公开(公告)号：US08875788B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-04

申请号：US13083240

申请日：2011-04-08

Applicant: Scott Vinh Nguyen ,  Thomas David Fowler

Inventor： Scott Vinh Nguyen ,  Thomas David Fowler

IPC: E21B36/00 ,  E21B43/24

CPC classification number: E21B43/24 ,  E21B43/2408

Abstract: Electrical current flow is induced in a ferromagnetic conductor providing time-varying electrical current at a first frequency to an electrical conductor located in a formation. The ferromagnetic conductor at least partially surrounds and at least partially extends lengthwise around the electrical conductor. The ferromagnetic conductor resistively heats up to a first temperature of at most about 300° C. Water in the formation is vaporized with heat at the first temperature. Subsequently, time-varying electrical current at a second frequency is provided to the elongated electrical conductor to induce electrical current flow at the second frequency such that the ferromagnetic conductor resistively heats up to a second temperature above about 300° C. Heat transfers from the ferromagnetic conductor at the second temperature to at least a part of the formation to mobilize at least some hydrocarbons in the part of the formation.

Abstract translation: 在铁磁导体中感应出电流，该铁磁导体以第一频率向位于地层中的电导体提供时变电流。 铁磁导体至少部分地围绕电导体围绕并至少部分地延伸。 铁磁导体电阻加热到最多约300℃的第一温度。地层中的水在第一温度下被加热蒸发。 随后，将第二频率的时变电流提供给细长电导体以在第二频率处引起电流流动，使得铁磁性导体电阻加热至高于约300℃的第二温度。从铁磁体 导体在第二温度下至至少一部分地层，以在地层的一部分中调动至少一些烃。

公开(公告)号：US08631866B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-21

申请号：US13083246

申请日：2011-04-08

Applicant: Scott Vinh Nguyen

Inventor： Scott Vinh Nguyen

IPC: E21B43/24 ,  E21B47/10

CPC classification number: E21B43/24 ,  E21B36/00 ,  E21B36/04 ,  E21B43/2401 ,  E21B43/305 ,  E21B47/10 ,  E21B47/102 ,  E21B47/1025

Abstract: A method of treating a subsurface formation includes circulating at least one molten salt through at least one conduit of a conduit-in-conduit heater located in the formation to heat hydrocarbons in the formation to at least a mobilization temperature of the hydrocarbons. At least some of the hydrocarbons are produced from the formation. An electrical resistance of at least one of the conduits of the conduit-in-conduit heater is assessed to assess a presence of a leak in at least one of the conduits.

Abstract translation: 处理地下地层的方法包括使至少一种熔融盐通过位于地层中的导管加热器的至少一个导管循环，以将地层中的烃加热至至少烃的动员温度。 至少一些烃从地层中产生。 评估导管导管加热器中的至少一个导管的电阻以评估至少一个导管中的泄漏的存在。

公开(公告)号：US08267185B2

公开(公告)日：2012-09-18

申请号：US12576707

申请日：2009-10-09

Applicant: Ernesto Rafael Fonseca Ocampos ,  James Joseph Venditto ,  Renfeng Richard Cao ,  Ronald Marshall Bass ,  Scott Vinh Nguyen ,  Antonio Maria Guimaraes Leite Cruz ,  Damodaran Raghu ,  Jaime Santos Son

Inventor： Ernesto Rafael Fonseca Ocampos ,  James Joseph Venditto ,  Renfeng Richard Cao ,  Ronald Marshall Bass ,  Scott Vinh Nguyen ,  Antonio Maria Guimaraes Leite Cruz ,  Damodaran Raghu ,  Jaime Santos Son

IPC: E21B43/00

CPC classification number: E21B43/24 ,  E21B43/2401 ,  E21B43/2405 ,  E21B44/02 ,  H01C3/00 ,  H05B3/48 ,  H05B2214/03 ,  Y10T29/49083

Abstract: A method for heating a subsurface formation includes applying heat from a plurality of heaters to at least a portion of the subsurface formation. A portion of one or more of the heaters are allowed to move relative to the heaters respective wellhead using sliding seals to accommodate thermal expansion of the heaters.

