公开(公告)号：US09512710B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-06

申请号：US14352374

申请日：2012-10-19

Applicant: BP Exploration Operating Company Limited

Inventor： Colin James Mason ,  Edward James Streeter

IPC: E21B44/00 ,  G01V1/40 ,  G01V3/18 ,  E21B47/00

CPC classification number: E21B47/0006 ,  E21B44/00 ,  E21B47/00

Abstract: A member is moved within a well bore in a plurality of cycles, each cycle including holding the member in slips, releasing the slips, moving the member within the well bore and applying the slips. The hook load is measured at multiple points during each of these cycles and the plurality of measured values are used to identify data indicative of the forces on the member within the well bore.

Abstract translation: 一个构件在多个循环中在井眼内移动，每个循环包括将构件保持在滑动中，释放滑移件，使构件在井眼内移动并施加滑移。 在这些循环中的每一个循环期间，在多个点处测量挂钩负载，并且使用多个测量值来识别指示井眼内的构件上的力的数据。

公开(公告)号：US09228401B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-05

申请号：US12560158

申请日：2009-09-15

Applicant: Stephen T. Edwards ,  Christopher J. Coley ,  Michael L. Edwards ,  Donald F. Shafer ,  Mark W. Alberty

Inventor： Stephen T. Edwards ,  Christopher J. Coley ,  Michael L. Edwards ,  Donald F. Shafer ,  Mark W. Alberty

IPC: E21B47/003 ,  E21B47/08 ,  E21B21/08 ,  E21B33/16 ,  E21B47/00

CPC classification number: E21B21/08 ,  E21B33/16 ,  E21B47/0003 ,  E21B47/08

Abstract: Borehole conditions can be determined using distributed measurement data. Real time data measurements can be taken from sensors distributed along the length of a drill string to assess various conditions or properties of the borehole. In particular, the distributed data can be used for example, to track the progress of a chemical pill or also track the location of different types of borehole fluids, and also to determine the hole size or volume of the borehole.

Abstract translation: 钻孔条件可以使用分布式测量数据确定。 可以从沿着钻柱长度分布的传感器获取实时数据测量，以评估钻孔的各种条件或性质。 特别地，分布式数据可以用于例如跟踪化学药丸的进程或跟踪不同类型的钻孔流体的位置，并且还可以确定钻孔的孔尺寸或体积。

公开(公告)号：US20150212235A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-30

申请号：US14427751

申请日：2012-09-12

Applicant: Tony Barwise ,  Mark James Osborne

Inventor： Tony Barwise ,  Mark James Osborne

IPC: G01V99/00 ,  G06F17/18

CPC classification number: G01V99/005 ,  G01V1/50 ,  G01V2210/62 ,  G06F17/18

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for determining an amount of hydrocarbon fluid present in a rock of a hydrocarbon-producing reservoir is provided. The rock comprises organic matter and porous and permeable inorganic matter. The method comprises the steps of receiving data relating to chemical and kinetic properties of the organic matter, rock lithology data, rock thickness and reservoir temperature and pressure data, inputting the received data into a computer-implemented model, and operating the model. The model operates to a) simulate hydrocarbon fluid generation in the rock based on the input data and thereby determine an amount of generated hydrocarbon fluid, b) generate predicted data, and c) determine a total amount of hydrocarbon fluid present in the rock based on the predicted data. The generated predicted data is indicative of i) an amount of the generated hydrocarbon fluid adsorbed onto a surface of the organic matter within the rock, ii) an amount of the generated hydrocarbon fluid present in the pores of the organic matter by determining the porosity of the organic matter, based on the chemical and kinetic properties of the organic matter, and iii) an amount of the generated hydrocarbon fluid present in the pores of the inorganic matter by determining the porosity of the inorganic matter, based on the rock lithology data. A corresponding system, a computer program and a computer readable medium are also provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于确定存在于产油储层岩石中的烃流体的量的计算机实现的方法。 岩石包括有机物质和多孔和可渗透的无机物质。 该方法包括以下步骤：接收与有机物的化学和动力学性质，岩石岩性数据，岩石厚度和储层温度和压力数据有关的数据，将接收到的数据输入到计算机实现的模型中，以及操作该模型。 该模型用于a）基于输入数据模拟岩石中的烃流体产生，从而确定产生的烃流体的量，b）产生预测数据，以及c）基于以下方式确定岩石中存在的烃流体的总量 预测数据。 所产生的预测数据表示i）所产生的烃流体吸附在岩石内的有机物表面上的量，ii）通过确定有机物的孔隙中产生的烃流体的量， 基于有机物的化学和动力学性质，以及iii）通过基于岩石岩性数据确定无机物的孔隙率，以及iii）存在于无机物质的孔中的产生的烃类流体的量。 还提供了相应的系统，计算机程序和计算机可读介质。

