公开(公告)号：US07591314B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-22

申请号：US10776089

申请日：2004-02-11

申请人： James A. Sonnier ,  Robbie B. Colbert ,  James W. Anderson ,  Gerald Heisig ,  Blake C. Pizzolato ,  Johnny C. Hicks

发明人： James A. Sonnier ,  Robbie B. Colbert ,  James W. Anderson ,  Gerald Heisig ,  Blake C. Pizzolato ,  Johnny C. Hicks

IPC分类号： E21B31/00 ,  E21B31/18

CPC分类号： E21B47/00 ,  E21B31/00 ,  E21B44/00

摘要： Methods and devices for sensing operating conditions associated with downhole, non-drilling operations, including, fishing and retrieval operations as well as underreaming or casing cutting operations and the like. A condition sensing device is used to measure downhole operating parameters, including, for example, torque, tension, compression, direction of rotation and rate of rotation. The operating parameter information is then used to perform the downhole operation more effectively.

摘要翻译： 用于感测与井下非钻井操作相关的操作条件的方法和装置，包括捕捞和取回操作以及流动或套管切割操作等。 条件检测装置用于测量井下操作参数，包括例如扭矩，张力，压缩，旋转方向和旋转速率。 然后使用操作参数信息更有效地执行井下操作。

公开(公告)号：US09200510B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-01

申请号：US13191124

申请日：2011-07-26

申请人： Gerald Heisig ,  John D. Macpherson

发明人： Gerald Heisig ,  John D. Macpherson

IPC分类号： G01V1/40 ,  E21B47/024 ,  E21B47/00

CPC分类号： E21B47/024 ,  E21B47/0006

摘要： A system for measuring directional characteristics of a downhole tool includes: at least one bending moment (BM) measurement device disposed at a downhole component, the at least one BM measurement device configured to generate bending moment data at at least one depth in the borehole, the bending moment data including a bending vector of the downhole tool, a bending moment representing an amplitude of the bending vector, and a bending tool face (BTF) angle representing an orientation of the bending vector; and a processor in operable communication with the BM measurement device and configured to receive bending moment data from the BM measurement device, calculate a dogleg severity (DLS) from the bending moment and a well tool face (WTF) angle from the BTF angle, and calculate at least one of a change in inclination and a change in azimuth based on the DLS and the WTF angle.

摘要翻译： 一种用于测量井下工具的方向特性的系统包括：设置在井下部件处的至少一个弯矩（BM）测量装置，所述至少一个BM测量装置被配置为在井眼中的至少一个深度处产生弯矩数据， 包括井下工具的弯曲矢量的弯矩数据，表示弯曲矢量的振幅的弯矩，以及表示弯曲矢量的取向的弯曲工具面（BTF）角度; 以及处理器，其与所述BM测量装置可操作地通信并且被配置为从所述BM测量装置接收弯矩数据，从所述弯矩和从所述BTF角度的井工具面（WTF）角度计算狗腿强度（DLS），以及 基于DLS和WTF角度来计算倾斜度的变化和方位角的变化中的至少一个。

公开(公告)号：US20050150689A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-14

申请号：US11016417

申请日：2004-12-17

申请人： Pushkar Jogi ,  Michael Neubert ,  John MacPherson ,  James Hood ,  Thomas Dahl ,  Volker Krueger ,  Andrew Brooks ,  Gerald Heisig

发明人： Pushkar Jogi ,  Michael Neubert ,  John MacPherson ,  James Hood ,  Thomas Dahl ,  Volker Krueger ,  Andrew Brooks ,  Gerald Heisig

IPC分类号： E21B7/06 ,  E21B47/00 ,  E21B47/022 ,  E21B47/024 ,  E21B47/02

CPC分类号： E21B47/0006 ,  E21B7/06 ,  E21B47/022

摘要： A system for drilling a well comprises a tubular member having a bottomhole assembly at a bottom end thereof disposed in a wellbore. A first sensor is disposed in the bottomhole assembly at a predetermined axial location for detecting bending in a first axis and generating a first bending signal in response thereto, where the first axis is substantially orthogonal to a longitudinal axis of the bottomhole assembly. A second sensor is disposed in the bottomhole assembly at the predetermined axial location for detecting bending in a second axis and generating a second bending signal in response thereto, where the second axis is substantially orthogonal to the longitudinal axis. A processor receives the first bending signal and the second bending signal and relates the first bending signal and the second bending signal to a borehole curvature according to programmed instructions.

