Flow device and methods of creating different pressure drops based on a direction of flow

    公开(公告)号:US10000996B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-06-19

    申请号:US14700998

    申请日:2015-04-30

    CPC classification number: E21B43/12 E21B34/08 E21B43/16

    Abstract: A flow device includes a flow-through region comprising at least one stage having a pocket configured to create a first pressure drop across the flow-through region in response to flow through the flow-through region in a first direction and a second pressure drop in response to flow through the flow-through region in a second direction. The first pressure drop is less than the second pressure drop under the same flow rates. The flow device has no moving parts to create the difference in pressure drop between the first direction and the second direction, the pocket has a larger cross sectional flow area than a first opening and a second opening fluidically connected to the pocket and a baffle positioned within the pocket having a “U” shape with a concave side of the baffle facing toward the second opening.

    Flow device and methods of creating different pressure drops based on a direction of flow

    公开(公告)号:US09909399B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-03-06

    申请号:US14474861

    申请日:2014-09-02

    CPC classification number: E21B43/12

    Abstract: A flow device, includes a flow-through region comprising at least one stage and configured to create a first pressure drop across the flow-through region in response to flow through the flow-through region in a first direction and a second pressure drop in response to flow through the flow-through region in a second direction. The first pressure drop being less than the second pressure drop under the same flow rates. The flow device having no moving parts to create the difference in pressure drop between the first direction and the second direction. A method of creating different pressure drops based on a direction of flow.

    Method of making a flow control device that reduces flow of the fluid when a selected property of the fluid is in selected range
    3.
    发明授权
    Method of making a flow control device that reduces flow of the fluid when a selected property of the fluid is in selected range 有权
    制造流体控制装置的方法,当流体的选定性质处于选定范围内时,该流量控制装置减少流体的流动

    公开(公告)号:US08403061B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-03-26

    申请号:US12630519

    申请日:2009-12-03

    CPC classification number: E21B43/12 Y10T29/49405 Y10T137/0318

    Abstract: A method of making a flow control device for controlling flow of fluid between a formation and a wellbore is provided, which method in one aspect may include: providing a member suitable for placement in a wellbore for receiving formation fluid; selecting a geometry for a flow-through region configured to substantially increase value of a selected parameter relating to the flow-through region when a selected property of the formation fluid is in a first range changes and maintain a substantially constant pressure drop across the flow-through region when the selected property of the fluid is in a second range; and forming the flow-through region on the member to provide the flow control device.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种制造用于控制地层和井筒之间的流体流动的流量控制装置的方法,一个方面中的方法可以包括:提供适于放置在井筒中用于接收地层流体的构件; 选择用于流通区域的几何形状,其被配置为当所述地层流体的选定性质处于第一范围时,基本上增加与所述流通区域相关的选定参数的值,所述参数变化并保持所述流动区域的基本上恒定的压降, 当所选择的流体性质处于第二范围时; 以及在所述构件上形成所述流通区域以提供所述流量控制装置。

    Method of Making a Flow Control Device That Reduces Flow of the Fluid When a Selected Property of the Fluid is in Selected Range
    4.
    发明申请
    Method of Making a Flow Control Device That Reduces Flow of the Fluid When a Selected Property of the Fluid is in Selected Range 有权
    制造流体控制装置的方法,当流体的选定性质处于选定范围内时,该流量控制装置可减少流体的流动

    公开(公告)号:US20110079396A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-04-07

    申请号:US12630519

    申请日:2009-12-03

    CPC classification number: E21B43/12 Y10T29/49405 Y10T137/0318

    Abstract: A method of making a flow control device for controlling flow of fluid between a formation and a wellbore is provided, which method in one aspect may include: providing a member suitable for placement in a wellbore for receiving formation fluid; selecting a geometry for a flow-through region configured to substantially increase value of a selected parameter relating to the flow-through region when a selected property of the formation fluid is in a first range changes and maintain a substantially constant pressure drop across the flow-through region when the selected property of the fluid is in a second range; and forming the flow-through region on the member to provide the flow control device.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种制造用于控制地层和井筒之间的流体流动的流量控制装置的方法,一个方面中的方法可以包括:提供适于放置在井筒中用于接收地层流体的构件; 选择用于流通区域的几何形状,其被配置为当所述地层流体的选定性质处于第一范围时,基本上增加与所述流通区域相关的选定参数的值,所述参数变化并保持所述流动区域的基本上恒定的压降, 当所选择的流体性质处于第二范围时; 以及在所述构件上形成所述流通区域以提供所述流量控制装置。

