Abstract

The subject invention relates to a kerosene base fuel having an initial boiling point in the range 130 to 160°C and a final boiling point in the range 250 to 300°C as determined according to ASTM method D86, and comprising less than 15% by weight of aromatic compounds, and at least of 80% by weight of aliphatic hydrocarbons, of which at least 20% by volume are n-paraffins and at least 25% by volume are cycloparaffins, as determined by according to ASTM method D2425. It further relates to the use of this base fuel in fuel compositions, as well as for he use of the kerosene base fuel in a fuel composition comprising a petroleum based kerosene base fuel having a higher density and a lower energy content than that of the kerosene base fuel, to increase the energy density above that of the petroleum derived kerosene fuel.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10L 1/04 - Liquid carbonaceous fuels essentially based on blends of hydrocarbons
• C10L 10/00 - Use of additives to fuels or fires for particular purposes

Abstract

A drill bit assembly comprising a bit body connectable to a tubular drill string, and provided with a longitudinal passageway for an operating tool from an internal position in an attached drill string to an external position; an externally removable closure element for closing the passageway for the operating tool; and a passage tool attached to or connectable to the closure element in its closing position from inside the bit body, wherein the passage tool comprises a lower part to which the closure element is attached or connectable, which lower part is arranged so that it can be moved out of the bit body together with the closure element, and an upper tubular part which is arranged so that it can be moved along the passageway in the bit body, the upper tubular part forming a passage with a downstream opening for the operating tool, when the lower part of the passage tool has been moved out of the bit body; as well as the use of the drill bit assembly in a method of performing an operation in the wellbore.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 47/00 - Survey of boreholes or wells
• E21B 10/20 - Roller bits characterised by detachable or adjustable parts, e.g. legs or axles

Abstract

A method for operating an earth formation drilling device (1) arranged to supply a jet of abrasive fluid for the purpose of providing a borehole by removing earth formation material through abrasion, comprises a drill string and a drilling assembly connected to the drill string. Said drilling assembly comprises a jetting device with a mixing space (13), a drilling fluid, a particle inlet (12), an abrasive fluid outlet (40) for discharging a mixture of drilling fluid and magnetic particles, and a magnetic particle circulation system comprising a supporting surface which is exposed to a return stream along the drilling assembly. Furthermore, a magnetic device (9) is provided for attracting the magnetic particles onto the supporting. Said method is characterized buy the steps of : -fixing the magnetic device with respect to the supporting surface, -selecting a magnetic field density which increases along the sloping supporting surface towards, the entrance, -attracting magnetic particles onto the supporting surface under the influence of the fixed magnetic device, -making the magnetic particles move over the sloping supporting surface (under the influence of the magnetic field of the magnetic device.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 7/18 - Drilling by liquid or gas jets, with or without entrained pellets
• E21B 21/00 - Methods or apparatus for flushing boreholes, e.g. by use of exhaust air from motor

Abstract

A method for reducing the mercury content of natural gas condensate, comprising the steps of providing a nanof iltration membrane having a feed side and a permeate side; contacting the natural gas condensate with the feed side of the membrane; and obtaining a mercury-depleted natural gas condensate at the permeate side of the membrane; and a natural gas processing plant comprising a condensate workup section including a nanof iltration membrane separation unit for reducing the mercury content of natural gas condensate.

IPC Classes  ?

• C10G 31/11 - Refining of hydrocarbon oils, in the absence of hydrogen, by methods not otherwise provided for by dialysis
• B01D 61/02 - Reverse osmosisHyperfiltration
• B01D 61/24 - Dialysis

Abstract

A method is disclosed of connecting a first borehole (1) to a second borehole (2), said boreholes being formed in an earth formation (3) and extending at a mutual distance. The method comprises inserting a volume of hardenable fluidic material (24) into a space (22) in the earth formation extending between the first and second boreholes, and allowing the hardenable fluidic material to harden so as to form a body of hardened material between the first and second boreholes. At least one fluid channel (26) is created in said body of hardened material, each fluid channel providing fluid communication between the first borehole and the second borehole.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 43/17 - Interconnecting two or more wells by fracturing or otherwise attacking the formation
• E21B 43/30 - Specific pattern of wells, e.g. optimising the spacing of wells

Abstract

A wellbore system is provided comprising a borehole formed in an earth formation (10), the borehole having a borehole section containing a volume of gravel pack particles (26) and at least one body of a swellable material (22). Each body of swellable material (22) is adapted to expand from an unexpanded state to an expanded state upon contact of the swellable material with a selected fluid, wherein a flow passage (30) is present in said borehole section allowing fluid' to bypass the volume of gravel pack particles when the body of swellable material is in the. unexpanded state. The body of swellable material is arranged to substantially close the flow passage upon expansion of the body of swellable material to the expanded state.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 43/04 - Gravelling of wells
• E21B 33/127 - PackersPlugs with inflatable sleeve

Abstract

A distance holder (1) for connection to, and rotation with, a drill string (2) in an earth formation drilling device arranged to supply a jet of abrasive fluid for the purpose of providing a borehole (2) by removing earth formation material through abrasion, comprises a chamber (16) which is essentially rotational symmetric and which is to face the earth formation material, and a jet nozzle (S) arranged for discharging a jet of the abrasive fluid in said chamber. The chamber comprises a deflector (12) positioned in the path of the fluid jet discharged from the jet nozzle.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 7/18 - Drilling by liquid or gas jets, with or without entrained pellets

