Methods determine a state of a well and comprise: receiving a set of well operations data comprising at least some measured well operations data; determining the occurrence of a well operations event based on the received data; evaluating one or more possible state transitions from a current well operations state to one or more possible new well operations states, the current state and the possible new states selected from a configurable plurality of well operations states, wherein evaluating the one or more possible state transitions is based on the current state, the determined event and the received data and wherein evaluating the one or more possible state transitions comprises determining a confidence level associated with each of the possible new states; and determining one of the possible new states to be a new predicted well operations state according to whichever possible new state has a highest confidence level.
A method for determining an end-of-stage (EoS) state indication of a fracking operation occurring at a fracking site comprises: receiving an end-of-stage (EoS) detection model; receiving wellsite activity data; determining a positive activity data health indication in relation to the wellsite activity data using the EoS detection model; determining an idle activity indication from the wellsite activity data using the EoS detection model; receiving wellsite stage data; determining a positive stage data health indication in relation to the wellsite stage data based on the EoS detection model; and determining a positive EoS state indication from the wellsite stage data using the EoS detection model.
A method for determining an end-of-stage (EoS) state indication of a fracking operation occurring at a fracking site comprises: receiving an end-of-stage (EoS) detection model; receiving wellsite activity data; determining a positive activity data health indication in relation to the wellsite activity data using the EoS detection model; determining an idle activity indication from the wellsite activity data using the EoS detection model; receiving wellsite stage data; determining a positive stage data health indication in relation to the wellsite stage data based on the EoS detection model; and determining a positive EoS state indication from the wellsite stage data using the EoS detection model.
Methods determine a state of a well and comprise: receiving a set of well operations data comprising at least some measured well operations data; determining the occurrence of a well operations event based on the received data; evaluating one or more possible state transitions from a current well operations state to one or more possible new well operations states, the current state and the possible new states selected from a configurable plurality of well operations states, wherein evaluating the one or more possible state transitions is based on the current state, the determined event and the received data and wherein evaluating the one or more possible state transitions comprises determining a confidence level associated with each of the possible new states; and determining one of the possible new states to be a new predicted well operations state according to whichever possible new state has a highest confidence level.
A system detects an acoustic-wave-producing downhole event associated with a pipe at an uphole location in the presence of surface noise. The system comprises: a first plurality of acoustic sensors located a first axial position along the pipe and oriented symmetrically about the pipe axis; and a second plurality of acoustic sensors located a second axial position along the pipe and oriented symmetrically about the pipe axis, the second axial position spaced apart from the first axial position. A processor is connected to receive the signals from the first and second pluralities of sensors and configured to process the sensor signals to thereby produce an output signal. The processor is configured to adjust the digital processing, based on the sensor signals, to minimize a contribution of the surface noise to the output signal.
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AUTOMATED DETECTION OF PLUG AND PERFORATE COMPLETIONS, WELLHEADS AND WELLSITE OPERATION STATUS
Methods determine a state of a well and comprise: receiving a set of well operations data comprising at least some measured well operations data; determining the occurrence of a well operations event based on the received data; evaluating one or more possible state transitions from a current well operations state to one or more possible new well operations states, the current state and the possible new states selected from a configurable plurality of well operations states, wherein evaluating the one or more possible state transitions is based on the current state, the determined event and the received data and wherein evaluating the one or more possible state transitions comprises determining a confidence level associated with each of the possible new states; and determining one of the possible new states to be a new predicted well operations state according to whichever possible new state has a highest confidence level.
Methods determine a state of a well and comprise: receiving a set of well operations data comprising at least some measured well operations data; determining the occurrence of a well operations event based on the received data; evaluating one or more possible state transitions from a current well operations state to one or more possible new well operations states, the current state and the possible new states selected from a configurable plurality of well operations states, wherein evaluating the one or more possible state transitions is based on the current state, the determined event and the received data and wherein evaluating the one or more possible state transitions comprises determining a confidence level associated with each of the possible new states; and determining one of the possible new states to be a new predicted well operations state according to whichever possible new state has a highest confidence level.
