公开(公告)号：US07357196B2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-15

申请号：US11215673

申请日：2005-08-30

申请人： William A. Goldman ,  Oliver Matthews, III ,  William W. King ,  Gary E. Weaver ,  Gerald L. Pruitt

发明人： William A. Goldman ,  Oliver Matthews, III ,  William W. King ,  Gary E. Weaver ,  Gerald L. Pruitt

IPC分类号： E21B47/00 ,  E21B44/00

CPC分类号： E21B49/00 ,  E21B12/02 ,  E21B44/00 ,  E21B44/005 ,  E21B49/003 ,  E21B2041/0028

摘要： A method and apparatus for predicting the performance of a drilling system for the drilling of a well bore in a given formation includes generating a geology characteristic of the formation per unit depth according to a prescribed geology model, obtaining specifications of proposed drilling equipment for use in the drilling of the well bore, and predicting a drilling mechanics in response to the specifications as a function of the geology characteristic per unit depth according to a prescribed drilling mechanics model. Responsive to a predicted drilling mechanics, a controller controls a parameter in the drilling of the well bore. The geology characteristic includes at least rock strength. The specifications include at least a bit specification of a recommended drill bit. Lastly, the predicted drilling mechanics include at least one of bit wear, mechanical efficiency, power, and operating parameters. A display is provided for generating a display of the geology characteristic and predicted drilling mechanics per unit depth, including either a display monitor or a printer.

摘要翻译： 用于预测用于在给定地层中钻井的钻井系统的性能的方法和装置包括根据规定的地质模型产生每单位深度的地层的地质特征，获得所提出的用于 根据规定的钻井力学模型，根据作为每单位深度的地质特征的函数的规格，预测井眼的钻孔，并预测钻井力学。 响应于预测的钻井力学，控制器控制钻井中的参数。 地质特征至少包括岩石强度。 规格至少包括推荐钻头的位规格。 最后，预测的钻井力学包括钻头磨损，机械效率，功率和操作参数中的至少一个。 提供了一种显示器，用于产生地质特征和每单位深度的预测钻井力学的显示，包括显示监视器或打印机。

公开(公告)号：US07261167B2

公开(公告)日：2007-08-28

申请号：US10669105

申请日：2003-09-23

申请人： William A. Goldman ,  Oliver Matthews, III ,  William W. King ,  Gary E. Weaver ,  Gerald L. Pruitt

发明人： William A. Goldman ,  Oliver Matthews, III ,  William W. King ,  Gary E. Weaver ,  Gerald L. Pruitt

IPC分类号： E21B47/00 ,  E21B44/00

CPC分类号： E21B49/00 ,  E21B12/02 ,  E21B44/00 ,  E21B44/005 ,  E21B49/003 ,  E21B2041/0028

摘要： A method and apparatus for predicting the performance of a drilling system for the drilling of a well bore in a given formation is disclosed. The method generates a geology model of a given formation. The geology model includes a geology characteristic of the given formation per unit depth. The method also determines a predicted drilling performance for a proposed drilling equipment based on the geology model and specification data of the proposed drilling equipment, wherein the specification data of the proposed drilling equipment is a function of the geology characteristic.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于预测用于在给定地层中钻井的钻井系统的性能的方法和装置。 该方法生成给定地层的地质模型。 地质模型包括每单位深度给定地层的地质特征。 该方法还根据所提出的钻井设备的地质模型和规范数据确定了所提出的钻井设备的预测钻井性能，其中所提出的钻井设备的规格数据是地质特征的函数。

