公开(公告)号：US07096945B2

公开(公告)日：2006-08-29

申请号：US10424425

申请日：2003-04-25

Applicant: William Mark Richards ,  Travis T. Hailey, Jr. ,  Thomas O. Roane ,  Ralph H. Echols

Inventor： William Mark Richards ,  Travis T. Hailey, Jr. ,  Thomas O. Roane ,  Ralph H. Echols

IPC: E21B43/04

CPC classification number: E21B34/063 ,  E21B34/06 ,  E21B34/103 ,  E21B34/14 ,  E21B43/04 ,  E21B43/045 ,  E21B43/08 ,  E21B43/086 ,  E21B43/088 ,  E21B43/26 ,  E21B43/267

Abstract: A sand control screen assembly (200) positionable within a production interval of a wellbore that traverses a subterranean hydrocarbon bearing formation comprises a base pipe (202) having openings (204) in a sidewall section thereof that allow fluid flow therethrough. A filter medium (210) is positioned about the exterior of at least a portion of the base pipe (202). The filter medium (210) selectively allows fluid flow therethrough but prevents the flow of particulate of a predetermined size therethrough. A seal member (218, 220, 222) is operably associated with the base pipe (202). The seal member (218, 220, 222) has a one-way valve configuration and a valve open configuration such that the seal member (218, 220, 222) controls fluid flow through the openings (204) of the base pipe (202).

Abstract translation: 位于穿过地下碳氢化合物承载地层的井眼的生产间隔内的防砂筛管组件（200）包括在其侧壁部分中具有允许流体流过其中的开口（204）的基管（202）。 过滤介质（210）围绕基管（202）的至少一部分的外部设置。 过滤介质（210）选择性地允许流体流过其中，但是防止了预定尺寸的颗粒流过其中。 密封构件（218,220,222）可操作地与基管（202）相关联。 密封构件（218,220,222）具有单向阀构造和阀打开构造，使得密封构件（218,220,222）控制通过基管（202）的开口（204）的流体流动， 。

公开(公告)号：US06932157B2

公开(公告)日：2005-08-23

申请号：US10796467

申请日：2004-03-09

Applicant: Ronald W. McGregor ,  Travis T. Hailey, Jr. ,  William David Henderson ,  Robert W. Crow ,  Philip D. Nguyen

Inventor： Ronald W. McGregor ,  Travis T. Hailey, Jr. ,  William David Henderson ,  Robert W. Crow ,  Philip D. Nguyen

IPC: E21B43/04

CPC classification number: E21B43/045 ,  E21B43/04

Abstract: An apparatus (60) and method for treating an interval of a wellbore comprises an outer tubular (62) disposed within the wellbore. A sand control screen (92) is disposed within the outer tubular (62). A slurry passageway (88) is formed between the sand control screen (92) and outer tubular (62). In addition, a production pathway (90) is formed between the sand control screen (92) and outer tubular (62). When the apparatus (60) is in an operable position, the region between the outer tubular (62) and the wellbore serves as a primary path for delivery of a fluid slurry, the production pathway (90) serves as a secondary path for delivery of the fluid slurry if the primary path becomes blocked and the slurry passageway (88) serves as a tertiary path for delivery of the fluid slurry if the primary and secondary paths become blocked.

Abstract translation: 用于处理井眼的间隔的装置（60）和方法包括设置在井眼内的外管（62）。 防砂屏（92）设置在外管（62）内。 在防砂筛（92）和外管（62）之间形成有淤浆通道（88）。 此外，在防砂筛（92）和外管（62）之间形成生产路径（90）。 当设备（60）处于可操作位置时，外管（62）和井眼之间的区域用作输送流体浆料的主路径，生产路径（90）用作辅助路径 如果主路径被阻塞，则浆液通道（88）用作用于在主路径和次路径被阻塞时输送流体浆料的第三路径。

公开(公告)号：US06899176B2

公开(公告)日：2005-05-31

申请号：US10293721

申请日：2002-11-13

Applicant: Travis T. Hailey, Jr. ,  Thomas O. Roane ,  Ralph H. Echols

Inventor： Travis T. Hailey, Jr. ,  Thomas O. Roane ,  Ralph H. Echols

IPC: E21B34/06 ,  E21B34/10 ,  E21B34/14 ,  E21B43/04 ,  E21B43/08 ,  E21B43/26 ,  E21B43/267 ,  E21B43/10

CPC classification number: E21B43/267 ,  E21B34/06 ,  E21B34/063 ,  E21B34/103 ,  E21B34/14 ,  E21B43/045 ,  E21B43/08 ,  E21B43/26

