ACOUSTIC DATA COLLECTION METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR HYDROCARBON PRODUCING WELLS

    公开(公告)号:US20210293134A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-09-23

    申请号:US16827071

    申请日:2020-03-23

    Inventor: Dieter J. Becker

    Abstract: Acoustic data can be collected from oil wells having various configurations of tubing and casing and under various operational conditions such as pumping, shut-in, and transition phases such as pressure build up. The acoustic data is collected by a microphone in response to the generation of an acoustic pulse that is transmitted into the well. There is typically substantial noise in the well pipes and this noise can degrade the quality of the reflected data recorded from the acoustic pulse. Much of this noise is produced by the flow of gas in the tubing and associated flow lines. Apparatus for use with the well can be configured to control the state of certain valves which can lead to a reduction of the noise received for the microphone that records the acoustic data.

    Process for the purification of sewage while recapturing the fatty and
albuminous matter in reusable form
    2.
    发明授权
    Process for the purification of sewage while recapturing the fatty and albuminous matter in reusable form 失效
    净化污水的过程,同时以可重复使用的形式重新获得脂肪和蛋白质

    公开(公告)号:US4208282A

    公开(公告)日:1980-06-17

    申请号:US952951

    申请日:1978-10-20

    Inventor: Dieter J. Becker

    Abstract: There is disclosed a process for the purification of sewage containing fatty and albuminous matter. Raw sewage, which is optionally subjected to primary settling in a primary settling tank, is adjusted so that the pH is approximately the same as the isoelectric point of the main components of the proteins present in the sewage. The sewage is then mixed with an aqueous solution of a substituted anionic starch to precipitate the fatty and albuminous matter by flocculation. Following a short dwell time period, the sewage is subjected to an expansion flotation under a dispersion pressure of 4.5-6 bar. The flotation sludge is separated and a clarified effluent is obtained. The flotation sludge is sterilized by treatment with ultraviolet radiation and the clarified effluent is passed to waste.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种净化含有脂肪和蛋白质物质的污水的方法。 可调节在初级沉淀池中初次沉降的原污水,使得pH与污水中存在的蛋白质的主要成分的等电点大致相同。 然后将污水与取代的阴离子淀粉的水溶液混合,通过絮凝沉淀出脂肪和白蛋白物质。 在短停留时间之后,在4.5-6巴的分散压力下对污水进行膨胀浮选。 分离浮选污泥,得到澄清的废水。 浮选污泥用紫外线辐射处理灭菌,澄清后的废水通过废物处理。

    Acoustic data collection methods and apparatus for hydrocarbon producing wells

    公开(公告)号:US11655704B2

    公开(公告)日:2023-05-23

    申请号:US16827071

    申请日:2020-03-23

    Inventor: Dieter J. Becker

    CPC classification number: E21B47/047 G01V1/137 G01V1/46

    Abstract: Acoustic data can be collected from oil wells having various configurations of tubing and casing and under various operational conditions such as pumping, shut-in, and transition phases such as pressure build up. The acoustic data is collected by a microphone in response to the generation of an acoustic pulse that is transmitted into the well. There is typically substantial noise in the well pipes and this noise can degrade the quality of the reflected data recorded from the acoustic pulse. Much of this noise is produced by the flow of gas in the tubing and associated flow lines. Apparatus for use with the well can be configured to control the state of certain valves which can lead to a reduction of the noise received for the microphone that records the acoustic data.

    Wireless Well Fluid Extraction Monitoring System
    4.
    发明申请
    Wireless Well Fluid Extraction Monitoring System 审中-公开
    无线井液萃取监测系统

    公开(公告)号:US20150308257A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-10-29

    申请号:US14737124

    申请日:2015-06-11

    CPC classification number: E21B47/0007 E21B47/0008 E21B47/122 E21B47/18

    Abstract: A system for wirelessly monitoring a well fluid extraction process, which operates in conjunction with a host computer. The system includes a wireless base that has a base radio and a communication port to interface with the host computer. The system also has a first remote with a first remote radio that communicates with the base radio using a radio protocol. The first remote also has a first sensor interface that can receive a first sensor signal. The first remote digitally samples the first sensor signal at a predetermined sampling rate, and then communicates first sampled data to the wireless base through the radio protocol. A host software application, which executes on the host computer, receives the first sampled data from the wireless base communication port.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于无线监测与主计算机结合操作的井液提取过程的系统。 该系统包括具有基本无线电和与主计算机接口的通信端口的无线基站。 系统还具有第一遥控器,其具有使用无线电协议与基站无线电通信的第一远程无线电。 第一遥控器还具有可接收第一传感器信号的第一传感器接口。 第一遥控器以预定采样率对第一传感器信号进行数字采样,然后通过无线电协议将第一采样数据传送到无线基站。 在主计算机上执行的主机软件应用从无线基站通信端口接收第一采样数据。

    Determination of plunger location and well performance parameters in a borehole plunger lift system

