METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTONOMOUS DOWNHOLE FLUID SELECTION WITH PATHWAY DEPENDENT RESISTANCE SYSTEM
    91.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTONOMOUS DOWNHOLE FLUID SELECTION WITH PATHWAY DEPENDENT RESISTANCE SYSTEM 有权
    自适应流体选择路基依赖电阻系统的方法与装置

    公开(公告)号:US20140048282A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-02-20

    申请号:US14062775

    申请日:2013-10-24

    IPC分类号: E21B34/08

    摘要: Apparatus and methods for controlling the flow of fluid, such as formation fluid, through an oilfield tubular positioned in a wellbore extending through a subterranean formation. Fluid flow is autonomously controlled in response to change in a fluid flow characteristic, such as density or viscosity. In one embodiment, a fluid diverter is movable between an open and closed position in response to fluid density change and operable to restrict fluid flow through a valve assembly inlet. The diverter can be pivotable, rotatable or otherwise movable in response to the fluid density change. In one embodiment, the diverter is operable to control a fluid flow ratio through two valve inlets. The fluid flow ratio is used to operate a valve member to restrict fluid flow through the valve.

    摘要翻译: 用于控制诸如地层流体的流体流过位于穿过地下地层的井眼中的油田管的装置和方法。 流体流动是根据流体流动特性(如密度或粘度)的变化而自主控制的。 在一个实施例中,流体转向器可响应于流体密度变化而在打开和关闭位置之间移动,并可操作以限制流过阀组件入口的流体。 分流器可以响应于流体密度变化而可枢转,可旋转或以其它方式移动。 在一个实施例中,分流器可操作以通过两个阀入口控制流体流量比。 流体流量比用于操作阀构件以限制流过阀的流体流动。

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING FLUID FLOW IN AN AUTONOMOUS VALVE USING A STICKY SWITCH
    92.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING FLUID FLOW IN AN AUTONOMOUS VALVE USING A STICKY SWITCH 有权
    用自动开关阀控制流体流动的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20140048280A9

    公开(公告)日:2014-02-20

    申请号:US13438872

    申请日:2012-04-04

    IPC分类号: E21B34/08

    CPC分类号: E21B43/12 E21B43/14

    摘要: Apparatus and methods are described for autonomously controlling fluid flow in a tubular in a wellbore. A fluid is flowed through an inlet passageway into a biasing mechanism. A fluid flow distribution is established across the biasing mechanism. The fluid flow distribution is altered in response to a change in the fluid characteristic over time. In response, fluid flow through a downstream sticky switch assembly is altered, thereby altering fluid flow patterns in a downstream vortex assembly. The method “selects” based on a fluid characteristic, such as viscosity, density, velocity, flow rate, etc. The biasing mechanism can take various forms such as a widening passageway, contour elements along the biasing mechanism, or a curved section of the biasing mechanism passageway. The biasing mechanism can include hollows formed in the passageway wall, obstructions extending from the passageway wall, fluid diodes, Tesla fluid diodes, a chicane, or abrupt changes in passageway cross-section.

    摘要翻译: 描述了用于自主控制井眼中的管中的流体流动的装置和方法。 流体通过入口通道流入偏压机构。 跨越偏置机构建立流体流动分布。 响应于流体特性随时间的变化而改变流体流动分布。 作为响应,通过下游粘性开关组件的流体流动被改变,从而改变下游涡流组件中的流体流动模式。 该方法基于诸如粘度,密度,速度,流量等的流体特性来“选择”。偏置机构可以采取各种形式,例如加宽通道,沿着偏压机构的轮廓元件或者弯曲部分 偏置机构通道。 偏压机构可以包括形成在通道壁中的中空部,从通道壁延伸的障碍物,流体二极管,特斯拉流体二极管,通道或通道横截面的突然变化。

    Method and apparatus for controlling fluid flow using movable flow diverter assembly

    公开(公告)号:US08616290B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-12-31

    申请号:US13441995

    申请日:2012-04-09

    IPC分类号: E21B34/06

    CPC分类号: E21B34/08 E21B43/12

    摘要: Apparatus and methods for controlling the flow of fluid, such as formation fluid, through an oilfield tubular positioned in a wellbore extending through a subterranean formation. Fluid flow is autonomously controlled in response to change in a fluid flow characteristic, such as density or viscosity. A fluid diverter is movable between an open and closed position in response to fluid density change and operable to restrict fluid flow through a valve assembly inlet. The diverter can be pivotable, rotatable or otherwise movable in response to the fluid density change. The diverter is operable to control a fluid flow ratio through two valve inlets. The fluid flow ratio is used to operate a valve member to restrict fluid flow through the valve.

