公开(公告)号：US08573326B2

公开(公告)日：2013-11-05

申请号：US13085222

申请日：2011-04-12

申请人： Tu Tien Trinh ,  Eric Sullivan

发明人： Tu Tien Trinh ,  Eric Sullivan

IPC分类号： E21B47/00

CPC分类号： E21B44/005 ,  E21B47/01 ,  G01L5/0066 ,  G01L25/00

摘要： Apparatuses and methods for adjusting weight-on-bit/torque-on-bit sensor bias in a drill bit. The apparatus may include a bit adjustment device disposed at least partially in a cavity in a bit shank. The bit adjustment device includes electronics and sensors for estimating a weight-on-bit/torque-on-bit bias. The method includes adjusting the weight-on-bit/torque-on-bit sensor bias of a drill bit. The method may include adjusting force on a bit adjustment device to adjust weight-on-bit/torque-on-bit sensor bias. The method may also include securing the bit adjustment device within the cavity of the bit shank after the desired weight-on-bit/torque-on-bit sensor bias has been achieved.

摘要翻译： 用于调整钻头中的重量/钻头位传感器偏置的装置和方法。 该装置可以包括至少部分地设置在钻头柄中的空腔中的钻头调节装置。 比特调整装置包括用于估计比特重量/比特转矩偏差的电子器件和传感器。 该方法包括调整钻头的钻头重量/钻头转矩传感器偏置。 该方法可以包括调节位调节装置上的力以调节位上/位转矩传感器偏压。 该方法还可以包括在已经实现了所需的重量位置/转矩转矩传感器偏置之后将钻头调节装置固定在钻头柄的腔内。

公开(公告)号：US20130020130A1

公开(公告)日：2013-01-24

申请号：US13554641

申请日：2012-07-20

申请人： Tu Tien Trinh ,  Eric Sullivan ,  Xiaomin C. Cheng ,  Gregory C. Prevost ,  Feyzi Inanc ,  Yi Liu ,  Jason R. Habernal

发明人： Tu Tien Trinh ,  Eric Sullivan ,  Xiaomin C. Cheng ,  Gregory C. Prevost ,  Feyzi Inanc ,  Yi Liu ,  Jason R. Habernal

IPC分类号： E21B47/024 ,  B23Q17/00

CPC分类号： E21B10/00 ,  Y10T29/49771

摘要： In one aspect, a method of making a drill bit is disclosed that includes selecting a drill bit configuration, obtaining a stress map for the drill bit configuration relating to a drilling operation, performing a mechanical test with an actual drill bit having the selected configuration, and selecting a location on a surface of the drill bit for installing a sensor thereat based on a location of low stress from the stress map and results of the mechanical test, and placing a sensor at the selected location.

摘要翻译： 一方面，公开了一种制造钻头的方法，其包括选择钻头配置，获得与钻孔操作相关的钻头配置的应力图，使用具有所选配置的实际钻头执行机械测试， 并且基于来自应力映射的应力位置和机械测试的结果，以及将传感器放置在所选择的位置，选择钻头的表面上的位置，以在那里安装传感器。

公开(公告)号：US08245792B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-21

申请号：US12198670

申请日：2008-08-26

申请人： Tu Tien Trinh ,  Eric Sullivan ,  Daryl Pritchard

发明人： Tu Tien Trinh ,  Eric Sullivan ,  Daryl Pritchard

IPC分类号： E21B47/01

CPC分类号： E21B47/01

摘要： A drill bit made according to one embodiment includes at least one of a weight sensor and a torque sensor configured to provide signals representative of the weight and torque on the drill bit when the drill bit is used for cutting into a formation. A circuit may be configured to process signals from the weight and torque sensors to provide an estimate of the weight and torque on the bit when the drill bit is used for cutting into the formation.

摘要翻译： 根据一个实施例制造的钻头包括重量传感器和转矩传感器中的至少一个，其被配置为当钻头用于切割成地层时，提供表示钻头上的重量和扭矩的信号。 电路可以被配置为处理来自重量和扭矩传感器的信号，以提供当钻头用于切入地层时对钻头的重量和扭矩的估计。

公开(公告)号：US08162077B2

公开(公告)日：2012-04-24

申请号：US12481165

申请日：2009-06-09

申请人： Keith Glasgow ,  Sorin Gabriel Teodorescu ,  Eric Sullivan ,  Tu Tien Trinh ,  Daryl Pritchard ,  Xiaomin Cheng

发明人： Keith Glasgow ,  Sorin Gabriel Teodorescu ,  Eric Sullivan ,  Tu Tien Trinh ,  Daryl Pritchard ,  Xiaomin Cheng

IPC分类号： E21B47/16 ,  E21B47/01

CPC分类号： E21B10/00 ,  E21B47/01 ,  Y10T29/49826

摘要： A drill bit made according to one embodiment includes a bit body and at least one preloaded sensor in the bit body. In one aspect, the sensor may include a sensor element on a sensor body having a first end and a second end and wherein the sensor is preloaded after placing the sensor body in the bit body. In another aspect, the sensor may be preloaded outside the bit body and then placed in the bit body in a manner that enables the sensor to retain the preloading.

