The disclosure relates to recombinant microorganisms configured to express an engineered fructose isomerase and to non-phosphorylatively transport sucrose, hydrolyze sucrose to glucose and fructose, and/or produce 2-keto-3-deoxygluconic acid (KDG) from glucose. The engineered fructose isomerase may be capable of isomerizing fructose and glucose at a mesophilic temperature. The recombinant microorganisms can be used in methods of isomerizing fructose and glucose, producing KDG from glucose, or non-phosphorylatively transporting sucrose, comprising culturing the recombinant microorganisms in a production medium comprising sucrose, fructose, and/or glucose. The culturing can be at mesophilic temperatures.
A process for converting a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide to a hydrocarbon composition comprising one or more optionally oxygenated hydrocarbons, the process comprising the following steps: (a) providing a first catalyst material comprising cobalt (e.g., in the form of oxide) disposed on a support; (b) contacting the first catalyst material with a first reducing agent at a first temperature (T1) and a first pressure (P1) to form a reduced catalyst material; (c) contacting the reduced catalyst material with carbon monoxide at a second pressure (P2) and a second temperature (T2) to provide a passivated catalyst material, wherein P2 is at least 5 bara, and T2 is at most 250° C.; (d) contacting the passivated catalyst material with a second reducing agent at a third temperature (T3) and a third pressure (P3) to form an activated catalyst material, P2 is greater than or equal to P3, and wherein T3 is at least 300° C.; and (e) contacting the activated catalyst material with a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide.
C07C 1/04 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon from oxides of carbon from carbon monoxide with hydrogen
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EVENT DETECTION AND CLASSIFICATION USING DISTRIBUTED ACOUSTIC SENSING (DAS) IN HYDROCARBON WELLS USING DEEP-LEARNING ALGORITHMS
A method of detecting an event within a wellbore includes obtaining a sample data set, forming an image using the fiber optic-based signal, using the image as an input to an anomaly detection model, detecting an anomaly within the image with the anomaly detection model, and outputting an indication of the anomaly. The sample data set is a sample of fiber optic-based signal originating within a wellbore, and the sample data set is representative of the fiber optic-based signal across a depth section of the wellbore over a time period.
E21B 47/107 - Locating fluid leaks, intrusions or movements using acoustic means
E21B 47/135 - Means for transmitting measuring-signals or control signals from the well to the surface, or from the surface to the well, e.g. for logging while drilling by electromagnetic energy, e.g. of radio frequency range using light waves, e.g. infrared or ultraviolet waves
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EVENT DETECTION AND CLASSIFICATION USING DISTRIBUTED ACOUSTIC SENSING (DAS) IN HYDROCARBON WELLS USING DEEP-LEARNING ALGORITHMS
A method of detecting an event within a wellbore includes obtaining a sample data set, forming an image using the fiber optic-based signal, using the image as an input to an anomaly detection model, detecting an anomaly within the image with the anomaly detection model, and outputting an indication of the anomaly. The sample data set is a sample of fiber optic-based signal originating within a wellbore, and the sample data set is representative of the fiber optic-based signal across a depth section of the wellbore over a time period.
G06V 10/764 - Arrangements for image or video recognition or understanding using pattern recognition or machine learning using classification, e.g. of video objects
G06V 10/774 - Generating sets of training patternsBootstrap methods, e.g. bagging or boosting
The present disclosure relates generally to compositions and processes for producing Fischer-Tropsch catalysts. In particular, the application concerns a process for preparing a catalyst material for use in a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis reactor, comprising providing a first catalyst material comprising cobalt disposed on a support; contacting the first catalyst material with carbon monoxide at a first temperature and a first pressure, thereby forming a passivated catalyst material comprising cobalt carbide.
A process for converting a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide to a hydrocarbon composition comprising one or more optionally oxygenated hydrocarbons, the process comprising the following steps: (a) providing a first catalyst material comprising cobalt (e.g., in the form of oxide) disposed on a support; (b) contacting the first catalyst material with carbon monoxide at a first pressure (P1) and a first temperature (T1) to provide a passivated catalyst material, wherein P1 is at least 5 bara, and T1 is at most 250° C.; (c) contacting the passivated catalyst material with a reducing agent at a second temperature (T2) and a second pressure (P2) to form an activated catalyst material, P1 is greater than or equal to P2, and wherein T2 is at least 300° C.; and (d) contacting the activated catalyst material with a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide.
C07C 1/04 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon from oxides of carbon from carbon monoxide with hydrogen
B01J 21/06 - Silicon, titanium, zirconium or hafniumOxides or hydroxides thereof
A process for converting a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide to a hydrocarbon composition comprising one or more optionally oxygenated hydrocarbons, the process comprising the following steps: (a) providing a first catalyst material comprising cobalt disposed on a support; (b) reducing the first catalyst material to form the first activated catalyst; (c) contacting the first activated catalyst with a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide at a first reaction temperature (TR1) of at least 180° C. and first reaction pressure (PR1) of at least 10 bara to produce hydrocarbons for a first reaction time period of at least 24 hours; (d) after the first reaction time period, contacting the first activated catalyst with a first hydrogen rich stream at a first temperature (T1) and a first pressure (P1) to form a first treated catalyst; (e) contacting the first treated catalyst with a carbon monoxide rich stream at a second pressure (P2) and a second temperature (T2) to provide a second treated catalyst, wherein P2 is at least 1 bara and at most 50 bara, and T2 is at most 300° C.; (f) contacting the second treated catalyst with a second hydrogen rich stream at a third temperature (T3) and a third pressure (P3) to form a second activated catalyst, wherein P3 is at least 10 bara and wherein T3 is less than 300° C.; and (g) contacting the second activated catalyst with a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide at a second reaction temperature (TR2) of at least 180° C. and second reaction pressure (PR2) of at least 10 bara to produce hydrocarbons.
A method includes receiving observed seismic data from a subsurface region captured by one or more seismic receivers as one or more reflected seismic signals, decomposing the observed seismic data into a plurality of separate seismic frequency bands, determining a set of FD coefficients by numerically solving the seismic wave equation using a velocity model of the subsurface region for each of the plurality of seismic frequency bands, determining forward propagated modeled seismic data using the set of FD coefficients, determining reverse-time propagated observed seismic data using the set of FD coefficients and the observed seismic data, determining a set of frequency band seismic attributes from the forward propagated modeled seismic data and the reverse-time propagated observed seismic data, and combining the set of frequency band seismic attributes to complete seismic attribute.
A process for converting a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide to a hydrocarbon composition comprising one or more optionally oxygenated hydrocarbons, the process comprising the following steps: (a) providing a first catalyst material comprising cobalt (e.g., in the form of oxide) disposed on a support; (b) contacting the first catalyst material with a first reducing agent at a first temperature (T1) and a first pressure (P1) to form a reduced catalyst material; (c) contacting the reduced catalyst material with carbon monoxide at a second pressure (P2) and a second temperature (T2) to provide a passivated catalyst material, wherein P2 is at least 1 bara and at most 50 bara, and T2 is at most 300° C.; (d) contacting the passivated catalyst material with a second reducing agent at a third temperature (T3) and a third pressure (P3) to form an activated catalyst material, wherein P3 is at least 10 bara, and wherein P3 is greater than or equal to P2, and wherein T3 is less than 300° C.; and (e) contacting the activated catalyst material with a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide.
