公开(公告)号：WO2014093760A2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-19

申请号：PCT/US2013/074900

申请日：2013-12-13

Applicant: WEATHERFORD/LAMB, INC.

Inventor： WILKIN, James, F.

IPC: E21B34/14

CPC classification number: E21B34/14 ,  E21B43/12 ,  E21B43/26 ,  E21B2034/007 ,  Y10T137/0318 ,  Y10T137/7781

Abstract: A sliding sleeve opens with a deployed ball. The sleeve has a seat disposed in the housing, and the seat has segments biased outward from one another with a C-ring or other biasing element. Initially, the seat has an expanded state in the sliding sleeve so that the seats segments expand outward against the housing's bore. When an appropriately sized ball is deployed downhole, the ball engages the expanded seat. Fluid pressure applied against the seated ball moves the seat into the inner sleeve's bore. As this occurs, the seat contracts, which increases the engagement area of the seat with the ball. Eventually, the seat reaches the shoulder in the inner sleeve so that pressure applied against the seated ball now moves the inner sleeve in the housing to open the sliding sleeve's flow port.

Abstract translation: 一个滑动套筒打开一个部署的球。 套筒具有设置在壳体中的座位，并且座椅具有用C形环或其它偏置元件彼此向外偏压的段。 最初，座椅在滑动套筒中具有膨胀状态，使得座部分段向外扩张抵靠壳体的孔。 当适当尺寸的球部件被部署在井下时，球接合扩展的座椅。 对着座球施加的流体压力将座椅移动到内套筒的孔中。 当这种情况发生时，座椅收缩，这增加了座椅与球的接合面积。 最后，座椅到达内套筒中的肩部，使得施加在就座球上的压力现在使内套筒移动到壳体中以打开滑套的流动口。

公开(公告)号：WO2014093755A2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-19

申请号：PCT/US2013/074894

申请日：2013-12-13

Applicant: WEATHERFORD/LAMB, INC.

Inventor： CAST, Michael, W.

IPC: E21B34/14

CPC classification number: E21B34/14 ,  E21B43/12 ,  E21B43/26 ,  E21B2034/007 ,  Y10T137/0318 ,  Y10T137/7781

Abstract: A sliding sleeve opens with a deployed ball. The sleeve has a seat disposed in the housing, and the seat has segments biased outward from one another with a C-ring or other biasing element. Initially, the seat has an expanded state in the sliding sleeve so that the seats segments expand outward against the housing's bore. When an appropriately sized ball is deployed downhole, the ball engages the expanded seat. Fluid pressure applied against the seated ball moves the seat into the inner sleeve's bore. As this occurs, the seat contracts, which increases the engagement area of the seat with the ball. Eventually, the seat reaches the shoulder in the inner sleeve so that pressure applied against the seated ball now moves the inner sleeve in the housing to open the sliding sleeve's flow port.

Abstract translation: 一个滑动套筒打开一个部署的球。 套筒具有设置在壳体中的座位，并且座椅具有用C形环或其它偏置元件彼此向外偏压的段。 最初，座椅在滑动套筒中具有膨胀状态，使得座部分段向外扩张抵靠壳体的孔。 当适当尺寸的球部件被部署在井下时，球接合扩展的座椅。 对着座球施加的流体压力将座椅移动到内套筒的孔中。 当这种情况发生时，座椅收缩，这增加了座椅与球的接合面积。 最后，座椅到达内套筒中的肩部，使得施加在就座球上的压力现在将内套筒移动到壳体中以打开滑套的流动口。

公开(公告)号：WO2014052238A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-03

申请号：PCT/US2013/061198

申请日：2013-09-23

Applicant: WEATHERFORD/LAMB, INC.

