公开(公告)号：US20100170718A1

公开(公告)日：2010-07-08

申请号：US12496956

申请日：2009-07-02

Applicant: STEVEN G. VILLAREAL ,  Reinhart Ciglenec ,  Michael J. Stucker ,  Khanh Duong

Inventor： STEVEN G. VILLAREAL ,  Reinhart Ciglenec ,  Michael J. Stucker ,  Khanh Duong

IPC: E21B49/08 ,  E21B49/00

CPC classification number: E21B49/081 ,  E21B17/16 ,  E21B49/00

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a fluid communication device configured to extend from a drill string and establish fluid communication with a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore in which the drill string is positioned, wherein the drill string comprises a passage configured to conduct drilling mud and an opening extending through an outer surface thereof and into a cavity. A sample chamber is coupled within the cavity and is in selectable fluid communication with the formation via the fluid communication device. A retainer is configured to absorb axial loading of the sample chamber within the cavity.

Abstract translation: 一种装置，包括流体连通装置，该流体连通装置构造成从钻柱延伸并建立与由钻柱定位的井眼穿透的地下地层的流体连通，其中钻柱包括构造成进行钻井泥浆的通道和开口延伸 通过其外表面并进入空腔。 样品室耦合在空腔内并经由流体通信装置与地层可选择性地流体连通。 保持器构造成吸收样品室在空腔内的轴向负载。

公开(公告)号：US20080245569A1

公开(公告)日：2008-10-09

申请号：US11829460

申请日：2007-07-27

Applicant: Ray Nold ,  Alexander Zazovsky ,  Ricardo Vasques ,  Steven G. Villareal ,  Reinhart Ciglenec ,  Albert Hoefel

Inventor： Ray Nold ,  Alexander Zazovsky ,  Ricardo Vasques ,  Steven G. Villareal ,  Reinhart Ciglenec ,  Albert Hoefel

IPC: E21B44/06

CPC classification number: E21B49/10

Abstract: Apparatus and methods to perform focused sampling of reservoir fluid are described. An example method couples a sampling probe to a subterranean formation and, while the sampling probe is coupled to the subterranean formation, varies a pumping ratio of at least two displacement units to reduce a contamination level of a formation flu id extracted via the sampling probe from the subterranean formation.

Abstract translation: 描述了对储层流体进行聚焦取样的装置和方法。 示例性方法将采样探针耦合到地下地层，并且当采样探针耦合到地下地层时，改变至少两个位移单元的泵送比，以减少通过采样探针提取的地层流感id的污染水平 地层。

公开(公告)号：US07124819B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-24

申请号：US10707246

申请日：2003-12-01

Applicant: Reinhart Ciglenec ,  Paal Kibsgaard ,  Steven G. Villareal

Inventor： Reinhart Ciglenec ,  Paal Kibsgaard ,  Steven G. Villareal

IPC: E21B49/10

CPC classification number: E21B49/081

Abstract: A downhole fluid pump including a pump chamber, and a piston disposed in the pump chamber so that the piston will move in one selected from a charge stroke and a discharge stroke when the piston is exposed to a differential pressure. The downhole fluid pump may form part of a formation evaluation while drilling tool.

Abstract translation: 包括泵室的井下流体泵和设置在泵室中的活塞，使得当活塞暴露于差压时，活塞将从充电冲程和排出冲程中选择一个移动。 井下流体泵可以形成钻井工具的地层评估的一部分。

公开(公告)号：US06986282B2

公开(公告)日：2006-01-17

申请号：US10248782

申请日：2003-02-18

Applicant: Reinhart Ciglenec ,  Albert Hoefel

Inventor： Reinhart Ciglenec ,  Albert Hoefel

IPC: E21B47/06

CPC classification number: E21B21/08 ,  E21B49/10

Abstract: A method and apparatus is provided to collect downhole data during a drilling operation via a downhole tool. A differential pressure is created by the difference between internal pressure of fluid passing through the downhole tool and the annular pressure in the wellbore. The apparatus includes a drill collar connectable to the downhole drilling, and has an opening extending into a chamber therein. A piston is positioned in the chamber and has a rod extending into the opening. The piston is movable between a closed position with the rod filling the opening, and an open position with the rod retracted into the chamber to form a cavity for receiving downhole fluid. A sensor is positioned in the rod for collecting data from fluid in the cavity. The apparatus may also be provided with a probe and/or hydraulic circuitry to facilitate the collection of data.