Methods determine a state of a well and comprise: receiving a set of well operations data comprising at least some measured well operations data; determining the occurrence of a well operations event based on the received data; evaluating one or more possible state transitions from a current well operations state to one or more possible new well operations states, the current state and the possible new states selected from a configurable plurality of well operations states, wherein evaluating the one or more possible state transitions is based on the current state, the determined event and the received data and wherein evaluating the one or more possible state transitions comprises determining a confidence level associated with each of the possible new states; and determining one of the possible new states to be a new predicted well operations state according to whichever possible new state has a highest confidence level.
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Technical data analysis services for optimization during the fracturing of oil and gas wells; providing technical data analytics in relation to data gathered from the interactive process while fracturing oil and gas wells
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Hardware and software systems designed as an interface between all services on a frac location that allows the remote monitoring and autonomous control of a fracing operation, comprised of computers, sensors (, namely, pressure, position, level, flow, temperature, timing, rate and volume sensors), specialized sensor interface software and electronic control systems, all used in comprehensive remote fracing operations; computer software for the collection, aggregation, analysis and coordination of the fracing operation from third-party sensors, as well as hardware and software systems of all frac related equipment, to enable users to monitor and control comprehensive remote fracing operations via a single platform; computer software designed to collect sensor impulses, monitor and control automated frac equipment and provide users with information required to run real-time autonomous remote operations; computer software for the remote operation and control of automated equipment and systems used in connection with fracing operations Technical support services for the remote monitoring and control of hardware and software used in comprehensive remote fracing operations; developing and providing an on-line non-downloadable dashboard for providing data, analysis, and metrics required for monitoring and controlling automated equipment on a frac location; Software as a Service services for use with a platform for providing real-time data, analysis, and metrics required for monitoring and controlling automated equipment on a frac location; Platform as a Service services for the remote monitoring and autonomous control of a fracing operation, comprised of computers, sensors (, namely, pressure, position, level, flow, temperature, timing, rate and volume sensors), specialized sensor interface software and electronic control systems, all used in comprehensive remote fracing operations; Platform as a Service services for the collection, aggregation, analysis and coordination of the fracing operation from third-party sensors, as well as hardware and software systems of all frac related equipment, to enable users to monitor and control comprehensive remote fracing operations via a single platform; Platform as a Service services for collecting sensor impulses, to monitor and control automated frac equipment and provide users with information required to run real-time autonomous remote operations; Platform as a Service services for the remote operation and control of automated equipment and systems used in connection with fracing operations
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Hardware and software systems designed as an interface between all services on a frac location that allows the remote monitoring and autonomous control of a fracing operation, comprised of computers, sensors (namely, pressure, position, level, flow, temperature, timing, rate and volume sensors), specialized sensor interface software and electronic control systems, all used in comprehensive remote fracing operations; computer software for the collection, aggregation, analysis and coordination of the fracing operation from third-party sensors, as well as hardware and software systems of all frac related equipment, to enable users to monitor and control comprehensive remote fracing operations via a single platform; computer software designed to collect sensor impulses, monitor and control automated frac equipment and provide users with information required to run real-time autonomous remote operations; computer software for the remote operation and control of automated equipment and systems used in connection with fracing operations Technical support services for the remote monitoring and control of hardware and software used in comprehensive remote fracing operations; developing and providing an on-line non-downloadable dashboard for providing data, analysis, and metrics required for monitoring and controlling automated equipment on a frac location; Software as a Service services for use with a platform for providing real-time data, analysis, and metrics required for monitoring and controlling automated equipment on a frac location; Platform as a Service services for the remote monitoring and autonomous control of a fracing operation, comprised of computers, sensors (namely, pressure, position, level, flow, temperature, timing, rate and volume sensors), specialized sensor interface software and electronic control systems, all used in comprehensive remote fracing operations; Platform as a Service services for the collection, aggregation, analysis and coordination of the fracing operation from third-party sensors, as well as hardware and software systems of all frac related equipment, to enable users to monitor and control comprehensive remote fracing operations via a single platform; Platform as a Service services for collecting sensor impulses, to monitor and control automated frac equipment and provide users with information required to run real-time autonomous remote operations; Platform as a Service services for the remote operation and control of automated equipment and systems used in connection with fracing operations