公开(公告)号：US06374926B1

公开(公告)日：2002-04-23

申请号：US09598131

申请日：2000-06-21

申请人： William A. Goldman ,  Lee Morgan Smith

发明人： William A. Goldman ,  Lee Morgan Smith

IPC分类号： E21B4500

CPC分类号： E21B44/00 ,  E21B12/02 ,  E21B44/005 ,  E21B49/003 ,  E21B2041/0028

摘要： A method of assaying work of an earth boring bit of a given size and design comprises the steps of drilling a hole with the bit from an initial point to a terminal point. A plurality of electrical incremental actual force signals are generated, each corresponding to a force of the bit over a respective increment of the distance between the initial and terminal points. A plurality of electrical incremental distance signals are also generated, each corresponding to the length of the increment for a respective one of the incremental actual force signals. The incremental actual force signals and the incremental distance signals are processed to produce a value corresponding to the total work done by the bit in drilling from the initial point to the terminal point. Using such a basic work assay, a number of other downhole occurrences and/or conditions can be assayed. These include a wear rating for the type of bit, a determination of whether such a bit can drill a given interval of formation, and assessment of the abrasivity of rock drilled (which in turn can be used to modify the assays of other conditions and/or occurrences), a model of the wear of such a bit in current use, and a determination of the mechanical efficiency of the bit.

摘要翻译： 一种测定给定尺寸和设计的钻孔钻孔工作的方法包括以下步骤：从初始点到终点钻该钻头的孔。 产生多个电增量实际力信号，每个电力增量实际力信号分别对应于在初始点和终点之间的距离的相应增量上的位的力。 还产生多个电增量距离信号，每个相应于增量实际力信号中的相应增量的增量的长度。 处理增量实际力信号和增量距离信号，以产生一个对应于从初始点到终点的钻孔完成的总功。 使用这样的基本工作测定法，可以测定许多其它井下事件和/或条件。 这些包括对钻头类型的耐磨等级，确定这样的钻头是否可以钻出给定的形成间隔，以及评估钻石的磨蚀性（其又可以用于修改其他条件和/ 或发生），当前使用中这种位的磨损的模型以及位的机械效率的确定。

公开(公告)号：US6131673A

公开(公告)日：2000-10-17

申请号：US48360

申请日：1998-03-26

申请人： William A. Goldman ,  Lee Morgan Smith

发明人： William A. Goldman ,  Lee Morgan Smith

IPC分类号： E21B47/00 ,  E21B12/02 ,  E21B41/00 ,  E21B44/00 ,  E21B49/00 ,  E21B45/00

CPC分类号： E21B44/00 ,  E21B12/02 ,  E21B44/005 ,  E21B49/003 ,  E21B2041/0028

摘要： A method of assaying work of an earth boring bit of a given size and design comprises the steps of drilling a hole with the bit from an initial point to a terminal point. A plurality of electrical incremental actual force signals are generated, each corresponding to a force of the bit over a respective increment of the distance between the initial and terminal points. A plurality of electrical incremental distance signals are also generated, each corresponding to the length of the increment for a respective one of the incremental actual force signals. The incremental actual force signals and the incremental distance signals are processed to produce a value corresponding to the total work done by the bit in drilling from the initial point to the terminal point. Using such a basic work assay, a number of other downhole occurrences and/or conditions can be assayed. These include a wear rating for the type of bit, a determination of whether such a bit can drill a given interval of formation, and assessment of the abrasivity of rock drilled (which in turn can be used to modify the assays of other conditions and/or occurrences), a model of the wear of such a bit in current use, and a determination of the mechanical efficiency of the bit.

公开(公告)号：US07035778B2

公开(公告)日：2006-04-25

申请号：US10133078

申请日：2002-04-26

申请人： William A. Goldman ,  Lee Morgan Smith

发明人： William A. Goldman ,  Lee Morgan Smith

IPC分类号： G06F17/50

CPC分类号： E21B44/00 ,  E21B12/02 ,  E21B44/005 ,  E21B49/003 ,  E21B2041/0028

摘要： A method of assaying work of an earth boring bit of a given size and design including establishing characteristics of the bit of given size and design. The method further includes simulating a drilling of a hole in a given formation as a function of the characteristics of the bit of given size and design and at least one rock strength of the formation. The method further includes outputting a performance characteristic of the bit, the performance characteristic including a bit wear condition and a bit mechanical efficiency determined as a function of the simulated drilling.

