公开(公告)号：US20150198950A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-16

申请号：US14575319

申请日：2014-12-18

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： Kristian Robert KALLAWAY

IPC: G05D1/02 ,  B63B27/34

CPC classification number: G05D1/0206 ,  B63B21/507 ,  B63B27/34 ,  B63H25/42 ,  B63J99/00 ,  B63J2099/006

Abstract: A method of maintaining positioning between vessels includes monitoring a relative position between a storage tank vessel and a shuttle tanker with a control system in operative communication with the vessels. Also included is inputting physical property data relating to the storage tank vessel and the shuttle tanker to the control system. Further included is processing environmental condition data with the control system. Yet further included is controlling at least one positioning action to be taken by the storage tank vessel and the shuttle tanker with the control system in response to positioning calculations conducted by the control system based on the physical property data and the environmental condition data. Also included is maintaining an angular differential within a predetermined limit with the at least one positioning action.

Abstract translation: 维持容器之间定位的方法包括通过与容器操作性地连通的控制系统来监测储罐容器和穿梭油罐之间的相对位置。 还包括将与储罐容器和穿梭油罐相关的物理数据输入到控制系统。 还包括用控制系统处理环境状况数据。 还包括响应于由控制系统基于物理属性数据和环境条件数据进行的定位计算，控制由储罐容器和穿梭油罐与控制系统进行的至少一个定位动作。 还包括使用至少一个定位动作将角差保持在预定限度内。

公开(公告)号：US09033039B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-19

申请号：US13774895

申请日：2013-02-22

Applicant: ConocoPhillips Company

Inventor： John L. Stalder

IPC: E21B43/24

CPC classification number: E21B43/2406

Abstract: Methods and systems relating to steam assisted gravity drainage (SAGD) utilizing well pairs that are at least initially in fluid communication through drilled bores toward their toe ends. At least one of a horizontal injection well and horizontal production well of such a well pair includes a hooked length toward toe ends of each other connecting said injection well and said production well. The methods and systems improve SAGD oil production, reduce SAGD start-up time and costs, and improve overall SAGD performance.

Abstract translation: 与蒸汽辅助重力排水（SAGD）相关的方法和系统利用井对，其至少最初通过钻孔朝向其趾端流体连通。 这种井对的水平喷射井和水平生产井中的至少一个包括连接所述喷射井和所述生产井的彼此相对于趾端的钩形长度。 方法和系统改善了SAGD的石油生产，降低了SAGD的启动时间和成本，并提高了SAGD的整体性能。

公开(公告)号：US20150109885A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-23

申请号：US14494245

申请日：2014-09-23

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： Ethan J. NOWAK ,  Vaughan L. BALL

IPC: G01V1/40

CPC classification number: G01V1/40 ,  G01V1/50 ,  G01V2210/59

Abstract: The present disclosure cointegrates the traveltimes obtained from checkshot survey and integrated sonic log in obtaining a corrected traveltimes to more accurately determine the first break in seismic data.

Abstract translation: 本公开将从检查照检和综合声波记录获得的旅行时间合并，以获得校正的旅行时间，以更准确地确定地震数据中的第一个断点。

公开(公告)号：US20150108040A1

公开(公告)日：2015-04-23

申请号：US14459710

申请日：2014-08-14

Applicant: ConocoPhillips Company

Inventor： Charles J. LORD, III ,  Thomas R. SMITH ,  David O'HALLORAN

IPC: C10G31/06

CPC classification number: C10G31/06 ,  B01D19/0015 ,  C10G2300/205

Abstract: Methods, systems and designs are provided for removing mercury from crudes. Crude oil is heated to a temperature above 100° C. in a stabilization column for a time sufficient to convert all of the forms of mercury in the oil into the elemental mercury form. The elemental mercury is then stripped from the crude oil by flashing, or preferably by gas stripping with a gas injected at the bottom of the column. Either process transfers the elemental mercury from the oil phase into the gas phase. Elemental mercury can then be removed from the gas phase by methods such as condensation, precipitation, or absorption either alone or in combination.

Abstract translation: 提供了从原油中去除汞的方法，系统和设计。 将原油在稳定塔中加热至高于100℃的温度足以将油中的所有形式的汞转化为元素汞形式的时间。 然后通过闪蒸将元素汞从原油中汽提，或者优选通过在柱底部注入的气体气提汽提。 任一种方法将元素汞从油相转移到气相中。 然后可以单独或组合地通过诸如缩合，沉淀或吸收的方法从气相中除去元素汞。

公开(公告)号：US20150083413A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-26

申请号：US14491517

申请日：2014-09-19

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： Arelys Y. SALAZAR ,  Tawfik N. NASR

IPC: E21B43/24 ,  E21B43/30

CPC classification number: E21B43/2406 ,  E21B43/2408 ,  E21B43/30

Abstract: Hydrocarbons in a subterranean reservoir are recovered using Expanding Solvent-Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (ES-SAGD), including recovering hydrocarbons while reducing the solvent retention in the reservoir. Reducing solvent retention improves process economics.

