Active controlled bottomhole pressure system and method with continuous circulation system
    1.
    发明授权
    Active controlled bottomhole pressure system and method with continuous circulation system 有权
    主动控制井底压力系统及连续循环系统的方法

    公开(公告)号:US07806203B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-10-05

    申请号:US11455041

    申请日:2006-06-16

    IPC分类号: E21B7/00

    CPC分类号: E21B21/08

    摘要: An APD Device provides a pressure differential in a wellbore to control dynamic pressure loss while drilling fluid is continuously circulated in the wellbore. A continuous circulation system circulates fluid both during drilling of the wellbore and when the drilling is stopped. Operating the APD Device allows wellbore pressure control during continuous circulation without substantially changing density of the fluid. The APD Device can maintain wellbore pressure below the combined pressure caused by weight of the fluid and pressure losses created due to circulation of the fluid in the wellbore, maintain the wellbore at or near a balanced pressure condition, maintain the wellbore at an underbalanced condition, reduce the swab effect in the wellbore, and/or reduce the surge effect in the wellbore. A flow restriction device that creates a backpressure in the wellbore annulus provides surface control of wellbore pressure.

    摘要翻译: APD装置在井眼中提供压差以控制动态压力损失,同时钻井液体在井筒中连续循环。 连续循环系统在钻井期间和钻井停止时循环流体。 操作APD装置允许在连续循环期间进行井筒压力控制,而基本上不改变流体的密度。 APD装置可以将井眼压力保持在由于流体重量和由于井眼中的流体循环而产生的压力损失所引起的组合压力之下,保持井筒处于或接近平衡的压力状态,保持井身处于欠平衡状态, 降低井眼中的拭子效应,和/或降低井眼中的浪涌效应。 在井筒环中产生背压的流量限制装置提供井筒压力的表面控制。

    Control systems and methods for real-time downhole pressure management (ECD control)
    2.
    发明授权
    Control systems and methods for real-time downhole pressure management (ECD control) 有权
    用于实时井下压力管理(ECD控制)的控制系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07721822B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-05-25

    申请号:US11372803

    申请日:2006-03-10

    IPC分类号: E21B21/08

    CPC分类号: E21B21/08 E21B2021/006

    摘要: Methods and control systems are provided for a wellbore drilling system having an active differential pressure device (APD device) in fluid communication with a returning fluid. The APD Device creates a differential pressure across the device, which reduces the pressure below or downhole of the device. In embodiments, a control unit controls the APD Device in real time via a data transmission system. In one arrangement, the data transmission system includes data links formed by conductors associated with the drill string. The conductors, which may include electrical wires and/or fiber optic bundles, couple the control unit to the APD Device and other downhole tools such as sensors. In other arrangements, the data link can include data transmission stations that use acoustic, EM, and/or RF signals to transfer data. In still other embodiments, a mud pulse telemetry system can be used in transfer data and command signals.

    摘要翻译: 为具有与返回流体流体连通的主动差压装置(APD装置)的井眼钻井系统提供方法和控制系统。 APD装置在整个装置上产生压差,从而将装置的压力降低或降低。 在实施例中,控制单元通过数据传输系统实时地控制APD设备。 在一种布置中,数据传输系统包括由与钻柱相关联的导体形成的数据链。 可以包括电线和/或光纤束的导体将控制单元耦合到APD装置和诸如传感器的其它井下工具。 在其他布置中,数据链路可以包括使用声学,EM和/或RF信号来传输数据的数据传输站。 在其它实施例中,泥浆脉冲遥测系统可用于传送数据和命令信号。

    Control systems and methods for active controlled bottomhole pressure systems
    3.
    发明授权
    Control systems and methods for active controlled bottomhole pressure systems 失效
    主动控制井底压力系统的控制系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07353887B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-04-08

    申请号:US11221429

    申请日:2005-09-08

    IPC分类号: E21B7/00

    摘要: An active differential pressure device (APD device) in fluid communication with a returning fluid creates a differential pressure across the device, which controls pressure below the APD Device. In embodiments, a control unit controls the APD Device to provide a selected pressure differential at a wellbore bottom, adjacent a casing shoe, in an intermediate wellbore location, or in a casing. In one arrangement, the control system is pre-set at the surface such that the APD Device provides a substantially constant pressure differential. In other arrangements, the control system adjusts an operating parameter of the APD Device to provide a desired pressure differential in response to one or more measured parameters. Devices such as an adjustable bypass can be used to control the APD Device. In other embodiments, one or more flow control devices coupled to the return fluid reduce the effective pressure differential provided by the APD Device.