C07C 1/04 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon from oxides of carbon from carbon monoxide with hydrogen
A method includes receiving observed seismic data from a subsurface region captured by one or more seismic receivers as one or more reflected seismic signals, decomposing the observed seismic data into a plurality of separate seismic frequency bands, determining a set of FD coefficients by numerically solving the seismic wave equation using a velocity model of the subsurface region for each of the plurality of seismic frequency bands, determining forward propagated modeled seismic data using the set of FD coefficients, determining reverse-time propagated observed seismic data using the set of FD coefficients and the observed seismic data, determining a set of frequency band seismic attributes from the forward propagated modeled seismic data and the reverse-time propagated observed seismic data, and combining the set of frequency band seismic attributes to complete seismic attribute.
Disclosed herein is a method of processing a wastewater stream, the process comprising providing a wastewater stream from an industrial process plant, the wastewater stream comprising water and oxygenated organic compounds; contacting a first portion of the oxygenated organic compounds in the wastewater stream with a deoxygenation catalyst; and deoxygenating at least some of the first portion of the oxygenated organic compounds in the wastewater stream at the deoxygenation catalyst to thereby lower the concentration of the oxygenated organic compounds in the wastewater stream Also disclosed is a use and system.
C02F 103/02 - Non-contaminated water, e.g. for industrial water supply
C02F 103/22 - Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated from the processing of animals, e.g. poultry, fish, or parts thereof
C02F 103/28 - Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated from the processing of plants or parts thereof from the paper or cellulose industry
C02F 103/36 - Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated from the chemical industry not provided for in groups from the manufacture of organic compounds
C02F 101/20 - Heavy metals or heavy metal compounds
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REVERSE WATER-GAS SHIFT REACTION METHOD WITH METALLOID PROMOTED SUPPORTED CATALYSTS; METALLOID PROMOTED SUPPORTED CO2 CONVERSION CATALYSTS
22 conversion catalyst comprising: a support that is a cerium oxide support, a titanium oxide support, an aluminum oxide support, a zirconium oxide support, a zinc oxide support, a silicon oxide support, or a mixed oxide support comprising a mixture of two or more of cerium oxide, titanium oxide, aluminum oxide, zirconium oxide, zinc oxide, and silicon oxide; at least one of copper, iron, platinum palladium, zinc, and manganese, present in an amount in the range of 0.05 to 15 wt% of the catalyst, based on the total weight of the catalyst; and at least one of tellurium, bismuth, tin, antimony, germanium, selenium, arsenic, boron, indium, and silicon present in an amount in the range of 0.05 to 15 wt% of the catalyst, based on the total weight of the catalyst.
C10K 3/02 - Modifying the chemical composition of combustible gases containing carbon monoxide to produce an improved fuel, e.g. one of different calorific value, which may be free from carbon monoxide by catalytic treatment
B01J 37/02 - Impregnation, coating or precipitation
B01J 37/18 - Reducing with gases containing free hydrogen
B01J 23/825 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group of the iron group metals or copper combined with metals, oxides or hydroxides provided for in groups with gallium, indium or thallium
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METHOD OF DETERMINING THE POSITION OF AN AUTONOMOUS UNDERWATER VEHICLE, AUTONOMOUS UNDERWATER VEHICLE, TRANSMITTER STATION, SYSTEM
BP EXPLORATION OPERATING COMPANY LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Hollings, Ben
Abstract
A method of determining the position of an autonomous underwater vehicle The method comprises: transmitting a plurality of acoustic signals from one or more transmitters, receiving the plurality of transmitted acoustic signals at an autonomous underwater vehicle; and determining, from the received acoustic signals, the position of the autonomous underwater vehicle; wherein the plurality of acoustic signals are offset from one another in frequency.
G01S 1/74 - Beacons or beacon systems transmitting signals having a characteristic or characteristics capable of being detected by non-directional receivers and defining directions, positions, or position lines fixed relatively to the beacon transmittersReceivers co-operating therewith using ultrasonic, sonic, or infrasonic waves Details
G01S 5/30 - Determining absolute distances from a plurality of spaced points of known location
G01V 1/38 - SeismologySeismic or acoustic prospecting or detecting specially adapted for water-covered areas
G01S 5/18 - Position-fixing by co-ordinating two or more direction or position-line determinationsPosition-fixing by co-ordinating two or more distance determinations using ultrasonic, sonic, or infrasonic waves
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METHOD, AUTONOMOUS UNDERWATER VEHICLE, BASE STATION
BP EXPLORATION OPERATING COMPANY LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Hollings, Ben
Abstract
A method performed by an autonomous underwater vehicle The method comprising: the autonomous underwater vehicle landing at a position on the seabed; collecting, via one or more sensors of the autonomous underwater vehicle, data relating to the position of the autonomous underwater vehicle; determining using the collected data, whether one or more landing quality criteria have been met, the landing criteria being indicative of a satisfactory position on the seabed; and when it is determined that one or more of the landing quality criteria has not been met, the controller causes the autonomous underwater vehicle to perform an action.
BP EXPLORATION OPERATING COMPANY LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Hollings, Ben
Nagy, Zoltan
Wale, Craig
Abstract
AUTONOMOUS UNDERWATER VEHICLE RECOVERY SYSTEM An autonomous underwater vehicle recovery system which is attachable at a first end to a surface vessel The recovery system including: a plurality of resiliently deformable gripping members, each gripping member being configured, when gripping a portion of an autonomous underwater vehicle, to have an asymmetrical restoring bias; and a conveying mechanism, configured to urge the autonomous underwater vehicle gripped by one or more of the plurality of gripping members towards the first end of the recovery system. [Figure 2] Figure 2
The present disclosure provides a method for processing a wastewater stream The method comprises providing a wastewater stream from an industrial process plant, the wastewater stream comprising organic compounds; sending the wastewater stream to an electrochemical cell; and oxidising at least some organic compounds in the wastewater stream at an anode of the electrochemical cell to thereby lower the concentration of the organic compounds in the wastewater stream. Also provided is a system for carrying out the method.
C02F 103/02 - Non-contaminated water, e.g. for industrial water supply
C02F 103/10 - Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated from quarries or from mining activities
C02F 103/36 - Nature of the water, waste water, sewage or sludge to be treated from the chemical industry not provided for in groups from the manufacture of organic compounds
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REVERSE WATER-GAS SHIFT REACTION METHOD WITH METALLOID PROMOTED SUPPORTED CATALYSTS; METALLOID PROMOTED SUPPORTED CO2 CONVERSION CATALYSTS
22 conversion catalyst comprising: a support that is a cerium oxide support, a titanium oxide support, an aluminum oxide support, a zirconium oxide support, a zinc oxide support, a silicon oxide support, or a mixed oxide support comprising a mixture of two or more of cerium oxide, titanium oxide, aluminum oxide, zirconium oxide, zinc oxide, and silicon oxide; at least one of cobalt, nickel, ruthenium, and rhodium, present in an amount in the range of 0.05 to 16 wt% of the catalyst, based on the total weight of the catalyst; and at least one of tellurium, bismuth, tin, antimony, germanium, selenium, arsenic, boron, indium, and silicon present in an amount in the range of 0.05 to 15 wt% of the catalyst, based on the total weight of the catalyst.
