公开(公告)号：US20170090064A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-30

申请号：US14863897

申请日：2015-09-24

Applicant: Carl M. Edwards ,  Ian Turner

Inventor： Carl M. Edwards ,  Ian Turner

IPC: G01V8/00 ,  G01J9/02

CPC classification number: G01V8/22 ,  G01H9/004 ,  G01J9/0246 ,  G01P15/093 ,  G01V2210/1429 ,  G02B5/284

Abstract: An embodiment of an apparatus for estimating a parameter includes a light source configured to emit an optical signal, and an interferometer including a first reflector assembly having at least one reflective surface and a second reflector assembly having a plurality of individual reflective surfaces facing the at least one reflective surface. At least one of the first reflective assembly and the second reflector assembly is moveable in response to a stimulus, the plurality of individual reflective surfaces disposed at a fixed location relative to each other, each individual reflective surface defining a different optical cavity length relative to the first reflector assembly.

公开(公告)号：US09140085B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-22

申请号：US13396134

申请日：2012-02-14

Applicant: Daniel T. Georgi ,  Martin P. Coronado ,  Carl M. Edwards ,  Antonius M. Loermans

Inventor： Daniel T. Georgi ,  Martin P. Coronado ,  Carl M. Edwards ,  Antonius M. Loermans

IPC: E21B23/00 ,  E21B47/00 ,  E21B23/02 ,  E21B23/03 ,  G01V11/00 ,  E21B47/09

CPC classification number: E21B23/02 ,  E21B23/03 ,  E21B47/09 ,  G01V11/005

Abstract: A downhole positioning apparatus includes: a carrier configured to be disposed in a borehole in an earth formation, the carrier including at least one measurement tool and an extendable member configured to be actuated between a first position in which the extendable member is disposed at the carrier and a second position in which the member is extended from an outer surface of the carrier; and a receiving element fixedly disposed at a borehole casing, the receiving element configured to receive the elongated member when the member is in the second position and guide the carrier to a selected orientation as the carrier is moved axially through the borehole.

Abstract translation: 井下定位装置包括：载体，其被配置为设置在地层中的钻孔中，所述载体包括至少一个测量工具和可延伸构件，该可延伸构件构造成在第一位置和第二位置之间被致动，在第一位置中，可延伸构件设置在载体 以及第二位置，其中所述构件从所述载体的外表面延伸; 以及固定地设置在钻孔壳体处的接收元件，所述接收元件构造成当所述构件处于所述第二位置时接收所述细长构件，并且当所述载体轴向移动穿过所述钻孔时将所述载体引导到所选取向。

公开(公告)号：US09121550B2

公开(公告)日：2015-09-01

申请号：US13180902

申请日：2011-07-12

Applicant: Joo Tim Ong ,  Terry R. Bussear ,  Carl M. Edwards ,  Graeme S. Young

Inventor： Joo Tim Ong ,  Terry R. Bussear ,  Carl M. Edwards ,  Graeme S. Young

IPC: G01F1/58 ,  F17D5/02 ,  G01F1/716 ,  G01F1/74 ,  G01R33/383 ,  G01R33/563 ,  G01R33/00 ,  G01N24/08

CPC classification number: F17D5/02 ,  G01F1/58 ,  G01F1/716 ,  G01F1/74 ,  G01N24/081 ,  G01R33/0047 ,  G01R33/383 ,  G01R33/56308

Abstract: An apparatus and method for estimating a parameter of a fluid flowing in a tubular is disclosed. A source of a primary magnetic field is coupled to the tubular and is configured to induce the primary magnetic field in the fluid to align nuclei of the fluid in the tubular along the primary magnetic field. A transmitter transmits an excitation signal into the fluid. A receiver detects a signal from the aligned nuclei responsive to the excitation signal. A processor estimates the parameter of the fluid from the detected signal. The source of the primary magnetic field is removable from the tubular. A coil may induce a secondary magnetic field to either enhance the strength of the primary magnetic field in the tubular or substantially cancel the primary magnetic field in the tubular, for example, to reduce particle build-up in the tubular.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于估计在管状体中流动的流体的参数的装置和方法。 主磁场的源耦合到管状物并被配置成诱导流体中的初级磁场沿着主磁场对准管中的流体的核。 发射器将激励信号发射到流体中。 接收机根据激励信号检测来自对准的核的信号。 处理器根据检测到的信号估计流体的参数。 初级磁场的来源可以从管状物中取出。 线圈可以引起次级磁场以增强管中的初级磁场的强度或基本上消除管中的初级磁场，例如以减少管中的颗粒积聚。

