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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7823638 | Sound source for stimulation of oil reservoirs The present invention relates to a sound source for the stimulation of an oil reservoir or an oil well for enhanced oil recovery or for seismic logging of the reservoir. The sound source is operated by a pressurized gas from a compressor or a pressure tank on the su... | 11/02/2010 |
| 7367392 | Wellbore apparatus with sliding shields Wellbore apparatus including an elongated tubular adapted for disposal within the wellbore. The tubular having an elongated recess formed on its exterior surface along the longitudinal axis. The recess is adapted to accept and house a component therein. A shield dis... | 05/06/2008 |
| 7360596 | Method and device for intensifying the permeability of ground layers close to bore holes and filter bodies and filter layers in wells and other production wells The invention relates to a method for intensifying the permeability of ground layers close to bore holes and filter bodies and filter layers (W) in the underground extraction areas (F) of wells and other production drill holes (11) wherein liquid is continuou... | 04/22/2008 |
| 7358215 | Quaternary ammonium salts as thickening agents for aqueous systems This invention relates to the use of alkyl amido quaternary ammonium salts, and formulations thereof, as thickening agents in aqueous based fluids, especially those used in oil field applications. The quaternary ammonium salts of the present invention exhibit improv... | 04/15/2008 |
| 7350567 | Increasing media permeability with acoustic vibrations A coalbed methane production method comprises acoustic radiators strategically placed within exhaust boreholes that sonically vibrate the immediate wall areas. The gas volume output that can be realized by an exhaust well is mainly determined by the penetrability of... | 04/01/2008 |
| 7318471 | System and method for monitoring and removing blockage in a downhole oil and gas recovery operation A system and method for determining blockage in a wellbore containing fluid and/or in a formation adjacent the wellbore, according to which energy is generated in the fluid and variables associated with the energy are measured. ... | 01/15/2008 |
| 7264056 | System and method for the mitigation of paraffin wax deposition from crude oil by using ultrasonic waves A method for mitigating the deposition of wax on production tubing walls. The method comprises positioning at least one ultrasonic frequency generating device adjacent the production tubing walls and producing at least one ultrasonic frequency thereby disintegrating... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7264055 | Apparatus and method of applying force to a stuck object in a wellbore An apparatus for applying a force to a stuck object in a wellbore that includes a work string extending in the wellbore is provided. A vibrating string has a vibrator engaged with the stuck object. The vibrator drives the vibrating string to impart the force to the ... | 09/04/2007 |
| 7213650 | System and method for scale removal in oil and gas recovery operations A system and method for stimulating a formation surrounding a well and vibrating a device for supporting a gravel pack in the well, according to which a build up of scale on the device is sensed and a corresponding signal is output. A driver is provided for driving ... | 05/08/2007 |
| 7201231 | Apparatuses and methods for deploying logging tools and signalling in boreholes The apparatus includes a pump for circulating pressurized fluid in a wellbore. A control device controls the pump which a conduit interconnects to the wellbore. A downhole transducer detects changes in fluid pressure at a downhole location and generates signals acco... | 04/10/2007 |
| 7063144 | Acoustic well recovery method and device An electro acoustic device and related method for increasing the production capacity of wells that contains oil, gas and/or water is disclosed. The electro acoustic device is submerged in the well producing zone, and includes an electric generator, one or more elect... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7059413 | Method for intensification of high-viscosity oil production and apparatus for its implementation In the oil-producing industry, an apparatus can be used to increase the yield of oil wells developed by conventional methods during production of high viscosity oils. Use of the apparatus results in an increase in the permeability of a reservoir and a reduction in t... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7059403 | Electroacoustic method and device for stimulation of mass transfer processes for enhanced well recovery An electro acoustic device and related method increase production capacity of wells that contain oil, gas and/or water. The electro acoustic device produces vibrations stimulating occurrences of mass transfer processes within the well. The resultant acoustic flow ge... | 06/13/2006 |
