INJECTION PLANE INITIATION IN A WELL
    1.
    发明申请
    INJECTION PLANE INITIATION IN A WELL 有权
    注射平面启动

    公开(公告)号:US20090032260A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-02-05

    申请号:US11832602

    申请日:2007-08-01

    IPC分类号: E21B43/26

    CPC分类号: E21B43/261 E21B33/138

    摘要: Initiation of injection planes in a well. A method of forming at least one generally planar inclusion in a subterranean formation includes the steps of: expanding a wellbore in the formation by injecting a material into an annulus positioned between the wellbore and a casing lining the wellbore; increasing compressive stress in the formation as a result of the expanding step; and then injecting a fluid into the formation, thereby forming the inclusion in a direction of the increased compressive stress. Another method includes the steps of: expanding a wellbore in the formation by injecting a material into an annulus positioned between the wellbore and a casing lining the wellbore; reducing stress in the formation in a tangential direction relative to the wellbore; and then injecting a fluid into the formation, thereby forming the inclusion in a direction normal to the reduced tangential stress.

    摘要翻译: 在井中开始注射平面。 在地层中形成至少一个大致平面的夹杂物的方法包括以下步骤:通过将材料注入到位于井眼和衬套在井筒之间的壳体之间的环空中来扩展地层中的井筒; 作为膨胀步骤的结果增加地层中的压应力; 然后将流体注入到地层中,从而在增加的压缩应力的方向上形成夹杂物。 另一种方法包括以下步骤:通过将材料注入位于井筒与衬套在井筒之间的壳体之间的环空中来扩展地层中的井孔; 在相对于井筒的切向方向减小地层中的应力; 然后将流体注入到地层中,从而在垂直于减小的切向应力的方向上形成夹杂物。

    Method of injection plane initiation in a well
    2.
    发明授权
    Method of injection plane initiation in a well 有权
    井中注射平面起始的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07640982B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-01-05

    申请号:US11832602

    申请日:2007-08-01

    CPC分类号: E21B43/261 E21B33/138

    摘要: Initiation of injection planes in a well. A method of forming at least one generally planar inclusion in a subterranean formation includes the steps of: expanding a wellbore in the formation by injecting a material into an annulus positioned between the wellbore and a casing lining the wellbore; increasing compressive stress in the formation as a result of the expanding step; and then injecting a fluid into the formation, thereby forming the inclusion in a direction of the increased compressive stress. Another method includes the steps of: expanding a wellbore in the formation by injecting a material into an annulus positioned between the wellbore and a casing lining the wellbore; reducing stress in the formation in a tangential direction relative to the wellbore; and then injecting a fluid into the formation, thereby forming the inclusion in a direction normal to the reduced tangential stress.

    摘要翻译: 在井中开始注射平面。 在地层中形成至少一个大致平面的夹杂物的方法包括以下步骤:通过将材料注入到位于井眼和衬套在井筒之间的壳体之间的环空中来扩展地层中的井筒; 作为膨胀步骤的结果增加地层中的压应力; 然后将流体注入到地层中,从而在增加的压缩应力的方向上形成夹杂物。 另一种方法包括以下步骤:通过将材料注入位于井筒与衬套在井筒之间的壳体之间的环空中来扩展地层中的井孔; 在相对于井筒的切向方向减小地层中的应力; 然后将流体注入到地层中,从而在垂直于减小的切向应力的方向上形成夹杂物。

    Fluidic oscillators for use with a subterranean well
    3.
    发明授权
    Fluidic oscillators for use with a subterranean well 有权
    用于地下井的流体振荡器

    公开(公告)号:US08418725B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-04-16

    申请号:US12983153

    申请日:2010-12-31

    IPC分类号: F15C1/22

    摘要: A well tool can comprise a fluid input, a fluid output and a fluidic oscillator which produces oscillations in a fluid which flows from the input to the output. The fluidic oscillator can include a vortex chamber with inlets, whereby fluid enters the vortex chamber alternately via the inlets, the inlets being configured so that the fluid enters the vortex chamber in different directions via the respective inlets, and a fluid switch which directs the fluid alternately toward different flow paths in response to pressure differentials between feedback fluid paths. The feedback fluid paths may be connected to the vortex chamber. The flow paths may cross each other between the fluid switch and the outlet.

