Saudi Arabian Oil Company patent applications on March 6th, 2025
Patent Applications by Saudi Arabian Oil Company on March 6th, 2025
Saudi Arabian Oil Company: 41 patent applications
Saudi Arabian Oil Company has applied for patents in the areas of E21B43/12 (4), E21B34/06 (2), H04L9/40 (2), E21B47/06 (2), C09K8/52 (2) E21B43/122 (2), B01D3/322 (1), E21B44/00 (1), F17D3/145 (1), F25J3/0295 (1)
With keywords such as: fluid, gas, wellbore, include, data, methods, determining, within, tubular, and valve in patent application abstracts.
Patent Applications by Saudi Arabian Oil Company
20250073612. THERMOSYPHON REBOILER MODIFICATION_simplified_abstract_(saudi arabian oil company)
Inventor(s): Jorge J. Delgado of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Papa Cisse of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Maad F. Alsasi of Dammam (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Abdulaziz A. Alotaibi of Dammam (SA) for saudi arabian oil company
IPC Code(s): B01D3/32, F28F21/08
CPC Code(s): B01D3/322
Abstract: an inner surface of a thermosyphon reboiler is engraved. the thermosyphon reboiler includes a first side configured to receive a liquid and a second side configured to receive a heating fluid. the thermosyphon reboiler is configured to transfer heat from the heating fluid at the second side to the liquid at the first side to boil the liquid at the first side. engraving the inner surface of the thermosyphon reboiler includes engraving a pattern across at least a portion of an inner surface of the first side of the thermosyphon reboiler. the pattern has a specified depth that increases a heat transfer surface area of the first side of the thermosyphon reboiler. the engraved pattern prevents film boiling from occurring at the inner surface of the first side of the thermosyphon reboiler.
Inventor(s): Hatim Awad ALSHAMMARI of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Abdullah S. ALHUSSAIN of Tanajib (SA) for saudi arabian oil company
IPC Code(s): B01D17/06, B01D19/00, C10G33/02
CPC Code(s): B01D17/06
Abstract: a separation system uses electromagnetic energy to facilitate separation of water and oil from crude oil. the separation system includes a degassing tank, a microwave cavity arranged inside the degassing tank, and a microwave generating system for generating and transmitting electromagnetic energy to the microwave cavity. crude oil is introduced into the microwave cavity, where the crude oil is exposed to electromagnetic energy, in order to separate water and oil from the crude oil, and the electromagnetic energy interacts with a crude oil introduced into the interior volume to enhance separation of oil from water in the crude oil.
Inventor(s): Yousef Nassir Alfnais of Al Jubail (SA) for saudi arabian oil company
IPC Code(s): B01D53/14
CPC Code(s): B01D53/1468
Abstract: a method for preparing a gas sweetening system for less shutdown time is provided. the method includes stopping a sour gas feed to a gas sweetening system, and raising the set point for a temperature of a lean amine cooler to about 150� f. the hs concentration in a lean amine is monitored. the preparation of the gas sweetening system for maintenance is completed when the hs concentration reaches a target value.
Inventor(s): Jorge Gascon Sabate of Thuwal (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Jean Marcel Ribeiro Gallo of Thuwal (SA) for saudi arabian oil company
IPC Code(s): B01J23/08, B01J23/04, B01J37/02, B01J37/03, B01J37/08, B01J37/14, C01B32/40
CPC Code(s): B01J23/08
Abstract: a composition of an indium oxide catalyst including an alkali dopant and a method for producing an indium oxide catalyst including an alkali dopant. the alkali dopant may include a cation of li, na, k, rb, cs, and fr. the method for producing the indium oxide catalyst including an alkali dopant includes mixing a solution of an indium salt with a base to form precipitated indium hydroxide, contacting the precipitated indium hydroxide with a solution including an alkali metal salt to produce an indium hydroxide solution, and calcinating the indium hydroxide solution to form indium oxide; thereby forming the indium oxide catalyst including an alkali dopant.