Inventor： KIM, Byong Jun ,  BANTA, Deborah Lynn ,  BREACH, William David

IPC: C08L101/14 ,  C08L9/02 ,  C08L23/16 ,  C08J3/02

CPC classification number: C09K8/50 ,  C09K8/42 ,  C09K8/422 ,  C09K8/80

Abstract: Swellable compositions including at least one curable elastomer, a least one cure system, at least one high molecular weight (HMW) swelling agent and at least one low molecular weight (LMW) swelling agent. Methods for making swellable compositions including at least one curable elastomer, a least one cure system, at least one high molecular weight (HMW) swelling agent and at least one low molecular weight (LMW) swelling agent. Methods for using swellable compositions including at least one curable elastomer, a least one cure system, at least one high molecular weight (HMW) swelling agent and at least one low molecular weight (LMW) swelling agent.

Abstract translation: 包含至少一种可固化弹性体，至少一种固化体系，至少一种高分子量（HMW）溶胀剂和至少一种低分子量（LMW）溶胀剂的可膨胀组合物。 制备包含至少一种可固化弹性体，至少一种固化体系，至少一种高分子量（HMW）溶胀剂和至少一种低分子量（LMW）溶胀剂）的可膨胀组合物的方法。 使用包括至少一种可固化弹性体，至少一种固化体系，至少一种高分子量（HMW）溶胀剂和至少一种低分子量（LMW）溶胀剂的可膨胀组合物的方法。

公开(公告)号：WO2014047451A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-27

申请号：PCT/US2013/060945

申请日：2013-09-20

Applicant: WEATHERFORD/LAMB, INC.

Inventor： UNALMIS, Omer Haldun ,  LIEVOIS, John

IPC: G01F1/74

CPC classification number: E21B47/102 ,  E21B47/0001 ,  E21B47/06 ,  G01F1/7086 ,  G01F1/74 ,  G01F15/024

Abstract: Multiphase flow measurement in extreme environments such as subsea or in well is a difficult task for many reasons including reliability, survivability, and longevity issues; accessibility to the equipment; and complexity of the varying flow field as a function of position and time. Embodiments of the present invention provide techniques and apparatus for performing subsea multiphase flow measurement by combining two technologies. One is based on infrared water-cut measurement technology which is capable of measuring water and oil concentrations in multiphase flow with up to 99.5% gas volume fractions. The second technology is based on in-well fiber-optic flow measurement capable of resolving gas and total liquid flow through the measurements of flow velocity, fluid mixture speed of sound, and absolute pressure and temperature at meter location. This hybrid system represents an approach to subsea multiphase metering that may offer advantages compared to traditional systems for some applications.

Abstract translation: 在诸如海底或井下的极端环境中的多相流量测量是一个困难的任务，包括可靠性，生存能力和寿命问题在内的许多原因; 无障碍设备; 和变化流场的复杂性作为位置和时间的函数。 本发明的实施例提供了通过组合两种技术来执行海底多相流测量的技术和装置。 一种是基于红外线水切割测量技术，其能够测量多相流中的水和油浓度，具有高达99.5％的气体体积分数。 第二种技术是基于井内光纤流量测量，能够通过测量流速，流体混合声速和仪表位置的绝对压力和温度来测量气体和总液体流量。 这种混合系统代表了一种海底多相测量的方法，与传统的系统相比，它可以为某些应用提供优势。

公开(公告)号：WO2014043396A2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-20

申请号：PCT/US2013/059528

申请日：2013-09-12

Applicant: WEATHERFORD/LAMB, INC.

Inventor： GRAY, Kevin L.

IPC: E21B33/04

CPC classification number: E21B19/24 ,  E21B7/12 ,  E21B19/002 ,  E21B33/085

Abstract: A rotating control device (RCD) includes: a tubular housing having a flange formed at each end thereof; a stripper seal for receiving and sealing against a tubular; a bearing for supporting rotation of the stripper seal relative to the housing; a retainer for connecting the stripper seal to the bearing; and a tachometer. The tachometer includes a probe connected to the retainer and including: a tilt sensor; an angular speed sensor; an angular acceleration sensor; a first wireless data coupling; and a microcontroller operable to receive measurements from the sensors and to transmit the measurements to a base using the first wireless data coupling. The tachometer further includes the base connected to the housing and including: a second wireless data coupling operable to receive the measurements; and an electronics package in communication with the second wireless data coupling and operable to relay the measurements to an offshore drilling unit.

