公开(公告)号：US11313215B2

公开(公告)日：2022-04-26

申请号：US16220332

申请日：2018-12-14

Applicant: Xiaohua Yi ,  Mark M. Disko ,  Limin Song ,  David A. Howell

Inventor： Xiaohua Yi ,  Mark M. Disko ,  Limin Song ,  David A. Howell

IPC: E21B44/00 ,  E21B43/26 ,  E21B47/16 ,  E21B47/01 ,  E21B43/12 ,  E21B47/13 ,  E21B47/107 ,  G01V1/28 ,  E21B43/11 ,  E21B47/103

Abstract: Provided are methods and systems for monitoring and modifying stimulation operations in a reservoir. In particular, the methods and systems utilize a downhole telemetry system, such as a network of sensors and downhole wireless communication nodes, to monitor various stimulation operations.

公开(公告)号：US11035226B2

公开(公告)日：2021-06-15

申请号：US16139427

申请日：2018-09-24

Applicant: Scott W. Clawson ,  Katie M. Walker ,  Mark M. Disko

Inventor： Scott W. Clawson ,  Katie M. Walker ,  Mark M. Disko

IPC: E21B47/14 ,  H04B11/00 ,  E21B47/12 ,  E21B47/13 ,  G01V1/44 ,  G01V3/30

Abstract: A method and system are described for wirelessly communicating within a wellbore. The method includes constructing a communication network for a wellbore accessing a subsurface region and using the communication network in hydrocarbon operations, such as hydrocarbon exploration, hydrocarbon development, and/or hydrocarbon production.

公开(公告)号：US10689962B2

公开(公告)日：2020-06-23

申请号：US16159193

申请日：2018-10-12

Applicant: Timothy I. Morrow ,  Randy C. Tolman ,  Renzo M. Angeles Boza ,  Mark M. Disko ,  Max Deffenbaugh

Inventor： Timothy I. Morrow ,  Randy C. Tolman ,  Renzo M. Angeles Boza ,  Mark M. Disko ,  Max Deffenbaugh

IPC: E21B43/267 ,  E21B43/04 ,  E21B34/06 ,  E21B43/26 ,  E21B34/10 ,  E21B47/06 ,  E21B43/11

Abstract: Remotely actuated screenout relief valves, systems and methods are disclosed herein. The methods include providing a proppant slurry stream that includes proppant to a casing conduit that is defined by a casing string that extends within a subterranean formation. The methods further include detecting an operational parameter that is indicative of a screenout event within the casing conduit. Responsive to the detecting, the methods include providing a flush fluid stream to the casing conduit, opening the remotely actuated screenout relief valve, and displacing the proppant from the casing conduit into the subterranean formation with the flush fluid stream via the remotely actuated screenout relief valve. The methods may further include closing the remotely actuated screenout relief valve. The systems include hydrocarbon wells that include the remotely actuated screenout relief valve and/or hydrocarbon wells that include controllers that are configured to perform at least a portion of the methods.

公开(公告)号：US20190249548A1

公开(公告)日：2019-08-15

申请号：US16269083

申请日：2019-02-06

Applicant: Yibing Zhang ,  Limin Song ,  Katie M. Walker ,  Mark M. Disko ,  Scott William Clawson ,  Patrick M. Moore ,  David M. Chorneyko

Inventor： Yibing Zhang ,  Limin Song ,  Katie M. Walker ,  Mark M. Disko ,  Scott William Clawson ,  Patrick M. Moore ,  David M. Chorneyko

IPC: E21B47/16 ,  H04L29/08 ,  H04W4/38 ,  E21B47/06

CPC classification number: E21B47/16 ,  E21B47/06 ,  H04L67/12 ,  H04W4/38

Abstract: In conjunction with a communication network, for example, a downhole wireless network for transmission of data along a tubular body, disclosed herein are: (1) a variety of hardware interfacing methods with sensors and downhole tools; (2) sensing concepts that are enabled by the unique interfaces; (3) physical implementation of the integrated sensor/communication node structures; (4) related software communication protocols. The interfaces may support both data communication and power transfer.