    Functionalized surface for flow control device
    94.
    发明授权
    Functionalized surface for flow control device 失效
    流量控制装置功能化表面

    公开(公告)号:US08474534B1

    公开(公告)日:2013-07-02

    申请号:US13642913

    申请日:2011-12-21

    IPC分类号: E21B34/06 E21B34/08

    CPC分类号: E21B34/06 E21B34/08

    摘要: Flow control devices can include functionalized surfaces on inner regions of walls. A functionalized surface can include a hydrophilic and/or a hydrophobic material that can affect fluid flowing in a flow path of a wall to facilitate fluid selection by the flow control device. Fluids may be switched in a flow control device using a functionalized surface even when a density and viscosity of different oil and water mixtures of the fluids are the same.

    摘要翻译: 流量控制装置可以包括壁的内部区域上的功能化表面。 功能化表面可以包括可以影响在壁的流动路径中流动的流体的亲水和/或疏水材料,以促进流量控制装置的流体选择。 即使当流体的不同油和水混合物的密度和粘度相同时,流体可以使用功能化表面在流量控制装置中切换。

    Functionalized Surface for Flow Control Device
    95.
    发明申请
    Functionalized Surface for Flow Control Device 失效
    流量控制装置的功能化表面

    公开(公告)号:US20130161018A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-06-27

    申请号:US13642913

    申请日:2011-12-21

    IPC分类号: E21B34/06

    CPC分类号: E21B34/06 E21B34/08

    摘要: Flow control devices can include functionalized surfaces on inner regions of walls. A functionalized surface can include a hydrophilic and/or a hydrophobic material that can affect fluid flowing in a flow path of a wall to facilitate fluid selection by the flow control device. Fluids may be switched in a flow control device using a functionalized surface even when a density and viscosity of different oil and water mixtures of the fluids are the same.

    摘要翻译: 流量控制装置可以包括壁的内部区域上的功能化表面。 功能化表面可以包括可以影响在壁的流动路径中流动的流体的亲水和/或疏水材料,以促进流量控制装置的流体选择。 即使当流体的不同油和水混合物的密度和粘度相同时,流体可以使用功能化表面在流量控制装置中切换。

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING FLUID FLOW USING MOVABLE FLOW DIVERTER ASSEMBLY
    96.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING FLUID FLOW USING MOVABLE FLOW DIVERTER ASSEMBLY 有权
    使用可移动流量分流器组件控制流体流动的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20130092393A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-04-18

    申请号:US13442021

    申请日:2012-04-09

    IPC分类号: E21B34/08

    CPC分类号: E21B34/08 E21B43/12

    摘要: Apparatus and methods for controlling the flow of fluid, such as formation fluid, through an oilfield tubular positioned in a wellbore extending through a subterranean formation. Fluid flow is autonomously controlled in response to change in a fluid flow characteristic, such as density or viscosity. In one embodiment, a fluid diverter is movable between an open and closed position in response to fluid density change and operable to restrict fluid flow through a valve assembly inlet. The diverter can be pivotable, rotatable or otherwise movable in response to the fluid density change. In one embodiment, the diverter is operable to control a fluid flow ratio through two valve inlets. The fluid flow ratio is used to operate a valve member to restrict fluid flow through the valve.

    摘要翻译: 用于控制诸如地层流体的流体流过位于穿过地下地层的井眼中的油田管的装置和方法。 流体流动是根据流体流动特性(如密度或粘度)的变化而自主控制的。 在一个实施例中,流体转向器可响应于流体密度变化而在打开和关闭位置之间移动,并可操作以限制流过阀组件入口的流体。 分流器可以响应于流体密度变化而可枢转,可旋转或以其它方式移动。 在一个实施例中,分流器可操作以通过两个阀入口控制流体流量比。 流体流量比用于操作阀构件以限制流过阀的流体流动。

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING FLUID FLOW USING MOVABLE FLOW DIVERTER ASSEMBLY

    公开(公告)号:US20130092392A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-04-18

    申请号:US13441995

    申请日:2012-04-09

    IPC分类号: E21B34/08

    CPC分类号: E21B34/08 E21B43/12

    摘要: Apparatus and methods for controlling the flow of fluid, such as formation fluid, through an oilfield tubular positioned in a wellbore extending through a subterranean formation. Fluid flow is autonomously controlled in response to change in a fluid flow characteristic, such as density or viscosity. In one embodiment, a fluid diverter is movable between an open and closed position in response to fluid density change and operable to restrict fluid flow through a valve assembly inlet. The diverter can be pivotable, rotatable or otherwise movable in response to the fluid density change. In one embodiment, the diverter is operable to control a fluid flow ratio through two valve inlets. The fluid flow ratio is used to operate a valve member to restrict fluid flow through the valve.

