MINING METHOD FOR GASSY AND LOW PERMEABILITY COAL SEAMS

    公开(公告)号:WO2012174586A3

    公开(公告)日:2012-12-27

    申请号:PCT/AU2012/000688

    申请日:2012-06-15

    Applicant: GRAY, Ian

    Inventor: GRAY, Ian

    Abstract: A method of degassing a coal seam by djrectionally drilling a borehole in a rock formation that is adjacent the coal seam, or between two different coal seams. The borehole is then pressurised to fracture the adjacent coal seam(s) to enhance the permeability thereof and allow fluids to flow from the coal seam to the borehole and be extracted from the coal seam.

    METHOD OF CONSOLIDATING SAND IN A SUBTERRANEAN FORMATION
    2.
    发明申请
    METHOD OF CONSOLIDATING SAND IN A SUBTERRANEAN FORMATION 审中-公开
    在下层形成中综合砂的方法

    公开(公告)号:WO2008053156A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-05-08

    申请号:PCT/GB2007/004005

    申请日:2007-10-19

    Abstract: Sand in unconsolidated subterranean formations causes problems in oil recovery, which can be overcome by a method of consolidating sand in a subterranean formation, which method comprises: (i) contacting said sand in a first location in the presence of water with a slurry in a liquid medium of cement of average particle size less than 10 microns to produce in said medium a mixture comprising sand, water and some of the cement, and a remainder comprising the rest of the cement, (ii) preferably separating from said location said remainder from said mixture, (iii) which mixture is allowed to set to give permeable consolidated sand.

    Abstract translation: 未固结的地层中的砂子引起油回收中的问题,这可以通过在地层中固结沙子的方法来克服,该方法包括:(i)在水存在的第一位置将所述砂与浆料在 平均粒径小于10微米的水泥液体介质在所述介质中产生包含砂,水和一些水泥的混合物,剩余部分包括水泥的其余部分,(ii)优选地从所述位置分离所述剩余部分 所述混合物,(iii)允许混合物设置以产生可渗透的固结砂。

    SIMPLE ROTARY STEERABLE DRILLING SYSTEM
    3.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:WO2019100116A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-05-31

    申请号:PCT/AU2018/051254

    申请日:2018-11-23

    Applicant: GRAY, Ian

    Inventor: GRAY, Ian

    CPC classification number: E21B7/067

    Abstract: A steering collar for deflecting a drill string in a borehole to cause the borehole to be drilled in a different direction. The steering collar surrounds a hollow drive shaft which is driven by the drill string. During normal drilling operations, the steering collar does not rotate with the drive shaft. The steering collar has three sets of pistons operated by the pressure of the drilling fluid, one set of which is pressure relieved. Drill fluid that is pumped down the drill string flows into the hollow drive shaft and through ports to activate the pistons which thereby force corresponding pads outwardly into contact with the sidewall of the borehole. Since the one set of pistons is pressure relieved, it does not force its pad against the borehole sidewall with as much pressure as the other two sets of pistons force their pads against the sidewall of the borehole. Accordingly, the steering collar is deflected laterally in the borehole so that the drill bit is also steered laterally to cause drilling in a different direction. In order to reorient the steering collar in the borehole, the steering collar can be locked to the drive shaft so that when the drill string is rotated, the steering collar is also rotated so that it is moved to a new angular position in the borehole.

    EXTERNAL CASING PACKER
    4.
    发明申请
    EXTERNAL CASING PACKER 审中-公开
    外壳包装机

    公开(公告)号:WO2011060493A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-05-26

    申请号:PCT/AU2010/001548

    申请日:2010-11-19

    Applicant: GRAY, Ian

    Inventor: GRAY, Ian

    CPC classification number: E21B33/14 E21B33/127

    Abstract: A method and apparatus for cementing a zone of borehole casing using an external casing packer (ECP). The method involves sealing the base of the ECP with a ball dropped in a seat, and then pressurising the casing to inflate an elastomeric packer sleeve through a one-way valve. When a design differential pressure is reached across the casing and elastomeric sleeve, a grout valve In the upper part of the packer opens to limit the sleeve inflation pressure and to provide a one-way valve through which cement grout passes to permit grouting of the annulυs between the casing and the borehole.

    Abstract translation: 一种使用外部封隔器(ECP)固井钻井套管区域的方法和装置。 该方法包括用滴落在座椅中的球密封ECP的底座,然后对壳体加压以通过单向阀使弹性封隔器套管膨胀。 当外壳和弹性体套筒达到设计差压时,灌浆阀在封隔器的上部开口以限制套管充气压力,并提供一个单向阀,水泥浆通过该阀通过,以允许灌浆 在壳体和钻孔之间。

    PUMP CONTROL SYSTEM
    5.
    发明申请
    PUMP CONTROL SYSTEM 审中-公开
    泵控制系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2006010202A1

    公开(公告)日:2006-02-02

    申请号:PCT/AU2005/001092

    申请日:2005-07-26

    Applicant: GRAY, Ian

    Inventor: GRAY, Ian

    CPC classification number: F04D15/0209

    Abstract: A pumping system in which a pump (5) is controlled by a programmed controller (22) is response to input signals from an inlet pressure transducer (3) and an outlet pressure transducer (15) and in certain circumstances inputs from various flow sensors (4, 19). The controller (22) can be programmed to allow the pump (5) to prematurely operate before an outlet pressure reaches a low pressure threshold, when usage of the liquid is high. The controller (22) can be programmed to detect a lack of prime of the pump (5), to restore prime once the pump (5) has lost prime, and to prevent successive on/off pump cycles when the outlet flow is continuous and at a moderate or low level.

