公开(公告)号：US20220325622A1

公开(公告)日：2022-10-13

申请号：US17838801

申请日：2022-06-13

Applicant: Wei Han ,  Rocco DiFoggio ,  James V. Leggett, III

Inventor： Wei Han ,  Rocco DiFoggio ,  James V. Leggett, III

IPC: E21B49/08 ,  G01V1/50

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for determining an acoustic parameter of a downhole fluid using an acoustic assembly. Methods include transmitting a plurality of pulses; measuring values for at least one wave property measured for reflections of the plurality of pulses received at at least one acoustic receiver, including: a first value for a first reflection traveling a first known distance from a first acoustically reflective surface having a first known acoustic impedance, a second value for a second reflection traveling a second known distance substantially the same as the first known distance from a second acoustically reflective surface having a second known acoustic impedance, and a third value for a third reflection traveling a third known distance from a third acoustically reflective surface having a third known acoustic impedance substantially the same as the second acoustic impedance; and estimating the acoustic parameter using the values.

公开(公告)号：US10602289B2

公开(公告)日：2020-03-24

申请号：US13039895

申请日：2011-03-03

Applicant: Rocco DiFoggio ,  Roger R. Steinsiek

Inventor： Rocco DiFoggio ,  Roger R. Steinsiek

IPC: H04R31/00 ,  H04R17/00 ,  G01V1/52 ,  H04R17/02

Abstract: In one aspect, the disclosure provides an apparatus that includes an acoustic transducer, and a backing coupled to the transducer, wherein the backing includes solid grains with fluid between the grains.

公开(公告)号：US20190301277A1

公开(公告)日：2019-10-03

申请号：US15944134

申请日：2018-04-03

Applicant: Rocco DiFoggio

Inventor： Rocco DiFoggio

IPC: E21B47/12 ,  G01N27/416 ,  G01N27/07

Abstract: An electrode includes a structure comprising a porous material and an electrically-conductive liquid covering at least a portion of the porous material, wherein the electrode is configured to be immersed in fluids of interest, the electrically-conductive liquid being immiscible in the fluids of interest.

公开(公告)号：US20190187321A1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-20

申请号：US15843193

申请日：2017-12-15

Applicant: Rocco DiFoggio ,  Thomas Kruspe

Inventor： Rocco DiFoggio ,  Thomas Kruspe

IPC: G01V3/34 ,  G01N17/00

Abstract: Systems and sensor elements for indirect monitoring of cumulative damage to downhole components having a sensor body defining an internal cavity, at least one electrical wear element located within the sensor body, wherein a portion of the at least one electrical wear element electrically extends from the internal cavity, through the sensor body, and to an exterior of the sensor body, and an abrasive substance located within the internal cavity, the abrasive substance moveable within the internal cavity to contact and erode material of the at least one electrical wear element, wherein erosion of the at least one electrical wear element causes a resistance of the at least one electrical wear element to increase.

公开(公告)号：US20180100391A1

公开(公告)日：2018-04-12

申请号：US15291380

申请日：2016-10-12

Applicant: Rocco DiFoggio

Inventor： Rocco DiFoggio

IPC: E21B49/08 ,  G01V8/12

CPC classification number: E21B49/08 ,  E21B49/081 ,  E21B49/10 ,  E21B2049/085 ,  G01N21/59 ,  G01N21/783 ,  G01N33/004 ,  G01N33/0042 ,  G01N33/0044 ,  G01N2021/754 ,  G01N2021/773 ,  G01N2021/7733 ,  G01N2021/7763 ,  G01N2021/7783 ,  G01N2201/061 ,  G01V8/12

Abstract: An apparatus for sensing a chemical of interest in a fluid of interest includes: a tube permeable to the chemical of interest, having a polymer, and configured to be disposed into the fluid of interest; and a reactant disposed in a hollow portion of the tube and configured to react with the chemical of interest causing a change to transmissiveness of light. The apparatus further includes: a light source configured to illuminate the reactant; a photodetector configured to detect light traversing the reactant; a processor coupled to the photodetector and configured to determine a rate of change of detected light in response to the chemical of interest reacting with the reactant in order to sense the chemical of interest; and a reactant purging system in fluid communication with the hollow portion and configured to purge out pre-existing reactant present in the hollow portion with new unreacted reactant.

