公开(公告)号：US20160355723A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-08

申请号：US14834779

申请日：2015-08-25

Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED

Inventor： PRAHLAD KUMAR YADAV ,  Pranjal Sarmah ,  Gaurav Agrawal ,  Tianping Huang

IPC: C09K8/487 ,  C04B28/10 ,  C09K8/48 ,  E21B21/00 ,  C09K8/06

CPC classification number: C04B28/105 ,  C04B24/165 ,  C04B28/32 ,  C04B2103/20 ,  C04B2103/408 ,  C04B2201/20 ,  C04B2201/50 ,  C09K8/04 ,  C09K8/06 ,  C09K8/42 ,  C09K8/48 ,  C09K8/487 ,  C09K2208/30 ,  E21B21/003 ,  E21B33/138 ,  C04B14/26 ,  C04B14/304 ,  C04B2103/40 ,  C04B14/28 ,  C04B14/308 ,  C04B14/368 ,  C04B22/0013 ,  C04B22/0026 ,  C04B22/124 ,  C04B22/128 ,  C04B24/04 ,  C04B24/16 ,  C04B22/08

Abstract: A formulation for use as a lost circulation preventive material is a cement-forming aqueous fluid comprising water, a viscoelastic surfactant (VES), a monovalent or multivalent salt, a magnesium powder, a retarder, a weighting material, and a dispersant. The formulation is used in a method of drilling into a subterranean formation that includes introducing into a wellbore passing at least partially through the subterranean formation the cement-forming aqueous fluid, and further increasing the viscosity of the aqueous fluid with the VES, where the monovalent salt is present in an amount effective to pseudo-crosslink the elongated VES micelles to further increase the viscosity of fluid. The formulation further forms a cement by reacting the magnesium powder and the water which reaction is retarded by the retarder. The water may be saline water. When the fluid density is greater than 14 pounds per gallon, a dispersant is required, such as a sulfonated copolymer.

Abstract translation: 用作防流泻预防材料的制剂是包含水，粘弹性表面活性剂（VES），一价或多价盐，镁粉，缓凝剂，称重材料和分散剂的粘结剂形成水性流体。 该制剂用于钻入地下地层的方法，其包括将至少部分通过地下地层的水泥形成水性流体引入井筒，并进一步增加含VES的水溶液的粘度，其中单价 盐的存在量有效地使细长的VES胶束假交联以进一步增加流体的粘度。 该制剂还通过使镁粉末和水反应而由缓凝剂延迟而形成水泥。 水可能是盐水。 当流体密度大于每加仑14磅时，需要分散剂，例如磺化共聚物。

公开(公告)号：US09243181B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-26

申请号：US13749181

申请日：2013-01-24

Applicant: Baker Hughes Incorporated

Inventor： Tianping Huang ,  James B. Crews

IPC: C09K8/64 ,  C09K8/516 ,  C09K8/536 ,  C09K8/60 ,  C09K8/68

CPC classification number: C09K8/64 ,  C09K8/516 ,  C09K8/536 ,  C09K8/602 ,  C09K8/68 ,  C09K2208/24 ,  C09K2208/26 ,  C09K2208/30

Abstract: Incorporating water-based polymer breakers, such as oxidizers, enzymes and/or acids, into a mixture of an oil and oil-soluble surfactants creates an emulsion that can then perform as a dual-functional breaker for reducing the viscosity of hybrid fluids gelled with both a viscoelastic surfactant (VES) and a polymer. The outer phase of the dual-functional breaker emulsion is oil, e.g. a mineral oil, containing an oil-soluble surfactant that will, over time and with heat, break the VES portion of the gel. As it does so, the polymer breaker in the internal aqueous phase will be released to then break the polymer portion of the gel. The polymer breaker will not start to break the polymer gel before the oil-soluble surfactant starts to break the VES gel. The overall breaking using the emulsion is slower as compared to introducing the polymer breaker and the oil-soluble surfactant in a non-emulsified form.

