Method and apparatus for monitoring the advance of seawater into fresh water aquifers near coastal cities
    1.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for monitoring the advance of seawater into fresh water aquifers near coastal cities 有权
    用于监测海水进近沿海城市淡水含水层的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US06441618B2

    公开(公告)日:2002-08-27

    申请号:US09772039

    申请日:2001-01-29

    IPC分类号: G01V302

    CPC分类号: E21B47/102 E03B1/00 G01V9/02

    摘要: Sensors are permanently placed in the ground near observation and injection wells in order to passively and continuously monitor the status of seawater advance toward fresh water aquifers near coastal cities as well as the status of fresh water injected into the injection wells. Such sensor devices are installed in the ground and electrically connected to surface acquisition equipment that would, without human intervention, transmit acquired data to a centralized facility for processing and interpretation. Various types of sensors can be used: the sensors used for general reservoir monitoring and/or the sensors used for leak detection, soil heating, and temperature mapping. Alternatively, a special type of sensor can be designed and provided for the purpose of monitoring the status of seawater advance toward fresh water aquifers.

    摘要翻译: 传感器永久地放置在观察井和注入井附近的地面,以便被动和持续地监测沿海城市附近的淡水含水层的海水进展情况以及注入井的淡水状况。 这种传感器装置安装在地面中并电连接到地面采集设备,无需人为干预,将采集的数据传送到集中设施进行处理和解释。 可以使用各种类型的传感器:用于一般油藏监测的传感器和/或用于泄漏检测,土壤加热和温度测绘的传感器。 或者,可以设计和提供特殊类型的传感器,以便监测海水向淡水含水层前进的状态。

    Modeling a reservoir using a compartment model and a geomechanical model
    2.
    发明授权
    Modeling a reservoir using a compartment model and a geomechanical model 有权
    使用隔室模型和地质力学模型建模储层

    公开(公告)号:US08275589B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-09-25

    申请号:US12392464

    申请日:2009-02-25

    CPC分类号: E21B47/00

    摘要: An efficient and cost-effective technique is provided to perform modeling of a reservoir in a subterranean structure. A compartment model of fluid compartments in a reservoir is generated, and based on the compartment model and a geomechanical model of the subterranean structure, movement of a ground surface due to volumetric change of the compartments is calculated. Satellite measurements of the ground surface are received over time, where the received satellite measurements of the ground surface over time indicate movement of the ground surface. The movement of the ground surface indicated by the received satellite measurements is compared with the calculated movement, and based on the comparing, one or more properties of the geomechanical model are adjusted.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种有效且具有成本效益的技术来对地下结构中的储层进行建模。 产生储层中的流体室的隔室模型,并且基于隔室模型和地下结构的地质力学模型,计算由于隔室的体积变化引起的地表的运动。 随着时间的推移,接收地面的卫星测量值,随着时间的推移,地面接收的卫星测量表明地表的运动。 将接收到的卫星测量值指示的地面的运动与计算的运动进行比较,并根据比较,调整地质力学模型的一个或多个性质。

    In-line flow separation of fluids in a pipe separator
    3.
    发明授权
    In-line flow separation of fluids in a pipe separator 有权
    管道分离器中流体的在线流动分离

    公开(公告)号:US08002121B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-08-23

    申请号:US11718937

    申请日:2005-10-17

    IPC分类号: B01D17/025 E21B43/00 G01F1/74

    CPC分类号: B01D19/0042 E21B43/34

    摘要: An in-line flow separator (1) comprises an uphill section (2) of pipeline which, in use, carries a gravitationally stratified flow of a first liquid (3) and a second denser liquid (4). The second liquid (4) forms a sump (5) extending uphill from the foot of the uphill section (2), and an interface between the first and second liquids on the uphill section is inclined from the horizontal. An extraction port (6) in the pipeline extracts the second liquid from the sump.