摘要翻译： 一种测定给定尺寸和设计的地球钻头的工作的方法，包括确定给定尺寸和设计的钻头的特性。 该方法还包括模拟给定地层中的孔的钻孔，作为给定尺寸和设计的钻头的特征以及地层的至少一个岩石强度的函数。 该方法还包括输出该位的性能特性，其性能特征包括作为模拟钻孔的函数确定的位磨损状况和位机械效率。

公开(公告)号：US07032689B2

公开(公告)日：2006-04-25

申请号：US10177829

申请日：2002-06-21

申请人： William A. Goldman ,  Oliver Matthews, III ,  William W. King ,  Gary E. Weaver ,  Gerald L. Pruitt

发明人： William A. Goldman ,  Oliver Matthews, III ,  William W. King ,  Gary E. Weaver ,  Gerald L. Pruitt

IPC分类号： E21B47/00 ,  E21B44/00

CPC分类号： E21B49/00 ,  E21B12/02 ,  E21B44/00 ,  E21B44/005 ,  E21B49/003 ,  E21B2041/0028

摘要： A method and apparatus for predicting the performance of a drilling system for the drilling of a well bore in a given formation includes generating a geology characteristic of the formation per unit depth according to a prescribed geology model, obtaining specifications of proposed drilling equipment for use in the drilling of the well bore, and predicting a drilling mechanics in response to the specifications as a function of the geology characteristic per unit depth according to a prescribed drilling mechanics model. Responsive to a predicted-drilling mechanics, a controller controls a parameter in the drilling of the well bore. The geology characteristic includes at least rock strength. The specifications include at least a bit specification of a recommended drill bit. Lastly, the predicted drilling mechanics include at least one of bit wear, mechanical efficiency, power, and operating parameters. A display is provided for generating a display of the geology characteristic and predicted drilling mechanics per unit depth, including either a display monitor or a printer.

公开(公告)号：US06408953B1

公开(公告)日：2002-06-25

申请号：US09649495

申请日：2000-08-28

申请人： William A. Goldman ,  Oliver Matthews, III ,  William W. King ,  Gary E. Weaver ,  Gerald L. Pruitt

发明人： William A. Goldman ,  Oliver Matthews, III ,  William W. King ,  Gary E. Weaver ,  Gerald L. Pruitt

IPC分类号： E21B4700

CPC分类号： E21B44/005 ,  E21B12/02 ,  E21B44/00 ,  E21B49/003 ,  E21B2041/0028

摘要： A method and apparatus for predicting the performance of a drilling system for the drilling of a well bore in a given formation includes generating a geology characteristic of the formation per unit depth according to a prescribed geology model, obtaining specifications of proposed drilling equipment for use in the drilling of the well bore, and predicting a drilling mechanics in response to the specifications as a function of the geology characteristic per unit depth according to a prescribed drilling mechanics model. Responsive to a predicted drilling mechanics, a controller controls a parameter in the drilling of the well bore. The geology characteristic includes at least rock strength. The specifications include at least a bit specification of a recommended drill bit. Lastly, the predicted drilling mechanics include at least one of bit wear, mechanical efficiency, power, and operating parameters. A display is provided for generating a display of the geology characteristic and predicted drilling mechanics per unit depth, including either a display monitor or a printer.

摘要翻译： 用于预测用于在给定地层中钻井的钻井系统的性能的方法和装置包括根据规定的地质模型产生每单位深度的地层的地质特征，获得所提出的钻井设备的规格，以用于 根据规定的钻井力学模型，根据作为每单位深度的地质特征的函数的规格，预测井眼的钻孔，并预测钻井力学。 响应于预测的钻井力学，控制器控制钻井中的参数。 地质特征至少包括岩石强度。 规格至少包括推荐钻头的位规格。 最后，预测的钻井力学包括钻头磨损，机械效率，功率和操作参数中的至少一个。 提供了一种显示器，用于产生地质特征和每单位深度的预测钻井力学的显示，包括显示监视器或打印机。