    公开(公告)号:US06634426B2

    公开(公告)日:2003-10-21

    申请号:US09999024

    申请日:2001-10-31

    Abstract: Plunger lift operations are difficult to optimize due to lack of knowledge of tubing pressure, casing pressure, bottom-hole pressure, liquid accumulation in the tubing and location of the plunger. Monitoring the plunger position in the tubing helps the operator (or controller) to optimize the removal of liquids and gas from the well. The plunger position can be tracked from the surface by monitoring acoustic signals generated as the plunger falls down the tubing. When the plunger passes by a tubing collar recess, an acoustic pulse is generated that travels up the gas within the tubing. The acoustic pulses are monitored at the surface, and are converted to an electrical signal by a microphone. The signal is digitized, and the digitized data is stored in a computer. Software processes this data along with the tubing and casing pressure data to display plunger depth, plunger velocity and well pressures vs. time. Plunger arrival at the liquid level in the tubing and plunger arrival at the bottom of the tubing are identified on the time plots. Inflow performance is calculated. Software displays the data and analysis in several formats including a graphical representation of the well showing the tubing and casing pressures, plunger location, gas and liquid volumes and flow rates in the tubing and annulus, and inflow performance relationship at operator selected periodic intervals throughout the cycle. Several field cases are presented to show how this information is applied to optimization of plunger lift operations.

    Process for purification of waste waters accumulated from pulp
production, particularly from chlorine bleaching of pulp
    6.
    发明授权
    Process for purification of waste waters accumulated from pulp production, particularly from chlorine bleaching of pulp 失效
    净化从纸浆生产中积累的废水的方法,特别是纸浆的氯漂白

    公开(公告)号:US4490257A

    公开(公告)日:1984-12-25

    申请号:US582487

    申请日:1984-02-22

    Inventor: Dieter J. Becker

    Abstract: There is disclosed a process for purification of waste waters accumulating from the production of pulp, particularly from chlorine bleaching of pulp, which comprises the combination of the following steps:(a) release of solid particles from the waste water in a series-connected, mechanical purification stage,(b) introduction of the pre-cleaned waste water into an electrolysis installation, wherein the waste water is subjected to constant movement during an anodic oxidation treatment, and an electric potential differential is plotted between the electrodes and the pH of the waste water is set and maintained at approximately 1 to 6.5 in a known manner,(c) transfer of the waste water thus treated from stage (b) into a flocculation (sedimentation) zone, in which an aqueous solution of a powerful cationic polyelectrolyte is fed to the waste water at room temperature and under constant movement, and the pH is set and maintained at 1 to 6.5, and flocculation of colloids and suspended components occurs,(d) transfer of the waste water thus treated together with the flocculated products from stage (c) into another zone, in which the flocculated products are separated out,(e) neutralization of the waste water which is freed of the flocculated products, and(f) transfer of the neutralized waste water into an activated sludge installation, in which, with addition of additive nutrient materials, suitable microorganisms cause biological decomposition of the organic products still present in the waste water, whereupon the waste water which is thus clarified is discharged into a receiving stream.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种净化从纸浆生产中积聚的废水的方法,特别是从纸浆的氯漂白中提取的方法,其包括以下步骤的组合:(a)将来自废水的固体颗粒从串联连接, 机械净化阶段,(b)将预清洗的废水引入电解装置,其中废水在阳极氧化处理期间经受恒定运动,并且在电极之间绘制电位差, 以已知的方式将废水固化并保持在约1至6.5,(c)将由(b)阶段处理的废水转移到絮凝(沉淀)区,其中强力阳离子聚电解质的水溶液为 在室温和恒定运动下进料到废水中,pH值保持在1〜6.5,胶体和悬浮液的絮凝 发生污染,(d)将这样处理的废水与来自阶段(c)的絮凝产物一起转移到其中分离出絮凝产物的另一区域,(e)中和无絮凝的废水 产品,和(f)将中和废水转移到活性污泥装置中,其中通过添加添加剂营养物质,合适的微生物引起仍然存在于废水中的有机产物的生物分解,因此废水 这样澄清就被排放到接收流中。

    Wireless well fluid extraction monitoring system
    7.
    发明授权
    Wireless well fluid extraction monitoring system 有权
    无线井液萃取监测系统

    公开(公告)号:US09080438B1

    公开(公告)日:2015-07-14

    申请号:US13437125

    申请日:2012-04-02

    CPC classification number: E21B47/0007 E21B47/0008 E21B47/122 E21B47/18

    Abstract: A system for wirelessly monitoring a well fluid extraction process, which operates in conjunction with a host computer. The system includes a wireless base that has a base radio and a communication port to interface with the host computer. The system also has a first remote with a first remote radio that communicates with the base radio using a radio protocol. The first remote also has a first sensor interface that can receive a first sensor signal. The first remote digitally samples the first sensor signal at a predetermined sampling rate, and then communicates first sampled data to the wireless base through the radio protocol. A host software application, which executes on the host computer, receives the first sampled data from the wireless base communication port.

    Abstract translation: 一种用于无线监测与主计算机结合操作的井液提取过程的系统。 该系统包括具有基本无线电和与主计算机接口的通信端口的无线基站。 系统还具有第一遥控器,其具有使用无线电协议与基站无线电通信的第一远程无线电。 第一遥控器还具有可接收第一传感器信号的第一传感器接口。 第一遥控器以预定采样率对第一传感器信号进行数字采样,然后通过无线电协议将第一采样数据传送到无线基站。 在主计算机上执行的主机软件应用从无线基站通信端口接收第一采样数据。

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