A subsurface representation may define subsurface configuration of a subsurface region. A grid connectivity graph for the subsurface representation may include (1) nodes that represent cells within the subsurface representation, and (2) edges between the nodes that represent connectivity between the cells within the subsurface representation. The grid connectivity graph may be filtered to remove edges that do not satisfy a connectivity criterion. The filtered grid connectivity graph may be used to compute a linear solver preconditioner that improves the performance of the subsurface simulation.
Characteristics of a reservoir may be used to generate multiple models of the reservoir with hydraulic fractures. Simulated configurations of the hydraulic fractures in the models may be used to select one or more of the models as representative model(s) for the reservoir. The representative model(s) may be used in development of the reservoir. Hydraulic fracturing may increase productivity at shale and tight rock reservoir by creating more effective flow paths to production.
Embodiments are provided herein for in situ upgrading of a heavy hydrocarbon in a reservoir having an injection well and a production well, or a well that is alternately operated as an injection well and a production well. Embodiments are also provided herein for selecting a degradable solvent for use in a process for in situ upgrading of a heavy hydrocarbon in a reservoir having an injection well and a production well, or a well that is alternately operated as an injection well and a production well.
E21B 43/22 - Emploi de produits chimiques ou à activité bactérienne
C09K 8/58 - Compositions pour les méthodes de récupération assistée pour l'extraction d'hydrocarbures, c. à d. pour améliorer la mobilité de l'huile, p.ex. fluides de déplacement
C09K 8/584 - Compositions pour les méthodes de récupération assistée pour l'extraction d'hydrocarbures, c. à d. pour améliorer la mobilité de l'huile, p.ex. fluides de déplacement caractérisées par l'utilisation de tensio-actifs spécifiques
E21B 43/16 - Procédés de récupération assistée pour l'extraction d'hydrocarbures
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING GEOSTRUCTURAL PROPERTIES AS A FUNCTION OF POSITION IN A SUBSURFACE REGION OF INTEREST
Systems and methods are disclosed for identifying and displaying geostructural properties as a function of lithology, horizons, and faults interpreted from well and seismic data. Exemplary implementations may include obtaining an initial fracture distribution grid model; obtaining training structural deformation data; obtaining training subsurface lithology parameter data; obtaining training fracture attribute data; and training the initial fracture distribution grid model to generate a trained fracture distribution grid model.
A system for fracturing multiple wellbores on a multi-well pad can include a missile that receives high-pressure fracturing fluid from a plurality of pump truck. The system can also include a main manifold that receives the high-pressure fracturing fluid from the missile, where the main manifold includes multiple valves and multiple output channels, where each of the valves are operated between an open position and a closed position. The system can further include multiple wellbores including a first wellbore, a second wellbore, and a third wellbore, where the wellbores are connected to the output channels of the main manifold. The valves of the main manifold can be operated to enable simultaneous flow of the high-pressure fracturing fluid to the first wellbore, the second wellbore, and the third wellbore so that the first wellbore, the second wellbore, and the third wellbore are fractured simultaneously.
A process is provided for recovering hydrocarbons, such as heavy oils, from a subterranean reservoir. The process includes providing a subcritical or a supercritical aqueous fluid at a high temperature and high pressure to the underground hydrocarbon reservoir, injecting the aqueous fluid into the reservoir to heat the hydrocarbons in the reservoir, and recovering the heated hydrocarbons from the reservoir. In some cases, the supercritical fluid is also used to upgrade the hydrocarbons and/or facilitate the transportation of the hydrocarbons from the production field to another location, such as a refinery. Advantageously, isentropic expansion may be employed anywhere in the system for a more efficient and effective processes and systems.
Strain and time-strain measurement in a well enables derivation of a constant that links the two. Knowledge of the constant along with time-strain measurement at another well enables estimation of strain at the other well.
A fuel composition is described. The composition contains gasoline and an aryloxy alkylamine additive. The structure of the aryloxy alkylamine additive is given by Formula (I) where the aryloxy alkylamine additive is present in about 10 to about 750 ppm by weight based on total weight of the fuel composition. X is a hydrocarbyl group having 1 or 2 carbon atoms. R1 and R2 are independently hydrogen or substituted hydrocarbyl group having up to 36 carbon atoms..
C07C 217/50 - Ethers d'hydroxyamines de structure indéterminée, p.ex. obtenus par réaction d'époxydes avec des hydroxyamines
C10L 1/222 - Composés organiques contenant de l'azote contenant au moins une liaison simple carbone-azote
C10L 10/02 - Utilisation d'additifs à des fins particulières dans les combustibles ou les feux pour réduire l'émission de fumée
C10L 10/04 - Utilisation d'additifs à des fins particulières dans les combustibles ou les feux pour réduire la corrosion ou l'encrassage
C10L 10/06 - Utilisation d'additifs à des fins particulières dans les combustibles ou les feux pour faciliter l'enlèvement de la suie
C10L 1/223 - Composés organiques contenant de l'azote contenant au moins une liaison simple carbone-azote comportant au moins un groupe amino lié à un atome de carbone aromatique
An improved process and catalyst system for making a base oil product and for reducing base oil aromatics content, while also providing good product yields. The process and catalyst system generally involves the use of a bimetallic SSZ-91 catalyst by contacting the catalyst with a hydrocarbon feedstock to provide dewaxed base oil products.
B01J 23/62 - Métaux du groupe du platine avec du gallium, de l'indium, du thallium, du germanium, de l'étain ou du plomb
B01J 23/89 - Catalyseurs contenant des métaux, oxydes ou hydroxydes métalliques non prévus dans le groupe du cuivre ou des métaux du groupe du fer combinés à des métaux nobles
C10G 45/62 - Raffinage des huiles d'hydrocarbures au moyen d'hydrogène ou de composés donneurs d'hydrogène pour changer la structure du squelette de certains hydrocarbures sans craquer les autres hydrocarbures présents, p.ex. pour abaisser le point d'écoulement; Hydrocraquage sélectif des paraffines normales caractérisé par le catalyseur utilisé contenant des métaux du groupe du platine ou leur composés
C10G 45/64 - Raffinage des huiles d'hydrocarbures au moyen d'hydrogène ou de composés donneurs d'hydrogène pour changer la structure du squelette de certains hydrocarbures sans craquer les autres hydrocarbures présents, p.ex. pour abaisser le point d'écoulement; Hydrocraquage sélectif des paraffines normales caractérisé par le catalyseur utilisé contenant des alumino-silicates cristallins, p.ex. des tamis moléculaires
Provided is a novel catalyst comprised of an alumina, silica-alumina, and a zeolite containing base impregnated with Ni, Mo, and W. In one embodiment, the trimetallic catalyst is layered with a conventional hydrocracking pretreat catalyst to provide a catalyst combination useful in hydrotreating a feed to a hydrocracking stage.
B01J 29/48 - Zéolites aluminosilicates cristallines; Leurs composés isomorphes du type pentasil, p.ex. types ZSM-5, ZSM-8 ou ZSM-11 contenant de l'arsenic, de l'antimoine, du bismuth, du vanadium, du niobium, du tantale, du polonium, du chrome, du molybdène, du tungstène, du manganèse, du technétium ou du rhénium
B01J 29/06 - Zéolites aluminosilicates cristallines; Leurs composés isomorphes
B01J 37/02 - Imprégnation, revêtement ou précipitation
C10G 49/04 - Traitement des huiles d'hydrocarbures, en présence d'hydrogène ou de composés donneurs d'hydrogène, non prévu dans un seul des groupes , , , ou caractérisé par le catalyseur utilisé contenant du nickel, du cobalt, du chrome, du molybdène ou du tungstène, ou leurs composés
An improved process and catalyst system for making a base oil product and for improving base oil cloud point and pour point characteristics, while also providing good product yields. The process and catalyst system generally involves the use of a layered catalyst system comprising an SSZ-91 catalyst and an SSZ-32X catalyst arranged to sequentially contact a hydrocarbon feedstock with both catalysts and thereby provide dewaxed base oil products.
C10G 45/62 - Raffinage des huiles d'hydrocarbures au moyen d'hydrogène ou de composés donneurs d'hydrogène pour changer la structure du squelette de certains hydrocarbures sans craquer les autres hydrocarbures présents, p.ex. pour abaisser le point d'écoulement; Hydrocraquage sélectif des paraffines normales caractérisé par le catalyseur utilisé contenant des métaux du groupe du platine ou leur composés
C10G 45/64 - Raffinage des huiles d'hydrocarbures au moyen d'hydrogène ou de composés donneurs d'hydrogène pour changer la structure du squelette de certains hydrocarbures sans craquer les autres hydrocarbures présents, p.ex. pour abaisser le point d'écoulement; Hydrocraquage sélectif des paraffines normales caractérisé par le catalyseur utilisé contenant des alumino-silicates cristallins, p.ex. des tamis moléculaires
C10G 65/04 - Traitement des huiles d'hydrocarbures, uniquement par plusieurs procédés d'hydrotraitement uniquement par plusieurs étapes en série ne comprenant que des étapes de raffinage
The present invention is directed to a method for the prediction of coke morphology from feed characteristics using cross-polarized light optical microscopy, image segmentation, and statistical analysis. In particular, the method comprises performing a microcarbon test (MCRT) on a coker feed, ASTM D 4530 to produce a MCRT coke sample, using cross-polarized light optical microscopy at 100X, 200X or 500X, preferably 500X, to produce a photo of the MCRT coke sample, using machine learning segmentation software to produce a segmented output file that comprises a partitioned image with multiple segments, determining structural parameters of output file by applying statistical analysis weighted by area, and correlating the resulting statistical analysis to a coke morphology. Preferably, the structural parameter is Feret maximum, number of particles less than or equal to 100 microns or area calculated by statistical analysis.
C10B 57/04 - Autres procédés de carbonisation ou de cokéfaction; Caractéristiques générales des procédés de distillation destructive utilisant des charges de composition spéciale
C10G 9/00 - Craquage thermique non catalytique, en l'absence d'hydrogène, des huiles d'hydrocarbures
Provided is a novel catalyst for use in the second stage of a two-stage hydrocracking process. The present process comprises hydrocracking a hydrocarbon feed in a first stage. The catalyst in the first stage is a conventional hydrocracking catalyst. The product from the first stage can then be transferred to a second hydrocracking stage. The catalyst used in the second stage of the present hydrocracking process comprises a base impregnated with metals from Group 6 and Groups 8 through 10 of the Periodic Table, and an organic acid. The base of the catalyst used in the present second hydrocracking stage comprises alumina, an amorphous silica-alumina (ASA) material, and a USY zeolite. Improved naphtha production is achieved.
The present disclosure provides a fuel composition that includes hydrocarbon-based fuel boiling in the gasoline or diesel range; an amine-based detergent given by formula R1-O-(CH2)m-NHR2, wherein the additive is present in about 10 ppm to about 750 ppm by weight based on total weight of the fuel composition; wherein R1 is a hydrocarbylgroup having 8 to 20 carbons, R2 is hydrogen or (CH2)nNH2 moiety, and wherein m, n are independently integers having a value of 3 or greater; and one or more nitrogen-containing detergent.
