Downhole sand control apparatus and method with tool position sensor

Systems and methods for monitoring a position of a service tool in a wellbore are provided. The service tool can have a sensor assembly coupled thereto and be positioned within the wellbore. The service tool can be moved within the wellbore. The distance travelled by the service tool in the wellbore can be measured with the sensor assembly. The position of the service tool in the wellbore can be determined by comparing the distance travelled to a stationary reference point.

DOWNHOLE SAND CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD WITH TOOL POSITION SENSOR

Systems and methods for monitoring a position of a service tool in a wellbore are provided. The service tool can have a sensor assembly coupled thereto and be positioned within the wellbore. The service tool can be moved within the wellbore. The distance travelled by the service tool in the wellbore can be measured with the sensor assembly. The position of the service tool in the wellbore can be determined by comparing the distance travelled to a stationary reference point. 1. A method for monitoring a position of a service tool in a wellbore , comprising:positioning the service tool having a sensor assembly coupled thereto within the wellbore;moving the service tool within the wellbore;measuring a distance travelled by the service tool in the wellbore with the sensor assembly;determining a position of the service tool in the wellbore by comparing the distance travelled to a stationary reference point; andtransmitting to a surface location via wireless signals at least one of the distance travelled by the service tool in the wellbore and the position of the service tool in the wellbore.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising moving the service tool in the wellbore in response to at least one of the transmitted distance travelled and the transmitted position of the service tool.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising moving the service tool in the wellbore in response to at least one of the transmitted distance travelled and the transmitted position of the service tool to align one or more crossover ports disposed through the service tool with one or more completion ports disposed through a completion assembly.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising flowing a treatment fluid through the one or more crossover ports and the one or more completion ports and into an annulus formed between the completion assembly and the wall of the wellbore and below a packer.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the treatment fluid is a gravel packing fluid.6. The method ...

Proppant Dispensing System

A proppant container facilitates the transportation of wet sand for use in a hydraulic fracturing operation. The proppant container is provided with a system for dislodging the wet sand for subsequent use. This may be done by use of a vibrator or an umbrella valve. In another aspect, the proppant container may be used in combination with a rack having a wash system that slurries the proppant for delivery to a blender tub without necessarily resorting to use of a conveyor belt. 1. In a sand distribution system for use in transporting sand and dispensing sand from at least one proppant container for use in a hydraulic fracturing operation , the improvement comprising;a vibrator assembly mounted to the system to facilitate dispensation of wet sand when the wet sand is in the container.2. The sand distribution system of claim 1 , wherein the improvement further comprises the container having a hopper claim 1 , the vibrator assembly contacting the hopper.3. The sand distribution system of claim 2 , wherein the hopper discharges through a gate.4. The sand distribution system of claim 1 , wherein the improvement further comprises a conveyor sled that supports the at least one proppant container claim 1 , the vibrator assembly being mounted on the conveyor sled such that vibrations from the vibrator assembly impact the proppant container to facilitate flow of wet sand.5. The sand distribution system of claim 4 , wherein the improvement further comprises a sand motive mechanism and means for mitigating vibration transmitted from the stand to the sand motive mechanism.6. The sand distribution system of claim 4 , wherein the improvement further comprises a sand motive mechanism that is rigidly affixed to the conveyor sled.7. The sand distribution system of claim 1 , wherein the improvement further comprises a conveyor sled claim 1 , the vibrator assembly being mounted to the conveyor sled.8. The sand distribution system of claim 7 , wherein the improvement further comprises ...

SLIDING SLEEVE SHUNT TUBE ISOLATION VALVE SYSTEM AND METHODOLOGY

A technique facilitates performance of a gravel packing operation and desired zonal isolation. An apparatus, e.g. a sliding sleeve shunt tube isolation valve, may be deployed downhole and configured to facilitate a gravel packing operation and zonal isolation. By way of example, the apparatus contains a conduit which in an open position allows the flow of gravel pack slurry and in a closed position creates a barrier. In the closed position, upper and lower portions of the conduit are isolated from one another. When the apparatus is coupled with a packer and sand screens, the apparatus serves to create complete zonal isolation in, for example, an open hole alternate path system. 1. A system for use in a well , comprising: an outer housing coupled with an apparatus tubing and having shunt tube passages;', 'a plurality of shunt tubes coupled to the outer housing in communication with the shunt tube passages;', 'an inner sleeve mounted within the outer housing for shifting movement between an open flow position allowing flow along the shunt tube passages and a closed flow position blocking flow through the shunt tube passages and isolating upper and lower zones, the internal sleeve being mechanically shiftable via a shifting tool., 'an apparatus having2. The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the shunt tube passages are able to channel slurry radially inward to a pocket formed in the inner sleeve and then radially outward through exit ports.3. The system as recited in claim 2 , wherein the pocket has sloped surfaces configured to provide a flow path which reduces erosion.4. The system as recited in claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of seals mounted about the inner sleeve so as to provide two independent pressure zones when the inner sleeve is in the open flow position and three independent pressure zones when the inner sleeve is in the closed flow position.5. The system as recited in claim 4 , wherein seals of the plurality of seals are oriented to seal ...

