公开(公告)号：US08427162B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-23

申请号：US12545505

申请日：2009-08-21

申请人： Alexandre N. Bespalov ,  Vladimir Dubinsky ,  Rashid W. Khokhar

发明人： Alexandre N. Bespalov ,  Vladimir Dubinsky ,  Rashid W. Khokhar

IPC分类号： G01V3/08

CPC分类号： E21B47/022

摘要： An apparatus for detecting a position of a component in an earth formation is disclosed. The apparatus includes: a transmitter configured to emit a first magnetic field into the earth formation and induce an electric current in the component, the transmitter having a first magnetic dipole extending in a first direction; and a receiver for detecting a second magnetic field generated by the component in response to the first magnetic field, the receiver having a second magnetic dipole extending in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction. A method and computer program product for detecting a position of a component in an earth formation is also disclosed. Apparatus and methods are also disclosed for estimating a position of a second borehole being drilled relative to an existing first borehole.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于检测地层中的部件的位置的装置。 该装置包括：发射机，被配置为向地层发射第一磁场并且感应该部件中的电流，所述发射机具有沿第一方向延伸的第一磁偶极子; 以及用于响应于所述第一磁场检测由所述分量产生的第二磁场的接收器，所述接收器具有在与所述第一方向正交的第二方向上延伸的第二磁偶极子。 还公开了一种用于检测地层中的部件的位置的方法和计算机程序产品。 还公开了用于估计相对于现有第一钻孔钻出的第二钻孔的位置的装置和方法。

公开(公告)号：US08867306B2

公开(公告)日：2014-10-21

申请号：US12348994

申请日：2009-01-06

申请人： Vitaly N. Dorovsky ,  Alexander I. Fedorov ,  Vladimir Dubinsky

发明人： Vitaly N. Dorovsky ,  Alexander I. Fedorov ,  Vladimir Dubinsky

IPC分类号： G01V1/00 ,  G01V1/44 ,  G01V1/30 ,  G01V1/50

CPC分类号： G01V1/44 ,  G01V1/306 ,  G01V1/50 ,  G01V2210/6246

摘要： A method for determining permeability of a porous medium of a formation, the method including: placing a logging instrument into a borehole that traverses the porous medium, the borehole filled with a borehole fluid; measuring a pressure, p(1), of an acoustic wave in the borehole at about a boundary between the porous medium and the borehole, the acoustic wave comprising a frequency that is about a resonant frequency of a system that includes the borehole and the porous medium; calculating the permeability from the pressure; and providing the permeability as output to a user.

摘要翻译： 一种用于确定地层的多孔介质的渗透性的方法，所述方法包括：将测井仪器放置在穿过所述多孔介质的钻孔中，所述钻孔填充有钻孔流体; 测量在多孔介质和钻孔之间的大约边界处的钻孔中的声波的压力p（1），所述声波包括围绕包括井眼的系统的共振频率的频率和多孔介质 中; 从压力计算渗透率; 并且将渗透性提供给用户的输出。

公开(公告)号：US07773454B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-10

申请号：US11359172

申请日：2006-02-22

申请人： Joseph Gregory Barolak ,  Douglas J Patterson ,  Alexei Bolshakov ,  Vladimir Dubinsky ,  Xiao Ming Tang

发明人： Joseph Gregory Barolak ,  Douglas J Patterson ,  Alexei Bolshakov ,  Vladimir Dubinsky ,  Xiao Ming Tang

IPC分类号： G01V1/48 ,  G01V1/50

CPC分类号： G01V1/44 ,  E21B47/0005

摘要： A method and apparatus useful to determine the integrity of a cement bond log disposed in the annular space between a casing and a wellbore. The method and apparatus produce a transversely polarized shear wave and emit the wave through the casing and into the wellbore. The transversely polarized shear wave attenuates upon passage through the cement bond log. The integrity of the cement bond log can be determined through an analysis and evaluation of the attenuation results.

摘要翻译： 一种用于确定设置在壳体和井眼之间的环形空间中的水泥结合对数的完整性的方法和装置。 该方法和装置产生横向偏振的剪切波，并通过壳体并发射到井筒中。 横向极化剪切波在通过水泥粘结测井时衰减。 可以通过对衰减结果的分析和评估来确定水泥结合对数的完整性。