Abstract translation: 旋转控制装置（RCD）包括：管状壳体，其具有在其每个端部处形成的凸缘; 用于接收和密封管状物的汽提器密封件; 用于支撑剥离密封件相对于壳体的旋转的轴承; 用于将汽提器密封件连接到轴承的保持器; 和转速表。 转速表包括连接到保持器的探针并且包括：倾斜传感器; 角速度传感器; 角加速度传感器; 第一无线数据耦合; 以及微控制器，其可操作以从所述传感器接收测量结果并且使用所述第一无线数据耦合将所述测量结果发送到基座。 转速计还包括连接到壳体的基座，并且包括：可操作以接收测量结果的第二无线数据连接器; 以及与第二无线数据耦合通信并且可操作以将测量结果中继到海上钻探单元的电子组件。

公开(公告)号：WO2013152040A2

公开(公告)日：2013-10-10

申请号：PCT/US2013/035022

申请日：2013-04-02

Applicant: WEATHERFORD/LAMB, INC.

Inventor： ROCHFORD, Brian ,  ARBEAU, John ,  RANGEL, Jim

IPC: G01V1/40

CPC classification number: E21B47/101 ,  E21B34/06 ,  E21B47/00 ,  E21B47/09 ,  E21B47/091 ,  E21B2034/007 ,  G01V1/40 ,  G01V2210/36 ,  G01V2210/38

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for using multi-component geophones and/or multi-component geophone arrays to measure flow-induced acoustic energy produced in wellbores are provided. With the use of the multi-component geophones, the measured acoustic energy may be resolved into its directional components. The computed directional energy components may be mathematically compared to numerically highlight ambient flow conditions (e.g., leaks in casing or other conduit, points of fluid entry/exit/restrictions between the casing and the formation). The use of an array of multi-component geophones allows for the use of geophone move-out curves to further identify acoustic energy source locations.

Abstract translation: 提供了使用多组分地震检波器和/或多组分地震检波器阵列来测量在井筒中产生的流动引起的声能的方法和装置。 通过使用多组分地震检波器，测量的声能可以被解析成其定向分量。 所计算的定向能量分量可以数学上比较数值上突出的环境流量条件（例如，套管或其他导管中的泄漏，流体进入/出口点/壳体与地层之间的限制）。 使用多组分地震检波器阵列可以使用地音检波器移出曲线来进一步识别声能源位置。

公开(公告)号：WO2013134707A3

公开(公告)日：2013-09-12

申请号：PCT/US2013/030002

申请日：2013-03-08

Applicant: WEATHERFORD/LAMB, INC.

Inventor： DUNPHY, James R. ,  GRUNBECK, John J. ,  BOEMMELS, Bryan ,  DAIGLE, Guy

IPC: G01D5/353 ,  G02B6/44 ,  G02B6/42

Abstract: An optical transducer is provided. A "measuring" portion of the transducer may be exposed to a high pressure and fluids when the optical transducer is deployed (e.g., in a wellbore or other industrial setting). The transducer may include an optical waveguide with a first portion that forms a first seal that isolates an "instrumentation" portion of the transducer from exposure to the high pressure and fluids to which the measuring portion may be exposed. The transducer may also include a second seal with a "stack" of material elements that contact a second portion of the optical waveguide to also isolate the instrumentation portion of the transducer from exposure to the high pressure and fluids to which the measuring portion may be exposed.

公开(公告)号：WO2013126822A3

公开(公告)日：2013-08-29

申请号：PCT/US2013/027490

申请日：2013-02-22

Applicant: WEATHERFORD/LAMB, INC.

Inventor： TWARDOWSKI, Eric, M. ,  ODELL, II, Albert, C. ,  TREVINO, Jose, A.