Proppant dispensing system with metering conveyor

A proppant container facilitates the transportation of wet sand for use in a hydraulic fracturing operation. A metering conveyor is positioned between a blender tub and a proppant motive mechanism, such as a conveyor or wash system that receives discharge direct from proppant containers of the type normally used to transport sand in support of a hydraulic fracturing operation. The metering conveyor is fitted with sensors and/or a knife-edge gate that may be used to facilitate flow control operations.

Proppant dispensing system with knife-edge gate

A proppant container facilitates the transportation of wet sand for use in a hydraulic fracturing operation. A metering conveyor is positioned between a blender tub and a proppant motive mechanism, such as a conveyor or wash system that receives discharge direct from proppant containers of the type normally used to transport sand in support of a hydraulic fracturing operation. The metering conveyor is fitted with equipment including a knife-edge gate that may be used to facilitate flow control operations.

Proppant dispensing system with intermediate surge hopper

A proppant container facilitates the transportation of wet sand for use in a hydraulic fracturing operation. A metering conveyor is positioned between a blender tub and a proppant motive mechanism, such as a conveyor or wash system that receives discharge direct from proppant containers of the type normally used to transport sand in support of a hydraulic fracturing operation. The metering conveyor is fitted with equipment including an intermediate surge hopper with a vibration system and a knife-edge gate that may be used to facilitate the operational movement of sand.

PROPPANT DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH VIBRATING CONTAINER

A proppant container facilitates the transportation of wet sand for use in a hydraulic fracturing operation. The proppant container is part of an overall system that is used to move sand for use as proppant, and is fitted with a vibration system that facilitates the discharge of sand from the container. 1. In a container for roadable transport and dispensing of sand for use in a hydraulic fracturing operation at a well site , the improvement comprising;wet sand residing in the proppant container anda vibrator assembly mounted to facilitate dispensation of wet sand from the roadable container.2. The sand distribution system of claim 1 , wherein the improvement further comprises a conveyor sled that supports the at least one proppant container claim 1 , the vibrator assembly being mounted on the conveyor sled such that vibrations from the vibrator assembly impact the proppant container to facilitate flow of wet sand.3. The sand distribution system of claim 1 , wherein the improvement further comprises a sand motive mechanism and means for mitigating vibration transmitted from the stand to the sand motive mechanism.4. The sand distribution system of claim 1 , wherein the improvement further comprises the container filled with wet sand.5. The sand distribution system of claim 1 , wherein the improvement further comprises a wash system arranged to facilitate the dispensation of sand from the container.6. The sand distribution system of claim 1 , wherein the improvement further comprises: a rack equipped with a wash system arranged to facilitate dispensation of sand from at least one of the proppant containers; and an automated flow controller constructed to obtain density and flowrate information claim 1 , and to form a slurry within design specifications to feed a blender tub for a hydraulic fracturing operation over a period of time.7. The sand distribution system of wherein the automated flow controller is programmed in a sequence loop that adjusts flowrate exiting ...

Systems and methods for utilizing an objective impairment injury score risk model

Various embodiments are directed to utilizing an objective impairment injury score risk model. A computing device may receive injury data from a user. The computing device may then perform a security action that protects against unauthorized sharing of the injury data by storing the injury data as a group of linked blocks in a distributed computing system. The computing device may then utilize a machine-learning model to generate a set of questions for the user. The questions may be utilized to determine weighting factors associated with the injury data. The computing device may then utilize the machine-learning model to determine an impairment injury score based on the weighting factors. The may include an objectively determined value associated with a degree of impairment resulting from an injury described in the injury data. Finally, the computing device may display an injury risk management report, based on the score, to the user.

Systems and methods for simulating mechanisms of injury utilizing an objective impairment injury score risk model

Various embodiments are directed to simulating mechanisms of injury utilizing an objective impairment injury score risk model. A computing device may receive injury data from a user. The computing device may perform a security action that protects against unauthorized sharing of the injury data by storing the injury data as a group of linked blocks in a distributed computing system. The computing device may utilize a machine-learning model to generate a set of questions for the user. The questions may be utilized to determine weighting factors associated with the injury data. The computing device may utilize the machine-learning model to determine an impairment injury score based on the weighting factors. The computing device may display an injury risk management report to the user. The computing device may display, based at least in part on the report, a simulation describing a mechanism of the injury described in the injury data.

Sliding sleeve shunt tube isolation valve system and methodology

A technique facilitates performance of a gravel packing operation and desired zonal isolation. An apparatus, e.g. a sliding sleeve shunt tube isolation valve, may be deployed downhole and configured to facilitate a gravel packing operation and zonal isolation. By way of example, the apparatus contains a conduit which in an open position allows the flow of gravel pack slurry and in a closed position creates a barrier. In the closed position, upper and lower portions of the conduit are isolated from one another. When the apparatus is coupled with a packer and sand screens, the apparatus serves to create complete zonal isolation in, for example, an open hole alternate path system.

