公开(公告)号：US20140166279A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-19

申请号：US14099472

申请日：2013-12-06

Applicant: Richard Kelso Kerr

Inventor： Richard Kelso Kerr

IPC: E21B43/24 ,  E21B43/243

CPC classification number: E21B43/2408

Abstract: A process to recover hydrocarbons from a reservoir, where the hydrocarbons have an initial viscosity greater than 100,000 cp, preferably greater than 1,000 cp, the process including: (a) Initially injecting oxygen into the reservoir; (b) Allowing for combustion of the oxygen to vaporize connate water in the hydrocarbon reservoir; (c) Collecting hydrocarbons in a substantially horizontal production well in the reservoir and where the substantially horizontal production well has a length greater than about 800 metres.

Abstract translation: 从储层中回收烃的方法，其中烃的初始粘度大于100,000cp，优选大于1,000cp，该方法包括：（a）最初将氧气注入储存器; （b）允许氧气燃烧以使烃储存器中的原生水蒸发; （c）在储存器中大致水平的生产井中收集碳氢化合物，其中基本上水平的生产井具有大于约800米的长度。

公开(公告)号：US20120213694A1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-23

申请号：US13398918

申请日：2012-02-17

Applicant: Chad L. Felch ,  Matthew Patterson ,  Bryan J. Kumfer ,  Timothy J. Schleusner ,  Richard Kelso Kerr

Inventor： Chad L. Felch ,  Matthew Patterson ,  Bryan J. Kumfer ,  Timothy J. Schleusner ,  Richard Kelso Kerr

IPC: C01B17/04 ,  B01J19/00

CPC classification number: C10L3/103 ,  B01J2219/00006 ,  C01B7/14 ,  C01B17/05

Abstract: Systems and methods of removing sulfur from a gas stream comprising hydrogen sulfide (H2S) are provided. The systems and methods may utilize iodine to remove sulfur from the gas stream. In certain systems and methods, the iodine may be regenerated. In particular, the present systems and methods may be capable of reducing sulfur content in a gas stream comprising hydrogen sulfide H2S gas to levels that are undetectable.

Abstract translation: 提供了从包含硫化氢（H 2 S）的气流中除去硫的系统和方法。 该系统和方法可以利用碘从气流中除去硫。 在某些系统和方法中，可以再生碘。 特别地，本系统和方法可能能够将包含硫化氢H 2 S气体的气流中的硫含量降低到不可检测的水平。

公开(公告)号：US09163491B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-20

申请号：US13628164

申请日：2012-09-27

Applicant: Richard Kelso Kerr

Inventor： Richard Kelso Kerr

IPC: E21B43/24 ,  E21B43/30

CPC classification number: E21B43/2408 ,  E21B43/24 ,  E21B43/305

Abstract: A steam assisted gravity drainage process that includes the addition of oxygen for recovering hydrocarbons from a hydrocarbon reservoir is described. Steam and an oxygen-containing gas are separately and continuously injected into the hydrocarbon reservoir to heat hydrocarbons and water to drain, by gravity, to a horizontal production well. The process can include controlling the ratio of oxygen and steam from about 0.05 to about 1.00 (v/v). The steam assisted gravity drainage process can further include removing non-condensable combustion gases from the reservoir to avoid undesirable pressures in the reservoir. The non-condensable combustion gases can be removed from the reservoir by at least one separate vent-gas well.

Abstract translation: 描述了一种蒸气辅助重力排水方法，其包括从烃储层中回收烃的氧气的添加。 蒸汽和含氧气体分别连续地注入碳氢化合物储层以加热碳氢化合物和水，通过重力排入水平生产井。 该方法可以包括控制氧和蒸汽的比例为约0.05至约1.00（v / v）。 蒸气辅助重力排水过程还可以包括从贮存器去除不可冷凝的燃烧气体，以避免储存器中不期望的压力。 不可冷凝的燃烧气体可以通过至少一个单独的排放气井从储存器移除。

公开(公告)号：US20140096962A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-10

申请号：US14104711

申请日：2013-12-12

Applicant: Richard Kelso Kerr

Inventor： Richard Kelso Kerr

IPC: E21B43/24

CPC classification number: E21B43/2406 ,  E21B43/017 ,  E21B43/16 ,  E21B43/2408 ,  E21B43/30

