公开(公告)号：US20140166281A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-19

申请号：US14102767

申请日：2013-12-11

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： David W. LARKIN ,  Peter N. SLATER ,  Christopher R. COPELAND ,  Richard D. SADOK

IPC: E21B43/24

CPC classification number: E21B43/2406 ,  F22B1/167

Abstract: Systems and methods generate steam in hydrocarbon recovery operations and may further enable emulsion separation and product upgrading. The methods rely on indirect boiling of water by contact with a thermal transfer liquid heated to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the water. Examples of the liquid include oils, recovered hydrocarbons, liquid metals and brine. Heating of the liquid may utilize circulation of the liquid across or through a furnace, heat exchangers, or a gas-liquid contactor supplied with hot gas. Further, a solvent for bitumen introduced into the water may also vaporize upon contact with the thermal transfer liquid.

Abstract translation: 系统和方法在烃回收操作中产生蒸汽，并且可以进一步实现乳液分离和产物升级。 该方法依赖于通过与加热到足以蒸发水的温度的热转印液接触来间接沸腾水。 液体的实例包括油，回收的烃，液态金属和盐水。 液体的加热可利用液体在炉子，热交换器或供应有热气体的气液接触器之间或之间的循环。 此外，引入水中的沥青的溶剂也可以在与热转印液体接触时蒸发。

公开(公告)号：US20140144627A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-29

申请号：US14080320

申请日：2013-11-14

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： Arelys Y. Salazar Hernandez ,  Tawfik N. NASR

IPC: E21B43/24 ,  C09K8/592

CPC classification number: C09K8/592 ,  E21B43/2408

Abstract: A steam-assisted gravity drainage method includes a two stage solvent injection scheme, wherein steam plus solvent injection is followed by steam plus heavier-solvent injection. The two solvent injections improve recoveries of both the heavy oil and the injected solvent while limiting steam requirements, thus improving the economics of the method.

Abstract translation: 蒸汽辅助重力排水方法包括两阶段溶剂注入方案，其中蒸汽加溶剂注入之后是蒸汽加较重溶剂注入。 两种溶剂注射提高了重油和注入溶剂的回收率，同时限制了蒸汽需求，从而提高了该方法的经济性。

公开(公告)号：US20140133273A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-15

申请号：US13772570

申请日：2013-02-21

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： Samik SIL ,  Ali TURA ,  Roman KAZINNIK ,  Xinfa ZHU

IPC: G01V1/30

CPC classification number: G01V1/303 ,  G01V1/30 ,  G01V2210/52 ,  G01V2210/626 ,  G01V2210/646

Abstract: Refracted energy travel time can help to derive anisotropic parameters in a target layer. These anisotropic parameters allow us to both explore for new reservoirs and to understand stress and fracturing in existing reservoirs. This information can be used to i) detect oil reservoirs, ii) spot naturally fractured, hence high production zones, iii) detect dominant natural stress directions, iv) better place horizontal wells to optimize production, v) monitoring man made fractures or induced directional stress changes. The method is demonstrated using synthetic and real data.

Abstract translation: 折射能量行进时间可有助于在目标层中导出各向异性参数。 这些各向异性参数使我们能够探索新的水库，并了解现有水库的应力和压裂。 这些信息可用于i）检测油藏，ii）点自然裂缝，因此高生产区，iii）检测主要的自然应力方向，iv）更好地放置水平井以优化生产，v）监测人造骨折或诱导定向 压力变化。 该方法使用合成和实际数据进行演示。

公开(公告)号：US20140104984A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-17

申请号：US14055507

申请日：2013-10-16

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： Frank D. JANISZEWSKI ,  Joel D. BREWER

IPC: G01V1/38

Abstract: A method for acquisition of seismic data in a marine environment.

Abstract translation: 一种在海洋环境中获取地震数据的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20140102707A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-17

申请号：US14100958

申请日：2013-12-09

Applicant: ConocoPhillips Company

Inventor： Ahmad MORADI-ARAGHI ,  David R. ZORNES ,  Riley B. NEEDHAM ,  James H. Hedges ,  Everett L. JOHNSTON ,  Faye L. Scully