公开(公告)号：US09885591B2

公开(公告)日：2018-02-06

申请号：US15073972

申请日：2016-03-18

Applicant: Rocco DiFoggio

Inventor： Rocco DiFoggio

IPC: E21B47/00 ,  G01D5/26 ,  H01K1/06 ,  H01K7/02 ,  G01D11/28 ,  G02B6/32 ,  H01K1/26 ,  G02B6/44

CPC classification number: E21B47/00 ,  G01D5/35316 ,  G01H9/004 ,  G01V2210/1299 ,  G02B6/02004 ,  G02B6/02076 ,  G02B6/32 ,  G02B6/4428 ,  G02B6/4436 ,  H01K1/06 ,  H01K1/26 ,  H01K7/02

Abstract: A fiber optic sensor to determine a property in an environment with a temperature exceeding 150 degrees Celsius includes a light source to emit broadband light, an etendue of the light source being less than 1000 square micro meter-steradians (μm2 sr), and an optical fiber to carry incident light based on the broadband light and a reflection resulting from the incident light. A photodetector detects a resultant light based on the reflection and outputs an electrical signal, and a processor processes the electrical signal from the photodetector to determine the property.

公开(公告)号：US20160123096A1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-05

申请号：US14931535

申请日：2015-11-03

Applicant: Derek Mathieson ,  Rudolf Carl Pessier ,  Rocco DiFoggio ,  Scott Donald ,  Edwin Jong ,  Emily Crose ,  Dan Moos

Inventor： Derek Mathieson ,  Rudolf Carl Pessier ,  Rocco DiFoggio ,  Scott Donald ,  Edwin Jong ,  Emily Crose ,  Dan Moos

IPC: E21B21/06 ,  E21B7/04 ,  E21B49/00 ,  E21B3/00

CPC classification number: E21C41/16 ,  E21B41/0035

Abstract: An in situ method of mining is disclosed. In one non-limiting embodiment, the method includes: defining an ore volume; drilling a large number of vertical boreholes; forming lateral boreholes from at least some of the vertical boreholes; transporting the ore cut during drilling of the vertical and lateral boreholes to a surface location; and separating the ore received at the surface from other materials. Additional ore may be extracted fracturing and/or leaching the formation surrounding the drilled boreholes. The residual ore at the surface may be disposed by pumping it into already drilled boreholes or underground storage facilities.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种原位采矿方法。 在一个非限制性实施例中，该方法包括：定义矿石体积; 钻大量垂直钻孔; 从至少一些垂直钻孔形成横向钻孔; 将垂直和横向钻孔钻孔期间的矿石运送到地面位置; 并将表面上收到的矿石与其他材料分离。 另外的矿石可以被提取压裂和/或浸出钻孔周围的地层。 表面上的残余矿石可以通过将其泵送到已经钻孔的钻孔或地下储存设施中来处理。

公开(公告)号：US20160024915A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-28

申请号：US14807287

申请日：2015-07-23

Applicant: Aurelie Duchene ,  Alessandro De Barros ,  Hartley Downs ,  Eduardo Motta ,  Potiani Maciel ,  Ashwin Chandran ,  Thomas Scott ,  Rocco DiFoggio ,  Tudor Ionescu ,  Eric Donzier

Inventor： Aurelie Duchene ,  Alessandro De Barros ,  Hartley Downs ,  Eduardo Motta ,  Potiani Maciel ,  Ashwin Chandran ,  Thomas Scott ,  Rocco DiFoggio ,  Tudor Ionescu ,  Eric Donzier

IPC: E21B49/08 ,  E21B47/06

CPC classification number: E21B49/088 ,  E21B37/06 ,  E21B47/06 ,  E21B47/065 ,  E21B49/081 ,  E21B2049/085

Abstract: An apparatus for estimating an ambient environment at which inorganic scale will form in a downhole fluid includes a stress chamber disposed in a borehole in a production zone at a location within a specified range of maximum pressure and configured to receive a sample of the fluid from the production zone and to apply an ambient condition to the sample that causes the formation of inorganic scale. An inorganic scale sensor is configured to sense formation of inorganic scale within the chamber and an ambient environment sensor is configured to sense an ambient environment within the chamber at which the formation of inorganic scale occurs. The apparatus further includes a processor configured to receive measurement data from the inorganic scale sensor and the ambient environment sensor and to identify the ambient environment at which the formation of inorganic scale occurs.

