Testing device and method for viscosified fluid containing particulate material
    1.
    发明授权
    Testing device and method for viscosified fluid containing particulate material 有权
    含有颗粒材料的粘稠液体的测试装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US06782735B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-08-31

    申请号:US10342173

    申请日:2003-01-14

    IPC分类号: G01N1114

    CPC分类号: G01N11/14

    摘要: A device and a method for testing a viscosified fluid containing particulate indicate when the particulate is in suspension within the fluid and when it is not. The device and method stir the fluid and particulate mixture for a time during which the viscosity of the fluid changes such that during a first period of the stirring time substantially all the particulate remains suspended in the fluid and during a second period of the stirring time substantially all the particulate settles out of suspension in the fluid. A signal is generated during the first and second periods such that the signal has a characteristic that changes from the first period to the second period to indicate the change in particle carrying ability of the fluid. Other characteristics, including crosslinking time, can also be determined. A test chamber includes interacting projections extending from the inner surface of a cup receiving the fluid and from an axial support extending into the fluid in the cup.

    摘要翻译: 用于测试含有颗粒的粘稠液体的装置和方法指示当颗粒在流体内悬浮时以及何时不是。 该装置和方法搅拌流体和颗粒状混合物一段时间,在此期间流体的粘度发生变化,使得在搅拌时间的第一阶段,基本上所有的颗粒保持悬浮在流体中,并且在搅拌时间的第二时间段内基本上 所有的颗粒都从液体中悬浮液中沉淀出来。 在第一和第二周期期间产生信号,使得信号具有从第一周期到第二周期变化的特征,以指示流体的粒子承载能力的变化。 还可以确定其他特征,包括交联时间。 测试室包括从容纳流体的杯的内表面和延伸到杯中的流体的轴向支撑件延伸的相互作用的突起。

    Proppant suspension testing devices and methods of use
    3.
    发明授权
    Proppant suspension testing devices and methods of use 有权
    支架悬挂试验装置及使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US07712526B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-05-11

    申请号:US12156074

    申请日:2008-05-29

    IPC分类号: E21B43/267

    CPC分类号: G01N11/14 G01N2203/0676

    摘要: An apparatus for testing a rheological property of a fluid with a particulate includes: (a) a receptacle having a cylindrical side wall enclosed by a bottom wall defining a cavity for receiving a fluid to be tested; (b) an axial support adapted to be positioned in the cavity of the receptacle, whereby relative rotational motion can be imparted to the receptacle and the axial support; (c) at least one inward projection extending inward from an inside surface of the receptacle; (d) at least one outward projection extending outward from the axial support; and (e) at least one projection for directing fluid flow that has at least one major surface angled or curved upward. A method of testing a rheological property of a fluid with a particulate includes: (a) placing a sample of the fluid and the particulate in the apparatus; (b) imparting relative rotational motion to the receptacle and the axial support; and (c) measuring the torque between the receptacle and the axial support. A method of fracturing a subterranean formation penetrated by a well includes: (a) placing a sample of a fracturing fluid and a particulate in the apparatus; (b) imparting relative rotational motion to the receptacle and the axial support; (c) measuring the torque between the receptacle and the axial support; (d) adjusting the conditions for mixing the fracturing fluid and the particulate in response to the measured torque; and (e) injecting the fluid and particulate into the well at a sufficient rate and pressure to fracture the formation.

    摘要翻译: 用于测试具有颗粒的流体的流变性质的装置包括:(a)容器,其具有由限定用于接收被测试流体的空腔的底壁包围的圆柱形侧壁; (b)适于定位在容器的空腔中的轴向支撑件,由此相对旋转运动可以被赋予到容器和轴向支撑件; (c)从容器的内表面向内延伸的至少一个向内突出部; (d)从所述轴向支撑件向外延伸的至少一个向外突出部; 和(e)至少一个用于引导流体流动的突起,所述突起具有至少一个主表面成角度或向上弯曲的主表面。 用颗粒测试流体的流变性的方法包括:(a)将流体和颗粒的样品放置在设备中; (b)向所述容器和所述轴向支撑件施加相对旋转运动; 和(c)测量容器和轴向支撑件之间的扭矩。 由井渗透的地层破裂的方法包括:(a)将压裂流体和颗粒的样品放置在设备中; (b)向所述容器和所述轴向支撑件施加相对旋转运动; (c)测量容器和轴向支撑件之间的扭矩; (d)响应于测量的扭矩来调节压裂流体和颗粒的混合条件; 和(e)以足够的速率和压力将流体和颗粒注入井中以使地层破裂。

    Proppant suspension testing devices and methods of use

    公开(公告)号:US20080230220A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-09-25

