17960227. DOWNHOLE POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WITH RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES AND GENERATORS simplified abstract (Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.)
Contents
- 1 DOWNHOLE POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WITH RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES AND GENERATORS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 DOWNHOLE POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WITH RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES AND GENERATORS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
DOWNHOLE POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WITH RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES AND GENERATORS
Organization Name
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
Inventor(s)
Imran Sharif Vehra of Houston TX (US)
DOWNHOLE POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WITH RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES AND GENERATORS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17960227 titled 'DOWNHOLE POWER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM WITH RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES AND GENERATORS
Simplified Explanation
The disclosure provides a downhole power system that includes a combination of different power sources, such as downhole power generators and rechargeable batteries that can be recharged downhole, a downhole bus, and a bus power controller that manages the distribution of power from the different power sources to downhole tools connected to the downhole bus, such as tools of a BHA.
- Downhole power system with multiple power sources
- Includes downhole power generators and rechargeable batteries
- Power distribution managed by a bus power controller
- Downhole tools connected to the downhole bus
- Power sources strategically positioned along the downhole bus/BHA
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in various downhole operations in industries such as oil and gas, mining, and geothermal drilling.
Problems Solved
1. Efficient distribution of power to downhole tools 2. Ability to recharge batteries downhole for extended tool operation
Benefits
1. Increased operational efficiency 2. Reduced downtime for recharging tools 3. Enhanced reliability of downhole power supply
Potential Commercial Applications
The technology can be utilized by oil and gas companies, drilling contractors, and mining companies for their downhole drilling and exploration activities.
Possible Prior Art
There are existing downhole power systems that utilize a single power source, such as batteries or power generators, but the combination of multiple power sources and the ability to recharge batteries downhole is a novel aspect of this technology.
Unanswered Questions
How does the downhole bus power controller manage the distribution of power from different sources?
The downhole bus power controller likely uses algorithms to monitor power levels from each source and distribute power based on the requirements of the connected downhole tools.
What are the safety measures in place for recharging batteries downhole?
Safety measures may include temperature monitoring, overcharge protection, and fail-safe mechanisms to prevent any hazardous situations during the recharging process.
Original Abstract Submitted
The disclosure provides a downhole power system that includes a combination of different power sources, which includes downhole power generators and rechargeable batteries that can be recharged downhole, a downhole bus and a bus power controller that manages the distribution of power from the different power sources to downhole tools connected to the downhole bus, such as tools of a BHA. The different power sources can be strategically positioned along the downhole bus/BHA. An example of a downhole distributed power system includes: (1) a downhole bus, (2) different power sources connected to and strategically positioned on the downhole bus, and (3) one or more controllers to perform operations that includes managing distribution of power, from the different power sources, to downhole tools connected to the downhole bus, wherein the different power sources include one or more power generators and one or more rechargeable batteries that are chargeable downhole.
