公开(公告)号：US08031081B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-04

申请号：US11769098

申请日：2007-06-27

申请人： Attilio C. Pisoni ,  David L. Smith ,  Brian Clark ,  Jean Seydoux ,  Vassilis Varveropoulos

发明人： Attilio C. Pisoni ,  David L. Smith ,  Brian Clark ,  Jean Seydoux ,  Vassilis Varveropoulos

IPC分类号： G01V3/00

CPC分类号： E21B47/122

摘要： An embodiment of a wireless telemetry system for providing signal communication across a wired-communication gap in a bottom-hole assembly (“BHA”), the BHA having an upper portion and a lower portion separated by the wired-communication gap, includes an upper transceiver positioned in the upper portion and in signal communication with a surface telemetry system and a lower transceiver positioned in the lower portion and in signal communication with a drilling tool, the upper and the lower transceivers in signal communication with one another via wireless induction telemetry. Each transceiver may include an antenna that is positioned within the bore of a drill collar adjacent to a thinned wall section in the drill collar. The thinned wall section may include one or more of increasing an inside diameter relative to a base inside diameter of the bore and decreasing an outside diameter relative to a base outside diameter of the drill collar.

摘要翻译： 一种用于在底孔组件（“BHA”）中的有线通信间隙提供信号通信的无线遥测系统的实施例，具有由有线通信间隙隔开的上部和下部的BHA包括上部 位于上部的收发器与位于下部的表面遥测系统和下收发器信号通信，并且与钻孔工具进行信号通信，所述上和下收发器通过无线感应遥测信号彼此信号通信。 每个收发器可以包括天线，其位于与钻铤中的薄壁部分相邻的钻铤的孔内。 变薄的壁部分可以包括相对于孔的底部内径增加内径和相对于钻铤的基部外径减小外径的一个或多个。

公开(公告)号：US06903660B2

公开(公告)日：2005-06-07

申请号：US10355613

申请日：2003-01-30

申请人： Brian Clark ,  John Hunka ,  Mark T. Frey ,  David L. Smith ,  Dhananjay Ramaswamy ,  Anthony Collins ,  Stephen Bonner

发明人： Brian Clark ,  John Hunka ,  Mark T. Frey ,  David L. Smith ,  Dhananjay Ramaswamy ,  Anthony Collins ,  Stephen Bonner

IPC分类号： E21B47/01 ,  E21B47/12 ,  G01V11/00 ,  E21B23/00

CPC分类号： G01V3/30 ,  E21B47/011 ,  E21B47/122 ,  G01V11/002 ,  Y10T137/0396 ,  Y10T137/0452

摘要： Systems and methods for downhole communication and measurement utilizing an improved metallic tubular having an elongated body with tubular walls and a central bore adapted to receive a run-in tool. The tubular including slotted stations to provide through-tubular signal transmission and/or reception. Hydraulic isolation between the interior and exterior of the tubular is provided by pressure barrier means at the slotted stations. Sensors and/or sources are mounted on the run-in tool, which is adapted for transmission through a drill string to engage within the tubular in alignment with the slotted stations. A run-in tool configuration includes a modulator for real-time wireless communication with the surface and/or remote downhole tools. A tubular and run-in tool configuration also includes inductive couplers for wireless signal data transfer. A method for measuring a formation characteristic utilizing a run-in tool adapted with an interchangeable end segment for multi-mode downhole transport. Methods for sealing an opening on the surface of a tubular having an elongated body with tubular walls and a central bore.

摘要翻译： 用于井下通信和测量的系统和方法利用改进的金属管状物，其具有带有管状壁的细长主体和适于接纳磨合工具的中心孔。 管状件包括开槽台，以提供贯穿管状的信号传输和/或接收。 在管状内部和外部之间的液压隔离由开槽站处的压力阻挡装置提供。 传感器和/或源安装在导入工具上，该工具适用于通过钻柱传输，以与管槽相配合以与开槽工位对准。 一个入门工具配置包括一个用于与表面和/或远程井下工具进行实时无线通信的调制器。 管状和经入工具配置还包括用于无线信号数据传输的电感耦合器。 一种利用适用于多模式井下输送的可互换端部段的换入工具测量地层特性的方法。 用于密封具有管状壁和中心孔的具有细长主体的管状物的表面上的开口的方法。

