公开(公告)号：US20090090501A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-09

申请号：US12243988

申请日：2008-10-02

申请人： Henning Hansen ,  Scott Kruegel ,  Clark Bergeron

发明人： Henning Hansen ,  Scott Kruegel ,  Clark Bergeron

IPC分类号： E21B34/16 ,  E21B34/06

CPC分类号： E21B34/066 ,  E21B47/12 ,  E21B47/18

摘要： A remotely operable wellbore valve system includes a valve configured to be coupled to a wellbore conduit and to selectively close the conduit. The valve is disposed in a valve body configured to open an existing wellbore valve by longitudinal motion therethrough and to sealingly engage an interior of the existing wellbore valve. The system includes a valve actuator and a signal receiver in communication with the valve actuator. The signal receiver is configured to detect command signals transmitted from the Earth's surface and to cause the actuator to operate the valve in response to the detected command signals.

摘要翻译： 可远程操作的井眼阀系统包括构造成联接到井眼导管并选择性地关闭导管的阀。 阀设置在阀体中，该阀体构造成通过其中的纵向运动打开现有的井筒阀，并且密封地接合现有井眼阀的内部。 该系统包括阀致动器和与阀致动器连通的信号接收器。 信号接收器被配置为检测从地球表面传输的命令信号，并且响应于检测到的命令信号使致动器操作阀。

公开(公告)号：US20090080291A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-26

申请号：US11860576

申请日：2007-09-25

申请人： Paulo S. Tubel ,  Peter Sauermilch ,  Clark Bergeron ,  Andy Cantrelle ,  Scott Kruegel

发明人： Paulo S. Tubel ,  Peter Sauermilch ,  Clark Bergeron ,  Andy Cantrelle ,  Scott Kruegel

IPC分类号： E21B47/12

CPC分类号： E21B41/0035 ,  E21B47/122

摘要： A downhole gauge telemetry system for a multilateral well includes a first wireless transceiver located in a primary borehole of the multilateral well, a second wireless transceiver located in a lateral borehole of the multilateral well, a wireless connection between the first wireless transceiver and the second wireless transceiver through which the first and second wireless transceivers exchange data, and a surface transceiver communicatively coupled to the first wireless transceiver.

摘要翻译： 用于多井的井下测距遥测系统包括位于多孔井的主钻孔中的第一无线收发器，位于多孔井的侧钻孔中的第二无线收发器，第一无线收发器与第二无线收发器之间的无线连接 第一和第二无线收发器通过其交换数据的收发器，以及通信地耦合到第一无线收发器的表面收发器。

公开(公告)号：US20090078413A1

公开(公告)日：2009-03-26

申请号：US11860569

申请日：2007-09-25

申请人： Paulo S. Tubel ,  Kelly Jackson ,  Clark Bergeron ,  Andy Cantrelle ,  Scott Kruegel

发明人： Paulo S. Tubel ,  Kelly Jackson ,  Clark Bergeron ,  Andy Cantrelle ,  Scott Kruegel

IPC分类号： E21B47/14

CPC分类号： E21B47/09 ,  E21B47/14

摘要： A wireless casing collar locator includes a pipe coupling detector configured to be conveyed through a wellbore. A detection device is associated with the pipe coupling detector. The detection device generates an output indicative of detection of a pipe coupling in response to the output of the pipe coupling detector. The locator includes an acoustic transmitter functionally associated with the detection device. The transmitter is configured to apply an acoustic impulse to a conveyance device used to move the locator along the wellbore in response to communication to the transmitter of the output of the detection device. A surface receiver and processing unit used to convert acoustic energy into electrical energy for processing in real time to determine the location of the pipe detector in wellbores.

