Fault detection for active damping of a wellbore logging tool

    公开(公告)号:US09739143B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-08-22

    申请号:US14914203

    申请日:2014-08-07

    CPC classification number: E21B47/14 G01V1/48 G01V1/523 G01V2200/14 G01V2200/16

    Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting faults in the active damping of a logging tool are disclosed herein. A wellbore logging tool system comprises a processor, a memory, a wellbore logging tool comprising an acoustic transmitter, and a logging tool control module. The logging tool control module is operable to receive sensor signals from one or more sensors coupled to the wellbore logging tool after a damping control signal has been transmitted to the acoustic transmitter. The logging tool control module is also operable to determine one or more expected sensor signals, determine error values using the expected sensor signals and the sensor signals received from the one or more sensors, and compare the error values with one or more thresholds.

    Real-Time Downhole Drilling Mud Viscosity And Density Estimations

    公开(公告)号:US20170198536A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-07-13

    申请号:US15323836

    申请日:2016-07-13

    Abstract: Methods and systems for enhancing workflow performance in the oil and gas industry may estimate the properties of drilling muds (e.g., density and/or viscosity) located downhole with methods that utilize real-time data, estimated drilling mud properties, and mathematical models. Further, the methods described herein may optionally account for the uncertainties induced by sensor readings and dynamic modeling. For example, a method may include circulating a drilling mud through a mud circulation system; performing a plurality of measurements from various sensors in a mud circulation system; modeling in real-time drilling mud flow dynamics in the drilling mud using a mathematical dynamics model; predicting physical states of the drilling mud with the mathematical dynamics model, thereby producing model physical state predictions; inputting the measurements into the mathematical dynamics model; and adjusting discrepancies between the model physical state predictions and the measurements using the mathematical dynamics model.

    Managing a Wellsite Operation with a Proxy Model
    87.
    发明申请
    Managing a Wellsite Operation with a Proxy Model 审中-公开
    使用代理模型管理井场操作

    公开(公告)号:US20160230513A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-08-11

    申请号:US15025408

    申请日:2013-10-18

    Abstract: Techniques for managing a hydraulic fracturing operation include receiving a selection of a proxy model that represents a first principles model of a hydraulic fracturing operation, the proxy model including at least one property of a plurality of properties of the first principles model associated with the hydraulic fracturing operation; simulating the selected proxy model to generate a modeled output based on the property; and determining a value of a control setpoint for hydraulic fracturing operation equipment based on the modeled output.

    Abstract translation: 用于管理水力压裂操作的技术包括接收代表水力压裂操作的第一原理模型的代理模型的选择,所述代理模型包括与水力压裂相关联的第一原理模型的多个属性的至少一个性质 操作; 模拟所选择的代理模型以生成基于该属性的建模输出; 并根据建模的输出确定水力压裂作业设备的控制设定值。

    Alternating flow resistance increases and decreases for propagating pressure pulses in a subterranean well
    88.
    发明授权
    Alternating flow resistance increases and decreases for propagating pressure pulses in a subterranean well 有权
    交替流阻对地下井中传播压力脉冲的增加和减小

    公开(公告)号:US09394759B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-19

    申请号:US13904777

    申请日:2013-05-29

    CPC classification number: E21B34/08 E21B47/18 Y10T137/2087

    Abstract: A method of propagating pressure pulses in a well can include flowing a fluid composition through a variable flow resistance system which includes a vortex chamber having at least one inlet and an outlet, a vortex being created when the fluid composition spirals about the outlet, and a resistance to flow of the fluid composition alternately increasing and decreasing. The vortex can be alternately created and dissipated in response to flowing the fluid composition through the system. A well system can include a variable flow resistance system which propagates pressure pulses into a formation in response to flow of a fluid composition from the formation.

    Abstract translation: 在井中传播压力脉冲的方法可以包括使流体组合物流过可变流阻系统,该系统包括具有至少一个入口和出口的涡流室,当流体组合物围绕出口螺旋时产生的涡流,以及 液体组合物的流动阻力交替增加和减少。 响应于使流体组合物流过系统,涡流可以交替地产生和消散。 井系统可以包括可变流阻系统,其响应于来自地层的流体组合物的流动将压力脉冲传播到地层中。

    REMOVAL OF STICK-SLIP VIBRATIONS IN A DRILLING ASSEMBLY
    89.
    发明申请
    REMOVAL OF STICK-SLIP VIBRATIONS IN A DRILLING ASSEMBLY 审中-公开
    在钻井组件中拆卸滑块滑动振动

    公开(公告)号:US20160194946A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-07

    申请号:US14912087

    申请日:2013-09-17

    CPC classification number: E21B44/04 E21B3/00 E21B44/00 E21B47/0006 G05B13/0265

    Abstract: An example method for removal of stick-slip vibrations may comprise receiving a command directed to a controllable element of a drilling assembly. A smooth trajectory profile may be generated based, at least in part, on the command. A frictional torque value for a drill bit of the drilling assembly may be determined. The example method may further include generating a control signal based, at least in part, on the trajectory profile, the frictional torque value, and a model of the drilling assembly, and transmitting the control signal to the controllable element.

    Abstract translation: 用于去除粘滑振动的示例性方法可以包括接收指向钻井组件的可控元件的命令。 可以至少部分地基于命令生成平滑的轨迹曲线。 可以确定钻孔组件的钻头的摩擦转矩值。 该示例性方法还可以包括至少部分地基于轨迹轮廓,摩擦转矩值和钻井组件的模型生成控制信号,以及将控制信号发送到可控元件。

    Pressure differential flow meter including a constriction device that can create multiple areas of constriction
    90.
    发明授权
    Pressure differential flow meter including a constriction device that can create multiple areas of constriction 有权
    压力差流量计包括可产生多个收缩区域的收缩装置

    公开(公告)号:US08984961B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-24

    申请号:US13766549

    申请日:2013-02-13

    CPC classification number: G01F1/40 G01F1/44

    Abstract: A pressure differential flow meter for determining the flow rate of a fluid comprises a constriction device, wherein the constriction device is capable of creating at least a first area of constriction and a second area of constriction having cross-sectional areas that are different, wherein the constriction device automatically moves from the first area of constriction to the second area of constriction when the pressure differential increases above or falls below a predetermined range, and wherein the pressure differential is based on the fluid velocity of the fluid flowing in the flow meter. A method of determining the flow rate of a fluid using the pressure differential flow meter comprises flowing the fluid through the flow meter.

    Abstract translation: 用于确定流体流速的压力差流量计包括收缩装置,其中收缩装置能够产生至少第一收缩区域和具有不同截面面积的第二收缩区域,其中, 当压差升高到或超过预定范围时,收缩装置自动地从收缩部的第一区域移动到第二收缩区域,并且其中压差基于在流量计中流动的流体的流体速度。 使用压差流量计确定流体的流速的方法包括使流体流过流量计。

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