C10K 3/02 - Modifying the chemical composition of combustible gases containing carbon monoxide to produce an improved fuel, e.g. one of different calorific value, which may be free from carbon monoxide by catalytic treatment
B01J 23/62 - Platinum group metals with gallium, indium, thallium, germanium, tin or lead
B01J 23/835 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group of the iron group metals or copper combined with metals, oxides or hydroxides provided for in groups with germanium, tin or lead
B01J 37/02 - Impregnation, coating or precipitation
B01J 37/18 - Reducing with gases containing free hydrogen
B01J 23/825 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group of the iron group metals or copper combined with metals, oxides or hydroxides provided for in groups with gallium, indium or thallium
BP Exploration Operating Company Limited (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Hollings, Ben
Abstract
A method performed by an autonomous underwater vehicle. The method comprising: the autonomous underwater vehicle landing at a position on the seabed; collecting, via one or more sensors of the autonomous underwater vehicle, data relating to the position of the autonomous underwater vehicle; determining using the collected data, whether one or more landing quality criteria have been met, the landing criteria being indicative of a satisfactory position on the seabed; and when it is determined that one or more of the landing quality criteria has not been met, the controller causes the autonomous underwater vehicle to perform an action.
The present disclosure relates generally to integrated processes for the production, storage, and use of methanol. In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a process for producing a hydrocarbon composition, the process comprising for a first period of time, synthesizing methanol by hydrogenation of COx, and contacting at least a portion of the synthesized methanol with a methanol-to-hydrocarbon synthesis catalyst to form a hydrocarbon product stream; and for a second period of time, contacting a third feed stream comprising stored methanol to form a hydrocarbon product stream. A synthesized methanol fraction of the second feed stream is substantially greater than a synthesized methanol fraction of the third feed stream.
C07C 1/20 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon starting from organic compounds containing only oxygen atoms as hetero atoms
C07C 29/151 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by reduction of oxides of carbon exclusively with hydrogen or hydrogen-containing gases
BP EXPLORATION OPERATING COMPANY LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Wale, Craig
Smith, James
Mangano, Giorgio
Hollings, Ben
Nagy, Zoltan
Abstract
A recovery system for retrieval of submersible objects onto a vessel comprises a conveyor apparatus, the conveyor apparatus operable to transport received objects from a first end of the conveyor apparatus to a second end of the conveyor apparatus, wherein the first end of the conveyor apparatus is at least partially submersible in water around the vessel such that the conveyor apparatus can receive submersible objects when in a deployed configuration, and wherein the second end is adapted to be mounted to a midship position of the vessel such that submersible objects received by the conveyor apparatus can be transported to the midship position of the vessel. A vessel comprising the recovery system and a corresponding method are also provided.
Disclosed are recombinant microorganisms engineered to express heterologous polypeptides, including neryl diphosphate synthase and myrcene synthase or nerol synthase. Also disclosed are methods of producing β-myrcene or nerol by culturing recombinant microorganisms expressing the heterologous polypeptides.
C07K 14/415 - Peptides having more than 20 amino acidsGastrinsSomatostatinsMelanotropinsDerivatives thereof from plants
C12N 1/00 - Microorganisms, e.g. protozoaCompositions thereofProcesses of propagating, maintaining or preserving microorganisms or compositions thereofProcesses of preparing or isolating a composition containing a microorganismCulture media therefor
BP EXPLORATION OPERATING COMPANY LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Kirby, Neil
Mangano, Giorgio
Hollings, Ben
Abstract
A submersible vehicle having an elongate shape comprises, arranged along a length of the submersible vehicle, an external surface comprising: a front portion, a middle portion, and a rear portion, a first transitional portion between the front portion and the middle portion, and a second transitional portion between the middle portion and the rear portion; wherein, in a cross-sectional plane perpendicular to the length of the submersible vehicle: the front portion comprises a substantially circular cross-section, the middle portion comprises a substantially triangular cross-section formed of a base surface and, angled relative to the base surface, a first upper surface and a second upper surface, the surfaces joined by radiused vertices, and the rear portion comprises a substantially circular cross-section; the first transitional portion configured such that the substantially circular cross-section of the front portion gradually transitions, along the length of the submersible vehicle, to the substantially triangular cross section of the middle portion, and the second transitional portion configured such that the substantially triangular cross section of the middle portion gradually transitions, along the length of the submersible vehicle, to the substantially circular cross-section of the rear portion. A corresponding hull for a submersible vehicle, a fairing for a submersible vehicle, a kit of parts and a seismic survey system are also provided.
Disclosed are PPi-dependent KDG kinases and their use for producing KDG phosphate. Also disclosed are recombinant nucleic acids encoding the PPi-dependent KDG kinases and host cells comprising the nucleic acids. Recombinant microorganisms engineered to include a PPi-dependent kinase and to have reduced pyrophosphatase activity are also disclosed.
BP Exploration Operating Company Limited (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Kirby, Neil
Mangano, Giorgio
Hollings, Ben
Abstract
A submersible vehicle having an elongate shape comprises, arranged along a length of the submersible vehicle, an external surface comprising: a front portion, a middle portion, and a rear portion, a first transitional portion between the front portion and the middle portion, and a second transitional portion between the middle portion and the rear portion; wherein, in a cross-sectional plane perpendicular to the length of the submersible vehicle: the front portion comprises a substantially circular cross-section, the middle portion comprises a substantially triangular cross-section formed of a base surface and, angled relative to the base surface, a first upper surface and a second upper surface, the surfaces joined by radiused vertices, and the rear portion comprises a substantially circular cross-section; the first transitional portion configured such that the substantially circular cross-section of the front portion gradually transitions, along the length of the submersible vehicle, to the substantially triangular cross section of the middle portion, and the second transitional portion configured such that the substantially triangular cross section of the middle portion gradually transitions, along the length of the submersible vehicle, to the substantially circular cross-section of the rear portion. A corresponding hull for a submersible vehicle, a fairing for a submersible vehicle, a kit of parts and a seismic survey system are also provided.
The present disclosure relates generally to a process for preparing hydrocarbons and methanol. The process includes providing a FT feed stream comprising carbon dioxide and hydrogen; in a FT reaction zone, contacting the FT feed stream with a FT catalyst under conditions sufficient to form a first product stream comprising C5+ hydrocarbons, and carbon monoxide; providing a methanol synthesis feed stream comprising carbon monoxide and hydrogen, the methanol synthesis feed stream comprising at least a portion of the carbon monoxide from the first product stream; and in a methanol synthesis zone, contacting the methanol synthesis feed stream with a methanol synthesis catalyst under conditions sufficient to form a second product stream comprising methanol. The disclosure is especially concerned with implementing the above multi-stage process in a way which is adapted to the relatively low output of carbon monoxide in the first product stream, so as to require no (or minimal) use of a separate extraneous carbon monoxide source. [FIG 1]
C10G 2/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures of undefined composition from oxides of carbon
C10K 3/02 - Modifying the chemical composition of combustible gases containing carbon monoxide to produce an improved fuel, e.g. one of different calorific value, which may be free from carbon monoxide by catalytic treatment
C07C 1/04 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon from oxides of carbon from carbon monoxide with hydrogen
C07C 1/12 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon from oxides of carbon from carbon dioxide with hydrogen
C07C 29/151 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by reduction of oxides of carbon exclusively with hydrogen or hydrogen-containing gases
A computer-implemented method for determining modeled seismic data of a subsurface region includes receiving observed seismic data from the subsurface region captured by one or more seismic receivers as one or more reflected seismic signals; determining, based on a velocity model of the subsurface region and the observed seismic data, a traveltime function associated with the subsurface region; migrating, using the traveltime function and a Kirchhoff migration operator, the observed seismic data to produce a migrated seismic image; and performing reverse-time demigration on the migrated seismic image, using the velocity model and a solved full wave-equation, to produce modeled seismic data.
A computer-implemented method for determining modeled seismic data of a subsurface region includes receiving observed seismic data from the subsurface region captured by one or more seismic receivers as one or more reflected seismic signals; determining, based on a velocity model of the subsurface region and the observed seismic data, a traveltime function associated with the subsurface region; migrating, using the traveltime function and a Kirchhoff migration operator, the observed seismic data to produce a migrated seismic image; and performing reverse-time demigration on the migrated seismic image, using the velocity model and a solved full wave-equation, to produce modeled seismic data.
