公开(公告)号：US20130327525A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-12

申请号：US13912463

申请日：2013-06-07

Applicant: Peter Yang ,  Richard Kelso Kerr

Inventor： Peter Yang ,  Richard Kelso Kerr

IPC: E21B43/24

CPC classification number: E21B43/2406

Abstract: A method for remediation of at least one cold spot in a producer well in a Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage (SAGD) process to increase hydrocarbon recovery from a hydrocarbon reservoir, wherein the SAGD process occurs at a site including an injection well, a production well and a steam chamber. The method includes shutting the production well and maintaining or increasing steam injection through the injection well until pressure in the steam chamber increases. The production well is then resumed while continuing steam injection at rates for normal SAGD or greater until reservoir pressure reaches normal operational pressure. Optionally, the injection/production is adjusted to return to normal SAGD operation.

Abstract translation: 一种用于在蒸汽辅助重力排水（SAGD）方法中对生产井中的至少一个冷点进行修复的方法，以增加来自烃储层的烃回收，其中SAGD方法发生在包括注入井，生产井以及 一个蒸汽室。 该方法包括关闭生产井并维持或增加通过喷射井的蒸汽喷射，直到蒸汽室中的压力增加。 然后恢复生产井，同时以正常SAGD或更高的速率持续注入蒸汽，直到储层压力达到正常的操作压力。 可选地，调整喷射/生产以恢复正常的SAGD操作。

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：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：US20130248177A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-26

申请号：US13893902

申请日：2013-05-14

Applicant: Richard Kelso Kerr

Inventor： Richard Kelso Kerr

IPC: E21B43/24

CPC classification number: E21B43/2406 ,  C10G1/002 ,  C10G1/047 ,  C10G9/38 ,  C10G2300/1033 ,  C10G2300/4037 ,  E21B43/2408 ,  E21B43/30

Abstract: A process to utilize at least one water lean zone (WLZ) interspersed within a net pay zone in a reservoir and produce bitumen from the reservoir, includes using Steam Assisted Gravity Drainage with Oxygen (SAGDOX) to enhance oil recovery, locating a SAGDOX oxygen injector proximate the WLZ, and removing non-condensable gases.

Abstract translation: 使用散布在储存器中的净工作区内并从储存器产生沥青的至少一个贫水区（WLZ）的方法包括使用具有氧气的蒸汽辅助重力排水（SAGDOX）来增强油回收率，定位SAGDOX氧气喷射器 靠近WLZ，并除去不可冷凝的气体。

公开(公告)号：US20130098607A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-25

申请号：US13628178

申请日：2012-09-27

Applicant: Richard Kelso Kerr

Inventor： Richard Kelso Kerr

IPC: E21B43/16 ,  E21B43/243

CPC classification number: E21B43/16 ,  E21B43/24 ,  E21B43/243

Abstract: A process to recover heavy oil from a hydrocarbon reservoir, said process comprising injecting oxygen-containing gas and steam separately injected via separate wells into the reservoir to cause heated hydrocarbon fluids to flow more readily to a production well, wherein: (i) the hydrocarbon is heavy oil (API from 10 to 20; with some initial gas injectivity (ii) the ratio of oxygen/steam injectant gas is controlled in the range from 0.05 to 1.00 (v/v) (iii) the process uses Cyclic Steam Stimulation or Steam Flooding techniques and well geometry, with extra well(s) or a segregated zone to inject oxygen gas wherein the oxygen contact zone within the reservoir is less than substantially 50 metres long.

Abstract translation: 一种从烃储存器中回收重油的方法，所述方法包括将含氧气体和蒸汽分别经由分离的井注入储存器中以使加热的烃流体更容易流入生产井，其中：（i）烃 是重油（API为10至20;具有一些初始气体注入性（ii）氧气/蒸汽注入气体的比例控制在0.05至1.00（v / v）的范围内（iii）该方法使用循环蒸汽刺激或 蒸汽驱油技术和井几何形状，具有额外的井或隔离区域以注入氧气，其中储存器内的氧接触区域小于基本上50米长。

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。

公开(公告)号：US20140096960A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-10

申请号：US14058488

申请日：2013-10-21

Applicant: Richard Kelso Kerr

Inventor： Richard Kelso Kerr

IPC: E21B43/24

CPC classification number: E21B43/2406 ,  B08B9/04 ,  E21B43/14 ,  E21B43/168 ,  E21B43/2408 ,  E21B43/243

Abstract: A SAGDOX process to recover liquid hydrocarbons from at least one thin pay zone in a hydrocarbon bitumen reservoir, via a substantially horizontal production well, where the hydrocarbon bitumen reservoir has a top and a bottom. The process includes: i) Injecting steam into the hydrocarbon bitumen reservoir above the substantially horizontal production well; ii) Injecting oxygen into the hydrocarbon bitumen reservoir above the substantially horizontal production well; iii) Recovering liquid hydrocarbon via gravity drainage into the substantially horizontal production well.

Abstract translation: SAGDOX方法，其通过基本上水平的生产井从碳氢化合物沥青储存器中的至少一个薄的工资区域回收液态烃，其中烃类沥青储存器具有顶部和底部。 该方法包括：i）在基本上水平的生产井之上将蒸汽注入烃沥青储层; ii）在基本上水平的生产井之上将氧气注入烃沥青储层; iii）通过重力排水将液态碳氢化合物回收到基本上水平的生产井中。