公开(公告)号：US09388686B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-12

申请号：US13004135

申请日：2011-01-11

申请人： Michael R. Konopczynski ,  Eric Davis ,  John L. Maida, Jr. ,  Etienne M. Samson ,  Michel J. Leblanc ,  Christopher M. Jones ,  Michael T. Pelletier ,  Michael L. Fripp

发明人： Michael R. Konopczynski ,  Eric Davis ,  John L. Maida, Jr. ,  Etienne M. Samson ,  Michel J. Leblanc ,  Christopher M. Jones ,  Michael T. Pelletier ,  Michael L. Fripp

IPC分类号： E21B43/12 ,  E21B47/10 ,  E21B43/14

CPC分类号： E21B47/102 ,  E21B43/14

摘要： A method of flowing fluid from a formation, the method comprising: sensing presence of a reservoir impairing substance in the fluid flowed from the formation; and automatically controlling operation of at least one flow control device in response to the sensing of the presence of the substance. A well system, comprising: at least one sensor which senses whether a reservoir impairing substance is present; and at least one flow control device which regulates flow of a fluid from a formation in response to indications provided by the sensor.

摘要翻译： 一种从地层流动流体的方法，所述方法包括：感测从地层流出的流体中存在损伤物质的存在; 以及响应于对所述物质的存在的感测而自动控制至少一个流量控制装置的操作。 一种井系统，包括：至少一个传感器，其感测储层损伤物质是否存在; 以及至少一个流量控制装置，其响应于由传感器提供的指示来调节来自地层的流体的流动。

公开(公告)号：US20140299330A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-09

申请号：US14350358

申请日：2013-02-08

申请人： Michael L. Fripp ,  Aaron J. Bonner

发明人： Michael L. Fripp ,  Aaron J. Bonner

IPC分类号： E21B34/06

CPC分类号： E21B34/066 ,  E21B34/063 ,  E21B34/14 ,  E21B43/08 ,  E21B43/12 ,  E21B43/14

摘要： A wireless actuation system comprises a transmitter, an actuation system comprising a receiving antenna, and one or more sliding members transitional from a first position to a second position. The transmitter is configured to transmit an electromagnetic signal, and the sliding member prevents a route of fluid communication via one or more ports of a housing when the sliding member is in the first position. The sliding member allows fluid communication via the one or more ports of the housing when the sliding member is in the second position, and the actuation system is configured to allow the sliding member to transition from the first position to the second position in response to recognition of the electromagnetic signal by the receiving antenna.

公开(公告)号：US08714262B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-06

申请号：US13180597

申请日：2011-07-12

申请人： Michael L. Fripp ,  Jason D. Dykstra

发明人： Michael L. Fripp ,  Jason D. Dykstra

IPC分类号： E21B43/36 ,  F17D3/00

CPC分类号： E21B43/0122 ,  E02B15/048 ,  Y02A20/204 ,  Y10T137/0324 ,  Y10T137/402

摘要： According to an embodiment, a method of limiting the amount of oil in a sea comprises: positioning a device for directing the flow of a fluid adjacent to a wellhead, wherein the device comprises: a first fluid passageway; a second fluid passageway; a third fluid passageway, wherein the first fluid passageway is operatively connected to the second and third fluid passageways; and a fluid director, wherein the fluid director is operatively connected to the first, second, and third fluid passageways, and wherein depending on at least one of the properties of a fluid, the fluid director directs the fluid to increasingly flow into the second or third fluid passageways. This embodiment is useful in limiting the amount of oil when a blowout has occurred. According to another embodiment, a method of reducing the amount of oil in a sea comprises: inserting at least one component of the device for directing the flow of a fluid into a portion of a sea, wherein the portion of the sea comprises the oil, and wherein depending on at least one of the properties of a fluid, the fluid director directs the fluid to increasingly flow into the second or third fluid passageways. This embodiment is useful for reducing the amount of oil in a sea when an oil slick has occurred.

