公开(公告)号：US11726225B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-15

申请号：US17088321

申请日：2020-11-03

Applicant: Roger Steinsiek ,  Hermanus J. Nieuwoudt ,  Brian A. Moody ,  Andal Pierre

Inventor： Roger Steinsiek ,  Hermanus J. Nieuwoudt ,  Brian A. Moody ,  Andal Pierre

IPC: G01V1/50 ,  E21B47/095 ,  G01V1/00 ,  E21B47/002 ,  G01V1/30 ,  E21B49/00

CPC classification number: G01V1/50 ,  E21B47/0025 ,  E21B47/095 ,  E21B49/00 ,  G01V1/001 ,  G01V1/306 ,  G01V2210/43 ,  G01V2210/624 ,  G01V2210/6244 ,  G01V2210/6246

Abstract: A system for estimating a property of a region of interest includes an acoustic measurement device including a transmitter configured to emit an acoustic signal having at least one selected frequency configured to penetrate a surface of a borehole in an earth formation and produce internal diffuse backscatter from earth formation material behind the surface and within the region of interest, and a receiver configured to detect return signals from the region of interest and generate return signal data. The system also includes a processing device configured to receive the return signal data, process the return signal data to identify internal diffuse backscatter data indicative of the internal diffuse backscatter, calculate one or more characteristics of the internal diffuse backscatter, and estimate a property of the region of interest based on the one or more characteristics of the internal diffuse backscatter.

公开(公告)号：US20210140305A1

公开(公告)日：2021-05-13

申请号：US17088321

申请日：2020-11-03

Applicant: Roger Steinsiek ,  Hermanus J. Nieuwoudt ,  Brian A. Moody ,  Andal Pierre

Inventor： Roger Steinsiek ,  Hermanus J. Nieuwoudt ,  Brian A. Moody ,  Andal Pierre

IPC: E21B47/095 ,  E21B47/002 ,  G01V1/00

Abstract: A system for estimating a property of a region of interest includes an acoustic measurement device including a transmitter configured to emit an acoustic signal having at least one selected frequency configured to penetrate a surface of a borehole in an earth formation and produce internal diffuse backscatter from earth formation material behind the surface and within the region of interest, and a receiver configured to detect return signals from the region of interest and generate return signal data. The system also includes a processing device configured to receive the return signal data, process the return signal data to identify internal diffuse backscatter data indicative of the internal diffuse backscatter, calculate one or more characteristics of the internal diffuse backscatter, and estimate a property of the region of interest based on the one or more characteristics of the internal diffuse backscatter.

公开(公告)号：US20090165547A1

公开(公告)日：2009-07-02

申请号：US12336220

申请日：2008-12-16

Applicant: Roger Steinsiek

Inventor： Roger Steinsiek

IPC: E21B47/14

CPC classification number: G01N29/036 ,  E21B47/101 ,  G01N29/222 ,  G01N2291/014 ,  G01N2291/02881 ,  G01V1/44

Abstract: The method and apparatus of the present invention provides for detecting a flow of a formation fluid entering into a wellbore. An ultrasonic sensor is placed in a wellbore. The sensor has a resonant member that is exposed to a fluid in the wellbore. At a location in the wellbore, acoustic energy is measured wherein the acoustic energy is related to turbulence from formation fluid entering the wellbore. In another embodiment of the invention a tool is provided for detecting a flow of a formation fluid into a downhole location in a wellbore. The ultrasonic sensor has a resonant member that is adapted to be in contact with a fluid in the wellbore. The sensor generates electrical signals when exposed to ultrasonic turbulences caused by a formation fluid entering into the wellbore. A processor processes the electrical signals to detect the flow of the formation fluid entering into the wellbore.

Abstract translation: 本发明的方法和装置提供了检测进入井眼的地层流体的流动。 将超声波传感器放置在井眼中。 传感器具有暴露于井眼中的流体的共振构件。 在井眼中的一个位置处，测量声能，其中声能与来自地层流体进入井眼的湍流有关。 在本发明的另一个实施例中，提供了一种用于检测地层流体进入井筒中的井下位置的工具。 超声波传感器具有适于与井眼中的流体接触的共振构件。 当暴露于由地层流体进入井筒的超声波紊流时，传感器产生电信号。 处理器处理电信号以检测进入井眼的地层流体的流动。

