Ronnie T Morgan

US Patent:

6782735, Aug 31, 2004

Filed:

Jan 14, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/342173

Inventors:

Harold G. Walters - Duncan OK
Billy J. Slabaugh - Marlow OK
Ronnie G. Morgan - Waurika OK
Phillip C. Harris - Waurika OK
Stanley J. Heath - Duncan OK
Ronald J. Powell - Duncan OK
David M. Barrick - Duncan OK
Johnny W. Johnson - Duncan OK

Assignee:

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. - Duncan OK

International Classification:

G01N 1114

US Classification:

73 5228

Abstract:

A device and a method for testing a viscosified fluid containing particulate indicate when the particulate is in suspension within the fluid and when it is not. The device and method stir the fluid and particulate mixture for a time during which the viscosity of the fluid changes such that during a first period of the stirring time substantially all the particulate remains suspended in the fluid and during a second period of the stirring time substantially all the particulate settles out of suspension in the fluid. A signal is generated during the first and second periods such that the signal has a characteristic that changes from the first period to the second period to indicate the change in particle carrying ability of the fluid. Other characteristics, including crosslinking time, can also be determined. A test chamber includes interacting projections extending from the inner surface of a cup receiving the fluid and from an axial support extending into the fluid in the cup.

US Patent:

6817376, Nov 16, 2004

Filed:

Feb 8, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/071075

Inventors:

Ronnie G. Morgan - Waurika OK
Johnny W. Johnson - Duncan OK
Rickey L. Morgan - Comanche OK
James A. McGough - Duncan OK
Michael R. Spaulding - Duncan OK

Assignee:

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. - Duncan OK

International Classification:

F17D 116

US Classification:

137 14, 137351, 1375653, 137573, 137574

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a gel hydration tank and method for hydrating gels for use in oil well treatment operations according to which a mixture of water and gel is introduced into the interior of the tank and flows through the tank before being discharged from the tank, whereby specific devices are used to deflect and/or re-direct fluid flow so as to increase the distance traveled for a given fluid volume element, which consequently increases the plug flow efficiency of the tank.

US Patent:

6874353, Apr 5, 2005

Filed:

Jan 30, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/354846

Inventors:

Johnny W. Johnson - Duncan OK, US
Ronnie G. Morgan - Waurika OK, US

Assignee:

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. - Duncan OK

International Classification:

G01N011/14
G01N011/16

US Classification:

73 5428, 73 5431, 73 5438

Abstract:

A conventional Couette viscometer is transformed to measure yield point, also known as yield stress, and other rheology of various fluids, including ones with particulates. A rotating viscometer includes a driven portion, a responsive body, a standard spring, and a plurality of fins. The fins have predetermined shapes such that the rotating viscometer and the standard spring, connected to the responsive body having at least a portion of the fins, are sensitive to detect yield stress of a test fluid composition in response to a selected rotation imparted to the driven portion. A method of measuring yield stress includes operating a standard rotating viscometer modified with a plurality of intermeshing fins such that a standard spring of the standard rotating viscometer responds to a torque that is related to yield stress and that is imposed by a stressed test material on a portion of the fins connected to the spring.

US Patent:

6945329, Sep 20, 2005

Filed:

May 15, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/438504

Inventors:

Phillip C. Harris - Duncan OK, US
Ronnie G. Morgan - Waurika OK, US
Philip D. Nguyen - Duncan OK, US

Assignee:

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. - Duncan OK

International Classification:

E21B043/267

US Classification:

1663086, 1662802, 1663083, 507202, 507204, 507269, 507922

Abstract:

Methods and compositions for placing particulate materials in subterranean zones penetrated by well bores. In one embodiment, the methods comprise: providing a compacted particulate material fluid that comprises a compacted particulate material, and a foam within the pore spaces of the compacted particulate material, the foam comprising a pressurized gas and a liquid solution of a foam forming surfactant; and pumping the compacted particulate material fluid into the subterranean zone.

US Patent:

7201228, Apr 10, 2007

Filed:

Aug 30, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/929956

Inventors:

Ian D. Robb - Duncan OK, US
Ronnie G. Morgan - Waurika OK, US

Assignee:

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. - Duncan OK

International Classification:

E21B 43/26

US Classification:

1663081, 1662802

Abstract:

The invention relates to methods for improving the suspension of solids in liquids; more particularly, to reducing the potential stresses caused by increased particle loading in a fluid. An example of a method is a method of enhancing the flow of particles. Another example of a method is a method of fracturing a subterranean formation. Another example of a method is a method of gravel packing a portion of a subterranean formation. Another example of a method is a method of enhancing the flow of drill cuttings. An example of a composition is a treatment fluid comprising a liquid component and a solid component.

