This invention provides a device for remote detection of a fracturing tool, wireline, tubing or other object in a gas and/or oil well and/or fracture tree (A) installed therein, comprising: a support element (2) configured to be installed at the upper end of the fracturing tree (A), said support means comprising a main body (2a), a through hole (2b), an upper end (2c), a lower end (2d), and an outer surface (2c), at least one geomagnetic sensor (1), wherein said at least one geomagnetic sensor is disposed on the external surface (2e) of the main body (2a) of the support element (2), said at least one geomagnetic sensor (1) being in wireless communication with a remote control and monitoring unit (3) comprising a user interface, and configured to receive and process data sent by said at least one geomagnetic sensor (1), and a command panel (11) comprising a logic controller (7) in communication with said at least one geomagnetic sensor (1).
E21B 47/092 - Locating or determining the position of objects in boreholes or wellsIdentifying the free or blocked portions of pipes by detecting magnetic anomalies
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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A Remote Monitoring and Control System and Method for Improving Hydrocarbon Production Efficiency
The present invention relates to a remote control and monitoring system to improve the production efficiency of a hydrocarbon well, including a choke located between a wellhead production tree and the production line of hydrocarbons, an actuator operating the choke, the actuator being in communication with a remote control and monitoring unit, a power supply source supplying power to the control and monitoring unit, and a plurality of data acquisition means including transducers arranged upstream and downstream of the choke, where the data acquisition means sends information related to the wellhead pressure, the production line pressure, and optionally, the wellhead temperature to the control and monitoring unit, where the control and monitoring unit is configured to carry out well shut-in cycles and well opening cycles determined based on compliance with a plurality of well shut-in and opening criteria by which a measured or calculated value of a parameter is compared to a preset value for the parameter, where the measured or calculated parameters are selected from wellhead pressure, production line pressure, wellhead pressure to production line pressure ratio, shut-in or opening time of the well, flow rate and critical flow rate. A method for improving the production efficiency of a hydrocarbon well employing the same is also provided.
E21B 47/008 - Monitoring of down-hole pump systems, e.g. for the detection of "pumped-off" conditions
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
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APPARATUS, SYSTEMS AND METHODS TO MONITOR METHANE EMISSIONS FROM AN OIL AND GAS PRODUCTION TREE
An assembly for detecting gas emissions from a valve, including a shroud positioned over the bonnet of a valve assembly and a gas detector installed on the shroud. The gas detector is connected to a processor to determine the concentration of methane gas emitted through the valve assembly.
G01M 3/02 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum
G01M 3/04 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point
G01M 3/08 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point by observing bubbles in a liquid pool for pipes, cables, or tubesInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point by observing bubbles in a liquid pool for pipe joints or sealsInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point by observing bubbles in a liquid pool for valves
G01M 3/14 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point by observing elastic covers or coatings, e.g. soapy water for pipes, cables, or tubesInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point by observing elastic covers or coatings, e.g. soapy water for pipe joints or sealsInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point by observing elastic covers or coatings, e.g. soapy water for valves
G01M 3/18 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using electric detection means for pipes, cables, or tubesInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using electric detection means for pipe joints or sealsInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using electric detection means for valves
G01M 3/22 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using special tracer materials, e.g. dye, fluorescent material, radioactive material for pipes, cables, or tubesInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using special tracer materials, e.g. dye, fluorescent material, radioactive material for pipe joints or sealsInvestigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using special tracer materials, e.g. dye, fluorescent material, radioactive material for valves
F16K 37/00 - Special means in or on valves or other cut-off apparatus for indicating or recording operation thereof, or for enabling an alarm to be given
G01M 3/00 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures
G01M 3/16 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using electric detection means
G01M 3/20 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by detecting the presence of fluid at the leakage point using special tracer materials, e.g. dye, fluorescent material, radioactive material
The present invention refers to a valve actuator device comprising an upper plate and a lower plate facing each other, defining a housing inside which a cylinder with a stem is housed. The stem is connected to a rotor arm by a guiding element inserted and slidably in line between a lower position and an upper position within guiding grooves arranged in the respective upper plate and lower plate. The rotor arm is configured to rotate about a rotation axle arranged in a rotating element. The valve actuator device may include a position sensor system for detecting an open position and a closed position. The valve actuator device may include a manual override system for manually opening or closing the valve.
