公开(公告)号：US07721822B2

公开(公告)日：2010-05-25

申请号：US11372803

申请日：2006-03-10

申请人： Sven Krueger ,  Volker Krueger ,  Harald Grimmer ,  Roger W. Fincher ,  Larry A. Watkins ,  Peter Aronstam ,  Peter Fontana

发明人： Sven Krueger ,  Volker Krueger ,  Harald Grimmer ,  Roger W. Fincher ,  Larry A. Watkins ,  Peter Aronstam ,  Peter Fontana

IPC分类号： E21B21/08

CPC分类号： E21B21/08 ,  E21B2021/006

摘要： Methods and control systems are provided for a wellbore drilling system having an active differential pressure device (APD device) in fluid communication with a returning fluid. The APD Device creates a differential pressure across the device, which reduces the pressure below or downhole of the device. In embodiments, a control unit controls the APD Device in real time via a data transmission system. In one arrangement, the data transmission system includes data links formed by conductors associated with the drill string. The conductors, which may include electrical wires and/or fiber optic bundles, couple the control unit to the APD Device and other downhole tools such as sensors. In other arrangements, the data link can include data transmission stations that use acoustic, EM, and/or RF signals to transfer data. In still other embodiments, a mud pulse telemetry system can be used in transfer data and command signals.

摘要翻译： 为具有与返回流体流体连通的主动差压装置（APD装置）的井眼钻井系统提供方法和控制系统。 APD装置在整个装置上产生压差，从而将装置的压力降低或降低。 在实施例中，控制单元通过数据传输系统实时地控制APD设备。 在一种布置中，数据传输系统包括由与钻柱相关联的导体形成的数据链。 可以包括电线和/或光纤束的导体将控制单元耦合到APD装置和诸如传感器的其它井下工具。 在其他布置中，数据链路可以包括使用声学，EM和/或RF信号来传输数据的数据传输站。 在其它实施例中，泥浆脉冲遥测系统可用于传送数据和命令信号。

公开(公告)号：US07353887B2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-08

申请号：US11221429

申请日：2005-09-08

申请人： Sven Krueger ,  Volker Krueger ,  Harald Grimmer ,  Larry A. Watkins ,  Peter Aronstam ,  Peter Fontana ,  Roger W. Fincher

发明人： Sven Krueger ,  Volker Krueger ,  Harald Grimmer ,  Larry A. Watkins ,  Peter Aronstam ,  Peter Fontana ,  Roger W. Fincher

IPC分类号： E21B7/00

CPC分类号： B63B21/502 ,  E21B7/002 ,  E21B7/128 ,  E21B7/28 ,  E21B17/206 ,  E21B19/002 ,  E21B19/09 ,  E21B19/22 ,  E21B21/00 ,  E21B21/001 ,  E21B21/08 ,  E21B33/076 ,  E21B43/121 ,  E21B43/122 ,  E21B2021/006

摘要： An active differential pressure device (APD device) in fluid communication with a returning fluid creates a differential pressure across the device, which controls pressure below the APD Device. In embodiments, a control unit controls the APD Device to provide a selected pressure differential at a wellbore bottom, adjacent a casing shoe, in an intermediate wellbore location, or in a casing. In one arrangement, the control system is pre-set at the surface such that the APD Device provides a substantially constant pressure differential. In other arrangements, the control system adjusts an operating parameter of the APD Device to provide a desired pressure differential in response to one or more measured parameters. Devices such as an adjustable bypass can be used to control the APD Device. In other embodiments, one or more flow control devices coupled to the return fluid reduce the effective pressure differential provided by the APD Device.

