Autonomous inflow control device
    1.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11371325B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-06-28

    申请号:US16954309

    申请日:2018-12-17

    Abstract: A technique facilitates improved control over inflowing fluids with respect to, for example, a screen assembly or screen assemblies of a tubing string deployed in a wellbore. The improved control may be provided by at least one inflow control device comprising a housing defining a chamber having a first end and a second end through which fluid may flow. Additionally, the inflow control device comprises at least one inlet passage disposed at the first end and having a contour which provides a desired effect on the inflowing fluid according to the type of fluid, e.g. according to the viscosity of the fluid. The contour may comprise an expanding cross-sectional area, e.g. a cone or other expanding shape. In some embodiments, the entrance of the inlet passage may have a rounded edge to, for example, create an initially decreasing and then increasing cross-sectional area along the inlet passage.

    Inflow control device
    2.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10597984B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-03-24

    申请号:US14959929

    申请日:2015-12-04

    Abstract: An apparatus includes an inflow control device that is disposed in a well and is adapted to receive a flow. The inflow control device includes a chamber, an outlet and at least one inlet. The chamber has a first end, a second end, and a cross-section of the chamber decreases along a length of the chamber. The outlet is disposed at the second end of chamber. The inlet has a cross-sectional dimension and is adapted to, in response to the received flow, inject a flow into the chamber near the first end of the chamber such that a fluid flow is produced inside the chamber that rotates and translates in a direction along the length of the chamber toward the outlet.

    FLOW CONTROL DEVICE FOR A WELL
    4.
    发明申请
    FLOW CONTROL DEVICE FOR A WELL 审中-公开
    流控制设备

    公开(公告)号:US20170002625A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-05

    申请号:US15195394

    申请日:2016-06-28

    CPC classification number: E21B43/12

    Abstract: An apparatus that is usable with a well includes a housing and a body. The housing includes an inlet and an outlet, and a fluid flow is communicated between the inlet and outlet. The body disposed inside the housing to form a fluid restriction for the fluid flow. The body includes an opening therethrough to divert a first portion of the fluid flow into a first fluid flow path; and a first surface to at least partially define the first fluid flow path. The body is adapted to move to control fluid communication through the first flow path based at least in part on at least one fluid property of the flow

    Abstract translation: 可与井一起使用的装置包括壳体和主体。 壳体包括入口和出口,并且流体流在入口和出口之间连通。 所述主体设置在所述壳体内,以形成流体流动的流体限制。 主体包括穿过其中的开口以将流体流的第一部分转移到第一流体流动路径中; 以及至少部分地限定第一流体流动路径的第一表面。 至少部分地基于流的至少一个流体特性,主体适于移动以控制通过第一流动路径的流体连通

    INFLOW CONTROL DEVICE
    5.
    发明申请
    INFLOW CONTROL DEVICE 审中-公开
    流量控制装置

    公开(公告)号:US20160160616A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-06-09

    申请号:US14959929

    申请日:2015-12-04

    Abstract: An apparatus includes an inflow control device that is disposed in a well and is adapted to receive a flow. The inflow control device includes a chamber, an outlet and at least one inlet. The chamber has a first end, a second end, and a cross-section of the chamber decreases along a length of the chamber. The outlet is disposed at the second end of chamber. The inlet has a cross-sectional dimension and is adapted to, in response to the received flow, inject a flow into the chamber near the first end of the chamber such that a fluid flow is produced inside the chamber that rotates and translates in a direction along the length of the chamber toward the outlet.

    Abstract translation: 一种装置包括流入控制装置,其设置在井中并且适于接收流。 流入控制装置包括腔室,出口和至少一个入口。 腔室具有第一端部,第二端部,并且腔室的横截面沿腔室的长度减小。 出口设置在室的第二端。 入口具有横截面尺寸,并且适于响应于接收的流动,在腔室的第一端附近向腔室注入流体,使得在腔室内产生流体流动,该流体流动沿着方向旋转和平移 沿室的长度朝向出口。

    AUTONOMOUS INFLOW CONTROL DEVICE SYSTEM AND METHOD

    公开(公告)号:US20240271509A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-08-15

    申请号:US18560296

    申请日:2022-04-28

    CPC classification number: E21B43/12 E21B34/08

    Abstract: A technique facilitates the inflow of desired fluids into a downhole well completion while restricting the inflow of undesirable fluids. The technique utilizes at least one autonomous inflow control device which is placed along a well completion to control inflow of fluid from an exterior to an interior of the well completion. The autonomous inflow control device utilizes a plurality of shiftable elements which automatically shift in their relative positions based on the density of fluid in the autonomous inflow control device. This automatic shifting causes the alignment or misalignment of flow openings so as to allow free flow of a desired fluid through the autonomous inflow control device and into the interior of the completion while automatically restricting flow of an undesirable fluid.

    AUTONOMOUS INFLOW CONTROL DEVICE
    8.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20210087910A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-03-25

    申请号:US16954309

    申请日:2018-12-17

    Abstract: A technique facilitates improved control over inflowing fluids with respect to, for example, a screen assembly or screen assemblies of a tubing string deployed in a wellbore. The improved control may be provided by at least one inflow control device comprising a housing defining a chamber having a first end and a second end through which fluid may flow. Additionally, the inflow control device comprises at least one inlet passage disposed at the first end and having a contour which provides a desired effect on the inflowing fluid according to the type of fluid, e.g. according to the viscosity of the fluid. The contour may comprise an expanding cross-sectional area, e.g. a cone or other expanding shape. In some embodiments, the entrance of the inlet passage may have a rounded edge to, for example, create an initially decreasing and then increasing cross-sectional area along the inlet passage.

    Autonomous flow control system and methodology

    公开(公告)号:US09896906B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-02-20

    申请号:US14839185

    申请日:2015-08-28

    CPC classification number: E21B34/08 E21B43/12 G05D7/0146

    Abstract: A technique facilitates regulation of flow through a flow control device to improve a well operation, such as a production operation. The technique utilizes a flow control device which has a valve positioned in a housing for movement between flow positions. The different flow positions allow different levels of flow through a primary flow port. At least one flow regulation element, e.g. a Venturi based flow regulation element, is used in a control line in communication with the valve to establish a differential pressure acting on the valve. The differential pressure is a function of fluid properties and is used to autonomously actuate the flow control device to an improved flow position.

    AUTONOMOUS FLOW CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHODOLOGY
    10.
    发明申请
    AUTONOMOUS FLOW CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHODOLOGY 有权
    自动流量控制系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160061004A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-03

    申请号:US14839185

    申请日:2015-08-28

    CPC classification number: E21B34/08 E21B43/12 G05D7/0146

    Abstract: A technique facilitates regulation of flow through a flow control device to improve a well operation, such as a production operation. The technique utilizes a flow control device which has a valve positioned in a housing for movement between flow positions. The different flow positions allow different levels of flow through a primary flow port. At least one flow regulation element, e.g. a Venturi based flow regulation element, is used in a control line in communication with the valve to establish a differential pressure acting on the valve. The differential pressure is a function of fluid properties and is used to autonomously actuate the flow control device to an improved flow position.

    Abstract translation: 一种技术有助于调节通过流量控制装置的流动,以改善井操作,例如生产操作。 该技术利用流量控制装置,其具有定位在壳体中的阀,用于在流动位置之间移动。 不同的流动位置允许通过主流动端口的不同水平的流动。 至少一个流量调节元件,例如 基于文丘里的流量调节元件用于与阀连通的控制线,以建立作用在阀上的压差。 差压是流体特性的函数,用于将流量控制装置自主地驱动到改进的流动位置。

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