Harold Kent Beck - Copper Canyon TX Clark E. Robison - Plano TX Arthur Isadore Burke - Plano TX Ian Colin Phillips - Aberdeen, GB Elbert Juan Smith - Garland TX Alan Tancel Jackson - Plano TX
A system of downhole communication and control is provided in methods and associated apparatus for data retrieval, monitoring and tool actuation. In a described embodiment, an item of equipment installed in a tubular string has a first communication device associated therewith. A tool conveyed into the tubular string has a second communication device therein. Communication is established between the first and second devices. Such communication may be utilized to control operation of the tool, retrieve status information regarding the item of equipment, supply power to the first device and/or identify the item of equipment to the tool.
Methods And Associated Apparatus For Downhole Data Retrieval, Monitoring And Tool Actuation
Harold Kent Beck - Copper Canyon TX Clark E. Robison - Tomball TX Arthur Isadore Burke - Plano TX Ian Collin Phillips - Aberdeen, GB Elbert Juan Smith - Garland TX Tance Jackson - Plano TX
A system of downhole communication and control is provided in methods and associated apparatus for data retrieval, monitoring and tool actuation. In a described embodiment, an item of equipment installed in a tubular string has a first communication device associated therewith. A tool conveyed into the tubular string has a second communication device therein. Communication is established between the first and second devices. Such communication may be utilized to control operation of the tool, retrieve status information regarding the item of equipment, supply power to the first device and/or identify the item of equipment to the tool.
Self-Regulating Lift Fluid Injection Tool And Method For Use Of Same
Mark A. Schnatzmeyer - Lewisville TX Clark E. Robison - Plano TX
Assignee:
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. - Dallas TX
International Classification:
E21B 4312
US Classification:
16625015, 166 53, 166372
Abstract:
A self-regulating lift fluid injection tool ( ) adapted for placement within production tubing ( ). The tool ( ) has a control valve ( ) that controls the rate of injection of a lift fluid ( ) into the formation fluids ( ) being produced through the production tubing ( ). A sensor ( ) monitors the flow rate of the formation fluids ( ) through the production tubing ( ). The sensor ( ) generates a signal indicative the flow rate of the formation fluids ( ) which is sent to an electronics package ( ). The electronics package ( ) generates a control signal in response to the signal received from the sensor ( ) that is received by an actuator ( ). The actuator ( ) adjusts the position of the control valve ( ) to regulate the flow rate of the lift fluid ( ) therethrough in response to the control signal, thereby optimizing the flow rate of the formation fluids ( ).
Methods And Associated Apparatus For Downhole Data Retrieval, Monitoring And Tool Actuation
Harold Kent Beck - Copper Canyon TX Clark E. Robison - Tomball TX Arthur Isadore Burke - Katy TX Ian Colin Phillips - Aberdeen, GB Elbert Juan Smith - Garland TX Tance Jackson - Plano TX
Assignee:
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. - Dallas TX
International Classification:
E21B 3312
US Classification:
166387, 166 651, 166 66, 166135, 16625007
Abstract:
A system of downhole communication and control is provided in methods and associated apparatus for data retrieval, monitoring and tool actuation. In a described embodiment, an item of equipment installed in a tubular string has a first communication device associated therewith. A tool conveyed into the tubular string has a second communication device therein. Communication is established between the first and second devices. Such communication may be utilized to control operation of the tool, retrieve status information regarding the item of equipment, supply power to the first device and/or identify the item of equipment to the tool.
Methods And Associated Apparatus For Downhole Data Retrieval, Monitoring And Tool Actuation
Harold Kent Beck - Copper Canyon TX Clark E. Robison - Tomball TX Arthur Isadore Burke - Katy TX Ian Colin Phillips - Aberdeen, GB Elbert Juan Smith - Garland TX Tance Jackson - Plano TX
Assignee:
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. - Dallas TX
International Classification:
E21B 4706
US Classification:
16625007, 166 66, 16625001
Abstract:
A system of downhole communication and control is provided in methods and associated apparatus for data retrieval, monitoring and tool actuation. In a described embodiment, an item of equipment installed in a tubular string has a first communication device associated therewith. A tool conveyed into the tubular string has a second communication device therein. Communication is established between the first and second devices. Such communication may be utilized to control operation of the tool, retrieve status information regarding the item of equipment, supply power to the first device and/or identify the item of equipment to the tool.
Method And Apparatus For A Sand Screen With Integrated Sensors
Henry L. Restarick - Carrollton TX Clark E. Robison - Tomball TX Roger L. Schultz - Aubrey TX
Assignee:
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. - Dallas TX
International Classification:
E21B 4308
US Classification:
16625001, 166227
Abstract:
Sensors are attached directly to portions of the sand screen of a gravel packing assembly, with connectors to the sensors run through elements of the screen that are hollow for that purpose. The hollow element can be the trapezoidal wire that is circumferentially wrapped to form the outer screen or one of the outer spacers used to provide a stand-off of the wire from the underlying tubing. Sensors can detect such conditions as pressure, temperature, flow rate, density, etc. , and can provide real-time information on the effectiveness of gravel placement during packing and on well conditions during production.
Methods And Associated Apparatus For Downhole Data Retrieval, Monitoring And Tool Actuation
Harold Kent Beck - Copper Canyon TX Clark E. Robison - Tomball TX Arthur Isadore Burke - Katy TX Ian Colin Phillips - Aberdeen, GB Elbert Juan Smith - Garland TX Tance Jackson - Plano TX
Assignee:
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. - Dallas TX
International Classification:
E21B 4700
US Classification:
16625017, 166 66, 166179, 16625001
Abstract:
A system of downhole communication and control is provided in methods and associated apparatus for data retrieval, monitoring and tool actuation. In a described embodiment, an item of equipment installed in a tubular string has a first communication device associated therewith. A tool conveyed into the tubular string has a second communication device therein. Communication is established between the first and second devices. Such communication may be utilized to control operation of the tool, retrieve status information regarding the item of equipment, supply power to the first device and/or identify the item of equipment to the tool.
Henry L. Restarick - Carrollton TX Clark E. Robison - Tomball TX Roger L. Schultz - Aubrey TX
Assignee:
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. - Dallas TX
International Classification:
E21B 4308
US Classification:
16625001, 166227
Abstract:
There is a need to better understand well conditions during gravel pack completions and during production through a gravel pack. The sensors that are used to determine the conditions at the actual interface between the gravel pack and the production interval are located directly on the gravel pack assembly. This allows for the most accurate and timely understanding of the interface conditions. Sensors along the length of the gravel pack can provide real time bottom hole pressure and temperature readings. Other sensors could provide information on flow rate of fluids produced as well as density measurements. Thus, during completion, the sensors can provide information on the effectiveness of gravel placement. During production, the sensors could provide instantaneous information on dangerous well conditions in time to minimize damage to the well equipment.