公开(公告)号：US06843117B2

公开(公告)日：2005-01-18

申请号：US10064774

申请日：2002-08-15

申请人： Andrew L. Kurkjian ,  Anthony L. Collins ,  Angus J. Melbourne

发明人： Andrew L. Kurkjian ,  Anthony L. Collins ,  Angus J. Melbourne

IPC分类号： E21B47/06 ,  E21B49/08 ,  E21B47/00

CPC分类号： E21B49/087 ,  E21B47/06

摘要： A method and apparatus is provided to determine downhole pressures, such as annular pressure and/or pore pressure, during a drilling operation. A bottom hole assembly (BHA) of a downhole tool includes one or more pressure equalizing assemblies capable of registering the pore pressure when the BHA is at rest and in contact with the wellbore, and annular pressure of a wellbore when it is not. Wellbore fluid is permitted to enter the pressure equalizing assembly and register an annular pressure measurement. Once the BHA comes into contact with the wellbore and to rest, fluid communication is established between the pressure equalizing assembly and the formation to generate a pore pressure measurement. The pressure equalizing assembly includes a sliding valve selectively moveable between an open and closed position in response to operation of the BHA so that the desired pressure measurement may be taken.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种在钻井操作期间确定井下压力（例如环形压力和/或孔隙压力）的方法和装置。 井下工具的底孔组件（BHA）包括一个或多个压力平衡组件，当BHA处于静止状态并且与井筒接触时，能够记录孔隙压力，以及当井筒未与井筒接触时的孔压力。 允许井眼流体进入均压组件并记录环形压力测量。 一旦BHA与井眼接触并休息，则在均压组件和地层之间建立流体连通以产生孔隙压力测量。 压力均衡组件包括响应于BHA的操作而选择性地在打开位置和关闭位置之间移动的滑阀，以便可以进行所需的压力测量。

公开(公告)号：US07243536B2

公开(公告)日：2007-07-17

申请号：US10738241

申请日：2003-12-17

申请人： Victor M. Bolze ,  Jonathan W. Brown ,  Andrew L. Kurkjian ,  Timothy L. Long ,  Angus J. Melbourne ,  Linward A. Moore ,  Robert P. Zimmerman

发明人： Victor M. Bolze ,  Jonathan W. Brown ,  Andrew L. Kurkjian ,  Timothy L. Long ,  Angus J. Melbourne ,  Linward A. Moore ,  Robert P. Zimmerman

IPC分类号： E21B49/10

CPC分类号： E21B49/081

摘要： A sample module is provided for use in a downhole tool to obtain fluid from a subsurface formation penetrated by a wellbore. The sample module includes a sample chamber carried by the module for collecting a sample of formation fluid obtained from the formation via the downhole tool, and a validation chamber carried by the module for collecting a substantially smaller sample of formation fluid than the sample chamber. The validation chamber is removable from the sample module at the surface without disturbing the sample chamber. A sample chamber is also provided that includes a substantially cylindrical body capable of safely withstanding heating at the surface, following collection of a formation fluid sample via the downhole tool and withdrawal of the sample chamber from the wellbore, to temperatures necessary to promote recombination of the sample components within the chambers. Additionally, the body is equipped so as to be certified for transportation. At least one floating piston is slidably positioned within the body so as to define a fluid collection cavity and a pressurization cavity, whereby the pressurization cavity may be charged to control the pressure of the sample collected in the collection cavity. A second such piston may be provided to create a third cavity wherein a buffer fluid may be utilized during sample collection. Metal-to-metal seals act as the final shut-off seals for the sample collected in the collection cavity of the body. A method related to the use of the sample module and sample chamber described above is also provided.