C10L 1/23 - Composés organiques contenant de l'azote contenant au moins une liaison azote-oxygène, p.ex. composés nitrés, nitrates, nitrites
C10L 1/238 - Composés macromoléculaires obtenus par des réactions autres que celles faisant intervenir uniquement des liaisons non saturées carbone-carbone
The process comprises hydrocracking a hydrocarbon feed in a single stage. The catalyst comprises a base impregnated with metals from Group 6 and Groups 8 through 10 of the Periodic Table, as well as citric acid. The base of the catalyst used in the present hydrocracking process comprises alumina, an amorphous silica-alumina (ASA) material, a USY zeolite, and a beta zeolite.
C10G 65/12 - Traitement des huiles d'hydrocarbures, uniquement par plusieurs procédés d'hydrotraitement uniquement par plusieurs étapes en série comprenant des étapes de craquage et d'autres étapes d'hydrotraitement
C10G 45/16 - Raffinage des huiles d'hydrocarbures au moyen d'hydrogène ou de composés donneurs d'hydrogène pour éliminer des hétéro-atomes sans modifier le squelette de l'hydrocarbure mis en œuvre et sans craquage en hydrocarbures à point d'ébullition inférieur; Hydrofinissage avec des particules solides en mouvement dispersés dans l'huile, p.ex. sous forme de bouillie
C10G 47/26 - Craquage des huiles d'hydrocarbures, en présence d'hydrogène ou de composés donneurs d'hydrogène, pour obtenir des fractions à point d'ébullition inférieur avec des particules solides en mouvement en suspension dans de l'huile, p.ex. sous forme de bouillie
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTINUOUS MEASUREMENT OF EROSION AND CORROSION IN OIL AND GAS FACILITIES
Disclosed are systems and methods for detecting the erosion and corrosion effects of solids during oil and/or gas production. An erosion corrosion detector (BCD) is positioned in fluid communication with a pipe in a production facility such that a sensor element of the BCD contacts at least a partial stream of produced fluid in the pipe. Changes in one or more physical measurement of the BCD and/or changes in pressure drop across the sensor element are monitored over time. The changes are interpreted to identify whether there is loss of materials (e.g., metal) in the production facility, quantify of this loss, and determine the mechanisms through which this loss is occurring. A control system can receive the change in the physical measurement and/or the pressure drop over time as input into a control strategy for controlling a well control valve to control a rate of production of well fluids.
G01N 17/02 - Systèmes de mesure électro-chimique de l'action due aux intempéries, de la corrosion ou de la protection contre la corrosion
G01F 1/88 - Débitmètres massiques indirects, p.ex. mesurant le débit volumétrique et la densité, la température ou la pression avec mesure de la différence de pression pour déterminer le débit volumétrique
The process comprises hydrocracking a hydrocarbon feed in a single stage. The catalyst comprises a base impregnated with metals from Group 6 and Groups 8 through 10 of the Periodic Table. The base of the catalyst used in the present hydrocracking process comprises alumina, an amorphous silica-alumina (ASA) material, aUSY zeolite, optionally a beta zeolite, and zeolite ZSM-12.
B01J 29/08 - Zéolites aluminosilicates cristallines; Leurs composés isomorphes du type faujasite, p.ex. du type X ou Y
B01J 29/16 - Zéolites aluminosilicates cristallines; Leurs composés isomorphes du type faujasite, p.ex. du type X ou Y contenant de l'arsenic, de l'antimoine, du bismuth, du vanadium, du niobium, du tantale, du polonium, du chrome, du molybdène, du tungstène, du manganèse, du technétium ou du rhénium
Bulk catalysts comprised of oxides of nickel, molybdenum, tungsten and titanium and methods for synthesizing bulk catalysts are provided. The catalysts are useful for hydroprocessing, particularly hydrodesulfurization and hydrodenitrogenation, of hydrocarbon feedstocks. The bulk catalyst precursor is not calcined and comprises hydroxides.
B01J 35/10 - Catalyseurs caractérisés par leur forme ou leurs propriétés physiques, en général solides caractérisés par leurs propriétés de surface ou leur porosité
C10G 45/08 - Raffinage des huiles d'hydrocarbures au moyen d'hydrogène ou de composés donneurs d'hydrogène pour éliminer des hétéro-atomes sans modifier le squelette de l'hydrocarbure mis en œuvre et sans craquage en hydrocarbures à point d'ébullition inférieur; Hydrofinissage caractérisé par le catalyseur utilisé contenant du nickel ou du cobalt, ou leurs composés en combinaison avec du chrome, du molybdène ou du tungstène, ou leurs composés
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MTW-ZEOLITE AS SUPPORT FOR SECOND STAGE HYDROCRACKING CATALYSTS WITH IMPROVED SELECTIVITY AND COLD FLOW PROPERTY OF DISTILLATE PRODUCTS
The present process comprises hydrocracking a hydrocarbon feed in a first stage. The catalyst in the first stage is a conventional hydrocracking catalyst. The product from the first stage can then be transferred to a second hydrocracking stage. The catalyst used in the second stage of the present hydrocracking process comprises a base impregnated with metals from Group 6 and Groups 8 through 10 of the Periodic Table. The base of the catalyst used in the present second hydrocracking stage comprises alumina, an amorphous silica-alumina (ASA) material, a USY zeolite and zeolite ZSM-12.
B01J 29/48 - Zéolites aluminosilicates cristallines; Leurs composés isomorphes du type pentasil, p.ex. types ZSM-5, ZSM-8 ou ZSM-11 contenant de l'arsenic, de l'antimoine, du bismuth, du vanadium, du niobium, du tantale, du polonium, du chrome, du molybdène, du tungstène, du manganèse, du technétium ou du rhénium
Provided in one embodiment is a continuous process for converting waste plastic comprising polyethylene and/or polypropylene into recycle for polypropylene polymerization. The process comprises selecting waste plastics containing polyethylene, polypropylene, or a mixture thereof, and passing the waste plastics through a pyrolysis reactor to thermally crack at least a portion of the polyolefin waste and produce a pyrolyzed effluent. The pyrolyzed effluent is separated into offgas, a pyrolysis oil comprising a naphtha, diesel and heavy fractions, and char. The pyrolysis oil, or at least a fraction, is passed to a filtration/metal oxide treatment, with the treated product passed to a refinery FCC unit. A liquid petroleum gas C3 olefin/paraffin mixture fraction is recovered from the FCC unit, as well as a C4 olefin/paraffm mixture fraction. The C3 olefin fraction can be passed to a propylene polymerization reactor, and the C3 paraffin passed to a dehydrogenation unit to produce propylene for further polymerization.
C10B 53/07 - Distillation destructive spécialement conçue pour des matières premières solides particulières ou sous forme spéciale de matières polymères synthétiques, p.ex. pneumatiques
C10G 1/00 - Production de mélanges liquides d'hydrocarbures à partir de schiste bitumineux, de sable pétrolifère ou de matières carbonées solides non fusibles ou similaires, p.ex. bois, charbon
C10G 31/09 - Raffinage des huiles d'hydrocarbures, en l'absence d'hydrogène, par des méthodes non prévues ailleurs par filtration
21.
HIGH PERFORMANCE GREASE COMPOSITIONS WITH A RENEWABLE BASE OIL
The present invention is directed to high-performance grease compositions based on renewal base oils. The compositions disclosed in this invention with or without performance additives delineate superior anti-wear, anti-friction, thermal & oxidation stability, high temperature long life, low noise, low thickener content, better dispersion in renewable base oil compared to identical grease compositions prepared with conventional mineral and synthetic base oils. The grease compositions formed from renewable base oils may be utilized in bearings and gears in automotive, industrial and marine applications.
The present disclosure is directed to polyanionic surfactants, surfactant mixtures, compositions derived thereof, and uses thereof in hydrocarbon recovery. Methods of making polyanionic surfactants are also described.
C09K 8/584 - Compositions pour les méthodes de récupération assistée pour l'extraction d'hydrocarbures, c. à d. pour améliorer la mobilité de l'huile, p.ex. fluides de déplacement caractérisées par l'utilisation de tensio-actifs spécifiques
B82Y 30/00 - Nanotechnologie pour matériaux ou science des surfaces, p.ex. nanocomposites
C09K 8/60 - Compositions pour activer la production en agissant sur la formation souterraine
23.
POLYANIONIC SURFACTANTS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THEREOF
The present disclosure is directed to polyanionic surfactants, surfactant mixtures, compositions derived thereof, and uses thereof in hydrocarbon recovery. Methods of making polyanionic surfactants are also described.
C09K 8/584 - Compositions pour les méthodes de récupération assistée pour l'extraction d'hydrocarbures, c. à d. pour améliorer la mobilité de l'huile, p.ex. fluides de déplacement caractérisées par l'utilisation de tensio-actifs spécifiques
B82Y 30/00 - Nanotechnologie pour matériaux ou science des surfaces, p.ex. nanocomposites
C09K 8/60 - Compositions pour activer la production en agissant sur la formation souterraine
24.
POLYANIONIC SURFACTANTS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THEREOF
The present disclosure is directed to polyanionic surfactants, surfactant mixtures, compositions derived thereof, and uses thereof in hydrocarbon recovery. Methods of making polyanionic surfactants are also described.
C09K 23/42 - Utilisation de substances comme agents émulsifiants, humidifiants, dispersants ou générateurs de mousse Éthers, p.ex. éthers polyglycoliques d'alcools ou de phénols
C09K 23/10 - Dérivés d'acides sulfocarboxyliques ou sulfopolycarboxyliques de bas poids moléculaire
C09K 8/584 - Compositions pour les méthodes de récupération assistée pour l'extraction d'hydrocarbures, c. à d. pour améliorer la mobilité de l'huile, p.ex. fluides de déplacement caractérisées par l'utilisation de tensio-actifs spécifiques
E21B 43/22 - Emploi de produits chimiques ou à activité bactérienne
25.
POLYANIONIC SURFACTANTS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THEREOF
The present disclosure is directed to polyanionic surfactants, surfactant mixtures, compositions derived thereof, and uses thereof such as in oil and gas operations. Methods of making polyanionic surfactants are also described.
C09K 8/584 - Compositions pour les méthodes de récupération assistée pour l'extraction d'hydrocarbures, c. à d. pour améliorer la mobilité de l'huile, p.ex. fluides de déplacement caractérisées par l'utilisation de tensio-actifs spécifiques
E21B 43/22 - Emploi de produits chimiques ou à activité bactérienne
26.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY FOR PLASTIC WASTE TO POLYETHYLENE VIA OIL REFINERY WITH FILTERING AND METAL OXIDE TREATMENT OF PYROLYSIS OIL
Provided in one embodiment is a continuous process for converting waste plastic comprising polyethylene and/or polypropylene into recycle for polyethylene polymerization. The process comprises selecting waste plastics containing polyethylene, polypropylene, or a mixture thereof, and passing the waste plastics through a pyrolysis reactor to thermally crack at least a portion of the polyolefin waste and produce a pyrolyzed effluent. The pyrolyzed effluent is separated into offgas, a pyrolysis oil comprising a naphtha, diesel and heavy fractions, and char. The pyrolysis oil, or at least a fraction, is passed to a filtration/metal oxide treatment, with the treated product passed to a refinery FCC unit. A liquid petroleum gas C3 olefin/paraffin mixture fraction is recovered from the FCC unit, as well as a C4 olefin/paraffin mixture fraction. The liquid petroleum gas C3 olefin/paraffin mixture fraction is passed to a steam cracker for ethylene production.
