公开(公告)号：US10323512B2

公开(公告)日：2019-06-18

申请号：US14807287

申请日：2015-07-23

Applicant: Aurelie Duchene ,  Alessandro De Barros ,  Hartley Downs ,  Eduardo Motta ,  Potiani Maciel ,  Ashwin Chandran ,  Thomas Scott ,  Rocco DiFoggio ,  Tudor Ionescu ,  Eric Donzier

Inventor： Aurelie Duchene ,  Alessandro De Barros ,  Hartley Downs ,  Eduardo Motta ,  Potiani Maciel ,  Ashwin Chandran ,  Thomas Scott ,  Rocco DiFoggio ,  Tudor Ionescu ,  Eric Donzier

IPC: E21B49/08 ,  E21B37/06 ,  E21B47/06

Abstract: An apparatus for estimating an ambient environment at which inorganic scale will form in a downhole fluid includes a stress chamber disposed in a borehole in a production zone at a location within a specified range of maximum pressure and configured to receive a sample of the fluid from the production zone and to apply an ambient condition to the sample that causes the formation of inorganic scale. An inorganic scale sensor is configured to sense formation of inorganic scale within the chamber and an ambient environment sensor is configured to sense an ambient environment within the chamber at which the formation of inorganic scale occurs. The apparatus further includes a processor configured to receive measurement data from the inorganic scale sensor and the ambient environment sensor and to identify the ambient environment at which the formation of inorganic scale occurs.

公开(公告)号：US09963936B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-08

申请号：US14049430

申请日：2013-10-09

Applicant: Thomas Kruspe ,  Robert A. Estes ,  Rocco DiFoggio ,  Francis Chad Hanak

Inventor： Thomas Kruspe ,  Robert A. Estes ,  Rocco DiFoggio ,  Francis Chad Hanak

IPC: E21B47/0224 ,  E21B7/04 ,  E21B44/00 ,  E21B47/09

CPC classification number: E21B7/04 ,  E21B44/005 ,  E21B47/091

Abstract: A method, system and drilling apparatus for directional drilling are disclosed. A drill bit is located at a downhole end of a drill string in a borehole. A length of the borehole between a surface location and the drill bit at the downhole end of a drill string is determined and an azimuth angle and inclination of the drill bit is obtained. The length of the borehole may be determined by recording an arrival time at a downhole location of an acoustic pulse travelling from a surface location to the downhole location and determines the travel time and borehole length therefrom. A downhole processor determines a position and orientation of the drill bit from the determined length, azimuth angle and inclination and alters a steering parameter of the drill bit using the determined position and orientation of the drill bit to obtain a selected trajectory for drilling the borehole.

公开(公告)号：US20170329044A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-16

申请号：US15150808

申请日：2016-05-10

Applicant: Rocco DiFoggio

Inventor： Rocco DiFoggio

IPC: G01V8/10 ,  H01L31/028 ,  E21B49/08 ,  E21B47/14 ,  E21B47/12 ,  E21B47/06 ,  H01L31/103

CPC classification number: H01L31/028 ,  E21B47/102 ,  E21B49/081 ,  E21B2049/085 ,  H01L31/113

Abstract: Methods and systems including a photodetector of a downhole tool for performing downhole operations are provided herein. The photodetector includes a housing configured along a carrier disposed downhole within a borehole and a graphene tunneling photodetector located within the housing configured to perform a downhole operation.

公开(公告)号：US09366133B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-14

申请号：US14278839

申请日：2014-05-15

Applicant: Rocco DiFoggio ,  Wei Han

Inventor： Rocco DiFoggio ,  Wei Han

IPC: G01V1/44 ,  E21B47/10 ,  G01N29/024 ,  G01N29/028 ,  G01N29/44 ,  G01F23/24 ,  G01F23/296 ,  G01V1/50

CPC classification number: E21B47/101 ,  G01F23/247 ,  G01F23/2961 ,  G01N29/024 ,  G01N29/028 ,  G01N29/4418 ,  G01N2291/02818 ,  G01N2291/02836 ,  G01N2291/045 ,  G01V1/50

Abstract: A system, apparatus and method for determining an acoustic property of a fluid in a wellbore is disclosed. A faceplate is placed in the wellbore with a stepped surface of the faceplate in contact with the fluid. The stepped surface includes a non-stepped face and a stepped face. A first portion of an acoustic pulse passes from the faceplate into the fluid via the non-stepped face and a second portion of the acoustic pulse passes from the faceplate into the fluid via the stepped face. A first reflected acoustic pulse related to the first portion of the acoustic pulse is received. A second reflected acoustic pulse related to the second portion of the acoustic pulse is received. A measurement of the first reflected acoustic pulse and a measurement of the second reflected pulse are used to determine the acoustic property of the fluid in the wellbore.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于确定井眼中的流体的声学特性的系统，装置和方法。 面板放置在井眼中，面板与流体接触的台阶表面。 阶梯面包括非阶梯面和阶梯面。 声脉冲的第一部分经由非阶梯面从面板传送到流体中，并且声脉冲的第二部分经由台阶面从面板流入流体。 接收与声脉冲的第一部分相关的第一反射声脉冲。 接收与声脉冲的第二部分有关的第二反射声脉冲。 使用第一反射声脉冲的测量和第二反射脉冲的测量来确定井眼中的流体的声学特性。