公开(公告)号：US11168561B2

公开(公告)日：2021-11-09

申请号：US16216408

申请日：2018-12-11

Applicant: Lei Fang ,  Michael Johnson ,  Herb Dhuet ,  Roger Steinsiek

Inventor： Lei Fang ,  Michael Johnson ,  Herb Dhuet ,  Roger Steinsiek

IPC: E21B47/09 ,  E21B47/16 ,  E21B47/095

Abstract: An apparatus for determining a location of a downhole component includes at least one transmitter device and a receiver device. One of the at least one transmitter device and the receiver device is disposed at a first component of a borehole string configured to be deployed in a borehole and retained at a stationary position, and another of the at least one transmitter device and the receiver device is disposed at a moveable component configured to be moved while the first component is at the stationary position, the at least one transmitter device configured to emit a wireless signal and the receiver device configured to detect the wireless signal when the first component is at the stationary position. The apparatus also includes a processing device configured to receive signal data and estimate a location of the moveable component relative to the first component based on the signal data.

公开(公告)号：US20190211667A1

公开(公告)日：2019-07-11

申请号：US16216408

申请日：2018-12-11

Applicant: Lei Fang ,  Michael Johnson ,  Herb Dhuet ,  Roger Steinsiek

Inventor： Lei Fang ,  Michael Johnson ,  Herb Dhuet ,  Roger Steinsiek

IPC: E21B47/09 ,  E21B47/16

CPC classification number: E21B47/091 ,  E21B47/16

Abstract: An apparatus for determining a location of a downhole component includes at least one transmitter device and a receiver device. One of the at least one transmitter device and the receiver device is disposed at a first component of a borehole string configured to be deployed in a borehole and retained at a stationary position, and another of the at least one transmitter device and the receiver device is disposed at a moveable component configured to be moved while the first component is at the stationary position, the at least one transmitter device configured to emit a wireless signal and the receiver device configured to detect the wireless signal when the first component is at the stationary position. The apparatus also includes a processing device configured to receive signal data and estimate a location of the moveable component relative to the first component based on the signal data.

公开(公告)号：US20070084277A1

公开(公告)日：2007-04-19

申请号：US11250598

申请日：2005-10-14

Applicant: Roger Steinsiek

Inventor： Roger Steinsiek

IPC: E21B47/10 ,  E21B49/00

CPC classification number: G01N29/036 ,  E21B47/101 ,  G01N29/222 ,  G01N2291/014 ,  G01N2291/02881 ,  G01V1/44

Abstract: The method and apparatus of the present invention provides for detecting a flow of a formation fluid entering into a wellbore. An ultrasonic sensor is placed in a wellbore. The sensor has a resonant member that is exposed to a fluid in the wellbore. At a location in the wellbore, acoustic energy is measured wherein the acoustic energy is related to turbulence from formation fluid entering the wellbore. In another embodiment of the invention a tool is provided for detecting a flow of a formation fluid into a downhole location in a wellbore. The ultrasonic sensor has a resonant member that is adapted to be in contact with a fluid in the wellbore. The sensor generates electrical signals when exposed to ultrasonic turbulences caused by a formation fluid entering into the wellbore. A processor processes the electrical signals to detect the flow of the formation fluid entering into the wellbore.

Abstract translation: 本发明的方法和装置提供了检测进入井眼的地层流体的流动。 将超声波传感器放置在井眼中。 传感器具有暴露于井眼中的流体的共振构件。 在井眼中的一个位置处，测量声能，其中声能与来自地层流体进入井眼的湍流有关。 在本发明的另一个实施例中，提供了一种用于检测地层流体进入井筒中的井下位置的工具。 超声波传感器具有适于与井眼中的流体接触的共振构件。 当暴露于由地层流体进入井筒的超声波紊流时，传感器产生电信号。 处理器处理电信号以检测进入井眼的地层流体的流动。

公开(公告)号：US11726224B2

公开(公告)日：2023-08-15

申请号：US16690873

申请日：2019-11-21

Applicant: David Bishop ,  Carlos Felipe Rivero ,  James J. Freeman ,  Roger Steinsiek ,  Marc Samuelson ,  Shaela Rahman ,  Jason Harris

Inventor： David Bishop ,  Carlos Felipe Rivero ,  James J. Freeman ,  Roger Steinsiek ,  Marc Samuelson ,  Shaela Rahman ,  Jason Harris

IPC: G01V1/46 ,  G01L19/00 ,  G01V1/48 ,  G01V1/52

CPC classification number: G01V1/46 ,  G01L19/0092 ,  G01V1/48 ,  G01V1/52 ,  G01V2001/526 ,  G01V2210/121 ,  G01V2210/1299 ,  G01V2210/1429 ,  G01V2210/54

Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining a pressure in an annulus between an inner casing and an outer casing. An acoustic transducer is disposed within the casing at a selected depth within the inner casing and is configured to generate an acoustic pulse and receive a reflection of the acoustic pulse from the inner casing. A time of flight is measured of the acoustic pulse to the inner surface of the inner casing. An inner diameter of the inner casing is determined from the time of flight. The pressure in the annulus is determined from the inner diameter. A processor can be used to measure time and determine inner diameter and annulus pressure.

