公开(公告)号：US09004173B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-14

申请号：US13104460

申请日：2011-05-10

申请人： Bennett M. Richard ,  Oleg A. Mazyar

发明人： Bennett M. Richard ,  Oleg A. Mazyar

IPC分类号： E21B33/08 ,  E21B36/00 ,  E21B33/16 ,  E21B37/04

CPC分类号： E21B36/00 ,  E21B33/08 ,  E21B33/16 ,  E21B37/04

摘要： Wiper plugs or other shapes are made from shape memory foam in a size large enough to wipe or clean a tubular of a predetermined size. The plug or other shape is then reformed to a smaller dimension above its transition temperature and allowed to cool while holding that shape. The smaller shape allows delivery through a running string that is smaller than the tubular string to be wiped. Preferably before reaching the string to be wiped, the trigger is applied to get the wiper or other shape above its transition temperature where it then reverts to the prior larger dimension for effective wiping of the string that it will next pass through. The trigger can be well fluid temperature or composition, applied heat from the tubular, generated heat within the wiper or other shape, or heat released from agents introduced into the well acting alone or in conjunction with well fluids.

摘要翻译： 刮水塞或其他形状由形状记忆泡沫制成，尺寸足够大以擦拭或清洁预定尺寸的管。 然后将塞子或其它形状重新形成为高于其转变温度的较小尺寸，并允许在保持该形状的同时冷却。 较小的形状允许通过小于待擦拭的管状串的运行的串来传送。 优选地，在到达待擦拭的绳子之前，施加触发器以将擦拭器或其它形状提升到其转变温度以上，然后将其还原到先前的较大尺寸以有效擦拭下一次穿过的串。 触发器可以是良好的流体温度或组成，来自管状物的应用热量，在擦拭器内产生的热量或其他形状，或者从引入单独或与井流体结合作用的井中的试剂释放的热量。

公开(公告)号：US08967276B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-03

申请号：US13352969

申请日：2012-01-18

申请人： Oleg A. Mazyar ,  Bennett M. Richard

发明人： Oleg A. Mazyar ,  Bennett M. Richard

IPC分类号： E21B29/00 ,  E21B43/26

CPC分类号： E21B34/063 ,  E21B43/12

摘要： A non-ballistic tubular perforating system includes a tubular having a wall with perforations therethrough, and plugs positioned within the perforations that are configured to dissolve in response to exposure to a first environment thereby creative of a second environment that can dissolve or increase porosity of cement.

摘要翻译： 非弹道管状穿孔系统包括具有穿过其中的穿孔的壁的管状物和位于穿孔内的塞子，其构造成响应于暴露于第一环境而溶解，从而创造出可溶解或增加水泥孔隙度的第二环境 。

公开(公告)号：US20130327138A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-12

申请号：US13491194

申请日：2012-06-07

申请人： Bennett M. Richard ,  David O. Craig

发明人： Bennett M. Richard ,  David O. Craig

IPC分类号： E21B47/00

CPC分类号： E21B47/09 ,  E21B47/0006 ,  E21B47/12

摘要： Systems and methods for distributed downhole sensing in which a polymeric sensor system is coupled to one or more pieces of downhole equipment. The polymeric sensor system has multiple electric or nano sensors embedded in a polymeric material such as a tape that can be applied to the downhole equipment to sense parameters at multiple, physically distributed locations. A monitoring unit at the surface of the well may receive data from the embedded sensors. A control unit at the surface of the well may communicate control information through the polymeric sensor system to electrically controlled equipment downhole, eliminating the need for a control line that is separate from the polymeric sensor system.

摘要翻译： 用于分布式井下感测的系统和方法，其中聚合物传感器系统联接到一个或多个井下设备。 聚合物传感器系统具有嵌入聚合物材料例如胶带中的多个电或纳米传感器，其可以应用于井下设备以在多个物理分布的位置处感测参数。 井的表面处的监测单元可以从嵌入式传感器接收数据。 井的表面处的控制单元可以通过聚合物传感器系统将控制信息传达到井下的电控设备，从而消除了与聚合物传感器系统分离的控制线的需要。

公开(公告)号：US20130277068A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-24

申请号：US13450070

申请日：2012-04-18

申请人： Bennett M. Richard

发明人： Bennett M. Richard

IPC分类号： E21B33/12

CPC分类号： E21B33/1208 ,  E21B33/127

摘要： A sealing system includes, a body, at least one swellable member in operable communication with the body configured to swell into sealing engagement with a structure proximate the body, and at least one shape memory member in operable communication with the body and configured to increase at least one dimension thereof in response to exposure to transition stimulus to cause the at least one shape memory member to contact both the body and the structure, the at least one shape memory member also configured to support the at least one swellable member against pressure urging it to move relative to at least one of the body and the structure.