Inventor(s): Zeyad Tareq Ahmed of Chassell MI (US) for saudi arabian oil company, Serguey Viktorov Arkadakskiy of Edmonton (CA) for saudi arabian oil company, Noushad Kunnummal of Louisville KY (US) for saudi arabian oil company, Ali H. Al Shamrani of Dammam (SA) for saudi arabian oil company
IPC Code(s): B09C1/00, C02F1/72, C02F1/78
CPC Code(s): B09C1/002
Abstract: this disclosure relates to systems for remediation of groundwater in geological formations and methods of groundwater remediation in geological formations. the system can include a wellbore within a geological formation comprising an aquifer, a casing, inner tubing, a water passage, outer tubing comprising a plurality of diffusion membranes, and a formation conduit in fluid communication with the aquifer. the method may include forming a dissolved remediation gas solution within a wellbore by: passing remediation gas through an inner tubing, passing an aqueous solution into the wellbore through a water passage and an outer tubing comprising a plurality of diffusion membranes, and passing the remediation gas through the diffusion membranes to be mixed with the aqueous solution in the outer tubing to produce the dissolved remediation gas solution; and transporting at least a portion of the dissolved remediation gas solution to an aquifer within the geological formation.
Inventor(s): Hussain Al-Rasheed of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Maryam Ahmed Bahmaid of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company
IPC Code(s): G06F21/32
CPC Code(s): B60R25/01
Abstract: operator authentication of a machine that requires an operator physically present at or in the machine to operate. the operator authentication may include occupancy detection, operator verification, and operator and machine status monitoring. the operator authentication may prevent any unauthorized person from operating the machine and help enforce training and license requirements for operation.
20250074821. METHODS OF PRODUCING REFRACTORY BRICK_simplified_abstract_(saudi arabian oil company)
Inventor(s): Mansour Al-Shafei of Saihat (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Fatimah Edhaim of Al Qatif (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Ahmed Al-Asseel of Al Qatif (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Akram Alfliow of Al Sheraa (SA) for saudi arabian oil company
IPC Code(s): C04B18/04, C04B18/167, C04B20/02, C04B20/04, C04B28/04, C04B40/00
CPC Code(s): C04B18/0481
Abstract: a method of producing refractory brick includes heating a spent claus catalyst, reducing a particle size of the catalyst, dry mixing the catalyst with cement to form a dry mixture, adding water to the dry mixture to form a castable mixture, casting the castable mixture in a mold, curing the mold, and drying the mold to form the refractory brick.
Inventor(s): Elizabeth Q. CONTRERAS of Houston TX (US) for saudi arabian oil company, Kenneth D. JOHNSON of Tomball TX (US) for saudi arabian oil company, Roland F. MARTINEZ of Katy TX (US) for saudi arabian oil company, Thomas HEINOLD of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company
IPC Code(s): C04B24/28, C04B14/06, C09K8/487
CPC Code(s): C04B24/287
Abstract: compositions and methods including a polyaramid-reinforced cement. the polyaramid-reinforced cement may comprise a cement at 100% by weight of blend (bwob); a polyaramide polymer at 0.01% weight of the cement (bwob) to 80% bwob; and water at 30% bwob to 70% bwob. the polyaramid-reinforced cement may be used to produce a cement structure within a wellbore.
Inventor(s): Haitao Huang of Al Khobar (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Mohammad A. Alabdullah of Al Khobar (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Mosab T. Kheyami of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Yufeng He of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company
IPC Code(s): C07C6/04, C07C4/06, C07C5/25
CPC Code(s): C07C6/04
Abstract: described herein are methods for converting butene. in some embodiments, butene is converted to an ethylene-containing products. in additional embodiments, butene is converted to an propylene-containing products. in additional embodiments, butene is selectively converted to an ethylene-containing product and a propylene-containing product. these methods generally include metathesis and cracking reactions, as described.
Inventor(s): Abderrahim Fakiri of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Christian M. Canto Maya of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Sangki Chi of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Senhat Mohammed Alotaibi of Dammam (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Shaj K. Manjalivalapil of Abqaiq (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Mohammed Ahmad Al-Omair of Al-Hasa (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Ibrahim Aloqalaa of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company
IPC Code(s): C09D5/08, C09D7/40, C09D7/61, C09D201/02
CPC Code(s): C09D5/084
Abstract: a system and a method for protecting a metal surface from corrosion using a multilayer protective coating are provided. the multilayer protective coating includes a barrier layer and a corrosion inhibitor layer. the corrosion inhibitor layer includes particles that include a corrosion inhibitor.