    摘要翻译: 井工具可以包括流体输入,流体输出和流体振荡器,其产生从输入到输出的流体中的振荡。 流体振荡器可以包括具有入口的涡流室,由此流体经由入口交替地进入涡流室,入口构造成使得流体经由相应的入口以不同方向进入涡流室,以及引导流体的流体开关 响应于反馈流体路径之间的压差,交替地朝向不同的流动路径。 反馈流体路径可以连接到涡流室。 流动路径可以在流体开关和出口之间彼此交叉。

    Thermal recovery of shallow bitumen through increased permeability inclusions
    4.
    发明授权
    Thermal recovery of shallow bitumen through increased permeability inclusions 有权
    通过增加渗透性夹杂物来回收浅的沥青

    公开(公告)号:US08151874B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-04-10

    申请号:US12269995

    申请日:2008-11-13

    IPC分类号: E21B28/00 E21B43/26

    CPC分类号: E21B43/2405 E21B43/261

    摘要: Systems and methods for thermal recovery of shallow bitumen using increased permeability inclusions. A method of producing hydrocarbons from a subterranean formation includes the steps of: propagating at least one generally planar inclusion outward from a wellbore into the formation; injecting a fluid into the inclusion, thereby heating the hydrocarbons; and during the injecting step, producing the hydrocarbons from the wellbore. A well system includes at least one generally planar inclusion extending outward from a wellbore into a formation; a fluid injected into the inclusion, hydrocarbons being heated as a result of the injected fluid; and a tubular string through which the hydrocarbons are produced, the tubular string extending to a location in the wellbore below the inclusion, and the hydrocarbons being received into the tubular string at that location.

    摘要翻译: 使用增加的渗透性夹杂物来回收浅沥青的系统和方法。 从地层生产烃的方法包括以下步骤:将至少一个大体上平坦的包含物从井筒向外传播到地层中; 将流体注入到夹杂物中,从而加热烃; 并且在注入步骤期间,从井眼产生烃。 井系统包括从井眼向外延伸到地层中的至少一个大致平面的夹杂物; 注入到夹杂物中的流体,被注入流体加热的烃; 以及产生烃类的管状管柱,该管状管柱延伸到该夹套内部的井眼中的位置,并且该烃在该位置处被接收到该管状管柱中。

    Drainage of heavy oil reservoir via horizontal wellbore
    5.
    发明授权
    Drainage of heavy oil reservoir via horizontal wellbore 有权
    通过水平井眼排放重油油藏

    公开(公告)号:US07918269B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-04-05

    申请号:US12625302

    申请日:2009-11-24

    IPC分类号: E21B43/17 E21B43/25

    CPC分类号: E21B43/305 E21B43/16

    摘要: Systems and methods for drainage of a heavy oil reservoir via a horizontal wellbore. A method of improving production of fluid from a subterranean formation includes the step of propagating a generally vertical inclusion into the formation from a generally horizontal wellbore intersecting the formation. The inclusion is propagated into a portion of the formation having a bulk modulus of less than approximately 750,000 psi. A well system includes a generally vertical inclusion propagated into a subterranean formation from a generally horizontal wellbore which intersects the formation. The formation comprises weakly cemented sediment.

