公开(公告)号：US10771326B2

公开(公告)日：2020-09-08

申请号：US16139414

申请日：2018-09-24

Applicant: Yibing Zhang ,  H. Alan Wolf ,  Limin Song ,  Scott W. Clawson ,  Katie M. Walker

Inventor： Yibing Zhang ,  H. Alan Wolf ,  Limin Song ,  Scott W. Clawson ,  Katie M. Walker

IPC: G06F15/173 ,  H04L12/24 ,  E21B47/16 ,  H04L12/26 ,  H04B3/46 ,  E21B47/14 ,  E21B47/017 ,  E21B47/26 ,  H04L27/10 ,  H04Q9/00

Abstract: A method and system are described for communicating within a system, which may be along tubular members. The method includes constructing a communication network for tubular member, such as a wellbore accessing a subsurface region or a pipeline, and using the communication network in hydrocarbon operations, such as hydrocarbon exploration, hydrocarbon development, and/or hydrocarbon production.

公开(公告)号：US10465505B2

公开(公告)日：2019-11-05

申请号：US15666312

申请日：2017-08-01

Applicant: Mark M. Disko ,  Limin Song

Inventor： Mark M. Disko ,  Limin Song

IPC: E21B47/14 ,  E21B49/08 ,  E21B47/01 ,  E21B47/12

Abstract: A system for reservoir formation characterization with a downhole wireless telemetry system, including at least one sensor disposed along a tubular body; at least one sensor communications node placed along the tubular body and affixed to a wall of the tubular body, the sensor communications node being in communication with the at least one sensor and configured to receive signals therefrom; a topside communications node placed proximate a surface; a plurality of intermediate communications nodes spaced along the tubular body and attached to a wall of the tubular body, wherein the intermediate communications nodes are configured to transmit signals received from the at least one sensor communications node to the topside communications node in substantially a node-to-node arrangement; a receiver at the surface configured to receive signals from the topside communications node; and a topside data acquisition system structured and arranged to communicate with the topside communications node. A method for reservoir formation characterization is also provided.

公开(公告)号：US20190203574A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-04

申请号：US16220332

申请日：2018-12-14

Applicant: Xiaohua Yi ,  Mark M. Disko ,  Limin Song ,  David A. Howell

Inventor： Xiaohua Yi ,  Mark M. Disko ,  Limin Song ,  David A. Howell

IPC: E21B44/00 ,  E21B47/12 ,  E21B43/26

CPC classification number: E21B44/00 ,  E21B43/11 ,  E21B43/12 ,  E21B43/26 ,  E21B43/261 ,  E21B47/01 ,  E21B47/1005 ,  E21B47/101 ,  E21B47/122 ,  E21B47/16 ,  G01V1/288 ,  G01V2210/1234

Abstract: Provided are methods and systems for monitoring and optimizing stimulation operations in a reservoir. In particular, the methods and systems utilize a downhole telemetry system, such as a network of sensors and downhole wireless communication nodes, to monitor various stimulation operations.

公开(公告)号：US20190112919A1

公开(公告)日：2019-04-18

申请号：US16139421

申请日：2018-09-24

Applicant: Limin Song ,  Yibing Zhang ,  David A. Howell ,  Scott W. Clawson

Inventor： Limin Song ,  Yibing Zhang ,  David A. Howell ,  Scott W. Clawson

IPC: E21B47/16 ,  H04W72/04 ,  E21B47/01 ,  E21B41/00 ,  E21B47/12

Abstract: A method and system are described for wirelessly communicating within a wellbore. The method includes constructing a communication network, which communicates during drilling operations along one or more drilling strings. The communication network is used to perform drilling operations for hydrocarbon operations, such as hydrocarbon exploration, hydrocarbon development, and/or hydrocarbon production.

公开(公告)号：US10190410B2

公开(公告)日：2019-01-29

申请号：US15666356

申请日：2017-08-01

Applicant: Scott William Clawson ,  Limin Song ,  Yibing Zhang ,  Henry Alan Wolf

Inventor： Scott William Clawson ,  Limin Song ,  Yibing Zhang ,  Henry Alan Wolf

IPC: E21B19/22 ,  E21B47/16 ,  E21B47/14 ,  H04W52/02 ,  H04W72/04

Abstract: Methods of acoustically communicating acoustically within a wellbore and wells that utilize the methods are disclosed herein. The methods generally utilize an acoustic wireless network including a plurality of nodes spaced-apart along a length of a tone transmission medium. In some embodiments, the disclosure includes methods of conserving power in the acoustic wireless network.