A method for curating a machine learning training library of calcareous nannofossil images for automated biostratigraphic analysis. The method includes receiving a plurality of images of various source materials from a target geologic time period. A subset of images is selected, comprising images from both a hydrocarbon-rich region and a hydrocarbon-poor region. A training library is generated based on this subset, enabling the development of machine learning models capable of accurate fossil identification and classification across diverse geological settings.
A technique for solving an optimization problem comprises obtaining, by a classical computing component, initial parameters to an optimization problem stored in memory of the classical computing component; creating, by the classical computing component, an objective function to the optimization problem based on the initial parameters; computing, by the classical computing component, based on the objective function and the initial parameters, encoded data to apply to a plurality of qubits in a quantum computing component; applying, by a quantum computing component, the encoded data to an initial state of the plurality of qubits to produce an updated state; providing, by the quantum computing component, raw measurements of the updated state to the classical computing component; and implementing, by the classical computing component, a post-selection procedure to the optimization problem using the initial parameters and the raw measurements to obtain an optimized solution to the optimization problem.
A technique for solving an optimization problem comprises obtaining, by a classical computing component, initial parameters to an optimization problem stored in memory of the classical computing component; creating, by the classical computing component, an objective function to the optimization problem based on the initial parameters; computing, by the classical computing component, based on the objective function and the initial parameters, encoded data to apply to a plurality of qubits in a quantum computing component; applying, by a quantum computing component, the encoded data to an initial state of the plurality of qubits to produce an updated state; providing, by the quantum computing component, raw measurements of the updated state to the classical computing component; and implementing, by the classical computing component, a post-selection procedure to the optimization problem using the initial parameters and the raw measurements to obtain an optimized solution to the optimization problem.
BP EXPLORATION OPERATING COMPANY LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Dunne, Ruairi
Abstract
A method for detecting a sand event in a well system includes receiving by a sand detection system one or more acoustic datastreams, wherein the one or more acoustic datastreams are provided by one or more corresponding acoustic sensors of the well system, subjecting by the sand detection system the one or more acoustic datastreams to a plurality of separate tests each providing an independent test score correlated with a probability of the one or more acoustic datastreams tested by a sand module of the sand detection system capturing the sand event, and combining by a scoring module of the sand detection system the one or more test scores to produce an overall sand score indicative of the probability of the one or more acoustic datastreams tested by the sand detection system capturing the sand event.
E21B 49/00 - Testing the nature of borehole wallsFormation testingMethods or apparatus for obtaining samples of soil or well fluids, specially adapted to earth drilling or wells
A method for curating a machine learning training library of calcareous nannofossil images for automated biostratigraphic analysis. The method includes receiving a plurality of images of various source materials from a target geologic time period. A subset of images is selected, comprising images from both a hydrocarbon-rich region and a hydrocarbon-poor region. A training library is generated based on this subset, enabling the development of machine learning models capable of accurate fossil identification and classification across diverse geological settings.
E21B 44/00 - Automatic control systems specially adapted for drilling operations, i.e. self-operating systems which function to carry out or modify a drilling operation without intervention of a human operator, e.g. computer-controlled drilling systemsSystems specially adapted for monitoring a plurality of drilling variables or conditions
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING SYNTHETIC SEISMIC ATTRIBUTES FROM WELL LOGS
A computer-implemented method for generating a synthetic seismic attribute includes receiving well log data obtained from a subsurface region, determining, based on the well log data, a plurality of traveltimes of different rock properties observed at irregular intervals of time, determining, based on the well log data and the plurality of traveltimes, a plurality of reflection coefficients at the irregular intervals of time, convolving the plurality of reflection coefficients with a source wavelet to generate a plurality of unique convolved source wavelets, and generating a synthetic seismic attribute associated with the subsurface region using the plurality of convolved source wavelets.
BP Exploration Operating Company Limited (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Dunne, Ruairi
Abstract
A method for detecting a sand event in a well system includes receiving by a sand detection system one or more acoustic datastreams, wherein the one or more acoustic datastreams are provided by one or more corresponding acoustic sensors of the well system, subjecting by the sand detection system the one or more acoustic datastreams to a plurality of separate tests each providing an independent test score correlated with a probability of the one or more acoustic datastreams tested by a sand module of the sand detection system capturing the sand event, and combining by a scoring module of the sand detection system the one or more test scores to produce an overall sand score indicative of the probability of the one or more acoustic datastreams tested by the sand detection system capturing the sand event.
A computer-implemented method for generating a synthetic seismic attribute includes receiving well log data obtained from a subsurface region, determining, based on the well log data, a plurality of traveltimes of different rock properties observed at irregular intervals of time, determining, based on the well log data and the plurality of traveltimes, a plurality of reflection coefficients at the irregular intervals of time, convolving the plurality of reflection coefficients with a source wavelet to generate a plurality of unique convolved source wavelets, and generating a synthetic seismic attribute associated with the subsurface region using the plurality of convolved source wavelets.
A system and method for predicting power output of a wind farm are disclosed. The method includes determining first and second parameter values of a power curve for a plurality of wind turbines. A second relationship is determined between the densities associated with the wind turbines and the values of the first parameter. A third relationship is determined between the densities associated with the wind turbines and the values of the second parameter. A value of the first parameter for a specified wind farm density is determined based on the second relationship. A value of the second parameter for the specified wind farm density is determined based on the third relationship. An indication of a power output for the specified wind farm density is generated by applying the determined values of the first and second parameters to the power curve.
BP EXPLORATION OPERATING COMPANY LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Wee, Joseph Ks
Nicolle, Andre De Garis
Goya, Alan Agurto
Abstract
A well system includes a surface electrical power source (160) located at a surface, a conveyance string (180) extending from the surface and into a wellbore (154) extending from the surface (152) and penetrating into a subsurface region (156), and an actively cooled downhole tool (190) coupled to the conveyance string. The actively cooled downhole tool includes a tool housing (192) coupled to the conveyance string and including a receptacle (194), an electronic device (196) received in the receptacle of the tool housing, an active cooling element (200) coupled to the tool housing and connected to the surface electrical power source through an electrical power conductor (184) to the conveyance string, whereby the active cooling element is configured to transfer heat from the electronic device to a heat sink in response to receiving power from the surface electrical power source.
A system and method for predicting power output of a wind farm are disclosed. The method includes determining first and second parameter values of a power curve for a plurality of wind turbines. A second relationship is determined between the densities associated with the wind turbines and the values of the first parameter. A third relationship is determined between the densities associated with the wind turbines and the values of the second parameter. A value of the first parameter for a specified wind farm density is determined based on the second relationship. A value of the second parameter for the specified wind farm density is determined based on the third relationship. An indication of a power output for the specified wind farm density is generated by applying the determined values of the first and second parameters to the power curve.
A method of generating liquid hydrocarbons is provided. The method includes processing a source of biomass in an autoclave or a pulper to form a wet feedstock. The method also includes drying the wet feedstock of solid biomass in a dryer to form a dry feedstock of solid biomass. The method further includes determining that the dry feedstock of solid biomass contains an oil content above a predetermined threshold value. The method additionally includes introducing, based on the determination that the oil content is above the predetermined threshold value, the dry feedstock of solid biomass into an extractor. The method also includes extracting, using the extractor, a portion of the oil content from the dry feedstock of solid biomass to form a hydroprocessed esters and fatty acids (HEFA) feedstock and a refined dry feedstock of solid biomass. The method also includes processing the HEFA feedstock into liquid hydrocarbons.
