公开(公告)号：US07216738B2

公开(公告)日：2007-05-15

申请号：US11059215

申请日：2005-02-16

申请人： James R. Birchak ,  Thomas E. Ritter ,  Ali I. Mese ,  Diederik van Batenburg ,  William Trainor ,  Wei Han ,  Kwang Yoo ,  Daniel P. Kusmer ,  Mark A. Proett ,  Ferdinand van der Bas ,  Peter van der Sman ,  Jeroen Groenenboom ,  Pedro Zuiderwijk

发明人： James R. Birchak ,  Thomas E. Ritter ,  Ali I. Mese ,  Diederik van Batenburg ,  William Trainor ,  Wei Han ,  Kwang Yoo ,  Daniel P. Kusmer ,  Mark A. Proett ,  Ferdinand van der Bas ,  Peter van der Sman ,  Jeroen Groenenboom ,  Pedro Zuiderwijk

IPC分类号： G01V1/02 ,  G01V1/112 ,  G01V1/143

CPC分类号： G10K9/121

摘要： A method for generating acoustic waves, the method having the steps of: extending a tine from a support structure so that a proximal end of the tine is attached to the support structure and a distal end of the tine is uninhibited; positioning an oscillator so as to be supported by the support structure and to mechanically communicate with the tine; and oscillating the tine with the oscillator.

摘要翻译： 一种用于产生声波的方法，所述方法具有以下步骤：从支撑结构延伸齿，使得齿的近端附接到支撑结构，并且尖齿的远端不被抑制; 定位振荡器以便由支撑结构支撑并与齿机械地连通; 并用振荡器振荡齿。

公开(公告)号：US07213681B2

公开(公告)日：2007-05-08

申请号：US11059214

申请日：2005-02-16

申请人： James R. Birchak ,  Thomas E. Ritter ,  Ali I. Mese ,  Diederik van Batenburg ,  William Trainor ,  Wei Han ,  Kwang Yoo ,  Daniel P. Kusmer ,  Mark A. Proett ,  Ferdinand van der Bas ,  Peter van der Sman ,  Jeroen Groenenboom ,  Pedro Zuiderwijk

发明人： James R. Birchak ,  Thomas E. Ritter ,  Ali I. Mese ,  Diederik van Batenburg ,  William Trainor ,  Wei Han ,  Kwang Yoo ,  Daniel P. Kusmer ,  Mark A. Proett ,  Ferdinand van der Bas ,  Peter van der Sman ,  Jeroen Groenenboom ,  Pedro Zuiderwijk

IPC分类号： G01V1/02 ,  G01V1/112 ,  G01V1/143

CPC分类号： G01V1/04 ,  B06B1/02 ,  B06B1/0611 ,  E21B37/00 ,  E21B37/08

摘要： An apparatus for generating acoustic waves, the apparatus having: a support structure; two tines extending from the support structure so that proximal ends of the two tines are attached to the support structure so that distal ends of the two tines are positioned with standoffs relative to a dimension of the support structure and the distal ends of the two tines are uninhibited, wherein the two tines each comprise a moment arm; and an oscillator in mechanical communication with the two tines.

摘要翻译： 一种用于产生声波的装置，所述装置具有：支撑结构; 两个齿从支撑结构延伸，使得两个尖齿的近端附接到支撑结构，使得两个齿的远端相对于支撑结构的尺寸定位，并且两个齿的远端是 不受限制地，其中两个齿各自包括力臂; 以及与两个齿的机械通信的振荡器。

公开(公告)号：US06412354B1

公开(公告)日：2002-07-02

申请号：US09464728

申请日：1999-12-16

申请人： James R. Birchak ,  Mark A. Proett ,  Thomas E. Ritter ,  Vimal V. Shah ,  Curtis M. Vickery

发明人： James R. Birchak ,  Mark A. Proett ,  Thomas E. Ritter ,  Vimal V. Shah ,  Curtis M. Vickery

IPC分类号： G01F184

CPC分类号： G01N29/036 ,  G01N9/002 ,  G01N29/348 ,  G01N29/449 ,  G01N29/46 ,  G01N2291/02491 ,  G01N2291/02818 ,  G01N2291/02836 ,  G01N2291/102

摘要： A fluid property monitor includes a transducer assembly to impart multiple frequency energy to a conduit in one or more modes and to receive resonant frequency energy from the conduit. The resonant frequency energy is responsive to the imparted energy, the conduit and a fluid in the conduit. The fluid property monitor can also be defined as including: a frequency signal generator connected to cause multiple frequency energy to be transferred to a conduit having a fluid to be monitored; and a spectral analysis signal processor connected to receive and process electrical signals generated in response to vibrations propagated through the conduit and the fluid in the conduit in response to transferred multiple frequency energy. Particular implementations can be adapted as a densitometer, a coherent flow detector, and other particular fluid parameter detectors. A method of monitoring a fluid includes: imparting multiple frequency vibration-inducing energy to a conduit and fluid system; and sensing a plurality of frequency signals from the conduit and fluid system responsive to at least part of the imparted multiple frequency vibration-inducing energy. This method can also include determining at least one characteristic of the conduit and fluid system in response to the sensed plurality of frequency signals.

