Secure activation of a downhole device
    1.
    发明授权
    Secure activation of a downhole device 有权
    井下装置的安全启动

    公开(公告)号:US07347278B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-03-25

    申请号:US10928856

    申请日:2004-08-27

    Abstract: A system includes a well tool for deployment in a well, a controller, and a link coupled between the controller and the well tool. The well tool comprises plural control units, each of the plural control units having a microprocessor and an initiator coupled to the microprocessor. Each microprocessor is adapted to communicate bi-directionally with the controller. The controller is adapted to send a plurality of activation commands to respective microprocessors to activate the respective control units. Each activation command containing a unique identifier corresponding to a respective control unit.

    Abstract translation: 系统包括用于部署在井中的井工具,控制器以及耦合在控制器和井工具之间的连杆。 井工具包括多个控制单元,多个控制单元中的每一个具有微处理器和耦合到微处理器的启动器。 每个微处理器适于与控制器双向通信。 控制器适于向相应的微处理器发送多个激活命令以激活相应的控制单元。 每个激活命令包含对应于相应控制单元的唯一标识符。

    Providing electrical isolation for a downhole device
    2.
    发明授权
    Providing electrical isolation for a downhole device 失效
    为井下设备提供电气隔离

    公开(公告)号:US07007756B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-03-07

    申请号:US10717872

    申请日:2003-11-20

    CPC classification number: E21B17/003 E21B43/119 E21B47/12

    Abstract: An isolation apparatus is provided between an electrical conductor and an electrically-activated well tool. The isolation apparatus has a blocking element to enable a signal having a first electrical polarity to pass through the element. The blocking element blocks a signal having a second electrical polarity.

    Abstract translation: 在电导体和电活动井工具之间设置隔离装置。 隔离装置具有阻挡元件,以使得具有第一电极性的信号能够通过该元件。 阻塞元件阻挡具有第二电极性的信号。

    Integrated detonators for use with explosive devices
    3.
    发明授权
    Integrated detonators for use with explosive devices 有权
    用于爆炸装置的集成雷管

    公开(公告)号:US08091477B2

    公开(公告)日:2012-01-10

    申请号:US10711809

    申请日:2004-10-06

    Abstract: A detonator assembly includes a capacitor, an initiator, a transformer and an addressable chip. The initiator is electrically connected to the capacitor, the transformer is mechanically and electrically connected to the capacitor and the addressable chip is mechanically and electrically connected to the transformer. The initiator may be bonded or fused to the capacitor, and the transformer may be bonded or fused to the capacitor. The capacitor, initiator, transformer and addressable chip form a unified integrated detonating unit.

    Abstract translation: 雷管组件包括电容器,起动器,变压器和可寻址芯片。 引发器电连接到电容器,变压器机械地和电连接到电容器,并且寻址芯片机械地和电连接到变压器。 引发剂可以与电容器结合或熔合,并且变压器可以与电容器结合或熔合。 电容器,起动器,变压器和可寻址芯片构成统一的集成引爆单元。

    Initiation of explosive devices
    4.
    发明授权
    Initiation of explosive devices 失效
    启动爆炸装置

    公开(公告)号:US06386108B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-05-14

    申请号:US09401889

    申请日:1999-09-23

    Abstract: A perforating gun or other downhole tool includes one or more explosive devices that are activable by corresponding one or more initiator devices, such as capacitor discharge units (CDUs). Each CDU includes an explosive foil initiator (EFI) or some other type of a high-energy bridge-type initiator, an energy source (e.g., a slapper capacitor), and a switch coupling the energy source and the EFI or other bridge-type initiator. An electrical cable is coupled to the CDUs for providing a voltage to energize the energy source in the CDUs to provide energy to each EFI. In response to activation of a trigger signal down the electrical cable, the switch is closed to couple the energy source to the EFI.

    Abstract translation: 穿孔枪或其它井下工具包括一个或多个可由相应的一个或多个起动器装置激活的爆炸装置,例如电容器放电单元(CDU)。 每个CDU包括爆炸性箔引发器(EFI)或某种其他类型的高能桥式起动器,能量源(例如,per器电容器)和将能量源与EFI或其他桥型 发起人 电缆耦合到CDU以提供电压以激励CDU中的能量源以向每个EFI提供能量。 响应于沿着电缆的触发信号的激活,开关闭合以将能量源耦合到EFI。

    Activation of well tools
    5.
    发明授权
    Activation of well tools 有权
    激活井工具

    公开(公告)号:US6148263A

    公开(公告)日:2000-11-14

    申请号:US179511

    申请日:1998-10-27

    CPC classification number: G05B23/0256

    Abstract: A safety system for use with an apparatus lowered into a well includes a power supply and a controller that monitors at least a predefined condition of the apparatus. A switch blocks power from the apparatus until the predefined condition is present. A test system includes a test device that generates a signal having a predetermined characteristic (a certain frequency, for example). A controller detects the signal and enables performance of a test operation when the signal of the predetermined frequency is present.

