专利快速检索-快速检索全球专利，免费商用专利数据库-IPRDB

1. 发明申请

US20120176250A1 SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTEGRATED DOWNHOLE SENSING AND OPTICAL FIBER MONITORING 审中-公开
标题翻译：一体化卧式感光和光纤监测系统与方法
公开(公告)号：US20120176250A1
公开(公告)日：2012-07-12
申请号：US12985845
申请日：2011-01-06
申请人： Roger G. Duncan , Robert M. Harman , Alexander M. Barry , Brooks A. Childers , Philip Robin Couch
发明人： Roger G. Duncan , Robert M. Harman , Alexander M. Barry , Brooks A. Childers , Philip Robin Couch
IPC分类号： G01V3/00
CPC分类号： G01V11/002
摘要： A system for measuring downhole parameters is disclosed. The system includes: a carrier configured to be disposed in a borehole in an earth formation; at least one optical fiber sensor in operable communication with the carrier; a measurement assembly including an electromagnetic signal source configured to transmit a first interrogation signal into the optical fiber sensor and a detector configured to receive a reflected signal indicative of a downhole parameter in response to the interrogation signal; and a processor configured to automatically receive scattered signals from the optical fiber sensor, generate distributed scattering data indicative of a condition of the optical fiber sensor and analyze changes in the distributed scattering data to identify changes in the condition of the optical fiber sensor.
摘要翻译：公开了一种用于测量井下参数的系统。该系统包括：被配置为设置在地层中的钻孔中的载体; 至少一个光纤传感器，其与所述载体可操作地通信; 测量组件，包括被配置为将第一询问信号传输到所述光纤传感器中的电磁信号源，以及被配置为响应于所述询问信号接收指示井下参数的反射信号的检测器; 以及处理器，被配置为自动接收来自光纤传感器的散射信号，产生指示光纤传感器状态的分散散射数据，并分析分布式散射数据的变化，以识别光纤传感器状态的变化。

2. 发明申请

US20120237205A1 SYSTEM AND METHOD TO COMPENSATE FOR ARBITRARY OPTICAL FIBER LEAD-INS IN AN OPTICAL FREQUENCY DOMAIN REFLECTOMETRY SYSTEM 审中-公开
标题翻译：用于补偿光学频域反射测量系统中的光纤光栅的系统和方法
公开(公告)号：US20120237205A1
公开(公告)日：2012-09-20
申请号：US13049357
申请日：2011-03-16
申请人： Roger G. Duncan , Alexander M. Barry , Brooks A. Childers , Ajit Balagopal , Philip Robin Couch
发明人： Roger G. Duncan , Alexander M. Barry , Brooks A. Childers , Ajit Balagopal , Philip Robin Couch
IPC分类号： H04B10/08
CPC分类号： E21B47/0006 , E21B47/123 , G01D5/35354
摘要： A method for estimating a parameter includes: generating an optical signal, the optical signal modulated via a modulation signal having a variable modulation frequency over a period of time; transmitting the modulated optical signal from a light source into an optical fiber, the optical fiber including at least one sensing location configured to reflect light; receiving a reflected signal including light reflected from the at least one sensing location; and demodulating the reflected signal with a reference signal, the reference signal including a time delay relative to the modulation signal based on a distance between the light source and the at least one sensing location.
摘要翻译：一种用于估计参数的方法包括：产生光信号，经由一段时间具有可变调制频率的调制信号调制的光信号; 将调制的光信号从光源传输到光纤中，所述光纤包括被配置为反射光的至少一个感测位置; 接收包括从所述至少一个感测位置反射的光的反射信号; 以及用参考信号解调所述反射信号，所述参考信号包括基于所述光源和所述至少一个感测位置之间的距离的相对于所述调制信号的时间延迟。