公开(公告)号：US08960302B2

公开(公告)日：2015-02-24

申请号：US13156224

申请日：2011-06-08

Applicant: Roy Shilling ,  Paul W. Gulgowski, Jr. ,  Philip D. Maule ,  Kevin Kennelley ,  Walter Greene ,  Robert W. Franklin ,  Vicki Corso ,  Tony Oldfield ,  Adam L. Ballard ,  Graeme Steele ,  David E. Wilkinson ,  Ricky Thethi ,  Chau Nguyen ,  Steve Hatton

Inventor： Roy Shilling ,  Paul W. Gulgowski, Jr. ,  Philip D. Maule ,  Kevin Kennelley ,  Walter Greene ,  Robert W. Franklin ,  Vicki Corso ,  Tony Oldfield ,  Adam L. Ballard ,  Graeme Steele ,  David E. Wilkinson ,  Ricky Thethi ,  Chau Nguyen ,  Steve Hatton

IPC: E21B17/01 ,  E21B43/013 ,  E21B36/00

CPC classification number: E21B17/01 ,  E21B17/015 ,  E21B36/003 ,  E21B36/005 ,  E21B43/0107 ,  E21B43/013 ,  F04B17/02 ,  F04B17/05

Abstract: A free-standing riser system connects a subsea source to a surface structure. The system includes a concentric free-standing riser comprising inner and outer risers defining an annulus there between. A lower end of the riser is fluidly coupled to the subsea source through a lower riser assembly (LRA) and one or more subsea flexible conduits. An upper end of the riser is connected to a buoyancy assembly and the surface structure through an upper riser assembly (URA) and one or more upper flexible conduits, the riser also mechanically connected to a buoyancy assembly that applies upward tension to the riser. The riser may be insulated for flow assurance, either by a flow assurance fluid in the annulus, insulation of the outside of the outer riser, or both. The system may include a hydrate inhibition system and/or a subsea dispersant system. The surface structure may be dynamically positioned.

Abstract translation: 独立的立管系统将海底源与表面结构相连。 该系统包括同心独立的提升器，其包括在其间限定环形空间的内部和外部立管。 提升管的下端通过下提升管组件（LRA）和一个或多个海底柔性管道流体地联接到海底源。 提升管的上端通过上部提升管组件（URA）和一个或多个上部柔性管道连接到浮力组件和表面结构，提升管也机械地连接到向提升管施加向上张力的浮力组件。 提升管可以通过环路中的流动保证流体，外部提升管的外部绝缘或两者隔离来保证流量保证。 该系统可以包括水合物抑制系统和/或海底分散系统。 表面结构可以是动态定位的。

公开(公告)号：US20150019134A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-15

申请号：US14370913

申请日：2013-01-17

Applicant: BP Exploration Operating Company Limited

Inventor： Steven James Sawaryn

IPC: E21B41/00 ,  E21B7/04 ,  E21B47/022

CPC classification number: E21B41/0092 ,  E21B7/04 ,  E21B47/022

Abstract: A method and a system are provided for determining the relative positions of a wellbore and an object. The wellbore is represented by a first ellipse and the object is represented by a second ellipse. The first ellipse represents the positional uncertainty of the wellbore and the second ellipse represents the positional uncertainty of the object. The method includes receiving input data relating to a measured or estimated position of the wellbore and the object. In addition, the method includes calculating an expansion factor representing an amount by which one, or both, of the first ellipse and the second ellipse can be expanded with respect to one or both of respective first and second sets of elliptical parameters so that the first and second ellipses osculate. Further, the method includes determining, based on the calculated expansion factor, position data indicative of the relative positions of the wellbore and the object.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于确定井筒和物体的相对位置的方法和系统。 井眼由第一个椭圆表示，物体由第二个椭圆表示。 第一个椭圆表示井筒的位置不确定度，第二个椭圆表示物体的位置不确定度。 该方法包括接收与井筒和物体的测量或估计位置有关的输入数据。 此外，该方法包括计算展开因子，该展开因子表示第一椭圆和第二椭圆之一或两者相对于相应的第一和第二组椭圆参数中的一个或两个而扩展的量，使得第一 和第二个椭圆形。 此外，该方法包括基于所计算的膨胀系数来确定指示井筒和物体的相对位置的位置数据。

