221 |
Internally trussed high-expansion support for refracturing operations |
US14783217 |
2014-10-29 |
US09982507B2 |
2018-05-29 |
Zachary Ryan Murphree; Michael Linley Fripp; Darrell Adkins; John Gano |
A downhole system and method is disclosed for sealing a previously perforated section of casing and refracturing the subterranean formation in a region of the subterranean formation remote from those regions previously fractured. The system includes a truss structure radially expandable between a contracted configuration and an expanded configuration and a sealing structure disposed radially external to the truss structure. The truss structure and the sealing structure are set in their expanded configurations so that the sealing structure is put into engagement with the perforated section of casing so as to restrict the flow of fluids from the perforated section of production tubing into the subterranean formation. |
222 |
WELL CASING/TUBING DISPOSAL |
US15300867 |
2015-04-02 |
US20170030162A1 |
2017-02-02 |
Paul CARRAGHER |
A method of clearing well casing (3) or tubing from a target region of an oil/gas well (1) borehole is provided. The clearance of the oil/gas well bore hole being achieved by employing chemical agents (9) that consume, weaken or melt the well casing/tubing. In some aspects of the method the well casing is cleared to expose the rock formation within which the well borehole is formed so that the rock formation can be accessed from within the well casing/tubing. In other aspects of the method the removal of inner tubing structures is used to facilitate the unimpaired deployment of repair tools down the well borehole. |
223 |
Articulating drill method and apparatus for cutting openings in nested strings of underwater piping and or tubing for overturned wells or platforms |
US14144942 |
2013-12-31 |
US09482380B2 |
2016-11-01 |
Galen R. Clark; Ames Lafferty; Clint Musemeche; Clayton Claxton |
A method and apparatus for angularly drilling during a tapping procedure into a pressurized multiple strings of coaxially situated tubulars for wells and/or platforms which have overturned wherein the tapping occurs underwater via a diver or remotely operated vehicle. |
224 |
Settable well tool method |
US14999637 |
2016-06-09 |
US20160298413A1 |
2016-10-13 |
Warren Lynn Frazier |
A settable down hole tool is of increased drillability and/or of increased expansibility. The improvement in drillability can be caused by fracturing cast iron slips into a large number of small pieces that can be circulated out of a well without further reduction in size. The improvement in expansibility can be partially caused by providing an expander cone of increased hardness thereby allowing an increased angle on the expander cone and slips. The improvement in expansibility can be partially caused by increasing the thickness of the slips. |
225 |
Systems and methods for pulling subsea structures |
US14293264 |
2014-06-02 |
US09284806B2 |
2016-03-15 |
Daniel Gutierrez; Luis J. Gutierrez; Parker Berry |
A system for pulling a subsea structure includes an adapter configured to be mounted to an upper end of a subsea pile. In addition, the system includes an interface assembly fixably coupled to the adapter. The interface assembly includes a first channel configured to receive a flexible tension member and a first chuck disposed in the first channel. The tension assembly includes a second channel configured to receive the flexible tension member and a second chuck disposed in the second channel. Each chuck is configured to pivot about a horizontal axis between an unlocked position allowing the flexible tension member to move in a first axial direction and a locked position preventing the tension member from moving in a second axial direction that is opposite the first axial direction. |
226 |
LONG CASING PATCH METHOD |
US14408508 |
2014-03-26 |
US20150352823A1 |
2015-12-10 |
Toshikazu Igi |
To reduce operation time and ensure strength of a covering member.The method includes; causing the first sheet to memorize a shape of curvature having a predetermined radius of curvature by curing a first resin while holding the first sheet with the predetermined radius of curvature, the first sheet being impregnated with the first resin (S1); wrapping the first sheet around a radially expandable cylindrical packer and tentatively fastening the first sheet to the packer, wherein the packer has a radius that is smaller than the predetermined radius of curvature (S3); forming a laminated sheet assembly by attaching a plurality of sheets to each other with a second resin (S2); forming the covering member by wrapping the laminated sheet assembly around an outer surface of the first sheet via a third resin and tentatively fastening the laminated sheet assembly, the first sheet being wrapped around the packer (S4); applying a fourth resin to an outer surface of the laminated sheet assembly of the covering member and inserting the packer into a cylindrical tube (S5); radially expanding the packer in the cylindrical tube to release the tentative fastening of the first sheet and the laminated sheet assembly, thereby pressing the covering member against an inner wall of the cylindrical tube via the fourth resin (S6); pulling out the packer from the cylindrical tube (S7); and curing the second (S8). |
227 |
Tubular assembly |
US13580213 |
2011-02-22 |
US09194218B2 |
2015-11-24 |
Jørgen Hallundbæk; Paul Hazel |
