Richard Scott Buell

US Patent:

20160281456, Sep 29, 2016

Filed:

Mar 24, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/080194

Inventors:

- San Ramon CA, US
Richard Scot Buell - Bakersfield CA, US

International Classification:

E21B 33/12
E21B 41/00
E21B 43/24

Abstract:

Provided herein are embodiments of sealing assemblies for packers and wellbore assemblies for use in the injection of steam into a formation. Usage of one or more of these items may increase recovery of hydrocarbon from the formation.

US Patent:

20160281494, Sep 29, 2016

Filed:

Mar 24, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/079612

Inventors:

- San Ramon CA, US
Michael John Wells - Bakersfield CA, US
Richard Scot Buell - Bakersfield CA, US
Jackie C. Sims - Houston TX, US

International Classification:

E21B 47/06
G06F 17/11
G06F 17/50
E21B 43/24
E21B 47/00

Abstract:

Provided herein are systems, methods, and computer-readable medium for profiling steam injected into a formation. In one embodiment, the method includes receiving a dataset of temperature surveillance data, acoustic surveillance data, surface injection data, downhole pressure measurement device data, downhole temperature measurement device data, or any combination thereof. The method further include determining annular temperature profiles, tubing temperature profiles, behind liner temperature profiles, or any combination thereof from the dataset based on configuration of the fiber optic surveillance system in the well and design of the well. The method further includes using flow diagnostic results based on the dataset, the annular temperature profiles, the tubing temperature profiles, etc. to select which computational algorithm(s) can be used to determine a steam injection flow profile and associating each selected algorithm with a weight, executing each selected algorithm, and using results and the associated weight to determine the steam injection flow profile.