Continuous flow drilling systems and methods
    1.
    发明授权
    Continuous flow drilling systems and methods 有权
    连续流量钻井系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08016033B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-09-13

    申请号:US12180121

    申请日:2008-07-25

    IPC分类号: E21B7/00 E21B33/00 E21B34/00

    摘要: In one embodiment, a method for drilling a wellbore includes injecting drilling fluid into a top of a tubular string disposed in the wellbore at a first flow rate. The tubular string includes: a drill bit disposed on a bottom thereof, tubular joints connected together, a longitudinal bore therethrough, and a port through a wall thereof. The drilling fluid exits the drill bit and carries cuttings from the drill bit. The cuttings and drilling fluid (returns) flow to the surface via an annulus defined between the tubular string and the wellbore. The method further includes rotating the drill bit while injecting the drilling fluid; remotely removing a plug from the port, thereby opening the port; and injecting drilling fluid into the port at a second flow rate while adding a tubular joint or stand of joints to the tubular string. The injection of drilling fluid into the tubular string is continuously maintained between drilling and adding the joint or stand to the drill string. The method further includes remotely installing a plug into the port, thereby closing the port. The first and second flow rates may be substantially equal or different.

    摘要翻译: 在一个实施例中,用于钻井井的方法包括以第一流量将钻井流体喷射到设置在井筒中的管柱的顶部中。 管柱包括:设置在其底部的钻头,连接在一起的管状接头,穿过其中的纵向孔和通过其壁的端口。 钻井液离开钻头,并从钻头中携带钻屑。 切屑和钻井液(返回)经由管状柱和井筒之间限定的环形空间流到表面。 该方法还包括在注入钻井液的同时旋转钻头; 从端口远程移除插头,从而打开端口; 并且在第二流量下将钻井液注入到所述端口中,同时将管状接头或接头支架添加到所述管状管柱。 将钻井液注入到管柱中,连续地保持在钻孔之间并将接头或支架添加到钻柱中。 该方法还包括将端口远程安装到端口中,从而关闭端口。 第一和第二流速可以基本相等或不同。

    Continuous flow drilling systems and methods
    2.
    发明授权
    Continuous flow drilling systems and methods 有权
    连续流量钻井系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08720545B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-13

    申请号:US13227260

    申请日:2011-09-07

    IPC分类号: E21B34/00 E21B7/00

    摘要: A method for drilling a wellbore includes drilling the wellbore by injecting drilling fluid into a top of a tubular string disposed in the wellbore at a first flow rate and rotating a drill bit. The tubular string includes: the drill bit disposed on a bottom thereof, tubular joints connected together, a longitudinal bore therethrough, a port through a wall thereof, and a sleeve operable between an open position where the port is exposed to the bore and a closed position where a wall of the sleeve is disposed between the port and the bore. The method further includes moving the sleeve to the open position; and injecting drilling fluid into the port at a second flow rate while adding a tubular joint(s) to the tubular string. The injection of drilling fluid into the tubular string is continuously maintained between drilling and adding the joint(s).

    摘要翻译: 一种用于钻井井的方法包括:通过将钻井流体以第一流量喷射到设置在井筒中的管状柱的顶部中并旋转钻头来钻井孔。 管柱包括:设置在其底部的钻头,连接在一起的管状接头,穿过其中的纵向孔,通过其壁的端口和可在端口暴露于孔的打开位置和可关闭的位置之间操作的套筒 套筒的壁设置在端口和孔之间的位置。 该方法还包括将套筒移动到打开位置; 以及在第二流量下将钻井流体注入到所述端口中,同时向所述管状管道添加管状接头。 在钻孔和加入接头之间,连续地保持将钻井液注入管柱中。

    CONTINUOUS FLOW DRILLING SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    3.
    发明申请
    CONTINUOUS FLOW DRILLING SYSTEMS AND METHODS 有权
    连续流动钻井系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20120061087A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-03-15

    申请号:US13227260

    申请日:2011-09-07

    IPC分类号: E21B34/00 E21B7/00

    摘要: A method for drilling a wellbore includes drilling the wellbore by injecting drilling fluid into a top of a tubular string disposed in the wellbore at a first flow rate and rotating a drill bit. The tubular string includes: the drill bit disposed on a bottom thereof, tubular joints connected together, a longitudinal bore therethrough, a port through a wall thereof, and a sleeve operable between an open position where the port is exposed to the bore and a closed position where a wall of the sleeve is disposed between the port and the bore. The method further includes moving the sleeve to the open position; and injecting drilling fluid into the port at a second flow rate while adding a tubular joint(s) to the tubular string. The injection of drilling fluid into the tubular string is continuously maintained between drilling and adding the joint(s).