公开(公告)号：US5794720A

公开(公告)日：1998-08-18

申请号：US621411

申请日：1996-03-25

申请人： Lee Morgan Smith ,  William A. Goldman

发明人： Lee Morgan Smith ,  William A. Goldman

IPC分类号： E21B47/00 ,  E21B12/02 ,  E21B41/00 ,  E21B44/00 ,  E21B49/00 ,  E21B45/00

CPC分类号： E21B44/00 ,  E21B12/02 ,  E21B44/005 ,  E21B49/003 ,  E21B2041/0028

摘要： A method of assaying work of an earth boring bit of a given size and design comprises the steps of drilling a hole with the bit from an initial point to a terminal point and recording the distance between the initial and terminal points. A plurality of electrical incremental actual force signals are generated, each corresponding to a force of the bit over a respective increment of the distance between the initial and terminal points. A plurality of electrical incremental distance signals are also generated, each corresponding to the length of the increment for a respective one of the incremental actual force signals. The incremental actual force signals and the incremental distance signals are processed to produce a value corresponding to the total work done by the bit in drilling from the initial point to the terminal point. Using such a basic work assay, a number of other downhole occurrences and/or conditions can be assayed. These include a wear rating for the type of bit, a determination of whether such a bit can drill a given interval of formation, and assessment of the abrasivity of rock drilled (which in turn can be used to modify the assays of other conditions and/or occurrences), a model of the wear of such a bit in current use, and a determination of the mechanical efficiency of the bit.

摘要翻译： 一种测定给定尺寸和设计的钻孔钻头的工作的方法包括以下步骤：从初始点到终点钻该钻头的孔，并记录初始点和终点之间的距离。 产生多个电增量实际力信号，每个电力增量实际力信号分别对应于在初始点和终点之间的距离的相应增量上的位的力。 还产生多个电增量距离信号，每个相应于增量实际力信号中的相应增量的增量的长度。 处理增量实际力信号和增量距离信号，以产生一个对应于从初始点到终点的钻孔完成的总功。 使用这样的基本工作测定法，可以测定许多其它井下事件和/或条件。 这些包括钻头类型的磨损等级，确定这样的钻头是否能够钻出给定的形成间隔，以及评估钻石的磨蚀性（其又可用于修改其他条件和/ 或发生），当前使用中这种位的磨损的模型以及位的机械效率的确定。

公开(公告)号：US5390748A

公开(公告)日：1995-02-21

申请号：US134747

申请日：1993-11-10

申请人： William A. Goldman

发明人： William A. Goldman

IPC分类号： E21B7/04 ,  E21B44/00 ,  E21B47/022

CPC分类号： E21B44/00 ,  E21B47/022 ,  E21B7/04

摘要： A method and apparatus are provided for drilling a borehole through formations of the earth to a targeted position relative to the entrance of the borehole on the surface of the earth. At each measurement of the position and orientation of the downhole drilling mechanism, the system controller determines a new optimum path to the target and commands the drilling apparatus to produce this optimum path. Different criteria may determine the optimum path. The preferred criterion is the path of minimum tortuosity.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种方法和装置，用于通过地球的形成将钻孔钻到相对于地球表面上的钻孔入口的目标位置。 在井下钻井机构的位置和方向的每次测量时，系统控制器确定到目标​​的新的最佳路径并命令钻井设备产生该最佳路径。 不同的标准可以确定最佳路径。 首选标准是最小曲折的路径。

公开(公告)号：US6052649A

公开(公告)日：2000-04-18

申请号：US81483

申请日：1998-05-18

申请人： William A. Goldman ,  Kambiz Arab ,  Gary E. Weaver

发明人： William A. Goldman ,  Kambiz Arab ,  Gary E. Weaver

IPC分类号： G06F19/00

CPC分类号： E21B49/00

摘要： Shale plasticity in a geological formation is quantified by the steps of measuring a shale volume of the formation, measuring a shale composition of the formation, measuring a shale water content of the formation, and determining a measure of shale plasticity of the formation in response to the measured shale volume, shale composition, and shale water content according to a shale plasticity model. An apparatus for quantifying shale plasticity is disclosed also.

摘要翻译： 通过测量地层页岩体积，测量地层页岩组成，测量地层页岩含水量，测定地层对页岩可塑性的测量，测定地层中页岩的可塑性 测量页岩体积，页岩组成和页岩含水量。 还公开了一种用于量化页岩可塑性的装置。