Abstract: A process to recover hydrocarbons, from a hydrocarbon reservoir having a bottom, using a substantially horizontal production well, the substantially horizontal production well having a toe and a heel, the process including: (a) injecting oxygen into the hydrocarbon reservoir, the horizontal production well having at least one perforation zone for contact with the reservoir; (b) injecting steam into the hydrocarbon reservoir; the oxygen producing in situ heat and in situ carbon dioxide by combustion and the steam producing in situ heat by conduction and condensation; the in situ carbon dioxide dissolving into the liquid hydrocarbon, lowering its viscosity; (c) recovering the reservoir liquid hydrocarbons of lowered viscosity using the substantially horizontal production well; and (d) optionally conveying the recovered liquid hydrocarbons to the surface; where the process is absent a removal step of any non-condensable gas from the reservoir.

Abstract translation: 一种从具有底部的碳氢化合物储层（使用基本上水平的生产井）回收烃的方法，所述基本上水平的生产井具有趾部和脚跟，该方法包括：（a）将氧气注入烃储存器中，水平生产 具有至少一个用于与储存器接触的穿孔区域; （b）将蒸汽注入烃储存器; 通过燃烧产生原位热和原位二氧化碳的氧气和通过传导和冷凝产生原位热的蒸汽; 将原位二氧化碳溶解在液态烃中，降低其粘度; （c）使用基本上水平的生产井回收具有降低粘度的储层液态烃; 和（d）任选地将回收的液体烃输送到表面; 其中该方法不存在来自储存器的任何不可冷凝气体的去除步骤。

公开(公告)号：US20140000888A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-02

申请号：US13928934

申请日：2013-06-27

Applicant: Richard Kelso Kerr

Inventor： Richard Kelso Kerr

IPC: E21B43/24

CPC classification number: E21B43/2406 ,  E21B33/12 ,  E21B43/122 ,  E21B43/24 ,  E21B43/305

Abstract: A Single Well Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SWSAGD) process to recover liquid hydrocarbons from an underground hydrocarbon reservoir, wherein the single well includes a single substantially horizontal well including a heel area and a toe area, wherein the toe area of the horizontal well extends upwardly into the reservoir, the process including 1- injecting steam into the reservoir via a steam injection area, proximate the toe area of the horizontal well, 2- allowing the steam to condense causing heated hydrocarbon liquids and water to drain into a liquid recovery zone of the horizontal well between the toe area and the heel area of the horizontal well, and 3- recovering the heated hydrocarbon liquids to the ground surface from the liquid recovery zone.

Abstract translation: 单井蒸汽辅助重力排水（SWSAGD）方法从地下储层中回收液态烃，其中单井包括一个基本上水平的井，包括脚跟区域和脚趾区域，其中水平井的趾部区域向上延伸 该方法包括通过蒸汽注入区域将水蒸气注入储存器中，靠近水平井的趾部区域，2允许蒸汽冷凝，使加热的烃液体和水排出到液体回收区 水平井的脚趾区域和脚跟区域之间的水平井，以及从液体回收区域将加热的烃液体回收到地面。

公开(公告)号：US20140000876A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-02

申请号：US13928895

申请日：2013-06-27

Applicant: Peter Yang ,  Richard Kelso Kerr

Inventor： Peter Yang ,  Richard Kelso Kerr

IPC: E21B43/12

CPC classification number: E21B43/12 ,  E21B43/2406 ,  E21B43/2408 ,  E21B47/1025

Abstract: The use of a water recycle ratio for controlling at least one Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD) parameter in a leaky bitumen reservoir. Further, a process to control a steam injection rate for an individual SAGD well pair, in a leaky bitumen reservoir wherein the process replaces a pressure control for an SAGD steam injection rate with a volume control determined by a Water Recycle Ratio (WRR).

