公开(公告)号：US10697245B2

公开(公告)日：2020-06-30

申请号：US15561414

申请日：2016-03-23

Applicant: CAMERON INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

Inventor： Andrew Jaffrey

IPC: E21B7/124 ,  E21B4/18 ,  E21B7/20 ,  E21B33/138 ,  E21B17/01

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.

公开(公告)号：US10648268B2

公开(公告)日：2020-05-12

申请号：US14840506

申请日：2015-08-31

Applicant: Cameron International Corporation

Inventor： Andrew Jaffrey ,  Gerrit M. Kroesen

IPC: E21B33/06 ,  F16K7/04 ,  F16K31/46

Abstract: An annular blowout preventer (BOP) includes a housing comprising a bore extending through the housing, an annular sealing element configured to be displaced inwardly into the housing bore, and an actuating member configured to be actuated radially or perpendicularly with respect to an axis of the annular sealing element to compress the annular sealing element inwardly into the housing bore.

公开(公告)号：US10570689B2

公开(公告)日：2020-02-25

申请号：US14933223

申请日：2015-11-05

Applicant: Cameron International Corporation

Inventor： Andrew Jaffrey

IPC: E21B33/06 ,  E21B33/12 ,  E21B47/09 ,  G01M3/02 ,  G01L1/22 ,  G01L1/24 ,  E21B33/035 ,  E21B33/076 ,  E21B33/00

Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring the condition of a seal, such as a seal in a blowout preventer or in another oilfield device, is provided. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a blowout preventer including a seal and a blowout preventer seal-monitoring system that includes a sensor positioned within a body of the seal and a data analyzer. The data analyzer has a processor and is configured to monitor a condition of the seal through analysis of data received by the data analyzer from the sensor positioned within the body of the seal. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.

公开(公告)号：US10175287B2

公开(公告)日：2019-01-08

申请号：US15224353

申请日：2016-07-29

Applicant: Cameron International Corporation

Inventor： Andrew Jaffrey ,  Hyrum Salvador Hilario ,  Kartik Subramanian ,  Michael H. Lampe ,  Claire Hammett ,  Edward Cates

IPC: H04B10/079 ,  H04B10/071 ,  G01R31/11

Abstract: A system and method to monitor a cable using noise-domain reflectometry. A receiver is configured to receive a signal and a reflection of the signal transmitted through the cable. The reflection of the signal can be indicative of a fault condition relating to the integrity of the cable. A processor is in communication with the receiver and configured to analyze the signal and the reflection using noise-domain reflectometry and determine the fault condition of the cable.

公开(公告)号：US10151160B2

公开(公告)日：2018-12-11

申请号：US15154748

申请日：2016-05-13

Applicant: Cameron International Corporation

Inventor： Andrew Jaffrey ,  Emanuel Gottlieb

IPC: E21B21/08 ,  G01F1/66 ,  E21B21/01 ,  G01F1/74

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a drilling fluid system that includes a conduit configured to convey a fluid from a first sub-system of the drilling fluid system to a second sub-system of the drilling fluid system, an ultrasonic measurement system configured to determine a flow rate of the fluid in the conduit, and a controller configured to receive feedback from the ultrasonic measurement system and to adjust one or more operating parameters of the drilling fluid system based at least on the feedback.

公开(公告)号：US10087745B2

公开(公告)日：2018-10-02

申请号：US14697389

申请日：2015-04-27

Applicant: Cameron International Corporation

Inventor： Emanuel J. Gottlieb ,  Andrew Jaffrey ,  Donald R. Augenstein ,  Salvador Reyes, III

IPC: E21B47/09 ,  E21B33/06 ,  E21B47/08

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.

公开(公告)号：US09732879B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-15

申请号：US14850378

申请日：2015-09-10

Applicant: Cameron International Corporation

Inventor： Andrew Jaffrey

IPC: E21B47/00 ,  F16K37/00 ,  E21B33/064 ,  E21B47/06 ,  E21B47/12 ,  G01D5/14 ,  G01C15/00

CPC classification number: F16K37/0083 ,  E21B33/064 ,  E21B41/0007 ,  E21B41/04 ,  E21B47/00 ,  E21B47/0001 ,  E21B47/06 ,  E21B47/065 ,  E21B47/12 ,  E21B47/122 ,  G01C15/00 ,  G01D5/142

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to monitoring the condition of fluid extraction components associated with a subsea hydrocarbon drilling and production operation and, in an embodiment described herein, more particularly provides a sensor assembly for monitoring the extraction component which is easily installable and locally powered. The sensor assembly, in one embodiment, is contained on a patch. The assembly comprises a sensor, a power supply, and a communication device, all located on the patch. The patch can be easily coupled to fluid extraction components, such as a valve associated with a blowout preventer stack. The patch can include a coupling material on one side of the patch allowing the patch to adhere to the fluid extraction components. The patch can further include a power generator, such as a piezoelectric generator, thereby allowing for the sensor assembly to be locally powered.

公开(公告)号：US09719330B2

公开(公告)日：2017-08-01

申请号：US14980042

申请日：2015-12-28

Applicant: Cameron International Corporation

Inventor： Andrew Jaffrey

IPC: E21B33/035 ,  E21B33/064 ,  E21B41/00

CPC classification number: E21B41/0007 ,  E02D15/08 ,  E21B33/035

Abstract: An apparatus for, and method of, reducing a pendulum motion of a piece of subsea equipment during a landing operation includes a frame assembly arranged for connection to the piece of subsea equipment; a sheet of arrestor material disposed within a perimeter of the frame assembly, and a drive mechanism arranged to move the sheet of arrestor material between a first position and a second position, each position providing a different amount of surface area than the other to create a different drag force on the equipment.

公开(公告)号：US20170207731A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-20

申请号：US15477828

申请日：2017-04-03

Applicant: Cameron International Corporation

Inventor： Andrew Jaffrey

IPC: H02N2/18 ,  E21B47/00 ,  E21B41/00 ,  E21B33/035 ,  E21B33/06 ,  E21B33/064

CPC classification number: H02N2/185 ,  E21B33/035 ,  E21B33/061 ,  E21B33/064 ,  E21B41/0085 ,  E21B47/00

Abstract: A piezoelectric power generator assembly includes a housing, a piezoelectric transducer located in the housing, and a piston located in the housing. The piston is movable with respect to the housing and is configured to be moved into contact with the piezoelectric transducer, and the piezoelectric transducer is configured to generate an electrical charge when contacted by the piston.

公开(公告)号：US20170183939A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-29

申请号：US14980042

申请日：2015-12-28

Applicant: Cameron International Corporation

Inventor： Andrew Jaffrey

IPC: E21B41/00 ,  E21B33/035 ,  E21B33/064

CPC classification number: E21B41/0007 ,  E02D15/08 ,  E21B33/035

Abstract: An apparatus for, and method of, reducing a pendulum motion of a piece of subsea equipment during a landing operation includes a frame assembly arranged for connection to the piece of subsea equipment; a sheet of arrestor material disposed within a perimeter of the frame assembly, and a drive mechanism arranged to move the sheet of arrestor material between a first position and a second position, each position providing a different amount of surface area than the other to create a different drag force on the equipment.