C10G 1/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oil shale, oil-sand, or non-melting solid carbonaceous or similar materials, e.g. wood, coal
C10G 1/02 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oil shale, oil-sand, or non-melting solid carbonaceous or similar materials, e.g. wood, coal by distillation
C10G 1/04 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oil shale, oil-sand, or non-melting solid carbonaceous or similar materials, e.g. wood, coal by extraction
C10G 2/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures of undefined composition from oxides of carbon
C10G 3/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures from oxygen-containing organic materials, e.g. fatty oils, fatty acids
C10J 3/00 - Production of gases containing carbon monoxide and hydrogen, e.g. synthesis gas or town gas, from solid carbonaceous materials by partial oxidation processes involving oxygen or steam
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ACTIVE COOLING METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR DOWNHOLE TOOLS
BP Exploration Operating Company Limited (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Wee, Joseph K.S.
Nicolle, Andre De Garis
Goya, Alan Agurto
Abstract
A well system includes a surface electrical power source located at a surface, a conveyance string extending from the surface and into a wellbore extending from the surface and penetrating into a subsurface region, and an actively cooled downhole tool coupled to the conveyance string. The actively cooled downhole tool includes a tool housing coupled to the conveyance string and including a receptacle, an electronic device received in the receptacle of the tool housing, an active cooling element coupled to the tool housing and connected to the surface electrical power source through an electrical power conductor to the conveyance string, whereby the active cooling element is configured to transfer heat from the electronic device to a heat sink in response to receiving power from the surface electrical power source.
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for optimizing fossil fuel production capacity are disclosed. In one aspect, a method includes the actions of accessing a first scenario of a fossil fuel production field. The actions further include receiving a first amount to adjust a first constraint and a second amount to adjust a second constraint. The actions further include determining first Lagrange multipliers of the second constraint. The actions further include determining a first gradient of the first constraint. The actions further include determining whether adjusting the first constraint from the first value according to the first amount or adjusting the second constraint from the second value according to the second amount has a larger impact on fossil fuel production. The actions further include generating a second scenario of the fossil fuel production field.
G06Q 10/06 - Resources, workflows, human or project managementEnterprise or organisation planningEnterprise or organisation modelling
G06Q 10/04 - Forecasting or optimisation specially adapted for administrative or management purposes, e.g. linear programming or "cutting stock problem"
G06F 17/11 - Complex mathematical operations for solving equations
G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric
Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for optimizing fossil fuel production capacity are disclosed. In one aspect, a method includes the actions of accessing a first scenario of a fossil fuel production field. The actions further include receiving a first amount to adjust a first constraint and a second amount to adjust a second constraint. The actions further include determining first Lagrange multipliers of the second constraint. The actions further include determining a first gradient of the first constraint. The actions further include determining whether adjusting the first constraint from the first value according to the first amount or adjusting the second constraint from the second value according to the second amount has a larger impact on fossil fuel production. The actions further include generating a second scenario of the fossil fuel production field.
G05B 13/04 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric involving the use of models or simulators
A choke valve includes an inlet, an outlet, and a cage downstream of the inlet and upstream of the outlet. The cage includes a plurality of ports, and each port of the cage includes a converging-diverging profile.
The present disclosure relates generally to processes for performing an integrated Fischer-Tropsch synthesis of hydrocarbons using methanol. In particular, the disclosure relates to a process comprising: providing a first feed stream comprising methanol; contacting the first feed stream with a methanol decomposition catalyst to form a first product stream comprising CO and H2; providing a second feed stream comprising H2 and at least a portion of the CO of the first product stream; contacting the second feed stream with a Fischer-Tropsch catalyst to provide a second product stream comprising C5+ hydrocarbons.
The present disclosure relates generally to processes for performing an integrated Fischer-Tropsch synthesis of hydro-carbons using methanol. In particular, the disclosure relates to a process comprising: providing a first feed stream comprising H2 and CO2; contacting the first feed stream with a hydrogenation catalyst for form a first product stream comprising methanol; providing a second feed stream comprising at least a portion of the methanol of the first product stream; contacting the second feed stream with a methanol decomposition catalyst to form a second product stream comprising CO and H2; providing a third feed stream comprising H2 and at least a portion of the CO of the second product stream; contacting the third feed stream with an iron-containing Fischer-Tropsch catalyst to provide a third product stream comprising C5+ hydrocarbons and CO2.
C10G 2/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures of undefined composition from oxides of carbon
C01B 3/22 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by decomposition of gaseous or liquid organic compounds
C07C 29/151 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by reduction of oxides of carbon exclusively with hydrogen or hydrogen-containing gases
The present disclosure relates generally to processes for producing syngas. In particular, the disclosure relates to a process comprising: providing a first feed stream comprising H2 and CO2; contacting the first feed stream with a hydrogenation catalyst for form a first product stream comprising methanol; providing a second feed stream comprising at least a portion of the methanol of the first product stream; contacting the second feed stream with a methanol decomposition catalyst to form a second product stream comprising syngas.
C01B 3/22 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by decomposition of gaseous or liquid organic compounds
C07C 29/151 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by reduction of oxides of carbon exclusively with hydrogen or hydrogen-containing gases
The present disclosure relates generally to processes for performing an integrated Fischer-Tropsch synthesis of hydrocarbons using methanol. In particular, the disclosure relates to a process comprising: providing a first feed stream comprising H2 and CO2; contacting the first feed stream with a hydrogenation catalyst for form a first product stream comprising methanol; providing a second feed stream comprising at least a portion of the methanol of the first product stream; contacting the second feed stream with a methanol decomposition catalyst to form a second product stream comprising CO and H2; providing a third feed stream comprising H2 and at least a portion of the CO of the second product stream; contacting the third feed stream with a Fischer-Tropsch catalyst to provide a third product stream comprising C5+ hydrocarbons.
C07C 1/04 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon from oxides of carbon from carbon monoxide with hydrogen
C01B 3/22 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by decomposition of gaseous or liquid organic compounds
C07C 29/151 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by reduction of oxides of carbon exclusively with hydrogen or hydrogen-containing gases
53.
METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ENHANCING SELECTED SUBSURFACE FEATURES FROM SEISMIC DATA
A method for enhancing one or more subsurface features represented in a seismic attribute of a subsurface region includes receiving an initial seismic attribute of the subsurface region that is based on seismic data captured by one or more seismic receivers and associated with the subsurface region, determining one or more wavenumbers from the initial seismic attribute, and generating an enhanced seismic attribute from the initial seismic attribute using the one or more wavenumbers. The method further includes generating an output image based on the one or more wavenumbers, the output image containing the one or more subsurface features, and performing an inverse Fourier transform on the enhanced seismic attribute to generate an output image in the spatial domain. In some embodiments, the method includes generating an output image containing the one or more subsurface features by applying a directional derivative to the initial seismic attribute.
There is provided a heatsink for an immersion cooling system, the heatsink comprising: a plurality of fins for exchanging heat with a dielectric fluid flowing therebetween The spacing between adjacent fins of the plurality of fins is at least 1 mm, and each of the plurality of fins comprises one or more surface disruption features for resetting the thermal boundary layer between the dielectric fluid and the fin downstream of the surface disruption feature.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
35 - Advertising and business services
Goods & Services
Downloadable computer software for use in connection with service stations and fuel service locations, namely software for administering incentive and loyalty reward programs to promote the sale of convenience-store goods and fuel; downloadable computer software enabling customers to place orders for convenience-store items, food and beverages from service station retail outlets and cafés; downloadable computer software for the redemption of coupons, discounts, vouchers and promotional offers issued by service stations and their associated retail stores; all of the above for use exclusively in connection with service stations, fuel retailing and convenience store operations associated therewith. Arranging and conducting incentive and loyalty reward programs to promote the sale of convenience store goods and fuel at service stations; retail store services provided at service stations featuring convenience store items and fuel, including the administration of customer incentive and bonus programs associated with such retail services; all of the above for use exclusively in connection with service stations, fuel retailing and convenience store operations associated therewith.