摘要翻译： 根据一个实施例，一种限制海洋中的油量的方法包括：定位用于引导邻近井口的流体流的装置，其中该装置包括：第一流体通道; 第二流体通道; 第三流体通道，其中所述第一流体通道可操作地连接到所述第二和第三流体通道; 和流体导向器，其中所述流体导向器可操作地连接到所述第一，第二和第三流体通道，并且其中根据流体的至少一个性质，所述流体导向器引导流体越来越多地流入所述第二或第二流体通道 第三流体通道。 该实施例在限制发生井喷时的油量方面是有用的。 根据另一个实施例，减少海上油量的方法包括：将装置的至少一个部件插入以将流体流引导到海洋的一部分中，其中海洋的一部分包括油， 并且其中，取决于流体的特性中的至少一个，流体导向器引导流体越来越多地流入第二或第三流体通道。 该实施例对于在发生油滑时减少海洋中的油量是有用的。

公开(公告)号：US20130264051A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-10

申请号：US13440823

申请日：2012-04-05

申请人： Donald G. KYLE ,  Matthew J. MERRON ,  Michael L. FRIPP

发明人： Donald G. KYLE ,  Matthew J. MERRON ,  Michael L. FRIPP

IPC分类号： E21B31/06 ,  E21B41/00

CPC分类号： E21B41/00 ,  E21B23/00 ,  E21B34/06 ,  E21B47/011 ,  E21B47/0905

摘要： A system for use with a subterranean well can include a magnetic sensor, a magnetic device which propagates a magnetic field to the magnetic sensor, and a barrier positioned between the magnetic sensor and the magnetic device. The barrier can comprise a relatively low magnetic permeability material. A method of isolating a magnetic sensor from a magnetic device in a subterranean well can include separating the magnetic sensor from the magnetic device with a barrier interposed between the magnetic sensor and the magnetic device, the barrier comprising a relatively low magnetic permeability material. A well tool can include a housing having a flow passage formed through the housing, a magnetic sensor in the housing, and a barrier which separates the magnetic sensor from the flow passage, the barrier having a lower magnetic permeability as compared to the housing.

摘要翻译： 与地下井一起使用的系统可以包括磁传感器，将磁场传播到磁传感器的磁性装置，以及位于磁传感器和磁性装置之间的障碍物。 阻挡层可以包括相对较低的磁导率材料。 将磁传感器与地下井中的磁性装置隔离的方法可以包括将磁传感器与磁性装置分离，其中介于磁性传感器和磁性装置之间的屏障，阻挡层包括相对较低的磁导率材料。 井具可以包括具有通过壳体形成的流动通道的壳体，壳体中的磁传感器以及将磁传感器与流动通道分离的屏障，所述屏障与壳体相比具有较低的磁导率。

公开(公告)号：US20120255740A1

公开(公告)日：2012-10-11

申请号：US13438872

申请日：2012-04-04

申请人： Michael L. Fripp ,  Jason D. Dykstra

发明人： Michael L. Fripp ,  Jason D. Dykstra

IPC分类号： E21B34/08

CPC分类号： E21B43/12 ,  E21B43/14

摘要： Apparatus and methods are described for autonomously controlling fluid flow in a tubular in a wellbore. A fluid is flowed through an inlet passageway into a biasing mechanism. A fluid flow distribution is established across the biasing mechanism. The fluid flow distribution is altered in response to a change in the fluid characteristic over time. In response, fluid flow through a downstream sticky switch assembly is altered, thereby altering fluid flow patterns in a downstream vortex assembly. The method “selects” based on a fluid characteristic, such as viscosity, density, velocity, flow rate, etc. The biasing mechanism can take various forms such as a widening passageway, contour elements along the biasing mechanism, or a curved section of the biasing mechanism passageway. The biasing mechanism can include hollows formed in the passageway wall, obstructions extending from the passageway wall, fluid diodes, Tesla fluid diodes, a chicane, or abrupt changes in passageway cross-section.

摘要翻译： 描述了用于自主控制井眼中的管中的流体流动的装置和方法。 流体通过入口通道流入偏压机构。 跨越偏置机构建立流体流动分布。 响应于流体特性随时间的变化而改变流体流动分布。 作为响应，通过下游粘性开关组件的流体流动被改变，从而改变下游涡流组件中的流体流动模式。 该方法基于诸如粘度，密度，速度，流量等的流体特性来选择。偏置机构可以采取各种形式，例如加宽通道，沿着偏压机构的轮廓元件或偏置机构的弯曲部分 通道。 偏压机构可以包括形成在通道壁中的中空部，从通道壁延伸的障碍物，流体二极管，特斯拉流体二极管，通道或通道横截面的突然变化。

公开(公告)号：US20120241143A1

公开(公告)日：2012-09-27

申请号：US13489504

申请日：2012-06-06

申请人： Adam D. Wright ,  Michael L. Fripp ,  Kevin D. Fink ,  Donald Perkins ,  Jimmie R. Williamson ,  Mark D. Kalman