Abstract

A distance holder (1) for connection to, and rotation with, a drill string in an earth formation drilling device arranged to supply a jet of abrasive fluid for the purpose of providing a borehole (4) by removing earth formation material through abrasion, comprises a housing with a chamber (13) which is essentially rotational symmetric and which is to face the earth formation material, and a jet nozzle (10) which arranged for discharging a jet of the abrasive fluid in said chamber, said housing comprising at least one slot (18) for allowing the abrasive fluid to leave the chamber. The slot is continued over the housing outer surface so as to counteract rolling motions of the particles which are comprised in the abrasive fluid.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 7/18 - Drilling by liquid or gas jets, with or without entrained pellets
• E21B 21/00 - Methods or apparatus for flushing boreholes, e.g. by use of exhaust air from motor

Abstract

A process for enabling constant power output in a power plant integrated with a C02 capture unit, wherein the power plant comprises at least one gas turbine coupled to a heat recovery steam generator unit and the C02 capture unit comprises an absorber and a regenerator, the process comprising the steps of : (a) intorducing hot exhaust gas exiting a gas turbine into a heat recovery steam generator unit to produce steam, which is used to generate power, and a flue gas conprising carbon dioxide; (b) removing carbon dioxide from the flue gas comprising carbon dioxide in an absorber; (c) regenerating the absorbing liquid enriched in carbon dioxide with a stripping gas; (d) combusting an amount of fuel in the heat recovery steam generator unit sufficient to provide at least 80% of the heat needed for step (c).

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/62 - Carbon oxides

Abstract

A process for producing a pressurised CO2 stream in a power plant integrated with a CO2 capture unit, wherein the power plant comprises at least one gas turbine (1) coupled to a heat recovery steam generator unit (2) and the CO2 capture unit comprises an absorber (18) and a regenerator (21), the process comprising the steps of: (a) introducing hot exhaust gas exiting a gas turbine into a heat recovery steam generator unit to produce a first amount of steam and a flue gas stream (17) comprising CO2; (b) removing CO2 from the flue gas stream comprising CO2 by contacting the flue gas stream with absorbing liquid in an absorber (18) to obtain absorbing liquid enriched in CO2 (20) and a purified flue gas stream; (c) contacting the absorbing liquid enriched in CO2 with a stripping gas at elevated temperature in a regenerator (21) to obtain regenerated absorbing liquid and a gas stream enriched in CO2 (23); (d) pressurising the gas stream enriched in CO2 using a CO2 compressor (24) to obtain the pressurised CO2 stream, wherein a first part of the steam produced in the heat recovery steam generator unit is used to drive the CO2 compressor (13).

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/14 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by absorption

Abstract

A process for reducing CO2 emission in a power plant, wherein the power plant comprises at least one gas turbine coupled to a heat recovery steam generator unit and the CO2 capture unit comprises an absorber and a regenerator, the process comprising the steps of: (a) introducing hot exhaust gas exiting a gas turbine having a certain elevated pressure into a heat recovery steam generator unit to produce steam and a flue gas stream comprising carbon dioxide; (b) removing carbon dioxide from the flue gas stream comprising carbon dioxide by contacting the flue gas stream with absorbing liquid in an absorber having an elevated operating pressure to obtain absorbing liquid enriched in carbon dioxide and a purified flue gas stream, wherein the settings and/or construction of the gas turbine are adjusted such that the hot exhaust gas exiting the gas turbine has a pressure of at least 40% of the elevated operating pressure of the absorber.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/62 - Carbon oxides

Abstract

A method of investigating an underground formation underneath the earth's surface, comprising obtaining a first data set representing change in a predetermined seismic parameter over a period of time for a plurality of points in the underground formation, which first data set is derived from a time-lapse seismic survey of the earth formation spanning the period of time; obtaining a second data set representing geodetic deformation over substantially the same period of time at a plurality of locations on the earth's surface, which second data set is derived from a geodetic survey spanning the period of time; jointly processing the first and second data sets to obtain a map of a parameter related to volume change in the underground formation; wherein a geomechanical model of the underground formation is postulated; also a method of producing hydrocarbons and a computer program.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01V 1/28 - Processing seismic data, e.g. for interpretation or for event detection

Abstract

In a method and apparatus for passing a mixed vapour and liquid stream between a first heat exchanger (101) and a second heat exchanger (102) the mixed vapour and liquid stream outflows from the first heat exchanger (101) through two or more outlets (104). Then, the mixed vapour and liquid stream in the outlets (104) passes through two or more intermediate conduits (103) to the second heat exchanger (102), after which the mixed vapour and liquid stream inflows from the intermediate conduits (103) into the second heat exchanger (102) through two or more inlets (105). The number (X) of outlets (104) is equal to or greater than the number (Y) of inlets (105).

IPC Classes  ?

