公开(公告)号：US20050279532A1

公开(公告)日：2005-12-22

申请号：US10873091

申请日：2004-06-22

Applicant: Ray Ballantyne ,  Holger Mathiszik ,  Michael Neubert

Inventor： Ray Ballantyne ,  Holger Mathiszik ,  Michael Neubert

IPC: E21B47/00 ,  E21B47/12 ,  E21B49/00 ,  G01V1/42

CPC classification number: E21B49/00 ,  E21B47/12 ,  G01V1/42

Abstract: A drilling system includes a control unit and a bottomhole assembly (BHA) coupled to a drill string. The control unit uses measurements from sensors distributed throughout the drill string and BHA to determine the physical condition of the drill string and BHA and to determine whether drilling can be optimized. The drill string sensors are housed in receiver subs and optionally can be positioned on extensible members. The receiver sub also can include a short-hop telemetry module, a processor module, and a clock module. In one embodiment, the receiver subs include seismic sensors for enabling vertical seismic profiling. During operation, the processor visually presents to the operator via one or more graphical user interfaces a dynamically updated pictorial image representing the drilling system. The image is annotated with an appropriate visual signal to indicate a determined physical condition at a given location or component. The processor can also display recommended adjustments to drilling parameters for increasing drilling rates, improving tool life, and more precise steering.

Abstract translation: 钻井系统包括耦合到钻柱的控制单元和井底组件（BHA）。 控制单元使用分布在整个钻柱和BHA中的传感器的测量来确定钻柱和BHA的物理状态，并确定是否可以优化钻孔。 钻柱传感器容纳在接收器底座中，并且可选地可以定位在可扩展构件上。 接收机子还可以包括短路遥测模块，处理器模块和时钟模块。 在一个实施例中，接收器底座包括用于实现垂直地震剖面的地震传感器。 在操作期间，处理器通过一个或多个图形用户界面向操作者呈现表示钻井系统的动态更新的图形图像。 该图像用适当的视觉信号注释以指示给定位置或部件处的确定的物理状况。 处理器还可以显示对钻孔参数的推荐调整，以提高钻井速率，提高刀具寿命和更精确的转向。

公开(公告)号：US6009948A

公开(公告)日：2000-01-04

申请号：US863249

申请日：1997-05-27

Applicant: Bruce A. Flanders ,  Gerald D. Lynde ,  Paulo S. Tubel ,  Ray Ballantyne

Inventor： Bruce A. Flanders ,  Gerald D. Lynde ,  Paulo S. Tubel ,  Ray Ballantyne

IPC: E21B28/00 ,  E21B31/00 ,  E21B33/14 ,  E21B41/00

CPC classification number: E21B28/00 ,  E21B31/005 ,  E21B33/14

Abstract: The present invention provides a system for performing a suitable operation in a wellbore utilizing a resonator. The system includes a resonator for generating pulses of mechanical energy, an engaging device for securely engaging an object in the wellbore and a sensor for detecting the response of the object to pulses generated by the resonator. The resonator is placed at a suitable location in the wellbore and the engaging device is attached to the object. The resonator is operated at an effective frequency to induce pulses into the object. The sensor detects the response of the object to the induced pulses, which information is utilized to adjust the operating frequency. The system in different configurations can be used to fish, free a stuck drill string, aid drilling of wellbores and to perform a cementing operation. A control circuit controls the operation of the system according to programmed instructions.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种利用谐振器在井眼中进行合适的操作的系统。 该系统包括用于产生机械能的脉冲的谐振器，用于牢固地接合井眼中的物体的接合装置和用于检测物体对由谐振器产生的脉冲的响应的传感器。 谐振器被放置在井眼中的适当位置，并且接合装置附接到物体上。 谐振器以有效频率工作以将脉冲引入物体。 传感器检测物体对感应脉冲的响应，该信号用于调整工作频率。 不同配置的系统可用于鱼，释放卡住的钻柱，辅助钻井和进行固井操作。 控制电路根据编程指令来控制系统的操作。

公开(公告)号：US07730967B2

公开(公告)日：2010-06-08

申请号：US10873091

申请日：2004-06-22

Applicant: Ray Ballantyne ,  Holger Mathiszik ,  Michael Neubert

Inventor： Ray Ballantyne ,  Holger Mathiszik ,  Michael Neubert

IPC: E21B47/00

CPC classification number: E21B49/00 ,  E21B47/12 ,  G01V1/42

Abstract: A drilling system includes a control unit and a bottomhole assembly (BHA) coupled to a drill string. The control unit uses measurements from sensors distributed throughout the drill string and BHA to determine the physical condition of the drill string and BHA and to determine whether drilling can be optimized. The drill string sensors are housed in receiver subs and optionally can be positioned on extensible members. The receiver sub also can include a short-hop telemetry module, a processor module, and a clock module. In one embodiment, the receiver subs include seismic sensors for enabling vertical seismic profiling. During operation, the processor visually presents to the operator via one or more graphical user interfaces a dynamically updated pictorial image representing the drilling system. The image is annotated with an appropriate visual signal to indicate a determined physical condition at a given location or component. The processor can also display recommended adjustments to drilling parameters for increasing drilling rates, improving tool life, and more precise steering.