IPC: C09K8/588 ,  E21B43/16

CPC classification number: C09K8/588 ,  C09D5/4411 ,  E21B43/16

Abstract: The invention is directed to stable crosslinked water-soluble swellable polymers, methods for making same, and their various uses in the hygiene and medical arts, gel electrophoresis, packaging, agriculture, the cable industry, information technology, in the food industry, papermaking, use as flocculation aids, and the like. More particularly, the invention relates to a composition comprising expandable polymeric microparticles having labile crosslinkers and stable crosslinkers, said microparticle mixed with a fluid and an unreacted tertiary crosslinker that is capable of further crosslinking the microparticle on degradation of the labile crosslinker so as to form a stable gel. A particularly important use is as an injection fluid in petroleum production, where the expandable polymeric particles are injected into a well and when the heat and/or pH of the well cause degradation of the labile crosslinker and when the particle expands, the tertiary crosslinker crosslinks the polymer to form a stable gel, thus diverting water to lower permeability regions and improving oil recovery.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及稳定交联的水溶性可溶胀聚合物，其制备方法及其在卫生和医学领域，凝胶电泳，包装，农业，电缆工业，信息技术，食品工业，造纸， 用作絮凝助剂等。 更具体地说，本发明涉及包含具有不稳定交联剂和稳定交联剂的可发性聚合物微粒的组合物，所述微粒与流体和未反应的三价交联剂混合，所述三价交联剂能够在不稳定交联剂降解时进一步交联微粒，从而形成 稳定的凝胶。 特别重要的用途是石油生产中的注入流体，其中将可发性聚合物颗粒注入井中，并且当井的热和/或pH引起不稳定交联剂的降解时，当颗粒膨胀时，三价交联剂交联 聚合物形成稳定的凝胶，从而将水转移到渗透率较低的区域，并提高油的回收率。

公开(公告)号：US08651228B2

公开(公告)日：2014-02-18

申请号：US13874084

申请日：2013-04-30

Applicant: ConocoPhillips Company

Inventor： Peter M. Eick ,  Joel D. Brewer ,  Shan Shan

IPC: G01V1/04 ,  G01V1/09 ,  G01V1/143 ,  G01V1/00 ,  G01V1/02

CPC classification number: G01V1/143

Abstract: The invention is an electric powered mechanism for lifting and lowering at the wheels for an electric sweep type seismic vibrator source of the type used in seismic prospecting for hydrocarbons. The source uses an engine and generator combination to create electric power for all systems on the source such as driving a frame of linear electric motors that direct a rod or piston to contact the ground in a recurring fashion along with driving the source from location to location through a survey area. Preferably a foot is arranged on the bottom end of the rod or piston for contact with the ground and by engaging the grid of motors to push down against the ground in a rapid progression, acoustic energy is created and delivered into the ground for geophones to sense and record. The electric powered wheel mechanism may be utilized to bring the foot of the rod or piston in contact with the ground or in closer proximity to the ground or level the source prior to emitting the seismic energy or to adjust weight on the acoustic energy delivery system while seismic energy is being delivered.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种电动机构，用于在用于在碳氢化合物地震勘探中使用的类型的电扫型地震振动器源的车轮处升降。 源使用发动机和发电机组合来为源上的所有系统创建电力，例如驱动线性电动机的框架，其引导杆或活塞以反复的方式接触地面，同时将源从位置驱动到位置 通过一个调查区。 优选地，脚放置在杆或活塞的底端上以与地面接触并且通过接合马达的格栅以快速进展地向下推动地面，产生声能并将其输送到地面中以使地震检波器感测 并记录。 电动轮机构可以用于使杆或活塞的脚与地面接触或者更接近地面或者在发射地震能量之前使源平坦化或者调整声能传递系统的重量，同时 正在交付地震能量。

公开(公告)号：US20140034296A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-06

申请号：US13954389

申请日：2013-07-30

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： Qing CHEN ,  Lilian LO ,  Olajide AKINLADE

IPC: E21B43/30 ,  E21B43/24

CPC classification number: E21B43/30 ,  E21B43/24 ,  E21B43/2406 ,  E21B43/2408

Abstract: Methods and systems produce petroleum products by steam assisted gravity drainage with dual producers separated vertically and laterally from at least one injector. Placement of the producers limits temperature rise of draining fluids and hence reflux of non-condensable gases injected with steam. In particular, the fluids drain along a steam chamber boundary for recovery at positions that are not in a direct downward path from where the injector is introducing heat.

Abstract translation: 方法和系统通过蒸汽辅助重力排水生产石油产品，双重生产者从至少一个注射器垂直和横向分离。 生产者的放置限制排水流体的温度升高，从而限制注入蒸汽的不可冷凝气体的回流。 特别地，流体沿着蒸汽室边界排出，以在不在喷射器引入热的直接下降路径的位置处恢复。

公开(公告)号：US20130286790A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-31

申请号：US13874187

申请日：2013-04-30

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： Peter M. Eick ,  Joel D. Brewer ,  Shan Shan

IPC: G01V1/02

CPC classification number: G01V1/02 ,  G01V1/005 ,  G01V1/145

Abstract: The invention is an electric sweep type seismic vibrator source of the type used in seismic prospecting for hydrocarbons. The source uses an engine and generator combination to create electric power for all systems on the source such as driving a frame of linear electric motors that direct a rod or piston to contact the ground in a recurring fashion along with driving the source from location to location through a survey area. Preferably a foot is arranged on the bottom end of the rod or piston for contact with the ground and by engaging the grid of motors to push down against the ground to create impulses that deliver acoustic seismic energy into the earth for geophones to sense and record. However, the pulses of seismic energy are delivered in a distinctive fashion where different linear motors are deliberately and concurrently providing different signals that create a distinctive composite signature or signal that can be identified in the data record for source separation purpose.

