E21B49/06

Methods and Systems for Determining Reservoir Properties from Motor Data While Coring
20210278563 · 2021-09-09 ·

Embodiments provide techniques for using data from a select set of wells to develop correlations between surface-measured properties, downhole coring parameters, and properties typically determined from subsurface measurements (e.g., from logging tool responses, core analysis, or other subsurface measurements). When new wells are drilled, the surface data acquired while drilling and coring parameters used downhole may be used as an input to these correlations in order to predict properties associated with subsurface measurements.

METHOD FOR DETERMINING THREE-DIMENSIONAL IN-SITU STRESS BASED ON DISPLACEMENT MEASUREMENT OF BOREHOLE WALL
20210156249 · 2021-05-27 ·

Disclosed is a method for determining three-dimensional in-situ stress based on displacement measurement of borehole wall, including the following steps: selecting a testing borehole section for in-situ stress testing; arranging 6-9 measurement points in the testing borehole section; using a coring drill to perform a radial cut around the displacement measurement device to relieve the stress at the measurement point; cutting off the drilled core by the coring drill; recovering the sidewall coring device and removing the cores, and then measuring the elastic deformation parameters of each core; The beneficial effect of the technical scheme proposed in this disclosure is: the method provided by this disclosure overcomes the disadvantage that the measurement can only be performed at the bottom of a borehole and thus it has a wider application range.

METHOD FOR DETERMINING THREE-DIMENSIONAL IN-SITU STRESS BASED ON DISPLACEMENT MEASUREMENT OF BOREHOLE WALL
20210156249 · 2021-05-27 ·

Disclosed is a method for determining three-dimensional in-situ stress based on displacement measurement of borehole wall, including the following steps: selecting a testing borehole section for in-situ stress testing; arranging 6-9 measurement points in the testing borehole section; using a coring drill to perform a radial cut around the displacement measurement device to relieve the stress at the measurement point; cutting off the drilled core by the coring drill; recovering the sidewall coring device and removing the cores, and then measuring the elastic deformation parameters of each core; The beneficial effect of the technical scheme proposed in this disclosure is: the method provided by this disclosure overcomes the disadvantage that the measurement can only be performed at the bottom of a borehole and thus it has a wider application range.

Horizontal-to-vertical drilling module for deep well

A horizontal-to-vertical drilling module for a deep well includes a fixed plate (1) provided with a first guide hole having a turning section (11), a core breaking section (13) and a moving section (12); a movable plate (2) movably mounted on one side of the fixed plate and provided with a second guide hole having a turning driving section (21), a core breaking driving section (23) and a moving driving section (22), the projection of the first guide hole on the movable plate intersecting with the second guide hole; a coring module (3) positioned at the other side of the fixed plate and provided with a moving column (31) on the side facing the fixed plate; and a moving slider (4) having an open groove (41), the moving slider being installed in the first guide hole and rotatably connected to the coring module.

Apparatus and methods for high quality analysis of reservoir fluids
10989049 · 2021-04-27 ·

Methods and systems for collecting high quality reservoir samples are disclosed. The systems and methods of the present invention are especially important in collecting samples of reservoir fluids in a manner that most closely resembles production fluids. The systems include an upper shoe and a lower shoe that are asymmetrically spaced along the axial length of probe module with respect to a sampling probe to allow for the placement of a component compartment proximate the probe. Sensors or modules for testing or analyzing reservoir fluids are positioned within the compartment.

CORE SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS USING A SEALED PRESSURE VESSEL

A coring tool includes a coring bit to cut and detach a core sample from a subsurface formation formed in a borehole. The coring tool includes a pressure vessel that includes a core chamber to store the core sample at a pressure and a piston positioned adjacent to the core chamber. The pressure vessel includes a chamber adjacent to the piston and a gas reservoir to store a gas that expands as the gas is moved to a surface of the borehole. The pressure vessel includes a valve coupled to an inlet of the chamber and an outlet of the gas reservoir, wherein the gas is to flow into the chamber when the valve is open to move the piston to cause an increase in the pressure of the core chamber.

CORE SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS USING A SEALED PRESSURIZED VESSEL

Disclosed are methods, systems, and devices for measuring and otherwise processing core samples. In some embodiments, a method includes containing a core sample in a containment vessel including dynamically adjusting pressure within the containment vessel to maintain a phase of fluid within the core sample. Pressure is reduced within the containment vessel. During pressure or following reduction, one or more properties of the fluid in the core sample are measured.

CORE SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS USING A SEALED PRESSURIZED VESSEL

Disclosed are methods, systems, and devices for measuring and otherwise processing core samples. In some embodiments, a method includes containing a core sample in a containment vessel including dynamically adjusting pressure within the containment vessel to maintain a phase of fluid within the core sample. Pressure is reduced within the containment vessel. During pressure or following reduction, one or more properties of the fluid in the core sample are measured.

Downhole configurable testing apparatus and methods

Apparatus and methods for performing downhole testing. Example apparatus include a downhole tool string for conveying within a wellbore, the downhole tool string comprising an anchor device, a testing device, and a linear or rotary actuator. The anchor device maintains a portion of the downhole tool string in a predetermined position within the wellbore. The testing device is operable to receive a downhole sample from or test a subterranean formation surrounding the wellbore. The linear actuator is connected between the anchor device and testing device, and moves the testing device relative to the anchor device.

Downhole configurable testing apparatus and methods

Apparatus and methods for performing downhole testing. Example apparatus include a downhole tool string for conveying within a wellbore, the downhole tool string comprising an anchor device, a testing device, and a linear or rotary actuator. The anchor device maintains a portion of the downhole tool string in a predetermined position within the wellbore. The testing device is operable to receive a downhole sample from or test a subterranean formation surrounding the wellbore. The linear actuator is connected between the anchor device and testing device, and moves the testing device relative to the anchor device.