公开(公告)号：US07421892B2

公开(公告)日：2008-09-09

申请号：US11588827

申请日：2006-10-27

Applicant: Rocco DiFoggio ,  Peter W. Reittinger

Inventor： Rocco DiFoggio ,  Peter W. Reittinger

IPC: E21B44/00

CPC classification number: E21B49/08

Abstract: A method and apparatus for estimating a property of a fluid downhole are disclosed. The apparatus includes a coated flexural resonator disposed in the downhole fluid. The resonator is coated to reduce effects of adhering surfactants suspended in the downhole fluid. The method uses the coated resonator to estimate a property of the downhole fluid.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于估计井下液体的性质的方法和装置。 该装置包括设置在井下流体中的涂覆的弯曲谐振器。 涂覆谐振器以减少粘附在井下流体中的表面活性剂的影响。 该方法使用涂覆的谐振器来估计井下流体的性质。

公开(公告)号：US07844401B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-30

申请号：US12009320

申请日：2008-01-17

Applicant: Peter W. Reittinger

Inventor： Peter W. Reittinger

IPC: G01V1/40

CPC classification number: E21B49/10

Abstract: The present disclosure presents illustrative embodiments of a method for estimating the producibility of a hydrocarbon bearing formation using a flexural mechanical resonator to measure the viscosity and density of a representative fluid from the formation. A system is disclosed for estimating the producibility of a hydrocarbon bearing formation using a flexural mechanical resonator to measure the viscosity and density of a representative fluid from the formation. A data structure is disclosed for storing data useful for estimating the producibility of a hydrocarbon bearing formation using a flexural mechanical resonator to measure the viscosity and density of a representative fluid from the formation. The data structure provides a structural and functional interrelationship between the data structure, data in the data structure and a computer and computer software provided in an illustrative embodiment.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了用于使用弯曲机械谐振器估计含烃地层的可生产性的方法的说明性实施例，以测量来自地层的代表性流体的粘度和密度。 公开了一种用于使用弯曲机械谐振器估计含烃地层的可生产性的系统，以测量来自地层的代表性流体的粘度和密度。 公开了一种数据结构，用于存储用于使用弯曲机械共振器估计含烃地层的可生产性的数据，以测量来自地层的代表性流体的粘度和密度。 数据结构提供数据结构，数据结构中的数据和在说明性实施例中提供的计算机和计算机软件之间的结构和功能相互关系。

公开(公告)号：US07716978B2

公开(公告)日：2010-05-18

申请号：US11924940

申请日：2007-10-26

Applicant: Borislav J. Tchakarov ,  Peter W. Reittinger ,  Francisco Galvan-Sanchez

Inventor： Borislav J. Tchakarov ,  Peter W. Reittinger ,  Francisco Galvan-Sanchez

IPC: E21B47/00 ,  G01V3/18

CPC classification number: G01V3/20

Abstract: In a method and apparatus for estimating a downhole fluid parameter include a body having an elongated cavity defined by an electrically conductive inner surface, an central electrical conductor located coaxially within the cavity, wherein an annular region is defined by the cavity inner surface and an outer surface of the electrical conductor. A fluid is conveyed to the annular region. A first electrode is coupled to the central electrode, a second electrode coupled to the central electrode, and at least one intermediate electrode coupled to the central electrode between the first electrode and the second electrode. An input signal is applied to the central electrode and first and second output signals are emitted from the second electrode intermediate electrode. The output signals are used in part to estimate the fluid property of the fluid existing in the annular region.

Abstract translation: 在用于估计井下流体参数的方法和装置中包括具有由导电内表面限定的细长空腔的主体，同轴地位于空腔内的中心电导体，其中环形区域由空腔内表面和外部空间 电导体表面。 将流体输送到环形区域。 第一电极耦合到中心电极，耦合到中心电极的第二电极和耦合到第一电极和第二电极之间的中心电极的至少一个中间电极。 输入信号施加到中心电极，第一和第二输出信号从第二电极中间电极发射。 输出信号被部分地用于估计存在于环形区域中的流体的流体特性。

公开(公告)号：US20080215245A1

公开(公告)日：2008-09-04

申请号：US12009320

申请日：2008-01-17

Applicant: Peter W. Reittinger

Inventor： Peter W. Reittinger

IPC: E21B47/00

CPC classification number: E21B49/10

Abstract: The present disclosure presents illustrative embodiments of a method for estimating the producibility of a hydrocarbon bearing formation using a flexural mechanical resonator to measure the viscosity and density of a representative fluid from the formation. A system is disclosed for estimating the producibility of a hydrocarbon bearing formation using a flexural mechanical resonator to measure the viscosity and density of a representative fluid from the formation. A data structure is disclosed for storing data useful for estimating the producibility of a hydrocarbon bearing formation using a flexural mechanical resonator to measure the viscosity and density of a representative fluid from the formation. The data structure provides a structural and functional interrelationship between the data structure, data in the data structure and a computer and computer software provided in an illustrative embodiment.