公开(公告)号：US20080019216A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-24

申请号：US11865590

申请日：2007-10-01

申请人： James Leggett ,  Vladimir Dubinsky

发明人： James Leggett ,  Vladimir Dubinsky

IPC分类号： G01V1/40

CPC分类号： G01V1/44

摘要： The present invention provides a method and apparatus for using an acoustic logging tool conveyed in a borehole in an earth formation for determining a characteristic of the formation. The method comprises using a first acoustic source for generating an acoustic signal in the earth formation at a first frequency. A second acoustic source spaced apart from the first source is used for generating an acoustic signal in the earth formation at a second frequency different from the first frequency. An acoustic receiver is used for receiving a third acoustic signal indicative of said characteristic. The third acoustic signal has a frequency substantially equal to a difference between the first frequency and the second frequency. The third acoustic signal is produced by a nonlinear interaction between the first signal and the second signal in a portion of said earth formation. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了一种用于使用在地层中的钻孔中输送的声学测井工具来确定地层特征的方法和装置。 该方法包括使用第一声源以在第一频率处产生地层中的声信号。 与第一源间隔开的第二声源用于以不同于第一频率的第二频率在地层中产生声信号。 声接收机用于接收指示所述特性的第三声信号。 第三声信号的频率基本上等于第一频率和第二频率之间的差。 第三声信号是在所述地层的一部分中由第一信号和第二信号之间的非线性相互作用产生的。 要强调的是，该摘要被提供以符合要求摘要的规则，这将允许搜索者或其他读者快速确定技术公开的主题。 提交它的理解是，它不会用于解释或限制权利要求的范围或含义。

公开(公告)号：US07301852B2

公开(公告)日：2007-11-27

申请号：US10640240

申请日：2003-08-13

申请人： James V. Leggett, III ,  Vladimir Dubinsky

发明人： James V. Leggett, III ,  Vladimir Dubinsky

IPC分类号： G01V1/40

CPC分类号： G01V1/44

摘要： The present invention provides a method and apparatus for using an acoustic logging tool conveyed in a borehole in an earth formation for determining a characteristic of the formation. The method comprises using a first acoustic source for generating an acoustic signal in the earth formation at a first frequency. A second acoustic source spaced apart from the first source is used for generating an acoustic signal in the earth formation at a second frequency different from the first frequency. An acoustic receiver is used for receiving a third acoustic signal indicative of said characteristic. The third acoustic signal has a frequency substantially equal to a difference between the first frequency and the second frequency. The third acoustic signal is produced by a nonlinear interaction between the first signal and the second signal in a portion of said earth formation.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了一种用于使用在地层中的钻孔中输送的声学测井工具来确定地层特征的方法和装置。 该方法包括使用第一声源以在第一频率处产生地层中的声信号。 与第一源间隔开的第二声源用于以不同于第一频率的第二频率在地层中产生声信号。 声接收机用于接收指示所述特性的第三声信号。 第三声信号的频率基本上等于第一频率和第二频率之间的差。 第三声信号是在所述地层的一部分中由第一信号和第二信号之间的非线性相互作用产生的。

公开(公告)号：US07172037B2

公开(公告)日：2007-02-06

申请号：US10814918

申请日：2004-03-31

申请人： Dmitriy Dashevskiy ,  John D. Macpherson ,  Vladimir Dubinsky ,  Pat McGinley

发明人： Dmitriy Dashevskiy ,  John D. Macpherson ,  Vladimir Dubinsky ,  Pat McGinley

IPC分类号： E21B25/16 ,  E21B19/08

CPC分类号： E21B44/00 ,  E21B2041/0028

摘要： A drilling control system provides, in one aspect, advisory actions for optimal drilling. Such a system or model utilizes downhole dynamics data and surface drilling parameters, to produce drilling models used to provide to a human operator with recommended drilling parameters for optimized performance. In another aspect, the output of the drilling control system is directly linked with rig instrumentation systems so as to provide a closed-loop automated drilling control system that optimizes drilling while taking into account the downhole dynamic behavior and surface parameters. The drilling models can be either static or dynamic. In one embodiment, the simulation of the drilling process uses neural networks to estimate some nonlinear function using the examples of input-output relations produced by the drilling process.

摘要翻译： 钻井控制系统在一个方面提供了用于最佳钻井的咨询动作。 这种系统或模型利用井下动力学数据和表面钻井参数，以产生用于向人类操作者提供用于优化性能的推荐钻孔参数的钻孔模型。 在另一方面，钻井控制系统的输出与钻机仪表系统直接相连，以便提供一种闭环自动钻井控制系统，其优化钻井同时考虑到井下动态特性和表面参数。 钻孔模型可以是静态的或动态的。 在一个实施例中，钻井过程的模拟使用神经网络来估计一些非线性函数，使用钻井过程产生的输入 - 输出关系的例子。