Abstract translation: 使用扩展溶剂 - 蒸汽辅助重力排水（ES-SAGD）回收地下储层中的碳氢化合物，包括回收碳氢化合物，同时降低储层中的溶剂残留。 降低溶剂保留率提高了工艺经济性。

公开(公告)号：US20150034307A1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-05

申请号：US14337438

申请日：2014-07-22

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： James J. HOWARD ,  Siluni WICKRAMATHILAKA

IPC: E21B49/00 ,  E21B47/00

CPC classification number: E21B49/008

Abstract: Methods and systems for in-situ characterization of a reservoir rock are provided. One method includes: (a) sealing an interval corresponding to a selected depth or depths within the subterranean formation; (b) injecting a displacement fluid into the interval, wherein the displacement fluid displaces a reservoir fluid stored in the reservoir rock; (c) monitoring movement of the displacement fluid or the reservoir fluid in the reservoir rock; and (d) assessing wettability of the reservoir rock based on (c) or determining recovery rate of the reservoir fluid.

Abstract translation: 提供了储层岩石原位表征的方法和系统。 一种方法包括：（a）密封对应于地层内的选定深度或深度的间隔; （b）将位移流体注入到所述间隔中，其中所述置换流体使存储在所述储层岩石中的储层流体移位; （c）监测储层岩石中位移流体或储层流体的运动; 和（d）基于（c）或确定储层流体的回收率来评估储层岩石的润湿性。

公开(公告)号：US20150021038A1

公开(公告)日：2015-01-22

申请号：US14325589

申请日：2014-07-08

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： Randall S. SHAFER ,  Gordon T. POSS

IPC: E21B41/00

CPC classification number: E21B7/12 ,  E21B33/064 ,  E21B43/0122

Abstract: Systems and methods contain fluids discharged from a subsea well or at the surface by capping the well blowout with a pre-positioned capping device. The capping device includes at least one blind shear ram and is separate from a blowout preventer. The blowout preventer may operate to control well events up to a certain pressure, above which the capping device is employed since the capping device has a higher pressure rating than the blowout preventer.

Abstract translation: 系统和方法包含从海底井或表面排出的流体，通过用预定位的封盖装置封盖井口。 封盖装置包括至少一个盲剪杆，并与防喷器分开。 防喷器可以操作以控制高达一定压力的井事件，其上使用封盖装置，因为封盖装置具有比防喷器更高的压力等级。

公开(公告)号：US20140367110A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-18

申请号：US14304927

申请日：2014-06-14

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： Carl Montgomery ,  Jeremy Johnson

IPC: E21B43/267

CPC classification number: E21B43/26 ,  C09K8/602 ,  C09K8/68

Abstract: A method of hydraulic fracturing of a reservoir to improve drainage.

Abstract translation: 水库压裂方法，改善排水。

公开(公告)号：US20140352949A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-04

申请号：US14288677

申请日：2014-05-28

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： David Victor AMENDT ,  Pijush Kanti PAUL ,  Seth BUSETTI ,  Richard Allen SCHULTZ

IPC: E21B47/00 ,  E21B49/00

CPC classification number: E21B43/26

Abstract: The invention relates to the calculation of parameters to inform hydraulic stimulation of non-conventional hydrocarbon-bearing rock formations, such as shales. Unlike conventional formations, non-conventional formations tend to display elastic-plastic behavior and have stress-strain characteristics which with substantial non-linear regions. A parameter which has been termed Elastic Index (EI) is proposed, together with a demonstration of how this parameter, when coupled with principles of fracture mechanics, may be used to extract meaningful calculated or estimated values for e.g.; total required volume of fracturing fluid; treating pressure; fracturing fluid viscosity; proppant size; and proppant concentration.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及用于指示诸如页岩之类的非常规含烃岩层的液压刺激的参数的计算。 与常规地层不同，非常规地层倾向于显示出弹性 - 塑性行为并且具有基本非线性区域的应力 - 应变特性。 提出了一种被称为弹性指数（EI）的参数，同时还展示了如何将此参数与断裂力学原理结合使用，以提取有意义的计算或估计值。 压裂液总需量; 治疗压力; 压裂液粘度; 支撑剂尺寸; 和支撑剂浓度。

公开(公告)号：US08893848B2

公开(公告)日：2014-11-25

申请号：US13873894

申请日：2013-04-30

Applicant: ConocoPhillips Company

Inventor： Peter M. Eick ,  Joel D. Brewer

IPC: G01V1/04

CPC classification number: G01V1/147 ,  G01V1/143

Abstract: The invention is an electric sweep type seismic vibrator source of the type used in seismic prospecting for hydrocarbons. The source uses an engine and generator combination to create electric power for all systems on the source such as driving a frame of linear electric motors that direct a rod or piston to contact the ground in a recurring fashion along with driving the source from location to location through a survey area. Preferably, a foot is arranged on the bottom end of the rod or piston for contact with the ground and by engaging the grid of motors to push down against the ground in a rapid progression, acoustic energy is created and delivered into the ground for geophones to sense and record.

Abstract translation: 本发明是用于碳氢化合物地震勘探的电扫型地震振动源。 源使用发动机和发电机组合来为源上的所有系统创建电力，例如驱动线性电动机的框架，其引导杆或活塞以反复的方式接触地面，同时将源从位置驱动到位置 通过一个调查区。 优选地，脚放置在杆或活塞的底端上以与地面接触并且通过接合马达的格栅以快速进展向下推压地面，产生声能并将其输送到地面检测器的地面 感觉和记录。