    Abstract translation: 其中泵(5)由编程控制器(22)控制的泵送系统响应来自入口压力传感器(3)和出口压力传感器(15)的输入信号,并且在某些情况下来自各种流量传感器( 4,19)。 当液体使用量高时,控制器(22)可被编程为允许泵(5)在出口压力达到低压阈值之前过早地操作。 控制器(22)可被编程为检测泵(5)的质量缺失,以便一旦泵(5)已经失去原料,就恢复起动,并且当出口流连续时防止连续的开/关泵循环,并且 处于中等或低水平。

    HYDRAULIC MINING SYSTEM FOR TABULAR OREBODIES UTILISING DIRECTIONAL DRILLING TECHNIQUES
    6.
    发明申请
    HYDRAULIC MINING SYSTEM FOR TABULAR OREBODIES UTILISING DIRECTIONAL DRILLING TECHNIQUES 审中-公开
    利用方向钻井技术的塔式井筒液压采矿系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2012009759A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-01-26

    申请号:PCT/AU2011/000921

    申请日:2011-07-21

    Applicant: GRAY, Ian

    Inventor: GRAY, Ian

    CPC classification number: E21C45/00 E21B43/292 E21F13/04

    Abstract: A mining system for extracting ore using directional drilling techniques to obtain access to the orebody. Spaced-apart roadways are formed in the ore formation, with a downhill roadway being lower in elevation than the other roadway, and the downhill roadway having a ditch therein draining downhill. A borehole is formed between roadways in the ore formation using the directional drill bit, and then the end of the drill string is equipped with a jetting nozzle. The jetting nozzle is moved within the borehole to erode the formation and mine the ore. In one embodiment, a slurry of mined ore and jetting fluid flows as a slurry down the intersection of the mined face and the floor towards a ditch formed in the downhill roadway. In another embodiment, a slurry of the mined ore and the jetting fluid flows down the borehole, and then down the ditch formed in the downhill roadway. In each case, the ore flows down the downhill roadway to a sump. From the sump, the ore is carried to the surface for transportation and eventual refining or use.

    Abstract translation: 一种采用定向钻井技术提取矿石以开采矿体的采矿系统。 在矿石组合中形成了分开的道路,其下坡道路的高度低于其他道路,下坡道路在其下方有一个沟渠。 使用定向钻头在矿石中的道路之间形成钻孔,然后钻柱的端部配备有喷射喷嘴。 喷射喷嘴在钻孔内移动以侵蚀地层并挖掘矿石。 在一个实施例中,矿石和喷射流体的浆料作为浆料沿着开采的面和地板的交叉点朝向形成在下坡道路中的沟槽流动。 在另一个实施例中,开采的矿石和喷射流体的浆料沿钻孔向下流动,然后沿着形成在下坡道路中的沟槽向下流动。 在每种情况下,矿石都沿着下坡道路流下一个水槽。 从矿槽,矿石被运送到地面运输和最终精炼或使用。

    SYSTEM FOR ANALYSING GAS FROM STRATA BEING DRILLED UNDER HIGH MUD FLOWS
    7.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM FOR ANALYSING GAS FROM STRATA BEING DRILLED UNDER HIGH MUD FLOWS 审中-公开
    用于从高流量钻井下分析气体的系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2011060494A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-05-26

    申请号:PCT/AU2010/001549

    申请日:2010-11-19

    Applicant: GRAY, Ian

    Inventor: GRAY, Ian

    CPC classification number: E21B21/01 E21B21/067 E21B49/005

    Abstract: A gas analysis system for determining the gas content of subterranean strata. A boring operation is commenced to form a borehole into or through a subterranean formation, such as a coal or shale formation to determine the gas content thereof. The drill fluid, cuttings and any desorbed gas is carried from the downhole location to surface analysing equipment in a closed system, so that the desorbed gases are not exposed to the air. The drill stem is capped or sealed at the surface, as well as the wellbore annulus to effectively seal the drill liquid, cuttings and desorbed gasses. The drill fluid, cuttings and desorbed gasses from the formation are coupled from the wellhead apparatus to the gas processing equipment via a closed system so that the constituents and volume of the gas can be determined.

