公开(公告)号：US10851630B2

公开(公告)日：2020-12-01

申请号：US15716821

申请日：2017-09-27

Applicant: Suncor Energy Inc.

Inventor： Hugo Acosta Ramirez ,  Todd Pugsley

IPC: E21B43/24 ,  C01B32/50 ,  C01C1/00 ,  E21B43/285 ,  F22B1/18 ,  F22B1/22 ,  F23L7/00 ,  C01B13/00 ,  C10G1/04 ,  E21C41/24

Abstract: A process for in situ thermal recovery of hydrocarbons from a reservoir is provided. The process includes: providing an oxygen-enriched mixture, fuel, feedwater and an additive including at least one of ammonia, urea and a volatile amine to a Direct-Contact Steam Generator (DCSG); operating the DCSG, including contacting the feedwater and the additive with hot combustion gas to obtain a steam-based mixture including steam, CO2 and the additive; injecting the steam-based mixture or a stream derived from the steam-based mixture into the reservoir to mobilize the hydrocarbons therein; and producing a produced fluid including the hydrocarbons.

公开(公告)号：US10718192B2

公开(公告)日：2020-07-21

申请号：US15252069

申请日：2016-08-30

Applicant: Suncor Energy Inc.

Inventor： Martin Lastiwka

IPC: E21B43/12 ,  E21B43/24

Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling the inflow of materials into a production well during recovery of hydrocarbons from a hydrocarbon-containing reservoir. The system includes a flow control device configured to limit steam flow and hot water flow from the hydrocarbon-containing reservoir.

公开(公告)号：US20200171447A1

公开(公告)日：2020-06-04

申请号：US16786137

申请日：2020-02-10

Applicant: Suncor Energy Inc.

Inventor： Adrian Peter Revington ,  William Matthew Martin ,  Jamie Eastwood ,  Marvin Harvey Weiss

IPC: B01F5/04

Abstract: A method and device for in-line injecting of flocculated agent into a fluid flow of mature fine tailings (MAT). The method includes the steps of: a) providing a fluid flow of mature fine tailings to be treated along a given channel fluidly connected to the pipeline; b) providing a source of flocculating agent; and c) introducing flocculating agent inside the fluid flow of mature fine tailings via a plurality of injection outlets for injecting the flocculating agent into the fluid flow in a dispersed manner so as to increase an exposed surface area of the injected flocculating agent and thus increase a corresponding reaction with the mature fine tailings, for an improved flocculation of said mature fine tailings, and/or other desired end results. Also disclosed is a kit with corresponding components for assembling the in-line injection device to be connected in-line with the pipeline carrying the mature fine tailings to be treated.

公开(公告)号：US20200017777A1

公开(公告)日：2020-01-16

申请号：US16509337

申请日：2019-07-11

Applicant: Suncor Energy Inc.

Inventor： Kelly BENHAM ,  Bernard Mark ARCHER ,  Nicholas Daniel BENHAM

IPC: C10G47/22 ,  C10G47/36 ,  C10G1/02

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to upgrading difficult to process heavy-oil. In particular, the disclosure relates to upgrading heavy oil and other high carbon content materials by using an integrated thermal-process (ITP) that utilizes anti-coking management and toluene insoluble organic residues (TIOR) management to directly incorporate lighter hydrocarbons into high molecular weight, low hydrogen content hydrocarbons such as thermally processed heavy oil products. This process can be integrated with other thermal processing schemes, such as cokers and visbreakers, to improve the conversion and yields from these integrated processes.

公开(公告)号：US20190331336A1

公开(公告)日：2019-10-31

申请号：US16358426

申请日：2019-03-19

Applicant: Suncor Energy Inc.

Inventor： Fei QI ,  Mathew WALKER

IPC: F22B37/56 ,  F28F27/00 ,  F22B35/18

Abstract: The following provides a system and method to predict an indicator of tube fouling in a fired apparatus such as a boiler. Historical data can be collected when the tubing is still considered to be clean, and used to build a first model between an indicator of fouling, such as tube skin temperature, and boiler load. The actual measurement of that indicator of fouling can then be compared against the model output, such that the error between the model and measurement is considered an indication of the tube fouling. Moreover, the rate of change of the model error can be used to measure the fouling rate. Next, historical data on the fluid feed quality can be collected and together with the historical error rate change data can be combined to develop a second model. This second model reflects how fluid feed quality variables may affect the fouling rate over time.

公开(公告)号：US10450511B2

公开(公告)日：2019-10-22

申请号：US15440794

申请日：2017-02-23

Applicant: SUNCOR ENERGY INC.

Inventor： Gary Bunio ,  Iftikhar Huq

IPC: C10G1/00 ,  C10C3/06 ,  C10G1/04 ,  C10G67/04 ,  C10G21/00

Abstract: Methods are described for the production of a hydrocarbon product and selective rejection of low quality hydrocarbons from a bitumen-containing material, where product quality, production yield, processing input requirements, and environmental benefits are assessed for selecting a candidate method for deployment. The methods facilitate selection and deployment of sustainable hydrocarbon production operations rather than focusing on maximizing volumetric yield of hydrocarbons.