公开(公告)号：US20050023074A1

公开(公告)日：2005-02-03

申请号：US10884850

申请日：2004-07-02

申请人： Vladimir Dubinsky ,  Alexei Bolshakov

发明人： Vladimir Dubinsky ,  Alexei Bolshakov

IPC分类号： G01V1/52 ,  G01V1/00

CPC分类号： G01V1/523

摘要： An apparatus for performing acoustic investigations while drilling a borehole in a subsurface geological formation comprises a longitudinally extending assembly conveyed in the borehole on a drilling tubular. The assembly and the drilling tubular have a drilling fluid flowing through a longitudinally extending passage in the assembly and the drilling tubular. An acoustic transmitter is supported by the assembly. The transmitter generates acoustic signals in the assembly, the borehole and the subsurface formation. An acoustic receiver is spaced apart from the transmitter and receive the acoustic signals. An attenuator is located in the assembly between the acoustic transmitter and the acoustic receiver for attenuating the acoustic signals in the assembly within a predetermined frequency range. The attenuator comprises a tubular element of a composite material having a substantially cylindrical outer surface. The outer surface has a plurality of spaced-apart masses having a predetermined spacing, mass and length firmly attached thereto.

摘要翻译： 一种在地下地质构造中钻孔时执行声学研究的装置包括在井筒中在钻孔管上传送的纵向延伸的组件。 组件和钻管具有流过组件和钻管中的纵向延伸通道的钻井流体。 音响发射器由组件支撑。 发射器在组件，井眼和地下地层中产生声信号。 声学接收器与发射器间隔开并接收声学信号。 衰减器位于声发射器和声接收器之间的组件中，用于在预定频率范围内衰减组件中的声信号。 衰减器包括具有基本圆柱形外表面的复合材料的管状元件。 外表面具有多个间隔开的质量块，其具有预定的间隔，质量和长度与其牢固连接。

公开(公告)号：US06757218B2

公开(公告)日：2004-06-29

申请号：US10040026

申请日：2001-11-07

申请人： Vladimir Dubinsky

发明人： Vladimir Dubinsky

IPC分类号： G01V140

CPC分类号： E21B47/18

摘要： The present invention provides a semi-passive two-way borehole communication system and method. The system includes a surface source signal generator for generating an acoustic signal. The acoustic source signal is transmitted downhole, and a downhole controllable reflector reflects a portion of the source signal back toward the surface. The reflector is controlled such that an echo signal is created, which contains information to be carried to the surface. A surface receiver is used to detect the echo signal, and a surface controller is used to decode the echo signal.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了一种半无源双向钻孔通信系统和方法。 该系统包括用于产生声信号的表面源信号发生器。 声源信号在井下传输，并且井下可控反射器将源信号的一部分反射回表面。 控制反射器使得产生回波信号，其中包含要传送到表面的信息。 使用表面接收器来检测回波信号，并且使用表面控制器对回波信号进行解码。

公开(公告)号：US06732052B2

公开(公告)日：2004-05-04

申请号：US09965958

申请日：2001-09-28

申请人： Robert P. Macdonald ,  Volker Krueger ,  Vladimir Dubinsky ,  John D. MacPherson ,  Dmitriy Dashevskiy

发明人： Robert P. Macdonald ,  Volker Krueger ,  Vladimir Dubinsky ,  John D. MacPherson ,  Dmitriy Dashevskiy

IPC分类号： G01V140

CPC分类号： E21B44/005 ,  E21B2041/0028

摘要： The present invention provides a drilling system that utilizes a neural network for predictive control of drilling operations. A downhole processor controls the operation of the various devices in a bottom hole assembly to effect changes to drilling parameters and drilling direction to autonomously optimize the drilling effectiveness. The neural network iteratively updates a prediction model of the drilling operations and provides recommendations for drilling corrections to a drilling operator.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供一种利用神经网络进行钻井作业预测控制的钻井系统。 井下处理器控制井底组件中的各种装置的操作，以实现钻孔参数和钻井方向的改变以自主地优化钻井效率。 神经网络迭代地更新钻井作业的预测模型，并为钻井作业者提供钻井校正的建议。

公开(公告)号：US06697298B1

公开(公告)日：2004-02-24

申请号：US09676906

申请日：2000-10-02

申请人： Vladimir Dubinsky ,  David Schneider ,  Terry Seyler

发明人： Vladimir Dubinsky ,  David Schneider ,  Terry Seyler

IPC分类号： H04H900

CPC分类号： E21B47/16

摘要： The present invention includes a well system having a sensor; a controller for converting the sensor output, a signal conducting mass, a magnetostrictive actuator for inducing an acoustic wave the signal conducting mass, a reaction mass being greater than the signal conducting mass, an acoustic wave receiver up-hole, and a processor for processing a signal from the acoustic wave receiver and for delivering the processed signal to an output device.

摘要翻译： 本发明包括具有传感器的井系统; 用于转换传感器输出的控制器，信号传导质量块，用于感应声波的信号传导质量的磁致伸缩致动器，大于信号传导质量的反作用质量块，声波接收器上孔和用于处理的处理器 来自声波接收器的信号，用于将处理的信号传送到输出装置。