• B01F 3/20 - Pretreatment of the materials to be mixed
• B01F 3/04 - Mixing, e.g. dispersing, emulsifying, according to the phases to be mixed gases or vapours with liquids
• B01D 19/00 - Degasification of liquids

Abstract

The present invention relates to use of a composite material as a fluid barrier under cryogenic conditions, the composite material having: (a) a tensile Young's modulus of less than 50 GPa; and (b) a tensile strain at break of at least 5% at ambient conditions. The present invention further relates to a sandwich and a containment system for a cryogenic fluid comprising the composite material.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 1/16 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge constructed of plastics materials

Abstract

In a method and apparatus for passing a mixed vapour and liquid stream between a first heat exchanger (101) and a second heat exchanger (102) the mixed vapour and liquid stream outflows from the first heat exchanger (101) through two or more outlets (104). Then, the mixed vapour and liquid stream in the outlets (104) passes through two or more intermediate conduits (103) to the second heat exchanger (102), after which the mixed vapour and liquid stream inflows from the intermediate conduits (103) into the second heat exchanger (102) through two or more inlets (105). The number (X) of outlets (104) is equal to or greater than the number (Y) of inlets (105).

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 19/00 - Degasification of liquids

Abstract

The present invention relates to use of a composite material as a fluid barrier under cryogenic conditions, the composite material having: (a) a tensile Young's modulus of less than 50 GPa; and (b) a tensile strain at break of at least 5% at ambient conditions. The present invention further relates to a sandwich and a containment system for a cryogenic fluid comprising the composite material.

IPC Classes  ?

• F17C 1/16 - Pressure vessels, e.g. gas cylinder, gas tank, replaceable cartridge constructed of plastics materials

Abstract

In method of providing uniformity of vapour and liquid phases in two or more streams derived from a mixed vapour and liquid stream (10), the mixed vapour and liquid stream (10) passes from a first heat exchanger (101) into a distribution vessel (12) via one or more inlets (14). The distribution vessel (12) has two or more outlets (16) connected to a second heat exchanger (102). The liquid part of the mixed stream (10) is allowed to collect in a first area (20) in the distribution vessel (12), and the vapour part of the mixed stream (10) is allowed to collect in a second area (30) of the distribution vessel (12), preferably above the first area (20). The liquid in the first area (20) passes into the outlets (16) via one or more liquid apertures (18) in each outlet (16) that communicate with the first area (20), and the vapour in the second area (30) passes into the outlets (16) via one or more vapour apertures (28) in each outlet (16) communicating with the second area (30).

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 19/00 - Degasification of liquids

Abstract

A method is provided of radially expanding a tubular element. The method comprises inducing the wall of the tubular element to bend radially outward and in axially reverse direction so as to form an expanded section of the tubular element extending around an unexpanded section of the tubular element, wherein said bending occurs in a bending zone of the wall, and wherein an annular space is defined between the unexpanded and expanded sections. At least one guide member is located in the annular space, each guide member being arranged to guide the wall during said bending so that the wall bends at an increased bending radius relative to bending of the wall in case the guide member is absent from the annular space.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 43/10 - Setting of casings, screens or liners in wells
• F16L 55/165 - Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders from inside the pipe a pipe being inserted in the damaged section

Abstract

In method of providing uniformity of vapour and liquid phases in two or more streams derived from a mixed vapour and liquid stream (10), the mixed vapour and liquid stream (10) passes from a first heat exchanger (101) into a distribution vessel (12) via one or more inlets (14). The distribution vessel (12) has two or more outlets (16) connected to a second heat exchanger (102). The liquid part of the mixed stream (10) is allowed to collect in a first area (20) in the distribution vessel (12), and the vapour part of the mixed stream (10) is allowed to collect in a second area (30) of the distribution vessel (12), preferably above the first area (20). The liquid in the first area (20) passes into the outlets (16) via one or more liquid apertures (18) in each outlet (16) that communicate with the first area (20), and the vapour in the second area (30) passes into the outlets (16) via one or more vapour apertures (28) in each outlet (16) communicating with the second area (30).

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 19/00 - Degasification of liquids
• B01F 3/04 - Mixing, e.g. dispersing, emulsifying, according to the phases to be mixed gases or vapours with liquids

Abstract

In a method of treating a hydrocarbon stream, such as a natural gas stream, a partly condensed feed stream (10) is supplied to a first gas/liquid separator (2), where it is separated into a gaseous stream (20) and a liquid stream (30). The liquid stream (30) is expanded and fed (40) into a second gas/liquid separator (3), and the gaseous stream (20) is split into at least two sub- streams (50, 70). A first sub-stream (50) of the at least two sub-streams is expanded, thereby obtaining an at least partially condensed first sub-stream (60), and subsequently fed (60) into the second gas/liquid separator (3). A second sub-stream (70) of the at least two sub-streams is cooled against a cold stream (120), thereby obtaining an at least partially condensed second sub-stream (90, 90a), which is fed (90, 90a) into the second gas/liquid separator (3) from which a gaseous stream (130) and a liquid stream (100, 100a) are removed. The at least partially condensed second sub-stream (90, 90a) may have a temperature of below -95 °C.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25J 3/02 - Processes or apparatus for separating the constituents of gaseous mixtures involving the use of liquefaction or solidification by rectification, i.e. by continuous interchange of heat and material between a vapour stream and a liquid stream

Abstract

A method of controlling the turndown of a compressor (12) for a gaseous hydrocarbon stream (10) such as natural gas, comprising at least the steps of : (a) passing the gaseous hydrocarbon stream (10) through the compressor (12) to provide a compressed hydrocarbon stream (20); (b) passing at least a fraction (30) of the compressed hydrocarbon stream (20) through an expander (14) which is mechanically interconnected with the compressor (12), to provide an expanded hydrocarbon stream (40); and (c) re-circulating part or all of the expanded hydrocarbon stream (40) through the compressor (12).

