Provided is a process for hydrocracking normal paraffins into lighter normal paraffins with minimal formation of iso-paraffins. The process comprises hydrocracking a hydrocarbon feedstock comprising normal paraffins under hydrocracking conditions. The reaction is run in the presence of a selected catalyst, e.g., an LTA-type zeolite, with a requisite topology and acid site density. The zeolite has a framework type with voids greater than 0.50 nm in diameter, which are accessible through apertures characterized by a longest diameter of less than 0.50 nm and a shortest diameter of more than 0.30 nm. The reaction conducted in the presence of such a selected zeolite produces an n-paraffin rich product.
A method is described for seismic amplitude analysis that uses a set of artificial and individually separable reflectors consistent with dip fields in the subsurface volume of interest to define an AVA basis functions; the AVA basis functions are used in true-3D AVA modeling and true-3D AVA inversion. The inversion result and well logs representative of the subsurface volume of interest are used to train a model to create a rock property prediction model. The method may apply the rock property prediction model to a second seismic image to generate a rock property volume. The method is executed by a computer system.
Application logs to be normalized may be grouped into (1) mutable logs to be changed through normalization, and (2) context logs that remain constant. Reference logs may be grouped into same types of logs. Multivariate linear transformation may be performed on the application logs using the reference logs, with the parameters of the multivariate linear transformation adjusted based on comparison of the probability distribution of reference logs with the probability distribution of normalized application logs.
An improved process for making a heavy base oil from a base oil feedstream comprising an atmospheric resid feedstock, and, optionally, a base oil feedstock, 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 base oil product(s) including a heavy grade base oil product having a viscosity of at least about 12.7 cSt at 100° C. The invention is useful to make heavy grade base oil products, as well as Group II and/or Group III/III+ base oils.
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 45/44 - Hydrogénation des hydrocarbures aromatiques
C10G 65/14 - Traitement des huiles d'hydrocarbures, uniquement par plusieurs procédés d'hydrotraitement uniquement par plusieurs étapes en parallèle
C10M 171/02 - Valeurs particulières de la viscosité ou de l'indice de viscosité
C10M 177/00 - Méthodes particulières de préparation des compositions lubrifiantes; Modification chimique par post-traitement des constituants ou de la composition lubrifiante elle-même, non couverte par d'autres classes
A method is described for seismic imaging including receiving a full waveform inversion (FWI) image of a subsurface volume of interest including complex geology; transforming the FWI image to the Fourier domain to generate a Fourier domain image; performing a multi-dimensional low-cut filter of the Fourier domain image to generate a low-cut filter image; phase rotating by 90 degrees the low-cut filter image to generate a phase-rotated image; performing an inverse Fourier transform on the phase-rotated image to generate a transformed image; and displaying the transformed image on a graphical display. The method is executed by a computer system.
The present embodiments disclose a system and method for generating a predictive model to detect leak in undersea pipes. The system includes an administrator processor and one or more pipe sections. The method proceeds with observing changes in pressure, generating a predictive model configured to determine if a leak has occurred, and closing one or more pipes responsible for the leak.
A wellhead bracing system for a subsea well includes a base plate assembly and a wellhead brace assembly. The base plate assembly comprises a top surface, a bottom surface, a base plate aperture, and a plurality of anchor holes. The wellhead brace assembly comprises a vertical plate assembly having a cylindrical shape, a horizontal plate assembly to which the vertical plate assembly is attached, and a vertical support assembly attached to an outer surface of the vertical plate assembly and attached to the top surface of the horizontal plate assembly. Horizontal plate holes of the horizontal plate assembly are configured to attach to studs on the top surface of the base plate to secure the wellhead brace assembly to the base plate assembly. The wellhead bracing system slides onto a wellhead of the subsea well and braces an exterior of the wellhead.
A process for reducing the salinity of salt containing material (SCM) includes introducing the SCM into a wash system configured to sequentially wash the SCM with water having decreasing salinity levels across a plurality of mixing tanks arranged in series; introducing feed water into the wash system in a countercurrent flow relative to the SCM; discharging washed SCM from the wash system, the washed SCM having a lower salinity compared to the SCM that is initially introduced into the wash system; and discharging brine from the wash system, the brine being generated in a mixing tank that initially receives the SCM into the wash system.