摘要翻译： 流体特性监测器包括换能器组件，其以一种或多种模式将多个频率能量传递到导管并且从该导管接收共振频率能量。 谐振频率能量响应于所施加的能量，导管和导管中的流体。 流体特性监视器还可以被定义为包括：频率信号发生器，其被连接以使多个频率能量传递到具有待监测流体的导管; 以及频谱分析信号处理器，其被连接以响应于传送的多个频率能量响应于通过导管传播的振动和导管中的流体而产生的电信号。 特定的实施方案可以适用于密度计，相干流检测器和其它特定的流体参数检测器。 监测流体的方法包括：向导管和流体系统施加多频率振动诱发能量; 以及响应于所施加的多频率振动诱发能量的至少一部分，从所述导管和流体系统感测多个频率信号。 该方法还可以包括响应于感测到的多个频率信号确定导管和流体系统的至少一个特征。

公开(公告)号：US06619394B2

公开(公告)日：2003-09-16

申请号：US09731873

申请日：2000-12-07

申请人： Mohamed Y. Soliman ,  Ali I. Mese ,  Clark E. Robison ,  James R. Birchak ,  Paul F. Rodney ,  Wei Han ,  Vimal V. Shah ,  Eugene J. Linyaev ,  Mark A. Proett

发明人： Mohamed Y. Soliman ,  Ali I. Mese ,  Clark E. Robison ,  James R. Birchak ,  Paul F. Rodney ,  Wei Han ,  Vimal V. Shah ,  Eugene J. Linyaev ,  Mark A. Proett

IPC分类号： E21B2800

CPC分类号： G01V1/44 ,  E21B28/00 ,  E21B43/003

摘要： A process and apparatus for treating a wellbore, comprising subjecting a substantially same portion of the wellbore to vibratory waves produced by a plurality of vibratory wave generators. The vibratory waves may have about the same frequency or a plurality of frequencies, and the frequencies may partially overlap, not overlap, or be modulated across a range. Additionally, the frequencies may be modulated in an oval, hoop, and flexural modes. The vibratory waves may be produced by firing the vibratory wave generators simultaneously or in sequence. Combinations of a vibrating pipe, piston pulser, or valve may be used as vibratory wave generators. In a preferred embodiment, the thickness and change of thickness of a mudcake on the interior surface of a wellbore are measured to evaluate the effectiveness of the wellbore treatment.

摘要翻译： 一种用于处理井眼的方法和装置，包括使井筒的基本相同的部分经受由多个振动波发生器产生的振动波。 振动波可以具有大约相同的频率或多个频率，并且频率可以部分地重叠，而不是重叠，或者在一个范围上被调制。 另外，频率可以以椭圆形，环形和弯曲模式进行调制。 振动波可以通过同时或依次点火振动波发生器来产生。 振动管，活塞式脉冲发生器或阀门的组合可用作振动波发生器。 在优选的实施方案中，测量在井筒内表面上的泥饼的厚度和厚度变化，以评估井眼处理的有效性。

公开(公告)号：US5741962A

公开(公告)日：1998-04-21

申请号：US628408

申请日：1996-04-05

申请人： James R. Birchak ,  Mark A. Proett

发明人： James R. Birchak ,  Mark A. Proett

IPC分类号： E21B49/10 ,  G01N29/024 ,  G01N33/28 ,  G01V1/40 ,  E21B47/10 ,  E21B43/00

CPC分类号： G01V1/40 ,  E21B49/10 ,  G01N29/024 ,  G01N2291/011 ,  G01N2291/015 ,  G01N2291/018 ,  G01N2291/02433 ,  G01N2291/02818 ,  G01N2291/02872 ,  G01N2291/048 ,  G01N2291/102

摘要： This invention provides a closed-loop system for in situ testing of formation fluid conditions and for selectively collecting substantially mud filtrate free formation fluid samples at original formation conditions. The system contains an elongated member having a probe that is sealingly placed against the wellbore formation to withdraw formation fluids. A surface controlled pump controls the flow of a fluid from the formation into a flowline placed in the elongated member. A pressure sensor provides downhole hydrostatic pressure and an acoustic density cell provides the speed of sound in the fluid, acoustic impedance of the fluid and acoustic absorption coefficient of the fluid in the flowline. The system determines the density and compressibility of the formation fluid in the flowline from the speed of sound in the fluid and acoustic impedance of the fluid. The formation of the bubbles are identified or detected from the acoustic absorption coefficient of the fluid in the flowline. The system controls the movement of fluid into the flowline to selectively collect the formation fluid samples that are substantially free from any mud filtrates while maintaining the fluid pressure above the bubble point pressure of the formation fluid. This invention provides a method for retrieving and collecting formation fluids from a zone of interest in a wellbore at the original formation conditions.

