Downhole Fluid Flow Control System and Method having Dynamic Response to Local Well Conditions
    1.
    发明申请
    Downhole Fluid Flow Control System and Method having Dynamic Response to Local Well Conditions 审中-公开
    井下流体流动控制系统和方法对局部井条件具有动态响应

    公开(公告)号:US20140182856A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-07-03

    申请号:US14201825

    申请日:2014-03-08

    IPC分类号: E21B34/06 E21B43/14

    CPC分类号: E21B43/14 E21B34/06 E21B34/08

    摘要: A downhole fluid flow control system having dynamic response to local well conditions. The system includes a tubing string operably positionable in a wellbore. Annular barriers are positioned between the tubing string and the wellbore to isolate first and second zones. A fluid flow control device is positioned within each zone. A flow tube that is operably associated with the fluid flow control device of the first zone is operable to establish communication between the second zone and the fluid flow control device in the first zone such that a differential pressure between the first zone and the second zone is operable to actuate the fluid flow control device of the first zone from a first operating configuration to a second operating configuration.

    摘要翻译: 井下流体流量控制系统对局部井条件具有动态响应。 该系统包括可操作地定位在井眼中的油管柱。 环形障碍物位于油管柱和井眼之间以隔离第一和第二区域。 流体流量控制装置位于每个区域内。 与第一区域的流体流动控制装置可操作地相关联的流动管可操作以在第一区域中建立第二区域和流体流量控制装置之间的连通,使得第一区域和第二区域之间的压差为 可操作地将第一区域的流体流动控制装置从第一操作配置致动到第二操作配置。

    Downhole fluid flow control system and method having dynamic response to local well conditions
    2.
    发明授权
    Downhole fluid flow control system and method having dynamic response to local well conditions 有权
    井下流体流量控制系统和方法对局部井条件具有动态响应

    公开(公告)号:US08701777B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-22

    申请号:US13459654

    申请日:2012-04-30

    IPC分类号: E21B34/08

    CPC分类号: E21B43/14 E21B34/06 E21B34/08

    摘要: A downhole fluid flow control system having dynamic response to local well conditions. The system includes a tubing string operably positionable in a wellbore. Annular barriers are positioned between the tubing string and the wellbore to isolate first and second zones. A fluid flow control device is positioned within each zone. A flow tube that is operably associated with the fluid flow control device of the first zone is operable to establish communication between the second zone and the fluid flow control device in the first zone such that a differential pressure between the first zone and the second zone is operable to actuate the fluid flow control device of the first zone from a first operating configuration to a second operating configuration.

    摘要翻译: 井下流体流量控制系统对局部井条件具有动态响应。 该系统包括可操作地定位在井眼中的油管柱。 环形障碍物位于油管柱和井眼之间以隔离第一和第二区域。 流体流量控制装置位于每个区域内。 与第一区域的流体流动控制装置可操作地相关联的流动管可操作以在第一区域中建立第二区域和流体流量控制装置之间的连通,使得第一区域和第二区域之间的压差为 可操作地将第一区域的流体流动控制装置从第一操作配置致动到第二操作配置。

    Method and apparatus for controlling fluid flow using movable flow diverter assembly
    3.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for controlling fluid flow using movable flow diverter assembly 有权
    使用可移动分流器组件控制流体流动的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US08622136B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-01-07

    申请号:US13441985

    申请日:2012-04-09

    IPC分类号: E21B43/00

    CPC分类号: E21B34/08 E21B43/12

    摘要: Apparatus and methods for controlling the flow of fluid, such as formation fluid, through an oilfield tubular positioned in a wellbore extending through a subterranean formation. Fluid flow is autonomously controlled in response to change in a fluid flow characteristic, such as density or viscosity. A fluid diverter is movable between an open and closed position in response to fluid density change and operable to restrict fluid flow through a valve assembly inlet. The diverter can be pivotable, rotatable or otherwise movable in response to the fluid density change. The diverter is operable to control a fluid flow ratio through two valve inlets. The fluid flow ratio is used to operate a valve member to restrict fluid flow through the valve.