公开(公告)号：US20200241160A1

公开(公告)日：2020-07-30

申请号：US16690873

申请日：2019-11-21

Applicant: David Bishop ,  Carlos Felipe Rivero ,  James J. Freeman ,  Roger Steinsiek ,  Marc Samuelson ,  Shaela Rahman ,  Jason Harris

Inventor： David Bishop ,  Carlos Felipe Rivero ,  James J. Freeman ,  Roger Steinsiek ,  Marc Samuelson ,  Shaela Rahman ,  Jason Harris

IPC: G01V1/46 ,  G01L19/00 ,  G01V1/48 ,  G01V1/52

Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining a pressure in an annulus between an inner casing and an outer casing. An acoustic transducer is disposed within the casing at a selected depth within the inner casing and is configured to generate an acoustic pulse and receive a reflection of the acoustic pulse from the inner casing. A time of flight is measured of the acoustic pulse to the inner surface of the inner casing. An inner diameter of the inner casing is determined from the time of flight. The pressure in the annulus is determined from the inner diameter. A processor can be used to measure time and determine inner diameter and annulus pressure.

公开(公告)号：US07464588B2

公开(公告)日：2008-12-16

申请号：US11250598

申请日：2005-10-14

Applicant: Roger Steinsiek

Inventor： Roger Steinsiek

IPC: E21B47/08

CPC classification number: G01N29/036 ,  E21B47/101 ,  G01N29/222 ,  G01N2291/014 ,  G01N2291/02881 ,  G01V1/44

Abstract: The method and apparatus of the present invention provides for detecting a flow of a formation fluid entering into a wellbore. An ultrasonic sensor is placed in a wellbore. The sensor has a resonant member that is exposed to a fluid in the wellbore. At a location in the wellbore, acoustic energy is measured wherein the acoustic energy is related to turbulence from formation fluid entering the wellbore. In another embodiment of the invention a tool is provided for detecting a flow of a formation fluid into a downhole location in a wellbore. The ultrasonic sensor has a resonant member that is adapted to be in contact with a fluid in the wellbore. The sensor generates electrical signals when exposed to ultrasonic turbulences caused by a formation fluid entering into the wellbore. A processor processes the electrical signals to detect the flow of the formation fluid entering into the wellbore.

Abstract translation: 本发明的方法和装置提供了检测进入井眼的地层流体的流动。 将超声波传感器放置在井眼中。 传感器具有暴露于井眼中的流体的共振构件。 在井眼中的一个位置处，测量声能，其中声能与来自地层流体进入井眼的湍流有关。 在本发明的另一个实施例中，提供了一种用于检测地层流体进入井筒中的井下位置的工具。 超声波传感器具有适于与井眼中的流体接触的共振构件。 当暴露于由地层流体进入井筒的超声波紊流时，传感器产生电信号。 处理器处理电信号以检测进入井眼的地层流体的流动。

公开(公告)号：US11674377B2

公开(公告)日：2023-06-13

申请号：US17236438

申请日：2021-04-21

Applicant: Elan Yogeswaren ,  Sandip Maity ,  Roger Steinsiek

Inventor： Elan Yogeswaren ,  Sandip Maity ,  Roger Steinsiek

IPC: G01N29/06 ,  G01N29/22 ,  E21B47/002 ,  G01N29/11 ,  G01N29/14 ,  E21B47/005

CPC classification number: E21B47/005 ,  E21B47/0025 ,  G01N29/06 ,  G01N29/11 ,  G01N29/14 ,  G01N29/225 ,  G01N2291/015

Abstract: An apparatus for inspecting a well having nested multi-tubular structure, includes: an acoustic transducer conveyed in an inner-most tubular in the structure and configured to receive a return acoustic signal having a plurality of resonances due to the structure; an acoustic impedance matching material disposed on a sensing face of the acoustic transducer; a signal generator that generates a signal having a plurality of frequencies to drive the acoustic transducer; a signal shaper that modifies the signal to provide a drive signal to the acoustic transducer; and a processor configured to determine an annulus distance of any tubular in the structure with respect to an adjacent tubular using a time of flight of a transmitted acoustic signal, an acoustic speed in a component in the nested multi-tubular structure using the annulus distance and the plurality of resonances, and a characteristic of the component that corresponds with the acoustic speed.