公开(公告)号：US09284832B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-15

申请号：US13152023

申请日：2011-06-02

Applicant: Rocco DiFoggio

Inventor： Rocco DiFoggio

IPC: E21B47/024 ,  E21B47/06

CPC classification number: E21B47/024 ,  E21B47/06

Abstract: In one aspect, a method of estimating one of inclination and orientation of a downhole device is provided that includes the features of taking pressure measurements at a plurality of locations on the downhole device in the wellbore, wherein at least one location in the plurality of locations is vertically displaced from at least one other location, and estimating the one of the inclination and orientation of the downhole device from the plurality of pressure measurements. In another aspect, a downhole tool is disclosed that in one configuration includes a device for estimating inclination and/or orientation of the downhole tool that further includes a body containing a liquid therein and a plurality of pressure sensors arranged in the body configured to provide pressure measurements of the liquid in the body, wherein a pressure sensor in the plurality of pressure sensors is vertically disposed from at least one other sensor in the plurality of sensors.

Abstract translation: 在一个方面，提供了一种估计井下装置的倾斜和取向之一的方法，其包括在井眼中的井下装置上的多个位置处进行压力测量的特征，其中多个位置中的至少一个位置 从至少一个其他位置垂直移位，并且从多个压力测量值估计井下装置的倾斜度和取向之一。 在另一方面，公开了一种井下工具，其在一种结构中包括用于估计井下工具的倾斜度和/或取向的装置，其还包括容纳液体的主体和布置在主体中的多个压力传感器， 测量身体中的液体，其中多个压力传感器中的压力传感器从多个传感器中的至少一个其它传感器垂直设置。

公开(公告)号：US20160024916A1

公开(公告)日：2016-01-28

申请号：US14807738

申请日：2015-07-23

Applicant: Geiza Esperandio de Oliveira ,  Hartley Downs ,  Aurelie Duchene ,  Eduardo Motta ,  Potiani Maciel ,  Ashwin Chandran ,  Thomas Scott ,  Rocco DiFoggio ,  Tudor Ionescu ,  Eric Donzier

Inventor： Geiza Esperandio de Oliveira ,  Hartley Downs ,  Aurelie Duchene ,  Eduardo Motta ,  Potiani Maciel ,  Ashwin Chandran ,  Thomas Scott ,  Rocco DiFoggio ,  Tudor Ionescu ,  Eric Donzier

IPC: E21B49/08 ,  E21B37/06

CPC classification number: E21B49/088 ,  E21B37/06 ,  E21B49/081 ,  E21B2049/085

Abstract: An apparatus for estimating an ambient environment at which organic scale will form in a downhole fluid includes a stress chamber disposed in a borehole in a production zone at a location of maximum pressure and configured to receive a sample of the fluid from the production zone and to apply an ambient condition to the sample that causes the formation of organic scale. A sensor is configured to sense formation of organic scale within the chamber and an ambient environment sensor is configured to sense an ambient environment within the chamber at which the formation of organic scale occurs. The apparatus further includes a processor configured to receive measurement data from the organic scaling sensor and the ambient environment sensor and to identify the ambient environment at which the formation of organic scale occurs using the organic scaling sensor measurement data and ambient environment sensor measurement data.

Abstract translation: 一种用于估计在井下流体中形成有机刻度的周围环境的装置包括设置在最大压力位置处的生产区中的钻孔中的应力室，并且构造成用于接收来自生产区的流体样本， 将环境条件施加到导致形成有机垢的样品。 传感器被配置为感测室内的有机刻度的形成，并且环境环境传感器被配置为感测在室内形成有机刻度的周围环境。 该装置还包括处理器，其被配置为从有机缩放传感器和环境环境传感器接收测量数据，并且使用有机缩放传感器测量数据和周围环境传感器测量数据来识别形成有机刻度的周围环境。

公开(公告)号：US09079247B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-14

申请号：US13295670

申请日：2011-11-14

Applicant: Rocco DiFoggio

Inventor： Rocco DiFoggio

IPC: C22C1/04 ,  B22F5/10 ,  E21B10/54 ,  B22F7/08 ,  C22C18/00 ,  C22C19/00 ,  C22C32/00 ,  B22F5/00

CPC classification number: B22F5/10 ,  B22F7/08 ,  B22F2005/002 ,  C22C18/00 ,  C22C19/00 ,  C22C32/00 ,  E21B10/54 ,  Y10T29/49

Abstract: Downhole tools for use in wellbores in subterranean formations comprise a body comprising at least one anomalous strengthening material. Methods of forming downhole tools for use in wellbores in subterranean formations comprise forming a body comprising at least one anomalous strengthening material. Methods of using downhole tools in wellbores in subterranean formations comprise disposing a body comprising at least one anomalous strengthening material in a wellbore in a subterranean formation. The at least one anomalous strengthening material may be exposed to a temperature within the wellbore higher than a temperature at a surface of the subterranean formation and a yield strength of the at least one anomalous strengthening material may increase.