Abstract: A sand control screen assembly (40) and method for treating formations traversed by a wellbore (34) in a single trip are disclosed. The sand control screen assembly (40) includes a base pipe (56) with a plurality of openings (58) that allow fluid flow therethrough. A filter medium (62) is positioned about the exterior of the base pipe (56) to filter particulate matter out of the production fluids. One-way valves (70) are operably associated within the openings (58) of the base pipe (56) to prevent fluid flow from the interior of the base pipe (56) to the exterior of the base pipe (56) during a treatment process. The one-way valves (70), however, are actuatable to allow fluid flow from the exterior of the base pipe (56) to the interior of the base pipe (56) to allow production of fluids from the formation (14).

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于在单次行程中处理由井眼（34）穿过的地层的防砂筛网组件（40）和方法。 防砂筛管组件（40）包括具有允许流体流过其中的多个开口（58）的基管（56）。 过滤介质（62）围绕基管（56）的外部定位，以将生物流体中的颗粒物质过滤。 单向阀（70）可操作地联接在基管（56）的开口（58）内，以防止在处理期间流体从基管（56）的内部流到基管（56）的外部 处理。 然而，单向阀（70）可致动以允许流体从基管（56）的外部流到基管（56）的内部，以允许从地层（14）产生流体。

公开(公告)号：US20080283238A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-20

申请号：US11803835

申请日：2007-05-16

Applicant: William Mark Richards ,  Travis T. Hailey, JR.

Inventor： William Mark Richards ,  Travis T. Hailey, JR.

IPC: E21B34/14 ,  E21B43/08

CPC classification number: E21B34/08 ,  E21B23/04 ,  E21B43/08 ,  E21B43/12 ,  E21B43/14

Abstract: A flow control apparatus (100) for controlling the inflow of production fluids (134, 140) from a subterranean well includes a tubular member (118) having at least one opening (138) that allows fluid flow between an exterior of the tubular member (118) and an interior flow path of the tubular member (118) and a flow restricting device (120) operably positioned in a fluid flow path between a fluid source and the at least one opening (138). The flow restricting device (120) includes a valve (128, 130) and an actuator (126). The actuator (126) includes a material that swells in response to contact with an undesired fluid (140), such as water or gas. The flow restricting device (120) is operable to autonomously reduce the fluid flow through the flow control apparatus (100) in response to contact between the material and the undesired fluid (140).

Abstract translation: 用于控制来自地下井的生产流体（134,140）的流入的流量控制装置（100）包括管状构件（118），该管状构件具有至少一个开口（138），该开口允许流体在管状构件的外部 118）和管状构件（118）的内部流动路径和可操作地定位在流体源和至少一个开口（138）之间的流体流动路径中的流动限制装置（120）。 流量限制装置（120）包括阀（128,130）和致动器（126）。 致动器（126）包括响应于与不需要的流体（140）（例如水或气体）的接触而膨胀的材料。 流动限制装置（120）可操作以响应于材料和不需要的流体（140）之间的接触自主地减少通过流量控制装置（100）的流体流动。

公开(公告)号：US07367395B2

公开(公告)日：2008-05-06

申请号：US10946852

申请日：2004-09-22

Applicant: William Launey Vidrine ,  Travis T. Hailey, Jr.

Inventor： William Launey Vidrine ,  Travis T. Hailey, Jr.

IPC: E21B43/04

CPC classification number: E21B43/12 ,  E21B43/045 ,  E21B43/08 ,  E21B43/14

Abstract: A sand control completion (100) for installation in a wellbore (102) includes first and second packers (114, 116) that define a first zone (110) in the wellbore (102). A production tubing (120) extends substantially through the first zone (110). Positioned between the first and second packers (114, 116) are a sand control screen (130), an inflow control valve (122) and a crossover valve (126). The sand control screen forms a first annulus (152) with the production tubing (120) and a second annulus with the wellbore (102). The inflow control valve (122) is operable to selectively allow and prevent fluid communication between the first annulus (152) and the interior of the production tubing (120). The crossover valve (126) is operable to selectively allow and prevent fluid communication between the production tubing (120) and the second annulus.