摘要翻译： 用于钻井的系统包括管状构件，其具有设置在井筒中的底端的底孔组件。 第一传感器在预定的轴向位置处设置在井底组件中，用于检测第一轴线的弯曲并响应于此产生第一弯曲信号，其中第一轴线基本上垂直于井底组件的纵向轴线。 第二传感器在预定轴向位置处设置在井底组件中，用于检测第二轴线的弯曲并响应于此产生第二弯曲信号，其中第二轴线基本上垂直于纵向轴线。 处理器接收第一弯曲信号和第二弯曲信号，并且根据编程的指令将第一弯曲信号和第二弯曲信号关联到井眼曲率。

公开(公告)号：US20140138157A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-22

申请号：US13683540

申请日：2012-11-21

申请人： Gerald Heisig

发明人： Gerald Heisig

IPC分类号： E21B7/04

CPC分类号： E21B7/067 ,  E21B7/064 ,  E21B10/08 ,  E21B10/567 ,  E21B17/04 ,  E21B47/01 ,  E21B47/12

摘要： A down-hole drilling apparatus includes a bearing housing defining a longitudinal axis and upper and lower portions. The upper portion of the bearing housing is configured for connection to a drill string, and at least one annular bearing package disposed within the bearing housing. A drill bit is coupled to the bearing housing and rotatable with respect to the longitudinal axis. The drill bit includes a leading body supporting a plurality of cutters thereon for engaging a subterranean rock formation, a shank portion projecting from the leading body, and a mandrel portion engaging the shank portion and defining an inseparable connection therewith. The mandrel portion extends longitudinally into the bearing housing and through the at least one annular bearing package.

摘要翻译： 井下钻孔装置包括限定纵向轴线的轴承壳体和上部和下部。 轴承壳体的上部构造成用于连接到钻柱，以及设置在轴承壳体内的至少一个环形轴承组件。 钻头联接到轴承壳体并相对于纵向轴线可旋转。 该钻头包括一个引导体，该主体在其上支撑着用于接合地下岩层的多个切割器，从该引导体伸出的一个柄部分，以及一个与该柄部分啮合的心轴部分，并且与该部分形成不可分离的连接。 心轴部分纵向延伸到轴承壳体中并通过至少一个环形轴承封装。

公开(公告)号：US20120046865A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-23

申请号：US13191124

申请日：2011-07-26

申请人： Gerald Heisig ,  John D. Macpherson

发明人： Gerald Heisig ,  John D. Macpherson

IPC分类号： E21B47/02 ,  G06F19/00

CPC分类号： E21B47/024 ,  E21B47/0006

摘要： A system for measuring directional characteristics of a downhole tool includes: at least one bending moment (BM) measurement device disposed at a downhole component, the at least one BM measurement device configured to generate bending moment data at at least one depth in the borehole, the bending moment data including a bending vector of the downhole tool, a bending moment representing an amplitude of the bending vector, and a bending tool face (BTF) angle representing an orientation of the bending vector; and a processor in operable communication with the BM measurement device and configured to receive bending moment data from the BM measurement device, calculate a dogleg severity (DLS) from the bending moment and a well tool face (WTF) angle from the BTF angle, and calculate at least one of a change in inclination and a change in azimuth based on the DLS and the WTF angle.

摘要翻译： 一种用于测量井下工具的方向特性的系统包括：设置在井下部件处的至少一个弯矩（BM）测量装置，所述至少一个BM测量装置被配置为在井眼中的至少一个深度处产生弯矩数据， 包括井下工具的弯曲矢量的弯矩数据，表示弯曲矢量的振幅的弯矩，以及表示弯曲矢量的取向的弯曲工具面（BTF）角度; 以及处理器，其与所述BM测量装置可操作地通信并且被配置为从所述BM测量装置接收弯矩数据，从所述弯矩和从所述BTF角度的井工具面（WTF）角度计算狗腿强度（DLS），以及 基于DLS和WTF角度来计算倾斜度的变化和方位角的变化中的至少一个。

公开(公告)号：US07650241B2

公开(公告)日：2010-01-19

申请号：US11357332

申请日：2006-02-17

申请人： Pushkar Jogi ,  Joachim Oppelt ,  Gerald Heisig ,  Volker Krueger ,  John Macpherson

发明人： Pushkar Jogi ,  Joachim Oppelt ,  Gerald Heisig ,  Volker Krueger ,  John Macpherson

IPC分类号： G01V5/06 ,  G01V3/18

CPC分类号： G01V1/40 ,  E21B49/003

摘要： A drilling system provides indications of the lithology of the formation being drilled by dynamically measuring at least one parameter of interest that is affected by the lithology of the formation being drilled. Suitably positioned sensors make dynamic measurements of parameters such as downhole weight on bit, bit torque, bit revolutions, rate of penetration and bit axial acceleration. One or more processors use the sensor measurements in conjunction with predetermined lithological models to determine whether the measurements indicate a change in formation lithology. Suitable models can be on derived expressions such as rock drillability, drilling response, dynamic drilling response, normalized or dimensionless torque; and formation shear strength. The lithological indications provided by the processor can be used to adjust drilling parameters, steer the BHA, monitor BHA health, and provide depth locations for bed boundaries and formation interfaces.

