John Louis Brumley

US Patent:

7650795, Jan 26, 2010

Filed:

Mar 10, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/045423

Inventors:

Younane Abousleiman - Norman OK, US
John Brumley - Duncan OK, US
Vinh Ngyuen - Norman OK, US
Son K. Hoang - Norman OK, US
Ashraf Al-Tahini - Dhahran, SA

Assignee:

The Board of Regents of the University of Oklahoma - Norman OK

International Classification:

G01N 3/24

US Classification:

73841, 73760

Abstract:

A test cell and method for stress testing a test specimen including a first platen and a second platen. Each platen having a loading surface, an inclined surface, and a longitudinal axis. The inclined surface being inclined relative to the longitudinal axis at an angle and the inclined surface having a specimen recess formed therein for receiving a portion of the test specimen such that when the inclined surface of the second platen is positioned in a face-to-face relationship with the inclined surface of the first platen, a shear stress is applied to the test specimen when an axial load is applied to the first and second platens. The platens further including fluid ports to subject the test specimen to fluid flow at various pressures and fluid chemistries and ultrasonic transducers to determine acoustic, compressional, and shear wave velocities and in multiple orientations.

US Patent:

57914150, Aug 11, 1998

Filed:

Mar 13, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/816665

Inventors:

Philip D. Nguyen - Duncan OK
John L. Brumley - Duncan OK
Lewis R. Norman - Duncan OK

Assignee:

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 33138
E21B 43267

US Classification:

166280

Abstract:

The present invention provides methods of stimulating fluid production from an unconsolidated formation penetrated by a wellbore while preventing the migration of formation sands with fluids produced from the formation. The methods basically comprise the steps of injecting a hardenable resin composition into a portion of the formation surrounding the wellbore whereby that portion is consolidated into a hard permeable mass, forming an indentation in the wellbore to facilitate the initiation of a fracture in the consolidated portion of the formation, creating a fracture in the formation extending from the wellbore through the consolidated portion of the formation into an unconsolidated portion thereof and depositing hardenable resin composition coated proppant in the fracture whereby the proppant is consolidated into a hard permeable mass.

US Patent:

58680306, Feb 9, 1999

Filed:

Jul 1, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/886789

Inventors:

John L. Brumley - Duncan OK
David L. Meadows - Rush Springs OK
Billy J. Bennett - Duncan OK

Assignee:

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. - Duncan OK

International Classification:

G01B 500

US Classification:

73784

Abstract:

A core sample test apparatus applies pressure to the core sample and measures responsive longitudinal deformation with two sensors and lateral deformation with two orthogonal pairs of diametrically disposed sensors. The apparatus holds the core sample under test in a sleeve to which no or insignificant end torsional forces are applied during installation due to rotationally blocked washers used adjacent the ends of the sleeve. Concurrent acoustic testing can also be applied.

US Patent:

54312256, Jul 11, 1995

Filed:

Sep 21, 1994

Appl. No.:

8/310174

Inventors:

Hazim H. Abass - Duncan OK
David L. Meadows - Rush Springs OK
John L. Brumley - Duncan OK
David E. McMechan - Duncan OK
James J. Venditto - Sugarland TX

Assignee:

Halliburton Company - Duncan OK

International Classification:

E21B 43267

US Classification:

166280

Abstract:

Methods of completing poorly consolidated subterranean formations bounded by one or more consolidated formations to prevent sand production from the poorly consolidated formations are provided. The methods basically comprise the steps of drilling a well bore into the consolidated boundary formation adjacent to the poorly consolidated formation, creating a propped fracture communicating with the well bore in the consolidated boundary formation which extends into the poorly consolidated formation and producing fluids from the poorly consolidated formation into the well bore by way of the propped fracture.

US Patent:

62573357, Jul 10, 2001

Filed:

Mar 2, 2000

Appl. No.:

9/518159

Inventors:

Philip D. Nguyen - Duncan OK
Jimmie D. Weaver - Duncan OK
John L. Brumley - Duncan OK

Assignee:

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. - Duncan OK

International Classification:

E21B 33138
E21B 43267

US Classification:

166280

Abstract:

The present invention provides methods of stimulating fluid production from an unconsolidated formation penetrated by a wellbore while preventing the migration of formation sand with fluids produced from the formation. The methods basically comprise the steps of injecting a liquid composition into a portion of the formation surrounding the wellbore which converts into a gel-like substance and plugs the permeability of the injected portion of the formation, but allows the injected portion to remain flexible and resist breakdown due to pressure cycling therein, creating at least one fracture in the formation extending from the wellbore through the plugged portion of the formation into an unplugged portion thereof and depositing hardenable resin composition coated proppant in the fracture and causing the resin composition to harden and consolidate the proppant into a hard permeable mass.

US Patent:

58697500, Feb 9, 1999

Filed:

Oct 8, 1997

Appl. No.:

8/947410

Inventors:

David D. Onan - Duncan OK
Billy J. Bennett - Duncan OK
John L. Brumley - Duncan OK
Norman A. Sayers - Duncan OK

Assignee:

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. - Duncan OK

International Classification:

G01N 3300

US Classification:

73 6441

Abstract:

A method and system for testing a two-phase compressible composition, such as a foamed cementing composition, enables testing for mechanical properties while maintaining original pressurized gas volumes in the composition. A specimen of the composition can be prepared, transferred and tested without disrupting the dynamic status of the specimen. This allows for testing of the composition under conditions in which the composition will be placed in an oil or gas well. A related specimen test device is also disclosed. The method includes pressurizing the two-phase compressible composition in a first vessel to a pressure greater than atmospheric pressure; pressurizing a second vessel to the pressure; transferring at least a portion of the composition from the first vessel to the second vessel while maintaining at least substantially the pressure on the transferred portion of the composition; and testing the portion of the composition transferred to the second vessel, which testing is performed while maintaining at least substantially the pressure in the second vessel.

US Patent:

20180045683, Feb 15, 2018

Filed:

Aug 7, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/670353

Inventors:

- Oklahoma City OK, US
John Brumley - Norman OK, US
Evan Morgan - Edmond OK, US
Lance DeSpain - Oklahoma City OK, US

International Classification:

G01N 29/07
G01N 29/11
G01N 29/44
G01N 29/04
G01L 1/25

Abstract:

A system for and a method of measuring ultrasonic wave velocities in a subterranean core specimen is provided. Ultrasonic wave velocities are measured from the side surfaces (faces) of a polygonal-shaped core specimen having at least ten sides or faces. Stress is introduced to the core specimen by hydraulic rams associated with each set of opposing sides. As stress is applied, ultrasonic waves are introduced to at least one side of the set of opposing sides and the wave transmitted through the core specimen is measured. Subsequently, the wave velocity for the ultrasonic wave can be calculated based on the measurements taken. Also, elastic properties associated with the core specimen can be calculated.