20250075117. SCALE INHIBITOR SQUEEZE TREATMENT_simplified_abstract_(saudi arabian oil company)
Inventor(s): Qiwei Wang of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Tao Chen of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Zhiwei Yue of Sugar Land TX (US) for saudi arabian oil company, Tawfik Al-Ghamdi of Dammam (SA) for saudi arabian oil company
IPC Code(s): C09K8/528, C09K8/536
CPC Code(s): C09K8/528
Abstract: a system and a method for implementing a squeeze treatment to apply a scale inhibitor in a wellbore are provided. an exemplary method includes mixing a scale inhibitor pill. the scale inhibitor pill includes polyamino polyether methylene phosphonic acid (papemp) and amino trimethylene phosphonic acid (atmp). pre-flush chemicals are injected into the wellbore. the scale inhibitor pill is injected into the wellbore. an over flush is injected into the wellbore. the wellbore is shut in for a target period of time and normal production is resumed.
Inventor(s): Mohannad M. Nasr AL DEEN of Ras Tanura (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Abdullah S. ALHUSSAIN of Tanajib (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Shahid M. ALHINDI of Tanajib (SA) for saudi arabian oil company
IPC Code(s): C10G53/06
CPC Code(s): C10G53/06
Abstract: a gas-oil separation plant (gosp) system includes a crude inlet line for flowing an inlet fluid stream to an upstream heat exchanger. the upstream heat exchanger includes an outer shell and a bundle of heating tubes therein defined between a lower tube height and an upper tube height. a first exchanger discharge is operable to discharge an oil component of the inlet fluid stream as a heated oil stream. at least one level controller is operable to control a flow a fluid into or out of the outer shell to maintain a lower level of the oil component in the outer shell at or below the first tube height and an upper level of the oil component at or above the second tube height. a separation vessel is fluidly coupled to the first exchanger discharge, and is operable to separate the heated oil stream into gas, oil and water components.
Inventor(s): Ameerah Bokhari of Thuwal (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Faisal Mohammed Alissa of Dammam (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Meaad Mohsen Baabdullah of Thuwal (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Mohammad Abdulazim Alrowaie of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Nora Khalid AlSudairi of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company
IPC Code(s): C25B5/00, C02F1/26, C25B1/04, C25B9/19, C25B15/08, H01M16/00
CPC Code(s): C25B5/00
Abstract: a wastewater stream is flowed from a separator to an anode side of a microbial electrolysis cell (mec). the wastewater stream includes water and hydrocarbons. the separator is positioned in a gas-oil separation plant. the mec electrolyzes the hydrocarbons to produce hydrogen ions. a membrane separates the mec into the anode side and a cathode side. the membrane allows the hydrogen ions and water molecules to pass through the membrane from the anode side to the cathode side, thereby forming a treated wastewater stream at the cathode side. the mec combines the hydrogen ions at the cathode side to produce hydrogen gas. the treated wastewater stream and a hydrogen gas stream is discharged from the cathode side. the hydrogen gas stream includes the hydrogen gas produced by the mec. the hydrogen gas stream is oxidized into water. electrical power is generated in response to oxidizing the hydrogen gas into water.
Inventor(s): Ahmad Atef HASHMI of Abqaiq (SA) for saudi arabian oil company
IPC Code(s): E21B3/04
CPC Code(s): E21B3/04
Abstract: a well system includes a platform providing a deck, a rotary table mounted to the deck and defining a central opening through which tubulars are extendable from the platform and into a wellbore, and a tubular deployment tool mounted to the rotary table and operable to center the tubulars within the central opening. the tubular deployment tool includes a guide support mounted to the rotary table, one or more actuatable arms pivotably coupled to the guide support, and one or more guides rotatably mounted to each actuatable arm to apply a radial load against the tubulars extended through the central opening.
20250075566. MOVEMENT JOINT FOR TUBING STRING_simplified_abstract_(saudi arabian oil company)
Inventor(s): Shoaib Murtaza of Abqaiq (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Khalaf A. Alotaibi of Abqaiq (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Zaid A. Binhaji of Dammam (SA) for saudi arabian oil company
IPC Code(s): E21B17/06
CPC Code(s): E21B17/06
Abstract: a movement joint includes a first tubular body, a second tubular body, a releasable fastener, and an axial lock. the first tubular body is connected to a tubing disposed in a wellbore, and includes an inner surface defining a first central bore. the second tubular body is disposed within the first central bore, and includes an inner surface defining a second central bore in fluid communication with the first central bore. the releasable fastener is positioned between the inner surface of the first tubular body and the outer surface of the second tubular body, axially connects the second tubular body to the first tubular body, and has a maximum tension threshold that is less than a tensile break strength of the tubing. the axial lock selectively engages the first tubular body and the second tubular body after a release of the releasable fastener.