IPC Classes  ?

• F25J 1/02 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures requiring the use of refrigeration, e.g. of helium or hydrogen
• F17C 9/02 - Methods or apparatus for discharging liquefied or solidified gases from vessels not under pressure with change of state, e.g. vaporisation
• F04D 27/02 - Surge control

Abstract

A method of cooling at least two hydrocarbon streams such as natural gas, the method at least comprising the steps of : (a) providing at least first and second hydrocarbon streams (20, 20a); (b) passing the first hydrocarbon strea (20) through one or more first heat exchangers (12, 14) to provide a first cooled hydrocarbon stream (30); and (c) passing the second hydrocarbon stream (20a) through one or more second heat exchangers (12a, 14a) to provide a second cooled hydrocarbon stream (30a); wherein a refrigerant circuit (100) provides cooling to the first heat exchanger (s) (12, 14) and the second heat exchanger (s) (12a, 14a).

IPC Classes  ?

• F25J 1/02 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures requiring the use of refrigeration, e.g. of helium or hydrogen
• F25B 9/02 - Compression machines, plants or systems, in which the refrigerant is air or other gas of low boiling point using Joule-Thompson effectCompression machines, plants or systems, in which the refrigerant is air or other gas of low boiling point using vortex effect

Abstract

The invention relates to a method of radially expanding a tubular element. The method comprises inducing the wall of the tubular element to bend radially outward and in axially reverse direction so as to form an expanded tubular section extending around an unexpanded section of the tubular element, said wall having a resistance to radially outward bending and a resistance to stretching in circumferential direction. Said wall is provided with at least one of primary means for increasing the resistance to radially outward bending of the wall, and secondary means for reducing the resistance to stretching in circumferential direction of the wall.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 43/10 - Setting of casings, screens or liners in wells
• F16L 55/165 - Devices for covering leaks in pipes or hoses, e.g. hose-menders from inside the pipe a pipe being inserted in the damaged section

Abstract

The invention provides a process for producing purified natural gas, the process comprising the steps of : expanding a pressurised natural gas stream comprising at least 4 ppmv of mercaptans and supplying it to a first separation column, in which the natural gas stream is separated into a gaseous overhead stream enriched in methane and a first fraction enriched in mercaptans; withdrawing the gaseous overhead stream enriched in methane from the separation column to obtain the purified natural gas; withdrawing the fraction enriched in mercaptans from the separation column; removing mercaptans from the first fraction enriched in mercaptans.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25J 1/02 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures requiring the use of refrigeration, e.g. of helium or hydrogen
• F25J 3/02 - Processes or apparatus for separating the constituents of gaseous mixtures involving the use of liquefaction or solidification by rectification, i.e. by continuous interchange of heat and material between a vapour stream and a liquid stream
• C10L 3/10 - Working-up natural gas or synthetic natural gas
• B01D 53/52 - Hydrogen sulfide

Abstract

A sealing system is provided for use in a wellbore(l) formed in an earth formation whereby a stream of fluid produced from the earth formation (6) flows through the wellbore to surface (3). The sealing system comprises a sealing device (18) arranged to seal a selected portion of the wellbore from the stream of produced fluid, a compound arranged to be absorbed by fluid from the earth formation entering the stream of produced fluid via the selected wellbore portion, and detection means (16) operable to detect said compound in the stream of produced fluid.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 33/124 - Units with longitudinally-spaced plugs for isolating the intermediate space

Abstract

A method of detecting a lateral boundary of a compacting or expanding region in a subsurface formation, which method comprises determining non-vertical deformation of the earth' s surface above the subsurface formation over a period of time; identifying at least on contraction area and at least one adjacent dilatation area of the earth' s surface from the non-vertical deformation over the period of time; and using the contraction area and the adjacent dilatation area as an indication of a lateral boundary of the compacting or expanding region; and a method for producing hydrocarbons.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 47/00 - Survey of boreholes or wells

Abstract

A method of monitoring a subsurface formation underneath a sea bed, the method comprising determining non-vertical deformation of the sea floor over a period of time and inferring a parameter related to a volume change in the subsurface formation from the non-vertical deformation of the sea. Determining the non-vertical deformation of the sea floor comprises selecting a plurality of locations on the sea floor and determining a change in distance between at least one pair of the locations over the period of time.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01V 11/00 - Prospecting or detecting by methods combining techniques covered by two or more of main groups

Abstract

A process for manufacturing an asphalt paving mixture is disclosed. The process comprises the steps of : i) heating bitumen at a temperature of from 100 to 200°C; ii) heating aggregate at a temperature of from 100 to 20°C; and iii) mixing the hot bitumen with the hot aggregate in a mixing unit. From 10 to 200 wt% of sulphur pellets, based upon the weight of the bitumen, are added in at least one of the steps (i), (ii) or (iii). The sulphur pellets comprise from 1 to 50wt% of a monovinyl aromatic compound, based upon the weight of the sulphur pellets.