IPC: E21B7/20 ,  E21B33/14

Abstract: In one embodiment, a casing bit drive assembly may be used with a casing drilling system. The casing bit drive assembly may include one or more of the following: a retrievable drilling motor; a decoupled casing sub; a releasable coupling between the motor and casing bit; a releasable coupling between the motor and casing; a cement diverter; and a casing bit.

公开(公告)号：WO2013103787A2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-11

申请号：PCT/US2013/020247

申请日：2013-01-04

Applicant: WEATHERFORD/LAMB, INC.

Inventor： VAN PETEGEM, Ronald ,  BROUSSARD, John, P. ,  HALL, Christopher ,  ZIMMERMAN, Patrick, J.

IPC: E21B43/04

CPC classification number: E21B43/04

Abstract: A gravel pack operation disposes slurry from an inner string into the annulus around a shoe track. A valve on the shoe track can open and close flow through a port, and seats around the port allow an outlet of the tool to seal with the port. When the valve is open and the outlet sealed with the port, the slurry in the string is pumped into the borehole around the shoe track by flowing the slurry from the outlet into the borehole through the flow port. As this occurs, gravel collects around the shoe track, and fluid returns in the borehole flow back into the shoe track through a screen disposed toward the track's toe. Once inside the shoe track, the fluid returns communicate through a bypass on the shoe track around the sealed outlet and port. At this point, the fluid returns can pass uphole in the gravel pack assembly.

Abstract translation: 砾石包装操作将浆料从内部绳子排放到围绕鞋履轨道的环形空间中。 鞋履轨道上的阀可以打开和关闭通过端口的流动，并且端口周围的座允许工具的出口与端口密封。 当阀门打开并且出口用端口密封时，通过将浆料从出口流出到井眼中，通过流动端口将串中的浆料泵送到鞋履轨道周围的钻孔中。 当这种情况发生时，砾石围绕鞋履收集，并且钻孔中的流体返回通过设置在轨道的脚趾处的屏幕流回到鞋履轨道。 一旦进入鞋履轨道，流体返回通过密封出口和端口周围的鞋履路径上的旁路进行通信。 此时，流体返回可以通过砾石充填组件中的孔。

公开(公告)号：WO2013103786A2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-11

申请号：PCT/US2013/020246

申请日：2013-01-04

Applicant: WEATHERFORD/LAMB, INC.

Inventor： BROUSSARD, John, P. ,  VAN PETEGAM, Ronald ,  HALL, Christopher ,  ZIMMERMAN, Partrick, J. ,  RITCHEY, Brian ,  VAN CLIEF, Rockni

IPC: E21B23/00 ,  E21B19/00

CPC classification number: E21B43/04 ,  E21B17/07 ,  E21B47/09

Abstract: A downhole assembly, such as a toe-to-heel gravel pack assembly, has a body with a body passage, outlet ports for slurry, and screens for fluid returns. An inner string deploys in the body to perform the toe-to-heel gravel packing. A telescoping adjustment device allows the inner string to space out properly when deployed to the toe of the assembly. Sealing surfaces or seats of a locating device in the body separate a sealable space and seal against seals on the inner string movably disposed therein. Fluid pumped in the string produces a pressure buildup when the string's port communicates with the sealable space. The pressure buildup indicates that the tool is positioned at a first location in the assembly, and other positions for placement of the tool can then be calculated therefrom.

Abstract translation: 井下组件，例如脚趾至脚跟砾石包装组件，具有主体，其具有主体通道，用于浆料的出口和用于流体返回的筛网。 内部的绳子在身体中部署，以执行脚跟砾石包装。 伸缩式调节装置允许内部柱在部署到组件的脚趾时适当地空出。 主体中的定位装置的密封表面或座分离可密封空间并密封可移动地设置在其中的内柱上的密封件。 当弦的端口与可密封空间连通时，在弦中泵送的流体产生压力积聚。 压力累积表示工具位于组件中的第一位置，然后可以从其中计算用于放置工具的其他位置。