Downhole sand control apparatus and method with tool position sensor

Systems and methods for monitoring a position of a service tool in a wellbore are provided. The service tool can have a sensor assembly coupled thereto and be positioned within the wellbore. The service tool can be moved within the wellbore. The distance travelled by the service tool in the wellbore can be measured with the sensor assembly. The position of the service tool in the wellbore can be determined by comparing the distance travelled to a stationary reference point.

Method of determining the extent of recovery of materials injected into oil wells

Disclosed is a method of determining the extent of recovery of materials injected into a oil well comprising the steps of : a) preparing a material to be injected into an oil well ; b) admixing therewith a chemical tracer compound at a predetermined concentration ; c) injecting the admixture into an oil well ; d) recovering from the oil well a production fluid ; e) analysing the production fluid for the concentration of the chemical tracer present in the production fluid ; and f) calculating the amount of admixture recovered from the oil well using the concentration of the chemical tracer present in the production fluid as a basis for the calculation. Fluorinated benzoic acids are disclosed as a preferred tracer.

Safe transport of shaped charges

A shaped charge is described herein, comprising a case; an energetic material disposed in the case; a metallic liner with a first surface disposed in contact with the energetic material and a second surface that is opposite from the first surface, and that defines a cavity; and an attenuator disposed in the cavity.

Downhole sand control apparatus and method with tool position sensor

Systems and methods for monitoring a position of a service tool in a wellbore are provided. The service tool can have a sensor assembly coupled thereto and be positioned within the wellbore. The service tool can be moved within the wellbore. The distance travelled by the service tool in the wellbore can be measured with the sensor assembly. The position of the service tool in the wellbore can be determined by comparing the distance travelled to a stationary reference point.

Downhole sand control apparatus and method with tool position sensor

Systems and methods for monitoring a position of a service tool in a wellbore are provided. The service tool can have a sensor assembly coupled thereto and be positioned within the wellbore. The service tool can be moved within the wellbore. The distance travelled by the service tool in the wellbore can be measured with the sensor assembly. The position of the service tool in the wellbore can be determined by comparing the distance travelled to a stationary reference point.

Safe transport of shaped charges

A shaped charge is described herein, comprising a case; an energetic material disposed in the case; a metallic liner with a first surface disposed in contact with the energetic material and a second surface that is opposite from the first surface, and that defines a cavity; and an attenuator disposed in the cavity.

Swellable elastomer sponge for sand management

An elastomer foam swellable in the presence of a wellbore fluid. The elastomer foam may include an elastomer, a plurality of smart fillers dispersed within the elastomer, at least one chemical foaming agent, and a curing activator. When exposed to the wellbore fluid, the elastomer foam may increase in volume by at least about 100% and a permeability of the elastomer foam increases from a range of about 1 Darcy to about 70 to a range of about 5 Darcy to about 100 Darcy.

Proppant dispensing system

A proppant container facilitates the transportation of wet sand for use in a hydraulic fracturing operation. The proppant container is provided with a system for dislodging the wet sand for subsequent use. This may be done by use of a vibrator or an umbrella valve. In another aspect, the proppant container may be used in combination with a rack having a wash system that slurries the proppant for delivery to a blender tub without necessarily resorting to use of a conveyor belt.

Safe transport of shaped charges

A shaped charge is described herein, comprising a case; an energetic material disposed in the case; a metallic liner with a first surface disposed in contact with the energetic material and a second surface that is opposite from the first surface, and that defines a cavity; and an attenuator disposed in the cavity.

Swellable elastomer sponge for sand management

Esponja de elastomero hinchable para el manejo de arena.

Una espuma de elastómero hinchable en presencia de un fluido del pozo. La espuma de elastómero puede incluir un elastómero, una pluralidad de rellenos inteligentes dispersos dentro del elastómero, al menos un agente espumante químico y un activador de curado. Cuando está expuesta al fluido de pozo, la espuma de elastómero puede aumentar su volumen en al menos aproximadamente 100 % y una permeabilidad de la espuma de elastómero aumenta desde un rango de aproximadamente 1 Darcy a aproximadamente 70 hasta un rango de aproximadamente 5 Darcy a aproximadamente 100 Darcy.

Swellable elastomer sponge for sand management

An elastomer foam swellable in the presence of a wellbore fluid. The elastomer foam may include an elastomer, a plurality of smart fillers dispersed within the elastomer, at least one chemical foaming agent, and a curing activator. When exposed to the wellbore fluid, the elastomer foam may increase in volume by at least about 100% and a permeability of the elastomer foam increases from a range of about 1 Darcy to about 70 to a range of about 5 Darcy to about 100 Darcy.