Estimation of mud filtrate spectra and use in fluid analysis

    公开(公告)号:US09784101B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-10-10

    申请号:US14248528

    申请日:2014-04-09

    CPC classification number: E21B49/08 E21B49/10

    Abstract: A method for using an optical spectrum of mud filtrate for analysis of fluid drawn from a formation is provided. The method includes performing downhole fluid analysis of formation fluid drawn at a wellbore measurement station and determining an optical spectrum of mud filtrate in the formation fluid drawn at the wellbore measurement station. The method also includes performing downhole fluid analysis of formation fluid drawn at an additional wellbore measurement station, and performing the downhole fluid analysis of formation fluid drawn at the additional wellbore measurement station includes using the determined optical spectrum of the mud filtrate in the formation fluid previously drawn at the wellbore measurement station. Additional methods, systems, and devices are also disclosed.

    Assessing reservoir connectivity in hydrocarbon reservoirs
    54.
    发明授权
    Assessing reservoir connectivity in hydrocarbon reservoirs 有权
    评估油气藏中的油藏连通性

    公开(公告)号:US09416656B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-08-16

    申请号:US14406516

    申请日:2013-03-07

    Abstract: A method is disclosed for assessing connectivity between sections in a hydrocarbon reservoir. Samples of hydrocarbons are collected over different depths in at least one wellbore. Fluorescence intensity determines the actual heavy end concentrations of hydrocarbons for the corresponding different depths. Estimated heavy end concentrations of hydrocarbons for corresponding different depths are determined and the actual heavy end concentrations of hydrocarbons are compared with the estimated heavy end concentrations to assess connectivity between sections of the hydrocarbon reservoir.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于评估碳氢化合物油藏中各段之间连通性的方法。 在至少一个井眼中不同深度收集烃的样品。 荧光强度决定了相应不同深度碳氢化合物的实际重端浓度。 确定相应不同深度的烃的重质末端浓度,并将烃的实际重馏分浓度与估计的重尾浓度进行比较,以评估烃储层断面之间的连通性。

    Fluid Composition and Reservoir Analysis Using Gas Chromatography
    55.
    发明申请
    Fluid Composition and Reservoir Analysis Using Gas Chromatography 有权
    使用气相色谱的流体组成和储层分析

    公开(公告)号:US20160178599A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-23

    申请号:US14574351

    申请日:2014-12-17

    Abstract: Methods are provided for reservoir analysis. In some embodiments, a reservoir may be analyzed by obtaining abundance ratios at a first measurement station and a second measurement station and determining an abundance ratio trend. Abundance ratios at a third measurement station may be obtained and plotted versus depth with the previously obtained abundance ratios. A change in the abundance ratio trend may be identified and result in further investigation of the reservoir. If the abundance ratio is unchanged, additional abundance ratios may be obtained and plotted versus depth to further evaluate the abundance ratio trend. Methods for reservoir analysis using fluid predictions with and without offset well information are also provided.

    Abstract translation: 提供了储层分析方法。 在一些实施例中,可以通过在第一测量站和第二测量站处获得丰度比率并确定丰度比趋势来分析储层。 可以获得第三测量站的丰度比,并利用先前获得的丰度比绘制相对于深度。 可以确定丰度比趋势的变化,并进一步调查油藏。 如果丰度比率不变,可以获得额外的丰度比,并绘制相对于深度,以进一步评估丰度比率趋势。 还提供了使用具有和不具有偏移井信息的流体预测的储层分析方法。

    Evaluating Reservoir Oil Biodegradation
    56.
    发明申请
    Evaluating Reservoir Oil Biodegradation 审中-公开
    评估油藏油生物降解

    公开(公告)号:US20160123953A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-05

    申请号:US14933807

    申请日:2015-11-05

    CPC classification number: G01N33/2888 E21B49/08

    Abstract: Upper and lower asphaltene weight fractions of fluid proximate ends of an oil column are obtained based on measured OD. Upper and lower maltene partial densities are obtained based on the asphaltene weight fractions. A maltene partial density distribution is obtained utilizing the maltene partial densities and a predetermined diffusion model. An asphaltene partial density distribution is obtained based on the maltene partial density distribution and an estimated mass density gradient. An asphaltene weight percentage is obtained based on the asphaltene partial density distribution and the mass density gradient. The asphaltene weight percentage distribution is converted to an OD distribution utilizing a predetermined correlation. An optimization then reduces differences between the OD distribution and the measured OD data to within a predetermined range to refine a biodegradation time of the predetermined diffusion model. A viscosity distribution may be obtained based on the optimized OD distribution.

    Abstract translation: 基于测量的OD获得油柱近端流体的上部和下部沥青质重量分数。 基于沥青质重量分数获得上,下麦芽烯部分密度。 利用麦芽烯部分密度和预定扩散模型获得麦芽烯部分密度分布。 基于麦芽烯部分密度分布和估计质量密度梯度获得沥青质部分密度分布。 基于沥青质部分密度分布和质量密度梯度得到沥青质重量百分比。 使用预定的相关性将沥青质重量百分比分布转换为OD分布。 优化然后将OD分布和测量的OD数据之间的差异减小到预定范围内,以细化预定扩散模型的生物降解时间。 可以基于优化的OD分布获得粘度分布。

    Tar Mat Formation Prediction in Late-Charge Reservoirs
    57.
    发明申请
    Tar Mat Formation Prediction in Late-Charge Reservoirs 审中-公开
    晚期充填油藏焦油层形成预测

    公开(公告)号:US20160047208A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-18

    申请号:US14927305

    申请日:2015-10-29

    CPC classification number: E21B43/00 E21B49/088 E21B2049/085 G06F17/10

    Abstract: A downhole tool, surface equipment, and/or remote equipment are utilized to obtain data associated with a subterranean hydrocarbon reservoir, fluid contained therein, and/or fluid obtained therefrom. At least one condition indicating that a density inversion exists in the fluid contained in the reservoir is identified from the data. Molecular sizes of fluid components contained within the reservoir are estimated from the data. A model of the density inversion is generated based on the data and molecular sizes. The density inversion model is utilized to estimate the density inversion amount and depth and time elapsed since the density inversion began to form within the reservoir. A model of a gravity-induced current of the density inversion is generated based on the data and the density inversion amount, depth, and elapsed time.

