20240052714. GENERATING PRESSURE WAVES IN A FLOWLINE OR A WELLBORE simplified abstract (Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.)

GENERATING PRESSURE WAVES IN A FLOWLINE OR A WELLBORE

Organization Name

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.

Inventor(s)

David Bennett of Houston TX (US)

Oluwatosin Ogundare of Houston TX (US)

Chalice Young of Houston TX (US)

Terry Don Bickley of Tyler TX (US)

GENERATING PRESSURE WAVES IN A FLOWLINE OR A WELLBORE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240052714 titled 'GENERATING PRESSURE WAVES IN A FLOWLINE OR A WELLBORE

Simplified Explanation

The system described in the patent application is used for generating a pressure signal in a flow path defined by a tubular. The system includes a pressure source, a valve, and a controller. The controller outputs a command to control the pressure source to output a fluid hammer through the valve and into a flow path defined by a wellbore tubular. The system can be positioned external to the flow path and can determine the presence of a deposition, blockage, or leak within the flowline while it is in operation based on the reflection signal.

• Pressure source, valve, and controller are used to generate a pressure signal in a flow path.
• Controller outputs a command to control the pressure source for fluid hammer generation.
• System can detect deposition, blockage, or leak within the flowline while in operation.
• System is positioned external to the flow path.

1. 1. 1. Potential Applications

- Oil and gas industry for monitoring flowline integrity. - Industrial processes for detecting blockages in pipelines.

1. 1. 1. Problems Solved

- Detection of blockages or leaks in flowlines. - Monitoring flowline integrity during operation.

1. 1. 1. Benefits

- Early detection of issues in flowlines can prevent costly downtime. - Remote monitoring capability improves operational efficiency.

Original Abstract Submitted

a system can be used for generating a pressure signal in a flow path defined by a tubular. the system can include a pressure source, a valve, and a controller. the controller can output a command to control the pressure source for outputting a fluid hammer, according to the command, through the valve and into a flow path defined by a wellbore tubular. the system can be positioned external to the flow path. the system can determine, based on the reflection signal, a presence of a deposition, a blockage, or a leak within the flowline while the flowline is in operation.