公开(公告)号：US08898017B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-25

申请号：US12435564

申请日：2009-05-05

Applicant: Tor Kristian Kragas ,  John Foot ,  Hugh Richard Rees

Inventor： Tor Kristian Kragas ,  John Foot ,  Hugh Richard Rees

IPC: G01V9/00 ,  E21B43/12 ,  E21B49/00 ,  E21B49/08

CPC classification number: E21B49/008 ,  E21B43/12 ,  E21B49/087

Abstract: A method and system for estimating reservoir pressure in a hydrocarbon reservoir from downhole pressure measurements of producing wells is disclosed. Pressure measurements are obtained from wells in the production field over time, and communicated to a server that applies the pressure measurements for a well to a model of that well. The server operates the model using the pressure measurements to determine an operating mode of the well, such as producing or shut-in. Upon detection of a change in operating mode indicative of an abrupt change in flow at the well, such as corresponding to a shut-in event, additional downhole pressure measurement data is acquired until a steady-state condition is reached. The pressure measurements are used to determine a reservoir pressure, which is transmitted to a responsible reservoir engineer or other user. Modification of the determined reservoir pressure value by the user can be received, and the stored reservoir pressure and well model are updated accordingly.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于从生产井的井下压力测量值估计烃储层中的储层压力的方法和系统。 压力测量是从生产领域的井中随时间获得的，并传达给将井的压力测量值应用于井的模型的服务器。 服务器使用压力测量来操作模型，以确定井的操作模式，例如生产或关闭。 在检测到表示井的流量突然变化的操作模式的变化（例如对应于关闭事件）时，获取额外的井下压力测量数据，直到达到稳态条件。 压力测量用于确定储层压力，其被传送到负责的储层工程师或其他用户。 可以接收用户对所确定的储层压力值的修改，并相应地更新存储的储层压力和井模型。

公开(公告)号：US20140178702A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-26

申请号：US14131112

申请日：2012-07-06

Applicant: Anthony David Smith ,  Kevin Richard West

Inventor： Anthony David Smith ,  Kevin Richard West

IPC: C09D5/16

CPC classification number: C09D5/1625 ,  F16L58/04 ,  F17D1/16 ,  F17D3/08 ,  Y10T428/31504 ,  Y10T428/31678

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of a mono-, di- or tri-glyceride of citric acid, or a derivative thereof, as a clathrate hydrate adhesion reducer in a surface coating composition. The mono-, di- or tri glyceride of citric acid is preferably a mono-glyceride in which the fatty acid is a monocarboxylic acid having a branched or unbranched, saturated or unsaturated, aliphatic chain comprising between 12 and 20 carbon atoms, particularly oleic, linolenic, stearic or erucic acid. The surface coating composition can be used to coat at least part of a surface of an assembly for use in hydrocarbon production, transportation, storage or processing.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及柠檬酸单 - ，二 - 或三 - 甘油酯或其衍生物作为表面涂料组合物中的笼形水合物粘合降低剂的用途。 柠檬酸的一，二或三甘油酯优选是单甘油酯，其中脂肪酸是具有支链或非支链，饱和或不饱和脂族链的单羧酸，其包含12至20个碳原子，特别是油酸， 亚麻酸，硬脂酸或芥酸。 表面涂料组合物可用于涂覆用于烃生产，运输，储存或加工的组件的表面的至少一部分。

