公开(公告)号：US08360099B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-29

申请号：US11683317

申请日：2007-03-07

Applicant: Alan Wayne Burkhard ,  Michael Scott Sawyer ,  Roger Lane Suter

Inventor： Alan Wayne Burkhard ,  Michael Scott Sawyer ,  Roger Lane Suter

IPC: F16K37/00

CPC classification number: F16K37/0066 ,  E21B21/106 ,  F16K31/122 ,  Y10T137/3115 ,  Y10T137/6164 ,  Y10T137/7792 ,  Y10T137/8326

Abstract: A failure protection apparatus including an air source providing air having an air pressure, a first valve in fluid communication with the air source permitting a control fluid to flow to a pressure control assembly when the air pressure is at least a minimum pressure and preventing flow of the control fluid to the assembly when the air pressure is below a minimum pressure, the assembly containing control fluid at a predetermined pressure that is maintained when the air pressure is below the minimum pressure, a second valve in communication with the air source permitting communication of air between an inlet and an outlet when the air pressure is below the minimum pressure, a third valve in communication with the air source, a pressure container in communication with the third valve outlet and having an outlet that feeds air to the second valve to actuate a warning device attached thereto.

Abstract translation: 一种故障保护装置，包括提供具有空气压力的空气的空气源，与空气源流体连通的第一阀，当空气压力至少为最小压力时，允许控制流体流动到压力控制组件， 当所述空气压力低于最小压力时，所述控制流体到所述组件，所述组件将控制流体包含在所述空气压力低于所述最小压力时保持的预定压力，与空气源连通的第二阀， 当空气压力低于最小压力时，入口和出口之间的空气，与空气源连通的第三阀，与第三阀出口连通的压力容器，并具有将空气供给到第二阀以致动作用的出口 附在其上的警告装置。

公开(公告)号：US20110060469A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-10

申请号：US12991726

申请日：2009-05-13

Applicant: Alan Wayne Burkhard

Inventor： Alan Wayne Burkhard

IPC: B07B1/28 ,  G05D19/02

CPC classification number: B07B1/42 ,  B06B1/161

Abstract: A vibratory separator including a frame, a basket disposed on the frame, and a motor configured to impart a vibratory motion to the basket. Additionally, the vibratory separator includes an adjustable speed drive operatively coupled to the motor to control a vibratory motion imparted to the basket. Also, a method of processing drilling waste including generating a first vibratory motion on a vibratory separator using at least one motor, and adjusting the first vibratory motion using an adjustable speed drive to generate a second vibratory motion.

Abstract translation: 一种振动分离器，包括框架，设置在框架上的篮子和构造成向篮子施加振动运动的马达。 此外，振动分离器包括可操作地耦合到马达的可调节速度驱动器，以控制施加到篮子的振动。 另外，一种处理钻井废弃物的方法，包括使用至少一个马达在振动分离器上产生第一振动运动，以及使用可调速驱动器调节第一振动运动以产生第二振动运动。

公开(公告)号：US20080035375A1

公开(公告)日：2008-02-14

申请号：US11837145

申请日：2007-08-10

Applicant: Alan Wayne Burkhard ,  Mario Zamora

Inventor： Alan Wayne Burkhard ,  Mario Zamora

IPC: E21B7/00

CPC classification number: E21B44/00

Abstract: A method for controlling a peripheral drilling operation involves obtaining a first property of a first drilling operation component associated with the peripheral drilling operation, via a wireless network, obtaining a second property of a second drilling operation component associated with the peripheral drilling operation, generating a control signal for the first drilling operation component, based on the first property and the second property, and communicating the control signal to the first drilling operation component, via the wireless network, where the first drilling operation component is adjusted, based on the control signal, to control the peripheral drilling operation.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制周边钻井操作的方法包括经由无线网络获得与外围钻井操作相关联的第一钻井操作部件的第一特性，获得与所述外围钻井操作相关联的第二钻井操作部件的第二特性， 基于第一属性和第二属性来控制第一钻孔操作部件的控制信号，并且经由无线网络将控制信号传送到第一钻孔操作部件，其中基于控制信号调整第一钻孔操作部件 ，以控制外围钻井作业。

公开(公告)号：US09033156B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-19

申请号：US11961684

申请日：2007-12-20

Applicant: Alan Wayne Burkhard

Inventor： Alan Wayne Burkhard

IPC: B07B1/42

CPC classification number: B07B1/42

Abstract: A vibratory separator including a skid having a skid magnet and a basket having a basket magnet disposed on the basket, wherein the skid magnet and the basket magnets are arranged to magnetically interact. Also, a method for operating a vibratory separator that includes supplying a current to a skid electromagnet disposed on a skid of the vibratory separator, and interacting the skid electromagnet with a basket magnet disposed on a basket of the vibratory separator.