发明人： Adam D. Wright ,  Michael L. Fripp ,  Kevin D. Fink ,  Donald Perkins ,  Jimmie R. Williamson ,  Mark D. Kalman

IPC分类号： E21B34/16 ,  E21B34/06 ,  E21B34/00

CPC分类号： E21B23/04 ,  E21B41/00

摘要： Well tools including valves operable by low electrical input. One well tool includes a valve which controls fluid communication between pressure regions in a well, the valve including a rotatable member which is biased to rotate, and a brake or clutch which prevents rotation of the member. Another valve includes a barrier which separates reactants, with the valve being operable in response to the barrier being opened and the reactants thereby reacting with each other. Yet another valve includes a barrier which separates the pressure regions, and a control circuit which heats the barrier to a weakened state. Another valve includes a member displaceable between open and closed positions, a restraining device which resists displacement of the member, and a control device which degrades or deactivates the restraining device and thereby permits the member to displace between its open and closed positions, in response to receipt of a predetermined signal.

摘要翻译： 井工具包括可由低电气输入操作的阀门。 一个井的工具包括一个控制井中的压力区域之间的流体连通的阀门，该阀门包括被旋转的可旋转部件，以及防止该部件旋转的制动器或离合器。 另一个阀包括分离反应物的阻挡物，阀可响应于打开的阻挡层而起作用，并且反应物因此彼此反应。 另一个阀包括分隔压力区域的屏障，以及将屏障加热到弱化状态的控制电路。 另一个阀包括可在打开位置和关闭位置之间移动的构件，阻止构件的移动的限制装置，以及控制装置，其降低或停用限制装置，从而允许构件在其打开和关闭位置之间移动，响应于 接收预定信号。

公开(公告)号：US20120179428A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-12

申请号：US13141058

申请日：2009-11-30

申请人： Jason D. Dykstra ,  Kenneth L. Schwendemann ,  Orlando DeJesus ,  Michael L. Fripp ,  Syed Hamid ,  Tommy F. Grigsby

发明人： Jason D. Dykstra ,  Kenneth L. Schwendemann ,  Orlando DeJesus ,  Michael L. Fripp ,  Syed Hamid ,  Tommy F. Grigsby

IPC分类号： G06F17/50 ,  G06G7/48

CPC分类号： E21B47/04 ,  E21B43/04 ,  E21B47/06 ,  E21B47/09

摘要： A system for completing a wellbore (38) having multiple zones. The system includes a completion (42) having a plurality of landing points defined therein positioned within the wellbore (38). A service tool is axially movable within the completion (42). The service tool is coupled to a pipe string (36) extending from the surface and selectively supported by a movable block (30) above the surface. A subsurface model is defined in a computer operably associated with the wellbore (38). The model is operable to predict the position of the service tool relative to the landing points of the completion (42) based upon a dynamic lumped mass model of the service tool and a dynamic lumped capacitance thermal model of the wellbore environment.

摘要翻译： 一种用于完成具有多个区域的井筒（38）​​的系统。 该系统包括其中定义在其中的多个着陆点定位在井眼（38）内的完井（42）。 服务工具可以在完成（42）内轴向移动。 服务工具联接到从表面延伸并由表面上方的可移动块（30）选择性地支撑的管柱（36）。 在与井筒（38）​​可操作地相关联的计算机中限定了地下模型。 该模型可操作以基于服务工具的​​动态集中质量模型和井眼环境的动态集总电容热模型来预测服务工具相对于完成（42）的着陆点的位置。

公开(公告)号：US08196653B2

公开(公告)日：2012-06-12

申请号：US12419640

申请日：2009-04-07

申请人： Michael L. Fripp ,  Floyd R. Simonds ,  Jean-Marc Lopez ,  Syed Hamid ,  Donald G. Kyle ,  Jason Dykstra

发明人： Michael L. Fripp ,  Floyd R. Simonds ,  Jean-Marc Lopez ,  Syed Hamid ,  Donald G. Kyle ,  Jason Dykstra

IPC分类号： E03B3/18 ,  E21B43/08

CPC分类号： E21B43/08 ,  E21B34/08 ,  E21B43/12 ,  E21B47/12

摘要： Construction of well screens utilizing pre-formed annular-shaped elements. A well screen includes a filter layer configured to filter fluid flowing through the well screen and a drainage layer which radially supports the filter layer, the drainage layer including multiple individual annular-shaped elements Another well screen includes a drainage layer configured to support the filter layer, with the drainage layer including at least one cavity molded therein. Another well screen includes a base pipe and a layer made up of multiple individual annular-shaped elements stacked coaxially on the base pipe. A cavity is formed in at least one of the elements.

