SEABED DRILLING SYSTEM
    32.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20180106111A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-04-19

    申请号:US15561414

    申请日:2016-03-23

    Inventor: Andrew Jaffrey

    Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to a well boring apparatus, and associated components, for drilling wellbores without the necessity of traditional well drilling equipment. The well boring apparatus operates on similar principles as a tunnel boring apparatus. The well boring apparatus is self-propelled, steerable, and can be launched from a topside vessel or directly from a seabed installation. The well boring apparatus is fully instrumented and capable of analyzing the surrounding environment including the temperature, pressure, acidity and the presence of particular chemicals. The well boring apparatus is highly modular such that it can be configured for different tasks. The well boring apparatus can include components to case/line the wellbore during drilling, eliminating the need for running casing/lining. Further, the well boring apparatus can be incorporated in a drilling system in which cuttings are processed at the seabed, thereby removing the need for a drilling riser.

    Assembly and Method for Monitoring Position of Blowout Preventer Rams

    公开(公告)号:US20170167220A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-06-15

    申请号:US14965395

    申请日:2015-12-10

    Inventor: Andrew Jaffrey

    CPC classification number: E21B33/062 E21B47/00 Y10T137/8242

    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to an assembly and method for monitoring the position of one or more opposing rams in a rain-type blowout preventer (“BOP”) during opening and closing operations. In particular, a BOP includes a vertical bore extending through the body, a rain cavity intersecting the bore, and a port located below the rain cavity. A sensor assembly is locatable in the port and is configured to monitor the position of at least one opposing rain contained in the BOP. At least one of the rams includes a detection feature on a lower surface of the rain which is distinguishable from the rest of the rain body, other features of the BOP, and any debris in the bore of the BOP. The detection feature is detectable by the sensor assembly. The detection feature may include a visual indicator.

    Piezoelectric generator for hydraulic systems

    公开(公告)号:US09634581B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-04-25

    申请号:US14680938

    申请日:2015-04-07

    Inventor: Andrew Jaffrey

    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to electrical power generation from a piezoelectric material. A piezoelectric power generator assembly is disclosed including a housing, a piezoelectric transducer located in the housing, and a piston located in the housing, wherein the piezoelectric transducer is configured to generate an electrical charge when contacted by the piston. A piezoelectric power generator assembly is also disclosed including a housing comprising a flowline located within the housing and a piezoelectric transducer located in the housing and disposed about a perimeter of the flowline, wherein the piezoelectric transducer is configured to generate an electrical charge when contacted by a fluid contained in the flowline. A subsea drilling system is disclosed including a subsea blowout preventer stack and a piezoelectric power generator assembly for powering sensors on the blowout preventer stack configured to monitor characteristics of the stack.

    BORE OBJECT CHARACTERIZATION SYSTEM FOR WELL ASSEMBLIES
    38.
    发明申请
    BORE OBJECT CHARACTERIZATION SYSTEM FOR WELL ASSEMBLIES 审中-公开
    井组件的钻孔对象特征系统

    公开(公告)号:US20160312603A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-10-27

    申请号:US14697389

    申请日:2015-04-27

    CPC classification number: E21B47/091 E21B33/06 E21B47/082

    Abstract: An apparatus for characterizing objects in the bore of a well assembly is provided. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a sensing array including ultrasonic transducers and a data analyzer coupled to receive input from the sensing array. The sensing array is positioned to transmit ultrasonic waves into the bore of a well assembly and to receive ultrasonic waves from the bore. The data analyzer processes data representative of ultrasonic waves received by the sensing array to identify a location of a component in the bore. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 提供了用于表征井组件的孔中的物体的装置。 在一个实施例中,该装置包括感测阵列,其包括超声换能器和耦合以从该感测阵列接收输入的数据分析器。 感测阵列被定位成将超声波传输到井组件的孔中并从孔中接收超声波。 数据分析器处理表示由感测阵列接收的超声波的数据,以识别孔中的部件的位置。 还公开了附加的系统,装置和方法。

    FLUID MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    39.
    发明申请
    FLUID MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS 审中-公开
    流体监测系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160215608A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-28

    申请号:US15006964

    申请日:2016-01-26

    Inventor: Andrew Jaffrey

    Abstract: A monitoring system includes a subsea laboratory configured to be positioned and operated below a sea surface. The subsea laboratory includes a housing, a fluid chamber within the housing and configured to receive a fluid from subsea drilling or production equipment, and a sensor within the housing and configured to generate a signal indicative of a characteristic of the fluid. The monitoring system also includes a controller having a processor configured to receive and to process the signal to determine the characteristic of the fluid, to determine an appropriate output based on the characteristic of the fluid, and to provide a control signal that causes an indication of the output via a user interface of a remote base station positioned above the sea surface.

    Abstract translation: 监测系统包括海底实验室,其被配置为在海面下方定位和操作。 海底实验室包括壳体,壳体内的流体室,并且构造成从海底钻井或生产设备接收流体,以及壳体内的传感器,并且构造成产生指示流体特征的信号。 该监控系统还包括具有处理器的控制器,该处理器被配置为接收并处理信号以确定流体的特性,以基于流体的特性来确定适当的输出,并且提供控制信号, 经由位于海面上方的远程基站的用户界面的输出。

    Measurement System
    40.
    发明申请
    Measurement System 有权
    测量系统

    公开(公告)号:US20150233398A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-08-20

    申请号:US14181185

    申请日:2014-02-14

    Inventor: Andrew Jaffrey

    Abstract: A system for determining the location of a piston within an accumulator is provided in which a short circuit is created between elements in the accumulator and the piston which is movable within the accumulator. As the piston moves along the longitudinal axis of the accumulator, the circuit's electrical characteristics (e.g., voltage, resistance, current) vary in accordance with the length of the circuit. Measurement of these electrical characteristics allows for precise determination of the piston location relative to the accumulator. In a commercial embodiment, the invention can be utilized to determine fluid volumes in an accumulator by monitoring the location of the piston. This invention overcomes prior art systems because, inter alia, it does not require electrical sensory equipment, enables remote monitoring, maintains system integrity and functions irrespective of container wall thickness.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于确定活塞在蓄能器内的位置的系统,其中在蓄能器中的元件和可在蓄能器内移动的活塞之间产生短路。 当活塞沿着蓄能器的纵向轴线移动时,电路的电特性(例如,电压,电阻,电流)根据电路的长度而变化。 这些电特性的测量允许精确地确定相对于蓄能器的活塞位置。 在商业实施例中,本发明可用于通过监测活塞的位置来确定蓄能器中的流体体积。 本发明克服现有技术的系统,因为除了特别地,它不需要电感器,能够远程监控,维护系统完整性和功能,而不管容器壁厚。

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