Abstract translation: 钻井系统包括耦合到钻柱的控制单元和井底组件（BHA）。 控制单元使用分布在整个钻柱和BHA中的传感器的测量来确定钻柱和BHA的物理状态，并确定是否可以优化钻孔。 钻柱传感器容纳在接收器底座中，并且可选地可以定位在可扩展构件上。 接收机子还可以包括短路遥测模块，处理器模块和时钟模块。 在一个实施例中，接收器底座包括用于实现垂直地震剖面的地震传感器。 在操作期间，处理器通过一个或多个图形用户界面向操作者呈现表示钻井系统的动态更新的图形图像。 该图像用适当的视觉信号注释以指示给定位置或部件处的确定的物理状况。 处理器还可以显示对钻孔参数的推荐调整，以提高钻井速率，提高刀具寿命和更精确的转向。

公开(公告)号：US07306056B2

公开(公告)日：2007-12-11

申请号：US10977671

申请日：2004-10-29

Applicant: Ray Ballantyne ,  Joachim Oppelt

Inventor： Ray Ballantyne ,  Joachim Oppelt

IPC: E21B7/04

CPC classification number: E21B7/067 ,  E21B7/062 ,  E21B17/1014 ,  E21B29/06 ,  E21B41/0035

Abstract: A bottomhole assembly (BHA) for single trip sidetracking operations has a mill for forming an open hole section in a cased wellbore and a steering unit for controlling drill bit orientation. During use, the drilling system is assembled at the surface and tripped into the wellbore. The mill is positioned adjacent a kick-off point and operated to form an open hole section. Thereafter, the drill bit is positioned adjacent the open hole section. An exemplary steering unit includes one or more force application members that, when energized, displace the drill bit such that the bit is pointed in a specified direction into the open hole section. The steering unit also includes one or more force application members that facilitate directional drilling through the open hole section. Other suitable steering units can employ devices that alter the BHA centerline geometry.

Abstract translation: 用于单次侧钻操作的井底组件（BHA）具有用于在套管井筒中形成开孔部分的磨机和用于控制钻头方向的转向单元。 在使用过程中，钻井系统被组装在表面并被绊倒进井眼。 磨机定位在一个起跳点附近并操作以形成一个开孔部分。 此后，钻头位于开孔部分附近。 示例性的转向单元包括一个或多个施力构件，当被通电时，该位移钻头使得该钻头指向开孔区段中的指定方向。 转向单元还包括一个或多个力施加构件，其有助于通过开孔部分的定向钻孔。 其他合适的转向装置可以使用改变BHA中心线几何形状的装置。

公开(公告)号：US20050150692A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-14

申请号：US10977671

申请日：2004-10-29

Applicant: Ray Ballantyne ,  Joachim Oppelt

Inventor： Ray Ballantyne ,  Joachim Oppelt

IPC: E21B7/04 ,  E21B7/06 ,  E21B17/10 ,  E21B25/16 ,  E21B29/06 ,  E21B41/00

CPC classification number: E21B7/067 ,  E21B7/062 ,  E21B17/1014 ,  E21B29/06 ,  E21B41/0035

Abstract: A bottomhole assembly (BHA) for single trip sidetracking operations has a mill for forming an open hole section in a cased wellbore and a steering unit for controlling drill bit orientation. During use, the drilling system is assembled at the surface and tripped into the wellbore. The mill is positioned adjacent a kick-off point and operated to form an open hole section. Thereafter, the drill bit is positioned adjacent the open hole section. An exemplary steering unit includes one or more force application members that, when energized, displace the drill bit such that the bit is pointed in a specified direction into the open hole section. The steering unit also includes one or more force application members that facilitate directional drilling through the open hole section. Other suitable steering units can employ devices that alter the BHA centerline geometry.

Abstract translation: 用于单次侧钻操作的井底组件（BHA）具有用于在套管井筒中形成开孔部分的磨机和用于控制钻头方向的转向单元。 在使用过程中，钻井系统被组装在表面并被绊倒进井眼。 磨机定位在一个起跳点附近并操作以形成一个开孔部分。 此后，钻头位于开孔部分附近。 示例性的转向单元包括一个或多个施力构件，当被通电时，该位移钻头使得该钻头沿指定的方向指向开孔部分。 转向单元还包括一个或多个力施加构件，其有助于通过开孔部分的定向钻孔。 其他合适的转向装置可以使用改变BHA中心线几何形状的装置。