Abstract translation: 用于加热地下地层的方法包括将热量从多个加热器施加到地下地层的至少一部分。 允许一个或多个加热器的一部分使用滑动密封相对于加热器相应的井口移动，以适应加热器的热膨胀。

公开(公告)号：US20110134958A1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-09

申请号：US12901257

申请日：2010-10-08

Applicant: Dhruv Arora ,  Ronald Marshall Bass ,  Graham Patrick Bradford ,  David Booth Burns ,  Eric Abreu Gesualdi ,  Scott Vinh Nguyen ,  Edward Everett de St. Remey ,  Stephen Taylor Thompson

Inventor： Dhruv Arora ,  Ronald Marshall Bass ,  Graham Patrick Bradford ,  David Booth Burns ,  Eric Abreu Gesualdi ,  Scott Vinh Nguyen ,  Edward Everett de St. Remey ,  Stephen Taylor Thompson

IPC: G01K13/00

CPC classification number: G01K11/06 ,  E21B43/24 ,  E21B43/295 ,  E21B47/065 ,  G01K2003/145

Abstract: Methods for assessing a temperature in an opening in a subsurface formation are described herein. A method may include assessing one or more dielectric properties along a length of an insulated conductor located in the opening and assessing one or more temperatures along the length of the insulated conductor based on the one or more assessed dielectric properties.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了用于评估地下地层中的开口中的温度的方法。 方法可以包括沿着位于开口中的绝缘导体的长度评估一个或多个介电特性，并基于一个或多个评估的介电特性评估绝缘导体的长度上的一个或多个温度。

公开(公告)号：US20090321075A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-31

申请号：US12106078

申请日：2008-04-18

Applicant: Christopher Kelvin Harris ,  John Michael Karanikas ,  Scott Vinh Nguyen

Inventor： Christopher Kelvin Harris ,  John Michael Karanikas ,  Scott Vinh Nguyen

IPC: E21B36/00 ,  E21B36/04 ,  E21B43/24

CPC classification number: E21B43/16 ,  C09K8/845 ,  C09K8/86 ,  C10G1/008 ,  C10G1/02 ,  C10G1/04 ,  C10G1/042 ,  E21B36/04 ,  E21B43/24 ,  E21B43/2401 ,  Y10T29/49083

Abstract: A heating system for a subsurface formation is disclosed. The system includes a plurality of substantially horizontally oriented or inclined heater sections located in a hydrocarbon containing layer in the formation. At least a portion of two of the heater sections are substantially parallel to each other. The ends of at least two of the heater sections in the layer are electrically coupled to a substantially horizontal, or inclined, electrical conductor oriented substantially perpendicular to the ends of the at least two heater sections.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于地下地层的加热系统。 该系统包括位于地层中的含烃层中的多个基本水平定向或倾斜的加热器部分。 两个加热器部分的至少一部分基本上彼此平行。 层中的至少两个加热器部分的端部电耦合到基本上水平或倾斜的电导体，其基本上垂直于至少两个加热器部分的端部定向。

公开(公告)号：US20080135254A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-12

申请号：US11975690

申请日：2007-10-19

Applicant: Harold J. Vinegar ,  Scott Vinh Nguyen

Inventor： Harold J. Vinegar ,  Scott Vinh Nguyen

IPC: E21B36/02

CPC classification number: E21B43/243 ,  C10G1/02 ,  C10G2300/4037 ,  E21B36/04 ,  E21B43/30 ,  E21B47/02216

Abstract: Systems and methods for an in situ heat treatment process that utilizes a circulation system to heat one or more treatment areas are described herein. The circulation system may use a heated liquid heat transfer fluid that passes through piping in the formation to transfer heat to the formation. In some embodiments, the piping may be positioned in at least two of the wellbores.

Abstract translation: 本文描述了利用循环系统加热一个或多个处理区域的原位热处理工艺的系统和方法。 循环系统可以使用通过地层中的管道的加热的液体传热流体将热量传递到地层。 在一些实施例中，管道可以定位在至少两个井眼中。