摘要翻译： 钻井系统通过动态地测量受钻井地层的岩性影响的至少一个目标参数来提供钻探地层岩性的指示。 适当定位的传感器可对参数进行动态测量，例如钻头上的井下重量，钻头扭矩，钻头转数，穿透速率和钻头轴向加速度。 一个或多个处理器使用传感器测量结合预定的岩性模型来确定测量值是否指示地层岩性的变化。 合适的模型可以是衍生表达式，如岩石钻孔性，钻孔响应，动态钻孔响应，归一化或无量纲扭矩; 和地层剪切强度。 处理器提供的岩性指示可用于调整钻孔参数，引导BHA，监测BHA健康状况，并为床边界和形成界面提供深度位置。

公开(公告)号：US20070068704A1

公开(公告)日：2007-03-29

申请号：US11491245

申请日：2006-07-21

申请人： Sven Krueger ,  Gerald Heisig ,  Detlef Hahn ,  Volker Krueger ,  Peter Aronstam ,  Harald Grimmer ,  Roger Fincher ,  Larry Watkins

发明人： Sven Krueger ,  Gerald Heisig ,  Detlef Hahn ,  Volker Krueger ,  Peter Aronstam ,  Harald Grimmer ,  Roger Fincher ,  Larry Watkins

IPC分类号： E21B7/00

CPC分类号： E21B21/08

摘要： One exemplary APD Device is used with a liner drilling assembly to control wellbore pressure. The APD Device reduces a dynamic pressure loss associated with the drilling fluid returning via a wellbore annulus. Another exemplary APD Device is used to control pressure in a wellbore when deploying wellbore equipment, including running, installing and/or operating wellbore tools. The APD Device is set to reduce a dynamic pressure loss associated with a circulating fluid. The APD Device can also be configured to reduce a surge effect associated with the running of the wellbore equipment. Still another APD Device is used to control pressure in a wellbore when completing or working over a well. Exemplary completion activity can include circulating fluid other than a drilling fluid, such as a gravel slurry. The APD Device can reduce the dynamic pressure loss associated with circulation of both drilling fluid and non-drilling fluid.

摘要翻译： 一个示例性的APD装置与衬管钻井组件一起使用以控制井筒压力。 APD装置减少与通过井筒环返回的钻井液相关联的动态压力损失。 另一个典型的APD装置用于在部署井筒设备时，包括运行，安装和/或运行井眼工具，来控制井眼中的压力。 设置APD装置以减少与循环流体相关联的动态压力损失。 APD装置还可以被配置为减少与井筒设备的运行相关联的浪涌效应。 另一个APD装置用于在完成或在井上工作时控制井眼中的压力。 示例性的完成活动可以包括除了钻井流体之外的循环流体，例如砾石浆料。 APD装置可以减少与钻井液和非钻井液两者的循环相关的动态压力损失。

公开(公告)号：US20060212224A1

公开(公告)日：2006-09-21

申请号：US11357332

申请日：2006-02-17

申请人： Pushkar Jogi ,  Joachim Oppelt ,  Gerald Heisig ,  Volker Krueger ,  John Macpherson

发明人： Pushkar Jogi ,  Joachim Oppelt ,  Gerald Heisig ,  Volker Krueger ,  John Macpherson

IPC分类号： G01V1/40

CPC分类号： G01V1/40 ,  E21B49/003

摘要： A drilling system provides indications of the lithology of the formation being drilled by dynamically measuring at least one parameter of interest that is affected by the lithology of the formation being drilled. Suitably positioned sensors make dynamic measurements of parameters such as downhole weight on bit, bit torque, bit revolutions, rate of penetration and bit axial acceleration. One or more processors use the sensor measurements in conjunction with predetermined lithological models to determine whether the measurements indicate a change in formation lithology. Suitable models can be on derived expressions such as rock drillability, drilling response, dynamic drilling response, normalized or dimensionless torque; and formation shear strength. The lithological indications provided by the processor can be used to adjust drilling parameters, steer the BHA, monitor BHA health, and provide depth locations for bed boundaries and formation interfaces.