公开(公告)号：US20190187678A1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-20

申请号：US16219393

申请日：2018-12-13

Applicant: Suncor Energy Inc.

Inventor： Stephen MUINDA ,  Millar IVERSON ,  Greg GAUDET ,  Mohammad CHADY ,  Feng JU

IPC: G05B23/02 ,  G05B13/04 ,  G05B13/02 ,  F17D5/06 ,  G01M3/00 ,  G01M3/28

CPC classification number: G05B23/0283 ,  F17D5/06 ,  G01M3/002 ,  G01M3/2815 ,  G05B13/0265 ,  G05B13/048

Abstract: A system and method are provided for monitoring a piping network. The method includes obtaining data comprising temperature, displacement, and vibration measurements from a plurality of sensor assemblies. The sensor assemblies are selectively installed at a plurality of locations in the piping network, and the piping network is subjected to at least one multi-phase flow effect during its operation. The method also includes analyzing the data using at least one model to: predict pipe life, detect an operational or pipe damage event, and/or trigger preventative maintenance.

公开(公告)号：US20170088447A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-30

申请号：US15273896

申请日：2016-09-23

Applicant: Suncor Energy Inc.

Inventor： Martin Flatley

IPC: C02F3/02 ,  C02F1/56 ,  C02F1/52

CPC classification number: C02F3/02 ,  C02F1/288 ,  C02F1/5236 ,  C02F1/5245 ,  C02F1/56 ,  C02F1/72 ,  C02F3/006 ,  C02F9/00 ,  C02F2001/007 ,  C02F2101/32 ,  C02F2101/325 ,  C02F2101/34 ,  C02F2103/10 ,  C02F2103/365 ,  C02F2209/02 ,  C02F2209/04 ,  C02F2209/06 ,  C02F2209/10 ,  C02F2209/11 ,  C02F2209/44 ,  Y02W10/15

Abstract: A method is provided for the treatment of waste streams resulting from the processing of hydrocarbons that contain naphthenic acids, for example desalter brine resulting from the extraction or production of hydrocarbons from an oil sands reservoir. Naphthenic acids can be removed from these streams by removing oil-wet solids from the waste stream prior to conventional waste water processing, and the oil-wet solids can further be independently remediated to reduce naphthenic acid concentration for disposal.

公开(公告)号：US20170071201A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-16

申请号：US15272147

申请日：2016-09-21

Applicant: Suncor Energy Inc.

Inventor： Michael Fefer ,  Jun Liu ,  Tomoki Ruo ,  Sonia Edith Hevia

IPC: A01N37/34 ,  A01N25/30 ,  A01N25/04

CPC classification number: A01N37/34 ,  A01N25/00 ,  A01N25/04 ,  A01N25/30 ,  A01N27/00 ,  A01N43/52 ,  A01N43/653 ,  A01N43/90 ,  A01N47/30 ,  A01N47/38 ,  A01N47/40 ,  A01N55/02 ,  C09B67/0067 ,  C09B67/0089 ,  A01N47/34 ,  A01N53/00 ,  A01N2300/00

Abstract: Oil-in-water fungicidal formulations are prepared having pigment dispersed therein, the pigment being stable within the oil-in-water emulsion as a result of the addition of suitable silicone surfactants and suitable emulsifiers. The formulations can be prepared either as a 2-pack formulation or as a single formulation. In the case of the single formulation polyethylene glycol is also added. In either case, the formulations show a synergistic effect through the addition of the pigment, the resulting formulations having an increased efficacy. Further, the formulations show a synergistic effect when mixed with conventional chemical fungicides, both being added in reduced amounts compared to recommended rates.

Abstract translation: 制备水包油杀真菌制剂，其中分散有颜料，由于加入合适的硅氧烷表面活性剂和合适的乳化剂，颜料在水包油乳液中是稳定的。 制剂可以作为2包制剂或单一制剂来制备。 在单配方的情况下也加入聚乙二醇。 在任一情况下，制剂通过加入颜料显示协同效应，所得制剂具有增加的功效。 此外，当与常规化学杀真菌剂混合时，制剂显示出协同效应，两者都以比推荐的比例减少的量加入。

公开(公告)号：US20160356130A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-08

申请号：US15117160

申请日：2015-02-03

Applicant: SUNCOR ENERGY INC.

Inventor： Grant DUNCAN

IPC: E21B43/10 ,  E21B33/12

Abstract: There is provided a method for effecting at least partial interference of a fluid passage extending between a casing, disposed within a wellbore that is penetrating a subterranean formation, and the subterranean formation. The method includes detecting the fluid passage, and effecting an operative displacement of a casing section of the casing such that at least partial interference of the fluid passage is effected.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种方法，用于至少部分地干扰设置在穿透地下地层的井眼内的壳体与地层之间延伸的流体通道。 该方法包括检测流体通道，并且实现壳体的壳体部分的有效位移，使得至少部分干扰流体通道。