公开(公告)号：US07104331B2

公开(公告)日：2006-09-12

申请号：US10289714

申请日：2002-11-07

Applicant: Terry R. Bussear ,  Michael A. Carmody ,  Steve L. Jennings ,  Don A. Hopmann ,  Edward J. Zisk, Jr. ,  Michael Norris

Inventor： Terry R. Bussear ,  Michael A. Carmody ,  Steve L. Jennings ,  Don A. Hopmann ,  Edward J. Zisk, Jr. ,  Michael Norris

IPC: E21B34/06 ,  E21B43/12 ,  G01V8/24

CPC classification number: E21B43/12 ,  E21B34/14 ,  E21B47/09 ,  E21B47/123

Abstract: An apparatus and methods are disclosed for using optical sensors to determine the position of a movable flow control element in a well control tool. A housing has a movable element disposed within such that the element movement controls the flow through the tool. An optical sensing system senses the movement of the element. Optical sensors are employed that use Bragg grating reflections, time domain reflectometry, and line scanning techniques to determine the element position. A surface or downhole processor is used to interpret the sensor signals.

公开(公告)号：US5937945A

公开(公告)日：1999-08-17

申请号：US137167

申请日：1998-08-20

Applicant: Terry R. Bussear ,  Bruce E. Weightman

Inventor： Terry R. Bussear ,  Bruce E. Weightman

IPC: E21B34/06 ,  E21B34/10 ,  E21B41/00 ,  E21B43/12 ,  E21B43/00

CPC classification number: E21B34/066 ,  E21B41/00 ,  E21B43/123 ,  Y10T137/2934

Abstract: Computer control and sensory information are combined with gas lift valve having a plurality of individual openings which are openable or closeable individually to provide varying flow rates of the lift gas. Each of the openings is controlled and is sensitive to downhole sensors.

Abstract translation: 计算机控制和感官信息与具有多个单独开口的气体提升阀组合，该单独的开口可单独打开或关闭，以提供提升气体的变化的流速。 每个开口被控制并且对井下传感器敏感。

公开(公告)号：US5896924A

公开(公告)日：1999-04-27

申请号：US812467

申请日：1997-03-06

Applicant: Michael A. Carmody ,  Robert Coon ,  James H. Kritzler ,  Brian A. Roth ,  Terry R. Bussear ,  Bruce E. Weightman

Inventor： Michael A. Carmody ,  Robert Coon ,  James H. Kritzler ,  Brian A. Roth ,  Terry R. Bussear ,  Bruce E. Weightman

IPC: E21B34/06 ,  E21B34/10 ,  E21B41/00 ,  E21B43/12 ,  F04F1/08

CPC classification number: E21B34/066 ,  E21B41/00 ,  E21B43/123 ,  Y10T137/2934

Abstract: Computer control and sensory information are combined with gas lift valve having a plurality of individual openings which are openable or closeable individually to provide varying flow rates of the lift gas. Each of the openings is controlled and is sensitive to downhole sensors.

公开(公告)号：US5887657A

公开(公告)日：1999-03-30

申请号：US818569

申请日：1997-03-14

Applicant: Terry R. Bussear ,  Bruce E. Weightman

Inventor： Terry R. Bussear ,  Bruce E. Weightman

IPC: E21B17/02 ,  E21B23/00 ,  E21B23/03 ,  E21B33/10 ,  E21B33/127 ,  E21B34/06 ,  E21B34/10 ,  E21B34/16 ,  E21B41/00 ,  E21B43/14 ,  E21B47/01 ,  E21B47/06 ,  E21B49/00 ,  E21B49/08

CPC classification number: E21B17/028 ,  E21B23/00 ,  E21B23/03 ,  E21B33/10 ,  E21B33/127 ,  E21B34/06 ,  E21B34/066 ,  E21B34/10 ,  E21B34/16 ,  E21B41/00 ,  E21B43/14 ,  E21B47/01 ,  E21B47/06 ,  E21B49/008 ,  E21B49/08 ,  E21B49/087

Abstract: A permanently installed, remotely monitored and controlled transient pressure test system is provided. This system utilizes shut-in/choke valves, pressure sensors and flow meters which are permanently associated with the completion string to perform transient pressure tests in single and multiple zone production and injection wells. The present invention permits full bore testing which thereby eliminates undesirable wellbore storage effects. The present invention further allows for pressure testing limited only to a selected zone (or zones) in a well without expensive well intervention and without halting production from, or injection into, other zones in the well. The permanently located pressure test system of this invention also allows for real-time, downhole nodal sensitivity and control. This pressure test system may be permanently deployed either in production wells or injection wells.

Abstract translation: 提供永久安装的远程监控和瞬态压力测试系统。 该系统采用与完井柱永久相关的闭合/阻流阀，压力传感器和流量计，以在单区和多区生产和注入井中进行瞬态压力测试。 本发明允许全孔测试，从而消除不期望的井筒存储效应。 本发明还允许压力测试仅限于井中的选定区域（或区域），而不需要昂贵的井介入，而不会停止生产或注入井中的其它区域。 本发明的永久定位的压力测试系统还允许实时，井下节点灵敏度和控制。 该压力测试系统可以永久部署在生产井或注入井中。

公开(公告)号：US5743335A

公开(公告)日：1998-04-28

申请号：US534552

申请日：1995-09-27

Applicant: Terry R. Bussear

Inventor： Terry R. Bussear

IPC: E21B33/16 ,  E21B43/10 ,  E21B33/13

CPC classification number: E21B33/16 ,  E21B43/10

Abstract: The method includes running a liner, production packer and polished bore receptacle (PBR) into a well on the production tubing string, cementing the liner in place by pumping cement through the production tubing string, setting the packer, and optionally thereafter releasing an upper portion of the tubing string from a PBR. A seal assembly isolates the PBR bore from cement exposure during liner cementation. Annular pressure produces a reverse fluid surge and circulating flow to prevent PBR seal area contamination when the tubing string is lifted away from the PBR. A connecting assembly 12 is suspended from a production tubing string 11 to position a liner 17 in a wellbore. The connecting assembly transmits rotational and longitudinal forces from the production tubing string to properly position and cement the liner in the wellbore. The connecting assembly includes a device 20 to limit torque forces on the tubing string, and a longitudinal slip mechanism 28 permits limited longitudinal movement between the connecting assembly and tubing string. A packer 15 is set to seal between the production tubing string 11 and the well casing. An extended length of tubing 11a extends below the packer to provide a continuous tubing/liner-casing overlap area for cementation.

Abstract translation: 该方法包括将衬管，生产封隔器和抛光孔容器（PBR）运行到生产油管柱上的井中，通过将水泥泵送通过生产油管柱固定衬垫到位，设置封隔器，以及随后释放上部 的管柱。 密封组件在衬垫固化期间将PBR孔与水泥暴露隔离。 环形压力产生反向流体浪涌和循环流动，以防止当管柱从PBR提起时PBR密封区域被污染。 连接组件12从生产油管柱11悬挂以将衬套17定位在井眼中。 连接组件从生产油管柱传递旋转和纵向力，以适当地定位并将衬套粘结在井眼中。 连接组件包括用于限制油管柱上的扭矩力的装置20，并且纵向滑动机构28允许在连接组件和油管柱之间的有限纵向运动。 封隔器15被设置为在生产油管柱11和井套管之间进行密封。 管道11a的延伸长度延伸到封隔器下方，以提供用于胶结的连续的管道/衬套 - 套管重叠区域。