公开(公告)号：US07059428B2

公开(公告)日：2006-06-13

申请号：US10761045

申请日：2004-01-20

申请人： Mark Frey ,  David L. Smith ,  Brian Clark ,  Jan Smits

发明人： Mark Frey ,  David L. Smith ,  Brian Clark ,  Jan Smits

IPC分类号： E21B47/00

CPC分类号： E21B43/086 ,  E21B47/011 ,  E21B47/122 ,  E21B47/16 ,  G01V3/30

摘要： Characteristics of a reservoir are monitored during a casing drilling operation using a casing drilling assembly that includes a drill bit for drilling a borehole through an earth formation. A casing tubular is coupled with the casing drilling assembly and includes at least one station having at least one slot in the casing tubular. An antenna or sensor, adapted for signal transmission and/or reception, is disposed within the casing tubular and positioned such that the antenna or sensor is aligned with the at least one slotted station. The antenna or sensor is activated during a casing drilling operation to transmit and/or receive a signal.

摘要翻译： 在使用套管钻井组件的套管钻井操作期间监测储存器的特性，该套管钻井组件包括用于通过地层钻孔钻孔的钻头。 壳体管与壳体钻井组件联接并且包括至少一个在壳体管中具有至少一个槽的工位。 适于信号传输和/或接收的天线或传感器设置在壳体管状内并且被定位成使得天线或传感器与至少一个开槽站对准。 天线或传感器在套管钻井操作期间被激活以发送和/或接收信号。

公开(公告)号：US06577244B1

公开(公告)日：2003-06-10

申请号：US09576271

申请日：2000-05-22

申请人： Brian Clark ,  John Hunka ,  Mark T. Frey ,  David L. Smith ,  Dhananjay Ramaswamy ,  Anthony Collins ,  Stephen Bonner

发明人： Brian Clark ,  John Hunka ,  Mark T. Frey ,  David L. Smith ,  Dhananjay Ramaswamy ,  Anthony Collins ,  Stephen Bonner

IPC分类号： G01V300

CPC分类号： G01V3/30 ,  E21B47/011 ,  E21B47/122 ,  G01V11/002 ,  Y10T137/0396 ,  Y10T137/0452

摘要： Systems and methods for downhole communication and measurement utilizing an improved metallic tubular having an elongated body with tubular walls and a central bore adapted to receive a run-in tool. The tubular including slotted stations to provide through-tubular signal transmission and/or reception. Hydraulic isolation between the interior and exterior of the tubular is provided by pressure barrier means at the slotted stations. Sensors and/or sources are mounted on the run-in tool, which is adapted for transmission through a drill string to engage within the tubular in alignment with the slotted stations. A run-in tool configuration includes a modulator for real-time wireless communication with the surface and/or remote downhole tools. A tubular and run-in tool configuration also includes inductive couplers for wireless signal data transfer. A method for measuring a formation characteristic utilizing a run-in tool adapted with an interchangeable end segment for multi-mode downhole transport. Methods for sealing an opening on the surface of a tubular having an elongated body with tubular walls and a central bore.

摘要翻译： 用于井下通信和测量的系统和方法利用改进的金属管状物，其具有带有管状壁的细长主体和适于接纳磨合工具的中心孔。 管状件包括开槽台，以提供贯穿管状的信号传输和/或接收。 在管状内部和外部之间的液压隔离由开槽站处的压力阻挡装置提供。 传感器和/或源安装在导入工具上，该工具适用于通过钻柱传输，以与管槽相配合以与开槽工位对准。 一个入门工具配置包括一个用于与表面和/或远程井下工具进行实时无线通信的调制器。 管状和经入工具配置还包括用于无线信号数据传输的电感耦合器。 一种利用适用于多模式井下输送的可互换端部段的换入工具测量地层特性的方法。 用于密封具有管状壁和中心孔的具有细长主体的管状物的表面上的开口的方法。

