公开(公告)号：US20120063268A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-15

申请号：US13227289

申请日：2011-09-07

Applicant: Christopher J. Powell ,  Rocco DiFoggio ,  Datong Sun ,  David M. Chace

Inventor： Christopher J. Powell ,  Rocco DiFoggio ,  Datong Sun ,  David M. Chace

IPC: G01S15/00

CPC classification number: G01F1/74 ,  E21B47/101 ,  G01F1/662 ,  G01F1/667

Abstract: Pairs of acoustic transducers positioned at different radial distances in a conduit are used to measure travel times of acoustic signals in opposite directions and inclined to the direction of a fluid flow in the borehole. These contrapropagation measurements are used to estimate fluid velocity and volumetric flow rates of the fluid components in the conduit.

Abstract translation: 在导管中定位在不同径向距离处的成对的声换能器用于测量声信号在相反方向上的行进时间并且倾斜于钻孔中的流体流动的方向。 这些对照测量用于估计导管中流体组分的流体速度和体积流量。

公开(公告)号：US20110214879A1

公开(公告)日：2011-09-08

申请号：US13039063

申请日：2011-03-02

Applicant: Rocco DiFoggio

Inventor： Rocco DiFoggio

IPC: E21B43/00

CPC classification number: E21B47/06 ,  E21B47/01

Abstract: A device and related method for conducting a wellbore operation controls a tool by using at least one pressure estimated at a contact between a reaction surface and a contact face associated with the tool. The device may include a contact face and a sensor associated with the contact face. The sensor may be configured to estimate a pressure applied to the contact face.

Abstract translation: 用于进行井眼操作的装置和相关方法通过使用在与工具相关联的反应表面和接触面之间的接触处估计的至少一个压力来控制工具。 该装置可以包括接触面和与接触面相关联的传感器。 传感器可以被配置为估计施加到接触面的压力。

公开(公告)号：US07969571B2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-28

申请号：US12354117

申请日：2009-01-15

Applicant: Rocco DiFoggio

Inventor： Rocco DiFoggio

IPC: G01J3/28

CPC classification number: E21B47/123 ,  E21B47/00 ,  G01N21/552 ,  G01N2021/8528 ,  G01V3/30

Abstract: An apparatus for estimating a property of a fluid downhole, is provided an includes: an optical fiber that receives light emitted from a light source and including an unclad portion adapted for contacting the fluid; a photodetector for receiving optical signals from the portion; and a spectrometer for obtaining an evanescent spectrum of the fluid from the portion. A method and a system are included.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于估计井下流体性质的装置，其包括：光纤，其接收从光源发射的光并且包括适于接触流体的未包围部分; 用于从该部分接收光信号的光电检测器; 以及用于从该部分获得流体的渐逝光谱的光谱仪。 包括一种方法和系统。

公开(公告)号：US07857066B2

公开(公告)日：2010-12-28

申请号：US12024823

申请日：2008-02-01

Applicant: Rocco DiFoggio ,  Roderick A. Larson ,  Jeffrey R. Honekamp

Inventor： Rocco DiFoggio ,  Roderick A. Larson ,  Jeffrey R. Honekamp

IPC: E21B23/03

CPC classification number: H02N2/10 ,  E21B23/00 ,  E21B34/066 ,  F04B17/003 ,  F04B47/00 ,  G01J3/06 ,  G01J2003/1243 ,  G01V1/145 ,  G01V1/38 ,  G01V11/005 ,  H02N2/101 ,  Y02A90/36

Abstract: In one aspect, an apparatus for use in a wellbore is provided that may include: a tool configured to be conveyed into the wellbore by a conveying member; and an electro-active polymer device (“EAP device”) configured to connect the tool to the conveying member when the EAP device is in a first mode or position and disconnect the tool from the conveying member when the EAP device is in a second mode or position. In another aspect, a method for releasing a tool in a wellbore is provided which includes: releasably connecting an EAP device to a conveying member and the tool; conveying the tool in the wellbore with the conveying member; and electrically activating the EAP device to release the tool from the conveying member in the wellbore.

Abstract translation: 在一个方面，提供了一种用于井眼的装置，其可以包括：构造成通过传送构件输送到井眼中的工具; 以及当所述EAP设备处于第一模式或位置并且当所述EAP设备处于第二模式时将所述工具从所述传送构件断开时，被配置为将所述工具连接到所述传送构件的电活性聚合物设备（“EAP设备” 或位置。 在另一方面，提供了一种用于在井眼中释放工具的方法，其包括：将EAP装置可释放地连接到输送构件和工具; 使用传送构件将工具输送到井筒中; 并且电激活所述EAP装置以将所述工具从所述井眼中的输送构件释放。

公开(公告)号：US20100223010A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-02

申请号：US12694993

申请日：2010-01-27

Applicant: Anton Nikitin ,  Alexandr A. Vinokurov ,  Rocco DiFoggio ,  Mikhail V. Korjik

Inventor： Anton Nikitin ,  Alexandr A. Vinokurov ,  Rocco DiFoggio ,  Mikhail V. Korjik

IPC: G01V5/12

CPC classification number: G01V5/107 ,  G01V5/101

Abstract: A gamma ray detector uses a scintillation detector having a response that matches a response characteristic of a photodiode. The detector may be used to measure natural gamma rays and/or gamma rays produced by interaction of neutrons from a neutron source with the earth formation.