    Method of Providing a Flow Control Device That Substantially Reduces Fluid Flow Between a Formation and a Wellbore When a Selected Property of the Fluid is in a Selected Range
    5.
    发明申请
    Method of Providing a Flow Control Device That Substantially Reduces Fluid Flow Between a Formation and a Wellbore When a Selected Property of the Fluid is in a Selected Range 有权
    提供流体控制装置的方法,当流体的选定性质处于选定范围内时,基本上可以减少地层和井筒之间的流体流动

    公开(公告)号:US20110079387A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-04-07

    申请号:US12630546

    申请日:2009-12-03

    CPC classification number: E21B43/12 Y10T29/49405 Y10T137/0318

    Abstract: A method of providing a flow control device is disclosed, which one aspect may include: defining a flow rate; defining a desired relationship between a parameter of the flow control device that exhibits a substantial change when a selected property of the fluid changes in a first range and remains substantially constant when the selected property is in the second range; determining using a computer and a simulation program the relationship between the performance parameter and the selected property over the first range and the second range for the defined flow rate for a geometry of a flow through area of a flow control device; comparing the determined relationship of the performance parameter with the desired relationship; altering the geometry to a new geometry when the difference between the desired performance and the determined performance is outside a desired range; determining using the computer and the simulation program the relationship between the performance parameter and the selected property over the first range and the second range for the defined flow rate for the new geometry of the flow through area of the flow control device; repeating the process of altering the geometry and determining the performance until the difference between the desired performance and the determined performance for a geometry is acceptable; and storing the geometry of the flow through device on a suitable storage medium for which the difference between the determined performance and the desired performance is acceptable.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种提供流量控制装置的方法,其一方面可以包括:限定流量; 当流体控制装置的参数在流体的选定属性在第一范围内变化并且当所选择的属性处于第二范围内时保持基本上恒定,从而在流量控制装置的参数之间限定期望的关系; 确定使用计算机和仿真程序在流量控制装置的流过区域的几何形状的限定流量的第一范围和第二范围上的性能参数和所选择的属性之间的关系; 将所确定的性能参数的关系与期望的关系进行比较; 当所需性能与所确定的性能之间的差异超出所需范围时,将几何改变为新几何体; 确定使用计算机和仿真程序在流量控制装置的流过区域的新几何形状的限定流量的第一范围和第二范围内的性能参数和所选择的属性之间的关系; 重复改变几何形状并确定性能的过程,直到期望性能与所确定的几何性能之间的差异是可接受的; 并将流过装置的几何形状存储在适当的存储介质上,所述存储介质的所确定的性能和期望的性能之间的差可接受。

    Methods and apparatus for negating mineral scale buildup in flapper valves
    6.
    发明授权
    Methods and apparatus for negating mineral scale buildup in flapper valves 有权
    挡板阀矿物垢累积的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US07896082B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-03-01

    申请号:US12403162

    申请日:2009-03-12

    CPC classification number: E21B37/06 E21B34/10 E21B37/02 E21B2034/005

    Abstract: Methods and devices for negating scale buildups on interior surfaces of a sliding sleeve valve housing above the flow tube. In some aspects, a wiper member provides additional clearance between the flow tube and housing to compensate for scale buildup. In other aspects, the interior surface of the valve housing is provided with a sleeve that is disposed between the interior surface of the valve housing and the general flowbore passing through the valve housing to protect the interior surface against scale buildup.

    Abstract translation: 用于在流动管上方的滑动套筒阀壳体的内表面上否定结垢的方法和装置。 在一些方面,擦拭器构件在流动管和壳体之间提供额外的间隙以补偿水垢累积。 在其他方面,阀壳体的内表面设置有套筒,该套筒设置在阀壳体的内表面和通过阀壳体的一般流孔之间,以保护内表面免受水垢的积聚。

    Methods for Preventing Mineral Scale Buildup in Subsurface Safety Valves
    7.
    发明申请
    Methods for Preventing Mineral Scale Buildup in Subsurface Safety Valves 有权
    防止地下安全阀中矿物质积累的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20100230109A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-09-16

    申请号:US12403162

    申请日:2009-03-12

    CPC classification number: E21B37/06 E21B34/10 E21B37/02 E21B2034/005

    Abstract: Methods and devices for negating scale buildups on interior surfaces of a sliding sleeve valve housing above the flow tube. In some aspects, a wiper member provides additional clearance between the flow tube and housing to compensate for scale buildup. In other aspects, the interior surface of the valve housing is provided with a sleeve that is disposed between the interior surface of the valve housing and the general flowbore passing through the valve housing to protect the interior surface against scale buildup.