摘要翻译： 根据一个实施例制造的钻头在钻头体中包括钻头体和至少一个预加载的传感器。 在一个方面，传感器可以包括在传感器主体上的传感器元件，其具有第一端和第二端，并且其中传感器在将传感器主体放置在钻头体中之后被预加载。 在另一方面，传感器可以预先加载到钻头体外部，然后以能够使传感器保持预加载的方式放置在钻头体中。

公开(公告)号：US20120031672A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-09

申请号：US13195135

申请日：2011-08-01

申请人： Tu Tien Trinh ,  Eric Sullivan

发明人： Tu Tien Trinh ,  Eric Sullivan

IPC分类号： E21B7/00 ,  E21B10/00

CPC分类号： E21B17/028 ,  E21B10/42 ,  E21B47/12 ,  E21B47/124

摘要： A drill pipe made according to one embodiment includes a number of serially connected tubulars with a communication device placed between the connecting ends of the tubulars, wherein the communication device provides a direct data communication link between the adjoining tubulars.

摘要翻译： 根据一个实施例制造的钻杆包括多个串联连接的管，其中通信装置放置在管状物的连接端之间，其中通信装置提供相邻管之间的直接数据通信连接。

公开(公告)号：US20100319992A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-23

申请号：US12488357

申请日：2009-06-19

申请人： Tu Tien Trinh ,  Eric Sullivan

发明人： Tu Tien Trinh ,  Eric Sullivan

IPC分类号： E21B47/00 ,  E21B47/01 ,  E21B47/06 ,  E21B10/00 ,  E21B10/42 ,  G06F19/00

CPC分类号： E21B44/005

摘要： In one aspect, a method of determining a corrected weight-on-bit is provided, which method, in one embodiment, may include: drilling a wellbore with the drill bit; determining a weight-on-bit while drilling the wellbore; determining a pressure differential across an effective area of the drill bit while drilling the wellbore; and determining the corrected weight-on-bit from the determined weight-on-bit and the determined pressure differential.

摘要翻译： 在一个方面，提供了一种确定校正的重量重量的方法，在一个实施例中，该方法可以包括：用钻头钻井井; 在钻井时确定钻头重量; 在钻井时确定穿过钻头的有效区域的压力差; 以及从所确定的重量位和所确定的压力差确定所述校正的重量位。

公开(公告)号：US20080060848A1

公开(公告)日：2008-03-13

申请号：US11939389

申请日：2007-11-13

申请人： Paul Pastusek ,  Eric Sullivan ,  Daryl Pritchard ,  Keith Glasgow ,  Tu Trinh ,  Paul Lutes

发明人： Paul Pastusek ,  Eric Sullivan ,  Daryl Pritchard ,  Keith Glasgow ,  Tu Trinh ,  Paul Lutes

IPC分类号： E21B47/01

CPC分类号： E21B47/00 ,  E21B21/08 ,  E21B47/011

摘要： Drill bits and methods for sampling sensor data associated with the state of a drill bit are disclosed. A drill bit for drilling a subterranean formation comprises a bit body and a shank. The shank further includes a central bore formed through an inside diameter of the shank and configured for receiving a data analysis module. The data analysis module comprises a plurality of sensors, a memory, and a processor. The processor is configured for executing computer instructions to collect the sensor data by sampling the plurality of sensors, analyze the sensor data to develop a severity index, compare the sensor data to at least one adaptive threshold, and modify a data sampling mode responsive to the comparison. A method comprises collecting sensor data by sampling a plurality of physical parameters associated with a drill bit state while in various sampling modes and transitioning between those sampling modes.