公开(公告)号：US09719010B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-01

申请号：US14862311

申请日：2015-09-23

Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED

Inventor： James B. Crews ,  Tianping Huang

IPC: C09K8/584 ,  C09K8/60 ,  C09K8/68 ,  C09K8/70 ,  C09K8/84 ,  C09K8/92 ,  C09K8/504 ,  C09K8/506 ,  C09K8/14 ,  C09K8/76 ,  C09K8/80

CPC classification number: C09K8/584 ,  C09K8/145 ,  C09K8/5045 ,  C09K8/506 ,  C09K8/602 ,  C09K8/68 ,  C09K8/70 ,  C09K8/76 ,  C09K8/80 ,  C09K8/845 ,  C09K8/92 ,  C09K2208/10 ,  C09K2208/30

Abstract: Nano-sized clay minerals enhance the viscosity of aqueous fluids that have increased viscosity due to the presence of viscoelastic surfactants (VESs). In one non-limiting theory, the nano-sized phyllosilicate mineral viscosity enhancers associate, link, connect, or relate the VES elongated micelles into associations thereby increasing the viscosity of the fluid, possibly by mechanisms involving chemisorption or surface charge attractions. The nano-sized phyllosilicate mineral particles, also called clay mineral nanoparticles, may have irregular surface charges. The higher fluid viscosity is beneficial to crack the formation rock during a fracturing operation, to reduce fluid leakoff, and to carry high loading proppants to maintain the high conductivity of fractures.

公开(公告)号：US09091142B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-28

申请号：US14173476

申请日：2014-02-05

Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED

Inventor： Paul Joseph ,  Tianping Huang

IPC: E21B43/12 ,  E21B47/00 ,  E21B34/08 ,  E21B47/10 ,  E21B47/06

CPC classification number: E21B47/00 ,  E21B34/08 ,  E21B47/06 ,  E21B47/10 ,  Y10T137/206

Abstract: An apparatus for estimating a parameter of interest includes a conduit and a reactive media in the conduit. The reactive media interacts with a selected fluid component to control a flow parameter of the conduit. The apparatus also includes at least one sensor responsive to the flow parameter. The apparatus may be used for estimating a water content of a fluid flowing from a subterranean formation. The apparatus may include a flow path configured to convey fluid from the formation. The at least one sensor may be responsive to a pressure change in the flow path caused by interaction of the reactive media with water.

Abstract translation: 用于估计感兴趣的参数的装置包括导管和导管中的反应性介质。 反应介质与选定的流体组分相互作用以控制导管的流动参数。 该装置还包括响应于流量参数的至少一个传感器。 该装置可以用于估计从地下地层流动的流体的含水量。 该装置可以包括构造成从地层输送流体的流路。 至少一个传感器可以响应由反应介质与水的相互作用引起的流动路径中的压力变化。

公开(公告)号：US20140326673A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-06

申请号：US14332815

申请日：2014-07-16

Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED

Inventor： Tianping Huang ,  James B. Crews

IPC: C02F1/28

CPC classification number: B01J20/22 ,  B01J20/0211 ,  B01J20/0244 ,  B01J20/041 ,  B01J20/06 ,  B01J20/08 ,  B01J20/28004 ,  B01J20/28007 ,  B01J20/3204 ,  B01J20/3236 ,  B01J20/3289 ,  B01J20/3425 ,  B01J20/3433 ,  B01J20/3475 ,  B01J2220/46 ,  B01J2220/66 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  C02F1/001 ,  C02F1/281 ,  C02F1/288 ,  C02F2101/32 ,  C02F2303/18 ,  C02F2305/08 ,  Y10T428/25 ,  Y10T428/252 ,  Y10T428/256 ,  Y10T428/258 ,  Y10T428/259

Abstract: Nanoparticle-treated particle packs, such as sand beds, may effectively filter and purify liquids such as waste water. When tiny contaminant particles in waste water flow through the particle pack, the nanoparticles will capture and hold the tiny contaminant particles within the pack due to the nanoparticles' surface forces, including, but not necessarily limited to van der Waals and electrostatic forces. Coating agents such as alcohols, glycols, polyols, vegetable oil, and mineral oils may help apply the nanoparticles to the particle surfaces in the filter beds or packs.