公开(公告)号：US07692428B2

公开(公告)日：2010-04-06

申请号：US11623416

申请日：2007-01-16

申请人： Brian Clark ,  John Hunka ,  Mark T. Frey ,  David L. Smith ,  Dhananjay Ramaswamy ,  Anthony Collins ,  Stephen Bonner

发明人： Brian Clark ,  John Hunka ,  Mark T. Frey ,  David L. Smith ,  Dhananjay Ramaswamy ,  Anthony Collins ,  Stephen Bonner

IPC分类号： G01V3/30

CPC分类号： G01V3/30 ,  E21B47/011 ,  E21B47/122 ,  G01V11/002 ,  Y10T137/0396 ,  Y10T137/0452

摘要： Systems and methods for downhole communication and measurement utilizing an improved metallic tubular having an elongated body with tubular walls and a central bore adapted to receive a run-in tool. The tubular including slotted stations to provide through-tubular signal transmission and/or reception. Hydraulic isolation between the interior and exterior of the tubular is provided by pressure barrier means at the slotted stations. Sensors and/or sources are mounted on the run-in tool, which is adapted for transmission through a drill string to engage within the tubular in alignment with the slotted stations. A run-in tool configuration includes a modulator for real-time wireless communication with the surface and/or remote downhole tools. A tubular and run-in tool configuration also includes inductive couplers for wireless signal data transfer. A method for measuring a formation characteristic utilizing a run-in tool adapted with an interchangeable end segment for multi-mode downhole transport. Methods for sealing an opening on the surface of a tubular having an elongated body with tubular walls and a central bore.

摘要翻译： 用于井下通信和测量的系统和方法利用改进的金属管状物，其具有带有管状壁的细长主体和适于接纳磨合工具的中心孔。 管状件包括开槽台，以提供贯穿管状的信号传输和/或接收。 在管状内部和外部之间的液压隔离由开槽站处的压力阻挡装置提供。 传感器和/或源安装在导入工具上，该工具适用于通过钻柱传输，以与管槽相配合以与开槽工位对准。 一个入门工具配置包括一个用于与表面和/或远程井下工具进行实时无线通信的调制器。 管状和经入工具配置还包括用于无线信号数据传输的电感耦合器。 一种利用适用于多模式井下输送的可互换端部段的换入工具测量地层特性的方法。 用于密封具有管状壁和中心孔的具有细长主体的管状物的表面上的开口的方法。

公开(公告)号：US07187297B2

公开(公告)日：2007-03-06

申请号：US10355732

申请日：2003-01-30

申请人： Brian Clark ,  John Hunka ,  Mark T. Frey ,  David L. Smith ,  Dhananjay Ramaswamy ,  Anthony Collins ,  Stephen Bonner

发明人： Brian Clark ,  John Hunka ,  Mark T. Frey ,  David L. Smith ,  Dhananjay Ramaswamy ,  Anthony Collins ,  Stephen Bonner

IPC分类号： G01V3/00

CPC分类号： G01V3/30 ,  E21B47/011 ,  E21B47/122 ,  G01V11/002 ,  Y10T137/0396 ,  Y10T137/0452

摘要： Systems and methods for downhole communication and measurement utilizing an improved metallic tubular having an elongated body with tubular walls and a central bore adapted to receive a run-in tool. The tubular including slotted stations to provide through-tubular signal transmission and/or reception. Hydraulic isolation between the interior and exterior of the tubular is provided by pressure barrier means at the slotted stations. Sensors and/or sources are mounted on the run-in tool, which is adapted for transmission through a drill string to engage within the tubular in alignment with the slotted stations. A run-in tool configuration includes a modulator for real-time wireless communication with the surface and/or remote downhole tools. A tubular and run-in tool configuration also includes inductive couplers for wireless signal data transfer. A method for measuring a formation characteristic utilizing a run-in tool adapted with an interchangeable end segment for multi-mode downhole transport. Methods for sealing an opening on the surface of a tubular having an elongated body with tubular walls and a central bore.

