公开(公告)号：US20140341423A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-20

申请号：US14196607

申请日：2014-03-04

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： Phil D. ANNO ,  Khalid A. SOOFI

IPC: G06T7/20 ,  G06T7/00 ,  G01S13/90

CPC classification number: G06T7/204 ,  B63B35/08 ,  G01S13/90 ,  G01W1/00 ,  G06K9/0063 ,  G06T7/246 ,  G06T2207/10016 ,  G06T2207/10044 ,  G06T2207/20016 ,  G06T2207/20036 ,  G06T2207/30181 ,  G06T2207/30192 ,  G06T2207/30241

Abstract: A near-real-time tracking and integrated forecasting of marine ice bodies observable on satellite imagery.

Abstract translation: 对卫星图像可观测到的海洋冰体的近实时跟踪和综合预报。

公开(公告)号：US20140284032A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-25

申请号：US14200431

申请日：2014-03-07

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： Matthew Calvin GENTRY ,  Wesley Roy QUALLS ,  Paul Raymond DAVIES

IPC: F28F9/22

CPC classification number: F28D7/16 ,  F25J5/005 ,  F25J2250/02 ,  F25J2290/32 ,  F28D9/0006 ,  F28F9/0273 ,  F28F9/0278 ,  F28F9/028

Abstract: Apparatuses and systems for introducing two-phase refrigerant into a shell of a core-in-shell exchanger are disclosed. One system includes: an exchanger shell; a heat-exchanging core disposed inside the exchanger shell; and an inlet flow distributor for directing incoming fluid comprising: a baffle plate with an array of orifice holes, wherein the orifice holes are off-set from the heat-exchanging core.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于将二相制冷剂引入壳内换热器壳体的装置和系统。 一个系统包括：交换机壳; 设置在所述交换器壳内的热交换芯; 以及用于引导进入流体的入口流量分配器，包括：具有孔阵列的挡板，其中孔口从热交换芯偏离。

公开(公告)号：US20140269175A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14288610

申请日：2014-05-28

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

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

IPC: G01V1/38

CPC classification number: G01V1/3808 ,  G01V1/3826

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided for acquiring seismic data in a marine environment using survey paths following a series of linked curved paths so as to obtain multi-azimuthal data over a sub-surface target. Marine vessels towing multiple seismic streamers may be configured to travel substantially along a series of linked deviated paths or a series of linked curved paths. Sources may be excited to introduce acoustic wave energy in the marine environment and into the subsea region. The acoustic wave energy then reflects and refracts from the subsea region to form reflected and refracted wave energy, which is detected by seismic receivers spaced along the streamers. The detected seismic data is then interpreted to reveal seismic information representative of the surveyed subsea region. Other enhancements include configuring the streamers in a flared configuration, where the lateral spacing increases rearwardly over the length of the seismic streamers.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于在海洋环境中使用沿着一系列连接弯曲路径的测量路径采集地震数据以便在子表面目标上获得多方位数据的方法和系统。 牵引多个地震拖缆的海上船只可以被配置成基本上沿着一系列连接的偏斜路径或一系列连接的弯曲路径行进。 来源可能会激发在海洋环境中引入声波能量并进入海底区域。 然后，声波能量从海底区域反射和折射以形成反射和折射波能，其由沿着拖缆间隔的地震接收器检测。 然后将检测到的地震数据解释为显示代表被测海底区域的地震信息。 其他增强措施包括将飘带配置为喇叭形配置，其中横向间隔在地震拖缆的长度上向后增加。

公开(公告)号：US20140246195A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-04

申请号：US14178016

申请日：2014-02-11

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： Scott D. LOVE ,  Bruce W. GERHOLD ,  Edward G. LATIMER

IPC: E21B43/24

CPC classification number: E21B43/2406 ,  F01K5/02

Abstract: Method and systems relate to generating steam by transitioning water from supercritical conditions and injecting the steam that results into a formation to facilitate recovery of oil. Pressurizing and heating the water forms a supercritical fluid that may solvate impurities in the water and/or oxidize the impurities. Retaining the impurities in solution and/or oxidation of the impurities limits fouling problems associated with generating the steam from water recycled in thermal processes, such as steam assisted gravity drainage (SAGD), for recovering the oil.