    摘要翻译: 用于控制诸如地层流体的流体流过位于穿过地下地层的井眼中的油田管的装置和方法。 流体流动是根据流体流动特性(如密度或粘度)的变化而自主控制的。 流体转向器可以响应于流体密度变化而在打开和关闭位置之间移动并且可操作以限制流过阀组件入口的流体。 转向器可以响应于流体密度变化而可枢转,可旋转或以其它方式移动。 分流器可操作以通过两个阀入口控制流体流量比。 流体流量比用于操作阀构件以限制流过阀的流体流动。

    Managing treatment of subterranean zones
    4.
    发明授权
    Managing treatment of subterranean zones 失效
    管理地下区域的处理

    公开(公告)号:US08602100B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-12-10

    申请号:US13161605

    申请日:2011-06-16

    IPC分类号: E21B43/24 G06G7/57

    CPC分类号: E21B43/24

    摘要: A downhole heated fluid generation system includes: a plurality of subsystems, including an air subsystem having an air compressor or an air flow control valve, a fuel subsystem having a fuel compressor or a fuel flow control valve, a treatment fluid subsystem having a fluid pump; a combustor coupled to at least one of the plurality of subsystems to provide a heated fluid into at least one of a wellbore or a subterranean zone; and a controller operable to: receiving an input indicative of a desired flow rate of the heated fluid; receiving an input indicative of a desired quality of the heated fluid; determining a virtual flow rate of the heated fluid based, at least in part, on the input indicative of the desired flow rate; and controlling the plurality of subsystems with the virtual flow rate of the heated fluid.

    摘要翻译: 井下加热流体产生系统包括:多个子系统,包括具有空气压缩机或空气流量控制阀的空气子系统,具有燃料压缩机或燃料流量控制阀的燃料子系统,具有流体泵 ; 燃烧器,其耦合到所述多个子系统中的至少一个子系统,以将加热的流体提供到井筒或地下区域中的至少一个中; 以及控制器,其可操作以:接收指示所述加热流体的期望流量的输入; 接收指示加热流体的期望质量的输入; 至少部分地基于指示期望流量的输入来确定加热流体的虚拟流速; 以及以加热流体的虚拟流量来控制多个子系统。

    Exit assembly with a fluid director for inducing and impeding rotational flow of a fluid
    5.
    发明授权
    Exit assembly with a fluid director for inducing and impeding rotational flow of a fluid 有权
    具有用于引导和阻止流体的旋转流动的流体导向器的出口组件

    公开(公告)号:US08555975B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-15

    申请号:US12974212

    申请日:2010-12-21

    IPC分类号: E21B43/12 F15C1/16

    摘要: According to an embodiment, an exit assembly comprises: a first fluid inlet; a first fluid outlet; and at least one fluid director, wherein the fluid enters the exit assembly in one direction, in another direction, or combinations thereof, and wherein the at least one fluid director induces flow of the fluid rotationally about the assembly when the fluid enters in the one direction and impedes flow of the fluid rotationally about the assembly when the fluid enters in the another direction. In another embodiment, the exit assembly includes two or more fluid inlets. According to another embodiment, a flow rate restrictor comprises: a fluid switch; and the exit assembly. According to another embodiment, the flow rate restrictor is for use in a subterranean formation.

    摘要翻译: 根据实施例,出口组件包括:第一流体入口; 第一流体出口; 以及至少一个流体导向器,其中所述流体沿另一方向或其组合在一个方向上进入所述出口组件,并且其中当所述流体进入所述流体导向器时,所述至少一个流体导向器在所述流体周围旋转地引导所述流体的流动 方向并且当流体沿另一方向进入时阻止流体围绕组件旋转流动。 在另一个实施例中,出口组件包括两个或更多个流体入口。 根据另一个实施例,一种流量限制器包括:流体开关; 和出口组件。 根据另一个实施例,流量限制器用于地下地层。

    Series configured variable flow restrictors for use in a subterranean well
    6.
    发明授权
    Series configured variable flow restrictors for use in a subterranean well 有权
    用于地下井的系列配置的可变流量限制器

