Apparatus and method for downhole well equipment and process management, identification, and actuation
    1.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method for downhole well equipment and process management, identification, and actuation 有权
    井下设备和过程管理,识别和启动的设备和方法

    公开(公告)号:US06989764B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-01-24

    申请号:US09812141

    申请日:2001-03-19

    IPC分类号: G01V3/00

    摘要: A method for actuating or installing downhole equipment in a wellbore employs non-acoustic signals (e.g., radio frequency signals) to locate, inventory, install, or actuate one downhole structure in relation to another downhole structure. The method comprises the steps of: (a) providing a first downhole structure that comprises a non-acoustic (e.g., radio frequency) identification transmitter unit that stores an identification code and transmits a signal corresponding to the identification code; (b) providing a second downhole structure that comprises a non-acoustic receiver unit that can receive the signal transmitted by the non-acoustic identification transmitter unit, decode the signal to determine the identification code corresponding thereto, and compare the identification code to a preset target identification code; wherein one of the first downhole structure and the second downhole structure is secured at a given location in a subterranean wellbore, and the other is moveable in the wellbore; (c) placing the second downhole structure in close enough proximity to the first downhole structure so that the non-acoustic receiver unit can receive the signal transmitted by the non-acoustic identification transmitter unit; (d) comparing the identification code determined by the non-acoustic receiver unit to the target identification code; and (e) if the determined identification code matches the target identification code, actuating or installing one of the first downhole structure or second downhole structure in physical proximity to the other.

    摘要翻译: 用于在井筒中致动或安装井下设备的方法使用非声学信号(例如,射频信号)来相对于另一井下结构定位,存储,安装或致动一个井下结构。 该方法包括以下步骤:(a)提供第一井下结构,其包括非声学(例如,射频)识别发射器单元,其存储识别码并发送对应于识别码的信号; (b)提供第二井下结构,其包括可以接收由非声学识别发射器单元发送的信号的非声学接收器单元,对该信号进行解码以确定与其对应的识别码,并将该识别码与预设 目标识别码; 其中所述第一井下结构和所述第二井下结构中的一个固定在地下井眼中的给定位置,并且另一个可在所述井筒中移动; (c)将第二井下结构放置在足够靠近第一井下结构的位置,使得非声学接收器单元可以接收由非声学识别发射器单元发送的信号; (d)将由非声音接收机单元确定的识别码与目标识别码进行比较; 和(e)如果所确定的识别代码与目标识别码匹配,则致动或安装物理上接近另一个的第一井下结构或第二井下结构中的一个。

    Universal downhole tool control apparatus and methods
    2.
    发明授权
    Universal downhole tool control apparatus and methods 有权
    通用井下刀具控制装置及方法

    公开(公告)号:US06915848B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-07-12

    申请号:US10208462

    申请日:2002-07-30

    IPC分类号: E21B47/01 E21B47/12 E21B42/00

    摘要: A method and apparatus for internal data conveyance within a well from the surface to a downhole tool or apparatus and for returning downhole tool data to the surface, without necessitating the provision of control cables and other conventional conductors within the well. One embodiment involves sending telemetry elements such as tagged drop balls or a fluid having specific chemical characteristics from surface to a downhole tool as a form of telemetry. The telemetry element or elements are provided with identification and instruction data, which may be in the form of data tags, such as RF tags or a detectable chemical constituent. The downhole tool or apparatus is provided with a detector and microcomputer and is capable of recognizing the telemetry element and communicating with it or carrying out instructions that are provided in the telemetry data thereof.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于在井内从井下工具或设备内部进行内部数据传送的方法和装置,并且用于将井下工具数据返回到地面,而不需要在井内提供控制电缆和其它常规导体。 一个实施例涉及将诸如标记的滴球或具有特定化学特性的流体的遥测元件从表面发送到井下工具,作为遥测的形式。 遥测元件或元件设置有标识和指令数据,其可以是数据标签的形式,例如RF标签或可检测的化学成分。 井下工具或装置设置有检测器和微型计算机,并且能够识别遥测元件并与其通信或执行在其遥测数据中提供的指令。

    Apparatus and methods for obtaining measurements below bottom sealing elements of a straddle tool
    5.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and methods for obtaining measurements below bottom sealing elements of a straddle tool 有权
    用于获得跨越工具的底部密封元件下方的测量值的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07827859B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-11-09

    申请号:US11751359

    申请日:2007-05-21

    IPC分类号: E21B47/10

    摘要: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for obtaining downhole well pressure during wellbore operations. One method comprises providing a well intervention tool comprising a straddle sealing assembly having upper and lower annulus sealing elements and a fluid injection port positioned therebetween, the well intervention tool comprising a fluid injection bore having positioned therein a pressure measurement tool; placing the tool in straddle position about a wellbore region to be intervened, with the pressure measurement tool fluidly connected to a wellbore region below the lower annulus sealing element; and performing the wellbore intervention operation while communicating fluid from below the lower annulus sealing element to the pressure measurement tool, thus obtaining a pressure measurement below the lower annulus sealing element during the wellbore intervention operation. This abstract will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供了在井眼操作期间获得井下井压的方法和装置。 一种方法包括提供包括具有上部和下部环空密封元件和位于其间的流体注入端口的跨接密封组件的井口介入工具,所述井介入工具包括其中定位有压力测量工具的流体注入孔; 将工具放置在围绕井眼区域的跨骑位置中,以将压力测量工具流体连接到下环形密封元件下方的井眼区域; 以及在将下部环状密封元件下方的流体与压力测量工具连通的同时进行井筒介入操作,从而在井筒介入操作期间获得在下部环空密封元件下方的压力测量。 本摘要不会用于解释或限制权利要求书的范围或含义。

    APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR OBTAINING MEASUREMENTS BELOW BOTTOM SEALING ELEMENTS OF A STRADDLE TOOL
    6.
    发明申请
    APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR OBTAINING MEASUREMENTS BELOW BOTTOM SEALING ELEMENTS OF A STRADDLE TOOL 有权
    用于获取下面的测量的装置和方法密封一个工具的元素

    公开(公告)号:US20080134775A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-06-12

    申请号:US11751359

    申请日:2007-05-21

    摘要: The present invention provides methods and apparatus for obtaining downhole well pressure during wellbore operations. One method comprises providing a well intervention tool comprising a straddle sealing assembly having upper and lower annulus sealing elements and a fluid injection port positioned therebetween, the well intervention tool comprising a fluid injection bore having positioned therein a pressure measurement tool; placing the tool in straddle position about a wellbore region to be intervened, with the pressure measurement tool fluidly connected to a wellbore region below the lower annulus sealing element; and performing the wellbore intervention operation while communicating fluid from below the lower annulus sealing element to the pressure measurement tool, thus obtaining a pressure measurement below the lower annulus sealing element during the wellbore intervention operation. This abstract will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).

    摘要翻译: 本发明提供了在井眼操作期间获得井下井压的方法和装置。 一种方法包括提供包括具有上部和下部环空密封元件和位于其间的流体注入端口的跨接密封组件的井口介入工具,所述井介入工具包括其中定位有压力测量工具的流体注入孔; 将工具放置在围绕井眼区域的跨骑位置中,以将压力测量工具流体连接到下环形密封元件下方的井眼区域; 以及在将下部环状密封元件下方的流体与压力测量工具连通的同时进行井筒介入操作,从而在井筒介入操作期间获得在下部环空密封元件下方的压力测量。 本摘要不会用于解释或限制权利要求书的范围或含义。 37 CFR 1.72(b)。

    Cable Monitoring in Coiled Tubing
    7.
    发明申请
    Cable Monitoring in Coiled Tubing 有权
    螺旋管中的电缆监测

    公开(公告)号:US20120085531A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-04-12

    申请号:US13231114

    申请日:2011-09-13

    IPC分类号: E21B19/22 G06F19/00 G01N3/08

    CPC分类号: E21B47/00

    摘要: The present disclosure relates to a coiled tubing unit. The coiled tubing unit may include coiled tubing with a cable disposed within the coiled tubing. Further, the coiled tubing unit may include a spool about which at least a portion of the coiled tubing is wound, an injector header configured to move the coiled tubing, and a cable slack monitoring feature. The cable slack monitoring feature may be configured to detect an accumulation of cable slack in a portion of the coiled tubing.

    摘要翻译: 本公开涉及一种连续油管单元。 连续油管单元可以包括具有设置在连续油管内的电缆的连续油管。 此外,连续油管单元可以包括卷轴,围绕其卷绕至少一部分连续油管,被配置成移动连续油管的喷射器头部和缆索松弛监测特征。 电缆松弛监测功能可以被配置为检测螺旋管道的一部分中的电缆松弛的累积。

    Flow reversing apparatus and methods of use
    9.
    发明授权
    Flow reversing apparatus and methods of use 有权
    逆流装置及其使用方法

    公开(公告)号:US07614452B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-11-10

    申请号:US11151605

    申请日:2005-06-13

    IPC分类号: E21B34/10 E21B47/04

    摘要: Apparatus and methods for selectively and safely reversing flow in coiled tubing used for wellbore cleanouts are disclosed. One apparatus includes a section of coiled tubing having a main flow channel, at least two flow-preventing valves in the section of coiled tubing, each adapted to close the main flow channel upon attempted flow reversal; and at least one actuator adapted to deter closing of the flow-preventing valves. This abstract allows a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the disclosure. It will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b).

    摘要翻译: 公开了用于井筒清洗的连续油管中选择性和安全地反转流动的装置和方法。 一种装置包括一段具有主流动通道的连续油管,在连续油管部分中的至少两个防流动阀,每个都适于在试图流动反向时关闭主流道; 以及至少一个致动器,其适于阻止防流体阀的关闭。 该摘要允许搜索者或其他读者快速确定本公开的主题。 它不会用于解释或限制权利要求的范围或含义。 37 CFR 1.72(b)。

    Cable monitoring in coiled tubing
    10.
    发明授权
    Cable monitoring in coiled tubing 有权
    连续油管中的电缆监控

    公开(公告)号:US08789585B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-29

    申请号:US13231114

    申请日:2011-09-13

    IPC分类号: G02B6/00 E21B47/00

    CPC分类号: E21B47/00

    摘要: The present disclosure relates to a coiled tubing unit. The coiled tubing unit may include coiled tubing with a cable disposed within the coiled tubing. Further, the coiled tubing unit may include a spool about which at least a portion of the coiled tubing is wound, an injector header configured to move the coiled tubing, and a cable slack monitoring feature. The cable slack monitoring feature may be configured to detect an accumulation of cable slack in a portion of the coiled tubing.

    摘要翻译: 本公开涉及一种连续油管单元。 连续油管单元可以包括具有设置在连续油管内的电缆的连续油管。 此外,连续油管单元可以包括卷轴,围绕其卷绕至少一部分连续油管,被配置成移动连续油管的喷射器头部和缆索松弛监测特征。 电缆松弛监测功能可以被配置为检测螺旋管道的一部分中的电缆松弛的累积。