Abstract translation: 伽马射线检测器使用具有与光电二极管的响应特性匹配的响应的闪烁检测器。 检测器可用于测量由中子源与地球相互作用产生的自然伽马射线和/或伽马射线。

公开(公告)号：US07763845B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-27

申请号：US11503688

申请日：2006-08-14

Applicant: Robert A. Estes ,  Rocco DiFoggio ,  Eric B. Molz ,  Constantyn Chalitsios ,  Philip L. Kurkoski

Inventor： Robert A. Estes ,  Rocco DiFoggio ,  Eric B. Molz ,  Constantyn Chalitsios ,  Philip L. Kurkoski

IPC: G01V5/08

CPC classification number: E21B47/024 ,  G01V5/101 ,  G01V5/107

Abstract: A photodiode whose long-wavelength cutoff is in the short-wavelength range (preferably, between ultraviolet and yellowish-green) having reduced temperature sensitivity is used in downhole applications. It may be matched with scintillation devices having an output matched to the response curve of the photodiode for use with nuclear logging devices. The photodiode may also be used in gyroscopes in which light from an LED matched to the photodiode is reflected from a spinning mass.

Abstract translation: 在井下应用中使用长波长截止在温度敏感度降低的短波长范围（优选在紫外线和黄绿色之间）的光电二极管。 它可以与具有与用于核测井装置的光电二极管的响应曲线匹配的输出的闪烁装置匹配。 光电二极管也可用在陀螺仪中，其中来自与光电二极管匹配的LED的光从旋转质量体反射。

公开(公告)号：US07576856B2

公开(公告)日：2009-08-18

申请号：US11330283

申请日：2006-01-11

Applicant: Rocco DiFoggio

Inventor： Rocco DiFoggio

IPC: G01J3/18 ,  G01J3/42

CPC classification number: G01J3/2846 ,  G01J3/02 ,  G01J3/0256 ,  G01J3/18 ,  G01N21/274 ,  G01N21/31 ,  G01N21/64 ,  G01N21/65 ,  G01N33/2823 ,  G01N33/2841 ,  G01N2021/656

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for determining a property of a fluid downhole by using a tunable optical grating to collect a fluid's spectrum over a wavelength region of interest. A property of the fluid is estimated from spectra that are obtained from light that has interacted with the fluid and then been reflected off of the tunable optical grating onto a photodetector.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于通过使用可调光学光栅来在感兴趣的波长区域上收集流体的光谱来确定井下液体的性质的方法和装置。 通过从与流体相互作用并随后从可调光学光栅反射到光电检测器上的光获得的光谱估计流体的性质。

公开(公告)号：US20090126486A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-21

申请号：US11943200

申请日：2007-11-20

Applicant: Daniel T. Georgi ,  Carl M. Edwards ,  Sheng Fang ,  Rocco DiFoggio ,  Robert Estes

Inventor： Daniel T. Georgi ,  Carl M. Edwards ,  Sheng Fang ,  Rocco DiFoggio ,  Robert Estes

IPC: G01V7/00

CPC classification number: G01V7/16

Abstract: An instrument for measuring gravitational acceleration, the instrument including: a plurality of accelerometers disposed about a three-dimensional structure, the plurality of accelerometers providing output used for measuring the gravitational acceleration; wherein each accelerometer in the plurality is implemented by at least one of a micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) and a nano-electromechanical system (NEMS).

Abstract translation: 一种用于测量重力加速度的仪器，所述仪器包括：围绕三维结构设置的多个加速度计，所述多个加速度计提供用于测量重力加速度的输出; 其中多个中的每个加速度计由微机电系统（MEMS）和纳米机电系统（NEMS）中的至少一个来实现。

公开(公告)号：US07520158B2

公开(公告)日：2009-04-21

申请号：US11439861

申请日：2006-05-24

Applicant: Rocco DiFoggio

Inventor： Rocco DiFoggio

IPC: G01N33/00

CPC classification number: E21B47/10 ,  G01N21/1702 ,  G01N29/2425 ,  G01N2021/1704 ,  G01N2021/1708 ,  G01N2291/0427

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided that assess reservoir compartmentalization by determining whether there are compositional differences such as whether the isotopic ratios of carbon (13C/12C) or of oxygen (17O/18O) are the same or different in various parts of the reservoir. A quartz enhanced photoacoustic spectrometer is provided for analysis of reservoir samples taken in various parts of the reservoir for comparison of geochemical composition to estimate reservoir compartmentalization.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种方法和装置，其通过确定是否存在诸如碳（13C / 12C）或氧（17O / 18O）的同位素比率在储层的各个部分中相同或不同的组成差异来评估储层分隔。 提供石英增强型光声光谱仪用于分析在储层各部分采集的储层样品，用于比较地球化学成分和估算储层分区。

公开(公告)号：US20090097093A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-16

申请号：US11870503

申请日：2007-10-11

Applicant: Rocco DiFoggio

Inventor： Rocco DiFoggio

IPC: G02F1/01 ,  G01B11/16 ,  G01B9/02 ,  G01J3/28

CPC classification number: G01L9/0076 ,  G01V8/02 ,  H01S5/0028 ,  H01S5/0607

Abstract: An instrument for use in a borehole, the instrument including a pressure tuned light source disposed in a housing adapted for insertion into the borehole.

Abstract translation: 一种在钻孔中使用的仪器，该仪器包括设置在适于插入钻孔中的壳体中的压力调节光源。