公开(公告)号：US09880035B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-30

申请号：US14226939

申请日：2014-03-27

Applicant: Yibing Zhang ,  Limin Song ,  Geoff Keiser ,  Michael Louis Hergenrother ,  Berne K. Stober ,  Patricia H. Kalamaras ,  Benjamin Santiago Umansky

Inventor： Yibing Zhang ,  Limin Song ,  Geoff Keiser ,  Michael Louis Hergenrother ,  Berne K. Stober ,  Patricia H. Kalamaras ,  Benjamin Santiago Umansky

IPC: G01N25/00 ,  G01F1/688 ,  G01K11/32 ,  B01D3/04 ,  B01D3/42 ,  G01F25/00 ,  B01J19/00 ,  B01J19/18 ,  B01J8/00 ,  B01J8/02 ,  C10G75/00

CPC classification number: G01F1/6884 ,  B01D3/04 ,  B01D3/42 ,  B01J8/001 ,  B01J8/02 ,  B01J8/0292 ,  B01J19/0013 ,  B01J19/0026 ,  B01J19/1812 ,  B01J2208/00061 ,  B01J2208/00415 ,  B01J2208/00424 ,  B01J2208/00548 ,  B01J2219/00063 ,  B01J2219/00135 ,  B01J2219/00137 ,  B01J2219/00164 ,  B01J2219/002 ,  B01J2219/00209 ,  B01J2219/00243 ,  B01J2219/00247 ,  C10G75/00 ,  G01F25/0007 ,  G01K11/32 ,  G01K11/3206

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting coking in a wash bed of a vacuum pipe still with a sensing cable including an optical fiber sensor array aligned with a heating element disposed in the vessel. An optical signal interrogator is configured to measure a first temperature profile at a plurality of sensor locations to determine a flow distribution. An excitation source is configured to propagate at least one heat pulse through the heating element and the optical signal interrogator is configured to measure a second temperature profile corresponding to the heat pulse at the sensor locations. A control unit is configured to detect coking by determining one or more properties of the media exposed to the sensing cable at each of the plurality of sensor locations based on the second temperature profile corresponding thereto.

公开(公告)号：US20140172368A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-19

申请号：US14101677

申请日：2013-12-10

Applicant: Weichang Li ,  Gary T. Dobbs ,  Limin Song ,  Peng Xu ,  Krishnan Kumaran ,  Mark M. Disko ,  Jeffrey M. Grenda ,  San Chhotray ,  Amy B. Herhold ,  Duane R. McGregor

Inventor： Weichang Li ,  Gary T. Dobbs ,  Limin Song ,  Peng Xu ,  Krishnan Kumaran ,  Mark M. Disko ,  Jeffrey M. Grenda ,  San Chhotray ,  Amy B. Herhold ,  Duane R. McGregor

IPC: G01M99/00 ,  G06F17/11

CPC classification number: G01M99/00 ,  G05B23/024 ,  G06F17/11

Abstract: Systems and methods for multi-channel detection of an instability in a furnace comprising a plurality of detectors are disclosed. Each of a plurality of detectors provides a first measurement related to the plurality of burners when the furnace is operating in a stable condition. A stable signal component representation is determined based on the first measurement from each of the plurality of detectors. Each of a plurality of detectors provides a second measurement related to the plurality of burners when the furnace is operating in an unknown state. An unstable signal component representation is determined based on the stable signal component representation and a second measurement from each of the plurality of detectors. An instability is detected based on the unstable signal component representation and an instability threshold.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于多通道检测包括多个检测器的炉中的不稳定性的系统和方法。 当炉子处于稳定状态时，多个检测器中的每个检测器提供与多个燃烧器相关的第一测量。 基于来自多个检测器中的每一个的第一测量来确定稳定的信号分量表示。 当炉子处于未知状态时，多个检测器中的每个检测器提供与多个燃烧器相关的第二测量。 基于稳定的信号分量表示和来自多个检测器中的每一个的第二测量来确定不稳定的信号分量表示。 基于不稳定的信号分量表示和不稳定性阈值来检测不稳定性。