A method for making a base oil having enhanced color stability and the base oil prepared therefrom are disclosed. The method comprises adding a phenyl benzotriazole compound to a base oil composition to form a color-stabilized base oil composition. In some cases, the phenyl benzotriazole compound has the structural formula (I):
A method for making a base oil having enhanced color stability and the base oil prepared therefrom are disclosed. The method comprises adding a phenyl benzotriazole compound to a base oil composition to form a color-stabilized base oil composition. In some cases, the phenyl benzotriazole compound has the structural formula (I):
A method for making a base oil having enhanced color stability and the base oil prepared therefrom are disclosed. The method comprises adding a phenyl benzotriazole compound to a base oil composition to form a color-stabilized base oil composition. In some cases, the phenyl benzotriazole compound has the structural formula (I):
wherein,
R and R′ are independently one or more substituents selected from hydrogen, substituted and unsubstituted alkyl, substituted and unsubstituted cycloalkyl, substituted and unsubstituted alkoxy, substituted and unsubstituted carboxyl, or a combination thereof, with the proviso that at least one of R and R′ is a non-hydrogen substituent.
Infrared images of a fluid facility are captured to detect, localize, and quantify fluid leaks with confidence at the fluid facility. Changes in pixel values for a fluid leak, which reflect changes in temperature due to the fluid leak, are used to quantify the fluid leak. The location of the fluid leak is identified using the setup of the infrared camera and the fluid leak captured within the infrared images. A dispersion of the fluid leak is calculated and presented to show the path of the fluid leak.
G01M 3/04 - Examen de l'étanchéité des structures ou ouvrages vis-à-vis d'un fluide par utilisation d'un fluide ou en faisant le vide par détection de la présence du fluide à l'emplacement de la fuite
G06T 7/62 - Analyse des attributs géométriques de la superficie, du périmètre, du diamètre ou du volume
G06V 10/26 - Segmentation de formes dans le champ d’image; Découpage ou fusion d’éléments d’image visant à établir la région de motif, p.ex. techniques de regroupement; Détection d’occlusion
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INTEGRATED FLUID LEAK DETECTION USING MULTIPLE SENSORS
Fluid leak observations made by different types of sensors are combined to detect fluid leaks at a fluid facility. Separate fluid leak observations made by different types of sensors are reconciled using a Bayesian model. The Bayesian model outputs likelihoods of different fluid leak probabilities, and the likelihoods of different fluid leak probabilities are used to facilitate operations at the fluid facility.
The disclosed embodiments include a system and method for generating a predictive model for determining whether a reamer has experienced significant wear. The system includes an information acquisition processor and a server. The information acquisition processor retrieves wellbore information, transmits the information to the server. The server generates and updates the predictive model that can predict whether the reamer has experienced wear
G06F 30/20 - Optimisation, vérification ou simulation de l’objet conçu
E21B 45/00 - Mesure du temps de forage ou de la vitesse de pénétration
G08B 7/06 - Systèmes de signalisation selon plus d'un des groupes ; Systèmes d'appel de personnes selon plus d'un des groupes utilisant une transmission électrique
Method for preventing or reducing low speed pre-ignition events in a spark-ignited internal combustion engine is provided. The method includes supplying to the engine the lubricant composition comprising a primary additive having a structure given by
Method for preventing or reducing low speed pre-ignition events in a spark-ignited internal combustion engine is provided. The method includes supplying to the engine the lubricant composition comprising a primary additive having a structure given by
or a salt thereof. R1 and R2 are independently H, C1-C20 hydrocarbyl group, carboxyl group, ester, amide, ketone, ether, or hydroxyl group. R3 and R4 are independently H, C1-C20 hydrocarbyl group, carboxyl group, ester, amide, ketone, ether, amino, or hydroxyl group or wherein R3 and R4 are part of a cyclic group. R5 is C1-C100 hydrocarbyl group, carboxyl group, ether, or hydroxyl group. Lastly, p is 0 to 2, n is 1 to 5, m is 0 to 2, and p+n+m is less than 6.
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
C10L 1/22 - Composés organiques contenant de l'azote
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
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HYDROCRACKING OPERATION WITH REDUCED ACCUMULATION OF HEAVY POLYNUCLEAR AROMATICS
Provided is a hydrocracking process with a recycle loop for converting a petroleum feed to lower boiling products, which process comprises reacting a stream over a non-zeolite noble metal catalyst at a temperature of about 650° F. (343° C.) or less in a reactor positioned in the recycle loop of the hydrocracking reactor.