3. 发明授权

US09200508B2 Method and apparatus for monitoring vibration using fiber optic sensors 有权
标题翻译：使用光纤传感器监测振动的方法和装置
公开(公告)号：US09200508B2
公开(公告)日：2015-12-01
申请号：US12985773
申请日：2011-01-06
申请人： Roger G. Duncan , Brooks A. Childers , Robert M. Harman , Ajit Balagopal
发明人： Roger G. Duncan , Brooks A. Childers , Robert M. Harman , Ajit Balagopal
IPC分类号： G01V3/38 , E21B47/00 , E21B47/12
CPC分类号： E21B47/0007 , E21B47/123
摘要： A apparatus for monitoring a downhole component is disclosed. The apparatus includes: an optical fiber sensor including a plurality of sensing locations distributed along a length of the optical fiber sensor; an interrogation assembly configured to transmit an electromagnetic interrogation signal into the optical fiber sensor and receive reflected signals from each of the plurality of sensing locations; and a processing unit configured to receive the reflected signals, select a measurement location along the optical fiber sensor, select a first reflected signal associated with a first sensing location in the optical fiber sensor, the first sensing location corresponding with the measurement location, select a second reflected signal associated with a second sensing location in the optical fiber sensor, estimate a phase difference between the first signal and the second signal, and estimate a parameter of the downhole component at the measurement location based on the phase difference.
摘要翻译：公开了一种用于监测井下部件的装置。该装置包括：光纤传感器，包括沿着光纤传感器的长度分布的多个感测位置; 询问组件，被配置为将电磁询问信号传输到所述光纤传感器中，并接收来自所述多个感测位置中的每一个的反射信号; 以及处理单元，被配置为接收所述反射信号，选择沿着所述光纤传感器的测量位置，选择与所述光纤传感器中的第一感测位置相关联的第一反射信号，所述第一感测位置对应于所述测量位置，与光纤传感器中的第二感测位置相关联的第二反射信号，估计第一信号和第二信号之间的相位差，并且基于相位差来估计测量位置处的井下分量的参数。

4. 发明申请

US20110261361A1 System and Method for Effective Isolation of an Interferometer 有权
标题翻译：干涉仪有效隔离的系统和方法
公开(公告)号：US20110261361A1
公开(公告)日：2011-10-27
申请号：US12767607
申请日：2010-04-26
申请人： David Dixon , Robert M. Harman , Roger G. Duncan , Alan C. Reynolds , Michael C. Nuckles , Brooks A. Childers
发明人： David Dixon , Robert M. Harman , Roger G. Duncan , Alan C. Reynolds , Michael C. Nuckles , Brooks A. Childers
IPC分类号： G01B9/02 , F16M13/00
CPC分类号： F16F15/04 , G01B9/02052 , G01M11/088 , G01M11/31 , G01M11/3172
摘要： An interferometer has its performance enhanced by being suspended in a housing that is optionally evacuated. The frame that supports the interferometer is secured to a cover for the housing with a plurality of studs having mechanical vibration isolators. The frame comprises a support flange with a foam layer beneath the interferometer. An optics tray is disposed above the interferometer and holds the assembly to the support flange. The fibers that are connected to the interferometer enter the side of the housing and the entry is sealed off to allow the interior of the housing to be evacuated.
摘要翻译：干涉仪的性能通过悬挂在可选择地抽出的壳体中而被增强。支撑干涉仪的框架用多个具有机械隔振器的螺柱固定到壳体的盖上。框架包括在干涉仪下方具有泡沫层的支撑凸缘。光学托盘设置在干涉仪上方并将组件保持在支撑凸缘上。连接到干涉仪的光纤进入壳体的侧面，密封入口以使壳体的内部被排空。