Abstract translation: 纳米颗粒处理的颗粒包装，例如砂床，可以有效地过滤和净化诸如废水的液体。 当废水中的微小污染物颗粒流过粒子包时，由于纳米颗粒的表面力，纳米颗粒将捕获并保持微粒污染物颗粒，包括但不一定限于范德华力和静电力。 包衣剂如醇，二醇，多元醇，植物油和矿物油可以帮助将纳米颗粒施加到过滤床或包装中的颗粒表面。

公开(公告)号：US10138165B2

公开(公告)日：2018-11-27

申请号：US15472386

申请日：2017-03-29

Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED

Inventor： Pranjal Sarmah ,  Prahlad Kumar Yadav ,  Gaurav Agrawal ,  Tianping Huang

IPC: C04B28/32 ,  E21B21/00 ,  E21B33/138 ,  C04B28/10 ,  C09K8/487 ,  C04B103/20 ,  C04B103/44 ,  C04B103/50

Abstract: A formulation for use as a lost circulation preventive material is a cement-forming aqueous fluid comprising water, at least one viscoelastic surfactant (VES), at least one monovalent or multivalent salt, at least one magnesium powder, and at least one retarder. The formulation is used in a method of drilling into a subterranean formation that includes introducing into a wellbore passing at least partially through the subterranean formation the cement-forming aqueous fluid, and further increasing the viscosity of the aqueous fluid by the action of the VES forming elongated micelles; where the at least one monovalent salt is present in an amount effective to pseudo-crosslink the elongated VES micelles to further increase the viscosity of the aqueous fluid. The formulation further forms a cement by reacting the at least one magnesium powder and the water which reaction is retarded by the retarder. The water may be saline water.

公开(公告)号：US20170253789A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-07

申请号：US15599208

申请日：2017-05-18

Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED

Inventor： James B. Crews ,  Tianping Huang ,  Othon Monteiro

IPC: C09K8/516 ,  C09K8/57 ,  C09K8/80 ,  C09K8/66 ,  E21B47/10 ,  E21B43/267 ,  E21B43/04 ,  E21B43/14 ,  C09K8/565 ,  C09K8/64

CPC classification number: C09K8/516 ,  C09K8/50 ,  C09K8/565 ,  C09K8/572 ,  C09K8/64 ,  C09K8/665 ,  C09K8/68 ,  C09K8/805 ,  C09K2208/10 ,  E21B43/04 ,  E21B43/14 ,  E21B43/25 ,  E21B43/267 ,  E21B47/1015

Abstract: Dual-function nano-sized particles or nanoparticles may be effective at fixating or reducing fines migration and they may facilitate identification of a particular zone in a well having more than one zone. In some embodiments the dual-function nanoparticles are tagged with a detectable material that is distinguishable from the composition of the primary nanoparticle component. In these embodiments, the taggant material rather than the primary component of the nanoparticles may be used to enable identification of a particular zone. The nanoparticles (with or without taggant) may be added to a treatment fluid containing carrier particles such as proppant. The treatment fluid is pumped downhole to one of the zones; each zone receiving its own unique or uniquely-tagged nanoparticles. Should one of the zones fail, the composition of the nanoparticles (or its taggant) produced on the carrier particles may be correlated to the zone from which it was received, and hence produced.

公开(公告)号：US09695351B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-04

申请号：US14834779

申请日：2015-08-25

Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED

Inventor： Prahlad Kumar Yadav ,  Pranjal Sarmah ,  Gaurav Agrawal ,  Tianping Huang

IPC: C04B26/10 ,  C09K8/487 ,  E21B21/00 ,  C09K8/06 ,  C09K8/48 ,  C04B28/10

CPC classification number: C04B28/105 ,  C04B24/165 ,  C04B28/32 ,  C04B2103/20 ,  C04B2103/408 ,  C04B2201/20 ,  C04B2201/50 ,  C09K8/04 ,  C09K8/06 ,  C09K8/42 ,  C09K8/48 ,  C09K8/487 ,  C09K2208/30 ,  E21B21/003 ,  E21B33/138 ,  C04B14/26 ,  C04B14/304 ,  C04B2103/40 ,  C04B14/28 ,  C04B14/308 ,  C04B14/368 ,  C04B22/0013 ,  C04B22/0026 ,  C04B22/124 ,  C04B22/128 ,  C04B24/04 ,  C04B24/16 ,  C04B22/08

