公开(公告)号：US07320364B2

公开(公告)日：2008-01-22

申请号：US11113346

申请日：2005-04-22

Applicant: Michael David Fairbanks

Inventor： Michael David Fairbanks

IPC: E21B36/04 ,  E21B43/12 ,  E21B43/24 ,  E21B43/34

CPC classification number: E21B36/04 ,  E21B43/12 ,  E21B43/122 ,  E21B43/24 ,  E21B43/2401 ,  E21B43/2405 ,  E21B43/38 ,  H05B3/141

Abstract: Certain embodiments provide a method for treating a subsurface formation. The method includes using heaters to form a heated portion of the subsurface formation. A production conduit is used to direct formation fluid in a vapor phase from the heated portion of the subsurface formation towards a surface of the subsurface formation. Condensate of the vapor phase formation fluid is formed in or near the production conduit. Condensate of the vapor phase formation fluid is diverted to a desired location.

Abstract translation: 某些实施方案提供了一种处理地下地层的方法。 该方法包括使用加热器来形成地下地层的加热部分。 生产管道用于将来自地下地层的加热部分的地层流体引导到地下地层的表面。 在生产管道内或附近形成气相形成流体的冷凝物。 气相形成流体的冷凝物被转移到期望的位置。

公开(公告)号：US08230927B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-31

申请号：US13108650

申请日：2011-05-16

Applicant: Michael David Fairbanks ,  Thomas Joseph Keltner ,  Billy John McKinzie, II ,  Stephen Palmer Hirshblond

Inventor： Michael David Fairbanks ,  Thomas Joseph Keltner ,  Billy John McKinzie, II ,  Stephen Palmer Hirshblond

IPC: E21B43/24

CPC classification number: E21B43/24 ,  C07C4/02 ,  E21B17/028 ,  E21B36/001 ,  E21B36/04 ,  E21B43/243 ,  Y10T29/49179 ,  C07C9/04

Abstract: A system configured to heat a portion of a formation includes a plurality of heat sources. At least one production well is in the formation. A bottom portion of the production well is a sump in an underburden of the formation below the heated portion of the formation. Fluids from the heated portion of the formation are allowed to flow into the sump. A pump system has an inlet in the sump. A production conduit is coupled to the pump system. The production conduit is configured to transport fluids in the sump out of the formation.

Abstract translation: 构造成加热地层的一部分的系统包括多个热源。 至少有一个生产井正在形成。 生产井的底部是在地层的加热部分下方的地层的下伏地层中的集油槽。 允许从地层的加热部分流出的液体流入贮槽。 泵系统在贮槽中具有入口。 生产管道连接到泵系统。 生产导管构造成将贮液器中的流体输送出地层。

公开(公告)号：US20110303413A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-15

申请号：US13108650

申请日：2011-05-16

Applicant: Michael David Fairbanks ,  Thomas Joseph Keltner ,  Billy John McKinzie, II ,  Stephen Palmer Hirshblond

Inventor： Michael David Fairbanks ,  Thomas Joseph Keltner ,  Billy John McKinzie, II ,  Stephen Palmer Hirshblond

IPC: E21B43/24

CPC classification number: E21B43/24 ,  C07C4/02 ,  E21B17/028 ,  E21B36/001 ,  E21B36/04 ,  E21B43/243 ,  Y10T29/49179 ,  C07C9/04

Abstract: A system that includes a plurality of heat sources configured to heat a portion of a formation is described. At least one production well is in the formation. A bottom portion of the production well is a sump in an underburden of the formation below the heated portion of the formation. Fluids from the heated portion of the formation are allowed to flow into the sump. A pump system has an inlet in the sump. A production conduit is coupled to the pump system. The production conduit is configured to transport fluids in the sump out of the formation.

Abstract translation: 描述了包括被配置为加热地层的一部分的多个热源的系统。 至少有一个生产井正在形成。 生产井的底部是在地层的加热部分下方的地层的下伏地层中的集油槽。 允许从地层的加热部分流出的液体流入贮槽。 泵系统在贮槽中具有入口。 生产管道连接到泵系统。 生产导管构造成将贮液器中的流体输送出地层。

公开(公告)号：US07942197B2

公开(公告)日：2011-05-17

申请号：US11409564

申请日：2006-04-21

Applicant: Michael David Fairbanks ,  Thomas Joseph Keltner ,  Billy John McKinzie, II ,  Stephen Palmer Hirshblond

Inventor： Michael David Fairbanks ,  Thomas Joseph Keltner ,  Billy John McKinzie, II ,  Stephen Palmer Hirshblond

IPC: E21B36/04

CPC classification number: E21B43/24 ,  C07C4/02 ,  E21B17/028 ,  E21B36/001 ,  E21B36/04 ,  E21B43/243 ,  Y10T29/49179 ,  C07C9/04

Abstract: A system that includes a plurality of heat sources configured to heat a portion of a formation is described. At least one production well is in the formation. A bottom portion of the production well is a sump in an underburden of the formation below the heated portion of the formation. Fluids from the heated portion of the formation are allowed to flow into the sump. A pump system has an inlet in the sump. A production conduit is coupled to the pump system. The production conduit is configured to transport fluids in the sump out of the formation.