摘要翻译： 本发明提供了一种闭环系统，用于对地层流体条件进行原位测试，并在原始形成条件下选择性地基本上收集泥浆无滤液地层流体样品。 该系统包含细长构件，其具有密封地抵靠井筒地层放置以取出地层流体的探针。 表面控制的泵控制流体从地层流入放置在细长构件中的流线。 压力传感器提供井下静水压力，声学密度单元提供流体中的声速，流体的声阻抗和流线中流体的声吸收系数。 该系统从流体中的声速和流体的声阻抗来确定流线中的地层流体的密度和压缩性。 根据流线中的流体的声吸收系数识别或检测气泡的形成。 该系统控制流体流入流线以选择性地收集基本上没有任何泥浆滤液的地层流体样品，同时将流体压力保持在地层流体的泡点压力以上。 本发明提供了一种用于在原始形成条件下从井眼中的感兴趣区域中回收和收集地层流体的方法。

公开(公告)号：US09182518B2

公开(公告)日：2015-11-10

申请号：US14374023

申请日：2012-01-31

申请人： Michael T. Pelletier ,  Christopher Michael Jones ,  Gary D. Althoff ,  Mark A. Proett ,  Robert Atkinson ,  Jim W. Stoddard

发明人： Michael T. Pelletier ,  Christopher Michael Jones ,  Gary D. Althoff ,  Mark A. Proett ,  Robert Atkinson ,  Jim W. Stoddard

IPC分类号： G01V13/00 ,  G01N33/28 ,  E21B49/10

CPC分类号： G01V13/00 ,  E21B49/10 ,  G01N33/2823

摘要： In some embodiments, an apparatus and a system, as well as a method and an article may operate to move fluid from at least one fluid container into a flow line so as to cause the fluid to contact at least one surface having a condition affecting sensor information provided by a sensor. Additional activities may include adjusting operation of a fluid transport mechanism based on the sensor information and baseline information, to continue moving the fluid and change the condition until the fluid is depleted from the at least one fluid container or the sensor information conforms to the baseline information to a selected degree. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.

摘要翻译： 在一些实施例中，装置和系统以及方法和制品可以操作以将流体从至少一个流体容器移动到流动管线中，以便使流体接触至少一个具有影响传感器的状况的表面 由传感器提供的信息。 附加活动可以包括基于传感器信息和基线信息来调节流体输送机构的操作，以继续移动流体并改变状况，直到流体从至少一个流体容器中消耗，或者传感器信息符合基线信息 以选定的程度。 公开了附加装置，系统和方法。

公开(公告)号：US20150127262A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-07

申请号：US14404328

申请日：2012-06-21

申请人： Dingding Chen ,  Mark A. Proett ,  Li Gao ,  Christopher Michael Jones

发明人： Dingding Chen ,  Mark A. Proett ,  Li Gao ,  Christopher Michael Jones

IPC分类号： G01V99/00 ,  G06N3/12 ,  G06N99/00

CPC分类号： G01V99/005 ,  E21B49/087 ,  G06N3/126 ,  G06N20/00

摘要： Improved systematic inversion methodology applied to formation testing data interpretation with spherical, radial and/or cylindrical flow models is disclosed. A method of determining a parameter of a formation of interest at a desired location comprises directing a formation tester to the desired location in the formation of interest and obtaining data from the desired location in the formation of interest. The obtained data relates to a first parameter at the desired location of the formation of interest. The obtained data is regressed to determine a second parameter at the desired location of the formation of interest. Regressing the obtained data comprises using a method selected from a group consisting of a deterministic approach, a probabilistic approach, and an evolutionary approach.