| 7025143 | Method for removing a deposit using pulsed fluid flow The pressure reading tool includes a housing with an interior chamber and an orifice extending from the chamber to the exterior of the housing. A pulse member with a magnetostrictive ring and an excitation source are disposed within the chamber to produce a highly a... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7017663 | System for producing de-watered oil System for producing de-watered oil from an underground formation to the surface, which system comprises a reception well having a substantially horizontal or inclined section for primary oil/water separation of the well fluid; a water discharge system having an ups... | 03/28/2006 |
| 6994167 | Method and system for cement lining a wellbore The invention describes a method of cement lining a wellbore to enable a fixed sensor internal of the lining to sense characteristics of the external formations surrounding the wellbore using, at the region of the sensor position, a permeability changing device befo... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6973972 | Method for reduction of scale during oil and gas production and apparatus for practicing same Scaling may be reduced during oil and gas production using a device having a sound transducer. The device can be used downhole and functions independently of an external power supply. Use of the device allows for the reduction or elimination of anti-scaling chemical... | 12/13/2005 |
| 6972274 | Method of improving the permeability of an underground petroleum-containing formation The present invention generally relates to a method and a composition useful in restoring the permeability of a porous underground petroleum containing formation. Restoring permeability to the formation enhances the injectivity thereby accelerating petroleum recover... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6962199 | Method for removing condensables from a natural gas stream, at a wellhead, downstream of the wellhead choke The present invention relates to a method for removing condensables from a natural gas stream, at a wellhead, downstream of the wellhead choke thereof. In accordance with the invention there is provided a method for removing condensables from a natural gas stream at... | 11/08/2005 |
| 6899175 | Method and apparatus for seismic stimulation of fluid-bearing formations An apparatus and seismic method for producing an shock wave in an oil well borehole, with a pumping unit arranged at the wellhead, a tubing string extending downward into the production casing of the well, a hollow cylinder assembly connected with the bottom of the ... | 05/31/2005 |
| 6460618 | Method and apparatus for improving the permeability in an earth formation utilizing shock waves A method for improving the permeability of an earth formation zone surrounding a wellbore formed in the earth formation utilizing hydraulic shockwaves. The selected zone is isolated and fluid is pumped downhole to fracture the earth formation, the fluid e... | 10/08/2002 |
| 6427774 | Process and apparatus for coupled electromagnetic and acoustic stimulation of crude oil reservoirs using pulsed power electrohydraulic and electromagnetic discharge Pulsed power sources are installed in one or more wells in the reservoir interval. The pulse sources include (1) an electrohydraulic generator that produces an intense and short lived electromagnetic pulse that travels at the speed of light through the re... | 08/06/2002 |
| 6397950 | Apparatus and method for removing a frangible rupture disc or other frangible device from a wellbore casing An apparatus and method for removing a frangible rupture disc or other frangible device from a wellbore casing. The casing has a special casing section defining a plurality of holes therethrough. Rupturable glass ceramic discs or inserts are disposed in t... | 06/04/2002 |
| 6386285 | Flow identification system A system for determining a characteristic of a stream of gas flowing through a branch wellbore of a multilateral wellbore system including a main wellbore extending from surface into the earth formation and a plurality of branch wellbores, each branch wel... | 05/14/2002 |
| 6321836 | Utilization of energy from flowing fluids A fluid powered downhole vibration tool used in a well bore having fluids under pressure. The tool includes a resonant chamber with a through passage in communication with the fluids under pressure wherein the chamber vibrates as the fluids pass through t... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6279653 | Heavy oil viscosity reduction and production This invention provides an apparatus and process for producing heavy crude oil from a subterranean formation penetrated by a well bore. In accordance with the process, an aqueous alkaline chemical solution is introduced into or formed in the well bore pen... | 08/28/2001 |