20250075573. METHOD OF WELL CONTROL_simplified_abstract_(saudi arabian oil company)
Inventor(s): Mohammed Murfi Hassan Al-Rubaii of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Nasser S. Yami of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company
IPC Code(s): E21B21/08, E21B47/06
CPC Code(s): E21B21/08
Abstract: methods and systems for well control are disclosed. the methods may include drilling, using a drilling system, a wellbore to a first depth within a formation using a drilling fluid with a first density. the methods may further include, while drilling the wellbore, obtaining, from the drilling system, a first value of each drilling parameter associated to the first depth, determining, using a first model, a first value of a formation pressure based on the first value of each drilling parameter and a value of the first density of the drilling fluid, and determining, using a second model, a first value of a drilling fluid drop based on the first value of the formation pressure. the methods may still further include drilling the wellbore to a second depth within the formation using the drilling fluid with a second density based on the first value of the drilling fluid drop.
Inventor(s): Qiwei Wang of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Jairo Leal Jauregui of Udhailiyah (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Mauricio Armando Espinosa Galvis of Abqaiq (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Tao Chen of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company
IPC Code(s): E21B27/02
CPC Code(s): E21B27/02
Abstract: a system and method are provided for adding chemicals to a produced fluid in a wellbore. an exemplary system includes a gauge hanger and a permeable container. the permeable container includes a solid cylindrical body, end caps placed at each end of the solid cylindrical body, and holes disposed proximate to each end of the permeable container, wherein the holes allow the produced fluid to flow through the permeable container from one end of the permeable container to the opposite end of the permeable container. the system further includes a well treatment chemical disposed in the permeable container.
Inventor(s): Mohammed Abdullateef ALHAQBANI of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company
IPC Code(s): E21B33/068, E21B43/26
CPC Code(s): E21B33/068
Abstract: a projectile introduction system includes a central pipe configured to receive and guide a wellbore projectile therethrough, a ball guide mated to a top end of the central pipe, including sloped surfaces for guiding the wellbore projectile into the central pipe, a t-shaped joint including connections on opposing arms and in fluid communication with a bottom end of the central pipe, and at least one high-pressure line extending between a pump and a wellbore frac tree, wherein the connections on the opposing arms of the t-shaped joint are mated with the at least one high-pressure line.
Inventor(s): Abdullah K. Al-Ghannam of Al Ahsa (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Sanjiv Kumar of Dhanbad (IN) for saudi arabian oil company
IPC Code(s): E21B34/16, E21B34/06, H02J7/14
CPC Code(s): E21B34/16
Abstract: a subsurface safety valve includes an outer housing, a flapper valve disposed within the outer housing, and a motor that pivotally displaces the flapper valve. the subsurface safety valve also includes a battery that powers the motor, a turbine that charges the battery and a wireless receiver that, responsive to a received signal, transmits a signal to the motor to pivotally displace the flapper valve. a related method includes: providing a subsurface safety valve having an outer housing; disposing a flapper valve within the outer housing; providing a motor, a battery, a turbine and a wireless receiver; charging the battery with the turbine; powering the motor with the battery; receiving a signal at the wireless receiver; and responsive to the received signal, transmitting a signal to the motor to pivotally displace the flapper valve.
Inventor(s): Mohammad W. Alsaleh of Mubarraz (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Jafar S. Alzaid of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company
IPC Code(s): E21B43/12, C09K8/52, E21B43/34
CPC Code(s): E21B43/12
Abstract: a system includes a control system disposed on a well surface and a pipe component disposed in a wellbore to form an annulus that is in fluid communication with a reservoir. the system includes a valve in fluid communication with the annulus. the system includes a recorder configured to detect data of the annulus. the system includes a fluid conduit configured to flow annular fluid from one or more annuli disposed in the wellbore. the fluid conduit is in fluid communication with the annulus, the valve, and a relief tank. the system includes a communication cable coupled to the control system, the valve, and the recorder. the recorder is configured to transmit the data to the control system.