    Abstract translation: 使用井下工具,地面设备和/或远程设备来获得与地下烃储存器,其中容纳的流体和/或由其获得的流体相关的数据。 从数据中识别至少一个条件,指示存储在容器中的流体中的密度反演存在。 从数据中估计储存器中所含的流体成分的分子大小。 基于数据和分子大小生成密度反演的模型。 密度反演模型用于估计密度倒置量,深度和从储层内形成密度反演以来经过的时间。 基于数据和密度倒置量,深度和经过时间生成密度反演的重力感应电流的模型。

    Downhole Real-Time Filtrate Contamination Monitoring
    58.
    发明申请
    Downhole Real-Time Filtrate Contamination Monitoring 审中-公开
    井下实时滤液污染监测

    公开(公告)号:US20150308264A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-29

    申请号:US14697382

    申请日:2015-04-27

    CPC classification number: E21B49/088 E21B2049/085 G01N33/2841

    Abstract: A method includes identifying linearly behaving data within obtained data associated with fluid obtained from a subterranean formation. Shrinkage factor is determined based on the linearly behaving data. A function relating GOR data of the obtained fluid with the determined shrinkage factor is determined. A first linear relationship between optical density (OD) data of the obtained fluid and the function is determined. A second linear relationship between density data of the obtained fluid and the function is determined. An oil-based mud (OBM) filtrate contamination property of OBM filtrate within the obtained fluid based on the first linear relationship is determined. A native formation property of native formation fluid within the obtained fluid based on the second linear relationship is determined. A volume fraction of OBM filtrate contamination within the obtained fluid based on the OBM filtrate contamination property and the native formation property is estimated.

    Abstract translation: 一种方法包括识别与从地下地层获得的流体相关联的获得的数据内的线性行为数据。 基于线性行为数据确定收缩系数。 确定获得的流体的GOR数据与确定的收缩率相关联的函数。 确定获得的流体的光密度(OD)数据与函数之间的第一线性关系。 确定获得的流体的密度数据与函数之间的第二线性关系。 确定基于第一线性关系的所得流体中OBM滤液的油基泥浆(OBM)滤液污染特性。 确定基于第二线性关系的所获得的流体内的天然地层流体的天然地层特性。 基于OBM滤液污染特性和天然形成特性估算得到流体中OBM滤液污染物的体积分数。

    Estimation of Mud Filtrate Spectra and Use in Fluid Analysis
    59.
    发明申请
    Estimation of Mud Filtrate Spectra and Use in Fluid Analysis 有权
    泥浆滤液的光谱估计和流体分析中的应用

    公开(公告)号:US20150292324A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-15

    申请号:US14248528

    申请日:2014-04-09

    CPC classification number: E21B49/08 E21B49/10

    Abstract: A method for using an optical spectrum of mud filtrate for analysis of fluid drawn from a formation is provided. The method includes performing downhole fluid analysis of formation fluid drawn at a wellbore measurement station and determining an optical spectrum of mud filtrate in the formation fluid drawn at the wellbore measurement station. The method also includes performing downhole fluid analysis of formation fluid drawn at an additional wellbore measurement station, and performing the downhole fluid analysis of formation fluid drawn at the additional wellbore measurement station includes using the determined optical spectrum of the mud filtrate in the formation fluid previously drawn at the wellbore measurement station. Additional methods, systems, and devices are also disclosed.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种使用泥浆滤液光谱分析从地层抽取的流体的方法。 该方法包括对在井眼测量站处绘制的地层流体进行井下流体分析,并确定在井筒测量站处抽取的地层流体中泥浆滤液的光谱。 该方法还包括对在另外的井眼测量站处绘制的地层流体进行井下流体分析,以及对在附加井眼测量站处绘制的地层流体进行井下流体分析包括使用先前在地层流体中确定的泥浆滤液的光谱 在井眼测量站绘制。 还公开了附加的方法,系统和装置。

    Flow Rate From Displacement Unit Piston Position
    60.
    发明申请
    Flow Rate From Displacement Unit Piston Position 审中-公开
    从位移单元活塞位置的流量

    公开(公告)号:US20150142321A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-05-21

    申请号:US14085455

    申请日:2013-11-20

    CPC classification number: E21B47/06 E21B47/10

    Abstract: A method to detect flow rate from a displacement unit entailing locating the displacement unit in a fluid path, monitoring a piston position in the displacement unit for a stroke direction change, starting a timer upon a stroke direction change, monitoring at least one check valve position for an alteration of position, stopping the timer upon the alteration of position, calculating a time between the stroke direction change and the alternation of position, calculating a volume of the displacement unit and calculating the flow rate from the displacement unit by dividing the volume of the displacement unit by the calculated time.

    Abstract translation: 一种检测来自位移单元的流量的方法,其将位移单元定位在流体路径中,监测位移单元中的行程方向改变的活塞位置,在行程方向改变时启动定时器,监视至少一个止回阀位置 用于改变位置,在改变位置时停止定时器,计算行程方向改变和位置交替之间的时间,计算位移单元的体积并通过将位移单元的体积除以来计算来自位移单元的流量 排量单位按计算时间计算。

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