摘要翻译： 与返回流体流体连通的主动差压装置（APD装置）在整个装置上产生压差，控制压力低于APD装置。 在实施例中，控制单元控制APD装置，以在井眼底部，邻近套管鞋，中间井筒位置或套管中提供选定的压力差。 在一种布置中，控制系统被预先设置在表面上，使得APD装置提供基本恒定的压力差。 在其他布置中，控制系统调整APD装置的操作参数以响应于一个或多个测量参数提供期望的压力差。 诸如可调旁路的设备可用于控制APD设备。 在其他实施例中，耦合到返回流体的一个或多个流量控制装置减少由APD装置提供的有效压差。

公开(公告)号：US20070278007A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-06

申请号：US11693574

申请日：2007-03-29

申请人： Sven Krueger ,  Volker Krueger ,  Jens Bruns ,  Roger Fincher ,  Larry Watkins ,  Peter Aronstam ,  Peter Fontana

发明人： Sven Krueger ,  Volker Krueger ,  Jens Bruns ,  Roger Fincher ,  Larry Watkins ,  Peter Aronstam ,  Peter Fontana

IPC分类号： E21B21/08

CPC分类号： E21B21/08 ,  E21B21/00 ,  E21B2021/006

摘要： A system for reverse circulation in a wellbore include equipment for supplying drilling fluid into the wellbore bit via at least an annulus of the wellbore and returning the drilling fluid to a surface location via at least a bore of a wellbore tubular. The system also includes devices for controlling the annulus pressure associated with this reverse circulation. In one embodiment, an active pressure differential device increases the pressure wellbore annulus to at least partially offset a circulating pressure loss. In other embodiments, the system includes devices for decreasing the pressure in the annulus of the wellbore. For offshore application, annulus pressure is decreased to accommodate the pore and fracture pressures of a subsea formation. In still other embodiments, annulus pressure is decreased to cause an underbalanced condition in the well.

摘要翻译： 用于在井筒中反向循环的系统包括用于经钻孔的至少一个环形孔向钻井钻头提供钻井液的设备，并且通过井筒管的至少一个钻孔将钻探流体返回到表面位置。 该系统还包括用于控制与该反向循环相关联的环空压力的装置。 在一个实施例中，主动压差装置增加了井筒环的压力，至少部分地抵消了循环压力损失。 在其他实施例中，该系统包括用于降低井眼的环空中的压力的​​装置。 对于海上应用，环形压力降低以适应海底地层的孔隙和断裂压力。 在其它实施例中，环形压力降低，导致井中欠平衡状态。

公开(公告)号：US20050098349A1

公开(公告)日：2005-05-12

申请号：US10936858

申请日：2004-09-09

申请人： Sven Krueger ,  Volker Krueger ,  Harald Grimmer ,  Roger Fincher ,  Larry Watkins ,  Peter Aronstam ,  Peter Fontana

发明人： Sven Krueger ,  Volker Krueger ,  Harald Grimmer ,  Roger Fincher ,  Larry Watkins ,  Peter Aronstam ,  Peter Fontana

IPC分类号： B63B21/50 ,  E21B7/00 ,  E21B7/12 ,  E21B7/128 ,  E21B7/28 ,  E21B17/20 ,  E21B19/00 ,  E21B19/09 ,  E21B19/22 ,  E21B21/00 ,  E21B21/08 ,  E21B33/076 ,  E21B43/12

CPC分类号： B63B21/502 ,  E21B7/002 ,  E21B7/128 ,  E21B7/28 ,  E21B17/206 ,  E21B19/002 ,  E21B19/09 ,  E21B19/22 ,  E21B21/00 ,  E21B21/001 ,  E21B21/08 ,  E21B33/076 ,  E21B43/121 ,  E21B43/122 ,  E21B2021/006

摘要： Methods and control systems are provided for a wellbore drilling system having an active differential pressure device (APD device) in fluid communication with a returning fluid. The APD Device creates a differential pressure across the device, which reduces the pressure below or downhole of the device. In embodiments, a control unit controls the APD Device to provide a selected pressure differential at a wellbore bottom, adjacent a casing shoe, in an intermediate wellbore location, or in a casing. In one arrangement, the control system is pre-set at the surface such that the APD Device provides a substantially constant pressure differential. In other arrangements, the control system measures one or more parameters (e.g., wellbore pressure, formation parameters, BHA parameters, etc.) and adjusts an operating parameter of the APD Device to provide a desired pressure differential. Devices such as an adjustable bypass can be used to control the APD Device.