    摘要翻译: 通过水平井筒排放重油油藏的系统和方法。 从地下地层改善流体生产的方法包括将大致垂直的夹杂物从与地层相交的大致水平的井筒传播到地层中的步骤。 夹杂物被扩散到体积模量小于约750,000psi的部分地层中。 井系统包括从与地层相交的大致水平的井筒传播到地下地层中的大致垂直的夹杂物。 形成包括弱胶结沉积物。

    Casing deformation and control for inclusion propagation
    6.
    发明授权
    Casing deformation and control for inclusion propagation 有权
    套管变形和夹杂物传播控制

    公开(公告)号:US07832477B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-11-16

    申请号:US11966212

    申请日:2007-12-28

    IPC分类号: E21B29/08 E21B43/04 E21B43/26

    CPC分类号: E21B43/26 E21B43/103

    摘要: Casing deformation and control for inclusion propagation in earth formations. A method of forming at least one inclusion in a subterranean formation includes the steps of: installing a liner within a casing section in a wellbore intersecting the formation; and expanding the liner and the casing section, thereby applying an increased compressive stress to the formation. Another method of forming the inclusion includes the steps of: installing an expansion control device on a casing section, the device including at least one latch member; expanding the casing section radially outward in a wellbore, the expanding step including widening at least one opening in a sidewall of the casing section, and displacing the latch member in one direction; and preventing a narrowing of the opening after the expanding step, the latch member resisting displacement thereof in an opposite direction.

    摘要翻译: 在地层中夹杂物变形和控制。 一种在地层中形成至少一种夹杂物的方法包括以下步骤:在与地层相交的井眼中的套管部分内安装衬垫; 并且膨胀衬套和套管部分,从而对地层施加增加的压应力。 形成夹杂物的另一种方法包括以下步骤:在壳体部分上安装膨胀控制装置,该装置包括至少一个闩锁构件; 在井眼中径向向外扩张壳体部分,膨胀步骤包括加宽壳体部分的侧壁中的至少一个开口,并使闩锁构件在一个方向上移动; 并且防止在膨胀步骤之后的开口变窄,所述闩锁构件阻止其沿相反方向的位移。

    Casing deformation and control for inclusion propagation

    公开(公告)号:US07757763B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-07-20

    申请号:US11966212

    申请日:2007-12-28

    IPC分类号: E21B29/08 E21B43/04 E21B43/26

    摘要: Casing deformation and control for inclusion propagation in earth formations. A method of forming at least one inclusion in a subterranean formation includes the steps of: installing a liner within a casing section in a wellbore intersecting the formation; and expanding the liner and the casing section, thereby applying an increased compressive stress to the formation. Another method of forming the inclusion includes the steps of: installing an expansion control device on a casing section, the device including at least one latch member; expanding the casing section radially outward in a wellbore, the expanding step including widening at least one opening in a sidewall of the casing section, and displacing the latch member in one direction; and preventing a narrowing of the opening after the expanding step, the latch member resisting displacement thereof in an opposite direction.

    Flow control for increased permeability planes in unconsolidated formations
    8.
    发明授权
    Flow control for increased permeability planes in unconsolidated formations 有权
    在未固结地层增加渗透面的流量控制

    公开(公告)号:US07640975B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-01-05

    申请号:US11832615

    申请日:2007-08-01

    IPC分类号: E21B43/26

    CPC分类号: E21B43/12

    摘要: Flow control for increased permeability planes in unconsolidated formations. A well system includes a casing expansion device interconnected in a casing string for initiating an inclusion propagated into a formation surrounding the casing string. The device has at least one opening in a sidewall for fluid communication between the inclusion and an interior of the casing string. A flow control device is retrievably installed in the expansion device and controls flow between the formation and an interior of the casing string. A method of controlling flow of fluid between a formation and an interior of a casing string includes the steps of interconnecting a casing expansion device in the casing string; expanding the device to thereby initiate propagation of an inclusion into the formation; and installing a flow control device in the expansion device to thereby control flow between the inclusion and the casing string interior.