IPC Classes  ?

• C04B 22/02 - Elements
• C04B 26/26 - Bituminous materials, e.g. tar, pitch

Abstract

A hydrocarbon stream (30), such as natural gas, is commonly cooled together with a first refrigerant stream (140), against an evaporating refrigerant (24) in a series of one or more consecutively arranged common heat exchangers (2), which comprises a first common heat exchanger, upstream of which first common heat exchanger the hydrocarbon stream (10) and the first refrigerant stream (130) are not commonly cooled (4,3). The hydrocarbon stream to be cooled is fed into the first common heat exchanger at a hydrocarbon feeding temperature, while the first refrigerant stream is fed into the first common heat exchanger at a refrigerant feeding temperature. The temperature difference between the hydrocarbon feeding temperature and the refrigerant feeding temperature is lower than 60 -C.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25B 9/02 - Compression machines, plants or systems, in which the refrigerant is air or other gas of low boiling point using Joule-Thompson effectCompression machines, plants or systems, in which the refrigerant is air or other gas of low boiling point using vortex effect
• F25J 1/02 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures requiring the use of refrigeration, e.g. of helium or hydrogen

Abstract

A hydrocarbon stream (30), such as natural gas, is commonly cooled together with a first refrigerant stream (140), against an evaporating refrigerant (24) in a series of one or more consecutively arranged common heat exchangers (2), which comprises a first common heat exchanger, upstream of which first common heat exchanger the hydrocarbon stream (10) and the first refrigerant stream (130) are not commonly cooled (4,3). The hydrocarbon stream to be cooled is fed into the first common heat exchanger at a hydrocarbon feeding temperature, while the first refrigerant stream is fed into the first common heat exchanger at a refrigerant feeding temperature. The temperature difference between the hydrocarbon feeding temperature and the refrigerant feeding temperature is lower than 60 -C.

IPC Classes  ?

• F25J 1/02 - Processes or apparatus for liquefying or solidifying gases or gaseous mixtures requiring the use of refrigeration, e.g. of helium or hydrogen
• F25B 9/02 - Compression machines, plants or systems, in which the refrigerant is air or other gas of low boiling point using Joule-Thompson effectCompression machines, plants or systems, in which the refrigerant is air or other gas of low boiling point using vortex effect

Abstract

The invention provides a process for disposal of mercaptans, the process comprising the steps of: (a) contacting a feed gas stream comprising mercaptans with liquid sulphur in a sulphide producing zone at elevated pressure and at a temperature in the range of from 300 to 450°C to obtain a liquid stream comprising sulphur and sulphide compounds; (b) optionally separating the liquid stream obtained in step (a) into a first liquid phase enriched in liquid sulphur and a second liquid phase enriched in sulphide compounds; (c) combusting at least part of the sulphide compounds at elevated temperature in the presence of an oxygen-containing gas in a sulphur dioxide generation zone using a sulphide burner to which burner oxygen-containing gas is supplied, whereby at least part of the sulphide compounds is converted to sulphur dioxide to obtain a gas stream comprising sulphur dioxide.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 17/04 - Preparation of sulfurPurification from gaseous sulfur compounds including gaseous sulfides
• B01D 53/14 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by absorption

Abstract

The invention provides a process for removal of metal carbonyls from a synthesis gas stream comprising metal carbonyls, the process comprising the steps of: (a) adsorption of metal carbonyls by contacting the synthesis gas stream with solid adsorbent comprising activated carbon and/or hydrophobic zeolite to obtain solid adsorbent enriched in metal carbonyls and a synthesis gas stream depleted of metal carbonyls; (b) desorption of metal carbonyls by contacting the solid adsorbent enriched in metal carbonyls with CO-containing gas comprising at least 0.5 volume% CO to obtain regenerated adsorbent depleted of metal carbonyls and CO- containing gas enriched in metal carbonyls, wherein the temperature at which metal carbonyl desorption takes place is higher than the temperature at which metal carbonyl adsorption takes place.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 3/56 - Separation of hydrogen or hydrogen containing gases from gaseous mixtures, e.g. purification by contacting with solidsRegeneration of used solids
• B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents

Abstract

The invention provides a process for removal of hydrogen sulphide, iron pentacarbonyl and nickel tetracarbonyl from a feed synthesis gas stream, the process comprising the steps of: (a) removal of hydrogen sulphide and of iron pentacarbonyl by contacting the feed synthesis gas stream with an absorbing liquid comprising water, physical solvent and an amine, to obtain a synthesis gas stream depleted of hydrogen sulphide and depleted of iron pentacarbonyl; (b) adsorption of nickel tetracarbonyl by contacting the synthesis gas stream depleted of hydrogen sulphide and depleted of iron pentacarbonyl with solid adsorbent comprising activated carbon to obtain solid adsorbent enriched in nickel tetracarbonyl and a purified synthesis gas stream.

IPC Classes  ?