56.
RECOMBINANT MICROORGANISMS FOR ISOPRENE PRODUCTION
Disclosed are recombinant microorganisms engineered to express heterologous polypeptides. The recombinant microorganisms can be used to produce isoprene from 4-hydroxy-3-methylbut-2-enyl diphosphate (HMBPP) by enzymatic activity of the heterologous polypeptides.
The present disclosure related generally to a supported Fischer-Tropsch catalysts and Fischer-Tropsch synthesis processes for preparing non-oxygenated and oxygenated hydrocarbons using the same. The catalyst materials described herein include a support material; cobalt, present in an amount of 5 to 25 wt%, based on the total weight of the catalyst material; rhodium, present in an amount from 0.1 to 5 wt%, based on the total weight of the catalyst material; and optionally, manganese, present in an amount from 0.1 to 10 wt%; based on the total weight of the catalyst material.
B01J 21/06 - Silicon, titanium, zirconium or hafniumOxides or hydroxides thereof
B01J 23/89 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group of the iron group metals or copper combined with noble metals
B01J 37/02 - Impregnation, coating or precipitation
The present disclosure relates generally to a supported Fischer-Tropsch catalysts and Fischer-Tropsch synthesis processes for preparing hydrocarbons using the same. The catalyst materials described herein include a support material; cobalt, present in an amount in the range of 5 to 25 wt%, based on the total weight of the catalyst material; and gallium, present in an amount in the range of 0.1 to 10 wt%, based on the total weight of the catalyst material.
B01J 23/825 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group of the iron group metals or copper combined with metals, oxides or hydroxides provided for in groups with gallium, indium or thallium
C10G 2/00 - Production of liquid hydrocarbon mixtures of undefined composition from oxides of carbon
59.
COBALT-MOLYBDENUM-MANGANESE CATALYSTS FOR FISCHER-TROPSCH SYNTHESIS PROCESSES
The present disclosure related generally to a supported Fischer-Tropsch catalysts and Fischer-Tropsch processes for preparing non-oxygenated and oxygenated hydrocarbons using the same. The catalyst materials described herein include a support material; cobalt, present in an amount of 5 to 25 wt%, based on the total weight of the catalyst material; molybdenum, present in an amount from 0.5 to 10 wt%, based on the total weight of the catalyst material; and optionally, manganese, present in an amount from 0.1 to 10 wt%; based on the total weight of the catalyst material.
The present disclosure relates generally to a supported Fischer-Tropsch catalysts and Fischer-Tropsch synthesis processes for preparing hydrocarbons using the same. The catalyst materials described herein include a support material; cobalt, present in an amount in the range of 5 to 25 wt%, based on the total weight of the catalyst material; gallium, present in an amount in the range of 0.1 to 10 wt%, based on the total weight of the catalyst material; and ruthenium, present in an amount in the range of 0.01 to 2 wt%, based on the total weight of the catalyst material.
B01J 21/06 - Silicon, titanium, zirconium or hafniumOxides or hydroxides thereof
B01J 23/89 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group of the iron group metals or copper combined with noble metals
B01J 37/02 - Impregnation, coating or precipitation
The present disclosure relates generally to a supported Fischer-Tropsch catalysts and Fischer-Tropsch synthesis processes for preparing hydrocarbons using the same. The catalyst materials described herein include a support material; cobalt, present in an amount in the range of 5 to 25 wt%, based on the total weight of the catalyst material; gallium, present in an amount in the range of 0.1 to 10 wt%, based on the total weight of the catalyst material; and rhenium, present in an amount in the range of 0.01 to 2 wt%, based on the total weight of the catalyst material.
The present disclosure related generally to a supported Fischer-Tropsch catalysts and Fischer-Tropsch synthesis processes for preparing non-oxygenated and oxygenated hydrocarbons using the same. The catalyst materials described herein include a support material; cobalt, present in an amount of 5 to 25 wt%, based on the total weight of the catalyst material; gallium, present in an amount of 0.1 to 10 wt%, based on the total weight of the catalyst material; and rhodium, present in an amount from 0.1 to 5 wt%, based on the total weight of the catalyst material; and optionally manganese, present in an amount of 0.1 to 10wt%, based on the totally weight of the catalyst material.
B01J 21/06 - Silicon, titanium, zirconium or hafniumOxides or hydroxides thereof
B01J 23/89 - Catalysts comprising metals or metal oxides or hydroxides, not provided for in group of the iron group metals or copper combined with noble metals
B01J 37/02 - Impregnation, coating or precipitation
The present disclosure relates generally to a supported Fischer-Tropsch catalysts and Fischer-Tropsch synthesis processes for preparing hydrocarbons using the same. The catalyst materials described herein include a support material; cobalt, present in an amount in the range of 5 to 25 wt%, based on the total weight of the catalyst material; manganese, present in an amount in the range of 0.1 to 10 wt%, based on the total weight of the catalyst material; and gallium, present in an amount in the range of 0.1 to 10 wt%, based on the total weight of the catalyst material.
The present disclosure relates generally to reverse water-gas shift processes, integrated Fischer-Tropsch processes, and supported reverse water-gas shift catalysts for conducting these processes. The catalysts described herein include a support that is a cerium oxide support, a titanium oxide support, an aluminum oxide support, a zirconium oxide support, or a mixed oxide support comprising a mixture of two or more of cerium oxide, titanium oxide, aluminum oxide, and zirconium oxide; and manganese, present in an amount in the range of 0.5 to 20 wt % of the catalyst, based on the total weight of the catalyst.
The present disclosure relates generally to reverse water-gas shift processes, integrated Fischer-Tropsch processes, and supported reverse water-gas shift catalysts for conducting these processes. The catalysts described herein include a support that is a cerium oxide support, a titanium oxide support, an aluminum oxide support, a zirconium oxide support, or a mixed oxide support comprising a mixture of two or more of cerium oxide, titanium oxide, aluminum oxide, and zirconium oxide; nickel, present in an amount in the range of 0.05 to 10 wt % of the catalyst, based on the total weight of the catalyst; and manganese, present in an amount in the range of 0.5 to 20 wt % of the catalyst, based on the total weight of the catalyst.
C07C 1/04 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon from oxides of carbon from carbon monoxide with hydrogen
66.
Noise Attenuation Methods Applied During Simultaneous Source Deblending and Separation
A tangible, non-transitory, machine-readable media, includes instructions configured to cause a processor to determine a residual associated with input seismic data received from a seismic source. The residual is indicative of a difference between expected input seismic data and the input seismic data, and wherein the input seismic data is configured to be combed with an expanded window such that the expanded window comprises data generated by an earlier seismic source excitation and received before a time of a seismic source excitation that generated an input seismic trace corresponding to the input seismic data. The instructions are also configured to cause the processor to determine a deblended output based at least in part on the residual. In addition, the instructions are configured to cause a processor to update the deblended output based at least in part on a result from performing one or more recovery operations configured to recover coherent signals from non-coherent signals of the deblended output. The coherent signals comprise a matching parameter. Further, the instructions are configured to cause a processor to filter the deblended output to remove a portion of the deblended output that is before the time of the seismic source excitation or before a predicted earliest arrival time of a seismic wave travelling from the seismic source to a receiver, to generate an improved deblended output comprising less noise than the deblended output. Still further, the instructions configured to cause a processor to transmit the filtered deblended output for use in generating a seismic image. The seismic image represents hydrocarbons in a subsurface region of Earth or subsurface drilling hazards.