Abstract translation: 本公开提供了用于使用弯曲机械谐振器估计含烃地层的可生产性的方法的说明性实施例，以测量来自地层的代表性流体的粘度和密度。 公开了一种用于使用弯曲机械谐振器估计含烃地层的可生产性的系统，以测量来自地层的代表性流体的粘度和密度。 公开了一种数据结构，用于存储用于使用弯曲机械共振器估计含烃地层的可生产性的数据，以测量来自地层的代表性流体的粘度和密度。 数据结构提供数据结构，数据结构中的数据和在说明性实施例中提供的计算机和计算机软件之间的结构和功能相互关系。

公开(公告)号：US07694734B2

公开(公告)日：2010-04-13

申请号：US11262644

申请日：2005-10-31

Applicant: Rocco DiFoggio ,  Christopher J. Powell ,  Peter W. Reittinger ,  Louis Perez, Jr. ,  Srdjan Stankovic ,  Paul Bergren

Inventor： Rocco DiFoggio ,  Christopher J. Powell ,  Peter W. Reittinger ,  Louis Perez, Jr. ,  Srdjan Stankovic ,  Paul Bergren

IPC: E21B47/00

CPC classification number: E21B47/10 ,  E21B49/10 ,  G01N11/16 ,  G01N2009/006

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for insulating electrical connections to a resonator from fluid downhole under extreme pressure and temperature conditions downhole. The method and apparatus provide a pliable insulator that maintains electrical isolation between a resonator electrical connection during exposure to high pressures downhole. The insulator is substantially chemically non reactive so that the insulator maintains electrical isolation between the resonator electrical connections during exposure to fluids downhole. The insulator has a thermal coefficient of expansion in a range so that the insulator maintains electrical isolation between the resonator electrical connections during exposure to high temperatures downhole.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种方法和装置，用于在井下的极端压力和温度条件下将流体井下绝缘体与谐振器绝缘。 该方法和装置提供了一种柔韧的绝缘体，其在暴露于井下的高压下时在谐振器电连接之间保持电隔离。 绝缘子基本上是化学上无反应的，使得绝缘体在暴露于井下的流体之前在谐振器电连接之间保持电隔离。 绝缘体具有在一定范围内的热膨胀系数，使得绝缘体在暴露于井下高温期间在谐振器电连接之间保持电隔离。

公开(公告)号：US20090107666A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-30

申请号：US11924940

申请日：2007-10-26

Applicant: Borislav J. Tchakarov ,  Peter W. Reittinger ,  Francisco Galvan-Sanchez

Inventor： Borislav J. Tchakarov ,  Peter W. Reittinger ,  Francisco Galvan-Sanchez

IPC: E21B47/12

CPC classification number: G01V3/20

Abstract: In a method and apparatus for estimating a downhole fluid parameter include a body having an elongated cavity defined by an electrically conductive inner surface, an central electrical conductor located coaxially within the cavity, wherein an annular region is defined by the cavity inner surface and an outer surface of the electrical conductor. A fluid is conveyed to the annular region. A first electrode is coupled to the central electrode, a second electrode coupled to the central electrode, and at least one intermediate electrode coupled to the central electrode between the first electrode and the second electrode. An input signal is applied to the central electrode and first and second output signals are emitted from the second electrode intermediate electrode. The output signals are used in part to estimate the fluid property of the fluid existing in the annular region.

Abstract translation: 在用于估计井下流体参数的方法和装置中包括具有由导电内表面限定的细长空腔的主体，同轴地位于空腔内的中心电导体，其中环形区域由空腔内表面和外部空间 电导体表面。 流体被传送到环形区域。 第一电极耦合到中心电极，耦合到中心电极的第二电极和耦合到第一电极和第二电极之间的中心电极的至少一个中间电极。 输入信号施加到中心电极，第一和第二输出信号从第二电极中间电极发射。 输出信号被部分地用于估计存在于环形区域中的流体的流体特性。

公开(公告)号：US07162918B2

公开(公告)日：2007-01-16

申请号：US11092016

申请日：2005-03-29

Applicant: Rocco DiFoggio ,  Arnold Walkow ,  Paul Bergren ,  Peter W. Reittinger

Inventor： Rocco DiFoggio ,  Arnold Walkow ,  Paul Bergren ,  Peter W. Reittinger

IPC: G01H3/04 ,  G01H3/14

CPC classification number: G01N33/24 ,  E21B49/10 ,  E21B2049/085 ,  G01N9/002 ,  G01N11/16 ,  G01N2009/006 ,  G01V3/32

