公开(公告)号：US20160298899A1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-13

申请号：US15092866

申请日：2016-04-07

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： Will T. JAMES

IPC: F25J1/02 ,  F25J1/00

CPC classification number: F25J1/0022 ,  F25B1/10 ,  F25B2400/12 ,  F25J1/004 ,  F25J1/0052 ,  F25J1/0085 ,  F25J1/0087 ,  F25J1/021 ,  F25J1/0279 ,  F25J1/0298

Abstract: A quench system for a refrigeration cycle of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility includes at least one compressor for compressing a refrigerant that cools a natural gas stream. Also included is a quench fluid supply structure containing a quench fluid. Further included is a cooler vessel and a quench fluid line extending from the quench fluid supply structure and through the cooler vessel for cooling therein, the quench fluid maintained in a liquid state through the entirety of the quench fluid line. Yet further included is a quench control valve disposed downstream of the cooler vessel to control a flow rate of the quench fluid routed therein. Also included is a refrigerant suction drum located downstream of the quench control valve and configured to receive the quench fluid from the quench fluid line, the refrigerant suction drum in fluid communication with at least one component for cooling.

Abstract translation: 用于液化天然气（LNG）设备的制冷循环的骤冷系统包括至少一个用于压缩冷却天然气流的制冷剂的压缩机。 还包括含有骤冷流体的骤冷流体供应结构。 还包括一个冷却器容器和一个从骤冷流体供应结构延伸并通过冷却器容器冷却的骤冷流体管线，骤冷流体通过整个淬火流体管路保持液态。 还包括设置在冷却器容器下游的骤冷控制阀，以控制其中布置在其中的骤冷流体的流量。 还包括位于骤冷控制阀下游的制冷剂吸入鼓，其构造成从骤冷流体管线接收骤冷流体，制冷剂吸入鼓与至少一个用于冷却的部件流体连通。

公开(公告)号：US20160244658A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-25

申请号：US15145842

申请日：2016-05-04

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY ,  University of Kansas

Inventor： Ahmad MORADI-ARAGHI ,  Min CHENG ,  Riley B. NEEDHAM ,  James H. HEDGES ,  Ramesh S. SARATHI ,  Faye L. SCULLY ,  Terry M. CHRISTIAN ,  Huili GUAN ,  Cory BERKLAND ,  Jenn-Tai LIANG

IPC: C09K8/588 ,  E21B43/16 ,  E21B33/138

CPC classification number: C09K8/588 ,  E21B33/138 ,  E21B43/16

Abstract: The invention is directed to stable and labile crosslinked water swellable polymeric microparticles that can be further gelled, methods for making same, and their various uses in the hygiene and medical arts, gel electrophoresis, packaging, agriculture, the cable industry, information technology, in the food industry, papermaking, use as flocculation aids, and the like. More particularly, the invention relates to a composition comprising expandable polymeric microparticles having labile crosslinkers and stable crosslinkers, said microparticle mixed with a fluid and an unreacted tertiary crosslinker comprising PEI or other polyamine based tertiary crosslinker that is capable of further crosslinking the microparticle on degradation of the labile crosslinker and swelling of the particle, so as to form a stable gel. A particularly important use is as an injection fluid in petroleum production, where the expandable polymeric microparticles are injected into a well and when the heat and/or pH of the well cause degradation of the labile crosslinker and when the microparticle expands, the tertiary crosslinker crosslinks the polymer to form a stable gel, thus diverting water to lower permeability regions and improving oil recovery.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及可以进一步凝胶化的稳定和不稳定的交联水溶胀性聚合物微粒，其制备方法及其在卫生和医学领域，凝胶电泳，包装，农业，电缆工业，信息技术， 食品工业，造纸，用作絮凝助剂等。 更具体地说，本发明涉及包含具有不稳定交联剂和稳定交联剂的可膨胀聚合物微粒的组合物，所述微粒与流体混合，以及包含PEI或其它聚胺基三级交联剂的未反应的叔交联剂，其能够在降解时进一步交联微粒 不稳定的交联剂和颗粒的溶胀，从而形成稳定的凝胶。 特别重要的用途是作为石油生产中的注入流体，其中将可发性聚合物微粒注入井中，并且当井的热和/或pH引起不稳定交联剂的降解时，并且当微粒膨胀时，三价交联剂交联 聚合物形成稳定的凝胶，从而将水转移到渗透率较低的区域，并提高油的回收率。