    Abstract translation: 用于在流动管上方的滑动套筒阀壳体的内表面上否定结垢的方法和装置。 在一些方面,擦拭器构件在流动管和壳体之间提供额外的间隙以补偿水垢累积。 在其他方面,阀壳体的内表面设置有套筒,该套筒设置在阀壳体的内表面和通过阀壳体的一般流孔之间,以保护内表面免受水垢的积聚。

    Variable downhole choke
    8.
    发明授权
    Variable downhole choke 有权
    可变井下扼流圈

    公开(公告)号:US06371208B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-04-16

    申请号:US09598130

    申请日:2000-06-21

    CPC classification number: E21B34/14 E21B34/06 E21B43/12

    Abstract: A variable downhole choke is disclosed wherein an outer housing includes a selected port pattern of ports and subports and a sleeve having similar ports and subports wherein subports depend from ports on each of the housing and sleeve. The ports/subports are oriented so that upon converging movement of housing and sleeve the sleeve subports align with housing subports before the sleeve ports align with housing ports.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种可变的井下扼流器,其中外壳包括端口和子口的选定端口图案以及具有相似端口和子端口的套管,其中子端口取决于每个壳体和套管上的端口。 端口/子口被定向成使得在壳体和套筒的收敛运动之间,在套筒端口与壳体端口对准之前,套筒子端口与壳体子口对齐。

    Method of providing a flow control device that substantially reduces fluid flow between a formation and a wellbore when a selected property of the fluid is in a selected range
    10.
    发明授权
    Method of providing a flow control device that substantially reduces fluid flow between a formation and a wellbore when a selected property of the fluid is in a selected range 有权
    一种提供流量控制装置的方法,当流体的选定性质处于选定范围内时,流体控制装置基本上减少地层和井眼之间的流体流动

    公开(公告)号:US08527100B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-09-03

    申请号:US12630546

    申请日:2009-12-03

    CPC classification number: E21B43/12 Y10T29/49405 Y10T137/0318

    Abstract: A method of providing a flow control device is disclosed, which one aspect may include: defining a flow rate; defining a desired relationship between a parameter of the flow control device that exhibits a substantial change when a selected property of the fluid changes in a first range and remains substantially constant when the selected property is in the second range; determining using a computer and a simulation program the relationship between the performance parameter and the selected property over the first range and the second range for the defined flow rate for a geometry of a flow through area of a flow control device; comparing the determined relationship of the performance parameter with the desired relationship; altering the geometry to a new geometry when the difference between the desired performance and the determined performance is outside a desired range; determining using the computer and the simulation program the relationship between the performance parameter and the selected property over the first range and the second range for the defined flow rate for the new geometry of the flow through area of the flow control device; repeating the process of altering the geometry and determining the performance until the difference between the desired performance and the determined performance for a geometry is acceptable; and storing the geometry of the flow through device on a suitable storage medium for which the difference between the determined performance and the desired performance is acceptable.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种提供流量控制装置的方法,其一方面可以包括:限定流量; 当流体控制装置的参数在流体的选定属性在第一范围内变化并且当所选择的属性处于第二范围内时保持基本上恒定,从而在流量控制装置的参数之间限定期望的关系; 确定使用计算机和仿真程序在流量控制装置的流过区域的几何形状的限定流量的第一范围和第二范围上的性能参数和所选择的属性之间的关系; 将所确定的性能参数的关系与期望的关系进行比较; 当所需性能与所确定的性能之间的差异超出所需范围时,将几何改变为新几何体; 确定使用计算机和仿真程序在流量控制装置的流过区域的新几何形状的限定流量的第一范围和第二范围内的性能参数和所选择的属性之间的关系; 重复改变几何形状并确定性能的过程,直到期望性能与所确定的几何性能之间的差异是可接受的; 并将流过装置的几何形状存储在适当的存储介质上,所述存储介质的所确定的性能和期望的性能之间的差可接受。

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