C10B 53/07 - Distillation destructive spécialement conçue pour des matières premières solides particulières ou sous forme spéciale de matières polymères synthétiques, p.ex. pneumatiques
C10G 1/00 - Production de mélanges liquides d'hydrocarbures à partir de schiste bitumineux, de sable pétrolifère ou de matières carbonées solides non fusibles ou similaires, p.ex. bois, charbon
C10G 31/09 - Raffinage des huiles d'hydrocarbures, en l'absence d'hydrogène, par des méthodes non prévues ailleurs par filtration
27.
POLYANIONIC SURFACTANTS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THEREOF
The present disclosure is directed to polyanionic surfactants, surfactant mixtures, compositions derived thereof, and uses thereof in hydrocarbon recovery. Methods of making polyanionic surfactants are also described.
C09K 8/584 - Compositions pour les méthodes de récupération assistée pour l'extraction d'hydrocarbures, c. à d. pour améliorer la mobilité de l'huile, p.ex. fluides de déplacement caractérisées par l'utilisation de tensio-actifs spécifiques
B82Y 30/00 - Nanotechnologie pour matériaux ou science des surfaces, p.ex. nanocomposites
C09K 8/60 - Compositions pour activer la production en agissant sur la formation souterraine
Embodiments of conservative, sequential fully implicit compositional reservoir simulation are disclosed where 1) pressure, 2) saturation, 3) component balance, and 4) phase equilibrium are computed sequentially to solve for movement of liquid and gas phases over a series of time-steps until convergence to represent fluid flow within the subterranean reservoir. All molecular components in each of the liquid and gas phases are fixed to move with an equivalent phase velocity. Thermodynamic fluxes are accounted for when computing phase equilibrium by computing a difference between fluid volume and pore volume. A hybrid upwinding scheme can be employed to reorder cells based on upwind direction to improve the saturation convergence, especially when phase equilibrium significantly alters the cell properties. The conservative, sequential fully implicit compositional reservoir simulation embodiments can be implemented in a multiscale finite volume formulation as it lends itself to modular programming design and provides natural physical interpretation.
E21B 49/00 - Test pour déterminer la nature des parois des trous de forage; Essais de couches; Procédés ou appareils pour prélever des échantillons du terrain ou de fluides en provenance des puits, spécialement adaptés au forage du sol ou aux puits
29.
HYDROFRACTURING APPLICATIONS UTILIZING DRILLING CUTTINGS FOR ENHANCEMENT OF WELLBORE PERMEABILITY
The present disclosure provides methods and systems for hydrofracturing processes utilizing native drilling cuttings to enhance wellbore permeability. The native drilling cuttings are obtained during drilling operations and may be used in hydrofracturing applications without further grinding or processing. The native drilling cuttings can be combined into a slurry and injected into a well for the hydrofracturing application. In some cases, the native drilling cuttings are dried before combining them with the slurry.
A process for selectively making hydrocracked n-paraffins from hydrocarbon compositions comprising heavy n-paraffins is disclosed. The process generally comprises the use of a hydrocracking catalyst comprising an unsulfided low acidity noble metal containing zeolite. The invention is useful for making lighter n-paraffin products for various applications, generally including upgrading hydrocarbon feedstocks to produce fuels, solvents, lubricants, chemicals and other hydrocarbonaceous compositions, and more particularly, as feedstocks for ethylene and linear alkyl benzene production and as jet and diesel fuel blend components.
C10G 69/00 - Traitement des huiles d'hydrocarbures par au moins un procédé d'hydrotraitement et au moins un autre procédé de conversion
C10G 67/04 - Traitement des huiles d'hydrocarbures, uniquement par au moins un procédé d'hydrotraitement et au moins un procédé de raffinage en l'absence d'hydrogène uniquement par plusieurs étapes en série comprenant une extraction par solvant comme étape de raffinage en l'absence d'hydrogène
C10G 69/06 - Traitement des huiles d'hydrocarbures par au moins un procédé d'hydrotraitement et au moins un autre procédé de conversion uniquement par plusieurs étapes en série comprenant au moins une étape de craquage thermique en l'absence d'hydrogène
31.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY FOR PLASTIC WASTE TO POLYETHYLENE VIA REFINERY FCC OR FCC/ALKYLATION UNITS
Provided in one embodiment is a continuous process for converting waste plastic into recycle for polyethylene polymerization. The process comprises selecting waste plastics containing polyethylene and/or polypropylene, and passing the waste plastics through a pyrolysis reactor to thermally crack at least a portion of the polyolefin waste and produce a pyrolyzed effluent. The pyrolyzed effluent is separated into offgas, a pyrolysis oil and optionally wax comprising a naphtha/ diesel and heavy fraction, and char. The pyrolysis oil is passed to a refinery FCC unit from which a liquid petroleum gas C3 olefin/paraffin mixture fraction is recovered, as well as a C4 olefin/paraffin mixture fraction. In one embodiment, the pyrolysis oil is first passed to a FCC feed pretreater. The liquid petroleum gas C3 olefin/paraffin mixture fraction is passed to a steam cracker for ethylene production. The C4 olefin/paraffin mixture fraction is passed to a refinery alkylation unit, from which a n-butane and naphtha feed for a stream cracker to produce ethylene is recovered.
C10B 53/07 - Distillation destructive spécialement conçue pour des matières premières solides particulières ou sous forme spéciale de matières polymères synthétiques, p.ex. pneumatiques
C10B 57/06 - Autres procédés de carbonisation ou de cokéfaction; Caractéristiques générales des procédés de distillation destructive utilisant des charges de composition spéciale contenant des additifs
C10G 1/02 - Production de mélanges liquides d'hydrocarbures à partir de schiste bitumineux, de sable pétrolifère ou de matières carbonées solides non fusibles ou similaires, p.ex. bois, charbon par distillation
32.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING SUBSURFACE FEATURE PREDICTION PROBABILITY DISTRIBUTIONS AS A FUNCTION OF POSITION IN A SUBSURFACE VOLUME OF INTEREST
Systems and methods are disclosed for generating subsurface feature prediction probability distributions from a subsurface feature as a function of position in a subsurface volume of interest. A computer- implemented method includes: obtaining subsurface data and well data (202), generating subsurface feature values (204), generating subsurface feature realizations (206), generating subsurface feature realization uncertainty values (208), generating subsurface parameter values (210), generating subsurface parameter realizations (212), generating subsurface feature prediction probability distributions (216), generating a first representation of likelihoods of the subsurface feature values (218), and displaying the first representation (220).
Described herein are surfactant compositions for use in oil and gas operations. The surfactant compositions are stable under harsh conditions, including in formations that exhibit high salinity, high temperature, and/or high H2S concentration. Also provided are methods of using these compositions. Specifically an aqueous composition comprising: (i) a surfactant package, wherein the surfactant package comprises: (a) a surfactant comprising a branched, unbranched, saturated, or unsaturated C6-C32: 80(0-65): PO(0-65): EO(0-100)-X having a concentration within the aqueous composition of from 0.05% - 5% by weight, based on the total weight of the aqueous composition, wherein there is at least one BO, PO, or EO group, and wherein X comprises a sulfonate, a disulfonate, a carboxylate, a dicarboxylate, a sulfosuccinate, a disulfosuccinate, or hydrogen: and (b) olefin sulfonate and/or a disulfonate; and (ii) water.
C09K 8/584 - Compositions pour les méthodes de récupération assistée pour l'extraction d'hydrocarbures, c. à d. pour améliorer la mobilité de l'huile, p.ex. fluides de déplacement caractérisées par l'utilisation de tensio-actifs spécifiques
C09K 8/524 - Compositions pour éviter, limiter ou éliminer les dépôts, p.ex. pour le nettoyage les dépôts organiques, p.ex. paraffines ou asphaltènes
E21B 43/00 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour l'extraction de pétrole, de gaz, d'eau ou de matériaux solubles ou fusibles ou d'une suspension de matières minérales à partir de puits
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COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR THE RECOVERY OF OIL UNDER HARSH CONDITIONS
Described herein are surfactant compositions for use in oil and gas operations. The surfactant compositions are stable under harsh conditions, including in formations that exhibit high salinity, high temperature, and/or high H2S concentration. Also provided are methods of using these compositions.
C09K 8/584 - Compositions pour les méthodes de récupération assistée pour l'extraction d'hydrocarbures, c. à d. pour améliorer la mobilité de l'huile, p.ex. fluides de déplacement caractérisées par l'utilisation de tensio-actifs spécifiques
C09K 8/524 - Compositions pour éviter, limiter ou éliminer les dépôts, p.ex. pour le nettoyage les dépôts organiques, p.ex. paraffines ou asphaltènes
E21B 43/00 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour l'extraction de pétrole, de gaz, d'eau ou de matériaux solubles ou fusibles ou d'une suspension de matières minérales à partir de puits
An improved method for recovering metals from spent catalysts, particularly from spent slurry catalysts, is disclosed. The method and associated processes comprising the method are useful to recover spent catalyst metals used in the petroleum and chemical processing industries. The method generally involves a combination of a pyrometallurgical and a hydrometallurgical method and includes forming a potassium carbonate calcine of a KOH leach residue of the spent catalyst containing an insoluble Group VIIIB/Group VIB/Group VB metal compound combined with potassium carbonate, and extracting and recovering soluble Group VIB metal and soluble Group VB metal compounds from the potassium carbonate calcine.
A method of waste treatment includes treating partially-dewatered matrix with a first electron-beam radiation dose. The treated partially-dewatered matrix is transferred to a digester where the treated partially-dewatered matrix is subjected to anaerobic digestion. Biogas is recovered from the treated partially-dewatered matrix during the anaerobic digestion. The treated partially-dewatered matrix is dried and subjected to a second electron-beam radiation dose.
A23J 1/00 - Préparation des compositions à base de protéines pour l'alimentation; Ouverture des œufs par grandes quantités et séparation du jaune du blanc
Provided is a continuous process for converting waste plastic into recycle for polypropylene polymerization. The process comprises selecting waste plastics containing polyethylene and/or polypropylene, and passing the waste plastics through a pyrolysis reactor to thermally crack at least a portion of the polyolefin waste and produce a pyrolyzed effluent. The pyrolyzed effluent is separated into offgas, a naphtha/diesel fraction, a heavy fraction, and char. Pyrolysis oil and wax, comprising naphtha/diesel and heavy fractions, is passed to a refinery FCC unit. A liquid petroleum gas C3 olefin/paraffm mixture is recovered from the FCC unit. The C3 paraffins and C3 olefins are separated into different fractions with the C3 olefin fraction passed to a propylene polymerization reactor, and the C3 paraffin fraction passed optionally to a dehydrogenation unit to produce additional propylene.