公开(公告)号：US10100635B2

公开(公告)日：2018-10-16

申请号：US14434733

申请日：2013-12-18

Applicant: Stuart R. Keller ,  Timothy I. Morrow ,  James S. Burns ,  Max Deffenbaugh ,  Mark M. Disko ,  David A. Stiles

Inventor： Stuart R. Keller ,  Timothy I. Morrow ,  James S. Burns ,  Max Deffenbaugh ,  Mark M. Disko ,  David A. Stiles

IPC: G01V3/00 ,  E21B47/18 ,  E21B47/12 ,  E21B47/01

Abstract: A system for downhole telemetry is provided herein. The system employs a series of communications nodes spaced along a tubular body in a wellbore. Each communications node is associated with a sensor that senses data indicative of a formation condition or a wellbore parameter along a subsurface formation. The data is stored in memory until a logging tool is run into the wellbore. The data is transmitted from the respective communications nodes to a receiver in the logging tool. The data is then transferred to the surface. A method of transmitting data in a wellbore is also provided herein. The method uses a logging tool to harvest data in a wellbore from a plurality of sensor communications nodes.

公开(公告)号：US09631485B2

公开(公告)日：2017-04-25

申请号：US14434728

申请日：2013-12-18

Applicant: Stuart R. Keller ,  Timothy I. Morrow ,  Max Deffenbaugh ,  Mark M. Disko ,  David A. Stiles

Inventor： Stuart R. Keller ,  Timothy I. Morrow ,  Max Deffenbaugh ,  Mark M. Disko ,  David A. Stiles

IPC: E21B47/16 ,  E21B47/01 ,  E21B17/10 ,  G01V11/00

CPC classification number: E21B47/16 ,  E21B17/1078 ,  E21B47/011 ,  G01V11/002

Abstract: A system for downhole telemetry employs a series of communications nodes spaced along a tubular body such as a pipe in a wellbore. The nodes allow hybrid wired-and-wireless communication between one or more sensors residing at the level of a subsurface formation and a receiver at the surface. The nodes employ electro-acoustic transducers providing node-to-node communication up a wellbore at high data transmission rates. A method of transmitting data in a wellbore uses a plurality of data transmission nodes situated along a tubular body to deliver an alternating electrical and acoustic transmission of data along the wellbore.

公开(公告)号：US20150292320A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-15

申请号：US14435396

申请日：2013-12-18

Applicant: John M. Lynk ,  Timothy I. Morrow ,  Stuart R. Keller ,  Max Deffenbaugh ,  Mark M. Disko ,  David A. Stiles

Inventor： John M. Lynk ,  Timothy I. Morrow ,  Stuart R. Keller ,  Max Deffenbaugh ,  Mark M. Disko ,  David A. Stiles

IPC: E21B47/16 ,  E21B47/12

CPC classification number: E21B47/16 ,  E21B47/123

Abstract: A system for downhole telemetry employs a series of communications nodes spaced along a tubular body such as a pipe in a wellbore. The nodes allow for hybrid wired-and-wireless communication between one or more sensors residing at the level of a subsurface formation, and a receiver at the surface. The communications nodes employ electro-acoustic transducers that provide for node-to-node communication partially up a wellbore, and then high speed data transmission using a wire for the remaining distance up to the surface. A method of transmitting data in a wellbore uses a plurality of data transmission nodes situated along a tubular body to deliver wireless signals partially up the wellbore, and then wired signals the remaining distance.