Abstract translation: 用于安装在井筒（102）中的防砂完井（100）包括在井筒（102）中限定第一区（110）的第一和第二封隔器（114,116）。 生产管道（120）基本上延伸穿过第一区域（110）。 位于第一和第二封隔器（114,116）之间的是防砂筛网（130），流入控制阀（122）和交换阀（126）。 防沙屏与生产管（120）形成第一环（152），并且与井眼（102）形成第二环。 流入控制阀（122）可操作以选择性地允许和防止第一环（152）和生产管（120）内部之间的流体连通。 交叉阀（126）可操作以选择性地允许和防止生产管道（120）和第二环形物之间的流体连通。

公开(公告)号：US06675891B2

公开(公告)日：2004-01-13

申请号：US10026502

申请日：2001-12-19

Applicant: Travis T. Hailey, Jr. ,  Colby Munro Ross ,  Robert Lester Thurman ,  Robert Craig Hammett ,  David Leslie Lord ,  Imre I. Gazda

Inventor： Travis T. Hailey, Jr. ,  Colby Munro Ross ,  Robert Lester Thurman ,  Robert Craig Hammett ,  David Leslie Lord ,  Imre I. Gazda

IPC: E21B4308

CPC classification number: E21B34/06 ,  E21B43/045

Abstract: An apparatus for gravel packing a production interval (42) of a wellbore (32) comprises first and second sand control screen assemblies (56, 58) connected downhole of a packer assembly (46) and a cross-over assembly (40) that provides a communication path (74) downhole of the packer assembly (46) for a gravel packing fluid and a communication path (92) uphole of the packer assembly (46) for return fluids. A wash pipe assembly (66) extends into the first and second sand control screen assemblies (56, 58) forming an annulus (84) therebetween. A valve (70) is positioned within the wash pipe assembly (66) in a location between the first and second sand control screen assemblies (56, 58). The valve (70) is actuatable from a closed position to an open position when the beta wave (100) is proximate the location of the valve (70).

Abstract translation: 一种用于砾石包装井筒（32）的生产间隔（42）的设备包括连接在封隔器组件（46）井下的第一和第二防砂筛网组件（56,58）和交叉组件（40） 用于砾石充填流体的封隔器组件（46）井下的连通路径（74）和用于返回流体的封隔器组件（46）的孔的连通路径（92）。 洗涤管组件（66）延伸到在其间形成环（84）的第一和第二防砂筛网组件（56,58）。 在第一和第二防砂筛组件（56,58）之间的位置处，阀（70）位于洗涤管组件（66）内。 当β波（100）靠近阀（70）的位置时，阀（70）可从关闭位置致动到打开位置。

公开(公告)号：US06516882B2

公开(公告)日：2003-02-11

申请号：US09906520

申请日：2001-07-16

Applicant: Ronald W. McGregor ,  David A. Hejl ,  Travis T. Hailey, Jr.

Inventor： Ronald W. McGregor ,  David A. Hejl ,  Travis T. Hailey, Jr.

IPC: E21B4308

CPC classification number: E21B43/088 ,  E21B43/045 ,  E21B43/082

Abstract: An apparatus (60) and method for gravel packing an interval of a wellbore is disclosed. The apparatus (60) comprises a sand control screen (78) positioned within the wellbore and a tubular member (62) disposed within the wellbore forming a first annulus with the sand control screen (78) and a second annulus with the wellbore. The tubular member (62) has an axially extending production section (64) with a plurality of openings (66) and an axially extending nonproduction section (68) with a plurality of outlets (70). A channel (72) is disposed within the first annulus such that the channel (72) is substantially circumferentially aligned with the nonproduction section (68) of the tubular member (62) forming a slurry passageway (74) therewith.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于砾石填充井筒间隔的装置（60）和方法。 设备（60）包括定位在井孔内的防砂筛网（78）和布置在井筒内的管状构件（62），其与砂控制筛网（78）形成第一环形区域，并且具有与井筒相关的第二环形区域。 管状构件（62）具有轴向延伸的生产部分（64），其具有多个开口（66）和具有多个出口（70）的轴向延伸的非生产部分（68）。 通道（72）设置在第一环形空间内，使得通道（72）与管状构件（62）的非生产部分（68）基本上周向地对准，从而与其形成浆料通道（74）。

公开(公告)号：US06488082B2

公开(公告)日：2002-12-03

申请号：US09767975

申请日：2001-01-23

Applicant: Ralph Harvey Echols ,  Phillip T. Thomas ,  Travis T. Hailey, Jr.

