公开(公告)号：US20140081594A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-20

申请号：US13617265

申请日：2012-09-14

Applicant: Ola Tunheim ,  Robert P. Freese ,  Christopher M. Jones ,  Laurence J. Abney ,  James R. MacLennan ,  Thomas Idland

Inventor： Ola Tunheim ,  Robert P. Freese ,  Christopher M. Jones ,  Laurence J. Abney ,  James R. MacLennan ,  Thomas Idland

IPC: G01N21/17 ,  G06F15/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/954 ,  G01N21/31 ,  G01N21/64 ,  G01N21/65 ,  G01N21/75

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for inspecting and monitoring an inner surface of a pipeline. One system includes a pig arranged within the pipeline, the pipeline being divided into first and second radial divisions, and first and second sets of optical computing devices arranged on the pig adjacent the inner surface of the pipeline, the first set being configured to monitor a first substance on the first radial division and the second set being configured to monitor a second substance on the second radial division. Each optical computing device includes an integrated computational element configured to optically interact with the first or second substance and thereby generate optically interacted light, and at least one detector arranged to receive the optically interacted light and generate an output signal corresponding to a characteristic of the first or second substance.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于检查和监测管道内表面的系统和方法。 一个系统包括布置在管道内的猪，该管道被分成第一和第二径向部分，以及布置在邻近管道内表面的猪上的第一和第二组光学计算装置，第一组被配置为监视一个 在第一径向分割上的第一物质和第二组被配置为在第二径向分割上监测第二物质。 每个光学计算设备包括集成的计算元件，其被配置为与第一或第二物质光学相互作用，从而产生光学相互作用的光，以及至少一个检测器，被布置成接收光学相互作用的光并产生对应于第一或第二物质的特性的输出信号 或第二物质。

公开(公告)号：US20130046473A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-21

申请号：US13213195

申请日：2011-08-19

Applicant: Wei Zhang ,  Christopher M. Jones ,  Michael T. Pelletier ,  Robert S. Atkinson ,  Stephen A. Zannoni

Inventor： Wei Zhang ,  Christopher M. Jones ,  Michael T. Pelletier ,  Robert S. Atkinson ,  Stephen A. Zannoni

IPC: G06F19/00

CPC classification number: E21B49/10 ,  E21B47/102

Abstract: A processor accepts sensor data about a geological formation from a sensor. The sensor data is such that processing the sensor data using a processing technique to estimate a parameter of the geological formation without a constraint, whose value is not yet known, produces a plurality of non-unique estimates of the parameter. The processor accepts more than two time-displaced images of fluid sampled from the geological formation. The time displacements between the images are substantially defined by a mathematical series. The processor processes the images to determine the constraint. The processor processes the sensor data using the processing technique constrained by the constraint to estimate the parameter of the geological formation. The processor uses the estimated parameter to affect the drilling of a well through the geological formation.

Abstract translation: 处理器从传感器接收关于地质构造的传感器数据。 传感器数据是这样的，即使用处理技术来处理传感器数据，以估计地质构造的参数，而不受其值尚未知晓的限制，产生参数的多个非唯一估计。 处理器接受来自地质构造采集的流体的两个以上的时间偏移图像。 图像之间的时间位移基本上由数学系列定义。 处理器处理图像以确定约束。 处理器使用由约束约束的处理技术来处理传感器数据，以估计地质构造的参数。 处理器使用估计的参数来影响通过地质构造的井的钻探。

公开(公告)号：US20130032345A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-07

申请号：US13204046

申请日：2011-08-05

Applicant: Robert P. Freese ,  Christopher M. Jones ,  Michael T. Pelletier ,  Rory D. Daussin ,  Robert D Hayworth

Inventor： Robert P. Freese ,  Christopher M. Jones ,  Michael T. Pelletier ,  Rory D. Daussin ,  Robert D Hayworth

IPC: E21B43/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/85 ,  C09K8/72 ,  E21B43/26 ,  E21B43/28 ,  E21B2049/085 ,  G01N2201/1296

Abstract: In or near real-time monitoring of fluids can take place using an opticoanalytical device that is configured for monitoring the fluid. Fluids can be monitored prior to or during their introduction into a subterranean formation using the opticoanalytical devices. Produced fluids from a subterranean formation can be monitored in a like manner. The methods can comprise providing an acidizing fluid comprising a base fluid and at least one acid; introducing the acidizing fluid into a subterranean formation; allowing the acidizing fluid to perform an acidizing operation in the subterranean formation; and monitoring a characteristic of the acidizing fluid or a formation fluid using at least a first opticoanalytical device within the subterranean formation, during a flow back of the acidizing fluid produced from the subterranean formation, or both.