Abstract translation: 方法和系统涉及通过过渡来自超临界条件的水而产生蒸汽，并且将导致形成的蒸汽注入以便于回收油。 加压和加热水可形成可溶解水中杂质和/或氧化杂质的超临界流体。 在杂质溶液中保留杂质和/或氧化杂质限制了与在热过程中再循环的水（例如蒸汽辅助重力排水（SAGD））产生蒸汽相关的结垢问题，用于回收油。

公开(公告)号：US20140202693A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-24

申请号：US14143169

申请日：2013-12-30

Applicant: The University of Kansas ,  CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： Huili GUAN ,  Cory BERKLAND ,  Ahmad MORADI-ARAGHI ,  Jenn-Tai LIANG ,  Terry M. CHRISTIAN ,  Riley B. Needham ,  Min CHENG ,  Faye Lynn SCULLY ,  James H. HEDGES

IPC: C09K8/588

CPC classification number: C09K8/588 ,  C08L1/286 ,  C08L5/00

Abstract: The instant application relates to nanogels or compositions that hold multivalent metal ions until some level of nanogel degradation has occurred, then slowly release the multivalent metal ions for gelation with carboxylate containing polymers. Compositions comprising such nanogels, together with polymers that can be crosslinked with multivalent metal ions, allow the deployment of such mixtures in various applications, and greatly increased gelation times.

Abstract translation: 本申请涉及保持多价金属离子直到发生一定程度的纳米凝胶降解的纳米凝胶或组合物，然后用含羧酸酯的聚合物缓慢释放多价金属离子用于凝胶化。 包含这些纳米凝胶的组合物以及可与多价金属离子交联的聚合物允许在各种应用中部署这些混合物，并大大增加凝胶化时间。

公开(公告)号：US20140197072A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-17

申请号：US14149190

申请日：2014-01-07

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： David William LARKIN

IPC: C10G9/38

CPC classification number: C10G9/38 ,  Y02P30/44

Abstract: Methods and systems relate to upgrading hydrocarbons, such as bitumen, by contacting the bitumen with flue gas of oxy-combustion. Quenching a mixture formed of the bitumen and the flue gas controls conversion of the bitumen. Limited size and amount of equipment needed enables employing such upgrading at production fields to facilitate making the bitumen transportable by pipeline without relying on diluents.

Abstract translation: 方法和系统涉及通过将沥青与含氧燃烧的烟道气接触来改质碳氢化合物，例如沥青。 沥青与烟气混合形成的混合物控制沥青的转化。 所需设备的尺寸和数量需要能够在生产领域采用这种升级方式，以促进沥青在不依赖稀释剂的情况下通过管道运输。

公开(公告)号：US20140165928A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-19

申请号：US14095705

申请日：2013-12-03

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： David W. LARKIN ,  Scott D. LOVE ,  Scott MACADAM ,  Peter N. SLATER ,  Edward G. LATIMER ,  Richard B. MILLER

IPC: F22B1/02

CPC classification number: F22B1/028 ,  F22B1/04

Abstract: Systems and methods relate to vaporizing water into steam, which may be utilized in applications such as bitumen production. The methods rely on indirect boiling of the water by contact with a substance such as solid particulate heated to a temperature sufficient to vaporize the water. Heating of the solid particulate may utilize pressure isolated heat exchanger units or a hot gas recirculation circuit at a pressure corresponding to that desired for the steam. Further, the water may form part of a mixture that contacts the solid particulate and includes a solvent for the bitumen in order to limit vaporization energy requirements and facilitate the production.

Abstract translation: 系统和方法涉及将水蒸发成蒸汽，其可用于诸如沥青生产的应用中。 这些方法依赖于通过与加热到足以蒸发水的温度的物质如固体颗粒接触来间接沸腾水。 固体颗粒的加热可以在与蒸汽所需的压力相对应的压力下使用压力分离的热交换器单元或热气体再循环回路。 此外，水可以形成与固体颗粒接触的混合物的一部分，并且包括用于沥青的溶剂，以限制蒸发能量需求并促进生产。

公开(公告)号：US20140144626A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-29

申请号：US14078634

申请日：2013-11-13

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： Scott MACADAM

IPC: E21B43/24

CPC classification number: F22B1/14 ,  E21B43/2406

Abstract: Methods and apparatus produce steam and, more particularly, utilize untreated feedwater as a source for steam used in steam assisted gravity drainage. Superheated steam, produced from treated feedwater in a boiler, is used to vaporize untreated feedwater that would otherwise foul a boiler. Contaminants in the untreated water can them be removed as solids or concentrated brine. The vaporization process occurs in stages to allow for the use of a higher fraction of untreated water.

