公开(公告)号：US08136609B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-20

申请号：US12836895

申请日：2010-07-15

申请人： Fergus Hopwood ,  Phillip G. Martin ,  Richard Lewis

发明人： Fergus Hopwood ,  Phillip G. Martin ,  Richard Lewis

IPC分类号： E21B44/00

CPC分类号： E21B44/00

摘要： A wellbore drilling system includes a weight on bit controller configured to generate a normalized weight on bit output, a drilling torque controller configured to generate a normalized toque on bit output, and a differential pressure controller configured to generate a normalized differential pressure output. The system further includes a rate of penetration controller that is configured to multiply a rate of penetration setpoint with the normalized weight on bit output, the normalized torque on bit output, and the normalized differential pressure output to generate a rate of penetration output.

摘要翻译： 井眼钻井系统包括配置成产生钻头输出的归一化加权的位控制器上的重物，配置成产生位输出上的标准化转矩的钻井转矩控制器以及被配置为产生归一化差压输出的差压控制器。 该系统还包括穿透控制器的速率，其被配置为将穿透设定点的速率与位输出上的归一化权重，位输出上的归一化转矩和归一化差压输出相乘以产生穿透输出速率。

公开(公告)号：US20100300753A1

公开(公告)日：2010-12-02

申请号：US12836895

申请日：2010-07-15

申请人： Fergus Hopwood ,  Phillip G. Martin ,  Richard Lewis

发明人： Fergus Hopwood ,  Phillip G. Martin ,  Richard Lewis

IPC分类号： E21B44/00 ,  E21B47/00

CPC分类号： E21B44/00

摘要： A wellbore drilling system is disclosed herein, in which the system includes a weight on bit controller configured to generate a normalized weight on bit output, a drilling torque controller configured to generate a normalized toque on bit output, and a differential pressure controller configured to generate a normalized differential pressure output. The system further includes a rate of penetration controller that is configured to multiply a rate of penetration setpoint with the normalized weight on bit output, the normalized torque on pit output, and the normalized differential pressure output to generate a rate of penetration output.

摘要翻译： 本文公开了一种井眼钻井系统，其中系统包括配置成产生钻头输出的归一化加权的位控制器上的重物，配置成产生位输出上的标准化转矩的钻井扭矩控制器，以及配置成产生 归一化差压输出。 该系统还包括穿透控制器的速率，其被配置为将穿透设定点的速率与位输出上的归一化权重，凹坑输出上的归一化转矩和归一化差压输出相乘以产生穿透输出率。

公开(公告)号：US07775297B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-17

申请号：US11567488

申请日：2006-12-06

申请人： Fergus Hopwood ,  Phil Martin ,  Richard Lewis

发明人： Fergus Hopwood ,  Phil Martin ,  Richard Lewis

IPC分类号： E21B44/00

CPC分类号： E21B44/00

摘要： A wellbore drilling system is disclosed herein, in which the system includes a weight on bit controller configured to generate a normalized weight on bit output, a drilling torque controller configured to generate a normalized toque on bit output, and a differential pressure controller configured to generate a normalized differential pressure output. The system further includes a rate of penetration controller that is configured to multiply a rate of penetration setpoint with the normalized weight on bit output, the normalized torque on pit output, and the normalized differential pressure output to generate a rate of penetration output.

摘要翻译： 本文公开了一种井眼钻井系统，其中系统包括配置成产生钻头输出的归一化加权的位控制器上的重物，配置成产生位输出上的标准化转矩的钻井扭矩控制器，以及配置成产生 归一化差压输出。 该系统还包括穿透控制器的速率，其被配置为将穿透设定点的速率与位输出上的归一化权重，凹坑输出上的归一化转矩和归一化差压输出相乘以产生穿透输出率。

公开(公告)号：US20070095621A1

公开(公告)日：2007-05-03

申请号：US11263399

申请日：2005-10-31

申请人： Richard McConkie ,  Brenton Bluhm ,  Fergus Hopwood ,  Stephen Barr

发明人： Richard McConkie ,  Brenton Bluhm ,  Fergus Hopwood ,  Stephen Barr

IPC分类号： F16D65/24

CPC分类号： F16D55/42 ,  E21B19/008 ,  F16D65/42 ,  F16D65/44 ,  F16D65/54 ,  F16D65/853 ,  F16D2065/784 ,  F16D2066/003

摘要： An adjustable fluid cooled brake is provided that integrates the driven shaft and bearings with braking components to form a packaged assembly. The brake includes a driven shaft and two bearings disposed about the driven shaft. The brake further includes a housing disposed about the shaft and friction plates coupled to the housing and driven shaft. One end cap assembly of the brake is coupled to the housing and supports one of the bearings. The end cap assembly includes a pressure plate configured to compress the friction plates. Another end cap assembly is coupled to the housing and supports the other bearing. One of end cap assemblies is spaced from the housing by a spacer that may be adjusted to enable axial movement of the end cap assembly relative to the housing and the corresponding bearing thereby permitting adjustment of the brake.