Abstract translation: 使用水循环比来控制泄漏的沥青储存器中的至少一个蒸汽辅助重力排水（SAGD）参数。 此外，在泄漏的沥青储存器中控制单个SAGD井对的蒸汽喷射速率的过程，其中该过程用由水循环比（WRR）确定的体积控制替代用于SAGD蒸汽喷射速率的压力控制。

公开(公告)号：US20130284461A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-31

申请号：US13889775

申请日：2013-05-08

Applicant: Richard Kelso Kerr ,  Peter Yang

Inventor： Richard Kelso Kerr ,  Peter Yang

IPC: E21B43/24

CPC classification number: E21B43/24 ,  E21B43/2408 ,  E21B43/32

Abstract: A cyclic remediation process to restore oil recovery from a primary oil production well that has watered off from bottom water encroachment (cone or crest) whereby: (a) the primary oil production well has a produced water cut in excess of 95% (v/v); (b) the oil is heavy oil, with in-situ viscosity >1000 cp; wherein said process includes: (c) injecting a steam slug with a volume of 0.5 to 5.0 times the cumulative primary oil production, with steam volumes measured as water volumes; (d) shutting in the well for a soak period, after the steam injection is complete; and (e) producing the well until the water cut exceeds 95%.

Abstract translation: 循环修复过程，以恢复从底部水侵蚀（锥形或顶部）浇灌的主要生产井的石油采收率，从而：（a）初级油生产井的产水量超过95％（v / v）; （b）油是重油，原位粘度> 1000cp; 其中所述方法包括：（c）以累积初级油产量的0.5至5.0倍的体积注入蒸汽块，其中以水体积测量的蒸汽体积; （d）蒸汽喷射完成后，在井中关闭浸泡期; 和（e）生产井直到切水超过95％。

公开(公告)号：US20130284435A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-31

申请号：US13888874

申请日：2013-05-07

Applicant: Richard Kelso Kerr

Inventor： Richard Kelso Kerr

IPC: E21B43/24

CPC classification number: E21B43/2406 ,  E21B43/2408

Abstract: A SAGDOX satellite system for recovering hydrocarbons includes a central SAGDOX site, at least one SAGDOX satellite site, and a pipeline corridor for communication between the central SAGDOX site and the SAGDOX satellite site. The satellite system is designed to recover hydrocarbons using a SAGDOX process at the satellite site and transfer recovered hydrocarbons to the central site.

Abstract translation: 用于回收碳氢化合物的SAGDOX卫星系统包括中央SAGDOX站点，至少一个SAGDOX卫星站点和用于在中央SAGDOX站点和SAGDOX卫星站点之间进行通信的管道走廊。 卫星系统设计用于在卫星地点使用SAGDOX方法回收碳氢化合物，并将回收的碳氢化合物转移到中心位置。

公开(公告)号：US09828841B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-28

申请号：US13543012

申请日：2012-07-06

Applicant: Richard Kelso Kerr

Inventor： Richard Kelso Kerr

IPC: E21B43/24 ,  F22B3/00

CPC classification number: E21B43/2406 ,  E21B43/2408 ,  F22B3/00

Abstract: There is provided a process to recover bitumen from a subterranean hydrocarbon reservoir. The process includes injecting steam and oxygen separately into the bitumen reservoir. When mixed in the reservoir, the mix is in the range of 5 to 50% O2. The process also includes producing hot bitumen and water using a horizontal production well, and producing/removing non-condensable combustion gases to control reservoir pressure.

公开(公告)号：US20140166278A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-19

申请号：US14078983

申请日：2013-11-13

Applicant: Richard Kelso Kerr

Inventor： Richard Kelso Kerr

IPC: E21B43/24 ,  E21B43/243

CPC classification number: E21B43/2408

Abstract: A process to recover hydrocarbons from a reservoir having at least one lean zone, wherein said lean zone has an initial bitumen saturation level less than about 0.6, said process including: i) Initially injecting of oxygen into said reservoir; ii) Allowing for combustion of said oxygen to vaporize connate water in said at least one lean zone; and iii) Recovering said hydrocarbons from said reservoir.

Abstract translation: 从具有至少一个贫区的储层回收烃的方法，其中所述贫区具有小于约0.6的初始沥青饱和度，所述方法包括：i）最初将氧气注入所述储存器; ii）允许所述氧气的燃烧以蒸发所述至少一个贫区中的原生水; 和iii）从所述储存器回收所述烃。