公开(公告)号：US08797548B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-05

申请号：US13398333

申请日：2012-02-16

Applicant: Carl M. Edwards ,  Dustin W. Carr ,  Steven R. Patterson

Inventor： Carl M. Edwards ,  Dustin W. Carr ,  Steven R. Patterson

IPC: G01B11/02

CPC classification number: G01V8/02

Abstract: An apparatus and method for estimating a parameter of interest using values of a beam property from two or more electromagnetic beams that both pass through at least part of an optical displacement device. The apparatus may include a Fabry-Perot interferometer, a collimated light source, and a detection array. At least one mirror of the interferometer may be operably coupled to an element receiving an external stimulus, such as pressure, force, and/or acceleration. The method includes using the apparatus.

Abstract translation: 一种用于使用来自两个或更多个电磁束的光束特性的值估计感兴趣参数的装置和方法，所述两个或更多个电磁束通过光学位移装置的至少一部分。 该装置可以包括法布里 - 珀罗干涉仪，准直光源和检测阵列。 干涉仪的至少一个反射镜可以可操作地耦合到接收诸如压力，力和/或加速度的外部刺激的元件。 该方法包括使用该装置。

公开(公告)号：US08729893B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-20

申请号：US12907707

申请日：2010-10-19

Applicant: Lilong Li ,  Songhua Chen ,  Carl M. Edwards ,  Joo Tim Ong

Inventor： Lilong Li ,  Songhua Chen ,  Carl M. Edwards ,  Joo Tim Ong

IPC: G01R33/563 ,  G01N24/08 ,  G01V3/14 ,  G01R33/44

CPC classification number: G01R33/56308 ,  G01N24/081 ,  G01N24/082 ,  G01R33/445 ,  G01R33/563 ,  G01V3/14

Abstract: A method and apparatus for estimating a flow rate of a phase of a multiphase fluid is disclosed. A first velocity distribution is obtained for a first set of nuclei in the fluid from a Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) signal received for the fluid in response to a first NMR excitation signal. A second velocity distribution is obtained for a second set of nuclei in the fluid from an NMR signal received for the fluid in response to a second NMR excitation signal. A velocity of the phase is estimated from the first velocity distribution and the second velocity distribution. The flow rate of the phase is estimated using the estimated velocity of the phase and an estimated volume fraction of the phase.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于估计多相流体的相的流量的方法和装置。 对于针对第一个NMR激发信号的流体接收的核磁共振（NMR）信号，对于流体中的第一组核获得第一速度分布。 从针对第二次NMR激发信号的流体接收到的NMR信号，获得流体中第二组核的第二速度分布。 从第一速度分布和第二速度分布估计相位的速度。 使用相的估计速度和相的估计体积分数来估计相的流速。

公开(公告)号：US08633689B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-21

申请号：US12971740

申请日：2010-12-17

Applicant: Lilong Li ,  Songhua Chen ,  Carl M. Edwards

Inventor： Lilong Li ,  Songhua Chen ,  Carl M. Edwards

IPC: G01V3/00

CPC classification number: G01N24/081 ,  G01F1/716 ,  G01F1/74 ,  G01N24/082 ,  G01R33/445

Abstract: A method and apparatus for estimating a flow rate of a phase of a multiphase fluid is disclosed. In the first method, nuclei in the fluid are polarized over two distances and a measured magnetization gives the relative fraction of two components of the fluid for a selected velocity. In the second method, nuclei in the fluid are polarized over a specified distance and measurements of the decay of spin echo signals is used to give the relative fraction of two components of the fluid for the selected velocity.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于估计多相流体的相的流量的方法和装置。 在第一种方法中，流体中的核在两个距离上被极化，并且测量的磁化给出了所选流速的流体的两个分量的相对分数。 在第二种方法中，流体中的核在一定距离上被极化，并且使用自旋回波信号衰减的测量值来给出所选速度的流体的两个分量的相对分数。

公开(公告)号：US20120212745A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-23

申请号：US13398333

申请日：2012-02-16

Applicant: Carl M. Edwards ,  Dustin W. Carr ,  Steven R. Patterson

Inventor： Carl M. Edwards ,  Dustin W. Carr ,  Steven R. Patterson

IPC: G01B11/02

CPC classification number: G01V8/02

Abstract: An apparatus and method for estimating a parameter of interest using values of a beam property from two or more electromagnetic beams that both pass through at least part of an optical displacement device. The apparatus may include a Fabry-Perot interferometer, a collimated light source, and a detection array. At least one mirror of the interferometer may be operably coupled to an element receiving an external stimulus, such as pressure, force, and/or acceleration. The method includes using the apparatus.