C10B 53/07 - Distillation destructive spécialement conçue pour des matières premières solides particulières ou sous forme spéciale de matières polymères synthétiques, p.ex. pneumatiques
C10B 57/06 - Autres procédés de carbonisation ou de cokéfaction; Caractéristiques générales des procédés de distillation destructive utilisant des charges de composition spéciale contenant des additifs
C10G 1/02 - Production de mélanges liquides d'hydrocarbures à partir de schiste bitumineux, de sable pétrolifère ou de matières carbonées solides non fusibles ou similaires, p.ex. bois, charbon par distillation
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CIRCULAR ECONOMY FOR PLASTIC WASTE TO POLYPROPYLENE VIA REFINERY FCC AND ALKYLATION UNITS
Provided is a continuous process for converting waste plastic into recycle for polypropylene polymerization. The process comprises selecting waste plastics containing polyethylene and/or polypropylene and passing the waste plastics through a pyrolysis reactor to thermally crack at least a portion of the polyolefin waste and produce a pyrolyzed effluent. The pyrolyzed effluent is separated into offgas, a naphtha/diesel fraction, a heavy fraction, and char. Pyrolysis oil and wax, comprising the naphtha/diesel fraction and heavy fraction, is sent to a refinery FCC unit. A liquid petroleum gas C3 - C5 olefin/paraffm mixture is recovered from the FCC unit and passed to a refinery alkylation unit. A propane fraction is recovered from the alkylation unit and passed to a dehydrogenation unit to produce propylene. The propylene is passed to a propylene polymerization reactor.
C10B 53/07 - Distillation destructive spécialement conçue pour des matières premières solides particulières ou sous forme spéciale de matières polymères synthétiques, p.ex. pneumatiques
C10B 57/06 - Autres procédés de carbonisation ou de cokéfaction; Caractéristiques générales des procédés de distillation destructive utilisant des charges de composition spéciale contenant des additifs
C10G 1/02 - Production de mélanges liquides d'hydrocarbures à partir de schiste bitumineux, de sable pétrolifère ou de matières carbonées solides non fusibles ou similaires, p.ex. bois, charbon par distillation
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CIRCULAR ECONOMY FOR PLASTIC WASTE TO POLYETHYLENE AND CHEMICALS VIA REFINERY CRUDE UNIT
Provided is a continuous process for converting waste plastic into recycle for polyethylene polymerization or for normal alpha olefins. The process comprises selecting waste plastics containing polyethylene and/or polypropylene and then passing the waste plastics through a pyrolysis reactor to thermally crack at least a portion of the polyolefin waste and produce a pyrolyzed effluent. The pyrolyzed effluent is separated into offgas, a naphtha/diesel fraction, a heavy fraction, and char. The naphtha/diesel fraction is passed to a crude unit in a refinery from which is recovered a straight run naphtha fraction (C5-C8) or a propane/butane (C3-C4) fraction. The straight run naphtha fraction, or propane and butane (C3-C4) fraction, is passed to a steam cracker for ethylene production. The ethylene is converted to normal alpha olefin and/or polyethylene. Also, a heavy fraction from the pyrolysis reactor can be combined with a heavy fraction of normal alpha olefin stream recovered from the steam cracker. The combined heavy fraction and heavy fraction of normal alpha olefin stream can be passed to a wax hydrogenation zone to produce wax.
C10B 53/07 - Distillation destructive spécialement conçue pour des matières premières solides particulières ou sous forme spéciale de matières polymères synthétiques, p.ex. pneumatiques
C10B 57/06 - Autres procédés de carbonisation ou de cokéfaction; Caractéristiques générales des procédés de distillation destructive utilisant des charges de composition spéciale contenant des additifs
C10G 1/02 - Production de mélanges liquides d'hydrocarbures à partir de schiste bitumineux, de sable pétrolifère ou de matières carbonées solides non fusibles ou similaires, p.ex. bois, charbon par distillation
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CIRCULAR ECONOMY FOR PLASTIC WASTE TO POLYPROPYLENE AND LUBRICATING OIL VIA REFINERY FCC AND ISOMERIZATION DEWAXING UNITS
A continuous process for converting waste plastic into recycle for polypropylene polymerization is provided. The process integrates refinery operations to provide an effective and efficient recycle process. The process comprises selecting waste plastics containing polyethylene and polypropylene and then passing the waste plastics through a pyrolysis reactor to thermally crack at least a portion of the polyolefin waste and produce a pyrolyzed effluent. The pyrolyzed effluent is separated into offgas, a naphtha/diesel fraction, a heavy fraction, and char. The naphtha/diesel fraction is passed to a refinery FCC unit, from which is recovered a liquid petroleum gas C3 olefin/paraffin mixture. The C3 paraffins and C3 olefins are separated into different fractions with a propane/propylene splitter. The C3 olefin fraction is passed to a propylene polymerization reactor. The C3 paraffin fraction is optionally passed to a dehydrogenation unit to produce additional propylene and then the resulting C3 olefin is passed to a propylene polymerization reactor. The heavy fraction of pyrolyzed oil is passed to an isomerization dewaxing unit to produce a lubricating base oil.
C10B 53/07 - Distillation destructive spécialement conçue pour des matières premières solides particulières ou sous forme spéciale de matières polymères synthétiques, p.ex. pneumatiques
C10B 57/06 - Autres procédés de carbonisation ou de cokéfaction; Caractéristiques générales des procédés de distillation destructive utilisant des charges de composition spéciale contenant des additifs
C10G 1/02 - Production de mélanges liquides d'hydrocarbures à partir de schiste bitumineux, de sable pétrolifère ou de matières carbonées solides non fusibles ou similaires, p.ex. bois, charbon par distillation
41.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY FOR PLASTIC WASTE TO POLYETHYLENE AND LUBRICATING OIL VIA CRUDE AND ISOMERIZATION DEWAXING UNITS
Provided is a continuous process for converting waste plastic into recycle for polyethylene polymerization. In one embodiment, the process comprises selecting waste plastics containing polyethylene and/or polypropylene and passing the waste plastics through a pyrolysis reactor to thermally crack at least a portion of the polyolefin waste and produce a pyrolyzed effluent. The pyrolyzed effluent is separated into offgas, a naphtha/ diesel fraction, a heavy fraction, and char. The naphtha/ diesel fraction is passed to a crude unit distillation column in a refinery where a straight run naphtha (C5-C8) fraction or a propane/butane (C3-C4) fraction is recovered. The straight run naphtha fraction (C5-C8) or the propane/butane (C3-C4) fraction is passed to a steam cracker for ethylene production. The heavy fraction from the pyrolysis unit can also be passed to an isomerization dewaxing unit to produce a base oil.
C10B 53/07 - Distillation destructive spécialement conçue pour des matières premières solides particulières ou sous forme spéciale de matières polymères synthétiques, p.ex. pneumatiques
C10B 57/06 - Autres procédés de carbonisation ou de cokéfaction; Caractéristiques générales des procédés de distillation destructive utilisant des charges de composition spéciale contenant des additifs
C10G 1/02 - Production de mélanges liquides d'hydrocarbures à partir de schiste bitumineux, de sable pétrolifère ou de matières carbonées solides non fusibles ou similaires, p.ex. bois, charbon par distillation
42.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY FOR PLASTIC WASTE TO POLYTHYLENE VIA REFINERY CRUDE UNIT
Provided is a continuous process for converting waste plastic into a feedstock for polyethylene polymerization. The process comprises selecting waste plastics containing polyethylene and/or polypropylene, and then passing the waste plastics through a pyrolysis reactor to thermally crack at least a portion of the polyolefin waste and produce a pyrolyzed effluent. The pyrolyzed effluent is then separated into offgas, a pyrolysis oil comprising a naphtha/diesel/heavy fraction, and char. The pyrolysis oil is passed to a crude unit in a refinery from which a naphtha fraction (C5-C8), or a propane and butane (C3-C4) fraction, is recovered. The naphtha fraction, or propane and butane (C3-C4) fraction, is then passed to a steam cracker for ethylene production.
C10B 53/07 - Distillation destructive spécialement conçue pour des matières premières solides particulières ou sous forme spéciale de matières polymères synthétiques, p.ex. pneumatiques
C10B 57/06 - Autres procédés de carbonisation ou de cokéfaction; Caractéristiques générales des procédés de distillation destructive utilisant des charges de composition spéciale contenant des additifs
C10G 1/02 - Production de mélanges liquides d'hydrocarbures à partir de schiste bitumineux, de sable pétrolifère ou de matières carbonées solides non fusibles ou similaires, p.ex. bois, charbon par distillation
43.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY FOR PLASTIC WASTE TO POLYETHYLENE VIA REFINERY FCC AND ALKYLATION UNITS
Provided in one embodiment is a continuous process for converting waste plastic into recycle for polyethylene polymerization. The process comprises selecting waste plastics containing polyethylene and/or polypropylene, and passing the waste plastics through a pyrolysis reactor to thermally crack at least a portion of the polyolefin waste and produce a pyrolyzed effluent. The pyrolyzed effluent is separated into offgas, a pyrolysis oil and optionally wax comprising a naphtha/ diesel and heavy fraction, and char. The pyrolysis oil and wax is passed to a refinery FCC unit from which a liquid petroleum gas C3-C5 olefin/paraffm mixture fraction is recovered. The liquid petroleum gas C3-C5 olefin/paraffm mixture fraction is passed to a refinery alkylation unit, with a propane and butane fraction recovered from the alkylation unit. The propane and butane fraction is then passed to a steam cracker for ethylene production. In another embodiment, a naphtha fraction (C5-C8) is recovered from the alkylation unit and passed to the steam cracker. In another embodiment, a propane/propylene fraction (C3-C3=) is recovered from the FCC and passed to the steam cracker.
C10B 53/07 - Distillation destructive spécialement conçue pour des matières premières solides particulières ou sous forme spéciale de matières polymères synthétiques, p.ex. pneumatiques
C10B 57/06 - Autres procédés de carbonisation ou de cokéfaction; Caractéristiques générales des procédés de distillation destructive utilisant des charges de composition spéciale contenant des additifs
C10G 1/02 - Production de mélanges liquides d'hydrocarbures à partir de schiste bitumineux, de sable pétrolifère ou de matières carbonées solides non fusibles ou similaires, p.ex. bois, charbon par distillation
44.
COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR BREAKING FOAMS AND EMULSIONS
A silica-alumina based composite material for making hydroprocessing catalysts, is disclosed. The silica-alumina composite material generally comprises at least two silica-aluminas, the first being a modified first silica-alumina, and the second being a second silica-alumina that is unmodified or modified. The first silica-alumina is modified to comprise silica and alumina domains and a silica-alumina interphase. The second silica-alumina may also be modified at the same time or separately to comprise silica and alumina domains and a silica-alumina interphase. The first silica-alumina and the second silica-alumina differ in one or more physical and/or chemical characteristics, e.g., the ratio of silica to alumina, surface area, pore size, pore volume, silica domain size, or alumina domain size. The invention can be used for making catalyst base materials and catalysts useful for upgrading hydrocarbon feedstocks to produce fuels, lubricants, chemicals and other hydrocarbonaceous compositions.
B01J 29/06 - Zéolites aluminosilicates cristallines; Leurs composés isomorphes
B01J 29/08 - Zéolites aluminosilicates cristallines; Leurs composés isomorphes du type faujasite, p.ex. du type X ou Y
B01J 29/70 - Zéolites aluminosilicates cristallines; Leurs composés isomorphes de types caractérisés par leur structure spécifique non prévus dans les groupes
B01J 29/78 - Zéolites aluminosilicates cristallines; Leurs composés isomorphes de types caractérisés par leur structure spécifique non prévus dans les groupes contenant de l'arsenic, de l'antimoine, du bismuth, du vanadium, du niobium, du tantale, du polonium, du chrome, du molybdène, du tungstène, du manganèse, du technétium ou du rhénium
B01J 35/02 - Catalyseurs caractérisés par leur forme ou leurs propriétés physiques, en général solides
B01J 35/10 - Catalyseurs caractérisés par leur forme ou leurs propriétés physiques, en général solides caractérisés par leurs propriétés de surface ou leur porosité
B01J 37/02 - Imprégnation, revêtement ou précipitation
The present disclosure is directed to surfactants (in particular olefin sulfonates), surfactant packages, compositions derived thereof, and uses thereof in hydrocarbon recovery. Methods of making olefin sulfonate surfactants are also described.
E21B 43/22 - Emploi de produits chimiques ou à activité bactérienne
C09K 8/584 - Compositions pour les méthodes de récupération assistée pour l'extraction d'hydrocarbures, c. à d. pour améliorer la mobilité de l'huile, p.ex. fluides de déplacement caractérisées par l'utilisation de tensio-actifs spécifiques
C09K 8/68 - Compositions à base d'eau ou de solvants polaires contenant des composés organiques
E21B 43/16 - Procédés de récupération assistée pour l'extraction d'hydrocarbures
E21B 43/26 - Procédés pour activer la production par formation de crevasses ou de fractures
C09K 23/02 - Alkyl-sulfonates ou sels d'esters sulfuriques dérivant de mono-alcools
C09K 23/52 - Résines naturelles ou synthétiques ou leurs sels
The present disclosure is directed to surfactants (in particular olefin sulfonates), surfactant packages, compositions derived thereof, and uses thereof in hydrocarbon recovery. Methods of making olefin sulfonate surfactants are also described.
C09K 23/02 - Alkyl-sulfonates ou sels d'esters sulfuriques dérivant de mono-alcools
C09K 23/52 - Résines naturelles ou synthétiques ou leurs sels
C09K 8/584 - Compositions pour les méthodes de récupération assistée pour l'extraction d'hydrocarbures, c. à d. pour améliorer la mobilité de l'huile, p.ex. fluides de déplacement caractérisées par l'utilisation de tensio-actifs spécifiques
E21B 43/16 - Procédés de récupération assistée pour l'extraction d'hydrocarbures
E21B 43/26 - Procédés pour activer la production par formation de crevasses ou de fractures
The present disclosure is directed to surfactants (in particular olefin sulfonates), surfactant packages, compositions derived thereof, and uses thereof in hydrocarbon recovery. Methods of making olefin sulfonate surfactants are also described.
C09K 23/02 - Alkyl-sulfonates ou sels d'esters sulfuriques dérivant de mono-alcools
C09K 23/52 - Résines naturelles ou synthétiques ou leurs sels
C09K 8/584 - Compositions pour les méthodes de récupération assistée pour l'extraction d'hydrocarbures, c. à d. pour améliorer la mobilité de l'huile, p.ex. fluides de déplacement caractérisées par l'utilisation de tensio-actifs spécifiques
E21B 43/16 - Procédés de récupération assistée pour l'extraction d'hydrocarbures
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ESTIMATING REFINED RESERVOIR PRODUCTIVITY VALUES AS A FUNCTION OF POSITION IN A SUBSURFACE VOLUME OF INTEREST
Systems and methods are disclosed for estimating reservoir productivity values that maximize reservoir productivity of a refined well design corresponding to a reservoir productivity parameter. A computer-implemented method may use a computer system that includes non-transient electronic storage, a graphical user interface, and one or more physical computer processors. The computer-implemented method may include: obtaining multiple limited production parameter values, obtaining multiple refined well designs, obtaining a productivity algorithm that predicts a reservoir productivity based on a production parameter and a well design, and generating multiple refined reservoir productivity values as a function of position in the subsurface volume of interest by applying the multiple refined well designs and the multiple limited production parameter values to the productivity algorithm.
E21B 43/00 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour l'extraction de pétrole, de gaz, d'eau ou de matériaux solubles ou fusibles ou d'une suspension de matières minérales à partir de puits
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REDUCING FRICTION IN COMBUSTION ENGINES THROUGH FUEL ADDITIVES
Provided is a fuel composition for improving fuel efficiency. The fuel composition includes greater than 50 wt % of a hydrocarbon fuel boiling in the gasoline or diesel range, a minor amount a zinc chelator, and a minor amount of a friction modifier. The friction modifier includes at least one polar group.
An improved process for making a base oil and for improving base oil yields by combining an atmospheric resid feedstock with a base oil feedstock and forming a base oil product via hydroprocessing. The process generally involves subjecting a base oil feedstream comprising the atmospheric resid to hydrocracking and dewaxing steps, and optionally to hydrofinishing, to produce a light and heavy grade base oil product. A process is also disclosed for making a base oil having a viscosity index of 120 or greater from a base oil feedstock having a viscosity index of about 100 or greater that includes a narrow cut-point range vacuum gas oil. The invention is useful to make Group II and/or Group III/III+ base oils, and, in particular, to increase the yield of a heavy base oil product relative to a light base oil product produced in the process.
C10G 65/12 - Traitement des huiles d'hydrocarbures, uniquement par plusieurs procédés d'hydrotraitement uniquement par plusieurs étapes en série comprenant des étapes de craquage et d'autres étapes d'hydrotraitement
Provided herein are lubricant compositions comprising renewable base oils as embodied by hydrocarbon mixtures with controlled structure characteristics in combination with lubricant additives that address performance requirements and stricter environmental and fuel economy regulations. The lubricant composition provides performance in the cold crank simulated viscosity (CCS) vs Noack volatility relationship, which allows for the formulation of lower viscosity engine oils with improved fuel economy, improved fuel economy retention, and retained LSPI prevention additionally conferring improved characteristics to other devices or apparatus requiring lubrication.
C10M 171/00 - Compositions lubrifiantes caractérisées par des critères purement physiques, p.ex. contenant comme matériau de base, épaississant ou additif des ingrédients exclusivement caractérisés par des valeurs numériques particulières de leurs propriétés physi
A centralizer for use in high speed rotor dynamics applications includes a housing having a first end portion and a second end portion. The centralizer further includes a rotatable shaft positioned within a cavity of the housing. The centralizer also includes flexure springs that are each attached to and extend between the first end portion and the second end portion. The flexure springs are compressible toward a middle portion of the housing that is between the first end portion and the second end portion. The centralizer further includes roller wheels attached to the flexure springs.
An artificial lift system utilizing a downhole impeller-style pump and a motor at the surface. The system includes a centralizer for use with the rod string or tubing. The centralizer centralizes a rotating rod at intermediate points within the tubing string. The centralizer includes a plurality of flexure springs and bearings. A rod string tensioner induces a tension load on the rod string.
Disclosed are foam precursor compositions, foamed compositions, and methods of using these foamed compositions for the stimulation of unconventional reservoirs.
Disclosed herein are improved lubricating compositions effective to prevent or reduce low speed pre-ignition in an engine, as well as to prevent or reduce corrosion of engine components. The lubricating compositions include a base oil combined with a calcium chelate complex, optionally in further combination with additional additives.
Embodiments of methods, systems, and computer-readable media for coupling two or more simulators to simulate a coupled multi-physics model of a subsurface formation are provided. A coupling framework loads one or more simulators as shared libraries into a common process and a common memory space with a first simulator to create the coupled multiphysics model of the subsurface formation. During simulation, the coupling framework controls data exchange between the first simulator and the other simulator(s) through the common memory space and controls execution of the first simulator and the other simulator(s) responsive to the common process. In the event of two-way coupling, the coupling framework can receive feedback from the other simulator(s) and alter execution of the first simulator. In the event of grid misalignment, the coupling framework can map data between the first simulator and the other simulator(s) such as in a globally conservative (e.g., mass, energy, etc.) manner.
A coated pipe to transmit produced fluids in a system configured to recover hydrocarbons from a subterranean formation may include a pipe component configured to transmit the produced fluids and having an internal surface defining an inner diameter of the pipe component; and a coating deposited on the internal surface of the pipe component and configured to extend the life of the pipe component by mitigating erosion caused by the produced fluids during transmission thereof.
E21B 17/10 - Protecteurs contre l'usure; Dispositifs de centrage
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SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ESTIMATING A WELL DESIGN RESERVOIR PRODUCTIVITY AS A FUNCTION OF POSITION IN A SUBSURFACE VOLUME OF INTEREST BASED ON A RESERVOIR PRODUCTIVITY PARAMETER
Systems and methods for estimating reservoir productivity as a function of position in a subsurface volume of interest are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may: obtain subsurface data and well data corresponding to a subsurface volume of interest; obtain a parameter model; use the subsurface data and the well data to generate multiple production parameter maps; apply the parameter model to the multiple production parameter maps to generate refined production parameter values; generate multiple refined production parameter graphs; display the multiple refined production parameter graphs; generate one or more user input options; receive a defined well design and the one or more user input options selected by a user to generate limited production parameter values; generate a representation of estimated reservoir productivity as a function of position in the subsurface volume of interest using the defined well design and visual effects; and display the representation.
E21B 41/00 - Matériel ou accessoires non couverts par les groupes
G01V 99/00 - Matière non prévue dans les autres groupes de la présente sous-classe
E21B 43/00 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour l'extraction de pétrole, de gaz, d'eau ou de matériaux solubles ou fusibles ou d'une suspension de matières minérales à partir de puits
E21B 49/00 - Test pour déterminer la nature des parois des trous de forage; Essais de couches; Procédés ou appareils pour prélever des échantillons du terrain ou de fluides en provenance des puits, spécialement adaptés au forage du sol ou aux puits
Disclosed is a lubricating engine oil composition comprising a lubricating oil base stock as a major component, and at least one metal or metalloid hydrogen atom donor compound. Also disclosed is a method for preventing or reducing low speed pre-ignition in a direct injected, boosted, spark ignited internal combustion engine, and the use of at least one metal or metalloid hydrogen atom donor compound in a lubricating engine oil composition for preventing or reducing low speed pre-ignition in a direct injected, boosted, spark ignited internal combustion engine.
