Downhole inertial mass system
    2.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US09817145B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-11-14

    申请号:US15139823

    申请日:2016-04-27

    CPC classification number: G01V1/52 B06B1/183 G01V1/155

    Abstract: The invention relates to a downhole inertial mass seismic-source system, apparatus and method for use within a wellbore environment to provide seismic signal energy at a wellbore location. The system comprises a first inertial mass apparatus with a fluid plunger that is in contact with a first wellbore fluid chamber and a second wellbore fluid chamber, a second inertial mass apparatus with a fluid plunger in contact with the first well bore fluid chamber, a third inertial mass apparatus with a fluid plunger in contact with the second well bore fluid chamber, an Inertial Mass Control System (IMCS) connected to the first inertial mass apparatus, and a power source providing power to the Inertial Mass Control System.

    Distinctive land seismic sweep
    3.
    发明授权
    Distinctive land seismic sweep 有权
    独特的地震扫描

    公开(公告)号:US09217799B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-12-22

    申请号:US13874168

    申请日:2013-04-30

    Abstract: The invention is an electric sweep type seismic vibrator source of the type used in seismic prospecting for hydrocarbons. The source uses an engine and generator combination to create electric power for all systems on the source such as driving a frame of linear electric motors that direct a rod or piston to contact the ground in a recurring fashion along with driving the source from location to location through a survey area. Preferably a foot is arranged on the bottom end of the rod or piston for contact with the ground and by engaging the grid of motors to push down against the ground in a rapid progression, acoustic energy is created and delivered into the ground for geophones to sense and record. However, the rapid progression of pulses or sweep of seismic energy is delivered in a distinctive fashion as compared to a conventional upsweep or downsweep and the distinctiveness is also achieved by creating a designed cadence or timing such that each pulse in a series of pulses is not delivered in a regular timing. Several similar seismic sources may be employed where each is provided with its own distinctive series of pulses such that each may be identified within the data record and source separation from a number of seismic sources may be accomplished.

    Abstract translation: 本发明是用于碳氢化合物地震勘探的电扫型地震振动源。 源使用发动机和发电机组合来为源上的所有系统创建电力,例如驱动线性电动机的框架,其引导杆或活塞以反复的方式接触地面,同时将源从位置驱动到位置 通过一个调查区。 优选地,脚放置在杆或活塞的底端上以与地面接触并且通过接合马达的格栅以快速进展地向下推动地面,产生声能并将其输送到地面中以使地震检波器感测 并记录。 然而,与传统的上升或下行扫描相比,脉冲或地震能量的快速进展以独特的方式传递,并且通过创建设计的节奏或定时也可以实现独特性,使得一系列脉冲中的每个脉冲不是 定期交付。 可以采用几个类似的地震源,其中每个具有其自己独特的一系列脉冲,使得每个可以在数据记录中被识别,并且可以实现与多个地震源的源分离。

    Wide Bandwidth Borehole Dipole Source
    4.
    发明申请
    Wide Bandwidth Borehole Dipole Source 审中-公开
    宽带宽钻孔偶极子源

    公开(公告)号:US20150143888A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-05-28

    申请号:US14406502

    申请日:2012-06-11

    Abstract: A dipole source for borehole acoustic logging is provided, including a cylindrical shell, a center beam coupled to the cylindrical shell and a movable projector inside the cylindrical shell to impact the center beam. The dipole source includes a cavity acoustically insulating the interior of the cylindrical shell from the exterior of the cylindrical shell. An acoustic logging tool for making measurements of a substrate surrounding a borehole with a body insertable in the borehole is also provided. The body includes an acoustic detector and a dipole source as above, along the axial length. The acoustic logging tool may include a control unit to process data collected from the acoustic detector and obtain information about the substrate surrounding the borehole. According to embodiments disclosed herein, a method for operating a dipole source and an acoustic logging tool as above is provided.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于井眼声学测井的偶极源,包括圆柱形壳体,耦合到圆柱形壳体的中心梁和圆柱形壳体内的可移动投影仪以撞击中心梁。 偶极源包括将圆柱形壳体的内部与圆柱形壳体的外部隔离的腔体。 还提供了一种声学测井工具,用于利用可插入钻孔中的主体来测量钻孔周围的基底。 身体沿轴向长度包括如上所述的声检测器和偶极源。 声学测井工具可以包括控制单元,用于处理从声学检测器收集的数据,并获得有关围绕钻孔的基底的信息。 根据本文公开的实施例,提供了如上所述的用于操作偶极源和声学测井工具的方法。

