Downhole tools for controlled fracture initiation and stimulation

    公开(公告)号:US11187068B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-11-30

    申请号:US16264139

    申请日:2019-01-31

    Abstract: A downhole tool can be advanced downhole a wellbore. The downhole tool can include an electromagnetic source, a directional antenna, and a casing. The casing can either completely or partially consist of ceramic materials. The directional antenna can be oriented to direct electromagnetic radiation generated by the electromagnetic source towards the ceramic materials of the casing. In response to receiving the electromagnetic radiation, the ceramic materials can absorb the electromagnetic radiation, which can cause the ceramic materials to rapidly increase in temperature.

    LASER-BASED MONITORING TOOL
    63.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20210285325A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-09-16

    申请号:US16816583

    申请日:2020-03-12

    Abstract: An example CO2 monitoring systems is configured for monitoring levels of CO2 in a wellbore. A CO2 monitoring system may include one or more laser monitoring tools. A laser monitoring tool may include an optical element to output a laser beam, a detector to receive the laser beam, a first chamber housing the optical element and detector, and a second chamber including an inlet and an outlet receive and release, respectively, wellbore fluid. The first chamber may be in fluid connection with second chamber via a gas permeable membrane. Gas may permeate from second chamber into first chamber. Gas in the first chamber is subjected to a laser beam. Absorption of light by the gas is measured, and content of gas is determined based at least in part on the amount of light absorption by the gas.

    Laser tool
    65.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10968736B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-04-06

    申请号:US15982398

    申请日:2018-05-17

    Abstract: An example laser tool is configured to operate within a wellbore of a hydrocarbon-bearing rock formation. The tool includes one or more optical transmission media. The one or more optical transmission media are part of an optical path originating at a laser generator configured to generate a laser beam. The one or more optical transmission media are for passing the laser beam. The tool includes a mono-optic element that is part of the optical path. The mono-optic element is for receiving the laser beam from the one or more optical transmission media and for altering at least one of a geometry or a direction of the laser beam for output to the hydrocarbon-bearing rock formation. The tool also includes one or more sensors to monitor one or more conditions in the wellbore and to output signals based on the one or more conditions.

    IN-SITU HEATING FLUIDS WITH ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION

    公开(公告)号:US20210054721A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-02-25

    申请号:US17080646

    申请日:2020-10-26

    Abstract: Methods, apparatus and systems for in-situ heating fluids with electromagnetic radiation are provided. An example tool includes a housing operable to receive a fluid flowed through a flow line and a heater positioned within the housing. The heater includes a number of tubular members configured to receive portions of the fluid and an electromagnetic heating assembly positioned around the tubular members and configured to generate electromagnetic radiation transmitted to heat the tubular members. The heated tubular members can heat the portions of the fluid to break emulsion in the fluid. Upstream the heater, the tool can include a homogenizer operable to mix the fluid to obtain a homogenous fluid and a stabilizer operable to stabilize the fluid to obtain a linear flow. Downstream the heater, the tool can include a separator operable to separate lighter components from heavier components in the fluid after the emulsion breakage.

    In-situ heating fluids with electromagnetic radiation

    公开(公告)号:US10830017B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-11-10

    申请号:US16272807

    申请日:2019-02-11

    Abstract: Methods, apparatus and systems for in-situ heating fluids with electromagnetic radiation are provided. An example tool includes a housing operable to receive a fluid flowed through a flow line and a heater positioned within the housing. The heater includes a number of tubular members configured to receive portions of the fluid and an electromagnetic heating assembly positioned around the tubular members and configured to generate electromagnetic radiation transmitted to heat the tubular members. The heated tubular members can heat the portions of the fluid to break emulsion in the fluid. Upstream the heater, the tool can include a homogenizer operable to mix the fluid to obtain a homogenous fluid and a stabilizer operable to stabilize the fluid to obtain a linear flow. Downstream the heater, the tool can include a separator operable to separate lighter components from heavier components in the fluid after the emulsion breakage.

    DOWNHOLE TOOLS FOR CONTROLLED FRACTURE INITIATION AND STIMULATION

    公开(公告)号:US20200248543A1

    公开(公告)日:2020-08-06

    申请号:US16264139

    申请日:2019-01-31

    Abstract: A downhole tool can be advanced downhole a wellbore. The downhole tool can include an electromagnetic source, a directional antenna, and a casing. The casing can either completely or partially consist of ceramic materials. The directional antenna can be oriented to direct electromagnetic radiation generated by the electromagnetic source towards the ceramic materials of the casing. In response to receiving the electromagnetic radiation, the ceramic materials can absorb the electromagnetic radiation, which can cause the ceramic materials to rapidly increase in temperature.

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