• C01B 3/52 - Separation of hydrogen or hydrogen containing gases from gaseous mixtures, e.g. purification by contacting with liquidsRegeneration of used liquids
• C01B 3/56 - Separation of hydrogen or hydrogen containing gases from gaseous mixtures, e.g. purification by contacting with solidsRegeneration of used solids
• B01D 53/14 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by absorption

Abstract

An assembly for producing oil and/or gas through a well traversing stacked oil and/or gas bearing earth layers (2-4) comprises a series of expandable packers (14) and integrated perforating gun and sandscreen assemblies (9-11) mounted on a production tubing (12) such that each integrated perforating gun and sandscreen assembly (9-11) is located adjacent an oil and/or gas bearing earth layer (2-4) and at least one expandable packer (14) is located between a pair of adjacent oil and/or gas bearing earth layers (2-4), and at least one inflow opening (22A-C) arranged in the wall of the production tubing adjacent to each sandscreen assembly. The integrated perforating gun and sandscreen assemblies (9-11) are installed in a single run into the well (1) such that uncontrolled fluid and/or sand influx into the well before installation of the sandscreens (23A-C) and expandable packers (14) is avoided.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 43/14 - Obtaining from a multiple-zone well
• E21B 43/116 - Gun or shaped-charge perforators
• E21B 43/08 - Screens or liners
• E21B 33/127 - PackersPlugs with inflatable sleeve
• E21B 33/124 - Units with longitudinally-spaced plugs for isolating the intermediate space

Abstract

A method is provided of expanding a tubular element from a first inner diameter to a second inner diameter larger than the first inner diameter. The method comprises the steps of: a) installing a sleeve of flexible material in the tubular element; b) installing an expander in the tubular element, the expander being suitable to radially expand the sleeve to an outer diameter larger than said first inner diameter by moving the expander in axial direction through the sleeve; and c) moving the expander in axial direction through the sleeve thereby radially expanding the tubular element from the first inner diameter to the second inner diameter.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 43/10 - Setting of casings, screens or liners in wells
• E21B 29/10 - Reconditioning of well casings, e.g. straightening

Abstract

A method for controlling and optimizing production operations in various clusters (1) of oil and/or gas production wells (2) and facilities (3), which are equipped with production, pressure, temperature, vibration, flow, seismic and/or other sensors (4) that generate raw reservoir, production and/or production equipment performance data (5), the method comprising: collecting said raw data (5) in at least central data surveillance center (6); processing, monitoring and/or analyzing trends in said collected raw data (5) by at least one central expert support team and/or system (11), optimizing and/or controlling production of said clusters (1) by action taken in at least one regional asset operation control center (8) on the basis of the actionable component performance data (7A) and the actionable total asset control data (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric

Abstract

A method for controlling and optimizing production operations in various clusters (1) of oil and/or gas production wells (2) and facilities (3), which are equipped with production, pressure, temperature, vibration, flow, seismic and/or other sensors (4) that generate raw reservoir, production and/or production equipment performance data (5), the method comprising: collecting said raw data (5) in at least central data surveillance center (6); processing, monitoring and/or analyzing trends in said collected raw data (5) by at least one central expert support team and/or system (11), optimizing and/or controlling production of said clusters (1) by action taken in at least one regional asset operation control center (8) on the basis of the actionable component performance data (7A) and the actionable total asset control data (10).

IPC Classes  ?

• G05B 15/02 - Systems controlled by a computer electric

Abstract

A method for interpreting a plurality of m- dimensional attribute vectors (m2) assigned to a plurality of locations in an n-dimensional interpretation space (n1), which method comprises arranging at least a subset of the attribute vectors as points in an m- dimensional attribute space; defining k classes (k2) of attribute vectors by identifying for each class at least one classification point in attribute space; postulating a classification rule for points in attribute space; determining a class-membership attribute of a point in attribute space using the classification points and the classification rule to obtain a classified point; and assigning a display parameter to the classified point which is related to the class-membership attribute. In one embodiment the display parameter is a mixed display parameter derived from probabilistic membership values each representing a probability that the classified point belongs to a selected class. In another embodiment classified points are displayed in attribute space and in interpretation space at the same time. The method can be used in a method of producing hydrocarbons from a subsurface formation. Also provided are corresponding computer program products and computer systems.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06K 9/62 - Methods or arrangements for recognition using electronic means
• G01V 1/50 - Analysing data

Abstract

An asphalt binder characterised in that it contains 0.5 to 20.0% by mass of asphalt and the remainder comprises a petroleum- type solvent-extracted oil is disclosed. The aromatic content of the asphalt binder is not less than 70.0% by mass and the complex elastic modulus for 0.1 rad/sec at 25°C is not more than 10.0 Pa. The asphalt binder is suitable for use as a softener for reclaimed asphalt, rubber extender oils and blending oils.

IPC Classes  ?