摘要翻译： 提供了一个样本模块，用于井下工具，以从井筒渗透的地下地层获得流体。 样品模块包括由模块承载的样品室，用于经由井下工具收集从地层获得的地层流体样品，以及由模块承载的验证室，用于收集比样品室基本上较小的地层流体样本。 验证室可从表面的样品模块移除，而不会干扰样品室。 还提供了一个样品室，其包括基本上圆柱形的本体，其能够在通过井下工具收集地层流体样品并将样品室从井筒中取出之后，安全地承受表面的加热，以促进促进复合的必要温度 室内的样品组分。 此外，身体装备有经过认证的运输。 至少一个浮动活塞可滑动地定位在主体内，以便限定流体收集腔和加压腔，由此可以对增压空腔进行充电以控制收集在收集空腔中的样品的压力。 可以提供第二个这样的活塞来产生第三腔，其中在样品采集期间可以使用缓冲液。 金属对金属密封件作为收集在身体收集腔中的样品的最终截止密封件。 还提供了与上述样品模块和样品室的使用有关的方法。

公开(公告)号：US06688390B2

公开(公告)日：2004-02-10

申请号：US09511183

申请日：2000-02-22

申请人： Victor M. Bolze ,  Jonathan W. Brown ,  Andrew L. Kurkjian ,  Timothy L. Long ,  Angus J. Melbourne ,  Linward A. Moore ,  Robert P. Zimmerman

发明人： Victor M. Bolze ,  Jonathan W. Brown ,  Andrew L. Kurkjian ,  Timothy L. Long ,  Angus J. Melbourne ,  Linward A. Moore ,  Robert P. Zimmerman

IPC分类号： E21B4900

CPC分类号： E21B49/081

摘要： A sample module is provided for use in a downhole tool to obtain fluid from a subsurface formation penetrated by a wellbore. The sample module includes a sample chamber carried by the module for collecting a sample of formation fluid obtained from the formation via the downhole tool, and a validation chamber carried by the module for collecting a substantially smaller sample of formation fluid than the sample chamber. The validation chamber is removable from the sample module at the surface without disturbing the sample chamber. A sample chamber is also provided that includes a subtantially cylindrical body capable of safely withstanding heating at the surface, following collection of a formation fluid sample via the downhole tool and withdrawal of the sample chamber from the wellbore, to temperatures necessary to promote recombination of the sample components wihtin the chambers. Additionally, the body is equipped so as to be certified for transportation. At least one floating piston is slidably positioned within the body so as to define a fluid collection cavity and a pressurization cavity, whereby the pressurization cavity may be charged to control the pressure of the sample collected in the collection cavity. A second such piston may be provided to create a third cavity wherein a buffer fluid may be utilized during sample collection. Metal-to-metal seals act as the final shut-off seals for the sample collected in the collection cavity of the body. A method related to the use of the sample module and sample chamber described above is also provided.

摘要翻译： 提供了一个样本模块，用于井下工具，以从井筒渗透的地下地层获得流体。 样品模块包括由模块承载的样品室，用于经由井下工具收集从地层获得的地层流体样品，以及由模块承载的验证室，用于收集比样品室基本上较小的地层流体样本。 验证室可从表面的样品模块移除，而不会干扰样品室。 还提供了样品室，其包括能够安全地承受表面加热的基本上圆柱体，在通过井下工具收集地层流体样品并将样品室从井筒中取出到促进重组的必要温度之后 样品组分在室内。 此外，身体装备有经过认证的运输。 至少一个浮动活塞可滑动地定位在主体内，以便限定流体收集腔和加压腔，由此可以对增压空腔进行充电以控制收集在收集空腔中的样品的压力。 可以提供第二个这样的活塞来产生第三腔，其中在样品采集期间可以使用缓冲液。 金属对金属密封件作为收集在身体收集腔中的样品的最终截止密封件。 还提供了与上述样品模块和样品室的使用有关的方法。

公开(公告)号：US07062959B2

公开(公告)日：2006-06-20

申请号：US10248124

申请日：2002-12-19

申请人： Andrew L. Kurkjian ,  Jean-Marc Follini ,  Patrick J. Fisseler ,  Thomas W. Palmer, II ,  Alexander Zazovsky

发明人： Andrew L. Kurkjian ,  Jean-Marc Follini ,  Patrick J. Fisseler ,  Thomas W. Palmer, II ,  Alexander Zazovsky