摘要翻译： 密封系统包括主体，至少一个可膨胀构件，其与主体可操作地连通，构造成与靠近身体的结构膨胀成密封接合;以及至少一个形状记忆构件，其与主体可操作地连通并且被配置为增加 响应于暴露于过渡刺激以使所述至少一个形状记忆构件接触身体和结构的至少一个尺寸，所述至少一个形状记忆构件还构造成支撑所述至少一个可溶胀构件以抵抗压力 相对于身体和结构中的至少一个移动。

公开(公告)号：US20130081825A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-04

申请号：US13252809

申请日：2011-10-04

申请人： Gerald D. Lynde ,  Yang Xu ,  Bennett M. Richard ,  Douglas J. Murray ,  Edward J. O'Malley

发明人： Gerald D. Lynde ,  Yang Xu ,  Bennett M. Richard ,  Douglas J. Murray ,  Edward J. O'Malley

IPC分类号： E21B29/00 ,  E21B43/24

CPC分类号： E21B29/02 ,  E21B23/00 ,  E21B33/12

摘要： In one aspect, a method of method of performing a wellbore operation is disclosed that in one embodiment may include: providing a device that includes a non-explosive energetic material configured to disintegrate when subjected to a selected energy; placing the device at a selected location in the wellbore to perform a selected function; and subjecting the device to the selected energy to disintegrate the device in the wellbore after the device has performed the selected function. In another aspect an apparatus for use in a wellbore is disclosed that in one embodiment may include a device placed in the wellbore at a selected location, wherein the device includes a non-explosive energetic material configured to disintegrate when subjected to a selected energy, and a source of the selected energy configured to subject the device to the selected energy in the wellbore to disintegrate the device.

摘要翻译： 在一个方面，公开了一种执行井眼操作的方法的方法，在一个实施例中可以包括：提供一种装置，其包括配置成在受到所选择的能量时分解的非爆炸能量材料; 将设备放置在井眼中的选定位置以执行所选择的功能; 以及在所述装置执行所选择的功能之后对所述装置进行所选择的能量使所述井眼中的装置分解。 在另一方面，公开了一种在井筒中使用的装置，在一个实施例中可以包括在选定位置处放置在井眼中的装置，其中该装置包括配置成在受到选定能量时分解的非爆炸能量材料，以及 所选择的能量的源被配置为使得装置对井眼中的所选能量进行分解。

公开(公告)号：US20120285696A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-15

申请号：US13104460

申请日：2011-05-10

申请人： Bennett M. Richard ,  Oleg A. Mazyar

发明人： Bennett M. Richard ,  Oleg A. Mazyar

IPC分类号： E21B37/00

CPC分类号： E21B36/00 ,  E21B33/08 ,  E21B33/16 ,  E21B37/04

摘要： Wiper plugs or other shapes are made from shape memory foam in a size large enough to wipe or clean a tubular of a predetermined size. The plug or other shape is then reformed to a smaller dimension above its transition temperature and allowed to cool while holding that shape. The smaller shape allows delivery through a running string that is smaller than the tubular string to be wiped. Preferably before reaching the string to be wiped, the trigger is applied to get the wiper or other shape above its transition temperature where it then reverts to the prior larger dimension for effective wiping of the string that it will next pass through. The trigger can be well fluid temperature or composition, applied heat from the tubular, generated heat within the wiper or other shape, or heat released from agents introduced into the well acting alone or in conjunction with well fluids.

摘要翻译： 刮水塞或其他形状由形状记忆泡沫制成，尺寸足够大以擦拭或清洁预定尺寸的管。 然后将塞子或其它形状重新形成为高于其转变温度的较小尺寸，并允许在保持该形状的同时冷却。 较小的形状允许通过小于待擦拭的管状串的运行的串来传送。 优选地，在到达待擦拭的绳子之前，施加触发器以将擦拭器或其它形状提升到其转变温度以上，然后将其还原到先前的较大尺寸以有效擦拭下一次穿过的串。 触发器可以是良好的流体温度或组成，来自管的施加的热量，在擦拭器内产生的热量或其他形状，或从引入单独或与井流体结合作用的井中的试剂释放的热量。

公开(公告)号：US08191225B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-05

申请号：US12633602

申请日：2009-12-08

申请人： Bennett M. Richard

发明人： Bennett M. Richard

IPC分类号： B21D39/00

CPC分类号： E21B43/108 ,  Y10T29/49908 ,  Y10T29/49938

摘要： A screen that conforms to the borehole shape after expansion is disclosed. The screen comprises a compliant outer layer that takes the borehole shape on expansion. The outer layer is formed having holes to permit production flow. The material that is selected preferably swells with prolonged contact to well fluids to further close off annular gaps after expansion. In an alternative embodiment, the screen is not expanded and the swelling of the material alone closes off annular gaps. The outer sleeve is placed over the screen and the screen is placed on a base pipe and initially expanded from within the base pipe to secure the components of the screen assembly for running downhole, while minimizing or eliminating any welding among the layers. A variety of expansion tools can be used to expand the screen or screens downhole.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种符合膨胀后的钻孔形状的筛网。 屏幕包括在膨胀时采取钻孔形状的柔顺外层。 外层形成有孔以允许生产流动。 所选择的材料优选地与井液长时间接触地膨胀，以在膨胀后进一步封闭环形间隙。 在替代实施例中，屏幕不膨胀，并且材料的膨胀单独封闭环形间隙。 外套筒放置在屏幕上，屏幕放置在基管上，并且首先从基管内扩张，以固定用于在井下行走的屏幕组件的部件，同时最小化或消除层之间的任何焊接。 可以使用各种扩展工具来扩大屏幕或井下的屏幕。