    摘要翻译: 在线流动分离器(1)包括管道的上坡段(2),其在使用中承载第一液体(3)和第二致密液体(4)的重力分层流。 第二液体(4)形成从上坡部分(2)的脚部上坡延伸的贮槽(5),并且上坡部分上的第一和第二液体之间的界面从水平面倾斜。 管道中的抽取口(6)从贮槽中提取第二液体。

    SINGLE WELL RESERVOIR CHARACTERIZATION APPARATUS AND METHODS
    4.
    发明申请
    SINGLE WELL RESERVOIR CHARACTERIZATION APPARATUS AND METHODS 有权
    单井储层特征装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US20100238763A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-09-23

    申请号:US12405365

    申请日:2009-03-17

    IPC分类号: G01V1/40

    CPC分类号: G01V1/44 G01V1/40 G01V1/52

    摘要: An apparatus and a method for characterizing parts of a reservoir surrounding a borehole are provided including using at least one transmitter to emit a probing signal into the borehole and at least one receiver to receive a signal representing a response of the formation to the probing signal, with the distance separating the transmitter and the receiver being variable while suspended in the borehole using for example an apparatus which can be decoupled in the borehole into a stationary and a mobile section, carrying transmitter and receiver.

    摘要翻译: 提供了用于表征围绕钻孔的储存器的部件的装置和方法,包括使用至少一个发射器将探测信号发射到钻孔中,以及至少一个接收器接收表示地层对探测信号的响应的信号, 在使用例如可以在钻孔中去耦合到静止和移动部分中的装置的情况下,发射器和接收器分离的距离在悬挂在钻孔中是可变的,承载发射器和接收器。

    IN-LINE FLOW SEPARATION OF FLUIDS IN A PIPE SEPARATOR
    5.
    发明申请
    IN-LINE FLOW SEPARATION OF FLUIDS IN A PIPE SEPARATOR 有权
    管道分离器中流体的在线流动分离

    公开(公告)号:US20110253640A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-10-20

    申请号:US13170587

    申请日:2011-06-28

    IPC分类号: B01D17/02 B01D17/12

    CPC分类号: B01D19/0042 E21B43/34

    摘要: An in-line flow separator comprises an uphill section of pipeline which, in use, carries a gravitationally stratified flow of a first liquid and a second denser liquid. The second liquid forms a sump extending uphill from the foot of the uphill section, and an interface between the first and second liquids on the uphill section is inclined from the horizontal. An extraction port in the pipeline extracts the second liquid from the sump.

    摘要翻译: 在线流动分离器包括管道的上坡部分,其在使用中承载第一液体和第二致密液体的重力分层流。 第二液体形成从上坡部分的脚部上坡延伸的槽,并且上坡部分上的第一和第二液体之间的界面从水平面倾斜。 管道中的提取口从贮槽中提取第二液体。

    Methods of electromagnetic logging using a current focusing receiver
    6.
    发明授权
    Methods of electromagnetic logging using a current focusing receiver 有权
    使用电流聚焦接收机的电磁记录方法

    公开(公告)号:US07826972B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-11-02

    申请号:US11694108

    申请日:2007-03-30

    IPC分类号: G01V3/26

    CPC分类号: G01V3/12 G01V3/083

    摘要: A method for determining a formation electrical property under a sea floor includes obtaining measurement data using a receiver having an impedance lower than an impedance of seawater at a measurement site; correcting the measurement data to obtain corrected data corresponding to data that would have been acquired using a receiver having an impedance matched with the impedance of the seawater; and deriving the formation property from the corrected data.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于确定海底地层电气特性的方法包括使用阻抗低于测量地点的海水阻抗的接​​收器获得测量数据; 校正测量数据以获得与使用具有与海水的阻抗匹配的阻抗的接收器已经获取的数据相对应的校正数据; 并从校正数据中导出形成特性。

    Subsurface formation monitoring system and method
    7.
    发明授权
    Subsurface formation monitoring system and method 有权
    地下形成监测系统及方法