The present invention relates to a downhole tubular assembly for sealing an opening in a well tubular structure in a borehole downhole, comprising a first tubular part made of metal having an inner face, an inner diameter, an outer diameter and a first length in an unexpanded state, and a second tubular part having an outer face, an outer diameter and a second length, being arranged inside the first tubular part in an unexpanded state. Furthermore, the invention relates to a downhole system for sealing an opening in a well tubular structure in a borehole. Moreover, the invention relates to a method of sealing an opening in a well tubular structure in a borehole downhole and to a manufacturing method for manufacturing a downhole tubular assembly. |
228 |
Expansion tool for non-cemented casing-casing annulus (CCA) wellbores |
US13435529 |
2012-03-30 |
US09169721B2 |
2015-10-27 |
Henry Eugene Rogers; David D. Szarka; Derrick Eugene Strickland |
Expansion tools used to centralize a casing-casing annulus in a wellbore. Providing an elongate body having a first force multiplier case coupled to an expansion tool case. A piston may be arranged within the first force multiplier case and configured to translate axially therein. A ram may be arranged within the expansion tool case, the ram being coupled to the piston and configured to translate axially within the expansion tool case in response to a force applied by the piston. One or more lug assemblies are arranged within the expansion tool case and configured to radially expand once engaged by the ram as the ram translates axially. |
229 |
Device for applying an expandable skirt having application diameter control upon advance |
US13508127 |
2010-10-22 |
US09163487B2 |
2015-10-20 |
James Leighton; Frédéric Nicolas; Yoann Riou; Benjamin Saltel; Jean-Louis Saltel; Gwenaël Tanguy |
The present invention relates to a device for laying an expansible lining in a conduit. The device may include a patch having an initial diameter less than that of the conduit, and the patch may be configured to deform by radial expansion beyond an elastic limit to an expanded diameter such that it may contact a wall of the conduit. The device may also include an expander tool axially displaceable inside the patch, and the expander tool may be configured to cause the radial expansion of the patch to an expanded diameter. The device may also include a checking member mounted in proximity to the expander tool. A section of the checking member may be calibrated so that the checking member and the expander tool are capable of passing freely inside the patch when the patch is properly expanded, and the checking member and the expander tool are unable to pass inside the patch when the patch is improperly expanded. |
230 |
METHOD AND DEVICE FOR LINING A WELL USING HYDROFORMING |
US14438029 |
2013-10-15 |
US20150275631A1 |
2015-10-01 |
Jean-Louis Saltel; Benjamin Saltel; Gwenaël Tanguy; Samuel Roselier; Romain Neveu |
The present invention relates in particular to a lining process for a line (C) using hydroforming of a liner (3), according to which: a) a tool (1) is inserted axially into said liner (3) whereon are mounted two radially expandable plugs (2); said tool (1) is positioned inside the liner (3) so that the plugs (2) are located facing its end portions (33); the plugs (2) are slightly expanded so as to bind the tool (1) to said liner (3); the assembly consisting of the tool (1) and the liner (3) is inserted axially into the well or the line (C); fluid under pressure is sent into the liner (3), between the two plugs (2) so as to cause radial expansion of only the central portion of the liner (3); eventually, said plugs (2) are again expanded with sufficient pressure for them to cause radial expansion of the two end portion (33) of the liner (3), applying them against the inner wall (Cp) of the line (C); said plugs (2) are retracted and the tool (1) is withdrawn from the line (C), characterized by the fact that retraction of said plugs (2) is carried out by generating a vacuum inside them. |
231 |
METHOD OF LINING AN OIL WELL PIPE IN SITU |
US14606503 |
2015-01-27 |
US20150211342A1 |
2015-07-30 |
Mark D. Shaw; Matt Clancy; Laurence M. Bierce |
A method of lining a metal oil well pipe in situ, by providing a pipe liner composed of a polymer tube having a fabric or mesh reinforcing layer mechanically bonded to its exterior, inserting the pipe liner into the oil well pipe by adding water or other weighting means into the pipe liner, and opening the pipe liner to allow oil to flow therethrough, thereby expanding the pipe liner composite tightly against the oil well pipe. |
232 |
EXPANDABLE TOOL HAVING HELICAL GEOMETRY |
US14025250 |
2013-09-12 |
US20150068764A1 |
2015-03-12 |
Rafael Adolfo Lastra |
An expandable downhole tool for use in an oil well, including a flexible member rolled into a helix and comprising first and second lateral edges on opposing lateral ends of the member. The flexible member is selectively changeable between a compressed configuration wherein the transverse cross-section of the flexible member has a first diameter, and an expanded configuration wherein the transverse cross-section of the flexible member has a second diameter, the second diameter larger than the first diameter. |
233 |
Device for a downhole apparatus for machining of casings and also a method of depositing machined shavings |
US13263823 |
2010-04-12 |
US08931555B2 |
2015-01-13 |
Helge Krohn; Mads Grinrød |