摘要翻译： 钻井系统通过动态地测量受钻井地层的岩性影响的至少一个目标参数来提供钻探地层岩性的指示。 适当定位的传感器对参数进行动态测量，例如钻头上的井下重量，钻头扭矩，钻头转数，穿透速率和钻头轴向加速度。 一个或多个处理器使用传感器测量结合预定的岩性模型来确定测量值是否指示地层岩性的变化。 合适的模型可以是衍生表达式，如岩石钻孔性，钻孔响应，动态钻孔响应，归一化或无量纲扭矩; 和地层剪切强度。 处理器提供的岩性指示可用于调整钻孔参数，引导BHA，监测BHA健康状况，并为床边界和形成界面提供深度位置。

公开(公告)号：US08011450B2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-06

申请号：US11491245

申请日：2006-07-21

申请人： Sven Krueger ,  Gerald Heisig ,  Detlef Hahn ,  Volker Krueger ,  Peter Aronstam ,  Harald Grimmer ,  Roger Fincher ,  Larry Watkins

发明人： Sven Krueger ,  Gerald Heisig ,  Detlef Hahn ,  Volker Krueger ,  Peter Aronstam ,  Harald Grimmer ,  Roger Fincher ,  Larry Watkins

IPC分类号： E21B7/00

CPC分类号： E21B21/08

摘要： One exemplary APD Device is used with a liner drilling assembly to control wellbore pressure. The APD Device reduces a dynamic pressure loss associated with the drilling fluid returning via a wellbore annulus. Another exemplary APD Device is used to control pressure in a wellbore when deploying wellbore equipment, including running, installing and/or operating wellbore tools. The APD Device is set to reduce a dynamic pressure loss associated with a circulating fluid. The APD Device can also be configured to reduce a surge effect associated with the running of the wellbore equipment. Still another APD Device is used to control pressure in a wellbore when completing or working over a well. Exemplary completion activity can include circulating fluid other than a drilling fluid, such as a gravel slurry. The APD Device can reduce the dynamic pressure loss associated with circulation of both drilling fluid and non-drilling fluid.

摘要翻译： 一个示例性的APD装置与衬管钻井组件一起使用以控制井筒压力。 APD装置减少与通过井筒环返回的钻井液相关联的动态压力损失。 另一个典型的APD装置用于在部署井筒设备时，包括运行，安装和/或运行井眼工具，来控制井眼中的压力。 设置APD装置以减少与循环流体相关联的动态压力损失。 APD装置还可以被配置为减少与井筒设备的运行相关联的浪涌效应。 另一个APD装置用于在完成或在井上工作时控制井眼中的压力。 示例性的完成活动可以包括除了钻井流体之外的循环流体，例如砾石浆料。 APD装置可以减少与钻井液和非钻井液两者的循环相关的动态压力损失。

公开(公告)号：US07503403B2

公开(公告)日：2009-03-17

申请号：US11016417

申请日：2004-12-17

申请人： Pushkar Jogi ,  Michael Neubert ,  John D. MacPherson ,  James Hood ,  Thomas Dahl ,  Volker Krueger ,  Andrew G. Brooks ,  Gerald Heisig

发明人： Pushkar Jogi ,  Michael Neubert ,  John D. MacPherson ,  James Hood ,  Thomas Dahl ,  Volker Krueger ,  Andrew G. Brooks ,  Gerald Heisig

IPC分类号： E21B47/02

CPC分类号： E21B47/0006 ,  E21B7/06 ,  E21B47/022

摘要： A system for drilling a well comprises a tubular member having a bottomhole assembly at a bottom end thereof disposed in a wellbore. A first sensor is disposed in the bottomhole assembly at a predetermined axial location for detecting bending in a first axis and generating a first bending signal in response thereto, where the first axis is substantially orthogonal to a longitudinal axis of the bottomhole assembly. A second sensor is disposed in the bottomhole assembly at the predetermined axial location for detecting bending in a second axis and generating a second bending signal in response thereto, where the second axis is substantially orthogonal to the longitudinal axis. A processor receives the first bending signal and the second bending signal and relates the first bending signal and the second bending signal to a borehole curvature according to programmed instructions.

摘要翻译： 用于钻井的系统包括管状构件，其具有设置在井筒中的底端的底孔组件。 第一传感器在预定的轴向位置处设置在井底组件中，用于检测第一轴线的弯曲并响应于此产生第一弯曲信号，其中第一轴线基本上垂直于井底组件的纵向轴线。 第二传感器在预定轴向位置处设置在井底组件中，用于检测第二轴线的弯曲并响应于此产生第二弯曲信号，其中第二轴线基本上垂直于纵向轴线。 处理器接收第一弯曲信号和第二弯曲信号，并且根据编程的指令将第一弯曲信号和第二弯曲信号关联到井眼曲率。