摘要翻译： 为具有与返回流体流体连通的主动差压装置（APD装置）的井眼钻井系统提供方法和控制系统。 APD装置在整个装置上产生压差，从而将装置的压力降低或降低。 在实施例中，控制单元控制APD装置以在中间井筒位置或套管中的井眼底部，靠近套管靴提供选定的压力差。 在一种布置中，控制系统被预先设置在表面上，使得APD装置提供基本恒定的压力差。 在其他布置中，控制系统测量一个或多个参数（例如，井眼压力，地层参数，BHA参数等）并且调整APD装置的操作参数以提供期望的压力差。 诸如可调旁路的设备可用于控制APD设备。

公开(公告)号：US5954137A

公开(公告)日：1999-09-21

申请号：US947557

申请日：1997-10-09

申请人： Martin Coronado ,  Peter Fontana ,  Allan Mackenzie

发明人： Martin Coronado ,  Peter Fontana ,  Allan Mackenzie

IPC分类号： E21B23/06 ,  E21B33/127 ,  E21B33/129 ,  E21B33/12

CPC分类号： E21B33/1294 ,  E21B23/06 ,  E21B33/127

摘要： Completion method for avoiding formation impairment in the completion of a wellbore by anchoring and activating a plug at a selected position in the wellbore to seal off a selected portion of the wellbore from other portions of the wellbore. The plug is positioned at the selected position in the wellbore and anchored at that position. A seal in the plug is then activated such that fluid cannot pass the plug. Other parts of the wellbore can then be operated at different pressures than the isolated part of the wellbore without impairment of the formation resulting from the loss of well fluids into the formation.

摘要翻译： 完井方法，用于通过在井眼中的选定位置处锚固和活化塞子来密封井眼完成的地层损伤，以将井眼的选定部分与井筒的其它部分密封。 塞子位于井眼中的选定位置并锚定在该位置。 然后激活塞子中的密封，使得流体不能通过塞子。 井眼的其他部分然后可以在与井筒的隔离部分不同的压力下操作，而不会由于井流体流入地层而导致的地层受损。

公开(公告)号：US5875850A

公开(公告)日：1999-03-02

申请号：US918609

申请日：1997-08-22

申请人： Philip Burge ,  Peter Fontana ,  Glenn Leroux ,  Friedhelm Makohl

发明人： Philip Burge ,  Peter Fontana ,  Glenn Leroux ,  Friedhelm Makohl

IPC分类号： B65H75/22 ,  E21B15/00 ,  E21B19/00 ,  E21B19/02 ,  E21B19/08 ,  E21B19/09 ,  E21B19/22 ,  E21B33/068 ,  E21B33/076

CPC分类号： E21B19/002 ,  B65H75/22 ,  E21B15/00 ,  E21B19/00 ,  E21B19/02 ,  E21B19/08 ,  E21B19/09 ,  E21B19/22 ,  E21B33/068 ,  E21B33/076

摘要： An apparatus for injection of coiled tubing or jointed tubulars into a well bore, using an injector head capable of handling either type of tubular. The injector head and a working platform are mounted on a structure over the well head, with the injector being positioned so as to allow personnel access to the tubing on the working platform without having to relocate the injector head away from the well head location. The injector can be mounted below the working platform, or it can be mounted spaced above the working platform on a vertically movable trolley on a mast. When the injector is mounted below the working platform, the tubulars and any bottom hole assembly are accessible to personnel on top of the working platform, whether coiled tubing or jointed tubulars are being used. When the vertically movable trolley is used for coiled tubing operations, the injector head can be lowered to the working platform for injection or pulling operations, and it can be raised above the working platform to give access to the tubing and the bottom hole assembly. When the vertically movable trolley is used for jointed tubular operations, the injector head can be raised above the working platform for all phases, and a movable mandrel can be used in the injector head for raising or lowering the jointed tubulars.