公开(公告)号：US07909088B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-22

申请号：US11642423

申请日：2006-12-20

申请人： Edward J. O'Malley ,  Bennett M. Richard

发明人： Edward J. O'Malley ,  Bennett M. Richard

IPC分类号： E21B43/12

CPC分类号： E21B34/08 ,  E21B34/06 ,  E21B34/14 ,  E21B43/08

摘要： A screen section has a valve assembly to control flow through it. The valve is open and has a closure spring held compressed by a shape memory material that responds to the presence of a specific well fluid or fluids so that its property changes to allow the spring to deliver the stored potential energy to the valve member to close it when the specific well fluid or fluids are detected. The preferred material is a shape memory polymer that, for example, is sensitive to the presence of water or methane and gets softer to release the potential energy source to operate the downhole tool.

摘要翻译： 屏幕部分具有阀组件以控制通过它的流动。 阀门是开放的并且具有由形状记忆材料压缩的闭合弹簧，该形状记忆材料响应于特定井液或流体的存在，使得其性质改变以允许弹簧将存储的势能传递到阀构件以将其关闭 当检测到特定的井液或流体时。 优选的材料是形状记忆聚合物，其例如对水或甲烷的存在敏感，并且变得更柔软以释放势能来操作井下工具。

公开(公告)号：US07743825B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-29

申请号：US11607677

申请日：2006-12-01

申请人： Edward J. O'Malley ,  Bennett M. Richard

发明人： Edward J. O'Malley ,  Bennett M. Richard

IPC分类号： E21B33/128

CPC分类号： E21B33/1208 ,  E21B33/128 ,  E21B36/00

摘要： A packer or bridge plug uses a sealing element made from a shape memory polymer (SMP). The packer element receives heat or other stimulus to soften the SMP while the element is compressed and retained. While so retained, the heat or other stimulus is removed to allow the SMP to get stiff so that it effectively seals a surrounding tubular. High expansion rates are possible as the softness of the material under thermal input allows it to be reshaped to the surrounding tubular or to the surrounding open hole from a smaller size during run in and to effectively retain a sealed configuration after getting stiff on reduction in its core temperature while longitudinally compressed. The SMP or equivalent material whose modulus is changeable can be covered on the outside, the inside or both with an elastic material that protects the SMP and enhances the seal in the wellbore and against the mandrel.

摘要翻译： 封隔器或桥塞使用由形状记忆聚合物（SMP）制成的密封元件。 封隔器元件在元件被压缩并保持时接收热或其他刺激以软化SMP。 虽然如此保留，但是除去热或其它刺激物以使SMP变硬，使得其有效地密封周围的管。 高膨胀率是可能的，因为热输入下的材料的柔软性允许其在运行过程中从更小的尺寸重新成形到周围的管状物或周围的开放孔，并且在其减少之后有效地保持密封构型 核心温度同时纵向压缩。 其模量可改变的SMP或等效材料可以在外部，内部或两者上用保护SMP的弹性材料覆盖，并且增强井眼中和密封心轴上的密封。

公开(公告)号：US07726407B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-01

申请号：US11453406

申请日：2006-06-15

申请人： Edward T. Wood ,  Bennett M. Richard ,  Yang Xu

发明人： Edward T. Wood ,  Bennett M. Richard ,  Yang Xu

IPC分类号： E21B33/124

CPC分类号： E21B33/124 ,  E21B23/01 ,  E21B43/162

摘要： An isolation assembly for downhole injection use is described that features at least one isolation device mounted on a tubular so that when injection fluid changes the tubular temperature which can cause a length change in the tubular, an anchor for the tubular is provided to resist such a dimension change. The result is that the isolation device such as a packer can be left undamaged and retaining its sealing integrity. The anchor can be an inflatable or telescoping pistons disposed to grab in open hole. When using telescoping pistons, their placement on the liner and their pattern can meet the desired locations where grip is enhanced. Use of cement inflatable anchors is contemplated as an alternative.

摘要翻译： 描述了用于井下注射使用的隔离组件，其特征在于，安装在管状物上的至少一个隔离装置，使得当注射流体改变可导致管状物的长度变化的管状温度时，提供用于管状的锚固件 尺寸变化。 结果是诸如封隔器的隔离装置可以保持未损坏并保持其密封完整性。 锚固件可以是可膨胀或伸缩的活塞，其被设置成抓住露天孔。 当使用伸缩活塞时，它们在衬垫上的位置和它们的图案可以满足提高抓地力的所需位置。 考虑使用水泥充气锚杆作为替代方案。