20250075600. MULTI-STAGE PLUNGER HYDROCARBON LIFTING_simplified_abstract_(saudi arabian oil company)
Inventor(s): Amr Mohamed Zahran of Al Khobar (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Syed Muhammad Bin Syed Taha of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Mohamed Sayed of Dammam (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Gustavo Alvarez of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Bagus Wahyu Setiadi of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company
IPC Code(s): E21B43/12, E21B34/06, F04B47/12
CPC Code(s): E21B43/121
Abstract: a method includes lifting a first plunger within a production string disposed within a wellbore. the production string divides the production string into multiple stages. the plunger landing assemblies include a first landing assembly and an intermediate landing assembly. the lifting includes lifting the first plunger in a first stage to lift production fluid accumulated uphole of the first plunger. the method also includes continuing to lift the first plunger until the first plunger strikes the intermediate one of the plurality of landing assemblies, allowing the production fluid to flow past the second one of the plurality of landing assemblies into a second stage. the method also includes securing the first plunger and lifting, with the production fluid accumulated uphole of a second plunger residing in the second stage, the second plunger to lift the production fluid toward the wellhead.
Inventor(s): Amr Mohamed Zahran of Al Khobar (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Syed Muhammad Bin Syed Taha of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Mohamed Sayed of Dammam (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Gustavo Alvarez of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Bagus Wahyu Setiadi of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company
IPC Code(s): E21B43/12, F04B47/12
CPC Code(s): E21B43/122
Abstract: implementations of the present disclosure include a wellbore assembly that includes a wellhead assembly and a plunger. the wellhead assembly is coupled to a wellbore string disposed within a wellbore. the wellhead assembly includes a lubricator, a spring, and a flexible damper. the lubricator defines a tubular housing. the spring is disposed at least partially within and attached to the tubular housing. the spring comprises a first end attached to the tubular housing. the flexible damper is coupled to a second end of the spring opposite the first end. the plunger strikes, as the plunger is lifted from a downhole location of the wellbore to the terranean surface, the flexible damper. the flexible damper deforms, upon impact with the plunger, to dissipate some or all of the kinetic energy of the plunger.
Inventor(s): James O. Arukhe of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Ammal F. Al-Anazi of Dammam (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Suhail A. Samman of Riyadh (SA) for saudi arabian oil company
IPC Code(s): E21B43/12, E21B47/008
CPC Code(s): E21B43/122
Abstract: a method and a system for predicting gas lift equipment failure are disclosed. the method includes obtaining data from a plurality of sources, the plurality of sources including sensor readings, maintenance records, operational parameters, and production targets and determining a plurality of initial equipment failure probabilities using a plurality of machine learning models. further, the method includes determining an ensemble prediction using an ensemble model trained on the plurality of initial equipment failure probabilities and performing, in response to the ensemble prediction, a maintenance operation of the gas lift equipment.
20250075606. TREATMENT OF SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS_simplified_abstract_(saudi arabian oil company)
Inventor(s): Dongqing Cao of Beijing (CN) for saudi arabian oil company, Tianping Huang of Beijing (CN) for saudi arabian oil company, Ayman Mohammed Almohsin of Doha (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Bader G. AlHarbi of Dammam (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Xingang Bu of Beijing (CN) for saudi arabian oil company, Shaohua Chen of Beijing (CN) for saudi arabian oil company
IPC Code(s): E21B43/38, C09K8/52
CPC Code(s): E21B43/38
Abstract: methods for treating a water zone of a subterranean formation by injecting a slurry including a water-swellable particle, a fiber, and a viscous oil to reduce water production from the formation.
Inventor(s): Mustafa Ali H. Al Ibrahim of Safwa (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Mariam Assadeq of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Bandar Ismail Ghassal of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company
IPC Code(s): G01N33/24, E21B41/00, E21B44/00, E21B49/08, G06T11/20
CPC Code(s): E21B44/00
Abstract: a method for, at least, forming a graph representation of physical samples and identifying clusters of the physical samples. the method includes obtaining a plurality of physical samples from one or more wells, where each sample is associated with spatial-temporal data, and determining geochemical data for each sample. the method further includes constructing a graph representation of the plurality of physical samples, where in the graph representation each sample is represented as a node and a presence of an edge between any two nodes is based on the spatial-temporal data of the plurality of physical samples. the method further includes determining a weight for every edge in the graph representation and processing the graph representation with a graph-based algorithm to determine one or more clusters. the method may further include determining a wellbore plan that comprises a planned wellbore path to penetrate a hydrocarbon reservoir based on the determined clusters.
