18297236. WELLBORE DEVICE FUNCTION CONFIRMATION simplified abstract (Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.)
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WELLBORE DEVICE FUNCTION CONFIRMATION
Organization Name
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
Inventor(s)
Tom Yohanan of Sand Springs OK (US)
WELLBORE DEVICE FUNCTION CONFIRMATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18297236 titled 'WELLBORE DEVICE FUNCTION CONFIRMATION
- Simplified Explanation:**
This patent application describes systems and methods for testing IGBTs of a variable frequency drive inverter used in hydrocarbon wellbore operations. The testing involves conducting a conductivity test on the IGBTs and performing a quality check based on discharge profiles to ensure proper functioning.
- Key Features and Innovation:**
- Testing IGBTs of a variable frequency drive inverter for proper functioning.
- Conducting a conductivity test followed by a quality check based on discharge profiles.
- Preventing potential issues related to IGBT failure in hydrocarbon wellbore operations.
- Potential Applications:**
This technology can be applied in industries utilizing variable frequency drive inverters, such as oil and gas wellbore operations, to ensure the proper functioning of IGBTs and prevent equipment failures.
- Problems Solved:**
- Ensuring the proper functioning of IGBTs in variable frequency drive inverters.
- Preventing potential serious problems related to IGBT failure in hydrocarbon wellbore operations.
- Benefits:**
- Enhanced reliability and performance of variable frequency drive inverters.
- Prevention of equipment failures and downtime in hydrocarbon wellbore operations.
- Improved safety and efficiency in controlling motors and other loads.
- Commercial Applications:**
Potential commercial applications include the oil and gas industry, manufacturing plants, and any other operations utilizing variable frequency drive inverters where the proper functioning of IGBTs is critical for operational efficiency and safety.
- Questions about IGBT Testing:**
1. How does the conductivity test help in assessing the IGBTs of a variable frequency drive inverter? 2. What are the potential consequences of IGBT failure in hydrocarbon wellbore operations?
Original Abstract Submitted
Processing device-based systems and methods of testing IGBTs of a variable frequency drive inverter for proper functioning. The variable frequency drive may be used to control a motor, or another load associated with a hydrocarbon wellbore operation. During testing, a conductivity test can be performed on the IGBTs of the inverter, and if the conductivity test is passed, a quality check can be subsequently performed. The quality check can determine that one or more IGBTs of the inverter are not functioning properly when a discharge profile generated as part of the quality check differs from a stored reference discharge profile. The ability to assure that the IGBTs of a variable frequency drive are functioning properly can prevent potentially serious problems related to IGBT failure.