Abstract translation: 提供一种方法和装置，用于经由井下工具在钻井操作期间收集井下数据。 通过井下工具的流体的内部压力与井眼中的环形压力之间的差异产生压差。 该装置包括可与井下钻孔连接的钻铤，并且具有延伸到其中的室中的开口。 活塞位于腔室中并具有延伸到开口中的杆。 活塞可以在填充开口的杆的关闭位置和打开位置之间移动，其中杆缩回到腔室中以形成用于接收井下流体的空腔。 传感器位于杆中，用于从空腔中的流体收集数据。 该装置还可以设置有探针和/或液压电路，以便于收集数据。

公开(公告)号：US06864801B2

公开(公告)日：2005-03-08

申请号：US10115617

申请日：2002-04-03

Applicant: Jacques Tabanou ,  Reinhart Ciglenec

Inventor： Jacques Tabanou ,  Reinhart Ciglenec

IPC: E21B7/06 ,  E21B23/00 ,  E21B23/14 ,  E21B33/13 ,  E21B47/01 ,  E21B47/024 ,  E21B47/12 ,  E21B49/00 ,  E21B49/10 ,  G01V3/00

CPC classification number: E21B7/061 ,  E21B23/00 ,  E21B23/14 ,  E21B33/13 ,  E21B47/01 ,  E21B47/024 ,  E21B47/044 ,  E21B47/09 ,  E21B47/12 ,  E21B47/122 ,  E21B47/124 ,  E21B49/00 ,  E21B49/10

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for controlling oilfield production to improve efficiency includes a remote sensing unit that is placed within a subsurface formation, an antenna structure for communicating with the remote sensing unit, a casing joint having nonconductive “windows” for allowing a internally located antenna to communicate with the remote sensing unit, and a system for obtaining subsurface formation data and for producing the formation data to a central location for subsequent analysis. The remote sensing unit is placed sufficiently far from the wellbore to reduce or eliminate effects that the wellbore might have on formation data samples taken by the remote sensing unit. The remote sensing unit is an active device with the capability of responding to control commands by determining certain subsurface formation characteristics such as pressure or temperature, and transmitting corresponding data values to a wellbore tool. Some embodiments of the remote sensing unit include a battery within its power supply. Other embodiments include a capacitor for storing charge. In order for a communication link to be established with the remote sensing unit through a wireline tool in a cased well, a casing joint includes at least one electromagnetic window that is formed of a non-conductive material that will allow electromagnetic signals to pass through it. In the preferred embodiment, the electromagnetic windows are formed to substantially circumscribe the casing joint to render it largely rotationally invariant. The electromagnetic windows are formed of any rigid and durable non-conductive material including, by way of example, either ceramics or fiberglass.

Abstract translation: 用于控制油田生产以提高效率的装置和方法包括放置在地下地层内的遥感单元，用于与遥感单元通信的天线结构，具有非导电“窗口”的壳体接头，用于允许内部定位的天线 与遥感单元进行通信，以及用于获得地下地层数据并将地层数据产生到中心位置的系统用于后续分析。 遥感单元放置得足够远离井眼，以减少或消除井眼对由遥感单元拍摄的地层数据样本可能产生的影响。 遥感单元是通过确定诸如压力或温度的某些地下地层特征以及将相应的数据值传送到井眼工具来响应控制命令的能力的有源装置。 遥感单元的一些实施例包括其电源内的电池。 其他实施例包括用于存储电荷的电容器。 为了通过套管井中的有线工具与遥感单元建立通信链路，壳体接头包括至少一个由允许电磁信号通过它的非导电材料形成的电磁窗口 。 在优选实施例中，电磁窗口形成为基本上限制套管接头，使其大体上不旋转地变化。 电磁窗由任何刚性和耐用的非导电材料形成，包括例如陶瓷或玻璃纤维。