公开(公告)号：US5845708A

公开(公告)日：1998-12-08

申请号：US825000

申请日：1997-03-26

申请人： Philip Burge ,  Friedhelm Makohl ,  Peter Fontana

发明人： Philip Burge ,  Friedhelm Makohl ,  Peter Fontana

IPC分类号： B65H51/14 ,  B65H75/22 ,  E21B15/00 ,  E21B19/00 ,  E21B19/02 ,  E21B19/08 ,  E21B19/09 ,  E21B19/22 ,  E21B33/068 ,  E21B33/076

CPC分类号： E21B33/068 ,  B65H51/14 ,  B65H75/22 ,  E21B15/00 ,  E21B19/00 ,  E21B19/002 ,  E21B19/02 ,  E21B19/08 ,  E21B19/09 ,  E21B19/22

摘要： Apparatus for handling pipe, coiled tubing, casing and conventional tubing in well drilling and servicing operations.

摘要翻译： 用于在钻井和维修操作中处理管道，连续油管，套管和常规管道的装置。

公开(公告)号：US07096975B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-29

申请号：US10809648

申请日：2004-03-25

申请人： Peter Aronstam ,  Volker Krueger ,  Sven Krueger ,  Harald Grimmer ,  Roger Fincher ,  Larry Watkins ,  Peter Fontana

发明人： Peter Aronstam ,  Volker Krueger ,  Sven Krueger ,  Harald Grimmer ,  Roger Fincher ,  Larry Watkins ,  Peter Fontana

IPC分类号： E21B21/08

CPC分类号： B63B21/502 ,  E21B7/002 ,  E21B7/128 ,  E21B7/28 ,  E21B17/206 ,  E21B19/002 ,  E21B19/09 ,  E21B19/22 ,  E21B21/00 ,  E21B21/001 ,  E21B21/08 ,  E21B33/076 ,  E21B43/121 ,  E21B43/122 ,  E21B2021/006

摘要： One or more components of a wellbore drilling assembly utilize a modular construction to facilitate assembly, disassembly, repair and/or maintenance of a wellbore drilling assembly and/or to extend the overall operating capabilities of the drilling assembly. In one embodiment, a modular construction is used for an APD Device, a motor driving the modular APD Device, a comminution device, and an annular seal. Individual modules can be configure have different operating set points, operating parameters and characteristics (e.g., rotational speeds, flow rates, pressure differentials, etc.) and/or different responses to given environmental factors or conditions (e.g., pressure, temperature, wellbore fluid chemistry, etc.). In one embodiment, the high-pressure seals used in conjunction with the APD Device and/or motor is a hydrodynamic seal that provides a selected leak or flow rates. Optionally, the seal is modular to provide different degrees of leak rates and/or different functional characteristics.

摘要翻译： 井眼钻井组件的一个或多个部件利用模块化结构来促进井眼钻井组件的组装，拆卸，修理和/或维护和/或延伸钻井组件的总体操作能力。 在一个实施例中，模块化结构用于APD装置，驱动模块化APD装置的电动机，粉碎装置和环形密封件。 单个模块可以被配置为具有不同的操作设定点，操作参数和特性（例如，转速，流速，压差等）和/或对给定的环境因素或条件的不同响应（例如，压力，温度，井筒流体 化学等）。 在一个实施例中，与APD装置和/或马达结合使用的高压密封件是提供选定的泄漏或流速的流体动力密封件。 可选地，密封件是模块化的，以提供不同程度的泄漏率和/或不同的功能特性。