公开(公告)号：US20070272442A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-29

申请号：US11708147

申请日：2007-02-16

申请人： Paul Pastusek ,  Eric Sullivan ,  Daryl Pritchard ,  Keith Glasgow ,  Tu Trinh ,  Paul Lutes

发明人： Paul Pastusek ,  Eric Sullivan ,  Daryl Pritchard ,  Keith Glasgow ,  Tu Trinh ,  Paul Lutes

IPC分类号： E21B47/01

CPC分类号： E21B21/08 ,  E21B47/00 ,  E21B47/011

摘要： Drill bits and methods for sampling sensor data associated with the state of a drill bit are disclosed. A drill bit for drilling a subterranean formation comprises a bit body and a shank. The shank further includes a central bore formed through an inside diameter of the shank and configured for receiving a data analysis module. The data analysis module comprises a plurality of sensors, a memory, and a processor. The processor is configured for executing computer instructions to collect the sensor data by sampling the plurality of sensors, analyze the sensor data to develop a severity index, compare the sensor data to at least one adaptive threshold, and modify a data sampling mode responsive to the comparison. A method comprises collecting sensor data by sampling a plurality of physical parameters associated with a drill bit state while in various sampling modes and transitioning between those sampling modes.

摘要翻译： 公开了钻头和用于采样与钻头状态相关联的传感器数据的方法。 用于钻探地层的钻头包括钻头体和柄。 柄还包括通过柄的内径形成的中心孔，并且构造成用于接收数据分析模块。 数据分析模块包括多个传感器，存储器和处理器。 处理器被配置为执行计算机指令以通过对多个传感器进行采样来收集传感器数据，分析传感器数据以开发严重性指标，将传感器数据与至少一个自适应阈值进行比较，并且响应于该传感器数据修改数据采样模式 比较。 一种方法包括通过在各种采样模式下采样与钻头状态相关联的多个物理参数并在这些采样模式之间转换来收集传感器数据。

公开(公告)号：US20070256862A1

公开(公告)日：2007-11-08

申请号：US11787693

申请日：2007-04-17

申请人： Jeffrey Lund ,  Nicholas Lyons ,  Eric Sullivan ,  Terry Watts

发明人： Jeffrey Lund ,  Nicholas Lyons ,  Eric Sullivan ,  Terry Watts

IPC分类号： E21B47/00

CPC分类号： G01N29/04 ,  G01N29/265 ,  G01N29/27 ,  G01N29/275 ,  G01N29/28 ,  G01N2291/044 ,  G01N2291/045 ,  G01N2291/101 ,  G01N2291/2634 ,  G01N2291/2636 ,  G01N2291/267 ,  G01N2291/2698

摘要： A method for conducting nondestructive internal inspection of a rotary drill bit used for drilling subterranean formations comprises communicating ultrasonic waves into a drill bit and detecting ultrasonic waves that are reflected by at least a portion of the drill bit. In some embodiments, the waves may be directed into the drill bit from within a longitudinal bore thereof. Reflected waves also may be detected from within the bore. The methods may be used to develop threshold acceptance criteria for classifying drill bits as acceptable or unacceptable to prevent catastrophic failures of drill bits during use. Systems and apparatuses are disclosed for conducting nondestructive ultrasonic inspection of a drill bit used for drilling subterranean formations. The systems and apparatuses may comprise an ultrasonic probe configured for insertion within an internal longitudinal bore of a drill bit. Drill bits are disclosed that are configured to facilitate nondestructive ultrasonic inspection thereof.

摘要翻译： 用于对用于钻探地下地层的旋转钻头进行非破坏性内部检查的方法包括将超声波传播到钻头中并检测由钻头的至少一部分反射的超声波。 在一些实施例中，波浪可以从其纵向孔内引导到钻头中。 也可以从孔内检测出反射波。 这些方法可用于制定用于将钻头分类为可接受或不可接受的阈值接受标准，以防止在使用期间钻头的灾难性故障。 公开了用于对用于钻探地下地层的钻头进行非破坏性超声波检测的系统和装置。 所述系统和装置可以包括构造成用于插入钻头的内部纵向孔内的超声波探头。 公开了钻头，其被配置为便于其非破坏性超声波检查。

公开(公告)号：US07241049B2

公开(公告)日：2007-07-10

申请号：US11003132

申请日：2004-12-03

申请人： Chih Lin ,  Eric Sullivan

发明人： Chih Lin ,  Eric Sullivan

IPC分类号： F16C17/10

CPC分类号： E21B10/24 ,  F16C33/102 ,  F16C2240/40 ,  F16C2240/44

摘要： An earth boring bit has sliding engaging surfaces between a cone assembly and a bearing pin. Micropores are formed in at least one of the engaging surfaces. Each of the micropores has a leading portion and a trailing portion. The leading portion is at a more gradual slope than the trailing portion. The micropores are located in a pattern of a greater density in a region of the engaging surfaces that operate at higher pressures than in other regions.

摘要翻译： 地镗头在锥形组件和轴承销之间具有滑动接合表面。 微孔形成在至少一个接合表面中。 每个微孔具有前导部分和尾部部分。 前导部分处于比后部更渐进的斜度。 在比其他区域更高的压力操作的接合表面的区域中，微孔位于较大密度的图案中。