    申请号:US12156074

    申请日:2008-05-29

    IPC分类号: E21B43/267

    CPC分类号: G01N11/14 G01N2203/0676

    摘要: An apparatus for testing a rheological property of a fluid with a particulate includes: (a) a receptacle having a cylindrical side wall enclosed by a bottom wall defining a cavity for receiving a fluid to be tested; (b) an axial support adapted to be positioned in the cavity of the receptacle, whereby relative rotational motion can be imparted to the receptacle and the axial support; (c) at least one inward projection extending inward from an inside surface of the receptacle; (d) at least one outward projection extending outward from the axial support; and (e) at least one projection for directing fluid flow that has at least one major surface angled or curved upward. A method of testing a rheological property of a fluid with a particulate includes: (a) placing a sample of the fluid and the particulate in the apparatus; (b) imparting relative rotational motion to the receptacle and the axial support; and (c) measuring the torque between the receptacle and the axial support. A method of fracturing a subterranean formation penetrated by a well includes: (a) placing a sample of a fracturing fluid and a particulate in the apparatus; (b) imparting relative rotational motion to the receptacle and the axial support; (c) measuring the torque between the receptacle and the axial support; (d) adjusting the conditions for mixing the fracturing fluid and the particulate in response to the measured torque; and (e) injecting the fluid and particulate into the well at a sufficient rate and pressure to fracture the formation.

    Proppant suspension testing devices and methods of use
    5.
    发明授权
    Proppant suspension testing devices and methods of use 有权
    支架悬挂试验装置及使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US07392842B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-07-01

    申请号:US11246816

    申请日:2005-10-07

    IPC分类号: E21B43/267 G01N11/14

    CPC分类号: G01N11/14 G01N2203/0676

    摘要: An apparatus for testing a rheological property of a fluid with a particulate includes: (a) a receptacle having a cylindrical side wall enclosed by a bottom wall defining a cavity for receiving a fluid to be tested; (b) an axial support adapted to be positioned in the cavity of the receptacle, whereby relative rotational motion can be imparted to the receptacle and the axial support; (c) at least one inward projection extending inward from an inside surface of the receptacle; (d) at least one outward projection extending outward from the axial support; and (e) at least one projection for directing fluid flow that has at least one major surface angled or curved upward. A method of testing a rheological property of a fluid with a particulate includes: (a) placing a sample of the fluid and the particulate in the apparatus; (b) imparting relative rotational motion to the receptacle and the axial support; and (c) measuring the torque between the receptacle and the axial support. A method of fracturing a subterranean formation penetrated by a well includes: (a) placing a sample of a fracturing fluid and a particulate in the apparatus; (b) imparting relative rotational motion to the receptacle and the axial support; (c) measuring the torque between the receptacle and the axial support; (d) adjusting the conditions for mixing the fracturing fluid and the particulate in response to the measured torque; and (e) injecting the fluid and particulate into the well at a sufficient rate and pressure to fracture the formation.

    摘要翻译: 用于测试具有颗粒的流体的流变性质的装置包括:(a)容器,其具有由限定用于接收被测试流体的空腔的底壁包围的圆柱形侧壁; (b)适于定位在容器的空腔中的轴向支撑件,由此相对旋转运动可以被赋予到容器和轴向支撑件; (c)从容器的内表面向内延伸的至少一个向内突出部; (d)从所述轴向支撑件向外延伸的至少一个向外突出部; 和(e)至少一个用于引导流体流动的突起,所述突起具有至少一个主表面成角度或向上弯曲的主表面。 用颗粒测试流体的流变性的方法包括:(a)将流体和颗粒的样品放置在设备中; (b)向所述容器和所述轴向支撑件施加相对旋转运动; 和(c)测量容器和轴向支撑件之间的扭矩。 由井渗透的地层破裂的方法包括:(a)将压裂流体和颗粒的样品放置在设备中; (b)向所述容器和所述轴向支撑件施加相对旋转运动; (c)测量容器和轴向支撑件之间的扭矩; (d)响应于测量的扭矩来调节压裂流体和颗粒的混合条件; 和(e)以足够的速率和压力将流体和颗粒注入井中以使地层破裂。

    Subterranean Treatment Fluids with Enhanced Particulate Transport or Suspension Capabilities and Associated Methods
    10.
    发明申请
    Subterranean Treatment Fluids with Enhanced Particulate Transport or Suspension Capabilities and Associated Methods 有权
    具有增强的颗粒运输或悬浮能力和相关方法的地下处理液

    公开(公告)号:US20090194288A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-08-06

    申请号:US12025150

    申请日:2008-02-04

    IPC分类号: E21B43/26

    摘要: Subterranean treatment fluids that exhibit enhanced particulate transport or suspension capabilities, and associated methods of use in certain subterranean treatments are provided. In one embodiment, the methods comprise: providing a linear gelled fluid that comprises an aqueous base fluid, a plurality of particulates, and a linear particulate transport enhancing additive, the linear gelled fluid having a certain yield stress, crossover frequency, and/or particulate settling time; introducing the linear gelled fluid into the subterranean formation; and using the linear gelled fluid to create or enhance at least one fracture in at least a portion of the subterranean formation.

    摘要翻译: 提供了表现出增强的颗粒运输或悬浮能力的地下处理流体,以及在某些地下处理中使用的相关方法。 在一个实施方案中,所述方法包括:提供线性凝胶流体,其包含基础流体水溶液,多个微粒和线性颗粒运输增强添加剂,所述线性凝胶流体具有一定的屈服应力,交叉频率和/或颗粒 定居时间 将线性凝胶流体引入地层; 并且使用所述线性凝胶流体在所述地层的至少一部分中产生或增强至少一个裂缝。