Methods and apparatus to sample heavy oil in a subterranean formation
    1.
    发明授权
    Methods and apparatus to sample heavy oil in a subterranean formation 有权
    用于在地层中采样重油的方法和设备

    公开(公告)号:US08496054B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-07-30

    申请号:US11962857

    申请日:2007-12-21

    IPC分类号: E21B49/10

    摘要: A method for sampling fluid in a subterranean formation includes, reducing a viscosity of a fluid, pressurizing a portion of the subterranean formation and collecting a fluid sample. Specifically, a viscosity of a fluid in a portion of the subterranean formation is reduced and a portion of the subterranean formation is pressurizing by injecting a displacement fluid into the subterranean formation. A sample of the fluid pressurized by the displacement fluid is then collected.

    摘要翻译: 用于对地下地层中的流体进行采样的方法包括:降低流体的粘度,加压地下地层的一部分并收集流体样品。 具体地说,通过将位移流体注入到地下地层中,地层的一部分中的流体的粘度降低,地层的一部分被加压。 然后收集由置换液体加压的流体样品。

    METHODS AND APPARATUS TO SAMPLE HEAVY OIL IN A SUBTERRANEAN FORMATION
    2.
    发明申请
    METHODS AND APPARATUS TO SAMPLE HEAVY OIL IN A SUBTERRANEAN FORMATION 有权
    方法和装置,用于在下层形成中对重油进行取样

    公开(公告)号:US20090008079A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-01-08

    申请号:US11962857

    申请日:2007-12-21

    IPC分类号: E21B43/24 E21B49/00

    摘要: A method for sampling fluid in a subterranean formation includes, reducing a viscosity a fluid, pressurizing a portion of the subterranean formation, and collecting a fluid sample. Specifically, a viscosity of a fluid in a portion of the subterranean formation is reduced and a portion of the subterranean formation is pressurizing by injecting a displacement fluid into the subterranean formation. A sample of the fluid pressurized by the displacement fluid is then collected.

    摘要翻译: 用于对地下地层中的流体进行采样的方法包括:降低流体的粘度,对地下地层的一部分进行加压,以及收集流体样品。 具体地说,通过将位移流体注入到地下地层中,地层的一部分中的流体的粘度降低,地层的一部分被加压。 然后收集由置换液体加压的流体样品。

    Downhole measurement of formation characteristics while drilling
    5.
    发明授权
    Downhole measurement of formation characteristics while drilling 有权
    钻井时地层特征的井下测量

    公开(公告)号:US07458257B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-12-02

    申请号:US11312683

    申请日:2005-12-19

    IPC分类号: E21B47/00

    CPC分类号: E21B49/005 E21B49/081

    摘要: A method for determining a property of formations surrounding an earth borehole being drilled with a drill bit at the end of a drill string, using drilling fluid that flows downward through the drill string, exits through the drill bit, and returns toward the earth's surface in the annulus between the drill string and the periphery of the borehole, including the following steps: obtaining, downhole near the drill bit, a pre-bit sample of the mud in the drill string as it approaches the drill bit; obtaining, downhole near the drill bit, a post-bit sample of the mud in the annulus, entrained with drilled earth formation, after its egression from the drill bit; implementing pre-bit measurements on the pre-bit sample; implementing post-bit measurements on the post-bit sample; and determining a property of the formations from the post-bit measurements and the pre-bit measurements.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于确定围绕钻井的地层钻孔的性质的方法,其使用在钻柱上向下流动的钻井流体在钻柱的端部钻出,通过钻头离开,并朝向地球表面返回 钻柱和钻孔周边之间的环形空间,包括以下步骤:在钻柱附近获得钻头附近的井下钻头样品,当钻柱接近钻头时; 在钻头附近获得钻孔附近的井下钻孔后的钻头样品,在钻头从其钻出之后夹带钻井泥土; 对前置位采样执行预位测量; 对后位采样进行后位测量; 以及从后位测量和前位测量确定地层的属性。

    Subsurface monitoring and borehole placement using a modified tubular equipped with tilted or transverse magnetic dipoles
    6.
    发明授权
    Subsurface monitoring and borehole placement using a modified tubular equipped with tilted or transverse magnetic dipoles 有权
    使用配备有倾斜或横向磁偶极子的改进管道进行地下监测和钻孔放置

    公开(公告)号:US06727705B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-04-27

    申请号:US10029755

    申请日:2001-12-18

    IPC分类号: G01V308

    摘要: Systems and methods for monitoring a subsurface formation property and for placing a borehole in the vicinity of a well in the formation. A slotted tubular is utilized to provide through-tubular signal transmission and/or reception using an antenna adapted to generate a magnetic dipole moment with a transverse or controllable orientation. Hydraulic isolation between the interior and exterior of the tubular at the slot is provided by a pressure barrier. The tubular also forms part of a system for accurately placing a well within a desired distance and orientation relative to an existing well.

    摘要翻译: 用于监测地下形成特性并将钻孔置于地层中的井附近的系统和方法。 开槽管被用于通过适于产生具有横向或可控取向的磁偶极矩的天线来提供贯穿管状的信号传输和/或接收。 在管槽的内部和外部之间的液压隔离通过压力屏障提供。 管状物还构成了一系统的一部分,该系统用于相对于现存的井精确地将井放置在期望的距离和取向范围内。

    System and method for displaying data associated with subsurface reservoirs
    7.
    发明授权
    System and method for displaying data associated with subsurface reservoirs 有权
    用于显示与地下水库相关的数据的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08364404B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-29

    申请号:US12027155

    申请日:2008-02-06

    CPC分类号: G01V1/50 G01V3/18 G01V3/38

    摘要: Method and system for visualizing one or more properties of a subterranean earth formation while drilling a borehole using probability information from a modeling process. Probability waveforms based on information from a plurality of borehole stations may be plotted, either alone or superimposed onto other graphical representations, to provide a visual display that is easily interpreted by a user to make geosteering decisions. The probability waveforms include peaked sections that are proportional to the amount of uncertainty or error associated with a boundary estimate at a particular distance from an axis of the borehole. By providing a visual display of the uncertainty, a user can make better geosteering decisions.