    摘要翻译: 一种用于钻井井的方法包括:通过将钻井流体以第一流量喷射到设置在井筒中的管状柱的顶部中并旋转钻头来钻井孔。 管柱包括:设置在其底部的钻头,连接在一起的管状接头,穿过其中的纵向孔,通过其壁的端口以及可在端口暴露于孔的打开位置和可关闭的位置之间操作的套筒 套筒的壁设置在端口和孔之间的位置。 该方法还包括将套筒移动到打开位置; 以及在第二流量下将钻井流体注入到所述端口中,同时向所述管状管道添加管状接头。 在钻孔和加入接头之间,连续地保持将钻井液注入管柱中。

    CONTINUOUS FLOW DRILLING SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    4.
    发明申请
    CONTINUOUS FLOW DRILLING SYSTEMS AND METHODS 有权
    连续流动钻井系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20090025930A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-01-29

    申请号:US12180121

    申请日:2008-07-25

    IPC分类号: E21B7/00 E21B33/00 E21B34/00

    摘要: In one embodiment, a method for drilling a wellbore includes injecting drilling fluid into a top of a tubular string disposed in the wellbore at a first flow rate. The tubular string includes: a drill bit disposed on a bottom thereof, tubular joints connected together, a longitudinal bore therethrough, and a port through a wall thereof. The drilling fluid exits the drill bit and carries cuttings from the drill bit. The cuttings and drilling fluid (returns) flow to the surface via an annulus defined between the tubular string and the wellbore. The method further includes rotating the drill bit while injecting the drilling fluid; remotely removing a plug from the port, thereby opening the port; and injecting drilling fluid into the port at a second flow rate while adding a tubular joint or stand of joints to the tubular string. The injection of drilling fluid into the tubular string is continuously maintained between drilling and adding the joint or stand to the drill string. The method further includes remotely installing a plug into the port, thereby closing the port. The first and second flow rates may be substantially equal or different.

    摘要翻译: 在一个实施例中,用于钻井井的方法包括以第一流量将钻井流体喷射到设置在井筒中的管柱的顶部中。 管柱包括:设置在其底部的钻头,连接在一起的管状接头,穿过其中的纵向孔和通过其壁的端口。 钻井液离开钻头,并从钻头中携带钻屑。 切屑和钻井液(返回)经由管状柱和井筒之间限定的环形空间流到表面。 该方法还包括在注入钻井液的同时旋转钻头; 从端口远程移除插头,从而打开端口; 并且在第二流量下将钻井液注入到所述端口中,同时将管状接头或接头支架添加到所述管状管柱。 将钻井液注入到管柱中,连续地保持在钻孔之间并将接头或支架添加到钻柱中。 该方法还包括将端口远程安装到端口中,从而关闭端口。 第一和第二流速可以基本相等或不同。

    Downhole deployment valves
    7.
    发明授权
    Downhole deployment valves 有权
    井下展开阀

    公开(公告)号:US08261836B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-09-11

    申请号:US12098264

    申请日:2008-04-04

    IPC分类号: E21B34/06 E21B34/12

    摘要: Methods and apparatus enable reliable and improved isolation between two portions of a bore extending through a casing string disposed in a borehole. A downhole deployment valve (DDV) may provide the isolation utilizing a valve member such as a flapper that is disposed in a housing of the DDV and is designed to close against a seat within the housing. The DDV includes an operating mechanism for opening/closing the DDV. In use, pressure in one portion of a well that is in fluid communication with a well surface may be bled off and open at well surface while maintaining pressure in another portion of the casing string beyond the DDV.

