18048146. CASING TRACTOR APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD simplified abstract (Saudi Arabian Oil Company)
Contents
- 1 CASING TRACTOR APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 CASING TRACTOR APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Key Features and Innovation
- 1.6 Potential Applications
- 1.7 Problems Solved
- 1.8 Benefits
- 1.9 Commercial Applications
- 1.10 Prior Art
- 1.11 Frequently Updated Research
- 1.12 Questions about Downhole Tractor Assembly
- 1.13 Original Abstract Submitted
CASING TRACTOR APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Victor Jose Bustamante Rodriguez of Abqaiq (SA)
CASING TRACTOR APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18048146 titled 'CASING TRACTOR APPARATUS, SYSTEM, AND METHOD
Simplified Explanation
The downhole tractor assembly is a tool designed to move within a tubing string in a wellbore. It includes a turbine, alternator, wheels, and electric motors to convert fluid flow into electricity and drive the wheels for movement.
- The main body of the assembly is parallel to the tubing string axis.
- A fluid flow passage, turbine, alternator, wheels, and electric motors are integrated into the assembly.
- The turbine is rotated by fluid flow, generating electricity through the alternator.
- The electric motors are powered by the alternator to drive the wheels for movement within the tubing string.
Key Features and Innovation
- Tubular main body parallel to tubing string axis.
- Turbine powered by fluid flow.
- Alternator converts turbine rotation into electricity.
- Wheels for movement driven by electric motors.
- Integration of components for downhole movement.
Potential Applications
The downhole tractor assembly can be used in oil and gas wells for downhole conveyance and manipulation of tools and equipment.
Problems Solved
- Facilitates movement within tubing strings in wellbores.
- Converts fluid flow energy into electricity for powering movement.
- Enables efficient downhole operations without the need for external power sources.
Benefits
- Enhanced downhole maneuverability.
- Increased efficiency in wellbore operations.
- Reduced reliance on external power supplies.
Commercial Applications
Downhole Tractor Assembly for Oil and Gas Industry
This technology can be utilized by oil and gas companies for efficient downhole operations, reducing costs and improving productivity.
Prior Art
No prior art information available at this time.
Frequently Updated Research
There is ongoing research in the field of downhole tools and equipment for the oil and gas industry, with advancements in efficiency and performance.
Questions about Downhole Tractor Assembly
Question 1
How does the downhole tractor assembly compare to traditional downhole conveyance methods?
Traditional downhole conveyance methods often rely on external power sources or manual labor for movement, while the tractor assembly utilizes fluid flow energy to power its movement, increasing efficiency and reducing the need for external power.
Question 2
What are the potential challenges in implementing the downhole tractor assembly in different wellbore conditions?
The downhole tractor assembly may face challenges such as compatibility with varying tubing string sizes, fluid flow rates, and downhole obstructions, requiring customization and adaptation for different wellbore conditions.
Original Abstract Submitted
A downhole tractor assembly includes tubular main body configured such that a central axis of the main body is parallel with an axis of a tubing string when the tool is disposed in the tubing string. The tractor assembly includes a fluid flow passage within the main body, a turbine disposed in the flow passage, an alternator disposed in the main body and configured to convert the rotation of the turbine into electricity, one or more wheels extending radially at least partially from an exterior surface of the main body, and one or more electric motors configured to, when actuated by electricity from the alternator, drive rotation of the one or more wheels. The tractor assembly is configured to attach to a tubular string disposed in a wellbore, such that fluid flowed through the tubular string flows through the fluid passage and rotates the turbine.