There is described a device for machining apparatus arranged for machining of a portion of a casing positioned in a wellbore, wherein a return fluid conduit extends from the machining apparatus in a direction toward a deposit area arranged in the wellbore. Also described is a method for machining of a portion of a casing positioned in a wellbore, wherein the method comprises the steps of: arranging a return fluid conduit between a machining apparatus and a deposit area or an area connected to the deposit area, providing a particle carrying liquid flow (M) in a direction from the machining apparatus and toward the deposit area, during the machining of the casing leading metal shavings into the liquid flow (M), and directing the liquid flow (M) into the return fluid conduit, as the metal shavings are held back and deposited in the wellbore. |
234 |
TUBULAR APPARATUS FOR THE CONTINUOUS COMPLETION OF HYDROCARBON WELLS, AND CORRESPONDING LAYING METHOD |
US14346987 |
2012-10-05 |
US20140246212A1 |
2014-09-04 |
Giordano Pinarello |
Described herein is a tubular apparatus for the continuous completion of wells for hydrocarbons, of the type comprising a flexible cylindrical wall (11; 11′) defining inside it a hollow passage (19) suitable for being wound, in particular on a spool, and laid for use in the step of completion of a drilling well. According to the invention, said cylindrical wall (11; 11′) comprises a fabric (12, 13, 15; 12′, 13′, 15′) including inside it at least one gap (14; 14′), which develops in the axial direction of said cylindrical wall (11), said fabric (12, 13, 15; 12′, 13′, 15′) comprising means suitable for operating under traction (15; 15′) when within said at least one gap (14; 14′) a pressurized fluid (20) is present injected for stiffening the tubular apparatus (10; 10′). |
235 |
ARTICULATING DRILL METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CUTTING OPENINGS IN NESTED STRINGS OF UNDERWATER PIPING AND OR TUBING FOR OVERTURNED WELLS OR PLATFORMS |
US14144942 |
2013-12-31 |
US20140241822A1 |
2014-08-28 |
Galen R. Clark; Ames Lafferty; Clint Musemeche; Clayton Claxton |
A method and apparatus for angularly drilling during a tapping procedure into a pressurized multiple strings of coaxially situated tubulars for wells and/or platforms which have overturned wherein the tapping occurs underwater via a diver or remotely operated vehicle. |
236 |
Wellbore servicing compositions and methods of making and using same |
US13455019 |
2012-04-24 |
US08684091B2 |
2014-04-01 |
Ryan G. Ezell; Douglas J. Harrison |
A method of servicing hydrocarbon production equipment comprising locating at least a portion of a hydrocarbon flow conduit experiencing a loss of functionality; creating a port to access an interior flow bore of the hydrocarbon flow conduit; installing at least one piece of equipment proximate the access port, wherein the equipment has access to the interior flow bore via the access port; and placing a servicing composition into the conduit via the access port, wherein the servicing composition prevents the loss of materials from the interior of the hydrocarbon flow conduit to the surrounding environment. |
237 |
IN SITU DECOMPOSITION OF CARBONYLS AT HIGH TEMPERATURE FOR FIXING INCOMPLETE AND FAILED WELL SEALS |
US13957387 |
2013-08-01 |
US20130312966A1 |
2013-11-28 |
Daniel Bour; Peter Rose |
Methods and systems relating to in situ decomposition of carbonyls at high temperature for fixing incomplete and failed well seals, are described. According to one embodiment, a method, comprises injecting a sealing agent into a subterranean well having sealing channels or voids in well casings. An alkaline-earth carbonate precipitate is formed from the decomposition of a carbonyl compound. The sealing agent includes the carbonyl compound and an alkaline-earth halide salt. |
238 |
Expansion Tool for Non-Cemented Casing-Casing Annulus (CCA) Wellbores |
US13435529 |
2012-03-30 |
US20130255935A1 |
2013-10-03 |
Henry Eugene Rogers; David D. Szarka; Derrick Eugene Strickland |
The present invention relates to expansion tools used to centralize a casing-casing annulus in a wellbore. One embodiment provides an elongate body having a first force multiplier case coupled to an expansion tool case. A piston may be arranged within the first force multiplier case and configured to translate axially therein. A ram may be arranged within the expansion tool case, the ram being coupled to the piston and configured to translate axially within the expansion tool case in response to a force applied by the piston. One or more lug assemblies are arranged within the expansion tool case and configured to radially expand once engaged by the ram as the ram translates axially. |
239 |
APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR COMPLETING A WELLBORE |
US13786148 |
2013-03-05 |
US20130233548A1 |
2013-09-12 |
Darren Richard Santeler; Derek Slater Payne; Mike A. Luke |
An expandable tubular assembly includes an expander for expanding a tubular. The expander may be hydraulically actuated. A bore obstruction object may be received in a receptacle sleeve that is a modular component of the expandable tubular assembly. In this respect, the expandable tubular assembly may be quickly fitted with a receptacle sleeve designed to receive selected type of bore obstruction object. |
240 |
In situ decomposition of carbonyls at high temperature for fixing incomplete and failed well seals |
US12903969 |
2010-10-13 |
US08522872B2 |
2013-09-03 |
Daniel L. Bour; Peter E. Rose |
Methods and systems relating to in situ decomposition of carbonyls at high temperature for fixing incomplete and failed well seals, are described. According to one embodiment, a method, comprises injecting a sealing agent into a subterranean well having sealing channels or voids in well casings. An alkaline-earth carbonate precipitate is formed from the decomposition of a carbonyl compound. The sealing agent includes the carbonyl compound and an alkaline-earth halide salt. |