US Patent:

7392842, Jul 1, 2008

Filed:

Oct 7, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/246816

Inventors:

Rickey L. Morgan - Duncan OK, US
Johnny W. Johnson - Duncan OK, US
Ronnie G. Morgan - Waurika OK, US
Harold G. Walters - Duncan OK, US

Assignee:

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. - Duncan OK

International Classification:

E21B 43/267
G01N 11/14

US Classification:

1662501, 73 5428, 73 5439

Abstract:

An apparatus for testing a rheological property of a fluid with a particulate includes: (a) a receptacle having a cylindrical side wall enclosed by a bottom wall defining a cavity for receiving a fluid to be tested; (b) an axial support adapted to be positioned in the cavity of the receptacle, whereby relative rotational motion can be imparted to the receptacle and the axial support; (c) at least one inward projection extending inward from an inside surface of the receptacle; (d) at least one outward projection extending outward from the axial support; and (e) at least one projection for directing fluid flow that has at least one major surface angled or curved upward. A method of testing a rheological property of a fluid with a particulate includes: (a) placing a sample of the fluid and the particulate in the apparatus; (b) imparting relative rotational motion to the receptacle and the axial support; and (c) measuring the torque between the receptacle and the axial support. A method of fracturing a subterranean formation penetrated by a well includes: (a) placing a sample of a fracturing fluid and a particulate in the apparatus; (b) imparting relative rotational motion to the receptacle and the axial support; (c) measuring the torque between the receptacle and the axial support; (d) adjusting the conditions for mixing the fracturing fluid and the particulate in response to the measured torque; and (e) injecting the fluid and particulate into the well at a sufficient rate and pressure to fracture the formation.

US Patent:

7550412, Jun 23, 2009

Filed:

Nov 30, 2005

Appl. No.:

11/289956

Inventors:

Ronnie G. Morgan - Waurika OK, US
Lewis R. Norman - Duncan OK, US
Rickey L. Morgan - Duncan OK, US

Assignee:

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. - Duncan OK

International Classification:

C09K 8/68
C08B 37/00

US Classification:

507209, 536114, 426629

Abstract:

The invention provides a method for producing guar gum, the method comprising the steps of: (a) sizing husk from guar seed into larger pieces and smaller pieces, (b) washing the larger pieces, (c) soaking the larger pieces, and (d) flaking the larger pieces to obtain guar gum. The invention also provides a method for processing undehusked guar splits, the method comprising the steps of: (a) dehusking undehusked guar splits to obtain dehusked guar splits and husk, and (b) sizing the husk into larger pieces and smaller pieces. The invention further provides a method for treating a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore, wherein the method comprises the steps of: (a) sizing husk from guar seed into larger pieces and smaller pieces; (b) washing the larger pieces; (c) soaking the larger pieces; (d) flaking the larger pieces to obtain guar gum flakes; (e) grinding the guar gum flakes to obtain guar gum powder; (f) forming a well treatment fluid, wherein the well treatment fluid comprises an aqueous fluid and the guar gum powder; and (g) introducing the well treatment fluid through the wellbore into the subterranean formation.

US Patent:

7585819, Sep 8, 2009

Filed:

Oct 5, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/544488

Inventors:

Ronnie G. Morgan - Waurika OK, US
Lewis R. Norman - Duncan OK, US
Rickey L. Morgan - Duncan OK, US

Assignee:

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. - Duncan OK

International Classification:

C09K 8/66
C08B 37/00

US Classification:

507211, 507209, 536114, 426629

Abstract:

A method is provided for producing a guar gum powder, the method comprising the steps of: (a) flaking undehusked guar splits; and (b) grinding the flaked, undehusked guar splits to obtain guar gum powder. According to another aspect of the invention, a method is provided for treating a subterranean formation penetrated by a wellbore, the method comprises the steps of: (a) forming a treatment fluid, wherein the treatment fluid comprises: (i) an aqueous fluid; and (ii) a guar gum powder comprising at least 70% by weight gum material and at least 15% by weight husk material; and (b) introducing the treatment fluid into the subterranean formation through the wellbore, According to yet another aspect of the invention, the product of the method for producing a guar gum powder is used in the method for treating a subterranean formation.