Abstract translation: 一种振动分离器，包括具有滑动磁体的滑板和具有布置在所述篮子上的篮状磁体的篮，其中所述滑动磁体和所述篮状磁体被布置成磁性相互作用。 另外，一种操作振动分离器的方法，该振动分离器包括向设置在振动分离器的滑块上的滑动电磁体提供电流，并使滑动电磁体与设置在振动分离器的篮子上的篮状磁体相互作用。

公开(公告)号：US08141714B2

公开(公告)日：2012-03-27

申请号：US11960470

申请日：2007-12-19

Applicant: Alan Wayne Burkhard

Inventor： Alan Wayne Burkhard

IPC: B07B1/42

CPC classification number: B07B1/42 ,  B07B1/40

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a vibratory screen separator and methods for using a vibratory screen separator. The vibratory screen separator may have a stationary base, a movable basket, and at least one linear motor for imparting motion to the movable basket, and methods for using the vibratory screen separator. The linear motor may include a stationary component and a moving component, wherein the moving component is coupled to the movable basket, and wherein the stationary component is coupled to the stationary base. The method may include passing a material including solid particles onto the screen, and moving the basket with at least one linear motor having a movable component coupled to the basket and a stationary component coupled to a base.

Abstract translation: 实施例涉及振动筛分离器和使用振动筛分离器的方法。 振动筛分离器可以具有固定基座，可动篮和至少一个线性马达，用于向可动篮提供运动，以及使用振动筛分离器的方法。 线性电动机可以包括固定部件和运动部件，其中运动部件联接到可动篮，并且其中固定部件联接到固定基座。 该方法可以包括将包括固体颗粒的材料传送到筛网上，以及使用具有耦合到篮子的可移动部件和耦合到基部的固定部件的至少一个线性马达移动篮子。

公开(公告)号：US07699071B2

公开(公告)日：2010-04-20

申请号：US11959970

申请日：2007-12-19

Applicant: Alan Wayne Burkhard ,  Nicolas Christopher Wade Thiessen

Inventor： Alan Wayne Burkhard ,  Nicolas Christopher Wade Thiessen

IPC: F16K31/12

CPC classification number: E21B34/066 ,  E21B34/08 ,  Y10T137/7782 ,  Y10T137/7835

Abstract: A method of controlling one or more operating pressures within a subterranean borehole that includes a choke assembly is disclosed. The choke assembly may include a housing having an inlet passage, an axial bore, and a chamber, wherein a portion of the axial bore forms an outlet passage, and a choke member adapted for movement in the housing to control the flow of a fluid from the inlet passage to the outlet passage. The method may include applying a closing force to move the choke member toward a closed position, and applying a bias force to the choke member when in the closed position to reduce an overpressure required to initiate movement of the choke member from the closed position.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种控制地下钻孔内的一个或多个操作压力的方法，其包括阻塞组件。 扼流器组件可以包括具有入口通道，轴向孔和室的壳体，其中轴向孔的一部分形成出口通道，以及适于在壳体中移动以控制流体的流动的阻塞构件 到出口通道的入口通道。 该方法可以包括施加闭合力以将阻塞构件移动到关闭位置，并且当处于关闭位置时向阻塞构件施加偏压力，以减小启动阻塞构件从关闭位置移动所需的超压。

公开(公告)号：US20080149200A1

公开(公告)日：2008-06-26

申请号：US11959371

申请日：2007-12-18

Applicant: Alan Wayne Burkhard ,  Nicolas Christopher Wade Thiessen

Inventor： Alan Wayne Burkhard ,  Nicolas Christopher Wade Thiessen

IPC: F04B49/00

CPC classification number: E21B21/106 ,  E21B21/08 ,  E21B34/02 ,  Y10T137/0396 ,  Y10T137/7782 ,  Y10T137/7835 ,  Y10T137/85986

Abstract: Disclosed are a fluid control system and method of controlling operating pressures within a fluid system, where the fluid control system includes a choke assembly, a pressure generating device, and a linear motor. The choke assembly may include a housing and a choke member adapted for movement in the housing, controlling the flow of a fluid from an inlet passage to an outlet passage. The fluid applies a force on a first end of the choke member. The pressure generating device may be fluidly connected to a chamber and may contain a control fluid that applies a first force on a second end of the choke member. The linear motor may apply a second force on the second end of the choke member. The difference between the forces applied to the first and second ends of the choke member may affect the movement of the choke member in the housing.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种控制流体系统内的操作压力的流体控制系统和方法，其中流体控制系统包括扼流组件，压力产生装置和线性电动机。 扼流器组件可以包括适于在壳体中移动的壳体和阻风构件，其控制流体从入口通道到出口通道的流动。 流体在阻塞构件的第一端施加力。 压力产生装置可以流体地连接到室，并且可以包含在扼流圈构件的第二端上施加第一力的控制流体。 线性马达可以在阻塞构件的第二端上施加第二力。 施加到阻塞构件的第一端和第二端的力之间的差异可能影响扼流圈构件在壳体中的运动。