Abstract translation: 用于井下遥测的系统采用沿管状体（例如井筒中的管道）间隔开的一系列通信节点。 这些节点允许位于地下地层水平的一个或多个传感器与表面上的接收器之间的混合有线和无线通信。 通信节点使用电声换能器，其部分向上提供井筒的节点到节点通信，然后使用线路进行高速数据传输，直到表面的剩余距离。 在井筒中传输数据的方法使用沿着管状体位于多个数据传输节点的方式，将无线信号部分地向上传送到井眼，然后有线向其发送信号。

公开(公告)号：US08850882B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-07

申请号：US12455895

申请日：2009-06-09

Applicant: Jianmin Qu ,  Laurence J. Jacobs ,  Limin Song ,  Jormarie Bitar ,  Mark M. Disko

Inventor： Jianmin Qu ,  Laurence J. Jacobs ,  Limin Song ,  Jormarie Bitar ,  Mark M. Disko

IPC: G01F23/00 ,  G01F23/296

CPC classification number: G01F23/296 ,  G01F23/2966

Abstract: The present invention is a non-intrusive method to determine the fluid level in a vessel. In a preferred embodiment, the vessel is a delayed coker drum in a refinery. Waves are generated in the vessel from an outside source. For wall vibration generated in the frequency range of 1-20,000 Hz, accelerometers on the exterior wall of the vessel measures the attenuation of the vibration modes of the vessel. The fluid level can related to the attenuation of the vibration mode. For wall vibration generated in the ultrasonic range, the wave traveling in the vessel wall are guided waves. The guided wave will leak energy into the fluid inside the vessel and will attenuate depending on the fluid level. Ultrasonic receivers on the outside of the vessel measure the attenuation. The fluid level can be related attenuation of the ultrasonic waves.

Abstract translation: 本发明是用于确定容器中的液位的非侵入性方法。 在优选的实施方案中，该容器是炼油厂中的延迟焦化鼓。 波浪是从外部来源产生的。 对于在1-20,000Hz频率范围内产生的壁振动，容器外壁上的加速度计测量容器振动模式的衰减。 液位与振动模式的衰减有关。 对于在超声波范围内产生的壁振动，在血管壁中行进的波是导波。 引导波会将能量泄漏到容器内的流体中，并且会根据液位而衰减。 容器外部的超声波接收器测量衰减。 液位可以与超声波的衰减有关。

公开(公告)号：US08850881B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-07

申请号：US12387886

申请日：2009-05-08

Applicant: Limin Song ,  Julio D. Lobo ,  Jormarie Bitar ,  Mark M. Disko

Inventor： Limin Song ,  Julio D. Lobo ,  Jormarie Bitar ,  Mark M. Disko

IPC: G01F23/296

CPC classification number: G01F23/296 ,  G01F23/2966

Abstract: The present invention is a non-intrusive method to determine the fluid level in a vessel. In a preferred embodiment, the vessel is a delayed coker drum in a refinery. Waves are generated in the vessel from an outside source. For wall vibration generated in the frequency range of 1-20,000 Hz, accelerometers on the exterior wall of the vessel measures the frequency of the vibration modes of the vessel. The fluid level can be related to the frequency of the vibration mode.

Abstract translation: 本发明是用于确定容器中的液位的非侵入性方法。 在优选的实施方案中，该容器是炼油厂中的延迟焦化鼓。 波浪是从外部来源产生的。 对于在1-20,000Hz频率范围内产生的壁振动，容器外壁上的加速度计测量容器振动模式的频率。 液位可以与振动模式的频率有关。

公开(公告)号：US5296133A

公开(公告)日：1994-03-22

申请号：US925362

申请日：1992-08-04

Applicant: George M. Kramer ,  Daniel P. Leta ,  William A. Lamberti ,  Mark M. Disko ,  Sutinder K. Behal ,  Edwin R. Ernst

Inventor： George M. Kramer ,  Daniel P. Leta ,  William A. Lamberti ,  Mark M. Disko ,  Sutinder K. Behal ,  Edwin R. Ernst

IPC: C10G1/00 ,  C10G1/04 ,  C10L9/02

CPC classification number: C10G1/006 ,  C10L9/02

Abstract: A process for preparing a low ash coal wherein coal is depolymerized at low temperature by contacting finely divided coal with a hard acid and soft base, and extracting the depolymerized coal to remove mineral contaminants.

Abstract translation: 一种制备低灰分煤的方法，其中煤通过使细分散的煤与硬酸和软碱接触而在低温下解聚，并且提取解聚的煤以除去矿物污染物。