IPC分类号： E21B44/00 ,  E21B47/12

CPC分类号： E21B47/06 ,  E21B49/087

摘要： A method and apparatus is provided to determine downhole pressures, such as annular pressure and/or pore pressure, during a drilling operation. A downhole drilling tool includes at least one conduit and a corresponding gauge. The conduit is positioned in the downhole tool and has an opening adapted to receive downhole fluids. The conduit is positionable in fluid communication with one of the wellbore and the formation whereby pressure is equalized therebetween. The gauge is provided for measuring the pressure in the conduit.

摘要翻译： 提供了一种在钻井操作期间确定井下压力（例如环形压力和/或孔隙压力）的方法和装置。 井下钻井工具包括至少一个导管和相应的量规。 导管定位在井下工具中并且具有适于接收井下流体的开口。 导管可定位成与井眼和地层中的一个流体连通，从而在它们之间相互压力。 该量规用于测量管道中的压力。

公开(公告)号：US07933018B2

公开(公告)日：2011-04-26

申请号：US11204134

申请日：2005-08-15

申请人： Stephane Vannuffelen ,  Ahmed Hammami ,  Toru Terabayashi ,  Tsutomu Yamate ,  Terry Sopkow ,  John Ratulowski ,  John A. Kerr ,  Francois Auzerais ,  Robert J. Schroeder ,  Jeffrey A. Tarvin ,  Andrew L. Kurkjian ,  Laurent Prouvost

发明人： Stephane Vannuffelen ,  Ahmed Hammami ,  Toru Terabayashi ,  Tsutomu Yamate ,  Terry Sopkow ,  John Ratulowski ,  John A. Kerr ,  Francois Auzerais ,  Robert J. Schroeder ,  Jeffrey A. Tarvin ,  Andrew L. Kurkjian ,  Laurent Prouvost

IPC分类号： G01N21/00

CPC分类号： G01V9/00 ,  E21B49/08 ,  E21B49/087 ,  E21B49/10 ,  G01N21/31 ,  G01N21/85

摘要： The present invention contemplates implementation of transitory downhole video imaging and/or spectral imaging for the characterization of formation fluid samples in situ, as well as during flow through production tubing, including subsea flow lines, for permanent and/or long term installations. The present invention contemplates various methods and apparatus that facilitate one-time or ongoing downhole fluid characterization by video analysis in real time. The methods and systems may be particularly well suited to permanent and periodic intervention-based operations.

摘要翻译： 本发明考虑实施用于在现场表征地层流体样本的瞬时井下视频成像和/或光谱成像，以及用于永久和/或长期安装的生产管线（包括海底流动管线）的流动期间。 本发明考虑了通过视频分析实时地进行一次性或进行中的井下流体表征的各种方法和装置。 方法和系统可能特别适用于永久和周期性的基于干预的操作。

公开(公告)号：US07461547B2

公开(公告)日：2008-12-09

申请号：US11203932

申请日：2005-08-15

申请人： Toru Terabayashi ,  Akihito Chikenji ,  Tsutomu Yamate ,  Oliver C. Mullins ,  Andrew L. Kurkjian ,  Hani Elshahawi

发明人： Toru Terabayashi ,  Akihito Chikenji ,  Tsutomu Yamate ,  Oliver C. Mullins ,  Andrew L. Kurkjian ,  Hani Elshahawi

IPC分类号： E21B47/08

CPC分类号： G01N9/36 ,  E21B49/10 ,  G01N2011/006

摘要： Methods and apparatus for downhole analysis of formation fluids by isolating the fluids from the formation and/or borehole in a pressure and volume control unit that is integrated with a flowline of a fluid analysis module and determining fluid characteristics of the isolated fluids. Parameters of interest may be derived for formation fluids in a static state and undesirable formation fluids may be drained and replaced with formation fluids that are suitable for downhole characterization or surface sample extraction. Isolated formation fluids may be circulated in a loop of the flowline for phase behavior characterization. Real-time analysis of the fluids may be performed at or near downhole conditions.