    摘要翻译: 与返回流体流体连通的主动差压装置(APD装置)在整个装置上产生压差,控制压力低于APD装置。 在实施例中,控制单元控制APD装置,以在井眼底部,邻近套管鞋,中间井筒位置或套管中提供选定的压力差。 在一种布置中,控制系统被预先设置在表面上,使得APD装置提供基本恒定的压力差。 在其他布置中,控制系统调整APD装置的操作参数以响应于一个或多个测量参数提供期望的压力差。 诸如可调旁路的设备可用于控制APD设备。 在其他实施例中,耦合到返回流体的一个或多个流量控制装置减少由APD装置提供的有效压差。

    Control systems and methods for real-time downhole pressure management (ECD control)
    4.
    发明申请
    Control systems and methods for real-time downhole pressure management (ECD control) 有权
    用于实时井下压力管理(ECD控制)的控制系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20070045006A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-03-01

    申请号:US11372803

    申请日:2006-03-10

    IPC分类号: E21B21/08

    CPC分类号: E21B21/08 E21B2021/006

    摘要: Methods and control systems are provided for a wellbore drilling system having an active differential pressure device (APD device) in fluid communication with a returning fluid. The APD Device creates a differential pressure across the device, which reduces the pressure below or downhole of the device. In embodiments, a control unit controls the APD Device in real time via a data transmission system. In one arrangement, the data transmission system includes data links formed by conductors associated with the drill string. The conductors, which may include electrical wires and/or fiber optic bundles, couple the control unit to the APD Device and other downhole tools such as sensors. In other arrangements, the data link can include data transmission stations that use acoustic, EM, and/or RF signals to transfer data. In still other embodiments, a mud pulse telemetry system can be used in transfer data and command signals.

    摘要翻译: 为具有与返回流体流体连通的主动差压装置(APD装置)的井眼钻井系统提供方法和控制系统。 APD装置在整个装置上产生压差,从而将装置的压力降低或降低。 在实施例中,控制单元通过数据传输系统实时地控制APD设备。 在一种布置中,数据传输系统包括由与钻柱相关联的导体形成的数据链。 可以包括电线和/或光纤束的导体将控制单元耦合到APD装置和诸如传感器的其它井下工具。 在其他布置中,数据链路可以包括使用声学,EM和/或RF信号来传输数据的数据传输站。 在其它实施例中,泥浆脉冲遥测系统可用于传送数据和命令信号。

    Active controlled bottomhole pressure system and method with continuous circulation system
    5.
    发明申请
    Active controlled bottomhole pressure system and method with continuous circulation system 有权
    主动控制井底压力系统及连续循环系统的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20070007041A1

    公开(公告)日:2007-01-11

    申请号:US11455041

    申请日:2006-06-16

    IPC分类号: E21B4/00

    CPC分类号: E21B21/08

    摘要: An APD Device provides a pressure differential in a wellbore to control dynamic pressure loss while drilling fluid is continuously circulated in the wellbore. A continuous circulation system circulates fluid both during drilling of the wellbore and when the drilling is stopped. Operating the APD Device allows wellbore pressure control during continuous circulation without substantially changing density of the fluid. The APD Device can maintain wellbore pressure below the combined pressure caused by weight of the fluid and pressure losses created due to circulation of the fluid in the wellbore, maintain the wellbore at or near a balanced pressure condition, maintain the wellbore at an underbalanced condition, reduce the swab effect in the wellbore, and/or reduce the surge effect in the wellbore. A flow restriction device that creates a backpressure in the wellbore annulus provides surface control of wellbore pressure.