    摘要翻译: 方法和装置能够在延伸穿过设置在钻孔中的套管柱的孔的两个部分之间实现可靠和改进的隔离。 井下展开阀(DDV)可以利用诸如挡板的阀构件来提供隔离,所述阀构件设置在DDV的壳体中并被设计成抵靠壳体内的座。 DDV包括用于打开/关闭DDV的操作机构。 在使用中,与井表面流体连通的井的一部分中的压力可以在井表面被排出并打开,同时保持套管柱的另一部分中的压力超过DDV。

    DOWNHOLE DEPLOYMENT VALVES
    8.
    发明申请
    DOWNHOLE DEPLOYMENT VALVES 有权
    井下部分阀

    公开(公告)号:US20080245531A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-10-09

    申请号:US12098264

    申请日:2008-04-04

    IPC分类号: E21B34/06

    摘要: Methods and apparatus enable reliable and improved isolation between two portions of a bore extending through a casing string disposed in a borehole. A downhole deployment valve (DDV) may provide the isolation utilizing a valve member such as a flapper that is disposed in a housing of the DDV and is designed to close against a seat within the housing. The DDV includes an operating mechanism for opening/closing the DDV. In use, pressure in one portion of a well that is in fluid communication with a well surface may be bled off and open at well surface while maintaining pressure in another portion of the casing string beyond the DDV.

    摘要翻译: 方法和装置能够在延伸穿过设置在钻孔中的套管柱的孔的两个部分之间实现可靠和改进的隔离。 井下展开阀(DDV)可以利用诸如挡板的阀构件来提供隔离,所述阀构件设置在DDV的壳体中并被设计成抵靠壳体内的座。 DDV包括用于打开/关闭DDV的操作机构。 在使用中,与井表面流体连通的井的一部分中的压力可以在井表面被排出并打开,同时保持套管柱的另一部分中的压力超过DDV。

    DOWNHOLE DEPLOYMENT VALVES
    9.
    发明申请
    DOWNHOLE DEPLOYMENT VALVES 有权
    井下部分阀

    公开(公告)号:US20130008667A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-10

    申请号:US13608740

    申请日:2012-09-10

    IPC分类号: E21B34/06

    摘要: Methods and apparatus enable reliable and improved isolation between two portions of a bore extending through a casing string disposed in a borehole. A downhole deployment valve (DDV) may provide the isolation utilizing a valve member such as a flapper that is disposed in a housing of the DDV and is designed to close against a seat within the housing. The DDV includes an operating mechanism for opening/closing the DDV. In use, pressure in one portion of a well that is in fluid communication with a well surface may be bled off and open at well surface while maintaining pressure in another portion of the casing string beyond the DDV.

    摘要翻译: 方法和装置能够在延伸穿过设置在钻孔中的套管柱的孔的两个部分之间实现可靠和改进的隔离。 井下展开阀(DDV)可以利用诸如挡板的阀构件来提供隔离,所述阀构件设置在DDV的壳体中并被设计成抵靠壳体内的座。 DDV包括用于打开/关闭DDV的操作机构。 在使用中,与井表面流体连通的井的一部分中的压力可以在井表面被排出并打开,同时保持套管柱的另一部分中的压力超过DDV。

    DOWNHOLE DEPLOYMENT VALVES
    10.
    发明申请
    DOWNHOLE DEPLOYMENT VALVES 有权
    井下部分阀

    公开(公告)号:US20120325495A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-12-27

    申请号:US13608784

    申请日:2012-09-10

    IPC分类号: E21B34/14

    摘要: Methods and apparatus enable reliable and improved isolation between two portions of a bore extending through a casing string disposed in a borehole. A downhole deployment valve (DDV) may provide the isolation utilizing a valve member such as a flapper that is disposed in a housing of the DDV and is designed to close against a seat within the housing. The DDV includes an operating mechanism for opening/closing the DDV. In use, pressure in one portion of a well that is in fluid communication with a well surface may be bled off and open at well surface while maintaining pressure in another portion of the casing string beyond the DDV.

    摘要翻译: 方法和装置能够在延伸穿过设置在钻孔中的套管柱的孔的两个部分之间实现可靠和改进的隔离。 井下展开阀(DDV)可以利用诸如挡板的阀构件来提供隔离,所述阀构件设置在DDV的壳体中并被设计成抵靠壳体内的座。 DDV包括用于打开/关闭DDV的操作机构。 在使用中,与井表面流体连通的井的一部分中的压力可以在井表面被排出并打开,同时保持套管柱的另一部分中的压力超过DDV。