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING FLUID FLOW USING MOVABLE FLOW DIVERTER ASSEMBLY

    公开(公告)号:US20130092382A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-04-18

    申请号:US13441632

    申请日:2012-04-06

    IPC分类号: E21B34/08

    CPC分类号: E21B34/08 E21B43/12

    摘要: Apparatus and methods for controlling the flow of fluid, such as formation fluid, through an oilfield tubular positioned in a wellbore extending through a subterranean formation. Fluid flow is autonomously controlled in response to change in a fluid flow characteristic, such as density or viscosity. In one embodiment, a fluid diverter is movable between an open and closed position in response to fluid density change and operable to restrict fluid flow through a valve assembly inlet. The diverter can be pivotable, rotatable or otherwise movable in response to the fluid density change. In one embodiment, the diverter is operable to control a fluid flow ratio through two valve inlets. The fluid flow ratio is used to operate a valve member to restrict fluid flow through the valve.

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING FLUID FLOW USING MOVABLE FLOW DIVERTER ASSEMBLY

    公开(公告)号:US20130092381A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-04-18

    申请号:US13441985

    申请日:2012-04-09

    IPC分类号: E21B34/08

    CPC分类号: E21B34/08 E21B43/12

    摘要: Apparatus and methods for controlling the flow of fluid, such as formation fluid, through an oilfield tubular positioned in a wellbore extending through a subterranean formation. Fluid flow is autonomously controlled in response to change in a fluid flow characteristic, such as density or viscosity. In one embodiment, a fluid diverter is movable between an open and closed position in response to fluid density change and operable to restrict fluid flow through a valve assembly inlet. The diverter can be pivotable, rotatable or otherwise movable in response to the fluid density change. In one embodiment, the diverter is operable to control a fluid flow ratio through two valve inlets. The fluid flow ratio is used to operate a valve member to restrict fluid flow through the valve.

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTONOMOUS DOWNHOLE FLUID SELECTION WITH PATHWAY DEPENDENT RESISTANCE SYSTEM
    100.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTONOMOUS DOWNHOLE FLUID SELECTION WITH PATHWAY DEPENDENT RESISTANCE SYSTEM 有权
    自适应流体选择路基依赖电阻系统的方法与装置

    公开(公告)号:US20130075107A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-03-28

    申请号:US13430211

    申请日:2012-03-26

    IPC分类号: E21B34/06

    摘要: An apparatus is described for controlling flow of fluid in a subterranean formation based on a selected characteristic of fluid flow, such as viscosity, velocity or density, as that characteristic varies over time. A pathway-dependent resistance assembly, such as a vortex chamber having two inlets and an outlet, provides varying resistance to fluid flow based on the ratio of flow from the inlets, the direction of flow as directed by the inlets, and the characteristic of the fluid. The incoming flow ratio is preferably determined by flowing fluid through a plurality of passageways having differing flow rate responses to fluid having differing characteristics. Fluid of a selected characteristic will encounter lesser resistance to flow across the system, while fluid of an un-favored characteristic will encounter greater resistance to flow. Thus, flow of well fluids can be autonomously restricted as the fluid characteristics change over time.

    摘要翻译: 描述了一种用于基于所选择的流体流动特性(例如粘度,速度或密度)来控制地下地层中的流体流动的装置,因为该特性随时间变化。 基于路径依赖的电阻组件,例如具有两个入口和出口的涡流室,基于入口的流量,入口的指向的流动方向和流入口的特性,提供对流体流动的变化的阻力 流体。 进入流量比优选地通过使流体流过具有不同流量响应的多个通道来确定,该流体具有不同特性的流体。 所选特性的流体将会遇到较小的流过系统的阻力,而不受欢迎的特性的流体将遇到更大的流动阻力。 因此,当流体特性随时间变化时,井流体的流动可以被自主地限制。