摘要翻译： 用于井下通信和测量的系统和方法利用改进的金属管状物，其具有带有管状壁的细长主体和适于接纳磨合工具的中心孔。 管状件包括开槽台，以提供贯穿管状的信号传输和/或接收。 在管状内部和外部之间的液压隔离由开槽站处的压力阻挡装置提供。 传感器和/或源安装在导入工具上，该工具适用于通过钻柱传输，以与管槽相配合以与开槽工位对准。 一个入门工具配置包括一个用于与表面和/或远程井下工具进行实时无线通信的调制器。 管状和经入工具配置还包括用于无线信号数据传输的电感耦合器。 一种利用适用于多模式井下输送的可互换端部段的换入工具测量地层特性的方法。 用于密封具有管状壁和中心孔的具有细长主体的管状物的表面上的开口的方法。

公开(公告)号：US06975243B2

公开(公告)日：2005-12-13

申请号：US10355599

申请日：2003-01-30

申请人： Brian Clark ,  John Hunka ,  Mark T. Frey ,  David L. Smith ,  Dhananjay Ramaswamy ,  Anthony Collins ,  Stephen Bonner

发明人： Brian Clark ,  John Hunka ,  Mark T. Frey ,  David L. Smith ,  Dhananjay Ramaswamy ,  Anthony Collins ,  Stephen Bonner

IPC分类号： E21B47/01 ,  E21B47/12 ,  G01V11/00 ,  G01V3/00

CPC分类号： G01V3/30 ,  E21B47/011 ,  E21B47/122 ,  G01V11/002 ,  Y10T137/0396 ,  Y10T137/0452

摘要： Systems and methods for downhole communication and measurement utilizing an improved metallic tubular having an elongated body with tubular walls and a central bore adapted to receive a run-in tool. The tubular including slotted stations to provide through-tubular signal transmission and/or reception. Hydraulic isolation between the interior and exterior of the tubular is provided by pressure barrier means at the slotted stations. Sensors and/or sources are mounted on the run-in tool, which is adapted for transmission through a drill string to engage within the tubular in alignment with the slotted stations. A run-in tool configuration includes a modulator for real-time wireless communication with the surface and/or remote downhole tools. A tubular and run-in tool configuration also includes inductive couplers for wireless signal data transfer. A method for measuring a formation characteristic utilizing a run-in tool adapted with an interchangeable end segment for multi-mode downhole transport. Methods for sealing an opening on the surface of a tubular having an elongated body with tubular walls and a central bore.

摘要翻译： 用于井下通信和测量的系统和方法利用改进的金属管状物，其具有带有管状壁的细长主体和适于接纳磨合工具的中心孔。 管状件包括开槽台，以提供贯穿管状的信号传输和/或接收。 在管状内部和外部之间的液压隔离由开槽站处的压力阻挡装置提供。 传感器和/或源安装在导入工具上，该工具适用于通过钻柱传输，以与管槽相配合以与开槽工位对准。 一个入门工具配置包括一个用于与表面和/或远程井下工具进行实时无线通信的调制器。 管状和经入工具配置还包括用于无线信号数据传输的电感耦合器。 一种利用适用于多模式井下输送的可互换端部段的换入工具测量地层特性的方法。 用于密封具有管状壁和中心孔的具有细长主体的管状物的表面上的开口的方法。

公开(公告)号：US09360581B2

公开(公告)日：2016-06-07

申请号：US13128506

申请日：2009-11-17

申请人： Brian Clark ,  Mark E. Flaum ,  Jan Morley ,  Jaideva Goswami ,  Miguel F. Pabon

发明人： Brian Clark ,  Mark E. Flaum ,  Jan Morley ,  Jaideva Goswami ,  Miguel F. Pabon

IPC分类号： G01V3/08 ,  G01V3/26 ,  E21B47/024

CPC分类号： G01V3/26 ,  E21B47/024

摘要： A method for drilling a well includes applying a current across a drill collar that surrounds an internal magnetometer. The current travels across the drill collar and along one or more other current paths to return to the drill collar. The method also includes using the magnetometer to measure magnetic fields due to the current being applied across the drill collar and the current across one or more other current paths while the drill collar is disposed at a first angle of rotation and rotating the drill collar to a second angle of rotation. The method further includes measuring the magnetic fields using the internal magnetometer while the drill collar is disposed at the second angle of rotation and determining a relationship between the current across the drill collar and a portion of the magnetic fields due to the current across the drill collar measurable by the internal magnetometer.