F16K 31/163 - Operating meansReleasing devices actuated by fluid with a mechanism, other than pulling- or pushing-rod, between fluid motor and closure member the fluid acting on a piston
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Safety valve for a fluid extraction well installation
The invention refers to a safety valve having a double seal system that combines a metal-metal seal and an elastomeric ring arranged on the valve body. The safety valve comprises and external casing having a hollow main body configured to receive a piston that slides axially between an upper position and a lower position, the safety valve comprises a closing element pivotally attached to an annular seat and actuated by a torsion spring, wherein said closing element has a support face on the annular seat comprising a recessed perimeter surface and sloping intermediate surface jointly forming a first seal region, said annular seat has a second seal region consisting with said first seal region on the closing element, both regions defining a metal-metal seal, and wherein said second seal region on the annular seat comprises a perimeter groove configured to house a seal element made from elastomer.
The present invention refers to a valve actuator device comprising an upper plate and a lower plate facing each other, defining a housing inside which a cylinder with a stem is housed. The stem is connected to a rotor arm by a guiding element inserted and slidably in line between a lower position and an upper position within guiding grooves arranged in the respective upper plate and lower plate. The rotor arm is configured to rotate about a rotation axle arranged in a rotating element formed by two portions: an adapter portion for the connection thereof with the valve stem, and a display portion comprising a visual indicator. The valve actuator device includes a position sensor system for detecting an open position and a closed position.
F16K 31/528 - Mechanical actuating means with crank, eccentric, or cam with pin and slot
F16K 31/524 - Mechanical actuating means with crank, eccentric, or cam with a cam
F16K 37/00 - Special means in or on valves or other cut-off apparatus for indicating or recording operation thereof, or for enabling an alarm to be given
A compression assembly for maintaining integrity of the seals in a stuffing box. The compression assembly includes a housing which is adapted to connect to the body of a stuffing box. There is an internal annular piston chamber formed in the housing and an annular piston reciprocally disposed in the piston chamber. There is a chamber formed by piston cylinder walls and the top of the piston whereby grease or other fluid under pressure can be introduced so as to exert pressure on the piston and hence movement thereof toward the stuffing box seals. The assembly also comprises a position sensor to monitor travel of the piston.
A system for automatically discharging sand from a sand separator. The system includes a first and second valves and a choke valve disposed in a discharge line from a sand separator. A pressure transducer measures pressure in the line between the first and second valves. A controller operates the valves to initiate and terminate the discharge sequence. An emergency shutdown valve is positioned upstream of the sand separator and is operative to shut down the system if the pressure reading by the transducer exceeds a predetermined amount.
A tool for installing and/or extracting a VR plug in a wellhead within a cellar or other cramped space. The tool includes a lubricator having an internal rod, a tubular housing, an elbow or angled joint, and a flexible cable having a connector to grip and release the VR plug. The lubricator drives the cable through the housing and valves to the position where the VR plug will be installed / extracted. Rotating the internal rod of the lubricator threads or unthreads the VR plug to or from the wellhead, respectively.
E21B 33/072 - Well headsSetting-up thereof having provision for introducing objects or fluids into, or removing objects from, wells for cable-operated tools
E21B 34/02 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in well heads
A compression assembly for maintaining integrity of the seals in a stuffing box. The compression assembly includes a housing which is adapted to connect to the body of a stuffing box. There is an internal annular piston chamber formed in the housing and an annular piston reciprocally disposed in the piston chamber. There is a chamber formed by piston cylinder walls and the top of the piston whereby grease or other fluid under pressure can be introduced so as to exert pressure on the piston and hence movement thereof toward the stuffing box seals. The assembly also comprises a position sensor to monitor travel of the piston.