G01V 1/36 - Effecting static or dynamic corrections on records, e.g. correcting spreadCorrelating seismic signalsEliminating effects of unwanted energy
67.
METHANOL DECOMPOSITION USING PLATINUM ON SILICA CATALYSTS
22 and CO; wherein the methanol decomposition catalyst comprises platinum supported on silica. Also disclosed are a process for performing an integrated Fisher-Tropsch synthesis using the products of the methanol decomposition as a feed stream.
22 and CO, the methanol decomposition catalyst comprising manganese and at least one further metal, wherein the methanol decomposition catalyst does not comprise copper. Also disclosed are a process for performing an integrated Fisher-Tropsch synthesis using the products of the methanol decomposition as a feed stream.
22 and CO; wherein the methanol decomposition catalyst comprises platinum supported on a support, the support comprising titania or alumina. Also disclosed are a process for performing an integrated Fisher-Tropsch synthesis using the products of the methanol decomposition as a feed stream.
22 and CO; wherein the methanol decomposition catalyst comprises at least one metal supported on a support comprising ceria or a mixed oxide comprising a mixture of alumina and ceria, wherein the at least one metal is present in the range of 0.5 to 10% by weight of the methanol decomposition catalyst, based on the total weight of the methanol decomposition catalyst; and wherein the molar ratio of water to methanol in the first feed stream is between 0.05:99.95 and 40:60. Also disclosed are a process for performing an integrated Fisher-Tropsch synthesis using the products of the methanol decomposition as a feed stream.
22 and CO; wherein the methanol decomposition catalyst comprises platinum supported on a support, the support comprising ceria. Also disclosed are a process for performing an integrated Fisher-Tropsch synthesis using the products of the methanol decomposition as a feed stream.
2222 and CO. Also disclosed are a process for performing an integrated Fisher-Tropsch synthesis using the products of the methanol decomposition as a feed stream.
22 and CO, wherein the methanol decomposition catalyst comprises platinum or palladium supported on a support. Also disclosed are a process for performing an integrated Fisher-Tropsch synthesis using the products of the methanol decomposition as a feed stream.
The present disclosure relates generally to jet fuels. More particularly this disclosure relates to sustainable jet fuel. One aspect of the disclosure provides a sustainable aviation fuel comprising 50-92% vol% of a synthetic paraffinic kerosene (SPK) component having an aromatic content of less than 4 vol% as determined by ASTM D1319; and 8-50 vol% of a petroleum-derived aromatic-containing compound having at least 20 vol% aromatics as determined by ASTM D1319, wherein the sustainable aviation fuel has a 10% volume boiling point of no more than 205 °C as determined by test method IP 123; a final boiling point of no more than 300 °C as determined by test method IP 123; a viscosity at -40 °C of no more than 12 cSt as determined by ASTM D445; and an aromatic content in the range of 8-25 vol% as determined by ASTM D1319.
A computer-implemented method for predicting one or more parameters of calcinated coke produced by a coke production system includes acquiring data indicative of at least one of one or more feedstock properties, one or more coke heating properties, or one or more coke storage properties, inputting the acquired data into a coke predictive model, and providing by the coke predictive model one or more predicted coke parameters corresponding to a feedstock received by the coke production system and based on the acquired data.
A computer-implemented method for predicting one or more parameters of calcinated coke produced by a coke production system includes acquiring data indicative of at least one of one or more feedstock properties, one or more coke heating properties, or one or more coke storage properties, inputting the acquired data into a coke predictive model, and providing by the coke predictive model one or more predicted coke parameters corresponding to a feedstock received by the coke production system and based on the acquired data.
A method for predicting a future excursion in a hydrocarbon processing system includes obtaining a plurality of sensor datasets from a corresponding plurality of different sensor units of the hydrocarbon processing system, wherein a sensor dataset N of the plurality of sensor datasets corresponds to a sensor unit N of the plurality of different sensor units; applying each of the plurality of sensor datasets to a corresponding plurality of predictive models contained by an ensemble model, wherein the sensor dataset N corresponds to a predictive model N of the plurality of predictive models; providing by the plurality of predictive models a plurality of separate prediction outputs based on the plurality of sensor datasets; and providing by the ensemble model a final prediction output regarding an occurrence of the future excursion that is based on each of the plurality of separate prediction outputs of the predictive models.
E21B 47/12 - Means for transmitting measuring-signals or control signals from the well to the surface, or from the surface to the well, e.g. for logging while drilling
79.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FORECASTING FUTURE EXCURSIONS IN HYDROCARBON PROCESSING SYSTEMS USING SENSOR DATA
A method for predicting a future excursion in a hydrocarbon processing system includes obtaining a plurality of sensor datasets from a corresponding plurality of different sensor units of the hydrocarbon processing system, wherein a sensor dataset N of the plurality of sensor datasets corresponds to a sensor unit N of the plurality of different sensor units; applying each of the plurality of sensor datasets to a corresponding plurality of predictive models contained by an ensemble model, wherein the sensor dataset N corresponds to a predictive model N of the plurality of predictive models; providing by the plurality of predictive models a plurality of separate prediction outputs based on the plurality of sensor datasets; and providing by the ensemble model a final prediction output regarding an occurrence of the future excursion that is based on each of the plurality of separate prediction outputs of the predictive models.
E21B 43/00 - Methods or apparatus for obtaining oil, gas, water, soluble or meltable materials or a slurry of minerals from wells
E21B 44/00 - Automatic control systems specially adapted for drilling operations, i.e. self-operating systems which function to carry out or modify a drilling operation without intervention of a human operator, e.g. computer-controlled drilling systemsSystems specially adapted for monitoring a plurality of drilling variables or conditions
G05B 13/04 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric involving the use of models or simulators
Provided are compositions and methods for producing dihydrofurans by way of glycosyl hydrolases that can dehydrate 2-keto-3-deoxy-gluconate (KDG) to K4. Provided are also compositions and methods for further processing K4 to create HMFA (5-hydroxymethyl-2-furoic acid) and/or FDCA (2,5-furan dicarboxylic acid).
A generative system for producing one or more conformers of a selected molecule includes a processor, and a memory coupled to the processor, wherein machine-readable instructions are stored in the memory, and wherein the machine-readable instructions, when executed on the processor, configure the processor to receive by a generative model both a training dataset and an input dataset, and generate by the generative model one or more synthetic conformers of the selected molecule using the input dataset associated with the selected molecule.
A generative system for producing one or more conformers of a selected molecule includes a processor, and a memory coupled to the processor, wherein machine-readable instructions are stored in the memory, and wherein the machine-readable instructions, when executed on the processor, configure the processor to receive by a generative model both a training dataset and an input dataset, and generate by the generative model one or more synthetic conformers of the selected molecule using the input dataset associated with the selected molecule.
A method for stochastic seismic data inversion by enforcing the low frequency model includes generating at least one earth model based at least in part on input seismic data of a subsurface region and an input low frequency model of the subsurface region, generating synthetic seismic data based on the at least one earth model, iteratively updating, using the generated synthetic seismic data, a value of the at least one earth model to generate at least one updated earth model, and generating at least one final earth model from the updated earth model matching the input seismic data, wherein a low pass filtered version of the at least one final earth model matches the input low frequency model.