摘要翻译： 通过将压力和体积控制单元中的流体从地层和/或钻孔中分离出来并与流体分析模块的流线集成并确定分离流体的流体特性，来对地层流体进行井下分析的方法和装置。 可以为处于静态的地层流体导出感兴趣的参数，并且可以排出不希望的地层流体并用适于井下表征或表面样品提取的地层流体替代。 隔离的地层流体可以在流动管线的环路中循环以进行相位行为表征。 流体的实时分析可以在井下或近井条件下进行。

公开(公告)号：US07458252B2

公开(公告)日：2008-12-02

申请号：US10908161

申请日：2005-04-29

申请人： Darcy Freemark ,  Craig Borman ,  Ahmed Hammami ,  Moin Muhammed ,  Scott Jacobs ,  Jonathan W. Brown ,  Andrew L. Kurkjian ,  Chengli Dong ,  Brindesh Dhruva ,  Kenneth L. Havlinek ,  Anthony R. H. Goodwin

发明人： Darcy Freemark ,  Craig Borman ,  Ahmed Hammami ,  Moin Muhammed ,  Scott Jacobs ,  Jonathan W. Brown ,  Andrew L. Kurkjian ,  Chengli Dong ,  Brindesh Dhruva ,  Kenneth L. Havlinek ,  Anthony R. H. Goodwin

IPC分类号： G01N7/00

CPC分类号： E21B49/10

摘要： A fluid analysis assembly for analyzing a fluid the fluid analysis assembly includes a chamber, a fluid movement device, a pressurization assembly and at least one sensor. The chamber defines an evaluation cavity for receiving the fluid. The fluid movement device has a force medium applying force to the fluid to cause the fluid to move within the cavity. The pressurization assembly changes the pressure of the fluid in a continuous manner. The at least one sensor communicates with the fluid for sensing at least one parameter of the fluid while the pressure of the fluid is changing in the continuous manner.

摘要翻译： 用于分析流体的流体分析组件包括腔室，流体运动装置，加压组件和至少一个传感器。 腔室限定用于接收流体的评估腔。 流体移动装置具有向流体施加力以迫使流体在空腔内移动的力介质。 加压组件以连续的方式改变流体的压力。 所述至少一个传感器与流体通信，用于感测流体的至少一个参数，同时流体的压力以连续的方式变化。

公开(公告)号：US06992768B2

公开(公告)日：2006-01-31

申请号：US10249968

申请日：2003-05-22

申请人： Chengli Dong ,  Peter S. Hegeman ,  Oliver C. Mullins ,  Kai Hsu ,  Andrew L. Kurkjian ,  Andrew J. Carnegie

发明人： Chengli Dong ,  Peter S. Hegeman ,  Oliver C. Mullins ,  Kai Hsu ,  Andrew L. Kurkjian ,  Andrew J. Carnegie

IPC分类号： G01J3/46

CPC分类号： E21B49/10 ,  G01N21/31 ,  G01N2021/3129

摘要： A method for refining fluid sample data includes obtaining optical density data for a fluid sample in at least two color channels and at least one fluid component channel and determining a color-absorption function from the optical density data for the fluid sample in the at least two color channels. The method also includes calculating a portion of the optical density caused by color absorptions in each of the at least one fluid component channels, and de-coloring the optical density data in each of the at least one fluid component channels by removing the portion of the optical density data caused by color absorption.