Abstract translation: 一种用于估计在井下流体中将形成无机垢的周围环境的装置包括：应力室，其设置在生产区的钻孔中，位于指定的最大压力范围内的位置，并且构造成用于接收来自 生产区域，并对造成无机垢形成的样品施加环境条件。 无机垢传感器被配置为感测室内的无机垢的形成，并且环境环境传感器被配置为感测在室内形成无机垢的周围环境。 该装置还包括处理器，其被配置为从无机标度传感器和周围环境传感器接收测量数据，并且识别发生无机垢的形成的周围环境。

公开(公告)号：US09228429B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-05

申请号：US13727089

申请日：2012-12-26

Applicant: Rocco DiFoggio ,  Juan Carlos Flores

Inventor： Rocco DiFoggio ,  Juan Carlos Flores

IPC: E21B49/08 ,  E21B47/06 ,  E21B47/10

CPC classification number: E21B47/065 ,  E21B47/06 ,  E21B47/1005

Abstract: An apparatus and method are described to estimate a fraction of carbon dioxide present in a downhole fluid. The apparatus includes a carrier configured to be conveyed through a borehole penetrating the earth. The apparatus also includes a pressure sensor disposed at the carrier and configured to measure an ambient pressure of the downhole fluid and an ambient temperature sensor disposed at the carrier and configured to measure a temperature of the downhole fluid. A processor of the apparatus receives the ambient pressure and the ambient temperature measurements and solves for the fraction of carbon dioxide in the downhole fluid using a correlation function with the ambient pressure and the ambient temperature as inputs to the correlation function.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种设备和方法来估计井下流体中存在的二氧化碳的分数。 该装置包括构造成通过穿透地球的钻孔传送的载体。 该设备还包括设置在载体处并被配置成测量井下流体的环境压力的压力传感器和设置在载体处的环境温度传感器，并且被配置成测量井下流体的温度。 该设备的处理器接收环境压力和环境温度测量值，并使用与环境温度和环境温度的相关函数作为相关函数的输入来解决井下流体中二氧化碳的分数。

公开(公告)号：US09109433B2

公开(公告)日：2015-08-18

申请号：US13401503

申请日：2012-02-21

Applicant: Rocco DiFoggio ,  Daniel Duncan Blue

Inventor： Rocco DiFoggio ,  Daniel Duncan Blue

IPC: E21B47/10 ,  G01N29/024 ,  G01N29/028 ,  G01N29/44 ,  G01V1/50 ,  G01F23/24 ,  G01F23/296

CPC classification number: E21B47/101 ,  E21B47/1005 ,  G01F23/247 ,  G01F23/2961 ,  G01N29/024 ,  G01N29/028 ,  G01N29/4418 ,  G01N2291/02818 ,  G01N2291/02836 ,  G01N2291/045 ,  G01V1/50

Abstract: An apparatus, method and computer-readable medium for detecting a gas influx event in a borehole fluid during a drilling operation is disclosed. A measurement of an acoustic velocity of the borehole fluid is obtained at an acoustic sensor disposed in a borehole. A measurement of temperature of the borehole fluid is obtained at a temperature sensor disposed in the borehole. A process compares the measurement of the acoustic velocity of the borehole fluid to the measurement of the temperature of the borehole fluid to detect the gas influx event.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于在钻井操作期间检测井眼流体中的气体流入事件的装置，方法和计算机可读介质。 在设置在钻孔中的声学传感器处获得井眼流体的声速的测量。 在设置在钻孔中的温度传感器处获得井眼流体的温度测量值。 一个过程将井眼流体的声速测量与井眼流体温度的测量值进行比较，以检测气体流入事件。