Inventor(s): Faares Khalid DANDENI of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company
IPC Code(s): F17D3/14
CPC Code(s): F17D3/145
Abstract: a pipeline system includes a pipeline that conveys natural gas and includes a choke valve, one or more adjustable restriction orifices arranged within the pipeline upstream from the choke valve and spaced from each other to define at least first and second pipeline sections, each adjustable restriction orifice including an actuation mechanism, a first pressure gauge in communication with the first pipeline section, and a second pressure gauge in communication with the second pipeline section, and a control system in communication with the first and second pressure gauges and the actuation mechanism of each adjustable restriction orifice. the control system communicates with the actuation mechanism to adjust a size of the adjustable restriction orifices when at least one of the pressure gauges measures and reports a pressure below or exceeding a predetermined pressure threshold.
Inventor(s): Abdulrahman Husaini of Al Mubarraz (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Adulrahman Takrouni of Al Mubarraz (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Mahdi Dossary of Al Hofuf (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Abdulmohsen Alhelal of Al Hofuf (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Ali Muyidi of Al Hofuf (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Ahmad Zaki of Udhailiyyah (SA) for saudi arabian oil company
IPC Code(s): F25J3/02
CPC Code(s): F25J3/0295
Abstract: a system has a gas processing plant having a compressor, at least one natural gas liquids (ngl) train fluidly coupled to the compressor to receive mixed natural gas liquids from the gas processing plant, a valve fluidly coupling the gas processing plant to the at least one natural gas liquids train, and a control system coupled to the gas processing plant, the at least one natural gas liquids train, and the valve. the control system determines when to actuate the valve using a virtual sensing system based on a compressor shutdown condition, a compressor trip condition, a compressor recycle condition, an exclusion switch, a flow rate of the compressor, a running flow capacity of the first compressor, a required bypass flow of the compressor, and bypass flow distribution of the at least one natural gas liquids train.
Inventor(s): Mohammed Elmetwally Gomaa of Ras Tanura (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Karam Sami Yateem of Ras Tanura (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Mohammed T. Khanferi of Dammam (SA) for saudi arabian oil company
IPC Code(s): G01F25/10, E21B47/10, G01F1/74
CPC Code(s): G01F25/10
Abstract: methods and systems for a testing augmentation and engineering enhancement manager include: obtaining operating data, input diagnostic parameter data, and calibration data regarding a multi-phase flow meter (mpfm) in a production system, determining a verification assessment using a first machine-learning model comprising a functional status for the mpfm, and determining a validation assessment by comparing the current the historical flowrate measurement data. the methods and systems further include determining a virtual flow meter (vfm) measurement using a second machine-learning model based on a plurality of vfm inputs in the operating data, determining a calibration assessment comprising a health report identifying whether the mpfm requires a second recommended action, and transmitting, in response to the validation assessment, the vfm measurement, the verification assessment, and the calibration assessment, an action point for the mpfm. the action point includes an alarm for a procedure that adjusts or replaces the mpfm.
Inventor(s): Maher Hamed Alerwi of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Ghazi Salman Qahtani of Khobar (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Layan Alaeddin AlSharif of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Rahaf Nasser Almutairi of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company
IPC Code(s): G01M3/04, G05D1/00, G05D1/10
CPC Code(s): G01M3/04
Abstract: a pipeline inspection system includes an unmanned aerial vehicle (uav) operable to travel in an airspace above a pipeline configured to transport a hydrocarbon fluid. the uav includes sensors configured to detect a leak of the hydrocarbon fluid from the pipeline. the system includes a control system configured to perform operations including operating the uav to travel at a first altitude range in the airspace, identifying a measurement, taken at the first altitude range, from a first sensor that indicates a location of a potential leak of the hydrocarbon fluid, based on the identified measurement from the first sensor, operating the uav to travel at a second altitude range different from the first altitude range in the airspace, identifying a measurement, taken at the second altitude range, from a second sensor that indicates the location of the potential leak, and generating a recommended action based on the identified measurements.