5. 发明申请

US20120179378A1 METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING VIBRATION USING FIBER OPTIC SENSORS 有权
标题翻译：使用光纤传感器监测振动的方法和装置
公开(公告)号：US20120179378A1
公开(公告)日：2012-07-12
申请号：US12985773
申请日：2011-01-06
申请人： Roger G. Duncan , Brooks A. Childers , Robert M. Harman , Ajit Balagopal
发明人： Roger G. Duncan , Brooks A. Childers , Robert M. Harman , Ajit Balagopal
IPC分类号： G01V5/04 , G06F19/00
CPC分类号： E21B47/0007 , E21B47/123
摘要： A apparatus for monitoring a downhole component is disclosed. The apparatus includes: an optical fiber sensor including a plurality of sensing locations distributed along a length of the optical fiber sensor; an interrogation assembly configured to transmit an electromagnetic interrogation signal into the optical fiber sensor and receive reflected signals from each of the plurality of sensing locations; and a processing unit configured to receive the reflected signals, select a measurement location along the optical fiber sensor, select a first reflected signal associated with a first sensing location in the optical fiber sensor, the first sensing location corresponding with the measurement location, select a second reflected signal associated with a second sensing location in the optical fiber sensor, estimate a phase difference between the first signal and the second signal, and estimate a parameter of the downhole component at the measurement location based on the phase difference.
摘要翻译：公开了一种用于监测井下部件的装置。该装置包括：光纤传感器，包括沿着光纤传感器的长度分布的多个感测位置; 询问组件，被配置为将电磁询问信号传输到所述光纤传感器中，并接收来自所述多个感测位置中的每一个的反射信号; 以及处理单元，被配置为接收所述反射信号，选择沿着所述光纤传感器的测量位置，选择与所述光纤传感器中的第一感测位置相关联的第一反射信号，所述第一感测位置对应于所述测量位置，与光纤传感器中的第二感测位置相关联的第二反射信号，估计第一信号和第二信号之间的相位差，并且基于相位差来估计测量位置处的井下分量的参数。

6. 发明授权

US08950472B2 System for monitoring linearity of down-hole pumping systems during deployment and related methods 有权
标题翻译：在部署期间监测井下泵送系统的线性度的系统及相关方法
公开(公告)号：US08950472B2
公开(公告)日：2015-02-10
申请号：US13234667
申请日：2011-09-16
申请人： Robert M. Harman , Brooks A. Childers , Philippe J. Legrand , Malcolm S. Laing , Roger G. Duncan , Suresha R. O'Bryan , Ketankumar K. Sheth , Earl B. Brookbank
发明人： Robert M. Harman , Brooks A. Childers , Philippe J. Legrand , Malcolm S. Laing , Roger G. Duncan , Suresha R. O'Bryan , Ketankumar K. Sheth , Earl B. Brookbank
IPC分类号： E21B43/12 , E21B47/02 , E21B47/00 , F04B47/02
CPC分类号： E21B47/0007 , E21B17/003 , E21B43/128 , E21B47/12 , E21B47/123 , F04B47/02
摘要： Systems, program product, and methods for monitoring linearity of a down-hole pumping system assembly during deployment within a bore of a casing of a well positioned to extract hydrocarbons from a subterranean reservoir and selecting an optimal operational position for the down-hole pumping system assembly within the bore of the casing, are provided. Various embodiments of the systems allow an operator to ensure that a motor and pump of a down-hole pumping system assembly are installed in an optimal position in a well by ensuring alignment across the pump stages casing and motor casing. The alignment and linearity of the pump and motor can be crucial to run life of the pump and/or motor.
摘要翻译：用于监测井下泵送系统组件的线性度的系统，程序产品和方法，其在展开期间位于井的壳体的孔内，定位成从地下储层中提取烃并为井下泵送系统选择最佳操作位置提供了在壳体的孔内的组装。系统的各种实施例允许操作者通过确保跨越泵级壳体和马达壳体的对准来确保井下泵送系统组件的马达和泵安装在井中的最佳位置。泵和电机的对准和线性度对于泵和/或电机的使用寿命至关重要。