公开(公告)号：US08708044B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-29

申请号：US12734958

申请日：2008-11-28

Applicant: Mark Shelton Aston ,  Dana Aytkhozhina ,  Ian Gray

Inventor： Mark Shelton Aston ,  Dana Aytkhozhina ,  Ian Gray

IPC: E21B33/13 ,  E21B43/26

CPC classification number: C09K8/565 ,  C09K8/502

Abstract: Method of treating a subterranean hydrocarbon-bearing formation comprising unconsolidated or poorly consolidated particulates, by contacting the formation with a solution or a dispersion of an organosilane which is a silylated polymer of formula (I): (RO)3-nRnSi-A-B-A-Si(OR)3-nRns  (I) wherein each R is independently a substituted or unsubstituted, alkyl group having from 1 to 6 carbon atoms, or a —C(O)R group where R is as hereinbefore defined; n is 0, 1 or 2; each A is a divalent organic radical; and B is a poly(oxyalkylene) linking group, a polyurethane linking group, or a poly(meth)acrylate linking group wherein the poly(oxyalkylene) linking group or the polyurethane linking group has a number average molar mass in the range of 600 to 20,000 g mol−1. The poly(meth)acrylate linking group has a number average molar mass in the range of 600 to 40,000 g mol−1.

Abstract translation: 通过使地层与式（I）的甲硅烷基化聚合物的有机硅烷的溶液或分散体接触：（RO）3-nRnSi-ABA-Si（I）的处理包含未固结的或不均匀的颗粒的地下含烃地层的方法 （OR）3-nR（I）其中每个R独立地是具有1至6个碳原子的取代或未取代的烷基，或-C（O）R基团，其中R如上所定义; n为0,1或2; 每个A是二价有机基团; 并且B是聚（氧化烯）连接基团，聚氨酯连接基团或聚（甲基）丙烯酸酯连接基团，其中聚（氧化烯）连接基团或聚氨酯连接基团的数均摩尔质量在600至 20,000 g mol-1。 聚（甲基）丙烯酸酯连接基的数均摩尔质量在600〜40,000g mol -1的范围内。

公开(公告)号：US08687464B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-01

申请号：US12993408

申请日：2009-05-20

Applicant: Martin Thompson ,  Mark Francis Lucien Harper

Inventor： Martin Thompson ,  Mark Francis Lucien Harper

IPC: G01V1/135 ,  G01V1/145 ,  G01V1/137 ,  G01V1/04 ,  G01V1/38 ,  G10K5/00 ,  G10K9/00 ,  G10K9/10 ,  G10K9/04

CPC classification number: G01V1/137 ,  G01V1/38

Abstract: A very low frequency marine seismic source has a reservoir of water (47) feeding water to an aperture communicating with the surrounding water (13). The rate of water flow through the aperture is controlled by a rotor disc (11) and stator disc (9) having holes which overlap to a greater or lesser extent as the rotor rotates. The modulation of the flow of water produces a modulated pressure signal which is radiated into the surrounding water. The device is intended to produce acoustic signals over a band extending down to 0.5 Hz or lower.

Abstract translation: 一个非常低频的海洋地震源有一个水库（47），将水供给到与周围水（13）连通的孔。 通过孔的水流速由转子盘（11）和定子盘（9）控制，转子盘（11）和定子盘（9）具有随着转子旋转而大致或大小重叠的孔。 水流的调制产生一个被调制的压力信号，辐射到周围的水中。 该装置旨在在向下延伸到0.5Hz或更低的频带上产生声信号。

公开(公告)号：US20130299241A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-14

申请号：US13468401

申请日：2012-05-10

Applicant: Mark William Alberty ,  Mark Aston ,  Juan Carlos Rojas ,  Randall Sant ,  Jianguo Zhang

Inventor： Mark William Alberty ,  Mark Aston ,  Juan Carlos Rojas ,  Randall Sant ,  Jianguo Zhang

IPC: E21B47/10

CPC classification number: E21B47/10 ,  E21B21/003 ,  E21B44/00

Abstract: In accordance with aspects of the present disclosure, techniques for predicting, classifying, preventing, and remedying drilling fluid circulation loss events are disclosed. Tools for gathering relevant data are disclosed, and techniques for interpreting the resultant data as giving rise to an actual or potential drilling fluid lost circulation event are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 根据本公开的方面，公开了用于预测，分类，预防和补救钻井液循环损失事件的技术。 公开了用于收集相关数据的工具，并且还公开了将结果数据解释为产生实际的或潜在的钻井液流失事件的技术。