摘要翻译： 用于钻井的方法包括在围绕内部磁力计的钻铤上施加电流。 电流穿过钻铤并且沿着一个或多个其它电流路径行进以返回钻铤。 该方法还包括使用磁力计来测量磁场，这是因为电流被施加在钻铤上的电流和跨过一个或多个其它电流路径的电流，同时钻铤设置在第一旋转角度并将钻铤旋转到 第二个旋转角度。 该方法还包括使用内部磁力计测量磁场，同时钻铤以第二旋转角度设置，并且确定由于穿过钻铤的电流而导致钻铤和电场的一部分之间的电流之间的关系 可由内部磁力计测量。

公开(公告)号：US20150351575A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-10

申请号：US14728267

申请日：2015-06-02

申请人： Brian Clark

发明人： Brian Clark

IPC分类号： A47G33/00

CPC分类号： A47G33/08 ,  A63H33/40 ,  B44C5/00

摘要： A three dimensional ornament is provided that is configured to be suspended from a tether and rotate to provide the appearance of different shapes as the ornament rotates. The ornament comprises a frame construction with an open interior and a frame member perimeter. An upper apex affixes to a swivel joint and is aligned with the lower apex of the ornament along the ornament centerline. The centerline of the ornament separates the left side from the right side of the ornament, whereby the frame members and corresponding connecting apexes of the frame member periphery are mirror images of one another across the centerline of the ornament. As the ornament spins, it projects a changing image from an onlooker's perspective, which changes throughout the ornament rotation and based on the rotation speed thereof.

摘要翻译： 提供三维装饰物，其被构造成从系绳悬挂并旋转以提供装饰品旋转时的不同形状的外观。 装饰品包括具有开放内部和框架构件周边的框架结构。 上顶点附着于旋转接头，并沿着装饰中心线与装饰品的下顶点对齐。 装饰品的中心线将左侧与装饰品的右侧分开，由此框架构件和框架构件周边的相应的连接顶点是穿过装饰品的中心线的彼此的镜像。 随着装饰品的旋转，它从一个旁观者的视角投射出一个不断变化的图像，它在整个装饰旋转和根据其旋转速度的变化。

公开(公告)号：US08842020B2

公开(公告)日：2014-09-23

申请号：US13003428

申请日：2009-05-12

申请人： Brian Clark ,  Jan S. Morley

发明人： Brian Clark ,  Jan S. Morley

IPC分类号： G01V3/00 ,  E21B47/022

CPC分类号： E21B47/022

摘要： The present disclosure is directed to systems and methods for relative positioning of wells. A method in accordance with an exemplary embodiment may include drilling a new well in a field having at least three completed wells using a drilling tool that includes a magnetometer. The method may further include driving current on a first pair of the at least three completed wells and then driving current on a second pair of the at least three completed wells, wherein the current is driven on each of the first and second pairs in a balanced mode. The method may also include measuring a direction of a first magnetic field generated by the current on the first pair using the magnetometer, measuring a direction of a second magnetic field generated by the current on the second pair using the magnetometer, and determining a location of the drilling tool relative to the completed wells based on the direction of the first magnetic field and the direction of the second magnetic field.

摘要翻译： 本公开涉及用于井的相对定位的系统和方法。 根据示例性实施例的方法可以包括使用包括磁力计的钻孔工具在具有至少三个完井的钻井中钻新井。 该方法还可以包括在至少三个完成的阱的第一对上驱动电流，然后在所述至少三个完成的阱的第二对上驱动电流，其中在平衡的第一对和第二对中的每一个上驱动电流 模式。 该方法还可以包括使用磁力计测量由第一对上的电流产生的第一磁场的方向，使用磁力计测量由第二对上的电流产生的第二磁场的方向，以及确定 基于第一磁场的方向和第二磁场的方向相对于完井的钻孔工具。