18543649. Autonomous Stop Of Pump-Down Operation simplified abstract (Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.)
Autonomous Stop Of Pump-Down Operation
Organization Name
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
Inventor(s)
Sudhir Gupta of Houston TX (US)
Ritesh Dharmendra Panchal of Houston TX (US)
Neil Alan Ostermann of Houston TX (US)
Autonomous Stop Of Pump-Down Operation - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18543649 titled 'Autonomous Stop Of Pump-Down Operation
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes systems and methods for automating a pump-down stop operation for a downhole tool string. This involves adjusting fluid rate and winch speed to stop the tool string at a target depth based on various measurements.
- Automated system for pump-down stop operation
- Adjusts fluid rate and winch speed based on measurements
- Stops downhole tool string at target depth
Key Features and Innovation
- Automated pump-down stop system
- Adjusts fluid rate and winch speed before target depth
- Regulates winch and pump controllers simultaneously
- Stops tool string based on depth, tension, speed, pumping rate, and inclination measurements
Potential Applications
- Oil and gas drilling operations
- Geothermal exploration
- Mining industry
Problems Solved
- Ensures precise stopping of downhole tool string
- Improves efficiency and safety in drilling operations
- Reduces manual intervention and human error
Benefits
- Increased accuracy in stopping tool string
- Enhanced operational efficiency
- Improved safety for workers
Commercial Applications
Automated Pump-Down Stop System for Downhole Tool String
Prior Art
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Questions about Automated Pump-Down Stop System
1. How does the automated system improve efficiency in drilling operations?
- The automated system adjusts fluid rate and winch speed to stop the tool string accurately, reducing manual intervention and human error.
2. What are the potential applications of this technology beyond oil and gas drilling?
- This technology can also be applied in geothermal exploration and the mining industry for precise depth control.
Original Abstract Submitted
Disclosed herein are systems and methods for automating a pump-down stop operation and, more particularly, example embodiments may include an automated pump-down stop system that adjusts a fluid rate and a winch speed before the target depth based on the remaining depth and line speed. An example method for automating a pump-down stop operation of a downhole tool string includes: measuring a depth of the downhole tool string, wherein the downhole tool string is held by a wireline; measuring a wireline tension; measuring a speed of the wireline; measuring a pumping rate; measuring an inclination of the downhole tool string; and regulating automatically a winch controller and a pump controller simultaneously to stop the downhole tool string at a target depth based at least on the measurements of one or more of the depth, wireline tension, speed, pumping rate, and/or inclination.