    摘要翻译: 使用来自建模过程的概率信息钻孔时可视化地下地层的一个或多个属性的方法和系统。 基于来自多个井眼站的信息的概率波形可以单独绘制或叠加到其他图形表示上,以提供易于由用户解释以进行地理转向决定的视觉显示。 概率波形包括与距离钻孔的特定距离处的边界估计相关联的不确定度或误差量成比例的峰值段。 通过提供不确定性的视觉显示,用户可以做出更好的地理转向决策。

    Wellbore drilling method
    8.
    发明授权
    Wellbore drilling method 有权
    井眼钻孔法

    公开(公告)号:US07832500B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-11-16

    申请号:US10708406

    申请日:2004-03-01

    IPC分类号: E21B44/00

    CPC分类号: E21B47/12 E21B44/00

    摘要: A method and apparatus for drilling at least one wellbore from an offsite location is provided. Each wellbore is located at a wellsite having a drilling rig with a downhole drilling tool suspended therefrom. The downhole drilling tool is selectively advanced into the earth to form the wellbore. The downhole drilling tool is operated according to a wellsite setup. Wellsite parameters are collected from a plurality of sensors positioned about the wellsite. The wellsite parameters are transmitted to an offsite control center. The offsite control center performs an analysis of the wellsite parameters and automatically adjusts the wellsite setup from the offsite control center based on the analysis.

    摘要翻译: 提供了用于从异地位置钻探至少一个井眼的方法和装置。 每个井眼位于具有钻井钻井平台的井场,井下钻井工具悬挂在钻井平台上。 井下钻井工具选择性地进入地球以形成井筒。 井下钻孔工具根据井场设置进行操作。 从围绕井场定位的多个传感器收集井场参数。 井场参数被传送到非现场控制中心。 异地控制中心对井场参数进行分析,并根据分析自动从异地控制中心调整井场设置。

    Apparatus for electromagnetic logging of a formation
    9.
    发明授权
    Apparatus for electromagnetic logging of a formation 有权
    用于电磁测井的装置

    公开(公告)号:US07348781B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-03-25

    申请号:US11030670

    申请日:2004-12-31

    IPC分类号: G01V3/00 G01V3/18

    CPC分类号: G01V3/30

    摘要: A tool for electromagnetic logging of a formation includes a tool body configured to move in a borehole penetrating the formation; an antenna array disposed on the tool body; and an electronic unit configured to control operation of the antenna array, wherein the antenna array comprises at least one transmitter and at least one receiver, wherein at least one selected from the group consisting of the at least one transmitter and the at least one receiver comprises a printed circuit antenna.

    摘要翻译: 用于地层的电磁测井的工具包括构造成在穿过地层的钻孔中移动的工具主体; 设置在所述工具主体上的天线阵列; 以及电子单元,被配置为控制所述天线阵列的操作,其中所述天线阵列包括至少一个发射机和至少一个接收机,其中从由所述至少一个发射机和所述至少一个接收机组成的组中选择的组中的至少一个包括 印刷电路天线。

    System, apparatus, and method of conducting borehole resistivity measurements
    10.
    发明授权
    System, apparatus, and method of conducting borehole resistivity measurements 有权
    进行钻孔电阻率测量的系统,设备和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07095233B1

    公开(公告)日:2006-08-22

    申请号:US11185048

    申请日:2005-07-20

    IPC分类号: G01V3/20 G01V3/00 G01V3/18

    CPC分类号: G01V3/20

    摘要: A logging-while-drilling tool is adapted for incorporation with a drill string having a longitudinal axis. The drill string is further adapted for drilling a wellbore penetrating a geological formation. The drilling tool includes a tool body having a central axis disposed in parallel relation with the longitudinal axis of the drill string and an external, circumferential surface spaced radially outward from the central axis. The tool also includes a measurement apparatus for measuring resistivity of a borehole fluid in the wellbore. The measurement apparatus has an electrode array including a current emitting electrode disposed on the circumferential surface. The current emitting electrode is adapted to emit current into a target region of the wellbore spaced laterally between the circumferential surface and the walls of the wellbore. Further, a current receiving electrode is disposed on the circumferential surface and spaced apart from the current emitting electrode. The current receiving electrode is adapted to receive current propagated from the current emitting electrode into the target region. The electrode array occupies an arcuate section of the circumferential surface that extends less than about 180° about the central axis.

    摘要翻译: 钻井测井工具适于与具有纵向轴线的钻柱结合。 钻柱还适用于钻井穿透地质层。 该钻具包括具有与钻柱的纵向轴线平行的中心轴线的工具主体和与中心轴线径向向外间隔开的外部圆周表面。 该工具还包括用于测量井眼中的井眼流体​​的电阻率的测量装置。 测量装置具有包括设置在圆周表面上的电流发射电极的电极阵列。 电流发射电极适于将电流发射到在井筒的周向表面和壁之间横向隔开的井眼的目标区域中。 此外,电流接收电极设置在圆周表面上并与电流发射电极间隔开。 电流接收电极适于接收从电流发射电极传播到目标区域中的电流。 电极阵列占据圆周表面的弧形部分,围绕中心轴线延伸小于约180°。