公开(公告)号：US07055627B2

公开(公告)日：2006-06-06

申请号：US10713708

申请日：2003-11-14

申请人： Peter Fontana ,  Roger Fincher ,  Larry Watkins ,  Peter Aronstam

发明人： Peter Fontana ,  Roger Fincher ,  Larry Watkins ,  Peter Aronstam

IPC分类号： E21B44/00

CPC分类号： E21B21/08 ,  E21B21/00

摘要： The present invention provides drilling systems for drilling wellbores. The drilling system includes an umbilical that passes through a wellhead and carries a drill bit. A drilling fluid system supplies drilling fluid into an annulus (supply line) between the umbilical and the wellbore, which discharges at the drill bit bottom and returns to the wellhead through the umbilical (return line) carrying the drill cuttings. A fluid circulation device, such as a turbine or centrifugal pump, is operated in the return line to provide the primary motive force for circulating drilling fluid through a fluid circuit formed by the supply line and return line. Optionally, a secondary fluid circulation device in fluid communication with the return line can cooperate with the fluid circulation device to circulate drilling fluid and/or a near bit fluid circulation device can be used to provide localized flow control or suction pressure to improve bit cleaning.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了用于钻井井筒的钻井系统。 钻井系统包括通过井口并承载钻头的脐带。 钻井液系统将钻井流体提供到脐带和井眼之间的环（供应管线）中，其在钻头底部排放，并通过承载钻屑的脐带（返回管线）返回到井口。 诸如涡轮或离心泵的流体循环装置在返回管线中操作，以提供用于使钻井液体循环通过由供应管线和返回管线形成的流体回路的主要动力。 可选地，与返回管线流体连通的二次流体循环装置可以与流体循环装置配合以循环钻井流体和/或可以使用近位流体循环装置来提供局部流量控制或抽吸压力以改善钻头清洗。

公开(公告)号：US06648081B2

公开(公告)日：2003-11-18

申请号：US10094208

申请日：2002-03-08

申请人： Roger W. Fincher ,  Roland May ,  Peter Fontana ,  Larry Watkins ,  James W. Macfarlane

发明人： Roger W. Fincher ,  Roland May ,  Peter Fontana ,  Larry Watkins ,  James W. Macfarlane

IPC分类号： E21B700

CPC分类号： E21B21/00 ,  B63B21/502 ,  E21B7/002 ,  E21B7/128 ,  E21B7/28 ,  E21B17/206 ,  E21B19/002 ,  E21B19/09 ,  E21B19/22 ,  E21B21/001 ,  E21B21/08 ,  E21B33/076 ,  E21B43/121 ,  E21B43/122 ,  E21B2021/006

摘要： The present invention provides drilling systems for drilling subsea wellbores. The drilling system includes a tubing that passes through a sea bottom wellhead and carries a drill bit. A drilling fluid system continuously supplies drilling fluid into the tubing, which discharges at the drill bit bottom and returns to the wellhead through an annulus between the tubing and the wellbore carrying the drill cuttings. A fluid return line extending from the wellhead equipment to the drilling vessel transports the returning fluid to the surface. In a riserless arrangement, the return fluid line is separate and spaced apart from the tubing. In a system using a riser, the return fluid line may be the riser or a separate line carried by the riser. The tubing may be coiled tubing with a drilling motor in the bottom hole assembly driving the drill bit. A suction pump coupled to the annulus is used to control the bottom hole pressure during drilling operations, making it possible to use heavier drilling muds and drill to greater depths than would be possible without the suction pump. An optional delivery system continuously injects a flowable material, whose fluid density is less than the density of the drilling fluid, into the returning fluid at one or more suitable locations the rate of such lighter material can be controlled to provide supplementary regulation of the pressure. Various pressure, temperature, flow rate and kick sensors included in the drilling system provide signals to a controller that controls the suction pump, the surface mud pump, a number of flow control devices, and the optional delivery system.