    摘要翻译: APD装置在井眼中提供压差以控制动态压力损失,同时钻井液体在井筒中连续循环。 连续循环系统在钻井期间和钻井停止时循环流体。 操作APD装置允许在连续循环期间进行井筒压力控制,而基本上不改变流体的密度。 APD装置可以将井眼压力保持在由于流体重量和由于井眼中的流体循环而产生的压力损失所引起的组合压力之下,保持井筒处于或接近平衡的压力状态,保持井身处于欠平衡状态, 降低井眼中的拭子效应,和/或降低井眼中的浪涌效应。 在井筒环中产生背压的流量限制装置提供井筒压力的表面控制。

    Modular design for downhole ECD-management devices and related methods
    6.
    发明授权
    Modular design for downhole ECD-management devices and related methods 有权
    井下ECD管理装置的模块化设计及相关方法

    公开(公告)号:US07096975B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-08-29

    申请号:US10809648

    申请日:2004-03-25

    IPC分类号: E21B21/08

    摘要: One or more components of a wellbore drilling assembly utilize a modular construction to facilitate assembly, disassembly, repair and/or maintenance of a wellbore drilling assembly and/or to extend the overall operating capabilities of the drilling assembly. In one embodiment, a modular construction is used for an APD Device, a motor driving the modular APD Device, a comminution device, and an annular seal. Individual modules can be configure have different operating set points, operating parameters and characteristics (e.g., rotational speeds, flow rates, pressure differentials, etc.) and/or different responses to given environmental factors or conditions (e.g., pressure, temperature, wellbore fluid chemistry, etc.). In one embodiment, the high-pressure seals used in conjunction with the APD Device and/or motor is a hydrodynamic seal that provides a selected leak or flow rates. Optionally, the seal is modular to provide different degrees of leak rates and/or different functional characteristics.

    摘要翻译: 井眼钻井组件的一个或多个部件利用模块化结构来促进井眼钻井组件的组装,拆卸,修理和/或维护和/或延伸钻井组件的总体操作能力。 在一个实施例中,模块化结构用于APD装置,驱动模块化APD装置的电动机,粉碎装置和环形密封件。 单个模块可以被配置为具有不同的操作设定点,操作参数和特性(例如,转速,流速,压差等)和/或对给定的环境因素或条件的不同响应(例如,压力,温度,井筒流体 化学等)。 在一个实施例中,与APD装置和/或马达结合使用的高压密封件是提供选定的泄漏或流速的流体动力密封件。 可选地,密封件是模块化的,以提供不同程度的泄漏率和/或不同的功能特性。

    Control systems and methods for active controlled bottomhole pressure systems
    7.
    发明申请
    Control systems and methods for active controlled bottomhole pressure systems 失效
    主动控制井底压力系统的控制系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20060124352A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-06-15

    申请号:US11221429

    申请日:2005-09-08

    IPC分类号: E21B21/08

    摘要: An active differential pressure device (APD device) in fluid communication with a returning fluid creates a differential pressure across the device, which controls pressure below the APD Device. In embodiments, a control unit controls the APD Device to provide a selected pressure differential at a wellbore bottom, adjacent a casing shoe, in an intermediate wellbore location, or in a casing. In one arrangement, the control system is pre-set at the surface such that the APD Device provides a substantially constant pressure differential. In other arrangements, the control system adjusts an operating parameter of the APD Device to provide a desired pressure differential in response to one or more measured parameters. Devices such as an adjustable bypass can be used to control the APD Device. In other embodiments, one or more flow control devices coupled to the return fluid reduce the effective pressure differential provided by the APD Device.