Abstract translation: 描述了包括被配置为加热地层的一部分的多个热源的系统。 至少有一个生产井正在形成。 生产井的底部是在地层的加热部分下方的地层的下伏地层中的集油槽。 允许从地层的加热部分流出的液体流入贮槽。 泵系统在贮槽中具有入口。 生产管道连接到泵系统。 生产导管构造成将贮液器中的流体输送出地层。

公开(公告)号：US07360588B2

公开(公告)日：2008-04-22

申请号：US11582567

申请日：2006-10-17

Applicant: Harold J. Vinegar ,  Peter Veenstra ,  Steven Paul Giles ,  Chester L. Sandberg ,  Frederick Henry Kreisler Rambow ,  Christopher Kelvin Harris ,  Lanny Gene Schoeling ,  Mark Gregory Picha ,  Etuan Zhang ,  Gary Beer ,  Frederick Gordon Carl, Jr. ,  Taixu Bai ,  Dong Sub Kim ,  Michael David Fairbanks ,  Guillermo Pastor Sanz

Inventor： Harold J. Vinegar ,  Peter Veenstra ,  Steven Paul Giles ,  Chester L. Sandberg ,  Frederick Henry Kreisler Rambow ,  Christopher Kelvin Harris ,  Lanny Gene Schoeling ,  Mark Gregory Picha ,  Etuan Zhang ,  Gary Beer ,  Frederick Gordon Carl, Jr. ,  Taixu Bai ,  Dong Sub Kim ,  Michael David Fairbanks ,  Guillermo Pastor Sanz

IPC: E21B36/02 ,  E21B47/06

CPC classification number: E21B47/00 ,  E21B36/02 ,  E21B36/04 ,  E21B43/24 ,  E21B43/2401 ,  E21B47/06 ,  E21B47/065

Abstract: A process may include providing heat from one or more heaters to at least a portion of a subsurface formation. Heat may transfer from one or more heaters to a part of a formation. In some embodiments, heat from the one or more heat sources may pyrolyze at least some hydrocarbons in a part of a subsurface formation. Hydrocarbons and/or other products may be produced from a subsurface formation. Certain embodiments describe apparatus, methods, and/or processes used in treating a subsurface or hydrocarbon containing formation.

Abstract translation: 过程可以包括将热量从一个或多个加热器提供给地下地层的至少一部分。 热量可以从一个或多个加热器转移到地层的一部分。 在一些实施例中，来自一个或多个热源的热可以在地下地层的一部分中热解至少一些烃。 碳氢化合物和/或其它产物可以从地下地层生产。 某些实施方案描述了用于处理地下或含烃地层的装置，方法和/或方法。

公开(公告)号：US07121342B2

公开(公告)日：2006-10-17

申请号：US10831351

申请日：2004-04-23

Applicant: Harold J. Vinegar ,  Peter Veenstra ,  Steven Paul Giles ,  Chester L. Sandberg ,  Frederick Henry Kreisler Rambow ,  Christopher Kelvin Harris ,  Lanny Gene Schoeling ,  Mark Gregory Picha ,  Etuan Zhang ,  Gary Beer ,  Fredrick Gordon Carl, Jr. ,  Taixu Bai ,  Dong Sub Kim ,  Michael David Fairbanks ,  Guillermo Pastor Sanz

Inventor： Harold J. Vinegar ,  Peter Veenstra ,  Steven Paul Giles ,  Chester L. Sandberg ,  Frederick Henry Kreisler Rambow ,  Christopher Kelvin Harris ,  Lanny Gene Schoeling ,  Mark Gregory Picha ,  Etuan Zhang ,  Gary Beer ,  Fredrick Gordon Carl, Jr. ,  Taixu Bai ,  Dong Sub Kim ,  Michael David Fairbanks ,  Guillermo Pastor Sanz

IPC: E21B36/02 ,  E21B43/24

CPC classification number: E21B47/00 ,  E21B36/02 ,  E21B36/04 ,  E21B43/24 ,  E21B43/2401 ,  E21B47/06 ,  E21B47/065

Abstract: A process may include providing heat from one or more heaters to at least a portion of a subsurface formation. Heat may transfer from one or more heaters to a part of a formation. In some embodiments, heat from the one or more heat sources may pyrolyze at least some hydrocarbons in a part of a subsurface formation. Hydrocarbons and/or other products may be produced from a subsurface formation. Certain embodiments describe apparatus, methods, and/or processes used in treating a subsurface or hydrocarbon containing formation.