    摘要翻译: 在未固结地层增加渗透面的流量控制。 井系统包括在套管柱中互连的壳体膨胀装置,用于引发传播到围绕套管柱的地层中的夹杂物。 该装置在侧壁中具有至少一个开口,用于夹套和套管柱内部之间的流体连通。 流量控制装置可回收地安装在膨胀装置中并且控制地层和套管柱内部之间的流动。 一种控制套管柱体与地壳之间流体流动的方法,包括将套管膨胀装置与套管柱相互连接的步骤; 扩展装置,从而启动包含物进入地层的传播; 以及在所述膨胀装置中安装流量控制装置,从而控制所述夹套和套管柱内部之间的流动。

    Casing deformation and control for inclusion propagation
    9.
    发明授权
    Casing deformation and control for inclusion propagation 有权
    套管变形和夹杂物传播控制

    公开(公告)号:US07950456B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-05-31

    申请号:US12797256

    申请日:2010-06-09

    IPC分类号: E21B29/04 E21B33/14

    CPC分类号: E21B43/26 E21B43/103

    摘要: Casing deformation and control for inclusion propagation in earth formations. A method of forming at least one inclusion in a subterranean formation includes the steps of: installing a liner within a casing section in a wellbore intersecting the formation; and expanding the liner and the casing section, thereby applying an increased compressive stress to the formation. Another method of forming the inclusion includes the steps of: installing an expansion control device on a casing section, the device including at least one latch member; expanding the casing section radially outward in a wellbore, the expanding step including widening at least one opening in a sidewall of the casing section, and displacing the latch member in one direction; and preventing a narrowing of the opening after the expanding step, the latch member resisting displacement thereof in an opposite direction.

    摘要翻译: 在地层中夹杂物变形和控制。 一种在地层中形成至少一种夹杂物的方法包括以下步骤:在与地层相交的井眼中的套管部分内安装衬垫; 并且膨胀衬套和套管部分,从而对地层施加增加的压应力。 形成夹杂物的另一种方法包括以下步骤:在壳体部分上安装膨胀控制装置,该装置包括至少一个闩锁构件; 在井眼中径向向外扩张壳体部分,膨胀步骤包括加宽壳体部分的侧壁中的至少一个开口,并使闩锁构件在一个方向上移动; 并且防止在膨胀步骤之后的开口变窄,所述闩锁构件阻止其沿相反方向的位移。

    CASING DEFORMATION AND CONTROL FOR INCLUSION PROPAGATION
    10.
    发明申请
    CASING DEFORMATION AND CONTROL FOR INCLUSION PROPAGATION 有权
    包含传播的变形和控制

    公开(公告)号:US20090166040A1

    公开(公告)日:2009-07-02

    申请号:US11966212

    申请日:2007-12-28

    IPC分类号: E21B29/08

    CPC分类号: E21B43/26 E21B43/103

    摘要: Casing deformation and control for inclusion propagation in earth formations. A method of forming at least one inclusion in a subterranean formation includes the steps of: installing a liner within a casing section in a wellbore intersecting the formation; and expanding the liner and the casing section, thereby applying an increased compressive stress to the formation. Another method of forming the inclusion includes the steps of: installing an expansion control device on a casing section, the device including at least one latch member; expanding the casing section radially outward in a wellbore, the expanding step including widening at least one opening in a sidewall of the casing section, and displacing the latch member in one direction; and preventing a narrowing of the opening after the expanding step, the latch member resisting displacement thereof in an opposite direction.

    摘要翻译: 在地层中夹杂物变形和控制。 一种在地层中形成至少一种夹杂物的方法包括以下步骤:在与地层相交的井眼中的套管部分内安装衬垫; 并且膨胀衬套和套管部分,从而对地层施加增加的压应力。 形成夹杂物的另一种方法包括以下步骤:在壳体部分上安装膨胀控制装置,该装置包括至少一个闩锁构件; 在井眼中径向向外扩张壳体部分,膨胀步骤包括加宽壳体部分的侧壁中的至少一个开口,并使闩锁构件在一个方向上移动; 并且防止在膨胀步骤之后的开口变窄,所述闩锁构件阻止其沿相反方向的位移。