摘要翻译： 利用预先形成的环形元件构造井眼。 井筛包括过滤层，其被配置为过滤流过井网的流体和径向地支撑过滤层的排水层，排水层包括多个单独的环形元件。另一井井筛包括排水层，其被配置成支撑过滤层 其中排水层包括模制在其中的至少一个模腔。 另一个井眼屏幕包括基管和由多个单独的环形元件组成的层，它们同轴地堆叠在基管上。 在至少一个元件上形成空腔。

公开(公告)号：US20120138304A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-07

申请号：US12958625

申请日：2010-12-02

申请人： Jason D. Dykstra ,  Michael L. Fripp

发明人： Jason D. Dykstra ,  Michael L. Fripp

IPC分类号： E21B34/00

CPC分类号： E21B43/20 ,  E21B34/08 ,  F15D1/02 ,  Y10T137/2115 ,  Y10T137/2267

摘要： A device for directing the flow of a fluid comprises: a pressure pocket; a first fluid passageway; a pressure source; and a pressure switch, wherein the first fluid passageway operationally connects at least the pressure pocket and the pressure source, and wherein the pressure switch is positioned adjacent to the pressure source. According to an embodiment, depending on at least one of the properties of the fluid, the fluid that flows into the pressure pocket changes. In one embodiment, the change is the fluid increasingly flows into the pressure pocket. In another embodiment, the change is the fluid decreasingly flows into the pressure pocket. According to another embodiment, a flow rate regulator comprises: the device for directing the flow of a fluid; a second fluid passageway; a third fluid passageway; and a fourth fluid passageway.

摘要翻译： 用于引导流体流动的装置包括：压力袋; 第一流体通道; 压力源 以及压力开关，其中所述第一流体通道至少可操作地连接所述压力袋和所述压力源，并且其中所述压力开关邻近所述压力源定位。 根据实施例，根据流体的特性中的至少一个，流入压力袋的流体变化。 在一个实施例中，变化是流体越来越多地流入压力袋。 在另一个实施例中，改变是流体减少地流入压力袋。 根据另一实施例，流量调节器包括：用于引导流体流动的装置; 第二流体通道; 第三流体通道; 和第四流体通道。

公开(公告)号：US20110266001A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-03

申请号：US12770568

申请日：2010-04-29

申请人： Jason D. Dykstra ,  Michael L. Fripp ,  Orlando DeJesus

发明人： Jason D. Dykstra ,  Michael L. Fripp ,  Orlando DeJesus

IPC分类号： E21B34/06 ,  E21B34/08

CPC分类号： E21B34/08 ,  E21B43/12

摘要： Apparatus and methods for controlling the flow of fluid, such as formation fluid, through an oilfield tubular positioned in a wellbore extending through a subterranean formation. Fluid flow is autonomously controlled in response to change in a fluid flow characteristic, such as density or viscosity. In one embodiment, a fluid diverter is movable between an open and closed position in response to fluid density change and operable to restrict fluid flow through a valve assembly inlet. The diverter can be pivotable, rotatable or otherwise movable in response to the fluid density change. In one embodiment, the diverter is operable to control a fluid flow ratio through two valve inlets. The fluid flow ratio is used to operate a valve member to restrict fluid flow through the valve. In other embodiments, the fluid diverter moves in response to a change in the fluid to affect fluid flow patterns in a tubular, the change in flow pattern operating a valve assembly.

摘要翻译： 用于控制诸如地层流体的流体流过位于穿过地下地层的井眼中的油田管的装置和方法。 流体流动是根据流体流动特性（如密度或粘度）的变化而自主控制的。 在一个实施例中，流体转向器可响应于流体密度变化而在打开和关闭位置之间移动，并可操作以限制流过阀组件入口的流体。 分流器可以响应于流体密度变化而可枢转，可旋转或以其它方式移动。 在一个实施例中，分流器可操作以通过两个阀入口控制流体流量比。 流体流量比用于操作阀构件以限制流过阀的流体流动。 在其他实施例中，流体转向器响应于流体的变化而移动以影响管中的流体流动模式，操作阀组件的流动模式的变化。