    Abstract translation: 用于确定地层气体含量的气体分析系统。 开始钻孔操作以在地下地层中形成钻孔,例如煤或页岩地层以确定其气体含量。 钻井液,钻屑和任何解吸的气体在封闭系统中从井下位置运送到地面分析设备,使得解吸附的气体不暴露于空气中。 钻杆在表面加盖或密封,以及井筒环,以有效地密封钻液,切屑和解吸气体。 来自地层的钻井液,钻屑和解吸气体通过封闭系统从井口装置耦合到气体处理设备,从而可以确定气体的组分和体积。

    GAS-LIQUID-SOLID SEPARATOR
    8.
    发明申请
    GAS-LIQUID-SOLID SEPARATOR 审中-公开
    气体 - 液体固体分离器

    公开(公告)号:WO2010115234A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-10-14

    申请号:PCT/AU2010/000386

    申请日:2010-04-06

    Applicant: GRAY, Ian

    Inventor: GRAY, Ian

    CPC classification number: B04C5/13 B01D45/12 B04C5/14 B04C5/15 B04C5/22

    Abstract: The invention is a separator designed to separate an incoming stream of liquid, gas, and some particulate matter into a separate gas stream, and a separate liquid stream containing the particulate matter. This is achieved through cyclonic action and the use of a float to operate internal valves within the cyclone. The float is mounted on a shaft which is rotated by the motion of the incoming fluid stream and this motion is used to agitate the solids in the liquid so as to prevent the outlet port from becoming jammed. The outlet port also has an auger contained therein that removes particulate matter.

    Abstract translation: 本发明是一种分离器,其被设计成将液体,气体和一些颗粒物质的进入流分离成单独的气流,以及分离的含有颗粒物质的液体流。 这是通过气旋作用和使用浮子来操作旋风分离器内的内部阀来实现的。 浮子安装在通过进入的流体流的运动而旋转的轴上,并且该运动用于搅动液体中的固体,以防止出口堵塞。 出口还具有其中包含的螺旋钻,其中除去颗粒物质。

    AUXILIARY TANK AND MAINS WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
    9.
    发明申请
    AUXILIARY TANK AND MAINS WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM 审中-公开
    辅助油罐和主要供水系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2010063068A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-10

    申请号:PCT/AU2009/001571

    申请日:2009-12-01

    Applicant: GRAY, Ian

    Inventor: GRAY, Ian

    Abstract: A water supply system that supplies water to a plumbing system from either a mains supply, or an auxiliary supply. In a default state, a shuttle valve is pressure balanced and couples water from the mains supply to the plumbing system via mains inlet port and outlet port, and in another state the shuttle valve is pressure unbalanced and moved so that auxiliary water is coupled to the plumbing system via an auxiliary inlet port and the outlet port of the shuttle valve. Water is drawn from an auxiliary tank and coupled to the plumbing system when two conditions exist, namely when water is demanded, as sensed by flow sensor, and when water is available from the auxiliary supply, as sensed by float system. Water pressure at the auxiliary inlet port causes the shuttle to move from the default state and couple water from the auxiliary inlet port to the outlet port and thus to the plumbing system. When either of the two conditions are not met, the shuttle valve remains in the default state and couples mains water from the mains inlet port to the outlet port and thus to the plumbing system.

    Abstract translation: 供水系统,可从主电源或辅助电源向管道系统供水。 在默认状态下,梭阀是压力平衡的,并且通过主入口和出口将来自主电源的水与管道系统相连,并且在另一状态下,梭阀是压力不平衡和移动的,使得辅助水连接到 管道系统通过辅助入口和梭阀的出口。 当两个条件存在时,即当需要水时,由辅助水箱抽出水,并且如由浮动系统所感测的那样从辅助水源获得水。 辅助入口处的水压使梭子从默认状态移动,并将水从辅助入口端口连接到出口,从而连接到管道系统。 当两个条件中的任何一个都不符合时,梭阀保持在默认状态,并将主干水从电源入口端口连接到出口端口,从而连接到管道系统。

    PERSONAL MOBILITY VEHICLE
    10.
    发明申请
    PERSONAL MOBILITY VEHICLE 审中-公开
    个人机动车

    公开(公告)号:WO2013132201A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-09-12

    申请号:PCT/GB2012/000227

    申请日:2012-03-09

    Applicant: GRAY, Ian

    Inventor: GRAY, Ian

    Abstract: A personal mobility vehicle comprising a platform (10) on which a user of the vehicle can stand, ground-engaging wheels (14, 15, 16) on which the platform (10) is supported, motor drive means, motor control means (20), a column (11) extending upwards from the platform (10) and a leg or thigh support rest (18) mounted on the column.

    Abstract translation: 一种个人行动型车辆,其特征在于,包括车辆用户可以在其上支撑的平台(10),支撑有所述平台(10)的接地轮(14,15,16),马达驱动装置,马达控制装置 ),从平台(10)向上延伸的柱(11)和安装在柱上的腿或大腿支撑座(18)。

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