公开(公告)号：US06693553B1

公开(公告)日：2004-02-17

申请号：US09382534

申请日：1999-08-25

Applicant: Reinhart Ciglenec ,  Jacques R. Tabanou

Inventor： Reinhart Ciglenec ,  Jacques R. Tabanou

IPC: G01V300

CPC classification number: E21B7/061 ,  E21B23/00 ,  E21B23/14 ,  E21B29/06 ,  E21B33/13 ,  E21B47/01 ,  E21B47/024 ,  E21B47/044 ,  E21B47/09 ,  E21B47/12 ,  E21B47/122 ,  E21B47/124 ,  E21B49/00 ,  E21B49/10

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for controlling oilfield production to improve efficiency includes a remote sensing unit that is placed within a subsurface formation, an antenna structure for transmitting power and communicating signals to the remote sensing unit and for receiving communication signals from the remote sensor, a casing joint having nonconductive “windows” for allowing an internally located antenna to communicate with the remote sensing unit for those embodiments in which a wireline tool is being used to communicate with remote sensing unit, and a system for obtaining subsurface formation data and for producing the formation data to a central location for subsequent analysis. The remote sensing unit is a standalone sensor that is placed sufficiently far from the wellbore to reduce or eliminate effects that the wellbore might have on formation data samples taken by the remote sensing unit. The subsurface formation data values are transmitted to a central location for analysis.

Abstract translation: 用于控制油田生产以提高效率的装置和方法包括放置在地下地层内的遥感单元，用于发射功率并将信号传送到遥感单元并用于从远程传感器接收通信信号的天线结构 具有非导电“窗口”的套管接头，用于允许内部定位的天线与用于使用电缆工具与遥感单元通信的那些实施例的遥感单元通信，以及用于获得地下地层数据并用于产生 形成数据到中心位置进行后续分析。 遥感单元是一个独立的传感器，其被放置得足够远离井筒，以减少或消除井眼对由遥感单元采集的地层数据样本可能产生的影响。 地下地层数据值被传输到中心位置进行分析。

公开(公告)号：US06467387B1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-22

申请号：US09681135

申请日：2001-01-19

Applicant: Frank Espinosa ,  Reinhart Ciglenec ,  Colin Longfield

Inventor： Frank Espinosa ,  Reinhart Ciglenec ,  Colin Longfield

IPC: B64D104

CPC classification number: E21B47/01 ,  E21B43/116 ,  E21B49/00

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for deploying a data sensing apparatus into a subsurface geologic formation for intermittent or continuously gathering data from the subsurface formation and transmitting the data to a remote data receiver. In a preferred embodiment, a non-linear arrangement of a barrel and a burn chamber is used to provide a gun-like device for firing a bullet-shaped data sensing apparatus into a formation of interest. The data sensing apparatus, once disposed within the matrix of the formation of interest, monitors formation conditions and transmits the data for use in optimizing drilling and production activities.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种装置和方法，用于将数据感测装置部署到地下地层，用于间歇地或连续地从地下地层收集数据并将数据发送到远程数据接收机。 在优选实施例中，筒和燃烧室的非线性布置被用于提供用于将子弹形状的数据感测装置发射到感兴趣的形成中的类似枪的装置。 数据传感装置一旦设置在感兴趣的形成的矩阵内，就监视形成条件并传输数据以用于优化钻井和生产活动。

公开(公告)号：US06426917B1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-30

申请号：US09394831

申请日：1999-09-13

Applicant: Jacques Tabanou ,  Reinhart Ciglenec ,  Clive Eckersley ,  Christian Chouzenoux

Inventor： Jacques Tabanou ,  Reinhart Ciglenec ,  Clive Eckersley ,  Christian Chouzenoux

IPC: H01N900

CPC classification number: E21B7/061 ,  E21B23/00 ,  E21B23/14 ,  E21B33/13 ,  E21B47/01 ,  E21B47/024 ,  E21B47/044 ,  E21B47/09 ,  E21B47/12 ,  E21B47/122 ,  E21B47/124 ,  E21B49/00 ,  E21B49/10