7. 发明申请

US20120073804A1 System For Monitoring Linearity of Down-Hole Pumping Systems During Deployment and Related Methods 有权
标题翻译：在部署期间监测井下泵送系统的线性系统及相关方法
公开(公告)号：US20120073804A1
公开(公告)日：2012-03-29
申请号：US13234667
申请日：2011-09-16
申请人： Robert M. Harman , Brooks A. Childers , Philippe J. Legrand , Malcolm S. Laing , Roger G. Duncan , Suresha R. O'Bryan , Ketankumar K. Sheth , Earl B. Brookbank
发明人： Robert M. Harman , Brooks A. Childers , Philippe J. Legrand , Malcolm S. Laing , Roger G. Duncan , Suresha R. O'Bryan , Ketankumar K. Sheth , Earl B. Brookbank
IPC分类号： E21B47/00 , E21B43/00
CPC分类号： E21B47/0007 , E21B17/003 , E21B43/128 , E21B47/12 , E21B47/123 , F04B47/02
摘要： Systems, program product, and methods for monitoring linearity of a down-hole pumping system assembly during deployment within a bore of a casing of a well positioned to extract hydrocarbons from a subterranean reservoir and selecting an optimal operational position for the down-hole pumping system assembly within the bore of the casing, are provided. Various embodiments of the systems allow an operator to ensure that a motor and pump of a down-hole pumping system assembly are installed in an optimal position in a well by ensuring alignment across the pump stages casing and motor casing. The alignment and linearity of the pump and motor can be crucial to run life of the pump and/or motor.
摘要翻译：用于监测井下泵送系统组件的线性度的系统，程序产品和方法，其在展开期间位于井的壳体的孔内，定位成从地下储层中提取烃并为井下泵送系统选择最佳操作位置提供了在壳体的孔内的组装。系统的各种实施例允许操作者通过确保跨越泵级壳体和马达壳体的对准来确保井下泵送系统组件的马达和泵安装在井中的最佳位置。泵和电机的对准和线性度对于泵和/或电机的使用寿命至关重要。

8. 发明申请

US20110110621A1 NOVEL SENSOR ARRAY CONFIGURATION FOR EXTENDING USEFUL SENSING LENGTH OF A SWEPT-WAVELENGTH INTERFEROMETRY BASED SYSTEM 有权
标题翻译：新型传感器阵列配置，用于扩展基于SWEPT-WAVELENGTH INTERFEROMETRY的系统的有效感测长度
公开(公告)号：US20110110621A1
公开(公告)日：2011-05-12
申请号：US12615642
申请日：2009-11-10
申请人： Roger G. Duncan , Brooks A. Childers , Robert M. Harman
发明人： Roger G. Duncan , Brooks A. Childers , Robert M. Harman
IPC分类号： G01N21/84 , G01N21/00 , G02B6/00
CPC分类号： G01L1/246 , E21B47/06 , E21B47/123 , G01D5/35303 , G01K11/3206 , G01N2201/088 , G01V1/226
摘要： An apparatus for estimating a parameter at distributed locations, the apparatus including: an optical fiber having: a first series of fiber Bragg gratings (FBGs) and configured to measure the parameter at a portion of the distributed locations; a second series of FBGs and configured to measure the parameter at another portion of the distributed locations; and an optical interrogator configured to illuminate the optical fiber and to receive light signals resulting from the illumination, the light signals including first light signals from the first series of FBGs within a first range of wavelengths, second light signals from the second series of FBGs within a second range of wavelengths, and other light signals within a third range of wavelengths, the ranges of wavelengths being distinct from each other; wherein the first light signals and the second light signals are used to estimate the parameter at the distributed locations.
摘要翻译：一种用于估计分布位置处的参数的装置，所述装置包括：光纤，其具有：第一系列光纤布拉格光栅（FBG），并且被配置为在所述分布位置的一部分处测量所述参数; 第二系列FBG并且被配置为在分布位置的另一部分处测量参数; 以及光学询问器，被配置为照亮所述光纤并且接收由所述照明产生的光信号，所述光信号包括来自所述第一波长范围内的所述第一系列FBG的第一光信号，来自所述第二系列FBG内的第二光信号第二波长范围以及在第三波长范围内的其它光信号，波长范围彼此不同; 其中第一光信号和第二光信号用于估计分布位置处的参数。

