James Raymond Macias - Al Sitra, BH Daniel James Turick - Houston TX, US Phong Vu - Houston TX, US
Assignee:
BJ Services Company, U.S.A. - Houston TX
International Classification:
E03B 3/18
US Classification:
166236, 166 56, 166205, 166227
Abstract:
In some embodiments, apparatus for assisting in reducing flowback of debris from an earthen formation into an underground fluid injection system includes a screen member disposed around and longitudinally moveable relative to a base pipe and shielded from direct contact with fluid as it is ejected from the base pipe.
Apparatus And Methods For Limiting Debris Flow Back Into An Underground Base Pipe Of An Injection Well
Daniel James Turick - Houston TX, US James Raymond Macias - Al Sitra, BH
Assignee:
Superior Energy Services, L.L.C. - Harvey LA
International Classification:
E21B 43/08
US Classification:
166205, 166227, 1663051
Abstract:
In some embodiments, apparatus for assisting in reducing flowback of debris from an earthen formation into an underground fluid injection system includes a screen member disposed around and longitudinally moveable relative to a base pipe and shielded from direct contact with fluid as it is ejected from the base pipe.
Daniel J. Turick - Houston TX, US Francisco A. Pineda - Houston TX, US
International Classification:
E21B 33/12 E21B 34/06 E21B 43/08 E21B 33/13
US Classification:
166373, 166192, 166319, 166205
Abstract:
In some embodiments, apparatus for restricting the flow of fluid from an earthen formation into at least one interior space of a tubular member includes a passageway fluidly connecting the earthen formation and the at least one interior space of the tubular member. At least one swellable member is expandable into the passageway between the interior space of the tubular member and the earthen formation.
In some embodiments a method of shifting a downhole-located device between positions with an actuator includes inserting the actuator into the well, engaging the actuator with the shiftable device and actuating the actuator to shift the shiftable device between positions.
Daniel J. Turick - Houston TX, US Kevin J. Berry - Houston TX, US Jamie L. Imhoff - Houston TX, US Anthony Thomas - Houston TX, US
Assignee:
Baker Hughes Incorporated - Houston TX
International Classification:
E21B 34/14
US Classification:
166373, 1663321
Abstract:
An actuation system, including a first member having a first profile engagable with a tool operatively arranged for actuating the member from an initial configuration to an actuated configuration. A second member is included that is movable relative to the first member. The second member has a lockout feature configured to prevent engagement of the first member with the tool while the second member is located proximate to the first member. A method of selectively actuating a system is also included.
Joseph F. Donovan - Spring TX Michael H. Johnson - Spring TX Daniel J. Turick - Spring TX
Assignee:
Baker Hughes Incorporated - Houston TX
International Classification:
E21B 720
US Classification:
166358
Abstract:
A method and assembly for completing a well is disclosed. Generally, the method comprises the steps of positioning a stationary string in the well at a first position. The stationary string will have connected thereto a completion device for completing the well to a reservoir and a detachment apparatus for detaching the completion device from the stationary string. The method further comprises the steps of positioning a secondary string in the well, with the secondary string having a cooperating detachment apparatus for detaching the completion member from the stationary string. Next, the completion member is detached from the stationary string and attached to the secondary string, and the completion member is positioned at a second position which corresponds to a hydrocarbon zone. In one embodiment, the stationary string is a production tubing string, and the production tubing is attached to an isolation safety valve member for isolating the well from pressure.
Michael H. Johnson - Spring TX Daniel J. Turick - Spring TX
International Classification:
E21B 704 E21B 4304 E21B 4308 E21B 47022
US Classification:
175 45
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for drilling and completing a bore hole is disclosed. Generally, the method comprises the steps of positioning a workstring in the well, with the workstring having attached thereto a bottom hole assembly. The bottom hole assembly may contain a bit for rotary drilling a bore hole; and, a drilling motor, operably associated with the bit, for effecting rotation to said drilling means. The method further includes the steps of circulating a fluid in the workstring so that the motor effects rotation of the bit means; and, drilling the bore hole through a target reservoir. In one embodiment, the workstring string is a production string, and the production string is attached to an isolation safety valve member for isolating the well and the bore hole from pressure.
Joseph F. Donovan - Spring TX Michael H. Johnson - Spring TX Daniel J. Turick - Spring TX Larry A. Watkins - Houston TX Wallace W.F. Leung - Sherborn MA
Assignee:
Baker Hughes Incorporated - Houston TX
International Classification:
E21B 708
US Classification:
175 40
Abstract:
A system for producing a field is disclosed. The field includes a main access well with a first branch well extending therefrom. A separator for separating oil and water is placed in the first branch well. In an alternate embodiment, the separator may be contained within the main access well. A second branch well may also extend from the main access well and may contain a disposal assembly that is operatively associated with the separator. The first and second branch wells may intersect the same reservoir or different reservoirs.