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(1) Hardware and software systems designed as an interface between all services on a frac location that allows the remote monitoring and autonomous control of a fracing operation, comprised of computers, sensors, namely, pressure sensors, position sensors, liquid level sensors, flowmeters, temperature sensors, timing sensors and volume sensors, specialized sensor interface software and electronic control systems, all used in comprehensive remote fracing operations; computer software for the collection, aggregation, analysis and coordination of the fracing operation from third-party sensors, as well as hardware and software systems of all frac related equipment, to enable users to monitor and control comprehensive remote fracing operations via a single platform; computer software designed to collect sensor impulses, monitor and control automated frac equipment and provide users with information required to run real-time autonomous remote operations; computer software for the remote operation and control of automated equipment and systems used in connection with fracing operations. (1) Technical support services for the remote monitoring and control of hardware and software used in comprehensive remote fracing operations; developing and providing an on-line non-downloadable dashboard for providing data, analysis, and metrics required for monitoring and controlling automated equipment on a frac location; Software as a Service services for use with a platform for providing real-time data, analysis, and metrics required for monitoring and controlling automated equipment on a frac location; Platform as a Service services for the remote monitoring and autonomous control of a fracing operation, comprised of computers, sensors, namely, pressure sensors, position sensors, liquid level sensors, flowmeters, temperature sensors, timing sensors and volume sensors, specialized sensor interface software and electronic control systems, all used in comprehensive remote fracing operations; Platform as a Service services for the collection, aggregation, analysis and coordination of the fracing operation from third-party sensors, as well as hardware and software systems of all frac related equipment, to enable users to monitor and control comprehensive remote fracing operations via a single platform; Platform as a Service services for collecting sensor impulses, to monitor and control automated frac equipment and provide users with information required to run real-time autonomous remote operations; Platform as a Service services for the remote operation and control of automated equipment and systems used in connection with fracing operations.
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(1) Hardware and software systems designed as an interface between all services on a frac location that allows the remote monitoring and autonomous control of a fracing operation, comprised of computers, sensors, namely, pressure sensors, position sensors, liquid level sensors, flowmeters, temperature sensors, timing sensors and volume sensors, specialized sensor interface software and electronic control systems, all used in comprehensive remote fracing operations; computer software for the collection, aggregation, analysis and coordination of the fracing operation from third-party sensors, as well as hardware and software systems of all frac related equipment, to enable users to monitor and control comprehensive remote fracing operations via a single platform; computer software designed to collect sensor impulses, monitor and control automated frac equipment and provide users with information required to run real-time autonomous remote operations; computer software for the remote operation and control of automated equipment and systems used in connection with fracing operations. (1) Technical support services for the remote monitoring and control of hardware and software used in comprehensive remote fracing operations; developing and providing an on-line non-downloadable dashboard for providing data, analysis, and metrics required for monitoring and controlling automated equipment on a frac location; Software as a Service services for use with a platform for providing real-time data, analysis, and metrics required for monitoring and controlling automated equipment on a frac location; Platform as a Service services for the remote monitoring and autonomous control of a fracing operation, comprised of computers, sensors, namely, pressure sensors, position sensors, liquid level sensors, flowmeters, temperature sensors, timing sensors and volume sensors, specialized sensor interface software and electronic control systems, all used in comprehensive remote fracing operations; Platform as a Service services for the collection, aggregation, analysis and coordination of the fracing operation from third-party sensors, as well as hardware and software systems of all frac related equipment, to enable users to monitor and control comprehensive remote fracing operations via a single platform; Platform as a Service services for collecting sensor impulses, to monitor and control automated frac equipment and provide users with information required to run real-time autonomous remote operations; Platform as a Service services for the remote operation and control of automated equipment and systems used in connection with fracing operations.