C10M 125/26 - Composés contenant du silicium ou du bore, p.ex. silice, sable
C10M 139/04 - Compositions lubrifiantes caractérisées en ce que l'additif est un composé organique non macromoléculaire contenant des atomes d'éléments non prévus dans l'un des groupes comportant une liaison silicium-carbone, p.ex. silanes
C10M 139/06 - Compositions lubrifiantes caractérisées en ce que l'additif est un composé organique non macromoléculaire contenant des atomes d'éléments non prévus dans l'un des groupes comportant une liaison métal-carbone
Disclosed herein is a fuel composition having (1) greater than 50 wt % of a hydrocarbon fuel boiling in the gasoline or diesel range and (2) a minor amount of a low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI)-reducing additive having one or more of an amidine, or a beta-amino alkanol having the structure [Formula]. R1, R2, R3, and R4 are each independently selected from hydrogen, aromatic ring, and a C1-C20 alkyl group and R5 is hydrogen or an alcohol having the structure (CH)R6-OH. R6 is hydrogen, a C1-C10 alkyl group, or a C1-C10 alkenyl group, or a salt thereof.
C10M 133/02 - Compositions lubrifiantes caractérisées en ce que l'additif est un composé organique non macromoléculaire contenant de l'azote comportant une chaîne carbonée de moins de 30 atomes
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AMINO ALKANEDIOLS AND CARBOXYLATE SALTS AS ADDITIVES FOR IMPROVING FUEL EFFICIENCY
Friction modifier and compositions containing the friction modifier as a fuel additive are provided. Methods for improving fuel efficiency using these compositions are also provided.
C10L 10/08 - Utilisation d'additifs à des fins particulières dans les combustibles ou les feux pour réduire l'usure
C10L 10/14 - Utilisation d'additifs à des fins particulières dans les combustibles ou les feux pour améliorer les propriétés à basse température
C10M 133/08 - Amines, p.ex. polyalkylènepolyamines; Amines quaternaires comportant des groupes amine liés à des atomes de carbone acycliques ou cycloaliphatiques contenant des groupes hydroxyle
C10M 141/06 - Compositions lubrifiantes caractérisées en ce que l'additif est un mélange d'au moins deux composés couverts par plus d'un des groupes principaux , chacun de ces composés étant un composé essentiel l'un d'eux, au moins, étant un composé organique contenant de l'azote
Embodiments of treating fluid comprising hydrocarbons, water, and polymer being produced from a hydrocarbon-bearing formation are provided. One embodiment comprises adding a concentration of a viscosity reducer to the fluid to degrade the polymer present in the fluid and adding a concentration of a neutralizer to the fluid to neutralize the viscosity reducer in the fluid. The viscosity reducer is buffered at a pH of 7 or less (e.g., at a pH of from 2 to 7, such as at a pH of from 3.5 to 7, or at a pH of from 5 to 7). The addition of the concentration of the viscosity reducer is in a sufficient quantity to allow for complete chemical degradation of the polymer prior to the addition of the concentration of the neutralizer in the fluid such that excess viscosity reducer is present in the fluid. The addition of the concentration of the neutralizer is sufficiently upstream of any surface fluid processing equipment to allow for complete neutralization of the excess viscosity reducer such that excess neutralizer is present in the fluid prior to the fluid reaching any of the surface fluid processing equipment.
C09K 8/58 - Compositions pour les méthodes de récupération assistée pour l'extraction d'hydrocarbures, c. à d. pour améliorer la mobilité de l'huile, p.ex. fluides de déplacement
E21B 43/00 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour l'extraction de pétrole, de gaz, d'eau ou de matériaux solubles ou fusibles ou d'une suspension de matières minérales à partir de puits
67.
HYDRIDE DONORS AS AN ADDITIVE FOR REDUCING LOW SPEED PRE-IGNITION EVENTS
Fuel and lubricant compositions are provided that contain an organic hydride-based reductant. Methods for preventing or reducing low speed pre-ignition events in an internal combustion engines using these compositions are also provided.
C10L 1/232 - Composés organiques contenant de l'azote contenant de l'azote dans un hétérocycle
C10L 1/233 - Composés organiques contenant de l'azote contenant de l'azote dans un hétérocycle contenant de l'azote et de l'oxygène dans le noyau, p.ex. oxazoles
68.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ESTIMATING RESERVOIR STRATIGRAPHY, QUALITY, AND CONNECTIVITY
Exemplary implementations may: obtain, from the electronic storage, geological data corresponding to the geographic volume of interest; generate a framework for sediment deposition using a first set of multiple physical, chemical, biological, and geological processes; generate a framework for diagenesis using a second set of multiple physical, chemical, biological, and geological processes; generate a representation of sediment deposition by applying the geological data corresponding to the geographic volume of interest to the framework for sediment deposition; generate a representation of diagenesis based on the framework for diagenesis and the representation of sediment deposition; and display the representation of sediment deposition and the representation of diagenesis on a graphical user interface.
Disclosed herein is a method for making diesel, gasoline and LPG comprising coprocessing a petroleum-derived feedstock with up to 50 wt. %, relative to the total weight of the feedstocks, of a lipid-containing feedstock in the presence of a catalyst under fluidized catalyst cracking conditions. Also disclosed herein is a method for making a diesel fuel or a combined diesel and gasoline fuel by injecting up to 50 wt. %, relative to the total weight of the feedstocks, of a lipid-containing feedstock to a stripper or a riser quench downstream from a petroleum derived feedstock injection point in a fluid catalytic cracking unit.
C10G 11/18 - Craquage catalytique, en l'absence d'hydrogène, des huiles d'hydrocarbures avec catalyseurs solides mobiles préchauffés selon la technique du "lit fluidisé"
C10G 3/00 - Production de mélanges liquides d'hydrocarbures à partir de matières organiques contenant de l'oxygène, p.ex. huiles, acides gras
C10L 1/02 - Combustibles carbonés liquides à base essentielle de composants formés uniquement de carbone, d'hydrogène et d'oxygène
70.
METHOD FOR PREVENTING OR REDUCING LOW SPEED PRE-IGNITION IN DIRECT INJECTED SPARK-IGNITED ENGINES WITH SILANE-CONTAINING LUBRICANT
Disclosed is a lubricating engine oil composition for use in down-sized boosted engines comprising a lubricating oil base stock as a major component, and at least one silane-containing compound. Also disclosed is a method for preventing or reducing low speed pre-ignition in a direct injected, boosted, spark ignited internal combustion engine, and the use of at least one silane-containing compound in a lubricating engine oil composition for preventing or reducing low speed pre-ignition in a direct injected, boosted, spark ignited internal combustion engine.
C10M 139/04 - Compositions lubrifiantes caractérisées en ce que l'additif est un composé organique non macromoléculaire contenant des atomes d'éléments non prévus dans l'un des groupes comportant une liaison silicium-carbone, p.ex. silanes
71.
METHOD FOR PREVENTING OR REDUCING LOW SPEED PRE-IGNITION IN DIRECT INJECTED SPARK-IGNITED ENGINES WITH MANGANESE-CONTAINING LUBRICANT
Disclosed is a lubricating engine oil composition for a direct injected, boosted, spark ignited internal combustion engine comprising from about 25 to about 3000 ppm of metal from at least one manganese-containing compound, based on the total weight of the lubricating oil. Also disclosed is a method for preventing or reducing low speed pre-ignition in an engine lubricated with said lubricating engine oil composition.
C10M 141/12 - Compositions lubrifiantes caractérisées en ce que l'additif est un mélange d'au moins deux composés couverts par plus d'un des groupes principaux , chacun de ces composés étant un composé essentiel l'un d'eux, au moins, étant un composé organique contenant des atomes d'éléments non prévus par les groupes
C10M 125/00 - Compositions lubrifiantes caractérisées en ce que l'additif est un matériau inorganique
An improved nozzle device for a down-flow hydroprocessing reactor is disclosed. The down-flow nozzle is useful in the petroleum and chemical processing industries in catalytic reactions of hydrocarbon feedstocks in the presence of hydrogen, at an elevated temperature and pressure, to provide for the mixing and distribution of gas and liquid to reactor catalyst beds. Typical hydroprocessing applications include hydrotreating, hydrofinishing, hydrocracking and hydrodewaxing.
B01J 4/00 - Dispositifs d'alimentation; Dispositifs de commande d'alimentation ou d'évacuation
B01J 8/02 - Procédés chimiques ou physiques en général, conduits en présence de fluides et de particules solides; Appareillage pour de tels procédés avec des particules immobiles, p.ex. dans des lits fixes
B01J 8/04 - Procédés chimiques ou physiques en général, conduits en présence de fluides et de particules solides; Appareillage pour de tels procédés avec des particules immobiles, p.ex. dans des lits fixes le fluide passant successivement à travers plusieurs lits
B01J 19/26 - Réacteurs du type à injecteur, c. à d. dans lesquels la distribution des réactifs de départ dans le réacteur est effectuée par introduction ou injection au moyen d'injecteurs
73.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MAPPING HYDROCARBON SOURCE ROCK USING SEISMIC ATTRIBUTES
A method is described for identifying source rocks in a subsurface volume of interest. The method may include generating a trend-normalized reflectivity seismic attribute and calculating the location, thickness, organic richness and thermal maturity of the potential source rocks based on seismic data. The method may be executed by a computer system.
One embodiment includes generating a polymer partitioning model that determines a concentration of the polymer in a brine phase of the microemulsion system and a concentration of the polymer in an aqueous component of a microemulsion phase of the microemulsion system. The embodiment includes determining a viscosity of the brine phase of the microemulsion system using the concentration of the polymer in the brine phase of the microemulsion system, determining a viscosity of the aqueous component of the microemulsion phase of the microemulsion system using the concentration of the polymer in the aqueous component of the microemulsion phase of the microemulsion system, and determining a viscosity of the microemulsion phase of the microemulsion system using the viscosity of the aqueous component of the microemulsion phase of the microemulsion system. The embodiment includes using determined viscosities to determine performance of a chemical enhanced oil recovery process scenario.
G16C 20/30 - Prévision des propriétés des composés, des compositions ou des mélanges chimiques
G16C 20/00 - Chémo-informatique, c. à d. TIC spécialement adaptées au maniement des données physicochimiques ou structurelles des particules, des éléments, des composés ou des mélanges chimiques
G16C 60/00 - Science informatique des matériaux, c. à d. TIC spécialement adaptées à la recherche des propriétés physiques ou chimiques de matériaux ou de phénomènes associés à leur conception, synthèse, traitement, caractérisation ou utilisation
C09K 8/588 - Compositions pour les méthodes de récupération assistée pour l'extraction d'hydrocarbures, c. à d. pour améliorer la mobilité de l'huile, p.ex. fluides de déplacement caractérisées par l'utilisation de polymères spécifiques
E21B 43/22 - Emploi de produits chimiques ou à activité bactérienne
75.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REFINING ESTIMATED EFFECTS OF PARAMETERS ON AMPLITUDES
Systems and methods for refining estimated effects of parameters on amplitudes are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may: (a) obtain ranges of parameter values for individual parameters within a subsurface region of interest; (b) generate a first model of the subsurface region of interest; (c) calculate a synthetic seismogram from the first model to determine corresponding amplitudes; (d) store results of applying the synthetic seismogram; (e) repeat steps (b)-(d) for multiple additional models; (f) obtain a subsurface distribution; (g) apply the subsurface distribution to the multiple models and the corresponding amplitudes; (h) generate a representation; and (i) display the representation.