    公开(公告)号:US08430130B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-04-30

    申请号:US12879846

    申请日:2010-09-10

    申请人: Jason D. Dykstra

    发明人: Jason D. Dykstra

    IPC分类号: F15C1/16 E21B43/12

    摘要: A variable flow resistance system can include a vortex device, with resistance to flow of a fluid composition through the vortex device being dependent on a rotation of the fluid composition at an inlet to the vortex device. Another system can include a second vortex device which receives a fluid composition from an outlet of a first vortex device, a resistance to flow of the fluid composition through the second vortex device being dependent on a rotation of the fluid composition at the outlet. Another system can include a first vortex device which causes increased rotation of a fluid composition at an outlet thereof in response to an increase the fluid composition velocity, and a second vortex device which receives the fluid composition from the outlet, a flow resistance through the second vortex device being dependent on the rotation of the fluid composition at the outlet.

    摘要翻译: 可变流动阻力系统可以包括涡流装置,其具有通过涡流装置的流体组合物的流动阻力,其取决于流体组合物在涡流装置的入口处的旋转。 另一系统可以包括从第一涡流装置的出口接收流体组合物的第二涡流装置,流体组合物通过第二涡流装置的流动阻力取决于流体组合物在出口处的旋转。 另一系统可以包括第一涡流装置,其响应于流体组成速度的增加而引起流体组合物在其出口处的旋转增加;以及第二涡流装置,其从所述出口接收流体组合物,通过第二涡流装置的流动阻力 涡流装置取决于出口处的流体组合物的旋转。

    Managing Treatment of Subterranean Zones
    7.
    发明申请
    Managing Treatment of Subterranean Zones 失效
    管理地下治理

    公开(公告)号:US20120323378A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-12-20

    申请号:US13161605

    申请日:2011-06-16

    IPC分类号: G05D7/06

    CPC分类号: E21B43/24

    摘要: A downhole heated fluid generation system includes: a plurality of subsystems, including an air subsystem having an air compressor or an air flow control valve, a fuel subsystem having a fuel compressor or a fuel flow control valve, a treatment fluid subsystem having a fluid pump; a combustor coupled to at least one of the plurality of subsystems to provide a heated fluid into at least one of a wellbore or a subterranean zone; and a controller operable to: receiving an input indicative of a desired flow rate of the heated fluid; receiving an input indicative of a desired quality of the heated fluid; determining a virtual flow rate of the heated fluid based, at least in part, on the input indicative of the desired flow rate; and controlling the plurality of subsystems with the virtual flow rate of the heated fluid.

    摘要翻译: 井下加热流体产生系统包括:多个子系统,包括具有空气压缩机或空气流量控制阀的空气子系统,具有燃料压缩机或燃料流量控制阀的燃料子系统,具有流体泵 ; 燃烧器,其耦合到所述多个子系统中的至少一个子系统,以将加热的流体提供到井筒或地下区域中的至少一个中; 以及控制器,其可操作以:接收指示所述加热流体的期望流量的输入; 接收指示加热流体的期望质量的输入; 至少部分地基于指示期望流量的输入来确定加热流体的虚拟流速; 以及以加热流体的虚拟流量来控制多个子系统。

    Variable flow resistance system with circulation inducing structure therein to variably resist flow in a subterranean well
    8.
    发明授权
    Variable flow resistance system with circulation inducing structure therein to variably resist flow in a subterranean well 有权
    可变流阻系统,其中具有循环诱导结构,以可变地抵抗地下井中的流动

    公开(公告)号:US08276669B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-10-02

    申请号:US12792146

    申请日:2010-06-02

    IPC分类号: E21B34/06 F15C1/16 F15C1/08

    摘要: A variable flow resistance system for use in a subterranean well can include a flow chamber having an outlet and at least one structure which resists a change in a direction of flow of a fluid composition toward the outlet. The fluid composition may enter the chamber in the direction of flow which changes based on a ratio of desired fluid to undesired fluid in the fluid composition. Another variable flow resistance system can include a flow chamber through which a fluid composition flows, the chamber having an inlet, an outlet, and a structure which impedes a change from circular flow about the outlet to radial flow toward the outlet.