Abstract translation: 使用配置用于监测流体的光学分析装置可以在或接近实时监测流体。 可以使用光学分析装置在将其引入地下地层之前或期间监测流体。 可以以类似的方式监测来自地下地层的液体。 所述方法可以包括提供包含基础流体和至少一种酸的酸化流体; 将酸化流体引入地下地层; 允许酸化流体在地层中进行酸化操作; 以及在从地下地层产生的酸化流体的流回或两者期间，使用地下地层内的至少第一光学分析装置监测酸化流体或地层流体的特性。

公开(公告)号：US20130032344A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-07

申请号：US13204005

申请日：2011-08-05

Applicant: Robert P. Freese ,  Christopher M. Jones ,  Michael T. Pelletier ,  Rory D. Daussin ,  David M. Loveless ,  Johanna Haggstrom

Inventor： Robert P. Freese ,  Christopher M. Jones ,  Michael T. Pelletier ,  Rory D. Daussin ,  David M. Loveless ,  Johanna Haggstrom

IPC: E21B43/00

CPC classification number: E21B49/08 ,  E21B43/16 ,  E21B43/25 ,  E21B47/01 ,  E21B47/10

Abstract: In or near real-time monitoring of fluids can take place using an opticoanalytical device that is configured for monitoring the fluid. Fluids can be monitored prior to or during their introduction into a subterranean formation using the opticoanalytical devices. Produced fluids from a subterranean formation can be monitored in a like manner. The methods can comprise providing a treatment fluid comprising a base fluid and at least one additional component; introducing the treatment fluid into a subterranean formation; allowing the treatment fluid to perform a treatment operation in the subterranean formation; and monitoring a characteristic of the treatment fluid or a formation fluid using at least a first opticoanalytical device within the subterranean formation, during a flow back of the treatment fluid produced from the subterranean formation, or both.

Abstract translation: 使用配置用于监测流体的光学分析装置可以在或接近实时监测流体。 可以使用光学分析装置在将其引入地下地层之前或期间监测流体。 可以以类似的方式监测来自地下地层的液体。 所述方法可以包括提供包含基础流体和至少一种另外的组分的处理流体; 将处理流体引入地下地层; 允许处理流体在地层中进行处理操作; 以及在从地下地层产生的处理流体的回流期间或两者中，使用至少第一光学分析装置在地下地层内监测处理流体或地层流体的特性。

公开(公告)号：US20120211650A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-23

申请号：US13502805

申请日：2010-11-18

Applicant: Christopher M. Jones ,  Stephen A. Zannoni ,  Michael T. Pelletier ,  Raj Pai ,  Wei Zhang ,  Marina L. Morys

Inventor： Christopher M. Jones ,  Stephen A. Zannoni ,  Michael T. Pelletier ,  Raj Pai ,  Wei Zhang ,  Marina L. Morys

IPC: G01V8/02

CPC classification number: E21B47/102 ,  E21B49/10

Abstract: Various methods and tools optically analyze downhole fluid properties in situ. Some disclosed downhole optical radiometry tools include a tool body having a sample cell for fluid flow. A light beam passes through the sample cell and a spectral operation unit (SOU) such as a prism, filter, interferometer, or multivariate optical element (MOE). The resulting light provides a signal indicative of one or more properties of the fluid. A sensor configuration using electrically balanced thermopiles offers a high sensitivity over a wide temperature range. Further sensitivity is achieved by modulating the light beam and/or by providing a reference light beam that does not interact with the fluid flow. To provide a wide spectral range, some embodiments include multiple filaments in the light source, each filament having a different emission spectrum. Moreover, some embodiments include a second light source, sample cell, SOU, and detector to provide increased range, flexibility, and reliability.