摘要翻译： 无线套管套环定位器包括构造成通过井筒输送的管道联接检测器。 检测装置与管耦合检测器相关联。 检测装置响应于管道联接检测器的输出而生成指示检测管道联接器的输出。 定位器包括与检测装置功能相关联的声发射器。 发射器被配置为响应于与检测装置的输出的发射器的通信而将声脉冲施加到用于沿着井眼移动定位器的输送装置。 用于将声能转换成电能以实时处理的表面接收器和处理单元，以确定管道检测器在井筒中的位置。

公开(公告)号：US20060016606A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-26

申请号：US10896386

申请日：2004-07-22

申请人： Paulo Tubel ,  Charles Cantrelle ,  Scott Kruegel ,  Clark Bergeron

发明人： Paulo Tubel ,  Charles Cantrelle ,  Scott Kruegel ,  Clark Bergeron

IPC分类号： E21B29/02

CPC分类号： E21B41/0085

摘要： A device, system, and methods of power generation in situ in a hydrocarbon well are disclosed. A power generator for deployment in a hydrocarbon well tubular may comprise a housing adapted for deployment within a hydrocarbon well tubular; a mechanical to electrical power converter disposed at least partially within the housing, the mechanical to electrical power converter adapted to create an electric current when physically stressed; and a current converter operatively coupled to the mechanical to electrical power converter. Devices may be deployed downhole and operatively coupled to the power generator for their electrical power. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope of meaning of the claims.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种在烃井中原位发电的装置，系统和方法。 用于部署在烃井管中的发电机可以包括适于部署在烃井管内的壳体; 至少部分地设置在壳体内的机械 - 电功率转换器，适于在物理应力时产生电流的机械 - 电功率转换器; 以及可操作地耦合到所述机械到电功率转换器的电流转换器。 设备可以部署在井下并且可操作地耦合到发电机用于其电力。 要强调的是，该摘要被提供以符合要求摘要的规则，这将允许搜索者或其他读者快速确定技术公开的主题。 提交的理由是，它不会用于解释或限制权利要求的含义范围。

公开(公告)号：US20050121253A1

公开(公告)日：2005-06-09

申请号：US10730441

申请日：2003-12-08

申请人： John Stewart ,  Paul Tubel ,  Clark Bergeron

发明人： John Stewart ,  Paul Tubel ,  Clark Bergeron

IPC分类号： E21B47/16 ,  G01V1/00 ,  G01V1/40 ,  G01V1/02 ,  G01V1/16

CPC分类号： E21B47/16 ,  G01V1/52

摘要： A telemetry system having: a pipe; a SCADA box acoustically coupled to the pipe; and a gauge inserted in the pipe, the gauge comprising: an acoustic wave generator; a coupler mechanically connected to the acoustic wave generator, wherein the coupler is engageable and disengageable with the pipe, wherein the coupler defines an acoustic transmission path between the acoustic wave generator and the pipe when engaged with the pipe; and a signal controller in communication with the acoustic wave generator. A method for communicating information in a wellbore from a downhole location to the surface, the method having the following steps: running a downhole gauge into a pipe within the wellbore, wherein the downhole gauge comprise an acoustic wave generator; setting the downhole gauge in the pipe; and communicating an acoustic signal between the downhole gauge and the pipe.

摘要翻译： 一种遥测系统，具有：管道; 音响耦合到管道的SCADA盒; 和插入管中的量规，该量规包括：声波发生器; 机械地连接到声波发生器的耦合器，其中耦合器可与管接合并分离，其中耦合器在与管接合时限定声波发生器和管之间的声传播路径; 以及与声波发生器通信的信号控制器。 一种用于将井眼中的信息从井下位置传递到地面的方法，所述方法具有以下步骤：将井下测量仪运行到井筒内的管道中，其中井下测量仪包括声波发生器; 设置管道中的井下量规; 并且在井下测量仪和管道之间传送声信号。

公开(公告)号：US5960883A

公开(公告)日：1999-10-05

申请号：US818568

申请日：1997-03-14

申请人： Paulo Tubel ,  Clark Bergeron

发明人： Paulo Tubel ,  Clark Bergeron

IPC分类号： E21B34/06 ,  E21B41/00 ,  E21B43/01 ,  E21B43/14 ,  E21B44/00 ,  E21B47/00 ,  E21B47/01 ,  E21B43/12

CPC分类号： E21B34/066 ,  E21B41/00 ,  E21B41/0035 ,  E21B43/01 ,  E21B43/14 ,  E21B44/00 ,  E21B47/00 ,  E21B47/01 ,  E21B47/011 ,  E21B47/06 ,  E21B47/12 ,  E21B2041/0028