Fuel and lubricant compositions are provided that contain a primary low-speed pre-ignition (LSPI)-reducing additive comprising (i) an amino additive, (ii) an amine additive, (iii) a triazole additive, (iv) a benzamidinium additive, (v) a benzoxazole additive, or (vi) a N=C-X motif additive. Methods for preventing or reducing low speed pre-ignition events in spark-ignited engines using these compositions are also provided.
C10L 1/22 - Composés organiques contenant de l'azote
C10M 133/02 - Compositions lubrifiantes caractérisées en ce que l'additif est un composé organique non macromoléculaire contenant de l'azote comportant une chaîne carbonée de moins de 30 atomes
77.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSESSING THE PRESENCE OF HYDROCARBONS IN A SUBTERRANEAN RESERVOIR BASED ON SEISMIC INVERSIONS
A computer-implemented method is described for a manner of geologic analysis using time- lapse seismic data. The method includes steps of receiving a first seismic attribute volume inverted from a seismic dataset recorded at a first time, a second digital seismic attribute volume inverted from a seismic dataset recorded at a second time, and a range of geological and geophysical parameters possible in the subsurface volume of interest; identifying a layer and area of interest; computing an attribute difference volume from the seismic attribute volumes; performing probabilistic attribute analysis of at least two of the first digital seismic attribute volume, the second digital seismic attribute volume, and the attribute difference volume using the range of geological and geophysical parameters; estimating time-lapse reservoir properties based on the probabilistic attribute analysis; and outputting visual information depicting the time-lapse reservoir properties via a user interface.
Water saturated molecular sieve in a gas dehydration unit is regenerated. A short loop is used in which regeneration gas is recycled to a heater upstream of a vessel in regeneration mode. The regeneration gas passes over the molecular sieve in the vessel to desorb water thereby regenerating the molecular sieve. The short loop also includes a condenser, a water separator and a compressor. The regeneration gas is not recycled to the AGRU at the front-end of the plant, thus the regeneration gas flow rate can be increased, as it is not limited by the front-end capacity of the plant. Moreover, the pressure of the system during regeneration can be reduced within the limits of system hydraulics. By using the short loop, the total time required for regeneration can also be reduced. The embodiments disclosed can de-bottleneck molecular sieve regeneration constraints in LNG, LPG or cryogenic gas plants.
C09K 8/584 - Compositions pour les méthodes de récupération assistée pour l'extraction d'hydrocarbures, c. à d. pour améliorer la mobilité de l'huile, p.ex. fluides de déplacement caractérisées par l'utilisation de tensio-actifs spécifiques
C09K 8/588 - Compositions pour les méthodes de récupération assistée pour l'extraction d'hydrocarbures, c. à d. pour améliorer la mobilité de l'huile, p.ex. fluides de déplacement caractérisées par l'utilisation de polymères spécifiques
80.
METHOD OF SELECTION OF ASPHALTENE PRECIPITANT ADDITIVES AND PROCESS FOR SUBSURFACE UPGRADING THEREWITH
In-situ upgrading of heavy hydrocarbons includes injecting into a reservoir solvent, an asphaltene precipitant additive and optionally steam, at a ratio of solvent to heavy hydrocarbon between 0.1:1 and 20:1 under reservoir conditions. The additive has C-H, C-C and/or C-O bonds that thermally crack to generate free radicals in the vapor phase after injection. Formed downhole are a blend containing an upgraded hydrocarbon, and precipitated asphaltenes. The upgraded hydrocarbon is produced such that the precipitated asphaltenes remain in the reservoir. The upgraded hydrocarbon has a greater API gravity, lower asphaltene content, and lower viscosity than the heavy hydrocarbon. The precipitated asphaltenes are present in a higher amount than a similar blend not containing the additive. A method for selecting the additive includes identifying candidate additives having bonds that crack to generate free radicals in the vapor phase at the operating temperature, and calculating percent increase of asphaltenes precipitated for each.
E21B 43/22 - Emploi de produits chimiques ou à activité bactérienne
C09K 8/58 - Compositions pour les méthodes de récupération assistée pour l'extraction d'hydrocarbures, c. à d. pour améliorer la mobilité de l'huile, p.ex. fluides de déplacement
C09K 8/60 - Compositions pour activer la production en agissant sur la formation souterraine
E21B 43/34 - Aménagements pour séparer les matériaux produits par le puits
81.
SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR CONTROLLED FRACTURING IN FORMATIONS
Embodiments of generating controlled fractures in geologic formation are provided herein. In one embodiment, a method comprises preconditioning by applying a sufficient amount of energy comprising AC power to the electrodes to induce an electrical field between opposite electrode contact points to generate a least one conductive channel between a pair of electrodes. The generation of the conductive channel is complete when current flow measured by a network analyzer exhibits a measured reduction of channel resistance of 90% ohms or more in 6 hours or less from when preconditioning first began. The method further comprises, subsequent to generating the conductive channel, fracturing by applying electrical impulses to the electrodes. The application of the electrical pulses generates multiple controlled fractures within and about the conductive channel. The energy is applied using a single phase configuration, a multiphase configuration, or any combination thereof
E21B 43/26 - Procédés pour activer la production par formation de crevasses ou de fractures
E21B 47/085 - Mesure du diamètre ou des dimensions correspondantes des trous de forage utilisant des moyens de radiation, p.ex. des moyens acoustiques, radioactifs ou électromagnétiques
E21B 47/00 - Relevés dans les trous de forage ou dans les puits
G01V 3/24 - Prospection ou détection électrique ou magnétique; Mesure des caractéristiques du champ magnétique de la terre, p.ex. de la déclinaison ou de la déviation spécialement adaptée au carottage fonctionnant par propagation de courant électrique en utilisant du courant alternatif
G01V 3/30 - Prospection ou détection électrique ou magnétique; Mesure des caractéristiques du champ magnétique de la terre, p.ex. de la déclinaison ou de la déviation spécialement adaptée au carottage fonctionnant au moyen d'ondes électromagnétiques
82.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CLOSED LOOP DEHYDRATION OF A MERCURY REMOVAL UNIT
Saturated mercury adsorbent in a gas mercury removal unit is dehydrated in a LNG, LPG or cryogenic gas plant using a regeneration gas stream. Spent regeneration gas stream is then condensed and the water is removed therefrom to form a renewed regeneration gas stream in a closed loop. The regeneration gas stream is compressed and recycled to a location in the plant upstream of an acid gas removal unit or upstream of a regeneration gas dehydration unit such that the regeneration gas stream is not sent to a flare. Conventional plants can be retrofitted to achieve improved process efficiencies, cost savings and environmental benefits.
B01D 53/64 - Métaux lourds ou leurs composés, p.ex. mercure
B01D 53/02 - SÉPARATION Épuration chimique ou biologique des gaz résiduaires, p.ex. gaz d'échappement des moteurs à combustion, fumées, vapeurs, gaz de combustion ou aérosols par adsorption, p.ex. chromatographie préparatoire en phase gazeuse
B01D 53/96 - Régénération, réactivation ou recyclage des réactifs
83.
PROCESS AND SYSTEM FOR UPGRADING HYDROCRACKER UNCONVERTED HEAVY OIL
Processes and systems for upgrading hydrocracker unconverted heavy oil are provided. The invention is useful in upgrading unconverted heavy oil such as resid derived from hydrocracking processes and may be used to upgrade such resids to form fuel oils such as low sulfur fuel oil for marine use. A combination of solutions is applied in the invention including applying a separation process for unconverted heavy oil comprising hydrocracker resid, combining an aromatic feed with the unconverted heavy oil, followed by subjecting the unconverted heavy oil to a hydrotreating process.
C10G 67/02 - Traitement des huiles d'hydrocarbures, uniquement par au moins un procédé d'hydrotraitement et au moins un procédé de raffinage en l'absence d'hydrogène uniquement par plusieurs étapes en série
A method is described for a manner of geologic analysis using time-lapse seismic data. The method includes steps to produce improved amplitude versus angle (AVA) information that may be used for analysis of geologic features of interest including estimation of pore fluid content and changes in the pore fluid content. The method assesses the probability of hydrocarbons in a subterranean reservoir based on seismic amplitude variations along offsets or angles for portions of a seismic horizon. The method may be executed by a computer system.
Systems and methods for delivering detailed information about physical properties, including inflow data, in a downhole of a well to the surface without the need of providing cabling to the downhole are presented. Such information can be based on data captured by sensors placed within the downhole of the well, and subsequently stored into memory of ruggedized buoyant memory modules (RBMMs) that are physically injected into the fluid flow of the well. The RBMMs use the flow of the fluid inside of the well to deliver the data to a location where the data can be extracted. Data stored in the RBMMs can be extracted either directly from the RBMMs or remotely via, for example, a wireless interface.
E21B 47/12 - Moyens pour la transmission de signaux de mesure ou signaux de commande du puits vers la surface, ou de la surface vers le puits, p.ex. pour la diagraphie pendant le forage
E21B 43/30 - Disposition particulière des puits, p.ex. disposition rendant optimum l'espacement des puits
E21B 47/01 - Dispositifs pour supporter des instruments de mesure sur des trépans, des tubes, des tiges ou des câbles de forage; Protection des instruments de mesure dans les trous de forage contre la chaleur, les chocs, la pression ou similaire
86.
LOW DIELECTRIC ZONE FOR HYDROCARBON RECOVERY BY DIELECTRIC HEATING
Embodiments include drilling a wellbore in a hydrocarbon-bearing formation, and the wellbore includes a radio frequency antenna destination portion that is configured to receive a radio frequency antenna; forming a low dielectric zone in the hydrocarbon- bearing formation proximate to the radio frequency antenna destination portion with a cavity based process or a squeezing based process; positioning the radio frequency antenna into the radio frequency antenna destination portion such that the radio frequency antenna is proximate to the low dielectric zone; dielectric heating the hydrocarbon-bearing formation with the radio frequency antenna such that the low dielectric zone increases dissipation of energy from the radio frequency antenna into the hydrocarbon-bearing formation; and extracting hydrocarbons from the heated hydrocarbon-bearing formation. The material has a dielectric constant of less than or equal to 20, a loss tangent of less than or equal to 0.4, and a porosity of less than or equal to 5%.