摘要翻译： 提供了可调节的流体冷却制动器，其将从动轴和轴承与制动部件集成以形成包装组件。 制动器包括从动轴和设置在从动轴周围的两个轴承。 制动器还包括围绕轴设置的壳体和联接到壳体和从动轴的摩擦板。 制动器的一个端盖组件联接到壳体并支撑其中一个轴承。 端盖组件包括构造成压缩摩擦片的压板。 另一个端盖组件联接到壳体并支撑另一个轴承。 端盖组件中的一个与壳体间隔开间隔件，间隔件可被调整以使得端盖组件相对于壳体和相应的轴承能够轴向运动，从而允许制动器的调节。

公开(公告)号：US07665533B2

公开(公告)日：2010-02-23

申请号：US11923145

申请日：2007-10-24

申请人： Fergus Hopwood ,  Richard Lewis ,  Phil Martin

发明人： Fergus Hopwood ,  Richard Lewis ,  Phil Martin

IPC分类号： E21B19/16

CPC分类号： E21B19/165

摘要： A system to control a threading operation includes a first tubular and a second tubular, wherein the first tubular and the second tubular include corresponding thread profiles. The system further includes a drive assembly configured to rotate the second tubular with respect to the first tubular, wherein vertical and rotation movements of the drive assembly are controllable through a drive assembly controller, and wherein the drive assembly controller is configured to operate in a threading mode when the second tubular is threaded with the first tubular.

摘要翻译： 控制螺纹操作的系统包括第一管状管和第二管，其中第一管和第二管包括相应的螺纹型材。 所述系统还包括驱动组件，所述驱动组件构造成相对于所述第一管状物旋转所述第二管状物，其中所述驱动组件的垂直和旋转运动可通过驱动组件控制器控制，并且其中所述驱动组件控制器被配置为在螺纹 当第二管状物与第一管状物螺纹连接时。

公开(公告)号：US20080093088A1

公开(公告)日：2008-04-24

申请号：US11923145

申请日：2007-10-24

申请人： Fergus Hopwood ,  Richard Lewis ,  Phil Martin

发明人： Fergus Hopwood ,  Richard Lewis ,  Phil Martin

IPC分类号： E21B19/16

CPC分类号： E21B19/165

摘要： A system to control a threading operation includes a first tubular and a second tubular, wherein the first tubular and the second tubular include corresponding thread profiles. The system further includes a drive assembly configured to rotate the second tubular with respect to the first tubular, wherein vertical and rotation movements of the drive assembly are controllable through a drive assembly controller, and wherein the drive assembly controller is configured to operate in a threading mode when the second tubular is threaded with the first tubular.

摘要翻译： 控制螺纹操作的系统包括第一管状管和第二管，其中第一管和第二管包括相应的螺纹型材。 所述系统还包括驱动组件，所述驱动组件被配置为相对于所述第一管状物旋转所述第二管，其中所述驱动组件的垂直和旋转运动可通过驱动组件控制器控制，并且其中所述驱动组件控制器被配置为在螺纹 当第二管状物与第一管状物螺纹连接时。

公开(公告)号：US08604639B2

公开(公告)日：2013-12-10

申请号：US12868161

申请日：2010-08-25

申请人： Fergus Hopwood

发明人： Fergus Hopwood

IPC分类号： H02J3/00 ,  H02J3/14

CPC分类号： H02J3/14 ,  E21B3/00 ,  E21B41/0085 ,  E21B44/00 ,  Y10T307/414

摘要： A power limiting control system includes at least one power generator configured to provide power to a plurality of tools on a drilling rig; and a power limiting controller configured to control the provision of power from the power generator to the plurality of tools. The power limiting controller is adapted to perform a method including determining an individual power consumption for each of the plurality of tools; calculating a total power consumption from each respective individual power consumption of the plurality of tools; comparing the total power consumption of the plurality of tools to a total available power; ranking each respective individual power consumption by load size; and reducing power consumption of at least one of the plurality of tools based on rank when the total power consumption exceeds the total available power.