Abstract: A formulation for use as a lost circulation preventive material is a cement-forming aqueous fluid comprising water, a viscoelastic surfactant (VES), a monovalent or multivalent salt, a magnesium powder, a retarder, a weighting material, and a dispersant. The formulation is used in a method of drilling into a subterranean formation that includes introducing into a wellbore passing at least partially through the subterranean formation the cement-forming aqueous fluid, and further increasing the viscosity of the aqueous fluid with the VES, where the monovalent salt is present in an amount effective to pseudo-crosslink the elongated VES micelles to further increase the viscosity of fluid. The formulation further forms a cement by reacting the magnesium powder and the water which reaction is retarded by the retarder. The water may be saline water. When the fluid density is greater than 14 pounds per gallon, a dispersant is required, such as a sulfonated copolymer.

公开(公告)号：US20170152429A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-01

申请号：US15392533

申请日：2016-12-28

Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED

Inventor： James B. Crews ,  Tianping Huang ,  Othon Monteiro

IPC: C09K8/516 ,  C09K8/57 ,  C09K8/80 ,  E21B43/14 ,  C09K8/66 ,  E21B47/10 ,  E21B43/267 ,  E21B43/04 ,  C09K8/565 ,  C09K8/64

CPC classification number: C09K8/516 ,  C09K8/50 ,  C09K8/565 ,  C09K8/572 ,  C09K8/64 ,  C09K8/665 ,  C09K8/68 ,  C09K8/805 ,  C09K2208/10 ,  E21B43/04 ,  E21B43/14 ,  E21B43/25 ,  E21B43/267 ,  E21B47/1015

Abstract: Dual-function nano-sized particles or nanoparticles may be effective at fixating or reducing fines migration and they may facilitate identification of a particular zone in a well having more than one zone. In some embodiments the dual-function nanoparticles are tagged with a detectable material that is distinguishable from the composition of the primary nanoparticle component. In these embodiments, the taggant material rather than the primary component of the nanoparticles may be used to enable identification of a particular zone. The nanoparticles (with or without taggant) may be added to a treatment fluid containing carrier particles such as proppant. The treatment fluid is pumped downhole to one of the zones; each zone receiving its own unique or uniquely-tagged nanoparticles. Should one of the zones fail, the composition of the nanoparticles (or its taggant) produced on the carrier particles may be correlated to the zone from which it was received, and hence produced.

公开(公告)号：US09617463B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-11

申请号：US13771634

申请日：2013-02-20

Applicant: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED

Inventor： Tianping Huang ,  James B. Crews ,  John R. Willingham ,  James R. Pace ,  Christopher K. Belcher

IPC: C09K8/575 ,  C09K8/57 ,  C09K8/565 ,  C09K8/516 ,  C09K8/66 ,  C09K8/68 ,  C09K8/80 ,  E21B43/267

CPC classification number: C09K8/575 ,  C09K8/516 ,  C09K8/565 ,  C09K8/572 ,  C09K8/665 ,  C09K8/68 ,  C09K8/805 ,  C09K2208/10 ,  E21B43/267

Abstract: A fracturing fluid, gravel pack fluid and/or frac pack fluid containing particles such as proppants, gravel and/.or sand, may contain an effective amount of a nano-sized particulate additive to fixate or reduce fines migration, where the particulate additive is an alkaline earth metal oxide, alkaline earth metal hydroxide, alkali metal oxides, alkali metal hydroxides transition metal oxides, transition metal hydroxides, post-transition metal oxides, post-transition metal hydroxides piezoelectric crystals and pyroelectric crystals. The nano-sized particulate additive is optionally bound to the particles with a coating agent such as an oil, alcohol, glycol, glycol ethers, ketones, terpenes, etc. The particle size of the magnesium oxide or other agent may be nanometer scale but may be a larger scale than nanometer but still relatively small, which scale may provide unique particle charges that help fixate the formation fines. The carrier fluid used in the treating fluid may be aqueous, brine, alcoholic or hydrocarbon-based.