Abstract: The present invention provides a downhole method and apparatus using a flexural mechanical resonator, for example, a tuning fork to provide real-time direct measurements and estimates of the viscosity, density and dielectric constant of formation fluid or filtrate in a hydrocarbon producing well. The present invention additionally provides a method and apparatus for monitoring cleanup from a leveling off of viscosity or density over time, measuring or estimating bubble point for formation fluid, measuring or estimating dew point for formation fluid, and determining the onset of asphaltene precipitation. The present invention also provides for intercalibration of plural pressure gauges used to determine a pressure differential downhole. A hard or inorganic coating is placed on the flexural mechanical resonator (such as a tuning fork) to reduce the effects of abrasion from sand particles suspended in the flowing fluid in which the flexural mechanical resonator is immersed.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种使用弯曲机械谐振器（例如音叉）的井下方法和装置，以提供实时直接测量和估算烃生产井中地层流体或滤液的粘度，密度和介电常数。 本发明另外提供了一种用于从随着时间的粘度或密度的平滑化来测量清理的方法和装置，测量或估计地层流体的起泡点，测量或估计地层流体的露点，以及确定沥青质沉淀的开始。 本发明还提供用于确定井下压力差的多个压力计的相互校准。 将硬质或无机涂层放置在弯曲机械谐振器（例如音叉）上，以减少悬浮在其中浸入弯曲机械谐振器的流动流体中的砂粒磨损的影响。

公开(公告)号：US06976392B2

公开(公告)日：2005-12-20

申请号：US10992797

申请日：2004-11-19

Applicant: Rocco DiFoggio ,  Peter W. Reittinger

Inventor： Rocco DiFoggio ,  Peter W. Reittinger

IPC: G01V1/16 ,  G01V1/42 ,  G01V1/46 ,  G01V1/22 ,  G01V1/40

CPC classification number: G01V1/16 ,  G01V1/46

Abstract: A system and method for acquiring seismic data are disclosed. The system comprises a controller for causing the generation of a seismic signal, where the controller has a first clock used for time-stamping a record of the generated seismic signal. A seismic receiver is deployed in a wellbore so as to detect the generated seismic signal. An atomic clock is disposed in or with the seismic receiver for time-stamping a record of the detected seismic signal. The atomic clock is synchronized with the first clock prior to being placed downhole.

公开(公告)号：US20090100925A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-23

申请号：US12244164

申请日：2008-10-02

Applicant: ROCCO DIFOGGIO ,  Peter W. Reittinger ,  Sebastian Csutak

Inventor： ROCCO DIFOGGIO ,  Peter W. Reittinger ,  Sebastian Csutak

IPC: G01N29/34

CPC classification number: E21B49/08 ,  E21B47/10 ,  E21B2049/085 ,  G01N29/036 ,  G01N2291/0256

Abstract: An illustrative embodiment is disclosed, including but not limited to an apparatus for estimating a property of a fluid downhole, including but not limited to a piezoelectric flexural mechanical resonator disposed in the fluid downhole; an electrode embedded in the piezoelectric flexural mechanical resonator; and a substantially transparent conductive coating covering the piezoelectric flexural mechanical resonator. A method is disclosed for estimating a property of a fluid downhole, the method including but not limited to embedding an electrode in a piezoelectric flexural mechanical resonator; coating the piezoelectric flexural mechanical resonator with a substantially transparent conductive coating; and disposing a piezoelectric flexural mechanical resonator disposed in the fluid downhole.

Abstract translation: 公开了一个说明性实施例，包括但不限于用于估计井下流体性质的装置，包括但不限于设置在井下液体中的压电弯曲机械谐振器; 电极嵌入在压电弯曲机械谐振器中; 以及覆盖压电弯曲机械谐振器的基本上透明的导电涂层。 公开了一种用于估计井下液体的性质的方法，该方法包括但不限于将电极嵌入压电弯曲机械谐振器中; 用基本上透明的导电涂层涂覆压电弯曲机械谐振器; 并且设置在井下的流体中设置的压电弯曲机械谐振器。

公开(公告)号：US06837105B1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-04

申请号：US10664664

申请日：2003-09-18

Applicant: Rocco DiFoggio ,  Peter W. Reittinger

Inventor： Rocco DiFoggio ,  Peter W. Reittinger

IPC: G01V1/16 ,  G01V1/42 ,  G01V1/46 ,  G01V1/22 ,  G01V1/40

CPC classification number: G01V1/16 ,  G01V1/46

Abstract: A system and method for acquiring seismic data are disclosed. The system comprises a controller for causing the generation of a seismic signal, where the controller has a first clock used for time-stamping a record of the generated seismic signal. A seismic receiver is deployed in a wellbore so as to detect the generated seismic signal. An atomic clock is disposed in or with the seismic receiver for time-stamping a record of the detected seismic signal. The atomic clock is synchronized with the first clock prior to being placed downhole.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于采集地震数据的系统和方法。 该系统包括用于产生地震信号的控制器，其中控制器具有用于对产生的地震信号的记录进行时间戳的第一时钟。 将地震接收器部署在井眼中，以便检测所产生的地震信号。 原子钟设置在地震接收器中或与地震接收器中，以对所检测到的地震信号的记录进行时间戳。 原子钟在被放置在井下之前与第一个时钟同步。