A system and method for determining when a sand separator should be purged to remove solids from the sand separator. The system can include an acoustic sensor which detects the frequency of audible sound coming from the inner chamber of the vessel and generate a signature signal representative of the frequency of audible sound. There is a processor connected to the acoustic sensor and configured to compare the signature signal with a set frequency range of audible sound which in turn generates a signal indicating when the signature frequency and the set frequency are in overlapping relationship.
G01N 29/14 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic wavesVisualisation of the interior of objects by transmitting ultrasonic or sonic waves through the object using acoustic emission techniques
G01N 29/036 - Analysing fluids by measuring frequency or resonance of acoustic waves
B01D 21/34 - Controlling the feed distributionControlling the liquid level
G01F 11/28 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with stationary measuring chambers having constant volume during measurement
G01F 11/40 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with stationary measuring chambers having constant volume during measurement with supply or discharge valves of the rectilinearly-moved slide type for fluent or solid material
G01F 11/34 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with stationary measuring chambers having constant volume during measurement with supply and discharge valves of the lift or plug-lift type for fluent solid material
G01F 11/46 - Apparatus requiring external operation adapted at each repeated and identical operation to measure and separate a predetermined volume of fluid or fluent solid material from a supply or container, without regard to weight, and to deliver it with stationary measuring chambers having constant volume during measurement with supply or discharge valves of the rotary or oscillatory type for fluent solid material
A system for controlling sand discharge from a plurality of sand separators each of which has a dump line and an actuated valve apparatus in the dump line. There is a first controller which is operatively connected to the actuated valve assemblies and is configured to open one of the actuated valve assemblies in response to a parameter such as internal pressure in the sand separator. There is a second controller which is connected to the first controller and which is also connected to an actuated discharge valve in a common discharge line to which all of the dump lines are connected. On a command from the first controller to the second controller that a selected one of the actuated valve assemblies is opening, the second controller opens the discharge valve.
A system for automatically discharging sand from a sand separator. The system includes a first and second valves and a choke valve disposed in a discharge line from a sand separator. A pressure transducer measures pressure in the line between the first and second valves. A controller operates the valves to initiate and terminate the discharge sequence. An emergency shutdown valve is positioned upstream of the sand separator and is operative to shut down the system if the pressure reading by the transducer exceeds a predetermined amount.
A system for automatically discharging sand from a sand separator. The system includes a first and second valves and a choke valve disposed in a discharge line from a sand separator. A pressure transducer measures pressure in the line between the first and second valves. A control panel operates the valves to initiate and terminate the discharge sequence. An emergency shutdown valve is positioned upstream of the sand separator and is operative to shut down the system if the pressure reading by the transducer exceeds a predetermined amount.
A system for automatically discharging sand from a sand separator. The system includes a first and second valves and a choke valve disposed in a discharge line from a sand separator. A pressure transducer measures pressure in the line between the first and second valves. A control panel operates the valves to initiate and terminate the discharge sequence. An emergency shutdown valve is positioned upstream of the sand separator and is operative to shut down the system if the pressure reading by the transducer exceeds a predetermined amount.
A tool for installing and/or extracting a VR plug in a wellhead within a cellar or other cramped space. The tool includes a lubricator having an internal rod, a tubular housing, an elbow or angled joint, and a flexible cable having a connector to grip and release the VR plug. The lubricator drives the cable through the housing and valves to the position where the VR plug will be installed/extracted. Rotating the internal rod of the lubricator threads or unthreads the VR plug to or from the wellhead, respectively.
An automated lubrication system for large industrial use delivering high pressure lubrication from a pumping unit to a manifold for disbursement in metered quantities for maintenance operations synchronized through logic control to regular operations of equipment to prevent or minimize interference.
F16N 29/02 - Special means in lubricating arrangements or systems providing for the indication or detection of undesired conditionsUse of devices responsive to conditions in lubricating arrangements or systems for influencing the supply of lubricant
F16N 7/38 - Arrangements for supplying oil or unspecified lubricant from a stationary reservoir or the equivalent in or on the machine or member to be lubricated with a separate pumpCentral lubrication systems
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