摘要： A downhole power management technique for a downhole well control system maximizes the number of downhole devices which require electrical power. In accordance with this technique, downhole devices which require power and are addressable will be at a low power consumption state (e.g., sleep or dormant mode). When requested by a downhole or surface controller, the downhole device will turn itself on to an active mode and perform its intended function or task (such as transmitting data, acquiring data, actuating a tool or the like). Preferably, only one downhole device is in its active mode at any one time. As a result of this power management technique, the power requirement downhole will be relatively low and substantially constant regardless of the number of downhole devices requiring power.

摘要翻译： 用于井下井控制系统的井下功率管理技术使需要电力的井下装置的数量最大化。 根据该技术，需要功率并且可寻址的井下设备将处于低功耗状态（例如睡眠或休眠模式）。 当井下或水面控制器要求时，井下装置将自身转为活动模式并执行其预期的功能或任务（例如发送数据，采集数据，启动工具等）。 优选地，在任何时间只有一个井下装置处于其活动模式。 作为这种电力管理技术的结果，井下的电力需求将相对较低并且基本上恒定，而不管需要电力的井下装置的数量。

公开(公告)号：US20090217960A1

公开(公告)日：2009-09-03

申请号：US11860573

申请日：2008-03-03

申请人： Paulo S. Tubel ,  Peter Sauermilch ,  Clark Bergeron ,  Andy Cantrelle

发明人： Paulo S. Tubel ,  Peter Sauermilch ,  Clark Bergeron ,  Andy Cantrelle

IPC分类号： H01L35/30

CPC分类号： H01L35/30 ,  E21B36/003 ,  E21B41/0085 ,  F24T10/20 ,  Y02E10/14

摘要： A thermoelectric generator for producing electric power from heat in fluids produced from a subsurface wellbore includes a conduit for moving therethrough fluids produced from the Earth's subsurface and at least one thermoelectric module affixed to an exterior of the conduit. The at least one thermoelectric module includes a collimating heat transfer device in contact with the conduit on a first side and in contact with a first side of a thermoelectric generator thermocouple on a second side. A second side of the thermocouple is in contact with a contact surface of a heat sink. The heat sink is exposed to ambient atmosphere at the Earth's surface to conduct heat away from the thermocouple.

摘要翻译： 用于从由地下井筒产生的流体中从热量产生电力的热电发电机包括用于移动从地球表面产生的流体的导管和固定到导管外部的至少一个热电模块。 所述至少一个热电模块包括与第一侧上的导管接触并与第二侧上的热电发电机热电偶的第一侧接触的准直传热装置。 热电偶的第二侧与散热器的接触表面接触。 散热器暴露在地球表面的环境大气中，以将热量从热电偶传导出去。

公开(公告)号：US06624759B2

公开(公告)日：2003-09-23

申请号：US10042806

申请日：2002-01-09

申请人： Paulo S. Tubel ,  Clark Bergeron ,  Clarence V. Griffin

发明人： Paulo S. Tubel ,  Clark Bergeron ,  Clarence V. Griffin

IPC分类号： G01V300

CPC分类号： E21B47/12 ,  E21B47/14

摘要： A communication system is disclosed enabling communication from a surface location to a downhole location where instructions communicated are executed. The system employs accelerometers to sense vibrations traveling within the annulus fluid or the tubing string. The accelerators provide signals representative of the vibration generated at the surface of the well to a microcontroller. The microcontroller is programmed to energize a nichrome element to actuate the downhole tool in response to a user-defined vibration sequence. The vibration sequence includes a defined number of vibration cycles. Each cycle includes alternating periods of vibration and no vibrations with each period lasting for a defined length of time. The user may program the parameters of the sequence and arm the vibration receiving unit on site through a handheld terminal that interfaces with the microcontroller.