    摘要翻译: 与返回流体流体连通的主动差压装置(APD装置)在整个装置上产生压差,控制压力低于APD装置。 在实施例中,控制单元控制APD装置以在中间井筒位置或套管中的井眼底部,靠近套管靴提供选定的压力差。 在一种布置中,控制系统被预先设置在表面上,使得APD装置提供基本恒定的压力差。 在其他布置中,控制系统调整APD装置的操作参数以响应于一个或多个测量参数提供期望的压力差。 诸如可调旁路的设备可用于控制APD设备。 在其他实施例中,耦合到返回流体的一个或多个流量控制装置减少由APD装置提供的有效压差。

    Active bottomhole pressure control with liner drilling and completion systems
    8.
    发明授权
    Active bottomhole pressure control with liner drilling and completion systems 有权
    主动井底压力控制,带衬套钻孔和完井系统

    公开(公告)号:US08011450B2

    公开(公告)日:2011-09-06

    申请号:US11491245

    申请日:2006-07-21

    IPC分类号: E21B7/00

    CPC分类号: E21B21/08

    摘要: One exemplary APD Device is used with a liner drilling assembly to control wellbore pressure. The APD Device reduces a dynamic pressure loss associated with the drilling fluid returning via a wellbore annulus. Another exemplary APD Device is used to control pressure in a wellbore when deploying wellbore equipment, including running, installing and/or operating wellbore tools. The APD Device is set to reduce a dynamic pressure loss associated with a circulating fluid. The APD Device can also be configured to reduce a surge effect associated with the running of the wellbore equipment. Still another APD Device is used to control pressure in a wellbore when completing or working over a well. Exemplary completion activity can include circulating fluid other than a drilling fluid, such as a gravel slurry. The APD Device can reduce the dynamic pressure loss associated with circulation of both drilling fluid and non-drilling fluid.

    摘要翻译: 一个示例性的APD装置与衬管钻井组件一起使用以控制井筒压力。 APD装置减少与通过井筒环返回的钻井液相关联的动态压力损失。 另一个典型的APD装置用于在部署井筒设备时,包括运行,安装和/或运行井眼工具,来控制井眼中的压力。 设置APD装置以减少与循环流体相关联的动态压力损失。 APD装置还可以被配置为减少与井筒设备的运行相关联的浪涌效应。 另一个APD装置用于在完成或在井上工作时控制井眼中的压力。 示例性的完成活动可以包括除了钻井流体之外的循环流体,例如砾石浆料。 APD装置可以减少与钻井液和非钻井液两者的循环相关的动态压力损失。

    Control systems and methods for active controlled bottomhole pressure systems
    9.
    发明授权
    Control systems and methods for active controlled bottomhole pressure systems 有权
    主动控制井底压力系统的控制系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07174975B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-02-13

    申请号:US10936858

    申请日:2004-09-09

    IPC分类号: E21B7/00

    摘要: Methods and control systems are provided for a wellbore drilling system having an active differential pressure device (APD device) in fluid communication with a returning fluid. The APD Device creates a differential pressure across the device, which reduces the pressure below or downhole of the device. In embodiments, a control unit controls the APD Device to provide a selected pressure differential at a wellbore bottom, adjacent a casing shoe, in an intermediate wellbore location, or in a casing. In one arrangement, the control system is pre-set at the surface such that the APD Device provides a substantially constant pressure differential. In other arrangements, the control system measures one or more parameters (e.g., wellbore pressure, formation parameters, BHA parameters, etc.) and adjusts an operating parameter of the APD Device to provide a desired pressure differential. Devices such as an adjustable bypass can be used to control the APD Device.

    摘要翻译: 为具有与返回流体流体连通的主动差压装置(APD装置)的井眼钻井系统提供方法和控制系统。 APD装置在整个装置上产生压差,从而将装置的压力降低或降低。 在实施例中,控制单元控制APD装置以在中间井筒位置或套管中的井眼底部,靠近套管靴提供选定的压力差。 在一种布置中,控制系统被预先设置在表面上,使得APD装置提供基本恒定的压力差。 在其他布置中,控制系统测量一个或多个参数(例如,井眼压力,地层参数,BHA参数等)并且调整APD装置的操作参数以提供期望的压力差。 诸如可调旁路的设备可用于控制APD设备。