公开(公告)号：US20180088017A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-29

申请号：US15535278

申请日：2015-12-11

Applicant: Yan MEI ,  Longtao YUAN ,  Ran NIU ,  Weihua SHANG ,  Jing YE ,  Xin QU ,  GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

Inventor： Yan MEI ,  Longtao YUAN ,  Ran NIU ,  Weihua SHANG ,  Jing YE ,  Xin QU

IPC: G01N15/02 ,  G01N15/06

Abstract: A measurement method comprising: transmitting a plurality of ultrasonic signals to the fluid to be measured; receiving an return signal reflected or scattered from the particles in the fluid under test; calculating a one or more calculated values of the R parameter associated with the particle properties based on the return signal; determining the theoretical curve of the R parameter associated with the particle properties; and determining the mean diameter of the particles in the fluid based on the one or more calculated values of the R parameter and the theoretical curve of the R parameter; determining the mass concentration of the particles in the fluid according to the mean diameter of the particles. Embodiments also provide a measurement system for measuring the mean diameter and mass concentration of the particles.

公开(公告)号：US20180363394A1

公开(公告)日：2018-12-20

申请号：US15781119

申请日：2016-12-16

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

Inventor： Yan MEI ,  Ran NIU ,  Weihua SHANG ,  Jing YE ,  Robert Arnold JUDGE ,  Gregory Ronald GILLETTE ,  Christopher Edward WOLFE

IPC: E21B21/08 ,  E21B47/10 ,  E21B7/12

Abstract: A kick detection system for drilling a well including an ultrasonic module for transmitting signals to a returning drilling fluid from the well, and receiving corresponding backscatter signals; and a process apparatus for obtaining a flow characteristic of the returning drilling fluid based on the backscatter signals, and detecting a kick based on the flow characteristic of the returning drilling fluid and drilling related data. A well drilling system including a drilling string for guiding a drilling bit and a drilling fluid to a well; a conduit defining a channel for accommodating the drilling string and a returning drilling fluid from the well; and the kick detection system. A kick detection method is also described.

公开(公告)号：US20170059380A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-02

申请号：US15119069

申请日：2015-02-18

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Jianlin LI ,  Weihua SHANG ,  Fengsu LIU ,  Ran NIU ,  Heng WU ,  Xin QU ,  Longtao YUAN

IPC: G01F1/66

CPC classification number: G01F1/667 ,  G01F1/662

Abstract: An ultrasonic signal transmitting and receiving circuit assembly includes first and second transmitter circuits, first and second receiver circuits, and first and second poles each for coupling with an ultrasonic transducer. The ultrasonic signal transmitting and receiving circuit assembly further includes a switching circuit having a first switch for selectively connecting the first transmitter and receiver circuits to the first or second pole, and a second switch for selectively connecting the second transmitter and receiver circuits to the first or second pole.

Abstract translation: 超声信号发射和接收电路组件包括第一和第二发射器电路，第一和第二接收器电路，以及每个用于与超声换能器耦合的第一和第二极。 超声波信号发送和接收电路组件还包括开关电路，其具有用于选择性地将第一发射器和接收器电路连接到第一或第二极的第一开关，以及用于选择性地将第二发射器和接收器电路连接到第一或第二极的第二开关， 第二极。

公开(公告)号：US20170107812A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-20

申请号：US15317223

申请日：2015-06-12

Applicant: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

Inventor： Weihua SHANG ,  Gang CHENG ,  Ran NIU ,  Yao CHEN ,  Fengguo TIAN

IPC: E21B47/12 ,  G01F1/708 ,  E21B33/06

CPC classification number: E21B47/122 ,  E21B33/06 ,  E21B47/1015 ,  G01F1/708

Abstract: A system and method are described which are useful for monitoring parameters of drilling fluid within a drilling system comprising a drilling assembly. The drilling assembly is connected between a drilling platform and a wellhead and is useful for more safely drilling a wellbore necessary for hydrocarbon exploration and production by signaling the occurrence of a kick. The drilling assembly comprises a reader module for reading data information of at least one RF tag dispersed in a returned drilling fluid. The data information of the RF tag is transmitted to a controller via a communication link to calculate related parameters of the returned drilling fluid. A method for monitoring parameters of drilling fluid, and an allied blowout preventer for a drilling system are also provided.

公开(公告)号：US20170102253A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-13

申请号：US15314842

申请日：2015-05-29

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Jing YE ,  Christopher Edward WOLFE ,  Shirley Xiaolei AO ,  Ran NIU ,  Weihua SHANG ,  Yan MEI

IPC: G01F1/66 ,  G01F15/00

CPC classification number: G01F1/662 ,  G01F1/663 ,  G01F15/00 ,  G01F15/006

Abstract: An ultrasonic device includes a fluid conduit configured to couple with one or more pipes and an ultrasonic transducer mounted on the conduit. The conduit includes a main body defining a flow channel and a thermal barrier coupled to the main body. The thermal barrier includes an organic polymeric material and is configured to thermally isolate the ultrasonic transducer from the flow channel.

公开(公告)号：US20170314979A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-02

申请号：US15533658

申请日：2015-12-04

Applicant: General Electric Company

Inventor： Jing YE ,  Yan MEI ,  Xiaolei AO ,  Weihua SHANG ,  Ran NIU ,  Gregory Ronald GILLETTE ,  Christopher Edward WOLFE ,  Robert Arnold JUDGE

IPC: G01F1/66 ,  E21B21/08 ,  E21B47/10

Abstract: An ultrasonic flow meter system includes a conduit defining a channel, at least one pair of first transducers, at least one second transducer, and a processor. The pair of first transducers is mounted on the conduit and includes a transmitting transducer and a receiving transducer for generating a first responsive signal. The transmitting transducer and the receiving transducer are arranged on a chordal path. The second transducer is mounted on the conduit for generating a second responsive signal. The processor is configured to receive the first responsive signal and the second responsive signal, select one responsive signal according to a relationship of the first responsive signal and noise thereof and a relationship of the second responsive signal and noise thereof, and determine a flow rate of a flow medium according to the selected responsive signal. A method for measuring the flow rate of the fluid medium is also provided.