• C08L 95/00 - Compositions of bituminous materials, e.g. asphalt, tar or pitch
• C08K 5/01 - Hydrocarbons

Abstract

A string of interconnected strain sensors applied to a cylindrical object for monitoring deformation of the object. The string of interconnected strain sensors is applied in a selected zig-zag pattern. A possibility is to drape a pliable support structure around the object, to which the string of strain sensors has been mechanically coupled in the selected zig-zag pattern.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 7/16 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring the deformation in a solid, e.g. by resistance strain gauge
• G01B 7/287 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of electric or magnetic techniques for measuring contours or curvatures using a plurality of fixed, simultaneously operating transducers
• G01B 11/16 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring the deformation in a solid, e.g. optical strain gauge
• G01B 11/245 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring contours or curvatures using a plurality of fixed, simultaneously operating transducers
• G01B 21/32 - Measuring arrangements or details thereof, where the measuring technique is not covered by the other groups of this subclass, unspecified or not relevant for measuring the deformation in a solid
• E21B 47/00 - Survey of boreholes or wells

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method that allows the determination of the contribution of a well to the production of a cluster of wells, of which the produced streams of well effluents are commingled and routed via a separation assembly in at least nominally separated streams of crude oil, natural gas and water, based on production measurements made on the nominally separated streams of crude oil, natural gas and water downstream of the separation assembly (production and/or bulk separator), and in the absence of a dedicated well test facility for the direct measurement of the production from a tested well.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups
• E21B 49/08 - Obtaining fluid samples or testing fluids, in boreholes or wells
• G01F 1/74 - Devices for measuring flow of a fluid or flow of a fluent solid material in suspension in another fluid
• G01F 15/08 - Air or gas separators in combination with liquid metersLiquid separators in combination with gas-meters

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method to optimise production of a cluster of wells on the basis of an estimation of the contributions of individual wells to the production of the cluster of wells, tailored to the particular constraints and requirements of the oil and gas production environment. The wells in the cluster may differ in terms of nature and flux of its effluents, and/or mode of operation, stimulation and/or manipulation. The wells may also produce from multiple subsurface zones or branches. The wellheads of the wells in the cluster may be located on land or offshore, above the surface of the sea or on the seabed. The method according to the invention may be used to generate one or more optimisation models, taking into account only significantly relevant well and production syatem characeristics and effects.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 43/14 - Obtaining from a multiple-zone well
• E21B 47/06 - Measuring temperature or pressure
• E21B 47/10 - Locating fluid leaks, intrusions or movements

Abstract

The invention provides a process for producing a gas
stream depleted of RSH from a feed gas stream comprising
natural gas, RSH and in the range of from 1 ppmv to 1
vol% based on the total feed gas stream of aromatic
compounds selected from the group of benzene, toluene, o-xylene,
m-xylene and p-xylene, the process comprising the
steps of:
(a) contacting the feed gas stream with absorbing liquid
comprising a physical solvent in an aromatic compound
removal zone to obtain loaded absorbing liquid comprising
aromatic compounds selected from the group of benzene,
toluene, o-xylene, m-xylene and p-xylene and a gas stream
depleted of these aromatic compounds;
(b) contacting the gas stream obtained in step (a) with
solid adsorbent in a mercaptan removal zone to obtain
solid adsorbent loaded with RSH and the gas stream
depleted of RSH.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents
• B01D 53/14 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by absorption

Abstract

Method for determining a preferred application of a plurality of strain
sensors or sensors to a structure are disclosed for monitoring and imaging
deformation of the structure as it is subjected to various forces.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01B 11/16 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques for measuring the deformation in a solid, e.g. optical strain gauge

Abstract

The present invention relates to a method and system for determining
multiphase fluid streams flowing from individual wells of a cluster of crude
oil, gas and/or other fluid production wells, wherein the fluid streams
produced by the individual wells are commingled and routed via a fluid
separation assembly into fluid outlet conduits for transportation of at least
partly separated streams of crude oil, gas and/or other fluids.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 49/08 - Obtaining fluid samples or testing fluids, in boreholes or wells
• G01N 33/28 - Oils

Abstract

A method is disclosed for injecting lift gas or other fluid into a production
conduit of an oil well via one or more wear resistant downhole gas lift flow
control devices which each comprise: a tubular valve housing (1) comprising a
flow passage (2) having an upstream end (9) which is connected to a lift gas
supply conduit and a downstream end (10) which is connected to the interior of
the production conduit; a flapper type valve body (3) which is pivotally
connected to the valve housing (1) and is arranged in the flow passage (2)
such that if the valve body is pivoted in the open position the valve body is
oriented substantially parallel to the flow passage and that if the valve body
is pivoted in the closed position the valve body is oriented substantially
perpendicular to the flow passage and is pressed against a ring shaped valve
seat (4), thereby blocking passage of lift gas through the flow passage(2); a
valve protection sleeve (5) which is slidably arranged in the flow passage (2)
between a first position (shown in Fig.2) wherein the sleeve (5) extends
through the ring-shaped valve seat, whilst the valve body (3) is pivoted in
the open position thereof, thereby protecting the valve body and seat against
wear by the flux of lift gas or other fluid and a second position (shown in
Fig. 1) wherein the sleeve (5) extends through the section of the flow passage
(2) upstream of the valve seat (4), whilst the valve body (3) is pivoted in
the closed position thereof; and a flow restrictor (8) forming part of the
valve protection sleeve (5), which is dimensioned such that the flux of lift
gas flowing through the flow restrictor (8) creates a pressure difference
which induces the sleeve (5) to move towards the first position.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 43/12 - Methods or apparatus for controlling the flow of the obtained fluid to or in wells

Abstract

A system for measuring a voltage differential in a current-carrying pipe
(102)using a propulsion vehicle (108) for conveying the system inside the pipe
(102), the system comprising a first contact (116) for maintaining electrical
contact with the pipe (102) as the vehicle (108) moves through the pipe (102),
a second contact (118) positioned in a spaced apart relationship from said
first contact (116) for maintaining electrical contact with the pipe (102) as
the vehicle (108) moves through the pipe (102), and a voltage reading device
(212) connected to said first contact (116) and said second contact (116) for
measuring the voltage between said first contact (116) and said second contact
(118) as the vehicle moves through the pipe.