摘要翻译： 公开了用于球形，径向和/或圆柱形流动模型的地层测试数据解释的改进的系统反演方法。 在期望的位置确定感兴趣的形成的参数的方法包括将地层测试仪引导到感兴趣的形成中的期望的位置，并从感兴趣的形成中的期望的位置获得数据。 获得的数据涉及在感兴趣形成的期望位置处的第一参数。 所获得的数据被回归以确定感兴趣形成的期望位置处的第二参数。 回归所获得的数据包括使用从由确定性方法，概率方法和进化方法组成的组中选择的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20130340518A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-26

申请号：US13995881

申请日：2011-01-06

申请人： Christopher Michael Jones ,  Robert E. Engelman ,  Michael T. Pelletier ,  Mark A. Proett ,  Thurairajasingam Rajasingam

发明人： Christopher Michael Jones ,  Robert E. Engelman ,  Michael T. Pelletier ,  Mark A. Proett ,  Thurairajasingam Rajasingam

IPC分类号： E21B49/08

CPC分类号： E21B49/08 ,  E21B49/005 ,  E21B2049/085

摘要： The present invention relates to a method of detecting synthetic mud filtrate in a downhole fluid including placing a downhole tool into a wellbore, introducing a downhole fluid sample into the downhole tool, analyzing the downhole fluid sample in the downhole tool, producing at least two filtrate markers from the analyzing of the downhole fluid sample and converting the at least two filtrate markers by vector rotation to a sufficiently orthogonal signal. The first pumped fluid sample giving initial plateau readings can be a proxy for 100% drilling fluid having an initial orthogonal signal and subsequent samples can be converted to orthogonal signals that are referenced to the first pumped fluid signal to give a calculation of percent contamination of the formation fluid.

摘要翻译： 本发明涉及一种在井下流体中检测合成泥浆滤液的方法，包括将井下工具放入井眼中，将井下流体样品引入井下工具，分析井下工具中的井下流体样品，产生至少两个滤液 通过分析井下流体样品并通过向量旋转将至少两个滤液标记物转换成足够正交的信号的标记物。 给出初始平台读数的第一个泵送流体样品可以是具有初始正交信号的100％钻井液的代用品，并且随后的样品可以转换为参考第一泵送流体信号的正交信号，以计算 地层流体。

公开(公告)号：US07650937B2

公开(公告)日：2010-01-26

申请号：US11590027

申请日：2006-10-30

申请人： Philip Edmund Fox ,  Michael Shade ,  Greg Gilbert ,  Mark A. Proett

发明人： Philip Edmund Fox ,  Michael Shade ,  Greg Gilbert ,  Mark A. Proett

IPC分类号： E21B49/10

CPC分类号： E21B49/10

摘要： Systems and methods for downhole formation testing based on the use of one or more elongated sealing pads capable of sealing off and collecting or injecting fluids from elongated portions along the surface of a borehole. The modified sealing pads increase the flow area by collecting fluids from an extended portion along the surface of a borehole, which is likely to straddle one or more layers in laminated or fractured formations. A tester device using the elongated sealing pads can be deployed and withdrawn using an extendible element pressing the pads to the borehole. Various designs and arrangements for use with a fluid tester, which may be part of a modular fluid tool, are disclosed in accordance with different embodiments.

摘要翻译： 基于使用一个或多个细长的密封垫的井下形成测试的系统和方法，该密封垫能够沿着钻孔的表面密封和从细长部分收集或注入流体。 改进的密封垫通过沿着钻孔的表面从延伸部分收集流体来增加流动面积，其可能跨越层压或断裂地层中的一个或多个层。 使用细长密封垫的测试器装置可以使用将垫挤压到钻孔的可延伸元件来展开和取出。 根据不同的实施例公开了可以作为模块化流体工具的一部分的流体测试器使用的各种设计和布置。

公开(公告)号：US20090183882A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-23

申请号：US12356229

申请日：2009-01-20

申请人： Anthony H. van Zuilekom ,  Mark A. Proett ,  Michael T. Pelletier

发明人： Anthony H. van Zuilekom ,  Mark A. Proett ,  Michael T. Pelletier

IPC分类号： E21B43/00 ,  E21B33/12

CPC分类号： E21B33/1243 ,  E21B49/081

摘要： A down hole apparatus includes a first expandable packer and a second expandable packer, where the first expandable packer longitudinally spaced from the second expandable packer. The apparatus further includes an optional expandable bladder disposed at a longitudinal location between the first expandable packer and the second expandable packer. The expandable bladder inflates to displace drilling fluid between the first and second bladder elements. The down hole apparatus can optionally displace drilling fluid between the first and second bladder elements with another fluid. Fluids and/or slurry can be selectively removed using ports between the first and second expandable packers, and optionally placed in sample chambers, or expelled to the bore hole.

摘要翻译： 井下装置包括第一可膨胀封隔器和第二可膨胀封隔器，其中第一可膨胀封隔器与第二可膨胀封隔器纵向间隔开。 该设备还包括设置在第一可膨胀封隔器和第二可膨胀封隔器之间的纵向位置处的可选可膨胀囊。 可膨胀气囊膨胀以在第一和第二气囊元件之间移动钻井流体。 钻孔装置可以可选地在第一和第二气囊元件之间用另一流体移动钻井流体。 可以使用第一和第二可膨胀封隔器之间的端口选择性地去除流体和/或浆料，并且可选地放置在样品室中或排出到钻孔中。