Abstract translation: 方法和设备产生蒸汽，更具体地，使用未处理的给水作为蒸汽辅助重力排水中使用的蒸汽源。 由锅炉处理的给水生产的过热蒸汽用于蒸发未经处理的给水，否则会造成锅炉污染。 未处理水中的污染物可以作为固体或浓缩的盐水除去。 蒸发过程分阶段进行，以允许使用较高分数的未处理水。

公开(公告)号：US20140102700A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-17

申请号：US14054106

申请日：2013-10-15

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： Daniel R. SULTENFUSS ,  Chris LEHECKA

IPC: E21B43/24

CPC classification number: E21B43/2401 ,  E21B43/2408

Abstract: Methods are provided for mitigating thief zone losses during hydrocarbon recovery by thief zone pressure maintenance through downhole radio frequency (RF) radiation heating. A thief zone situated near a hydrocarbon reservoir poses a risk of losing valuable components from the reservoir to the thief zone. In addition to the risk of loss of diluent, heat, or steam to the thief zone, valuable hydrocarbons may also be lost to the thief zone. One way to mitigate these losses is by maintaining thief zone pressure. RF radiation may be used to heat a thief zone fluid to maintain pressure in the thief zone, decreasing the driving force for losses to the thief zone. In some cases, steam generated thusly may be used to enhance hydrocarbon thermal recovery. Advantages of methods herein include: lower costs, higher efficiencies, higher hydrocarbon recovery, less hydrocarbon contamination, increased hydrocarbon mobility, and fewer thief zone losses.

Abstract translation: 提供了通过井下射频（RF）辐射加热通过小偷区域压力维持来减轻碳氢化合物回收期间的小偷区域损失的方法。 位于碳氢化合物储层附近的小偷区域有可能将有价值的组分从储存器丢到小偷区域。 除了将稀释剂，热量或蒸汽丢失到小偷区域的风险外，有价值的碳氢化合物也可能丢失到小偷区域。 减轻这些损失的一种方法是维持小偷区的压力。 RF辐射可以用于加热小偷区域流体以保持小偷区域中的压力，从而降低对小偷区域的损失的驱动力。 在某些情况下，由此生成的蒸汽可用于提高烃热回收率。 本文方法的优点包括：降低成本，更高效率，更高的烃回收率，更少的碳氢化合物污染，增加的碳氢化合物流动性和更少的小偷区损失。

公开(公告)号：US20140060825A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-06

申请号：US14018031

申请日：2013-09-04

Applicant: CONOCOPHILLIPS COMPANY

Inventor： Scott MACADAM ,  James SEABA

IPC: F22D1/40 ,  E21B43/24 ,  E21B43/16 ,  F22D1/16

CPC classification number: F22D1/40 ,  E21B43/164 ,  E21B43/2406 ,  F01K21/04 ,  F22B1/26 ,  F22D1/16 ,  Y02E20/344

Abstract: Methods and systems generate steam and carbon dioxide mixtures suitable for injection to assist in recovering hydrocarbons from oil sands based on concentration of the carbon dioxide in the mixtures as influenced by temperature of water introduced into a direct steam generator. Increasing temperature of the water to above 200° C. before introduction into the direct steam generator may utilize heat from an electrical power generation unit. Enthalpy of this preheated water impacts amount of fuel needed to burn in the direct steam generator and hence the concentration of the carbon dioxide, which may be below 11% by mass percent of the steam.

Abstract translation: 方法和系统产生适于注入的蒸汽和二氧化碳混合物，以辅助从基于混合物中二氧化碳浓度的油砂中回收碳氢化合物，这受到引入直接蒸汽发生器的水温度的影响。 在引入直接蒸汽发生器之前，将水温提高至200℃以上可以利用来自发电单元的热量。 该预热水的焓会影响在直接蒸汽发生器中燃烧所需的燃料量，因此二氧化碳的浓度可能低于蒸汽的11质量％。