E21B 43/24 - Procédés de récupération assistée pour l'extraction d'hydrocarbures utilisant la chaleur, p.ex. injection de vapeur
E21B 36/04 - Aménagements pour le chauffage, le refroidissement, l'isolation, dans les trous de forage ou dans les puits, p.ex. pour être utilisés dans les zones de permagel utilisant des réchauffeurs électriques
87.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ESTIMATING RESERVOIR PRODUCTIVITY AS A FUNCTION OF DEPTH IN A SUBSURFACE VOLUME OF INTEREST
Systems and methods for estimating reservoir productivity as a function of depth in a subsurface volume of interest are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may: obtain subsurface data and well data corresponding to a subsurface volume of interest; obtain a parameter model; use the subsurface data and the well data to generate multiple production parameter maps; apply the parameter model to the multiple production parameter maps to generate refined production parameter values; generate multiple refined production parameter graphs; display the multiple refined production parameter graphs; generate one or more user input options; receive the one or more user input options selected by a user to generate limited production parameter values; generate a representation of estimated reservoir productivity as a function of depth in the subsurface volume of interest using visual effects; and display the representation.
G06Q 10/04 - Prévision ou optimisation spécialement adaptées à des fins administratives ou de gestion, p. ex. programmation linéaire ou "problème d’optimisation des stocks"
G01V 1/40 - Séismologie; Prospection ou détection sismique ou acoustique spécialement adaptées au carottage
G01V 1/42 - Séismologie; Prospection ou détection sismique ou acoustique spécialement adaptées au carottage en utilisant des générateurs dans un puits et des récepteurs dans un autre endroit ou vice versa
88.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ESTIMATING RESERVOIR PRODUCTIVITY AS A FUNCTION OF POSITION IN A SUBSURFACE VOLUME OF INTEREST
Systems and methods for estimating reservoir productivity as a function of position in a subsurface volume of interest are disclosed. Exemplary implementations may: obtain subsurface data and well data corresponding to a subsurface volume of interest; obtain a parameter model; use the subsurface data and the well data to generate multiple production parameter maps; apply the parameter model to the multiple production parameter maps to generate refined production parameter values; generate multiple refined production parameter graphs; display the multiple refined production parameter graphs; generate one or more user input options; receive a defined well design and the one or more user input options selected by a user to generate limited production parameter values; generate a representation of estimated reservoir productivity as a function of position in the subsurface volume of interest using the defined well design and visual effects; and display the representation.
A method for simulating a microemulsion system in a chemical enhanced oil recovery process is disclosed. The method includes receiving a geological model of a subsurface reservoir that defines a grid having a plurality of cells, determining a surfactant concentration for each cell based on a volume of surfactant and a volume of water within the cell and independently from a volume of oil in the cell, and simulating fluids flowing in the subsurface reservoir. Results from simulation can be used to optimize a chemical enhanced oil recovery process in a subsurface reservoir.
Disclosed is a method for preventing or reducing low speed pre-ignition in an engine lubricated with a formulated oil. The formulated oil has a composition comprising at least one oil soluble or oil dispersible cobalt-containing compound.
C10M 141/12 - Compositions lubrifiantes caractérisées en ce que l'additif est un mélange d'au moins deux composés couverts par plus d'un des groupes principaux , chacun de ces composés étant un composé essentiel l'un d'eux, au moins, étant un composé organique contenant des atomes d'éléments non prévus par les groupes
91.
DEVICES AND METHODS FOR THE REMEDIATION OF GROUNDWATER
Provided herein are devices, systems, and methods for removing contaminant ions from water within an aquifer. The devices, systems, methods employ an elecrokinetic driving force to induce the migration of charged species towards electrodes, where they can be concentrated and removed from the aquifer. In this way, the devices, systems, methods described herein can be used to economically remediate groundwater contaminated with charged species.
C02F 1/461 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par des procédés électrochimiques par électrolyse
C02F 1/00 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout
C02F 1/469 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par des procédés électrochimiques par séparation électrochimique, p.ex. par électro-osmose, électrodialyse, électrophorèse
92.
INJECTION FLUIDS COMPRISING A NON-IONIC SURFACTANT FOR TREATING UNCONVENTIONAL FORMATIONS
Embodiments of the disclosure include compositions and methods that stabilize a injection fluid when exposed to reservoir conditions, reducing formation damage and increasing the amount of hydrocarbon recovered. Specifically, the formulation is a single-phase liquid surfactant package which comprises a non-ionic surfactant and optionally one or more secondary surfactants.
C09K 8/584 - Compositions pour les méthodes de récupération assistée pour l'extraction d'hydrocarbures, c. à d. pour améliorer la mobilité de l'huile, p.ex. fluides de déplacement caractérisées par l'utilisation de tensio-actifs spécifiques
C09K 8/60 - Compositions pour activer la production en agissant sur la formation souterraine
C09K 8/66 - Compositions à base d'eau ou de solvants polaires
Embodiments of the disclosure include compositions and methods that stabilize a injection fluid when exposed to reservoir conditions, reducing formation damage and increasing the amount of hydrocarbon recovered. Specifically, the formulation is a single-phase liquid surfactant package which comprises a surfactant and optionally one or more secondary surfactants. Also provided are methods of using the stabilized injection fluids in stimulation operations.
C09K 8/584 - Compositions pour les méthodes de récupération assistée pour l'extraction d'hydrocarbures, c. à d. pour améliorer la mobilité de l'huile, p.ex. fluides de déplacement caractérisées par l'utilisation de tensio-actifs spécifiques
C09K 8/68 - Compositions à base d'eau ou de solvants polaires contenant des composés organiques
C09K 8/80 - Compositions pour renforcer les fractures, p.ex. compositions pour agents de soutènement utilisés pour maintenir les fractures ouvertes
94.
INJECTION FLUIDS COMPRISING AN ANIONIC SURFACTANT FOR TREATING UNCONVENTIONAL FORMATIONS
Embodiments of the disclosure include compositions and methods that stabilize a injection fluid when exposed to reservoir conditions, reducing formation damage and increasing the amount of hydrocarbon recovered. Specifically, the formulation is a single-phase liquid surfactant package which comprises an anionic surfactant and optionally one or more secondary surfactants.
C09K 8/584 - Compositions pour les méthodes de récupération assistée pour l'extraction d'hydrocarbures, c. à d. pour améliorer la mobilité de l'huile, p.ex. fluides de déplacement caractérisées par l'utilisation de tensio-actifs spécifiques
C09K 8/60 - Compositions pour activer la production en agissant sur la formation souterraine
C09K 8/66 - Compositions à base d'eau ou de solvants polaires
E21B 43/00 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour l'extraction de pétrole, de gaz, d'eau ou de matériaux solubles ou fusibles ou d'une suspension de matières minérales à partir de puits
F17D 1/16 - Amélioration du transfert des liquides ou exécution du transfert de produits visqueux par modification de leur viscosité
96.
REMOVAL OF MERCURY BY CHEMICAL ADDITION AND MECHANICAL SEPARATION
A process for the removal of mercury comprising reacting a sulfide source with HgS solids to increase the size and sedimentation rate of the submicron mercury for removal by filtration or other mechanical processes is described herein. An embodiment of the invention is the use of monothiols to react with mercury to form dissolved mercury, wherein silica with immobilized thiol groups is added to the dissolved mercury, allowing for removal with a coarse filter.
C10G 31/09 - Raffinage des huiles d'hydrocarbures, en l'absence d'hydrogène, par des méthodes non prévues ailleurs par filtration
C10G 31/10 - Raffinage des huiles d'hydrocarbures, en l'absence d'hydrogène, par des méthodes non prévues ailleurs avec l'aide de la force centrifuge
97.
LUBRICATING OIL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING ZIRCONIUM AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING OR REDUCING LOW SPEED PRE-IGNITION IN DIRECT INJECTED SPARK-IGNITED ENGINES
A lubricant composition for a direct injected, boosted, spark ignited internal combustion engine that contains at least one zirconium-containing compound is disclosed. This disclosure also relates to a method for preventing or reducing low speed pre-ignition in an engine lubricated with a formulated oil. The formulated oil has a composition comprising at least one oil soluble or oil dispersible zirconium-containing compound.
C10M 139/00 - Compositions lubrifiantes caractérisées en ce que l'additif est un composé organique non macromoléculaire contenant des atomes d'éléments non prévus dans l'un des groupes
C10M 141/12 - Compositions lubrifiantes caractérisées en ce que l'additif est un mélange d'au moins deux composés couverts par plus d'un des groupes principaux , chacun de ces composés étant un composé essentiel l'un d'eux, au moins, étant un composé organique contenant des atomes d'éléments non prévus par les groupes
98.
LUBRICATING OIL COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING NON-SULFUR-PHOSPHORUS CONTAINING ZINC COMPOUNDS AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING OR REDUCING LOW SPEED PRE-IGNITION IN DIRECT INJECTED SPARK-IGNITED ENGINES
A lubricant composition for a direct injected, boosted, spark ignited internal combustion engine that contains at least one non-sulfur-phosphorus containing zinc compound is disclosed. This disclosure also relates to a method for preventing or reducing low speed pre-ignition in an engine lubricated with a formulated oil. The formulated oil has a composition comprising at least one oil soluble or oil dispersible non-sulfur-phosphorus containing zinc compound.
C10M 135/18 - Thioacides; Thiocyanates; Leurs dérivés comportant une liaison double carbone-soufre du type thiocarbamique, c. à d. contenant les groupes
C10M 129/40 - Acides carboxyliques; Leurs sels comportant des groupes carboxyle liés à des atomes de carbone acycliques ou cycloaliphatiques comportant au moins 8 atomes de carbone monocarboxyliques
We provide a process, comprising a dehydrogenating natural gas liquid to produce a mixture comprising olefins and unconverted paraffins, b without further purification or modification, sending the mixture to a single alkylation reactor; and c alkylating the olefins with an isoparaffin, using an ionic liquid catalyst, to produce one or more alkylate products We also provide an integrated process unit to perform the process, comprising a a dehydrogenation reactor, b a single alkylation reactor; c a separator, following the alkylation reactor, that separates effluent from the alkylation reactor into a catalyst phase and a hydrocarbon phase, d. a distillation unit, following the separator, that receives the hydrocarbon phase and separates it into alkylate products, an unreacted paraffin phase, and an isoparaffin phase, e a first recycle line that feeds unreacted paraffin phase to the dehydrogenation reactor; and f a second recycle line that feeds isoparaffin phase to the alkylation reactor
C10G 29/20 - Composés organiques ne renfermant pas d'atomes métalliques
C10G 5/00 - Récupération de mélanges liquides d'hydrocarbures à partir de gaz, p.ex. gaz naturel
C10G 9/00 - Craquage thermique non catalytique, en l'absence d'hydrogène, des huiles d'hydrocarbures
C10G 57/00 - Traitement des huiles d'hydrocarbures, en l'absence d'hydrogène, par au moins un procédé de craquage ou de raffinage et au moins un autre procédé de conversion
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FULL WAVEFORM INVERSION OF SEISMIC DATA
A method is described for full waveform inversion using a tree-based Bayesian approach which automatically selects the model complexity, thereby reducing the computational cost. The method may be executed by a computer system.
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