Abstract translation: 用于地下地层中的井筒中的井下工具包括一个至少一个异常强化材料的主体。 形成用于地下地层中的井筒中的井下工具的方法包括形成包括至少一种异常强化材料的主体。 在地层中的井眼中使用井下工具的方法包括将包括至少一种异常强化材料的主体设置在地层中的井眼中。 至少一个异常强化材料可能暴露于井筒内的温度高于地层表面的温度，并且至少一种异常强化材料的屈服强度可能增加。

公开(公告)号：US08978481B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-17

申请号：US13227289

申请日：2011-09-07

Applicant: Christopher J. Powell ,  Rocco DiFoggio ,  Datong Sun ,  David M. Chace

Inventor： Christopher J. Powell ,  Rocco DiFoggio ,  Datong Sun ,  David M. Chace

IPC: G01F1/00 ,  G01F1/74 ,  G01F1/66 ,  E21B47/10

CPC classification number: G01F1/74 ,  E21B47/101 ,  G01F1/662 ,  G01F1/667

Abstract: Pairs of acoustic transducers positioned at different radial distances in a conduit are used to measure travel times of acoustic signals in opposite directions and inclined to the direction of a fluid flow in the borehole. These contrapropagation measurements are used to estimate fluid velocity and volumetric flow rates of the fluid components in the conduit.

Abstract translation: 在导管中定位在不同径向距离处的成对的声换能器用于测量声信号在相反方向上的行进时间并且倾斜于钻孔中的流体流动的方向。 这些对照测量用于估计导管中流体组分的流体速度和体积流量。

公开(公告)号：US20140300889A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-09

申请号：US13856815

申请日：2013-04-04

Applicant: Rocco DiFoggio ,  Thomas Kruspe ,  Sebastian Jung

Inventor： Rocco DiFoggio ,  Thomas Kruspe ,  Sebastian Jung

IPC: G01V8/10 ,  G01N21/41

CPC classification number: G01N21/4133 ,  E21B47/10 ,  E21B2049/085 ,  G01N33/2823 ,  G01N2021/434 ,  G01N2021/437

Abstract: In one aspect, an apparatus for determining a property of a fluid is disclosed that in one embodiment may include a transparent member having an axis and a first end substantially perpendicular to the axis and a second end having an outer surface at a first angle to the axis, a light source directing light at the first end, a detector placed spaced from the second end, the space between the second end and the detector containing a fluid, wherein the detector detects light exiting from the outer surface at a second angle to the axis and passing through the fluid, and a controller for determining the second angle from the light detected by the detector. A processor determines the bulk fluid refractive index from the light detected by the detector and a property of the fluid therefrom.

Abstract translation: 在一个方面，公开了一种用于确定流体性质的装置，其在一个实施例中可以包括透明构件，该透明构件具有轴线和基本上垂直于该轴线的第一端，而第二端部具有与 轴，在第一端引导光的光源，与第二端间隔开的检测器，第二端和检测器之间的空间包含流体，其中检测器以与第二端相反的第二角度检测从外表面出射的光 并且通过流体;以及控制器，用于根据由检测器检测到的光来确定第二角度。 处理器根据由检测器检测到的光和从其中的流体的性质确定散装流体的折射率。

公开(公告)号：US08794062B2

公开(公告)日：2014-08-05

申请号：US12398060

申请日：2009-03-04

Applicant: Rocco DiFoggio ,  Douglas J. Patterson ,  Eric B. Molz ,  Volker Krueger

Inventor： Rocco DiFoggio ,  Douglas J. Patterson ,  Eric B. Molz ,  Volker Krueger

IPC: E21B47/10

CPC classification number: E21B47/101 ,  G01N29/024 ,  G01N29/028 ,  G01N29/4418 ,  G01N2291/02818 ,  G01N2291/02836 ,  G01N2291/045 ,  G01V1/44

Abstract: A stepped reflector on the outside of a bottomhole assembly produces two reflections in response to excitation of a transducer. The velocity of the fluid in the borehole is estimated using the two reflections. Alternatively, a change in the gas content of the borehole fluid is estimated from changes in the electrical impedance of a transducer in contact with the borehole fluid.

Abstract translation: 在井底组件的外侧的阶梯式反射器响应于换能器的激发而产生两次反射。 使用两次反射来估计钻孔中流体的速度。 或者，根据与钻孔流体接触的换能器的电阻抗的变化来估计井眼流体的气体含量的变化。