摘要翻译： 用于精炼流体样本数据的方法包括：获得至少两个颜色通道中的流体样本的光密度数据和至少一个流体分量通道，并根据来自至少两个中的流体样本的光密度数据确定颜色吸收函数 颜色通道。 所述方法还包括计算由所述至少一个流体分量通道中的每一个中的颜色吸收引起的光密度的一部分，以及通过去除所述至少一个流体分量通道中的每一个的所述至少一个流体分量通道中的所述光密度数据 由颜色吸收引起的光密度数据。

公开(公告)号：US06655458B2

公开(公告)日：2003-12-02

申请号：US09992144

申请日：2001-11-06

申请人： Andrew L. Kurkjian ,  John B. Elmer ,  William B. Underhill

发明人： Andrew L. Kurkjian ,  John B. Elmer ,  William B. Underhill

IPC分类号： E21B4700

CPC分类号： E21B49/088 ,  E21B23/01 ,  E21B47/01

摘要： A well logging instrument is disclosed which includes a housing operatively coupled to a well logging conveyance and movable within the wellbore. The housing has therein a formation testing system and an axial extension mechanism. The axial extension mechanism controllably extends and retracts to allow the formation testing system to perform tests and take samples in an axially fixed position in the wellbore while the housing moves through the wellbore.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种测井仪器，其包括可操作地耦合到测井输送并且可在井筒内移动的壳体。 壳体具有地层测试系统和轴向延伸机构。 轴向延伸机构可控制地延伸和缩回，以允许地层测试系统在壳体移动穿过井眼时进行测试并将样品置于井眼的轴向固定位置。

公开(公告)号：US6092416A

公开(公告)日：2000-07-25

申请号：US834336

申请日：1997-04-16

申请人： Frank R. Halford ,  Walter R. Benson ,  Clive P. Eckersley ,  Andrew L. Kurkjian

发明人： Frank R. Halford ,  Walter R. Benson ,  Clive P. Eckersley ,  Andrew L. Kurkjian

IPC分类号： E21B49/08 ,  E21B49/10 ,  E21B7/04

CPC分类号： E21B49/088 ,  E21B49/10

摘要： In this invention, drill pipe or tubing is attached to a sampling tool that is suspended in a borehole. A wireline cable also connects the tool to surface equipment and establishes electrical communication between the tool and the surface equipment. A valve located in the docking head assembly controls fluid flow between the borehole and the drill pipe through a port located within the drill pipe assembly which is opened and closed as required. During operations, the tool takes fluid samples from the formation and analyzes them for contamination levels. Unacceptable fluid is pumped or flowed through the tool via a flowline and into the drill pipe where it is stored until it is disposed of at the surface. Once the flowing fluid reaches acceptable levels of contamination, this fluid is pumped or flowed into a sample chamber(s) in the tool. Once sampling is completed the contaminated fluid is forced to the surface by opening the port and pumping a different fluid down the borehole annulus, through the port and into the tool below the contaminated fluid and thereby filling the drill pipe and forcing the contaminated fluid up the drill pipe and to the surface, instead of discarding the fluid into the borehole or storing the fluid in the tool. This invention allows for larger amounts of fluid to be retrieved from the formation which results in cleaner fluid samples and better information about the formation. Moreover the nature of the pressure data acquired both during periods of flow and shut-in can be used to deduce formation permeability and permeability anisotropy.

摘要翻译： 在本发明中，钻杆或管道连接到悬挂在钻孔中的采样工具。 有线电缆还将工具连接到地面设备，并建立工具和地面设备之间的电气连通。 位于对接头组件中的阀门通过位于钻管组件内的端口控制钻孔和钻杆之间的流体流动，所述端口根据需要打开和关闭。 在操作过程中，该工具从地层采集流体样品，并对其进行污染水平分析。 不可接受的流体通过流线被泵送或流过工具，并进入钻管，在那里存储，直到其被放置在表面处。 一旦流体流体达到可接受的污染水平，该流体被泵送或流入工具中的样品室。 一旦采样完成，通过打开端口并将不同的流体从钻孔环通过端口并进入工具下方的被污染的流体，从而将受污染的流体压在表面上，从而填充钻杆并迫使污染的流体向上 钻杆和表面，而不是将流体丢弃到钻孔中或将流体存储在工具中。 本发明允许从地层中取出较大量的流体，这导致清洁的流体样品和关于地层的更好的信息。 此外，在流动和关闭期间获得的压力数据的性质可用于推导地层渗透率和渗透率各向异性。