a string of production casing. The method generally comprises providing a downhole tool assembly having a whipstock. The method also includes running the assembly down into the parent wellbore. A force is applied to the assembly to cause the whipstock to rotate within the wellbore into an operating position. In this position, a curved face of the whipstock forms a bend-radius substantially across the inner diameter of the casing. A jetting hose is run into the wellbore. Upon contact with the curved face of the whipstock, the jetting hose is re-directed through a window in the production casing. Hydraulic fluid is injected under pressure through the hose to provide hydraulic jetting. The hose is directed through the window and into the formation to create a lateral borehole extending many feet outwardly into a subsurface formation. A method of testing a subsurface formation for the presence of hydrocarbon fluids is also provided herein.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种从现有母井眼形成侧向钻孔的方法。 井筒已经完成了一串生产套管。 该方法通常包括提供具有造斜器的井下工具组件。 该方法还包括将组件运行到母井筒中。 向组件施加力以使造斜器在井筒内旋转到操作位置。 在该位置上,造斜器的曲面形成基本上穿过壳体内径的弯曲半径。 喷射软管穿过井筒。 在与造斜器的弯曲面接触时,喷射软管被重新引导通过生产壳体中的窗口。 液压油在压力下通过软管注入以提供液压喷射。 软管被引导通过窗口并进入地层以形成向外扩展到地下地层的横向钻孔。 本文还提供了测试烃流体存在的地下地层的方法。

    Ported casing collar for downhole operations, and method for accessing a formation

    公开(公告)号:US10954769B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-03-23

    申请号:US16246005

    申请日:2019-01-11

    摘要: A ported casing collar. The ported casing collar comprises a tubular body defining an outer sleeve. At least first and second portals are placed along the outer sleeve. The casing collar also comprises an inner sleeve. The inner sleeve defines a cylindrical body rotatably residing within the outer sleeve. The inner sleeve contains a plurality of inner portals. A control slot is provided along an outer diameter of the inner sleeve. In addition, a pair of torque pins are provided, configured to ride along the control slot in order to place selected inner portals of the inner sleeve with the first and second portals of the outer sleeve. Preferably, the setting tool is a whipstock configured to receive a jetting hose and connected jetting nozzle. A method of accessing a rock matrix in a subsurface formation is also provided.

    Method of forming lateral boreholes from a parent wellbore

    公开(公告)号:US10309205B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-06-04

    申请号:US15009623

    申请日:2016-01-28

    发明人: Bruce L. Randall

    摘要: A method of forming a lateral borehole in a pay zone located within an earth subsurface is provided. The method includes determining a depth of a pay zone in the earth subsurface, and then forming a wellbore within the pay zone. The method also includes conveying a hydraulic jetting assembly into the wellbore on a working string. The assembly includes a jetting hose carrier, and a jetting hose within the jetting hose carrier having a nozzle connected at a distal end. The method additionally includes setting a whipstock in the wellbore along the pay zone, and translating the jetting hose out of the jetting hose carrier to advance the nozzle along the face of the whipstock. The method then includes injecting hydraulic jetting fluid through the jetting hose and connected jetting nozzle, thereby excavating a lateral borehole within the rock matrix, and further injecting the fluid while further translating the jetting hose and connected nozzle along the face of the whipstock without coiling or uncoiling the hose, thereby forming a lateral borehole that extends at least 5 feet from the wellbore.

    Steerable Borehole Excavation Apparatus
    7.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190032406A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-01-31

    申请号:US16147850

    申请日:2018-09-30

    发明人: Bruce L. Randall

    IPC分类号: E21B7/18 E21B23/14 E21B43/26

    摘要: A hydraulic jetting assembly is provided herein. The jetting assembly includes a jetting hose, with a jetting nozzle at its distal end. The jetting nozzle comprises a tubular stator body having a fluid discharge slot, and a tubular rotor body residing within a bore of the stator body. The jetting nozzle has one or more bearings residing between the stator body and the surrounding rotor body to accommodate relative rotational movement. The jetting nozzle includes a proximal end configured to sealingly connect to an end of a jetting hose, and to receive a high pressure jetting fluid. Preferably, the nozzle has an outer diameter that is equivalent to or slightly larger than an outer diameter of the jetting hose. Preferably, the jetting assembly has at least three actuator wires configured to induce a controlled bending moment at its distal end, thereby providing for a steerable downhole tool. Jetting collars may be placed along the jetting hose to overcome drag force.

    Method of testing a subsurface formation for the presence of hydrocarbon fluids

    公开(公告)号:US09856700B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-01-02

    申请号:US14612538

    申请日:2015-02-03

    摘要: A method for forming lateral boreholes from an existing parent wellbore is provided. The wellbore has been completed with a string of production casing. The method generally comprises providing a downhole tool assembly having a whipstock. The method also includes running the assembly down into the parent wellbore. A force is applied to the assembly to cause the whipstock to rotate within the wellbore into an operating position. In this position, a curved face of the whipstock forms a bend-radius substantially across the inner diameter of the casing. A jetting hose is run into the wellbore. Upon contact with the curved face of the whipstock, the jetting hose is re-directed through a window in the production casing. Hydraulic fluid is injected under pressure through the hose to provide hydraulic jetting. The hose is directed through the window and into the formation to create a lateral borehole extending many feet outwardly into a subsurface formation. A method of testing a subsurface formation for the presence of hydrocarbon fluids is also provided herein.

    Guidance system for a downhole boring device

    公开(公告)号:US10597944B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-03-24

    申请号:US16147825

    申请日:2018-09-30

    发明人: Bruce L. Randall

    摘要: A hydraulic jetting assembly is provided herein. The jetting assembly includes a jetting hose, with a jetting nozzle at its distal end. The jetting nozzle comprises a tubular stator body having a fluid discharge slot, and a tubular rotor body residing within a bore of the stator body. The jetting nozzle has one or more bearings residing between the rotor body and the surrounding stator body to accommodate relative rotational movement. The jetting nozzle includes a proximal end configured to sealingly connect to an end of a jetting hose, and to receive a high pressure jetting fluid. Preferably, the nozzle has an outer diameter that is equivalent to or slightly larger than an outer diameter of the jetting hose. Preferably, the jetting assembly has at least three actuator wires configured to induce a controlled bending moment at its distal end, thereby providing for a steerable downhole tool.

    Steerable hydraulic jetting nozzle, and guidance system for downhole boring device

    公开(公告)号:US10227825B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-03-12

    申请号:US15010650

    申请日:2016-01-29

    发明人: Bruce L. Randall

    摘要: A hydraulic jetting assembly is provided herein. The jetting assembly includes a jetting hose, with a jetting nozzle at its distal end. The jetting nozzle comprises a tubular stator body having a fluid discharge slot, and a tubular rotor body residing within a bore of the stator body. The jetting nozzle has one or more bearings residing between the stator body and the surrounding rotor body to accommodate relative rotational movement. The jetting nozzle includes a proximal end configured to sealingly connect to an end of a jetting hose, and to receive a high pressure jetting fluid. Preferably, the nozzle has an outer diameter that is equivalent to or slightly larger than an outer diameter of the jetting hose. Preferably, the jetting assembly has at least three actuator wires configured to induce a controlled bending moment at its distal end, thereby providing for a steerable downhole tool. Jetting collars may be placed along the jetting hose to overcome drag force.