Inventor： Ralph Harvey Echols ,  Phillip T. Thomas ,  Travis T. Hailey, Jr.

IPC: E21B3414

CPC classification number: E21B43/14 ,  E21B43/045

Abstract: A multi-zone packing system having unique features that allow for remote operation, thereby eliminating the need to raise and lower a work string and crossover tool to various zones of interest during a frac pack, gravel pack or related completion procedure. The squeeze pack system has a crossover tool or port collocated with each zone of interest and remotely operated closing devices to allow for the setting of each packer and the packing job to be performed with minimal or no movement of the work string.

公开(公告)号：US07708068B2

公开(公告)日：2010-05-04

申请号：US11407848

申请日：2006-04-20

Applicant: Travis T. Hailey, Jr.

Inventor： Travis T. Hailey, Jr.

IPC: E21B43/04 ,  E21B43/08

CPC classification number: E21B43/04 ,  E21B43/08

Abstract: A gravel packing screen with an inflow control device and a bypass. A well screen includes a flow restricting device for restricting inward flow through the screen, and a bypass device for increasing a proportion of the inward flow which passes through the flow restricting device, the bypass device including a material which swells in response to contact between the material and fluid in a well. A method of gravel packing a well includes installing a screen in the well, the screen including a flow restricting device which restricts flow through the screen, and a bypass device for selectively permitting relatively unrestricted flow through the screen; and actuating the bypass device in response to contact between a material of the bypass device and fluid in the well, thereby increasingly restricting flow through the screen. Flow through the flow restricting device and flow through the bypass device may be in parallel.

Abstract translation: 具有流入控制装置和旁路的砾石包装屏幕。 井筛包括用于限制通过筛网的向内流动的流量限制装置，以及用于增加通过流量限制装置的向内流量的比例的旁路装置，旁通装置包括响应于所述流动限制装置之间的接触膨胀的材料 材料和液体在井中。 砾石填充井的方法包括在井中安装筛网，所述筛网包括限制流过筛网的流动限制装置和用于选择性地允许相对不受限制地流过筛网的旁路装置; 并且响应于旁路装置的材料和井中的流体之间的接触而致动旁路装置，从而越来越多地限制流过屏幕的流动。 流过限流装置的流动和通过旁路装置的流动可以是平行的。

公开(公告)号：US06581689B2

公开(公告)日：2003-06-24

申请号：US09894037

申请日：2001-06-28

Applicant: Travis T. Hailey, Jr.

Inventor： Travis T. Hailey, Jr.

IPC: E21B4304

CPC classification number: E21B43/04 ,  E21B43/08

Abstract: A screen assembly (60) comprises a base pipe (62) having perforated and nonperforated sections (66, 68), ribs (70) circumferentially spaced therearound and a filter medium (84) positioned around the ribs (70) having voids (92, 94) therethrough. The screen assembly (60) includes a slurry passageway (98) defined by the nonperforated section (68) of the base pipe (62), two of the ribs (70) and the portion (100) of the filter medium (84) that is circumferentially aligned with the nonperforated section (68). This portion (100) of the filter medium (84) has a filler material (96) disposed within the voids (92, 94) to create a fluid tight seal for a fluid slurry. The fluid slurry is discharged from the screen assembly (60) to a plurality of levels of the interval through exit ports (106) in a plurality of manifolds (102) when the screen assembly (60) is in an operable position.

Abstract translation: 筛网组件（60）包括具有穿孔和非穿孔部分（66,68），周向间隔开的肋（70）的基管（62）和围绕肋（70）定位的过滤介质（84），所述肋（70）具有空隙 94）。 筛组件（60）包括由基管（62）的非穿孔部分（68）限定的浆料通道（98），过滤介质（84）的两个肋（70）和部分（100）中的两个 与非穿孔部分（68）周向对齐。 过滤介质（84）的该部分（100）具有设置在空隙（92,94）内的填充材料（96），以产生流体浆液的流体密封。 当屏幕组件（60）处于可操作位置时，流体浆料从屏幕组件（60）排出到多个级别的间隔通过多个歧管（102）中的出口（106）。