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(1) Analysis services for optimization during the fracturing of oil and gas wells; providing analytics in relation to data gathered from the interactive process while fracturing oil and gas wells
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Adaptive noise reduction for event monitoring during hydraulic fracturing operations
A system detects an acoustic-wave-producing downhole event associated with a pipe at an uphole location in the presence of surface noise. The system comprises: a first plurality of acoustic sensors located a first axial position along the pipe and oriented symmetrically about the pipe axis; and a second plurality of acoustic sensors located a second axial position along the pipe and oriented symmetrically about the pipe axis, the second axial position spaced apart from the first axial position. A processor is connected to receive the signals from the first and second pluralities of sensors and configured to process the sensor signals to thereby produce an output signal. The processor is configured to adjust the digital processing, based on the sensor signals, to minimize a contribution of the surface noise to the output signal.
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Methods and apparatus for operatively mounting actuators to pipe
An apparatus for mounting one or more transducers to a drill pipe. The apparatus comprises a sub-pipe having a bore and a transducer-holding assembly, wherein the transducer-holding assembly is insertable into the bore of the sub-pipe from an axial end of the sub-pipe. The apparatus further comprising a tension collar connected to the bore-defining surface of the sub-pipe and bearing upon the transducer-holder.
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Computer services, namely, providing an interactive website featuring temporary use of non-downloadable optimization software providing real-time analytics and analysis in relation to well stimulation; software as a service (SAAS) featuring an interactive website-based computer software platform for providing real-time analytics and analysis in relation to well stimulation
A system detects an acoustic-wave-producing downhole event associated with a pipe at an uphole location in the presence of surface noise. The system comprises: a first plurality of acoustic sensors located a first axial position along the pipe and oriented symmetrically about the pipe axis; and a second plurality of acoustic sensors located a second axial position along the pipe and oriented symmetrically about the pipe axis, the second axial position spaced apart from the first axial position. A processor is connected to receive the signals from the first and second pluralities of sensors and configured to process the sensor signals to thereby produce an output signal. The processor is configured to adjust the digital processing, based on the sensor signals, to minimize a contribution of the surface noise to the output signal.
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ADAPTIVE NOISE REDUCTION FOR EVENT MONITORING DURING HYDRAULIC FRACTURING OPERATIONS
Downhole events in drilling pipes may produce acoustic-waves. Such events are detected at uphole locations. A first plurality of sensors are located at a first axial position along the pipe and oriented symmetrically about the pipe axis at the first axial position. A second plurality of sensors is similarly symmetrically located at a second axial position along the pipe. A processor receives signals from the first and second pluralities of sensors and digitally processes the signals to thereby produce an output signal. The processor adjusts the digital processing, based on the received signals, to minimize a contribution of acoustic-wave-producing uphole activity to the output signal, thereby permitting a contribution of the acoustic-wave-producing downhole event to be discernable from within the output signal.
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Electric and wireless communication systems designed for the oil and gas industry comprised of electronic sensors, sonic sensors, pressure sensors, customized sensor interface hardware, computers, and computer software designed to collect sensor impulses and provide users with information required to compose a digital twin of their completions location with which to run real time remote operations and completions analytics
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Electric and wireless communication systems designed for the oil and gas industry comprised of electronic sensors, sonic sensors, pressure sensors, customized sensor interface hardware, computers, and computer software designed to collect sensor impulses and provide users with information required to compose a digital twin of their completions location with which to run real time remote operations and completions analytics
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(1) Electric and wireless communication systems designed for oil and gas completions applications and comprised of multitude of sensors and sensor types namely sonic and pressure, customized sensor interface hardware, computers, and computer software designed to collect sensor impulses and provide users with information required to compose a digital twin of their completions location with which to run real time remote operations and completions analytics.
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(1) Electric and wireless communication systems designed for oil and gas completions applications and comprised of multitude of sensors and sensor types namely sonic and pressure, customized sensor interface hardware, computers, and computer software designed to collect sensor impulses and provide users with information required to compose a digital twin of their completions location with which to run real time remote operations and completions analytics.