A method for stochastic seismic data inversion by enforcing the low frequency model includes generating at least one earth model based at least in part on input seismic data of a subsurface region and an input low frequency model of the subsurface region, generating synthetic seismic data based on the at least one earth model, iteratively updating, using the generated synthetic seismic data, a value of the at least one earth model to generate at least one updated earth model, and generating at least one final earth model from the updated earth model matching the input seismic data, wherein a low pass filtered version of the at least one final earth model matches the input low frequency model.
JOHNSON MATTHEY DAVY TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED (United Kingdom)
BP PLC (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Baker, Robert Miles
Tamsett, Colin
Turnbull, Matthew Barry
Abstract
A method for controlling a process comprising a steam system coupled to a reactor system, wherein the steam system comprises a steam vessel that feeds a stream of liquid water under pressure to the reactor system to cool the reactor system, thereby generating a steam stream, and receives the steam stream from the reactor system, the method comprising the steps of (i) obtaining a first total liquid level measurement in the steam vessel using an inferred level device, (ii) obtaining a second total liquid level measurement in the steam vessel using a direct level measurement device, (iii) calculating a difference between the first and second total liquid level measurements using a control system, and (iv) initiating an alarm using the control system when the difference between the first and second total liquid level measurements is ≥1% of the lower of the first and second total liquid level measurements.
C07C 1/04 - Preparation of hydrocarbons from one or more compounds, none of them being a hydrocarbon from oxides of carbon from carbon monoxide with hydrogen
B01J 8/00 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes
B01J 8/06 - Chemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes with stationary particles, e.g. in fixed beds in tube reactorsChemical or physical processes in general, conducted in the presence of fluids and solid particlesApparatus for such processes with stationary particles, e.g. in fixed beds the solid particles being arranged in tubes
2222222 of the second product stream; in a hydrogen reaction zone, reacting hydrogen of the third feed stream with one or more co-reactants to provide a third product stream comprising one or more products including reacted hydrogen atoms from hydrogen of the third feed stream.
C01B 3/04 - Production of hydrogen or of gaseous mixtures containing hydrogen by decomposition of inorganic compounds, e.g. ammonia
C07C 29/151 - Preparation of compounds having hydroxy or O-metal groups bound to a carbon atom not belonging to a six-membered aromatic ring by reduction of oxides of carbon exclusively with hydrogen or hydrogen-containing gases
A method for estimating uncertainty in seismic-derived depth prognoses of a subsurface region includes receiving an initial velocity model of a subsurface region based on seismic data associated with the subsurface region, performing a seismic de-migration on initial post-migration seismic data obtained from the initial velocity model to obtain pre-migration seismic data, and perturbing one or more of the components of the initial velocity model to produce a plurality of perturbed velocity models that are each different from the initial velocity model. The method further includes performing a seismic migration of the pre-migration seismic data using the perturbed velocity model to obtain perturbed post-migration seismic data for each of the plurality of perturbed velocity models, estimating a depth error from a depth prognosis obtained from a selected subset of the perturbed velocity models based on characteristics of the perturbed post-migration seismic data, and estimating a depth uncertainty from the estimated depth error.
A method for estimating uncertainty in seismic-derived depth prognoses of a subsurface region includes receiving an initial velocity model of a subsurface region based on seismic data associated with the subsurface region, performing a seismic de-migration on initial post-migration seismic data obtained from the initial velocity model to obtain pre-migration seismic data, and perturbing one or more of the components of the initial velocity model to produce a plurality of perturbed velocity models that are each different from the initial velocity model. The method further includes performing a seismic migration of the pre-migration seismic data using the perturbed velocity model to obtain perturbed post-migration seismic data for each of the plurality of perturbed velocity models, estimating a depth error from a depth prognosis obtained from a selected subset of the perturbed velocity models based on characteristics of the perturbed post-migration seismic data, and estimating a depth uncertainty from the estimated depth error.
E. coliE. coli, engineered to have improved flux and/or yield of the DXP pathway. Cells can be engineered to comprise nucleotide sequences comprising dxs polypeptides (EC 2.2.1.7); dxr polypeptides (EC 1.1.1.267); ispD polypeptides (EC 2.7.7.60); ispE polypeptides (EC 2.7.1.148); ispF polypeptides (EC 4.6.1.12); ispG polypeptides (EC 1.17.7.1 or EC 1.17.7.3); ispH polypeptides (EC 1.17.7.4); and idi polypeptides (EC 5.3.3.2). Cells can be further engineered to express redox polypeptides, e.g., ferredoxins, flavodoxins, and/or flavodoxin/ferredoxin--NADP reductases (EC 1.19.1.1 or EC 1.18.1.2), e.g., to increase the activity of the ispG and/or ispH polypeptides. Some or all of the nucleotide sequences can be heterologous to the cells. The recombinant microorganisms can be used in methods of isoprenoid production.
C12P 23/00 - Preparation of compounds containing a cyclohexene ring having an unsaturated side chain containing at least ten carbon atoms bound by conjugated double bonds, e.g. carotenes
95.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR STORING AN ENERGY- STORAGE FLUID WITHIN A SUBTERRANEAN FORMATION HAVING SUPPRESSED MICROBIAL ACTIVITY
BP EXPLORATION OPERATING COMPANY LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Huang, Shanshan
Krawiec, Piotr
Abstract
A method for storing an energy-storage fluid within a subterranean formation having suppressed microbial activity includes injecting a high-salinity aqueous solution into the subterranean formation via at least one injection wellbore extending from a terranean surface and penetrating the subterranean formation, such that at least a portion of the high-salinity aqueous solution is held within the subterranean formation. The high-salinity aqueous solution includes water and an inorganic salt, and is configured to suppress microbial activity in the subterranean formation. The method also includes injecting the energy-storage fluid into the subterranean formation via the at least one injection wellbore to store at least a portion of the energy-storage fluid within the subterranean formation.
BP EXPLORATION OPERATING COMPANY LIMITED (United Kingdom)
Inventor
Huang, Shanshan
Krawiec, Piotr
Abstract
A method for storing an energy-storage fluid within a subterranean formation having suppressed microbial activity includes injecting a high-salinity aqueous solution into the subterranean formation via at least one injection wellbore extending from a terranean surface and penetrating the subterranean formation, such that at least a portion of the high-salinity aqueous solution is held within the subterranean formation. The high-salinity aqueous solution includes water and an inorganic salt, and is configured to suppress microbial activity in the subterranean formation. The method also includes injecting the energy-storage fluid into the subterranean formation via the at least one injection wellbore to store at least a portion of the energy-storage fluid within the subterranean formation.
5+5+5+ hydrocarbons. The disclosure is especially concerned with implementing the above multi-stage process in a way which is adapted to the relatively low output of carbon monoxide in the first FT product stream, so as to require no (or minimal) use of a separate extraneous carbon monoxide source.
The present disclosure relates generally to a process for preparing hydrocarbons. The process includes providing an iron FT feed stream comprising carbon dioxide and hydrogen; in an iron FT reaction zone, contacting the iron FT feed stream with an iron-based FT catalyst under conditions sufficient to form an iron FT product stream comprising C5+ hydrocarbons and carbon monoxide; providing a downstream cobalt FT feed stream comprising carbon monoxide and hydrogen, the downstream cobalt FT feed stream comprising at least a portion of the carbon monoxide of the iron FT product stream; and in a downstream cobalt FT reaction zone, contacting the downstream cobalt FT feed stream with a downstream cobalt-based FT catalyst under conditions sufficient to form a downstream cobalt FT product stream comprising C5+ hydrocarbons.