    Tunable Down-Hole Stimulation System
    5.
    发明申请
    Tunable Down-Hole Stimulation System 审中-公开
    可调谐井下刺激系统

    公开(公告)号:US20140332199A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-11-13

    申请号:US14340634

    申请日:2014-07-25

    CPC classification number: E21B43/267 E21B4/14 E21B28/00 E21B43/25 G01V1/155

    Abstract: Tunable down-hole stimulation systems feature closed-loop control of pumps and tunable down-hole stimulators. Stimulators generate and hydraulically transmit broad vibration spectra tuned for resonance excitation and fracturing of geologic materials adjacent to the wellbore. Feedback data for controlling stimulation includes backscatter vibration originating in stimulated geologic material and detected at the stimulator(s). For initial fracturing with relatively large particle sizes, the power spectral density (PSD) of each stimulator output is down-shifted toward the lower resonant frequencies of large particles. As fracturing proceeds to smaller (proppant-sized) fragments having higher resonant frequencies, backscatter vibration guides progressive up-shifting of stimulator PSD to higher vibration frequencies. Stimulator power requirements are minimized by concentrating vibration energy efficiently in frequency bands to which geologic materials are most sensitive at every stage of stimulation. Geologic fragmentation efficiency is thus optimized, with inherent potential for plain-water fracs completed with self-generated proppant.

    Abstract translation: 可调谐的井下刺激系统具有泵和可调谐井下刺激器的闭环控制。 刺激器产生和液压传输调谐为与井眼相邻的地质材料的共振激发和压裂的宽振动光谱。 用于控制刺激的反馈数据包括源自刺激地质材料并在刺激器处检测的反向散射振动。 对于具有相对较大粒度的初始压裂,每个刺激器输出的功率谱密度(PSD)向大颗粒的较低共振频率向下移动。 随着压裂进行到具有较高谐振频率的较小(支撑剂大小)碎片,反向散射振动引导刺激器PSD的逐渐向上移位到更高的振动频率。 通过将振动能量有效地集中在地质材料在每个刺激阶段最为敏感的频带中,可以最大限度地提高刺激能力。 因此,优化了地质碎裂效率,并利用自生产的支撑剂完成了纯水裂缝的固有潜力。

    DISTINCTIVE LAND SEISMIC SWEEP
    6.
    发明申请
    DISTINCTIVE LAND SEISMIC SWEEP 有权
    区别地震

    公开(公告)号:US20130286780A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-31

    申请号:US13874168

    申请日:2013-04-30

    Abstract: The invention is an electric sweep type seismic vibrator source of the type used in seismic prospecting for hydrocarbons. The source uses an engine and generator combination to create electric power for all systems on the source such as driving a frame of linear electric motors that direct a rod or piston to contact the ground in a recurring fashion along with driving the source from location to location through a survey area. Preferably a foot is arranged on the bottom end of the rod or piston for contact with the ground and by engaging the grid of motors to push down against the ground in a rapid progression, acoustic energy is created and delivered into the ground for geophones to sense and record. However, the rapid progression of pulses or sweep of seismic energy is delivered in a distinctive fashion as compared to a conventional upsweep or downsweep and the distinctiveness is also achieved by creating a designed cadence or timing such that each pulse in a series of pulses is not delivered in a regular timing. Several similar seismic sources may be employed where each is provided with its own distinctive series of pulses such that each may be identified within the data record and source separation from a number of seismic sources may be accomplished.

    Abstract translation: 本发明是用于碳氢化合物地震勘探的电扫型地震振动源。 源使用发动机和发电机组合来为源上的所有系统创建电力,例如驱动线性电动机的框架,其引导杆或活塞以反复的方式接触地面,同时将源从位置驱动到位置 通过一个调查区。 优选地,脚放置在杆或活塞的底端上以与地面接触并且通过接合马达的格栅以快速进展地向下推动地面,产生声能并将其输送到地面中以使地震检波器感测 并记录。 然而,与传统的上升或下行扫描相比,脉冲或地震能量的快速进展以独特的方式传递,并且通过创建设计的节奏或定时也可以实现独特性,使得一系列脉冲中的每个脉冲不是 定期交付。 可以采用几个类似的地震源,其中每个具有其自己独特的一系列脉冲,使得每个可以在数据记录中被识别,并且可以实现与多个地震源的源分离。

    ALTERNATIVE VIBRATOR ACTUATOR SOURCE
    7.
    发明申请
    ALTERNATIVE VIBRATOR ACTUATOR SOURCE 有权
    替代振动器执行器源

    公开(公告)号:US20130286771A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-31

    申请号:US13873358

    申请日:2013-04-30

    CPC classification number: G01V1/155 G01V1/09 G01V1/143 G01V1/145 G01V1/147

    Abstract: The invention is an electric sweep type seismic vibrator source of the type used in seismic prospecting for hydrocarbons. The source uses an engine and generator combination to create electric power to drive a frame of linear electric motors that direct a rod or piston to contact the ground in a recurring fashion. Preferably, a foot is arranged on the bottom end of the rod or piston for contact with the ground and by engaging the grid of motors to push down against the ground in a rapid progression, acoustic energy is created and delivered into the ground for geophones to sense and record.