    公开(公告)号:US07798214B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-09-21

    申请号:US12185308

    申请日:2008-08-04

    IPC分类号: E21B47/00 G01V3/00

    CPC分类号: E21B47/121

    摘要: A subsurface formation monitoring system comprises a conductive piping positioned within a borehole extending into the formation, a surface installed power and communication module, a downhole installed conductive casing or tubing sub comprising sensor(s) mounted on the sub, a data communication module for wireless communication of sensor measurements to the surface module, and a battery for providing power to the data communication module and the sensor. The surface module is coupled to the conductive piping and to a grounded return electrode coupled to the formation, and comprises an alternate current generator that defines an ingoing signal path along the conductive piping and sub, the ingoing signal flowing from the surface module to the sub and transmitting power from the generator to the sub. A return signal comprising sensor measurements is transmitted through a return signal path flowing from the sub to the surface module.

    摘要翻译: 地下地层监测系统包括定位在延伸到地层中的钻孔内的导电管道,表面安装的动力和通信模块,安装在子系统上的安装有传感器的井下安装的导电套管或管子副,用于无线的数据通信模块 传感器测量与表面模块的通信,以及用于向数据通信模块和传感器提供电力的电池。 表面模块耦合到导电管道和耦合到地层的接地返回电极,并且包括交替电流发生器,其限定沿着导电管道和子管的导入信号路径,从表面模块流到子区域的进入信号 并将发电机的功率发送到子机。 包括传感器测量的返回信号通过从子流向表面模块的返回信号路径传输。

    Receivers and Methods for Electromagnetic Measurements
    9.
    发明申请
    Receivers and Methods for Electromagnetic Measurements 失效
    电磁测量接收机和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20080238429A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-10-02

    申请号:US11694179

    申请日:2007-03-30

    IPC分类号: G01V3/12 G01R33/02

    CPC分类号: G01V3/12 G01V3/083

    摘要: A receiver for electromagnetic measurements includes a polyhedron structure having m faces, where m≧4 and m≠6: n electrodes each disposed on one face of the polyhedron structure, wherein 3≦n≦m; and at least one circuitry connected to the n electrodes for signal measurement. A method for electromagnetic measurements includes obtaining a plurality of electric current measurements using a plurality of electrodes each disposed on a surface of a polyhedron receiver, wherein the plurality of electric current measurements comprise at least three different measurements; and determining electric field components in a three dimensional space from the plurality of electric current measurements by using a number of matrices that correlate orientations of surfaces of the polyhedron receiver to a coordinate system in the three dimensional space.

    摘要翻译: 用于电磁测量的接收器包括具有m面的多面体结构,其中m≥4和m <6:n个电极,每个电极设置在多面体结构的一个面上,其中3≤n≤m; 以及连接到n个电极的信号测量的至少一个电路。 一种用于电磁测量的方法包括使用各自设置在多面体接收器的表面上的多个电极来获得多个电流测量,其中所述多个电流测量包括至少三个不同的测量值; 以及通过使用将多面体接收机的表面的方向与三维空间中的坐标系相关联的多个矩阵,从多个电流测量中确定三维空间中的电场分量。

    In-line flow separation of fluids in a pipe separator
    10.
    发明授权
    In-line flow separation of fluids in a pipe separator 有权
    管道分离器中流体的在线流动分离

    公开(公告)号:US08414781B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-04-09

    申请号:US13170587

    申请日:2011-06-28

    IPC分类号: B01D17/00 G01F1/00

    CPC分类号: B01D19/0042 E21B43/34

    摘要: An in-line flow separator comprises an uphill section of pipeline which, in use, carries a gravitationally stratified flow of a first liquid and a second denser liquid. The second liquid forms a sump extending uphill from the foot of the uphill section, and an interface between the first and second liquids on the uphill section is inclined from the horizontal. An extraction port in the pipeline extracts the second liquid from the sump.

    摘要翻译: 在线流动分离器包括管道的上坡部分,其在使用中承载第一液体和第二致密液体的重力分层流。 第二液体形成从上坡部分的脚部上坡延伸的贮槽,并且上坡部分上的第一和第二液体之间的界面从水平面倾斜。 管道中的提取口从贮槽中提取第二液体。