公开(公告)号：US07828080B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-09

申请号：US11837145

申请日：2007-08-10

Applicant: Alan Wayne Burkhard ,  Mario Zamora

Inventor： Alan Wayne Burkhard ,  Mario Zamora

IPC: E21B44/00

CPC classification number: E21B44/00

Abstract: A method for controlling a peripheral drilling operation involves obtaining a first property of a first drilling operation component associated with the peripheral drilling operation, via a wireless network, obtaining a second property of a second drilling operation component associated with the peripheral drilling operation, generating a control signal for the first drilling operation component, based on the first property and the second property, and communicating the control signal to the first drilling operation component, via the wireless network, where the first drilling operation component is adjusted, based on the control signal, to control the peripheral drilling operation.

Abstract translation: 一种用于控制周边钻井操作的方法包括经由无线网络获得与外围钻井操作相关联的第一钻井操作部件的第一特性，获得与外围钻井操作相关联的第二钻井操作部件的第二特性， 基于第一属性和第二属性来控制第一钻孔操作部件的控制信号，并且经由无线网络将控制信号传送到第一钻孔操作部件，其中基于控制信号调整第一钻孔操作部件 ，以控制外围钻井作业。

公开(公告)号：US20080164068A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-10

申请号：US11959395

申请日：2007-12-18

Applicant: Alan Wayne Burkhard

Inventor： Alan Wayne Burkhard

IPC: E21B21/06

CPC classification number: E21B21/066

Abstract: A system for cleaning drill cuttings is disclosed, the system including a degassing module configured to substantially degas water; a washing module in fluid communication with the degassing module configured to wash drill cuttings with a washing fluid containing the degassed water; a gassing module in fluid communication with the washing module configured to gas the washing fluid; and an oil removal module in fluid communication with the gassing module configured to separate oily contaminants from the gassed washing fluid. A method for cleaning drill cuttings is also disclosed, the method including substantially degassing water; washing drill cuttings with a washing fluid containing the degassed water; gassing the washing fluid; and separating oily contaminants from the gassed washing fluid.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于清洁钻屑的系统，该系统包括构造成基本上对水进行脱气的脱气模块; 与所述脱气模块流体连通的洗涤模块，其构造成用含有脱气水的洗涤流体洗涤钻屑; 与所述洗涤模块流体连通的气体模块，所述洗涤模块被配置为对所述洗涤流体进行气体化 以及与所述放气模块流体连通的除油模块，其被配置为从所述充气的洗涤流体中分离出油性污染物。 还公开了一种清理钻屑的方法，该方法包括基本上脱气水; 用含有脱气水的洗涤液洗涤钻屑; 充气洗涤液; 并从气体洗涤液中分离油性污染物。

公开(公告)号：US20080156707A1

公开(公告)日：2008-07-03

申请号：US11961729

申请日：2007-12-20

Applicant: Alan Wayne Burkhard

Inventor： Alan Wayne Burkhard

IPC: B03B4/02

CPC classification number: B07B1/42

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a vibratory separator that includes a basket having a basket magnet and a frame having an electromagnet. The electromagnet and the basket magnet are arranged to magnetically interact, and the interaction imparts a vibratory motion to the basket. Furthermore, embodiments relate to a method to operate a vibratory separator that includes depositing drilling material on the vibratory separator. The vibratory separator includes a basket having a basket magnet, a frame having an electromagnet, and a variable frequency drive operatively coupled to the electromagnet. Furthermore, the method includes instructing the variable frequency drive to control the electromagnet and imparting a vibratory motion to the basket with the electromagnet.

Abstract translation: 实施例涉及一种振动分离器，其包括具有筐磁体的篮子和具有电磁体的框架。 电磁体和篮状磁体被布置成磁性相互作用，并且相互作用赋予篮子振动运动。 此外，实施例涉及操作振动分离器的方法，该振动分离器包括在振动分离器上沉积钻井材料。 振动分离器包括具有篮状磁体的篮子，具有电磁体的框架和可操作地耦合到电磁体的变频驱动器。 此外，该方法包括指示变频驱动器控制电磁体并且利用电磁体向篮子施加振动。