Assembly and Method for Monitoring Position of Blowout Preventer Rams

    公开(公告)号:US20180087340A9

    公开(公告)日:2018-03-29

    申请号:US14965395

    申请日:2015-12-10

    Inventor: Andrew Jaffrey

    CPC classification number: E21B33/062 E21B47/00 Y10T137/8242

    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to an assembly and method for monitoring the position of one or more opposing rams in a ram-type blowout preventer (“BOP”) during opening and closing operations. In particular, a BOP includes a vertical bore extending through the body, a ram cavity intersecting the bore, and a port located below the ram cavity. A sensor assembly is locatable in the port and is configured to monitor the position of at least one opposing ram contained in the BOP. At least one of the rams includes a detection feature on a lower surface of the ram which is distinguishable from the rest of the ram body, other features of the BOP, and any debris in the bore of the BOP. The detection feature is detectable by the sensor assembly. The detection feature may include a visual indicator.

    Subsea electronic data system
    22.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09879526B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-01-30

    申请号:US14835915

    申请日:2015-08-26

    Inventor: Andrew Jaffrey

    CPC classification number: E21B47/12 E21B33/0355 E21B33/062

    Abstract: A subsea electronic information system for managing data related to a characteristic of subsea equipment locatable subsea. The system includes sensors locatable subsea and in communication with and capable of measuring a characteristic of the subsea equipment. A sensor interface box (SIB) separate from the sensors and locatable subsea includes a processor and a memory device capable of receiving and storing sensor measurement data. Additionally, the SIB is in data and power communication with the sensors.The system further includes a subsea retrievable data capsule capable of recording all system data over a long period. The capsule may be recovered from subsea (independently of the other elements of the information system) for forensic analysis of the recorded data.

    Sensor Assembly for Monitoring a Fluid Extraction Component
    23.
    发明申请
    Sensor Assembly for Monitoring a Fluid Extraction Component 有权
    用于监测流体提取组件的传感器组件

    公开(公告)号:US20170074420A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-16

    申请号:US14850378

    申请日:2015-09-10

    Inventor: Andrew Jaffrey

    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to monitoring the condition of fluid extraction components associated with a subsea hydrocarbon drilling and production operation and, in an embodiment described herein, more particularly provides a sensor assembly for monitoring the extraction component which is easily installable and locally powered. The sensor assembly, in one embodiment, is contained on a patch. The assembly comprises a sensor, a power supply, and a communication device, all located on the patch. The patch can be easily coupled to fluid extraction components, such as a valve associated with a blowout preventer stack. The patch can include a coupling material on one side of the patch allowing the patch to adhere to the fluid extraction components. The patch can further include a power generator, such as a piezoelectric generator, thereby allowing for the sensor assembly to be locally powered.

    Abstract translation: 本公开涉及监测与海底碳氢化合物钻井和生产操作相关联的流体提取部件的状况,并且在本文所述的实施例中,更具体地提供了一种用于监测提取部件的传感器组件,其易于安装和本地供电。 在一个实施例中,传感器组件被包含在贴片上。 该组件包括传感器,电源和通信设备,全部位于贴片上。 该贴片可以容易地连接到流体提取部件,例如与防喷器堆叠相关联的阀。 贴片可以在贴片的一侧上包括耦合材料,使得贴片粘附到流体提取部件上。 补片还可以包括诸如压电发生器的发电机,从而允许传感器组件局部供电。

    Annual Blowout Preventer with Radial Actuating Member
    24.
    发明申请
    Annual Blowout Preventer with Radial Actuating Member 审中-公开
    年度防辐射防辐射器

    公开(公告)号:US20170058623A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-03-02

    申请号:US14840506

    申请日:2015-08-31

    CPC classification number: E21B33/06 F16K7/04 F16K31/465

    Abstract: An annular blowout preventer (BOP) includes a housing comprising a bore extending through the housing, an annular sealing element configured to be displaced inwardly into the housing bore, and an actuating member configured to be actuated radially or perpendicularly with respect to an axis of the annular sealing element to compress the annular sealing element inwardly into the housing bore.