公开(公告)号：US20160230490A1

公开(公告)日：2016-08-11

申请号：US15018915

申请日：2016-02-09

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： David John SAMUELSON

IPC: E21B33/00 ,  E21B33/02

CPC classification number: E21B33/13

Abstract: The invention relates to a system and method for well abandonment, comprising installing a first steel plate comprising a hole having a pipe section attached above the hole, wherein a coupler may be installed to house a stopper which is then positioned below the surface casing having a second steel plate, the capping plate, affixed to the top of the surface casing. The stopper system then acts to prevent the exchange of wellbore fluid into the environment while allowing for proper venting of casing strings by pressure actuating the stopper system against the cap. The coupler further provides for attachment of various gas sampling or other monitoring equipment in for purposes of detection of leaks or other analytical objectives.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种放弃废弃物的系统和方法，包括安装第一钢板，其包括具有附接在孔上方的管段的孔，其中可以安装联接器以容纳止动器，该止动器然后定位在具有 第二块钢板，盖板，贴在表面套管的顶部。 然后，止动器系统用于防止井眼流体进入环境，同时通过将止动器系统压靠盖来促进套管柱的适当排气。 耦合器进一步提供了用于检测泄漏或其它分析目的的各种气体取样或其他监测设备的附接。

公开(公告)号：US20160215605A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-28

申请号：US15002497

申请日：2016-01-21

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： KYLE R. FONTENOT ,  MATTHEW R. WIENS

IPC: E21B43/30 ,  E21B33/14 ,  E21B7/06 ,  E21B43/12 ,  E21B34/12 ,  E21B43/10 ,  E21B43/26

CPC classification number: E21B43/305 ,  E21B43/14

Abstract: A system recovers hydrocarbons from an unconventional reservoir using a number of sidetrack lateral wells. In addition, methods related to drilling the disclosed well system provide recovery of the hydrocarbons.

Abstract translation: 一个系统使用多个侧钻侧井从非常规油藏中回收碳氢化合物。 此外，与钻井所公开的井系统相关的方法提供烃的回收。

公开(公告)号：US20160210580A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-21

申请号：US15003414

申请日：2016-01-21

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： Carl J. RYDLAND ,  Gary A. RICHARDSON

IPC: G06Q10/06 ,  G06F3/0488

CPC classification number: G06Q10/06393

Abstract: A method of determining availability and reliability of facility equipment. The method includes monitoring an operational status of a piece of equipment of a facility. The method also includes outputting a visual display illustrating the operational status of the equipment, wherein the operational status is categorized into a plurality of categories, at least one of the plurality of categories requiring an operator to classify an interruption of function of the equipment as one of a planned outage, a forced outage, and a standby mode. The method further includes calculating a reliability percentage of the equipment based on a total amount of time classified as the forced outage. The method yet further includes calculating an availability percentage of the equipment based on a total amount of time classified as the forced outage and the planned outage.

Abstract translation: 确定设备设备可用性和可靠性的方法。 该方法包括监视设备的一件设备的操作状态。 该方法还包括输出说明设备的操作状态的视觉显示器，其中操作状态被分类为多个类别，要求操作者将设备的功能中断分类为多个类别中的至少一个类别 计划停电，强制停电和待机模式。 该方法还包括基于被分类为强制中断的总时间量来计算设备的可靠性百分比。 该方法还包括基于被分类为强制中断和计划中断的总时间量来计算设备的可用性百分比。

公开(公告)号：US20160187511A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-30

申请号：US14868895

申请日：2015-09-29

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： Peter M. EICK ,  Joel D. BREWER ,  Frank D. JANISZEWSKI

IPC: G01V1/36 ,  G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/3861 ,  G01V1/003 ,  G01V1/005 ,  G01V1/3808 ,  G01V2210/127

Abstract: Systems and methods for generating seismic signal include using a conventional airgun array and specifically detunes the timing of the array so individual airguns are not fired at the same time and with their interacting bubbles form a unique composite pulse that can be separated by various means out of a seismic record to form the shotpoint. The advantage of this approach is a lower overall noise envelope in the water minimizing impact on the marine mammals and it allows multiple arrays to be fired in close spatial and timing proximity with minimal to no interference.

Abstract translation: 用于产生地震信号的系统和方法包括使用常规的气枪阵列并且特别地使阵列的定时失谐，使得各个气枪不同时发射，并且其相互作用的气泡形成独特的复合脉冲，该复合脉冲可以通过各种装置从 形成射击的地震记录。 这种方法的优点是在水中较低的整体噪声包络使对海洋哺乳动物的影响最小化，并且其允许以极小的至无干扰在紧密的空间和定时接近中激发多个阵列。

公开(公告)号：US20160042480A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-11

申请号：US14740521

申请日：2015-06-16

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： Ivica T. GRGAS ,  Dominique P. BERTA

IPC: G06Q50/16

CPC classification number: G06Q50/165 ,  G06F17/50 ,  G06F17/5004 ,  G06F17/5086 ,  G06F17/5095

Abstract: An embodiment of a method of assessing characteristics of a proposed offshore structure design includes: receiving input data from a user via a user interface, the input data including characteristics of a proposed design of an offshore structure; estimating, by a processor, a weight of the offshore structure and expected forces on the structure based on the input data; calculating allowable stresses and stability of the offshore structure based on the estimated weight and expected forces; estimating a cost of fabrication of the offshore structure based on the input data; estimating a cost of transportation and installation of the offshore structure based on the input data; calculating a total estimated cost of the offshore structure based on the cost of fabrication and the cost of transportation and assembly; and outputting the estimated weight, expected forces and total cost to the user via a display.