Abstract translation: 各种方法和工具可以原位分析井下流体性质。 一些公开的井下光学辐射测量工具包括具有用于流体流动的样品池的工具主体。 光束通过样品池和诸如棱镜，滤光器，干涉仪或多元光学元件（MOE）的光谱操作单元（SOU）。 所得到的光提供指示流体的一个或多个特性的信号。 使用电平衡热电堆的传感器配置在宽温度范围内提供高灵敏度。 通过调制光束和/或通过提供不与流体流相互作用的参考光束来实现进一步的灵敏度。 为了提供宽的光谱范围，一些实施例包括光源中的多个细丝，每个细丝具有不同的发射光谱。 此外，一些实施例包括第二光源，样品池，SOU和检测器，以提供更大的范围，灵活性和可靠性。

公开(公告)号：US08237920B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-07

申请号：US12708740

申请日：2010-02-19

Applicant: Christopher M. Jones ,  Louis W. Elrod

Inventor： Christopher M. Jones ,  Louis W. Elrod

IPC: G01N21/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/27 ,  E21B47/102 ,  E21B49/08 ,  G01N21/15 ,  G01N21/3577 ,  G01N21/359 ,  G01N21/552 ,  G01N21/85 ,  G01N33/2823 ,  Y10T436/21

Abstract: A multivariate optical element (MOE) calculation device is used in an apparatus for determining a property of petroleum in real time flowing in a pipe in petroleum field stream pipes or pipe line. Multiple apparatuses are provided for determining the amount of each of a plurality of properties. An internal reflectance element (IRE) can be used to determine the property of the petroleum from a surface of the petroleum flowing in a pipe. A cleaning apparatus can be provided to clean the surface of the IRE in the pipe and a turbulence generator can be provided in the pipe to insure homogeneity of the petroleum being analyzed prior to analysis. A bellows may be provided in the apparatus housing to compensate for pressure differentials between the housing and the flowing petroleum in the pipe. Various embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 多变量光学元件（MOE）计算装置用于在石油气流管道或管道中的管道中实时测定石油性质的装置中。 提供了用于确定多个属性中的每一个的量的多个装置。 可以使用内部反射元件（IRE）来确定来自在管道中流动的石油表面的石油的性质。 可以提供清洁装置以清洁管道中的IRE的表面，并且可以在管道中提供湍流发生器以确保在分析之前所分析的石油的均匀性。 可以在装置壳体中设置波纹管以补偿壳体和管道中流动的石油之间的压力差。 公开了各种实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20120084021A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-05

申请号：US12895080

申请日：2010-09-30

Applicant: Christopher M. Jones ,  Anthony H. van Zuilekom ,  Michael T. Pelletier ,  Mark A. Proett ,  Robert Atkinson

Inventor： Christopher M. Jones ,  Anthony H. van Zuilekom ,  Michael T. Pelletier ,  Mark A. Proett ,  Robert Atkinson

IPC: E21B47/10 ,  E21B47/00

CPC classification number: E21B47/10

Abstract: Various embodiments include apparatus and methods to monitor flow of single and multiple phase fluids. Sensors of a tool can be dispersed along the tool to collect measurements to be processed using an autocorrelation operation on the collected measurements to provide information relative to the phases of the fluid. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 各种实施例包括监测单相和多相流体的流动的装置和方法。 工具的传感器可以沿着工具分散以采集使用对所收集的测量值的自相关操作来处理的测量值，以提供关于流体相位的信息。 公开了附加装置，系统和方法。

公开(公告)号：US07976780B2

公开(公告)日：2011-07-12

申请号：US11203796

申请日：2005-08-15

Applicant: Louis W. Elrod ,  Christopher M. Jones

Inventor： Louis W. Elrod ,  Christopher M. Jones

IPC: G01N27/00 ,  G01N30/02 ,  G01N31/12 ,  G01N35/00 ,  G01N23/00 ,  G01N21/72 ,  G01N24/00 ,  G01N1/22

CPC classification number: G01N31/12 ,  G01N21/39 ,  G01N30/84 ,  G01N33/2823 ,  Y10T436/11 ,  Y10T436/24 ,  Y10T436/25875