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for controlling oilfield production to improve efficiency includes a remote sensing unit that is placed within a subsurface formation, an antenna structure for communicating with the remote sensing unit, a casing joint having nonconductive “windows” for allowing a internally located antenna to communicate with the remote sensing unit, and a system for obtaining subsurface formation data and for producing the formation data to a central location for subsequent analysis. The remote sensing unit is placed sufficiently far from the wellbore to reduce or eliminate effects that the wellbore might have on formation data samples taken by the remote sensing unit. The remote sensing unit is an active device with the capability of responding to control commands by determining certain subsurface formation characteristics such as pressure or temperature, and transmitting corresponding data values to a wellbore tool. Some embodiments of the remote sensing unit include a battery within its power supply. Other embodiments include a capacitor for storing charge. In order for a communication link to be established with the remote sensing unit through a wireline tool in a cased well, a casing joint includes at least one electromagnetic window that is formed of a non-conductive material that will allow electromagnetic signals to pass through it. In the preferred embodiment, the electromagnetic windows are formed to substantially circumscribe the casing joint to render it largely rotationally invariant. The electromagnetic windows are formed of any rigid and durable non-conductive material including, by way of example, either ceramics or fiberglass.

Abstract translation: 用于控制油田生产以提高效率的装置和方法包括放置在地下地层内的遥感单元，用于与遥感单元通信的天线结构，具有非导电“窗口”的壳体接头，用于允许内部定位的天线 与遥感单元进行通信，以及用于获得地下地层数据并将地层数据产生到中心位置的系统用于后续分析。 遥感单元放置得足够远离井眼，以减少或消除井眼对由遥感单元拍摄的地层数据样本可能产生的影响。 遥感单元是通过确定诸如压力或温度的某些地下地层特征以及将相应的数据值传送到井眼工具来响应控制命令的能力的有源装置。 遥感单元的一些实施例包括其电源内的电池。 其他实施例包括用于存储电荷的电容器。 为了通过套管井中的有线工具与遥感单元建立通信链路，壳体接头包括至少一个由允许电磁信号通过它的非导电材料形成的电磁窗口 。 在优选实施例中，电磁窗口形成为基本上限制套管接头，使其大体上不旋转地变化。 电磁窗由任何刚性和耐用的非导电材料形成，包括例如陶瓷或玻璃纤维。

公开(公告)号：US08118097B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-21

申请号：US12496956

申请日：2009-07-02

Applicant: Steven G. Villareal ,  Reinhart Ciglenec ,  Michael J. Stucker ,  Khanh Duong

Inventor： Steven G. Villareal ,  Reinhart Ciglenec ,  Michael J. Stucker ,  Khanh Duong

IPC: E21B49/08

CPC classification number: E21B49/081 ,  E21B17/16 ,  E21B49/00

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a fluid communication device configured to extend from a drill string and establish fluid communication with a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore in which the drill string is positioned, wherein the drill string comprises a passage configured to conduct drilling mud and an opening extending through an outer surface thereof and into a cavity. A sample chamber is coupled within the cavity and is in selectable fluid communication with the formation via the fluid communication device. A retainer is configured to absorb axial loading of the sample chamber within the cavity.

Abstract translation: 一种装置，包括流体连通装置，该流体连通装置构造成从钻柱延伸并建立与由钻柱定位的井眼穿透的地下地层的流体连通，其中钻柱包括构造成进行钻井泥浆的通道和开口延伸 通过其外表面并进入空腔。 样品室耦合在空腔内并经由流体通信装置与地层可选择性地流体连通。 保持器构造成吸收样品室在空腔内的轴向负载。

公开(公告)号：US08022561B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-20

申请号：US12101824

申请日：2008-04-11

Applicant: Reinhart Ciglenec ,  Albert Hoefel

Inventor： Reinhart Ciglenec ,  Albert Hoefel

IPC: F03B13/00

CPC classification number: E21B41/0085

Abstract: An apparatus and method for harvesting energy in a wellbore is disclosed. In one embodiment, a harvester tool positioned in a wellbore for capturing energy in the wellbore is disclosed. The harvester tool includes a rotor comprising a magnet. The magnet is disposed eccentric to a center of the harvester tool. In addition, the rotor is rotatable around the center of the harvester tool. The harvester tool also includes a stator. Rotation of the rotor induces a voltage in the stator.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于在井眼中采集能量的装置和方法。 在一个实施例中，公开了一种定位在井眼中用于捕获井眼中的能量的收割机工具。 收割机工具包括具有磁体的转子。 磁体设置在收集器工具的中心偏心。 此外，转子可围绕收割机工具的中心旋转。 收割机工具还包括定子。 转子的转动会在定子中产生电压。