9. 发明授权

US09267821B2 Combined swept-carrier and swept-modulation frequency optical frequency domain reflectometry 有权
标题翻译：组合扫频载波和扫频调制频率光频域反射测量
公开(公告)号：US09267821B2
公开(公告)日：2016-02-23
申请号：US12695613
申请日：2010-01-28
申请人： Brooks A. Childers , Robert M. Harman , Roger G. Duncan
发明人： Brooks A. Childers , Robert M. Harman , Roger G. Duncan
IPC分类号： G01N21/55 , G01D5/353 , G01M11/00
CPC分类号： G01D5/35316 , G01D5/35387 , G01M11/3172
摘要： An apparatus for estimating a parameter, the apparatus includes: an optical fiber; a component in communication with the optical fiber and configured to interact with light at a wavelength related to the parameter; and an optical interrogator in communication with the optical fiber and configured to: illuminate the optical fiber with a series of light inputs, each light input in the series having a substantially constant unique optical wavelength and swept-frequency amplitude modulation; and receive a resulting light signal associated with each light input in the series; wherein the resulting light signals associated with the series of light inputs are used to estimate the parameter.
摘要翻译：一种用于估计参数的装置，所述装置包括：光纤; 与所述光纤通信并被配置成与所述参数相关的波长的光相互作用的部件; 以及光学询问器，其与所述光纤通信并且被配置为：用一系列光输入照射所述光纤，所述串联中的每个光输入具有基本上恒定的唯一光波长和扫频振幅调制; 并接收与该系列中的每个光输入相关联的结果光信号; 其中与所述一系列光输入相关联的所得光信号用于估计所述参数。

10. 发明授权

US08474782B2 System and method for effective isolation of an interferometer 有权
标题翻译：用于有效隔离干涉仪的系统和方法
公开(公告)号：US08474782B2
公开(公告)日：2013-07-02
申请号：US12767607
申请日：2010-04-26
申请人： David Dixon , Robert M. Harman , Roger G. Duncan , Alan C. Reynolds , Michael C. Nuckles , Brooks A. Childers
发明人： David Dixon , Robert M. Harman , Roger G. Duncan , Alan C. Reynolds , Michael C. Nuckles , Brooks A. Childers
IPC分类号： F16M13/00 , F16M3/00 , F16M5/00 , F16M11/00
CPC分类号： F16F15/04 , G01B9/02052 , G01M11/088 , G01M11/31 , G01M11/3172
摘要： An interferometer has its performance enhanced by being suspended in a housing that is optionally evacuated. The frame that supports the interferometer is secured to a cover for the housing with a plurality of studs having mechanical vibration isolators. The frame comprises a support flange with a foam layer beneath the interferometer. An optics tray is disposed above the interferometer and holds the assembly to the support flange. The fibers that are connected to the interferometer enter the side of the housing and the entry is sealed off to allow the interior of the housing to be evacuated.
摘要翻译：干涉仪的性能通过悬挂在可选择地抽出的壳体中而被增强。支撑干涉仪的框架用多个具有机械隔振器的螺柱固定到壳体的盖上。框架包括在干涉仪下方具有泡沫层的支撑凸缘。光学托盘设置在干涉仪上方并将组件保持在支撑凸缘上。连接到干涉仪的光纤进入壳体的侧面，密封入口以使壳体的内部被排空。

你已经成功收藏专利！

检索式保存成功!

IPRDB

热门服务

关于我们

友情链接

联系方式