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided to measure isotopic characteristics of a number of sample types. Embodiments of the invention combine novel and existing components to produce more accurate isotopic information. Further, embodiments of the invention allow for isotopic readings to be taken and analyzed outside of a laboratory. An example of such an embodiment is an apparatus comprising a combustion furnace; a reactant tube passing through the combustion furnace; an injector coupled to one, or a combination of, the combustion furnace, and reactant tube, to introduce a sample; a laser isotopic measurement device coupled to the reactant tube on the exit end; and a processor electrically coupled to one, or a combination of, the injector, the combustion furnace, the reactant tube, and the isotopic measurement device, in which a carrier gas transports the sample through the apparatus.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于测量多种样品类型的同位素特征的方法和装置。 本发明的实施方案结合了新颖的和现有的组分以产生更精确的同位素信息。 此外，本发明的实施例允许在实验室外采取和分析同位素读数。 这种实施例的一个实例是包括燃烧炉的装置; 通过燃烧炉的反应物管; 连接到燃烧炉和反应物管的一个或组合的喷射器以引入样品; 在出口端耦合到反应物管的激光同位素测量装置; 以及处理器，电耦合到喷射器，燃烧炉，反应物管和同位素测量装置中的一个或其组合，其中载气将样品输送通过装置。

公开(公告)号：US20100245096A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-30

申请号：US12816641

申请日：2010-06-16

Applicant: Christopher M. Jones ,  Louis W. Elrod

Inventor： Christopher M. Jones ,  Louis W. Elrod

IPC: G08B21/00 ,  G01V8/00 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: G01N21/27 ,  E21B47/102 ,  E21B49/08 ,  G01N21/15 ,  G01N21/3577 ,  G01N21/359 ,  G01N21/552 ,  G01N21/85 ,  G01N33/2823 ,  Y10T436/21

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods may operate to receive interacted energy at an optical calculation device attached to a down hole housing to be deployed in a down hole environment. Further activities may include optically compressing data carried by the interacted energy into at least one orthogonal component, using the optical calculation device, sending a signal associated with the at least one orthogonal component to a remote surface computer, and determining a property of petroleum located in the down hole environment using the remote surface computer, based on the signal. The optical calculation device may comprise a multivariate optical element (MOE). Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.

Abstract translation: 设备，系统和方法可以操作以在附接到将在井下环境中部署的井下壳体的光学计算装置处接收相互作用的能量。 进一步的活动可以包括使用光学计算装置将由相互作用的能量携带的数据光学压缩成至少一个正交分量，将与至少一个正交分量相关联的信号发送到远程表面计算机，以及确定位于 使用远程表面计算机的井下环境，基于信号。 光学计算装置可以包括多变量光学元件（MOE）。 公开了附加装置，系统和方法。

公开(公告)号：US07697141B2

公开(公告)日：2010-04-13

申请号：US11297282

申请日：2005-12-08

Applicant: Christopher M. Jones ,  Louis W. Elrod

Inventor： Christopher M. Jones ,  Louis W. Elrod

IPC: G01N21/55

CPC classification number: G01N21/27 ,  E21B47/102 ,  E21B49/08 ,  G01N21/15 ,  G01N21/3577 ,  G01N21/359 ,  G01N21/552 ,  G01N21/85 ,  G01N33/2823 ,  Y10T436/21

Abstract: A multivariate optical element (MOE) calculation device is used in an apparatus for determining a property of petroleum in real time flowing in a pipe in petroleum field stream pipes or pipe line. Multiple apparatuses are provided for determining the amount of each of a plurality of properties. An internal reflectance element (IRE) is used to determine the property of the petroleum from a surface of the petroleum flowing in a pipe. A cleaning apparatus is provided to clean the surface of the IRE in the pipe and a turbulence generator is provided in the pipe to insure homogeneity of the petroleum being analyzed prior to analysis. A bellows may be provided the apparatus housing to compensate for pressure differentials between the housing and the flowing petroleum in the pipe. Various embodiments are disclosed.