IPC Classes  ?

• C23F 13/04 - Controlling or regulating desired parameters
• F16L 55/26 - Pigs or moles, i.e. devices movable in a pipe or conduit with or without self-contained propulsion means
• F16L 58/00 - Protection of pipes or pipe fittings against corrosion or incrustation
• F17D 5/00 - Protection or supervision of installations
• G01R 31/00 - Arrangements for testing electric propertiesArrangements for locating electric faultsArrangements for electrical testing characterised by what is being tested not provided for elsewhere

Abstract

An electrochemical element for use at a high temperature has an anode, a
cathode comprising an intercalation material having an upper
reversible~potential-limit of at most 4 V versus Li/Li+ as active material,
and an electrolyte arranged between the cathode and anode, which electrolyte
comprises an ionic liquid with an anion and a cation comprising a
pyrrolidinium ring structure having four Carbon atoms and one Nitrogen atom.
Experiments revealed that rechargeable batteries comprising such an
intercalation material and N-R1-N-R2-pyrrolidinium, wherein Rl and R2 are
alkyl groups and R1 may be methyl and R2 may be butyl or hexyl, are
particularly suitable for use at a temperature of up to about 150 degrees
Celsius and may be used in oil and/or gas production wells.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups
• H01G 9/035 - Liquid electrolytes, e.g. impregnating materials
• H01M 4/485 - Selection of substances as active materials, active masses, active liquids of inorganic oxides or hydroxides of mixed oxides or hydroxides for inserting or intercalating light metals, e.g. LiTi2O4 or LiTi2OxFy
• H01M 6/20 - Cells with non-aqueous electrolyte with solid electrolyte working at high temperature
• H01M 10/052 - Li-accumulators
• H01M 10/39 - Accumulators not provided for in groups working at high temperature

Abstract

A method of determining a fluid inflow profile along the length of a permeable
inflow region of an underground wellbore compring: -transferring heat into or
from the permeable inflow region of the wellbore during a well shut in period;
-starting production of hydrocarbon fluids via said permeable inflow region; -
measuring substantially simultaneously the temperature of the fluids at
various points of the inflow region; - determining at selected intervals of
time after production start up a temperature profile of the inflow region on
the basis of the thus measured temperatures; and - determining a fluid inflow
profile of said inflow region on the basis of a comparison of the determined
temperature profiles at selected intervals after production start up. The
heater cable may comprise a layer of compacted mineral powder and temperatures
may be measured with an optical fiber.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 47/10 - Locating fluid leaks, intrusions or movements

Abstract

A method and system for injecting a treatment fluid into a well comprising a
surface controlled subsurface safety valve (5), which is controlled by varying
fluid pressure in a valve control conduit (8) which extends from the safety
valve to a wellhead of the well, wherein treatment fluid is injected into the
well via the valve control conduit (8) to a fluid injection opening for
discharging treatment fluid into the well; and wherein a treatment fluid
injection conduit (12) is arranged which is connected to the valve control
conduit (8), and which comprises the at least one treatment fluid injection
opening and a one way check valve (13) which prevents fluid flow from each
treatment fluid injection opening via the treatment fluid injection conduit
into the valve control conduit, which treatment fluid injection conduit is
arranged into a section of the well which is located below the safety valve
(5) such that at least one treatment fluid injection opening is located below
the safety valve.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 34/10 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in wells operated by control fluid supplied from outside the borehole

Abstract

A method of investigating a reservoir region in a subsurface formation by a
time-lapse seismic survey, which subsurface formation comprises a further
formation region adjacent to the reservoir region, which method comprises the
steps of obtaining data from a time-lapse seismic survey including seismic
data of the subsurface formation at a first point in time and a later point in
time, processing the seismic data to obtain a seismic representation of change
in a predetermined seismic parameter in the further formation region, which
seismic parameter is dependent on stress; interpreting the seismic
representation of change in the seismic parameter in the further formation
region for an indication of changes of stress distribution in the further
formation region; and deriving a property of the reservoir region using the
indication of change of stress distribution in the further formation region.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01V 1/30 - Analysis

Abstract

A method for interconnecting electrical conduits in an underground borehole by
means of a self-cleaning downhole electrical connector with a static and a
moveable connector part (4,3), comprises installing the static connector part
(4) within the borehole such that a central throughbore (7) within the static
part (4) provides a passage for fluid and debris passage and for access there
beneath after retrieval of the moveable connector part (3); and lowering the
movable connector part (3) on top of the static connector part (4) such that
pairs of electrical contacts (8 and 11A-C) of the static and movable connector
parts (4,3) intermesh and fluid and debris is discharged via the central
throughbore into the section of the borehole beneath the static connector
part. The connector may be used to connect a wireline retrievable electrical
submersible pump (ESP) system (2) to an electrical power supply line (5) which
may remain in the borehole when the ESP system (2) is retrieved for
inspection, repair or replacement.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 17/02 - CouplingsJoints
• H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
• H01R 13/523 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases for use under water

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