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METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR FORWARD ERROR CORRECTION FOR MEASUREMENT WHILE DRILLING (MWD) COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
A communication method is provided for a communication system comprising a transmitter and a receiver. The method involves communicating data from the transmitter to the receiver over a banded communication channel. The method comprises: applying a forward error correction, FEC, code to data to be transmitted to obtain FEC-encoded data; assigning the FEC-encoded data into a plurality of sub-channels; modulating the data from each of the plurality of sub- channels into a corresponding one of a plurality of sub-bands, the plurality of sub-bands having spaced apart center frequencies; and concurrently transmitting the data from the plurality of sub- bands onto a banded communication channel, the banded communication channel comprising one or more pass-bands and one or more stop-bands.
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A method for transmitting data in a frequency selective communication channel in provided. The method comprises: parsing data to be transmitted into a plurality of data fields; assigning the data from each data field into a corresponding one of a plurality of sub-channels; modulating the data from each of the plurality of sub-channels into a corresponding one of a plurality of sub-bands, the plurality of sub-bands having spaced apart center frequencies; and concurrently transmitting the data from the plurality of sub-bands onto the channel.
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A communication method is provided for a communication system comprising a transmitter and a receiver. The method involves communicating data from the transmitter to the receiver over a banded communication channel. The method comprises: applying a forward error correction, FEC, code to data to be transmitted to obtain FEC-encoded data; assigning the FEC-encoded data into a plurality of sub-channels; modulating the data from each of the plurality of sub- channels into a corresponding one of a plurality of sub-bands, the plurality of sub-bands having spaced apart center frequencies; and concurrently transmitting the data from the plurality of sub- bands onto a banded communication channel, the banded communication channel comprising one or more pass-bands and one or more stop-bands.
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A method for transmitting data in a frequency selective communication channel in provided. The method comprises: parsing data to be transmitted into a plurality of data fields; assigning the data from each data field into a corresponding one of a plurality of sub-channels; modulating the data from each of the plurality of sub-channels into a corresponding one of a plurality of sub-bands, the plurality of sub-bands having spaced apart center frequencies; and concurrently transmitting the data from the plurality of sub-bands onto the channel.
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An apparatus for mounting one or more transducers to a drill pipe. The apparatus comprises a sub-pipe having a bore and a transducer-holding assembly, wherein the transducer-holding assembly is insertable into the bore of the sub-pipe from an axial end of the sub-pipe. The apparatus further comprising a tension collar connected to the bore-defining surface of the sub-pipe and bearing upon the transducer-holder.
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An apparatus for mounting one or more transducers to a drill pipe. The apparatus comprises a sub-pipe having a bore and a transducer-holding assembly, wherein the transducer-holding assembly is insertable into the bore of the sub-pipe from an axial end of the sub-pipe. The apparatus further comprising a tension collar connected to the bore-defining surface of the sub-pipe and bearing upon the transducer-holder.
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An apparatus for mounting one or more transducers to a drill pipe. The apparatus comprises a sub-pipe having a bore and a transducer-holding assembly, wherein the transducer-holding assembly is insertable into the bore of the sub-pipe from an axial end of the sub-pipe. The apparatus further comprising a tension collar connected to the bore-defining surface of the sub-pipe and bearing upon the transducer-holder.
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Sonic telemetry communication systems comprised of computers, electronic, digital and optical transmitters, electronic, digital and optical receivers and computer and telecommunications network interface devices; computers; and computer software designed to allow drilling rig users * to * collect measurements and other [ dat ] * data *
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(1) Electric and wireless communication systems designed for oil and gas drilling applications and comprised of computers, piezoelectric actuators and sonic receivers; computers; and computer software designed to collect sonic impulses and provide users with information required in directional drilling applications.
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(1) Electric and wireless communication systems designed for oil and gas drilling applications and comprised of computers, piezoelectric actuators and sonic receivers; computers; and computer software designed to collect sonic impulses and provide users with information required in directional drilling applications.