20250076178. Determining Corrosion Rates_simplified_abstract_(saudi arabian oil company)
Inventor(s): Abdulrahman Mohammed Alqahtani of Khobar (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Mazyad Alyami of Dammam (SA) for saudi arabian oil company
IPC Code(s): G01N17/00, G01B11/06
CPC Code(s): G01N17/006
Abstract: systems and methods for determining corrosion rates include a corrosion sensor. the corrosion sensor includes a corrodible layer having a front face and a back face opposite the front face; a fiber bragg grating sensor layer having a front face and a back face opposite the front face, the front face of the fiber bragg grating sensor layer coupled to the back face of the corrodible layer; and a corrosion resistant material covering the back face and edges of the fiber bragg grating sensor layer.
20250076181. Monitoring Pipeline Corrosion_simplified_abstract_(saudi arabian oil company)
Inventor(s): Layan AlSharif of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Mohammed Alshahrani of Dammam (SA) for saudi arabian oil company
IPC Code(s): G01N17/04, G01K7/22
CPC Code(s): G01N17/04
Abstract: systems and methods for monitoring pipeline corrosion include a corrosion sensor. the corrosion sensor includes a nonconductive substrate; a non-corroding thermistor coupled to the nonconductive substrate; a hygroscopic layer coupled to the nonconductive substrate; glass micro/nanofibers embedded in the hygroscopic layer; and corrodible interdigitated electrodes coupled to the hygroscopic layer.
Inventor(s): Panagiotis Kirmizakis of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Norah Abdullah Aljeaban of Al Khobar (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Tao Chen of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Pantelis Soupios of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Ammar El-Husseiny of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Mohamed Mahmoud of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company
IPC Code(s): G01N27/20, G01N27/04
CPC Code(s): G01N27/20
Abstract: this disclosure relates to methods for identifying an onset of a scale formation. this disclosure also relates to methods of identifying a scale type in a hydrocarbon containing formation. this disclosure also relates to determining an amount of a scale formation in a hydrocarbon containing formation.
Inventor(s): Prasad Baburao Karadkar of Al-Khobar (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Tamim Alshehri of Al-Aziziyah (SA) for saudi arabian oil company
IPC Code(s): G01N35/10, B01F23/20, B01F23/235
CPC Code(s): G01N35/1016
Abstract: a fluid analysis system includes a fluid circuit and a foam generator positioned along the fluid circuit. the foam generator is configured to receive a gas and a viscous fluid to produce a fluid mixture. the fluid analysis system further includes a helical coil positioned along the fluid circuit downstream of the foam generator and configured to receive the fluid mixture. the fluid analysis system further includes one or more processors for determining a foam rheology of the fluid mixture after the fluid mixture flows through the helical coil.
Inventor(s): Yimin Sun of Den Haag (NL) for saudi arabian oil company
IPC Code(s): G01V1/30, E21B44/00, E21B49/00, G01V1/34
CPC Code(s): G01V1/30
Abstract: methods and systems are disclosed. the methods may include obtaining a seismic dataset with a plurality of dimensions pertaining to a subterranean region of interest and forming a plurality of spatial nodes within the seismic dataset. the method may further include determining, for each node, a traveltime operator, based on a portion of the seismic dataset within an aperture surrounding the node, assigning a canonical operator based on the traveltime operator, and forming a plurality of windows containing a neighboring node. for each window, the method may include determining a modal canonical operator, based on the canonical operator for each neighboring node, determining modal-nodes and deviating-nodes within the window, and determining a replacement traveltime operator for each deviating-node. the method may still further include forming a seismic image based on the seismic dataset, the traveltime operator of the modal-nodes, and the replacement traveltime operator of the deviating-nodes.
Inventor(s): Majed F. Rajeh of Riyadh (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Saud S. Al-Otaibi of Riyadh (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Soliman A. Al-Walaie of Dammam (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Isa H. Al-Mudaibegh of Dammam (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Meshari S. Al-Otaibi of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company
IPC Code(s): G05B19/418
CPC Code(s): G05B19/41875
Abstract: a method to perform a nondestructive test (ndt) is disclosed. the method includes obtaining, by a centralized analysis system, baseline data and a checklist of the ndt to be performed for a component at an ndt site of an industrial facility, where the baseline data includes target parameters of the ndt and the checklist includes process steps of the ndt, capturing, by an ndt inspection device disposed at the ndt site, physical parameters of the ndt while each process step of the ndt is performed, transmitting, by the ndt inspection device to the centralized analysis system, the physical parameters of the ndt, analyzing, by the centralized analysis system, the physical parameters of the ndt with respect to the baseline data and the checklist, and generating, in response to said analyzing by the centralized analysis system, an ndt verification result.