Abstract translation: 一种评估所提出的海上结构设计特征的方法的实施例包括：经由用户界面从用户接收输入数据，所述输入数据包括所提出的海上结构设计的特征; 由处理器基于输入数据估计海上结构的重量和结构上的预期力; 根据估计的重量和预期力量计算海上结构的允许应力和稳定性; 基于输入数据估计海上结构的制造成本; 根据输入数据估算海上结构的运输和安装成本; 根据制造成本和运输和装配成本计算海上结构的总估计成本; 并通过显示器向用户输出估计的重量，预期力和总成本。

公开(公告)号：US20160025880A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-28

申请号：US14808785

申请日：2015-07-24

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： Stephen K. CHIU

IPC: G01V1/30

CPC classification number: G01V1/306 ,  G01V1/301 ,  G01V1/305 ,  G01V2210/6222 ,  G01V2210/626 ,  G01V2210/646

Abstract: Method for characterizing a subterranean formation includes: obtaining azimuth-dependent observed travel-times from measured seismic data; inverting observed travel-times to calculate a fracture attribute selected from the group consisting of: magnitude and orientation; identifying presence of fracture based on calculated fracture magnitude; identifying fracture direction based on calculated fracture orientation; calculating predicted travel-times; calculating differences or residual errors between observed travel-times and predicted travel-times; identifying potential fault locations based on residual errors; inverting fracture magnitude and orientation using travel-time differences between a shallower horizon to a deeper horizon of interest to minimize overburden artifacts.

Abstract translation: 用于表征地下地层的方法包括：从测量的地震数据获得与方位相关的观测行进时间; 反转观察的行进时间以计算从由以下组成的组中选择的断裂属性：幅度和取向; 基于计算的断裂大小确定断裂的存在; 基于计算的断裂取向识别断裂方向; 计算预测旅行时间; 计算观察到的旅行时间与预计旅行时间之间的差异或残差; 基于残余误差识别潜在的故障位置; 使用较浅的地平线与较深的感兴趣的地平线之间的行进时间差异来反转裂缝的大小和取向，以最大限度地减少覆盖层的伪影。

公开(公告)号：US09244183B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-26

申请号：US13772570

申请日：2013-02-21

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： Samik Sil ,  Ali Tura ,  Roman Kazinnik ,  Xinfa Zhu

IPC: G01V1/30

CPC classification number: G01V1/303 ,  G01V1/30 ,  G01V2210/52 ,  G01V2210/626 ,  G01V2210/646

Abstract: Refracted energy travel time can help to derive anisotropic parameters in a target layer. These anisotropic parameters allow us to both explore for new reservoirs and to understand stress and fracturing in existing reservoirs. This information can be used to i) detect oil reservoirs, ii) spot naturally fractured, hence high production zones, iii) detect dominant natural stress directions, iv) better place horizontal wells to optimize production, v) monitoring man made fractures or induced directional stress changes. The method is demonstrated using synthetic and real data.

Abstract translation: 折射能量行进时间可有助于在目标层中导出各向异性参数。 这些各向异性参数使我们能够探索新的水库，并了解现有水库的应力和压裂。 这些信息可用于i）检测油藏，ii）点自然裂缝，因此高生产区，iii）检测主要的自然应力方向，iv）更好地放置水平井以优化生产，v）监测人造骨折或诱导定向 压力变化。 该方法使用合成和实际数据进行演示。

公开(公告)号：US09239220B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-19

申请号：US13874037

申请日：2013-04-30

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： Peter M. Eick ,  Joel D. Brewer ,  Shan Shan

IPC: G01N19/06 ,  G01B5/30 ,  G01V1/145 ,  G01V1/30 ,  G01V1/00 ,  G01V1/047

CPC classification number: G01B5/30 ,  G01V1/005 ,  G01V1/006 ,  G01V1/047 ,  G01V1/145 ,  G01V1/306

Abstract: The invention is an improved technique for measuring near surface attributes of the ground while conducting a seismic survey. The improved technique is enabled by an electric vibe using a number of linear electric motors that direct a rod or piston to contact the ground in a recurring fashion. By applying constant force on the rods of the linear electric motors against the ground, the penetration into the ground may be measured for both rate and overall deformation. This information provides an accurate indication of viscosity and stiffness. In addition shear velocity and compression velocity may be measured and in some conditions, even the type of prominent shear wave may be identified for the area.

Abstract translation: 本发明是一种改进的技术，用于在进行地震勘测时测量地面的近地表属性。 改进的技术通过使用多个线性电动机的电气氛来实现，所述线性电动机以反复的方式引导杆或活塞接触地面。 通过对线性电动机的杆施加恒定的力抵抗地面，可以测量渗透到地面中的速率和整体变形。 该信息提供了粘度和刚度的准确指示。 此外，可以测量剪切速度和压缩速度，并且在一些条件下，甚至可以针对该区域识别突出剪切波的类型。