Abstract translation: 一种用于使用来自两个或更多个电磁束的光束特性的值估计感兴趣参数的装置和方法，所述两个或更多个电磁束通过光学位移装置的至少一部分。 该装置可以包括法布里 - 珀罗干涉仪，准直光源和检测阵列。 干涉仪的至少一个反射镜可以可操作地耦合到接收诸如压力，力和/或加速度的外部刺激的元件。 该方法包括使用该装置。

公开(公告)号：US07812602B2

公开(公告)日：2010-10-12

申请号：US11781522

申请日：2007-07-23

Applicant: Carl M. Edwards

Inventor： Carl M. Edwards

IPC: G01V3/00

CPC classification number: G01V3/32 ,  G01N24/081

Abstract: A method for inversion of multiple echo trains with different wait times uses a cutoff times for each of the echo trains for full polarization. Simultaneous inversion is carried out for T2 bins where full polarization exists. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

Abstract translation: 用不同等待时间反转多个回波列的方法使用每个回波列进行全极化的截止时间。 对于存在全极化的T2箱进行同时反转。 要强调的是，该摘要被提供以符合要求摘要的规则，这将允许搜索者或其他读者快速确定技术公开的主题。 提交它的理解是，它不会用于解释或限制权利要求的范围或含义。

公开(公告)号：US20100145620A1

公开(公告)日：2010-06-10

申请号：US12328181

申请日：2008-12-04

Applicant: Daniel T. Georgi ,  Carl M. Edwards ,  Sheng Fang ,  Rocco DiFoggio ,  Robert Estes

Inventor： Daniel T. Georgi ,  Carl M. Edwards ,  Sheng Fang ,  Rocco DiFoggio ,  Robert Estes

IPC: G01V1/40 ,  G01D18/00 ,  G01P15/00

CPC classification number: G01P15/093 ,  G01P15/18 ,  G01P21/00 ,  G01P2015/0814 ,  G01V7/00

Abstract: A method to correct for a systematic error of a sensor having a plurality of accelerometers configured to measure gravitational acceleration, the method including: rotating the plurality of accelerometers about a first axis; obtaining a first set of calibration measurements from the plurality of accelerometers from the rotation about the first axis; determining a first systematic error for each accelerometer in the plurality using the first set of calibration measurements; and removing the first systematic error from sensor measurements to correct for the systematic error.

Abstract translation: 一种用于校正具有被配置为测量重力加速度的多个加速度计的传感器的系统误差的方法，所述方法包括：围绕第一轴旋转所述多个加速度计; 从围绕第一轴的旋转获得来自多个加速度计的第一组校准测量; 使用所述第一组校准测量来确定所述多个中的每个加速度计的第一系统误差; 并从传感器测量中去除第一个系统误差，以纠正系统误差。

公开(公告)号：US06690167B2

公开(公告)日：2004-02-10

申请号：US09976493

申请日：2001-10-12

Applicant: Arcady Reiderman ,  Carl M. Edwards

Inventor： Arcady Reiderman ,  Carl M. Edwards

IPC: G01V300

CPC classification number: G01R33/4608 ,  G01V3/32

Abstract: A method for acquiring nuclear magnetic resonance measurements of a material uses a modified CPMG sequence with a refocusing pulse having a tipping angle less than 180 °. The results of using the shortened refocusing pulse with reduced power requirements are comparable to those obtained with a conventional CPMG sequence.

Abstract translation: 用于获取材料的核磁共振测量的方法使用具有小于180°的倾斜角的重聚焦脉冲的修改的CPMG序列。 使用具有降低的功率要求的缩短的重聚焦脉冲的结果与用常规CPMG序列获得的结果相当。