Inventor(s): Ali Hussain Abualsaud of Seyaht (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Hazem Abdulmoeen Algerafi of Dammam (SA) for saudi arabian oil company
IPC Code(s): G06F11/36
CPC Code(s): G06F11/3698
Abstract: a method of preserving integration of an entity enterprise network throughout multiple system conversion simulations comprises reproducing an application server and a database coupled to the application in a test box, executing a program script to locate all inbound and outbound integrations that connect the test box to other servers in the enterprise network in the manner of the reproduced application server and database, configuring all of the inbound and outbound integrations of the test box, exporting all of the configured inbound and outbound integrations in a configuration repository, and performing a conversion simulation on the test box and enterprise network. in all future conversion simulations in which a new test box is created, inbound and outbound configurations can be imported from the configuration repository.
Inventor(s): Noor M. Anisur Rahman of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company
IPC Code(s): G06F30/28, E21B47/06, G01V9/00, G01V99/00
CPC Code(s): G06F30/28
Abstract: system and methods include performing a well test on a well, the well comprising a subterranean wellbore with a tubular. the computer system can receive raw data from a pressure gauge residing within the tubular, the raw data comprising discrete pressure values in a time series for a fluid flowing through the tubular. from the raw data, the computer system can determine an amplitude of noise for each pressure value in a time series and derive signal-to-noise ratio (snr) for each pressure value in a time series based on the determined amplitude. the snr can be compared against a predetermined threshold value. when snr is above the threshold, a simulation of the well can be constructed to forecast well production rates. if snr is below the threshold, corrective action can be taken to improve snr of pressure values read from a sensor in the well.
Inventor(s): Mohamed Larbi Zeghlache of Al Khobar (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Chicheng Xu of Houston TX (US) for saudi arabian oil company, Yahia Ahmed Eltaher of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company
IPC Code(s): G06N20/00
CPC Code(s): G06N20/00
Abstract: systems and methods for automatic well integrity log interpretation verification are disclosed. the methods include obtaining a first dataset comprising casing thickness profiles and associated electromagnetic [em]data from at least a first hydrocarbon well having a casing; selecting a training dataset using at least a subset of the casing thickness profiles and a subset of the associated em data; and training, using the training dataset, a machine learning network to produce a predicted corrosion log of a target section of a second hydrocarbon well from measured em data from the second hydrocarbon well.
Inventor(s): Sultan Saadaldean Alsharif of Al-Khobar (SA) for saudi arabian oil company
IPC Code(s): H04L9/40
CPC Code(s): H04L63/1416
Abstract: a computer-implemented method includes: continuously generating, by a server on an enterprise network, an instance of a secret message encrypting information specific to a target system on the enterprise network; embedding, using steganography, the instance of the secret message on the target system, wherein the embedding is conducted when the instance of the secret message is generated; maintaining, by the server, a database that stores contents of each instance of the secret message; scanning, by the server, the target system for the instance of the secret message embedded on the target system; in response to locating the instance of the secret message on the target system, comparing contents of the instance of the secrete message with information stored on the database; and in response to determining that the contents of the instance of the secrete message do not match the information stored on the database, generating an alert.
Inventor(s): Nasser S. ALHARTHI of Dhahran (SA) for saudi arabian oil company, Monther I. BUSBAIT of Dammam (SA) for saudi arabian oil company
IPC Code(s): H04L9/40, G06F8/65, H04L61/2567
CPC Code(s): H04L63/20
Abstract: methods and systems provide secure, real-time software updates over a public network to an isolated security system. a method includes the steps of setting up a network address translation (nat) data structure for allowing outbound connections only through a first firewall between the isolated security system and the public network, and configuring the isolated security system to identify an internet web gateway address to get a software update from a security system update manager over a predetermined protocol and port. a further step involves configuring a proxy setting in the isolated security system to identify an internet web gateway address of a proxy server in a nat subnet.
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