    Abstract translation: 本发明是用于碳氢化合物地震勘探的电扫型地震振动源。 该源使用发动机和发电机组合来产生电力以驱动线性电动机的框架,其引导杆或活塞以反复的方式接触地面。 优选地,脚放置在杆或活塞的底端上以与地面接触并且通过接合马达的格栅以快速进展向下推压地面,产生声能并将其输送到地面检测器的地面 感觉和记录。

    Devices and Systems for Controlling Harmonic Distortion in Seismic Sources
    8.
    发明申请
    Devices and Systems for Controlling Harmonic Distortion in Seismic Sources 有权
    用于控制地震源谐波失真的装置和系统

    公开(公告)号:US20130264141A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-10

    申请号:US13856528

    申请日:2013-04-04

    Applicant: INOVA, LTD.

    CPC classification number: G01V1/133 G01V1/005 G01V1/143 G01V1/155

    Abstract: A seismic source signal apparatus for generating a seismic source signal may include a seismic source component for coupling a reaction mass to the earth; a controllable valve operatively connected to the seismic source component; and a controller controlling the controllable valve with a primary control signal generated by using a model of a response of the controllable valve over a selected operating range. The model is used to reduce nonlinearity in flow versus displacement response of the controllable valve.

    Abstract translation: 用于产生地震源信号的地震源信号装置可以包括用于将反作用物质耦合到地球的地震源组件; 可操作地连接到地震源组件的可控阀; 以及控制器,其通过使用在所选择的操作范围上的可控阀的响应的模型而产生的主控制信号来控制可控阀。 该模型用于降低可控阀的流量与位移响应的非线性。

    ELECTROMAGNETIC SEISMIC VIBRATOR ARCHITECTURE
    9.
    发明申请
    ELECTROMAGNETIC SEISMIC VIBRATOR ARCHITECTURE 有权
    电磁地震振动架构

    公开(公告)号:US20120147709A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-06-14

    申请号:US13235336

    申请日:2011-09-16

    CPC classification number: G01V1/005 B06B1/045 G01V1/155

    Abstract: Aspects described herein relate to an electromagnetic seismic vibrator (EMSV) architecture that provide wide frequency range operation, ground force application with high fidelity, and low environmental impact. The EMSV architecture can include a base member that can support a force coil and mitigate electrical heating due, at least in part, to spurious currents. The EMSV architecture can include means for restricting movement of a reaction member included in the EMSV architecture relative to the base member. Such means can permit mitigation of damage of the EMSV architecture in scenarios in which control of the EMSV architecture may fail.

    Abstract translation: 本文描述的方面涉及提供宽频率范围操作,高保真度的地面力施加和低环境影响的电磁地震振动器(EMSV)架构。 EMSV架构可以包括可以支持力线圈并且至少部分地由于杂散电流而减轻电加热的基座构件。 EMSV架构可以包括用于限制包括在EMSV架构中的反应构件相对于基座构件的移动的装置。 在EMSV架构的控制可能失败的情况下,这种方法可以减轻EMSV架构的损坏。

    Drive assembly for acoustic sources
    10.
    发明授权
    Drive assembly for acoustic sources 有权
    声源驱动组件

    公开(公告)号:US06851511B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-02-08

    申请号:US10160230

    申请日:2002-05-31

    CPC classification number: G01V1/155

    Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a drive assembly for a seismic land vibrator is provided. The drive assembly comprises at least a first spring element. The first spring element operates in at least two vibration modes in a seismic frequency band of interest. The drive assembly also comprises a baseplate, a driver, and a reaction mass. The driver interacts with the reaction mass and the first spring element to transfer energy to the baseplate.

    Abstract translation: 在本发明的一个实施例中,提供了一种用于地震台面振动器的驱动组件。 驱动组件至少包括第一弹簧元件。 第一弹簧元件在感兴趣的地震频带中以至少两个振动模式工作。 驱动组件还包括基板,驱动器和反作用块。 驱动器与反应物质和第一弹簧元件相互作用以将能量转移到基板。

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