公开(公告)号：US08513367B2

公开(公告)日：2013-08-20

申请号：US13294276

申请日：2011-11-11

Applicant: Timothy D. Shaffer ,  Pamela J. Wright ,  Limin Song

Inventor： Timothy D. Shaffer ,  Pamela J. Wright ,  George P. Akehurst ,  Limin Song

IPC: C08F2/12 ,  C08F8/20 ,  C08F210/12 ,  B01J19/18

CPC classification number: B01J19/285 ,  B01J19/1825 ,  B01J19/2425 ,  B01J2219/00247 ,  B01J2219/00254 ,  C08F210/12 ,  C08F2/002 ,  C08F2/01 ,  C08F236/08 ,  C08F2500/21

Abstract: Method of reducing fouling in an elastomer polymerization process that includes providing a reactor capable of housing an industrial-scale elastomer polymerization reaction, and applying a mechanical force to the reactor so as to create a vibration in at least one wall of the reactor, in which fouling is reduced in the reactor. In one embodiment the reaction is an industrial scale butyl polymerization reaction and the reactor is a butyl polymerization reactor.

Abstract translation: 在弹性体聚合方法中减少结垢的方法，其包括提供能够容纳工业规模的弹性体聚合反应的反应器，以及向反应器施加机械力以在反应器的至少一个壁中产生振动，其中 反应器中污染减少。 在一个实施方案中，反应是工业规模的丁基聚合反应，反应器是丁基聚合反应器。

公开(公告)号：US20120122230A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-17

申请号：US13299178

申请日：2011-11-17

Applicant: Teh C. HO ,  Glen B. BRONS ,  Limin SONG ,  Tahmid I. MIZAN

Inventor： Teh C. HO ,  Glen B. BRONS ,  Limin SONG ,  Tahmid I. MIZAN

IPC: G01N25/20

CPC classification number: G01N17/008 ,  C10G75/00 ,  C10G2300/1033 ,  C10G2300/4075 ,  G01N25/18 ,  G01N33/2823

Abstract: Methods for determining the fouling propensity of a hydrocarbon stream and for reducing fouling are provided. In one method, the fouling propensity of a hydrocarbon stream is determined by obtaining a parameter value indicative of the fouling propensity at no less than two different temperatures, and an activation energy of fouling by the hydrocarbon stream is derived therefrom. In another method, the thus obtained parameter value at no less than two different temperatures and the activation energy are used to select proper heating fluids and operating temperature and to determine whether to add an antifoulant to the hydrocarbon stream to reduce fouling at a given temperature.

Abstract translation: 提供了确定烃流的污染倾向和减少结垢的方法。 在一种方法中，通过在不少于两个不同的温度下获得指示结垢倾向的参数值来确定烃流的结垢倾向，并且由此导出烃流的结垢的活化能。 在另一种方法中，由此获得的不少于两个不同温度的参数值和活化能用于选择适当的加热流体和操作温度，并确定是否在烃流中加入防污剂以减少给定温度下的结垢。

公开(公告)号：US07862224B2

公开(公告)日：2011-01-04

申请号：US12760576

申请日：2010-04-15

Applicant: Limin Song ,  Leroy Clavenna ,  Mohsen S. Yeganeh ,  H. Alan Wolf ,  Glen B Brons ,  Wayne J. York ,  Ian A. Cody

Inventor： Limin Song ,  Leroy Clavenna ,  Mohsen S. Yeganeh ,  H. Alan Wolf ,  Glen B Brons ,  Wayne J. York ,  Ian A. Cody

IPC: B01F11/00 ,  F28D11/06 ,  F28G7/00

CPC classification number: B06B1/18 ,  B08B7/02 ,  B08B17/02 ,  F28G7/00

Abstract: Vibrational energy generated with a pneumatic vibrator is controlled to independently adjust the amplitude and the frequency. A mechanical resonator is used to adjust the frequency. The controlled vibrational energy can be applied to equipment, such as a heat exchanger to mitigate fouling.

Abstract translation: 控制用气动振动器产生的振动能量，以独立调节振幅和频率。 机械谐振器用于调节频率。 受控的振动能量可以应用于诸如热交换器的设备以减轻结垢。