Abstract translation: 本发明是用于碳氢化合物地震勘探的电扫型地震振动源。 源使用发动机和发电机组合来为源上的所有系统创建电力，例如驱动线性电动机的框架，其引导杆或活塞以反复的方式接触地面，同时将源从位置驱动到位置 通过一个调查区。 优选地，一个脚布置在杆或活塞的底端上，用于与地面接触，并且通过啮合马达的格栅来向下推靠地面以产生将声波地震能量输送到地球中以便地震检波器感测和记录的脉冲。 然而，地震能量的脉冲以独特的方式传送，其中不同的线性电动机故意并且同时地提供不同的信号，其产生可以在用于源分离目的的数据记录中识别的独特的复合特征或信号。

公开(公告)号：US20130286779A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-31

申请号：US13874146

申请日：2013-04-30

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： Peter M. Eick ,  Joel D. Brewer ,  Shan Shan

IPC: G01V1/145 ,  G01V1/24

CPC classification number: G01V1/145 ,  G01V1/24

Abstract: The invention is an electric seismic vibrator source of the type used in seismic prospecting for hydrocarbons that creates a quasi-impulsive burst of seismic energy onto the ground and into the earth. The source uses an engine and generator combination to create electric power for all systems on the source such as driving a frame of linear electric motors that direct a rod or piston to contact the ground. All of the linear electric motors are driven against the ground in a high power pulse that delivers a band-limited spectrum of seismic energy over a very brief period of time that would like a “pop” and be measured in milliseconds. A quasi-impulsive seismic pulse would create a wave field that resembles the seismic data acquired using dynamite or other explosive seismic systems without the ultrahigh frequencies of a true explosive pulse. The quick burst or several quick bursts may further speed up the survey by minimizing the time that a vibe spends on a source point.

Abstract translation: 本发明是用于碳氢化合物地震勘探的类型的电振动振动源，其产生地震和地球中的准脉冲爆发的地震能量。 该源使用发动机和发电机组合来为源上的所有系统创建电力，例如驱动引导杆或活塞接触地面的线性电动机的框架。 所有的线性电动机都是以大功率的脉冲驱动的，在大功率脉冲中，能够在短时间内提供频带受限频谱的地震能量，这个时间段将会以“毫秒级”的形式进行测量。 准冲击地震脉冲将产生类似于使用炸药或其他爆炸性地震系统获得的地震数据的波场，而没有真正爆炸脉冲的超高频。 快速突发或几个快速突发可能会进一步加速调查，最大限度地减少一个氛围在源点上花费的时间。

公开(公告)号：US20130230357A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-05

申请号：US13767884

申请日：2013-02-15

Applicant: Keppel Offshore & Marine Technology Centre Pte Ltd ,  CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： Kok Seng Foo ,  Michael John Perry ,  Chin Kau Matthew Quah ,  Cynthia Wang ,  Randall Scott Shafer ,  Peter Noble ,  Dominic P. Berta

IPC: E02D5/22

CPC classification number: E02D5/226 ,  B63B2211/06 ,  E02B17/0017 ,  E02B17/0021 ,  E21B17/01

Abstract: The present invention provides a riser protection structure being suitable to be employed in a Jackup rig. The riser protection structure comprises a plurality of piles, an upper module, wherein the upper module comprises a main protection tubing for receiving a riser, a plurality of sleeves to be installed over the plurality of piles, and a connecting network; wherein the plurality of sleeves are disposed around the main protection tubing; and wherein the main protection tubing and the plurality of sleeves are connected together by the connecting network, and a lower module, wherein the lower module comprises a plurality of tubular guides for guiding and later fixing the piles and a connecting structure, wherein the plurality of piles are securely disposed into the seabed for providing the requisite support for the upper and lower modules when they are assembled.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种适用于Jackup钻机的提升管保护结构。 所述提升管保护结构包括多个桩，即上部模块，其中所述上部模块包括用于容纳立管的主保护管，多个待安装在所述多个桩上的套筒和连接网络; 其中所述多个套筒围绕所述主保护管设置; 并且其中所述主保护管和所述多个套筒通过所述连接网络和下部模块连接在一起，其中所述下部模块包括用于引导和稍后固定所述桩的多个管状引导件和连接结构，其中所述多个 桩被牢固地放置在海床中，以便在组装时为上模块和下模块提供必要的支撑。