摘要翻译： 功率限制控制系统包括被配置为向钻机上的多个工具提供动力的至少一个发电机; 以及功率限制控制器，被配置为控制从所述发电机到所述多个工具的供电。 功率限制控制器适于执行一种方法，包括确定多个工具中的每个工具的个体功耗; 从所述多个工具的每个相应单独的功率消耗中计算总功耗; 将多个工具的总功耗与总可用功率进行比较; 按负载大小对每个单独的功耗进行排序; 并且当总功耗超过总可用功率时，基于等级来降低多个工具中的至少一个的功耗。

公开(公告)号：US07591349B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-22

申请号：US11263399

申请日：2005-10-31

申请人： Richard Carl McConkie ,  Brenton Charles Bluhm ,  Fergus Hopwood ,  Stephen Wayne Barr

发明人： Richard Carl McConkie ,  Brenton Charles Bluhm ,  Fergus Hopwood ,  Stephen Wayne Barr

IPC分类号： F16D55/02

CPC分类号： F16D55/42 ,  E21B19/008 ,  F16D65/42 ,  F16D65/44 ,  F16D65/54 ,  F16D65/853 ,  F16D2065/784 ,  F16D2066/003

摘要： An adjustable fluid cooled brake is provided that integrates the driven shaft and bearings with braking components to form a packaged assembly. The brake includes a driven shaft and two bearings disposed about the driven shaft. The brake further includes a housing disposed about the shaft and friction plates coupled to the housing and driven shaft. One end cap assembly of the brake is coupled to the housing and supports one of the bearings. The end cap assembly includes a pressure plate configured to compress the friction plates. Another end cap assembly is coupled to the housing and supports the other bearing. One of end cap assemblies is spaced from the housing by a spacer that may be adjusted to enable axial movement of the end cap assembly relative to the housing and the corresponding bearing thereby permitting adjustment of the brake.

摘要翻译： 提供了可调节的流体冷却制动器，其将从动轴和轴承与制动部件集成以形成包装组件。 制动器包括从动轴和设置在从动轴周围的两个轴承。 制动器还包括围绕轴设置的壳体和联接到壳体和从动轴的摩擦板。 制动器的一个端盖组件联接到壳体并支撑其中一个轴承。 端盖组件包括构造成压缩摩擦片的压板。 另一个端盖组件联接到壳体并支撑另一个轴承。 端盖组件中的一个与壳体间隔开间隔件，间隔件可被调整以使得端盖组件相对于壳体和相应的轴承能够轴向运动，从而允许制动器的调节。

公开(公告)号：US20080135290A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-12

申请号：US11567488

申请日：2006-12-06

申请人： Fergus Hopwood ,  Phil Martin ,  Richard Lewis

发明人： Fergus Hopwood ,  Phil Martin ,  Richard Lewis

IPC分类号： E21B44/00

CPC分类号： E21B44/00

摘要： A wellbore drilling system includes a weight on bit controller configured to generate a normalized WOB output, a drilling torque controller configured to generate a normalized TOB output, a differential pressure controller configured to generate a normalized DeltaP output, and a rate of penetration controller configured to multiply a ROP setpoint with the normalized WOB output, the normalized TOB output, and the normalized DeltaP output to generate a ROP output.

摘要翻译： 井眼钻井系统包括配置成产生归一化WOB输出的位控制器上的重物，被配置为产生归一化TOB输出的钻井扭矩控制器，被配置为产生归一化DeltaP输出的差压控制器以及被配置为 将ROP设定值与归一化的WOB输出，归一化的TOB输出和归一化的DeltaP输出相乘以产生ROP输出。

公开(公告)号：US08517692B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-27

申请号：US12868265

申请日：2010-08-25

申请人： Fergus Hopwood ,  Arun Natarajan

发明人： Fergus Hopwood ,  Arun Natarajan

IPC分类号： F04B49/08 ,  E21B21/08

CPC分类号： E21B21/08

摘要： A method of controlling pressure in a mud pump system includes generating a pressure limiting factor output using a pressure feedback input and a motor speed input to calculate a fluid conductance estimate, maintaining the pressure limiting factor output at a maximum value based on a pressure set-point, continuously updating a normal fluid conductance value based on the fluid conductance estimate while the pressure limiting factor output remains at the maximum value, freezing the normal fluid conductance value, if the pressure limiting factor output is less than the maximum value, calculating a change in fluid conductance based on the normal fluid conductance value and the fluid conductance estimate, generating at least one adaptive gain based on the change in fluid conductance, and controlling a motor speed of a pump in the mud pump system based on the at least one adaptive gain.

摘要翻译： 一种控制泥浆泵系统中的压力的​​方法包括使用压力反馈输入和电动机速度输入产生压力限制因子输出，以计算流体电导估计，基于压力设定值将压力限制因子输出维持在最大值， 点，当压力限制因子输出保持在最大值时，基于流体导电估计持续更新正常流体电导值，如果压力限制因子输出小于最大值，则冻结正常流体电导值，计算变化 基于正常流体导电值和流体电导估计的流体传导，基于流体传导的变化产生至少一个自适应增益，以及基于所述至少一个自适应控制来控制泥浆泵系统中的泵的电动机速度 获得。