    摘要翻译: 用于地下井的可变流阻系统可以包括具有出口和流体组合物朝向出口流动方向的变化的至少一个结构的流动室。 流体组合物可以以基于流体组合物中的期望流体与不期望流体的比率而变化的流动方向进入腔室。 另一个可变流阻系统可以包括流动室,流体组合物通过该流动室流动,该腔室具有入口,出口和结构,其阻止从出口周围的圆形流向朝向出口的径向流动的变化。

    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTONOMOUS DOWNHOLE FLUID SELECTION WITH PATHWAY DEPENDENT RESISTANCE SYSTEM
    9.
    发明申请
    METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR AUTONOMOUS DOWNHOLE FLUID SELECTION WITH PATHWAY DEPENDENT RESISTANCE SYSTEM 有权
    自适应流体选择路基依赖电阻系统的方法与装置

    公开(公告)号:US20120211243A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-08-23

    申请号:US13462037

    申请日:2012-05-02

    IPC分类号: E21B34/06

    摘要: Apparatus and methods for controlling the flow of fluid, such as formation fluid, through an oilfield tubular positioned in a wellbore extending through a subterranean formation. Fluid flow is autonomously controlled in response to change in a fluid flow characteristic, such as density or viscosity. In one embodiment, a fluid diverter is movable between an open and closed position in response to fluid density change and operable to restrict fluid flow through a valve assembly inlet. The diverter can be pivotable, rotatable or otherwise movable in response to the fluid density change. In one embodiment, the diverter is operable to control a fluid flow ratio through two valve inlets. The fluid flow ratio is used to operate a valve member to restrict fluid flow through the valve.

    摘要翻译: 用于控制诸如地层流体的流体流过位于穿过地下地层的井眼中的油田管的装置和方法。 流体流动是根据流体流动特性(如密度或粘度)的变化而自主控制的。 在一个实施例中,流体转向器可响应于流体密度变化而在打开位置和闭合位置之间移动,并可操作以限制流过阀组件入口的流体。 分流器可以响应于流体密度变化而可枢转,可旋转或以其它方式移动。 在一个实施例中,分流器可操作以通过两个阀入口控制流体流量比。 流体流量比用于操作阀构件以限制流过阀的流体流动。

    VARIABLE FLOW RESISTANCE SYSTEM WITH CIRCULATION INDUCING STRUCTURE THEREIN TO VARIABLY RESIST FLOW IN A SUBTERRANEAN WELL
    10.
    发明申请
    VARIABLE FLOW RESISTANCE SYSTEM WITH CIRCULATION INDUCING STRUCTURE THEREIN TO VARIABLY RESIST FLOW IN A SUBTERRANEAN WELL 有权
    具有循环感应结构的可变流动阻力系统可以在一个下层井中变化流动

    公开(公告)号:US20110297385A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-12-08

    申请号:US12792146

    申请日:2010-06-02

    IPC分类号: E21B34/00

    摘要: A variable flow resistance system for use in a subterranean well can include a flow chamber having an outlet and at least one structure which resists a change in a direction of flow of a fluid composition toward the outlet. The fluid composition may enter the chamber in the direction of flow which changes based on a ratio of desired fluid to undesired fluid in the fluid composition. Another variable flow resistance system can include a flow chamber through which a fluid composition flows, the chamber having an inlet, an outlet, and a structure which impedes a change from circular flow about the outlet to radial flow toward the outlet.

    摘要翻译: 用于地下井的可变流阻系统可以包括具有出口和流体组合物朝向出口流动方向的变化的至少一个结构的流动室。 流体组合物可以以基于流体组合物中的期望流体与不期望流体的比率而变化的流动方向进入腔室。 另一个可变流阻系统可以包括流动室,流体组合物通过该流动室流动,该腔室具有入口,出口和结构,其阻止从出口周围的圆形流向朝向出口的径向流动的变化。