    Abstract translation: 环形防喷器(BOP)包括壳体,该壳体包括延伸穿过壳体的孔,构造成向内移动进入壳体孔的环形密封元件,以及致动构件,其构造成相对于所述壳体的轴线径向或垂直地被致动 环形密封元件将环形密封元件向内压入壳体孔。

    Piezoelectric Generator for Hydraulic Systems
    25.
    发明申请
    Piezoelectric Generator for Hydraulic Systems 有权
    压电式液压系统发电机

    公开(公告)号:US20160301331A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-10-13

    申请号:US14680938

    申请日:2015-04-07

    Inventor: Andrew Jaffrey

    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to electrical power generation from a piezoelectric material. A piezoelectric power generator assembly is disclosed including a housing, a piezoelectric transducer located in the housing, and a piston located in the housing, wherein the piezoelectric transducer is configured to generate an electrical charge when contacted by the piston. A piezoelectric power generator assembly is also disclosed including a housing comprising a flowline located within the housing and a piezoelectric transducer located in the housing and disposed about a perimeter of the flowline, wherein the piezoelectric transducer is configured to generate an electrical charge when contacted by a fluid contained in the flowline. A subsea drilling system is disclosed including a subsea blowout preventer stack and a piezoelectric power generator assembly for powering sensors on the blowout preventer stack configured to monitor characteristics of the stack.

    Abstract translation: 本公开总体上涉及来自压电材料的发电。 公开了一种压电发电机组件,其包括壳体,位于壳体中的压电换能器和位于壳体中的活塞,其中压电换能器被配置为当与活塞接触时产生电荷。 还公开了一种压电发电机组件,其包括壳体,该壳体包括位于壳体内的流动线圈和位于壳体中并围绕流线的周边设置的压电换能器,其中压电换能器被配置为当由 流体中含有的液体。 公开了一种海底钻井系统,其包括海底防喷器堆叠和压电发电机组件,其用于为防止堆叠的特性监测的防喷器堆叠上的传感器供电。

    Smart Material Coupler
    27.
    发明申请
    Smart Material Coupler 审中-公开
    智能材料耦合器

    公开(公告)号:US20160186516A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-30

    申请号:US14586643

    申请日:2014-12-30

    Inventor: Andrew Jaffrey

    CPC classification number: E21B47/011

    Abstract: An apparatus is used to dissipate heat. The apparatus includes a heat sink, an electronic component, and a coupler. The coupler includes a smart material movable into an engaged position such as to be engaged with the heat sink to dissipate heat from the electronic component to the heat sink through the coupler.

    Abstract translation: 一种装置用来散热。 该装置包括散热器,电子部件和耦合器。 耦合器包括可移动到接合位置的智能材料,以便与散热器接合,以通过耦合器将热量从电子部件散热到散热器。

    Subsea Electronic Data System
    28.
    发明申请
    Subsea Electronic Data System 有权
    海底电子数据系统

    公开(公告)号:US20150361786A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-17

    申请号:US14835915

    申请日:2015-08-26

    Inventor: Andrew Jaffrey

    CPC classification number: E21B47/12 E21B33/0355 E21B33/062

    Abstract: A subsea electronic information system for managing data related to a characteristic of subsea equipment locatable subsea. The system includes sensors locatable subsea and in communication with and capable of measuring a characteristic of the subsea equipment. A sensor interface box (SIB) separate from the sensors and locatable subsea includes a processor and a memory device capable of receiving and storing sensor measurement data. Additionally, the SIB is in data and power communication with the sensors.The system further includes a subsea retrievable data capsule capable of recording all system data over a long period. The capsule may be recovered from subsea (independently of the other elements of the information system) for forensic analysis of the recorded data.

    Abstract translation: 一种海底电子信息系统,用于管理与海底设备可定位海底的特征相关的数据。 该系统包括可定位的海底传感器,并且可以测量海底设备的特性。 与传感器和可定位的海底分开的传感器接口盒(SIB)包括能够接收和存储传感器测量数据的处理器和存储器件。 此外,SIB与传感器进行数据和电力通信。 该系统还包括能够长时间记录所有系统数据的海底检索数据胶囊。 胶囊可以从海底(独立于信息系统的其他元件)回收,用于对记录的数据进行法医分析。

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