    Abstract translation: 用于下降到井中的装置的安全系统包括电源和监控装置的至少预定状态的控制器。 A开关阻止来自装置的电力,直到存在预定条件。 测试系统包括产生具有预定特性(例如某一频率)的信号的测试装置。 当存在预定频率的信号时,控制器检测信号并且能够执行测试操作。

    Tractor communication/control and select fire perforating switch simulations
    6.
    发明授权
    Tractor communication/control and select fire perforating switch simulations 有权
    拖拉机通讯/控制,并选择防火穿孔开关模拟

    公开(公告)号:US08689868B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-04-08

    申请号:US12451913

    申请日:2008-01-07

    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for controlling and communicating with one or more tools in a downhole tool string including a tractor, an auxiliary tractor tool, a logging tool, a safety sub, a release mechanism, a unit containing sensors for monitoring downhole conditions, a setting tool, and a perforating gun. Control and communication are accomplished by sending signals from the surface to control switches in the control units on the tool, with redundant switches for safety, to state machines in the respective control units, each state machine returning a signal verifying switch status to the surface. The state machine need not return a signal including a unique identifier.

    Abstract translation: 用于控制和与井下工具串中的一个或多个工具进行通信的装置和方法,包括拖拉机,辅助拖拉机工具,测井工具,安全子系统,释放机构,包含用于监测井下状况的传感器的单元,设置工具 和射孔枪。 控制和通信是通过将表面上的信号发送到工具上的控制单元中的控制开关,用于安全的冗余开关,到各个控制单元中的状态机,每个状态机将信号验证开关状态返回到表面。 状态机不需要返回包含唯一标识符的信号。

    Apparatus and methods for controlling and communicating with downwhole devices
    7.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and methods for controlling and communicating with downwhole devices 有权
    用于控制和下水道装置通信的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08576090B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-11-05

    申请号:US12221611

    申请日:2008-08-05

    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for controlling and communicating with one or more tools in a downhole tool string including a tractor, an auxiliary tractor tool, a logging tool, a safety sub, a release mechanism, a unit containing sensors for monitoring downhole conditions, a setting tool, and a perforating gun. Also provided are apparatus and methods for controlling and communicating with one or more perforating guns, release devices, and explosive devices in a string to be lowered into a wellbore. Control and communication are accomplished by sending signals from the surface to control switches in the control units on the tool, with redundant switches for safety, to state machines in the respective control units, each state machine returning a signal verifying switch status to the surface. Control and power functions are accomplished with voltage of different polarities for safety.

    Abstract translation: 用于控制和与井下工具串中的一个或多个工具进行通信的装置和方法,包括拖拉机,辅助拖拉机工具,测井工具,安全子系统,释放机构,包含用于监测井下状况的传感器的单元,设置工具 和射孔枪。 还提供了用于控制和连通一个或多个穿孔枪,释放装置和串联中的爆炸装置以降低到井眼中的装置和方法。 控制和通信是通过将表面上的信号发送到工具上的控制单元中的控制开关,用于安全的冗余开关,到各个控制单元中的状态机,每个状态机将信号验证开关状态返回到表面。 控制和功率功能是为了安全起见,以不同极性的电压完成。

    Apparatus and Methods for Controlling and Communicating with Downhole Devices
    8.
    发明申请
    Apparatus and Methods for Controlling and Communicating with Downhole Devices 审中-公开
    用于控制和通信井下设备的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110066378A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-03-17

    申请号:US12934701

    申请日:2009-08-05

    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for controlling and communicating with one or more tools in a downhole tool string including a tractor, an auxiliary tractor tool, a logging tool, a safety sub, a release mechanism, a unit containing sensors for monitoring downhole conditions, a setting tool, and a perforating gun. Also provided are apparatus and methods for controlling and communicating with one or more perforating guns, release devices, and explosive devices in a string to be lowered into a wellbore. Control and communication are accomplished by sending signals from the surface to control switches in the control units on the tool, with redundant switches for safety, to state machines in the respective control units, each state machine returning a signal verifying switch status to the surface. Control and power functions are accomplished with voltage of different polarities for safety.

    Abstract translation: 用于控制和与井下工具串中的一个或多个工具进行通信的装置和方法,包括拖拉机,辅助拖拉机工具,测井工具,安全子系统,释放机构,包含用于监测井下状况的传感器的单元,设置工具 和射孔枪。 还提供了用于控制和连通一个或多个穿孔枪,释放装置和串联中的爆炸装置以降低到井眼中的装置和方法。 控制和通信是通过将表面上的信号发送到工具上的控制单元中的控制开关,用于安全的冗余开关,到各个控制单元中的状态机,每个状态机将信号验证开关状态返回到表面。 控制和功率功能是为了安全起见,以不同极性的电压完成。

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