| 6250386 | Process for stimulation of oil wells There is described a process for the stimulation of an oil reservoir or an oil well for enhanced oil recovery and/or seismic mapping of the reservoir, wherein a sound source is used. This sound source is operated by pressurized oil from the oil well by a ... | 06/26/2001 |
| 6230802 | Method and apparatus for gravel packing a well An apparatus for use in gravel packing a well includes a tool body adapted to be lowered into the well, a screen coupled to the tool body, and a resilient member coupled to the screen. The apparatus is placed at a selected position in the well, and sand c... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6230799 | Ultrasonic downhole radiator and method for using same An apparatus for use down a bore hole to reduce the viscosity of a hydrocarbon-containing fluid in the bore hole. The apparatus includes a housing having a size for disposition in the bore hole. At least one ultrasonic transducer is carried by the housing... | 05/15/2001 |
| 6227293 | Process and apparatus for coupled electromagnetic and acoustic stimulation of crude oil reservoirs using pulsed power electrohydraulic and electromagnetic discharge Pulsed power sources are installed in one or more wells in the reservoir interval. The pulse sources include (1) an electrohydraulic generator that produces an intense and short lived electromagnetic pulse that travels at the speed of light through the re... | 05/08/2001 |
| 6186228 | Methods and apparatus for enhancing well production using sonic energy The present invention provides methods and apparatus for enhancing the production of liquid hydrocarbons from a subterranean formation penetrated by a well bore. The methods basically comprise placing one or more electric powered sonic energy transducers ... | 02/13/2001 |
| 6015010 | Dual tubing pump for stimulation of oil-bearing formations An apparatus for producing a shock wave in a borehole, such as a well, includes a pumping unit arranged at the wellhead, a tubing string extending downwardly into the production casing of the well, a hollow cylinder assembly connected with the bottom of t... | 01/18/2000 |
| 6009948 | Resonance tools for use in wellbores The present invention provides a system for performing a suitable operation in a wellbore utilizing a resonator. The system includes a resonator for generating pulses of mechanical energy, an engaging device for securely engaging an object in the wellbore... | 01/04/2000 |
| 5984578 | Apparatus and method for in situ removal of contaminants using sonic energy In preferred embodiments, an apparatus and method for enhancing the in situ removal of at least one contaminant from a contaminated body, the body being provided with at least one interstice, by generating and focusing vibrations toward the interstice, th... | 11/16/1999 |
| 5836389 | Apparatus and method for increasing production rates of immovable and unswept oil through the use of weak elastic waves A method and apparatus are provided for improving the production of unswept and immovable oil from conventional oil wells. The oil recovery system utilizes an impulse wave device to produce impulse waves which travel down-hole and strike a bridge plug. Wh... | 11/17/1998 |
| 5727628 | Method and apparatus for cleaning wells with ultrasonics An apparatus for cleaning wells using ultrasonic waves includes a plurality of magnetostrictive ultrasonic transducers and a water pump. The ultrasonic transducers are arranged in one or more planes and carried by an adjustment mechanism to allow the clea... | 03/17/1998 |
| 5676213 | Method and apparatus for removing mudcake from borehole walls A portion of a borehole wall is isolated from surrounding borehole fluids by placing a chamber of a borehole tool against the borehole wall. The chamber comprises a cylindrical recess in an exterior surface of the borehole tool. The recess is open at one ... | 10/14/1997 |
| 5595243 | Acoustic well cleaner A method and apparatus are disclosed for cleaning the wellbore and the near wellbore region. A sonde is provided which is adapted to be lowered into a borehole and which includes a plurality of acoustic transducers arranged around the sonde. Electrical po... | 01/21/1997 |
| 5586602 | Method and apparatus for shock wave stimulation of an oil-bearing formation Disclosed is a method and apparatus for increasing the effectiveness of shock wave stimulation of oil-bearing formations by increasing the intensity of elastic oscillations in the oil accumulation. The device includes a pumping unit and a tubing string ru... | 12/24/1996 |
| 5418335 | Synchronized acoustic source The current invention is an apparatus useful for generating seismic waves with an enhanced signal to noise ratio. The enhanced signal is produced at a fundamental resonant frequency, and multiples thereof, by producing a near zero acoustic pressure condit... | 05/23/1995 |