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 7/00 - Distillation des huiles d'hydrocarbures
C10G 47/14 - Supports inorganiques le catalyseur contenant des métaux du groupe du platine ou leurs composés
An improved hydroisomerization catalyst and process for making a base oil product using a catalyst comprising SSZ-91 molecular sieve and ZSM-12 molecular sieve. The catalyst and process generally involves the use of a catalyst comprising an SSZ-91 molecular sieve combined with a ZSM-12 molecular sieve to produce dewaxed base oil products by contacting the catalyst with a hydrocarbon feedstock. The catalyst and process provide improved base oil cold properties, such as pour point and cloud point, along with other beneficial base oil properties.
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
C10M 177/00 - Méthodes particulières de préparation des compositions lubrifiantes; Modification chimique par post-traitement des constituants ou de la composition lubrifiante elle-même, non couverte par d'autres classes
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HYDROISOMERIZATION CATALYST WITH IMPROVED THERMAL STABILITY
A method for making a hydroisomerization catalyst having improved thermal stability and metal dispersion characteristics, the catalyst prepared therefrom, and a process for making a base oil product using the catalyst are disclosed. The catalyst is prepared from a composition comprising an SSZ-91 molecular sieve and a rare earth modified alumina, with the composition being modified to contain a Group 8-10 metal, typically through impregnation of a Group 8-10 metal composition. The catalyst may be used to produce dewaxed base oil products by contacting the catalyst under hydroisomerization conditions with a hydrocarbon feedstock.
B01J 23/10 - Catalyseurs contenant des métaux, oxydes ou hydroxydes métalliques non prévus dans le groupe des terres rares
B01J 23/63 - Métaux du groupe du platine avec des terres rares ou des actinides
B01J 23/83 - Catalyseurs contenant des métaux, oxydes ou hydroxydes métalliques non prévus dans le groupe du cuivre ou des métaux du groupe du fer en combinaison avec des métaux, oxydes ou hydroxydes prévus dans les groupes avec des terres rares ou des actinides
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 45/64 - 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
Relationships between alarms are modeled using a graph to identify root cause of a sequence of alarms (an alarm flood). The nodes of the graph represent different alarms, and the edges between the nodes are scored using pairwise analysis of when the alarms occurred. The graph is divided into multiple subgraphs representing alarm clusters. Root cause analysis of the sequence of alarms is performed by generating and simplifying directed graphs for events within the alarm clusters.
A novel synthetic crystalline molecular sieve material, designated boron SSZ-41 is provided. The boron SSZ-41 is a boronzincosilicate molecular sieve having the framework structure of SSZ-41. It can be synthesized using 1,1′-(1,4-butanediyl)bis[4-aza-1-azoniabicyclo[2.2.2]octane] dications as a structure directing agent. The boronzincosilicate SSZ-41 may be used in organic compound conversion reactions and/or sorptive processes.
B01J 29/70 - Zéolites aluminosilicates cristallines; Leurs composés isomorphes de types caractérisés par leur structure spécifique non prévus dans les groupes
C01B 39/04 - Zéolites aluminosilicates cristallines; Leurs composés isomorphes; Leur préparation directe; Leur préparation à partir d'un mélange réactionnel contenant une zéolite cristalline d'un autre type, ou à partir de réactants préformés; Leur post-traitement utilisant au moins un agent structurant organique, p.ex. un composé d'ammonium quaternaire ionique ou un composé aminé
C01B 39/12 - Préparation de zéolites isomorphes caractérisée par les mesures prises pour le remplacement des atomes d'aluminium ou de silicium dans la charpente du réseau par des atomes d'autres éléments les atomes de remplacement étant des atomes de bore
C10G 35/095 - Réformage catalytique caractérisé par le catalyseur utilisé contenant des alumino-silicates cristallins, p.ex. des tamis moléculaires
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TUBING HANGER RETENTION SYSTEMS FOR WELLHEAD ASSEMBLIES
A tubing hanger retention system for a wellhead assembly can include a retention ring that is configured to fit over a top portion of a tubing hanger of the wellhead assembly, where the retention ring comprises a plurality of retention ring channels. The tubing hanger retention system can also include multiple retention pin receiving features configured to be disposed, at least in part, within multiple tubing spool channels of a tubing spool. The tubing hanger retention system can further include multiple retention pins configured to be received by the retention pin receiving features, where each retention pin includes an engagement feature configured to be received by a retention pin receiving feature to place the retention pin in a captured state, where the engagement feature of each retention pin is further configured to enter into an engaged state with a retention ring channel when the retention pin is moved inward.
Current profile of water (e.g., ocean) around a riser connected to a wellhead may be measured and used to determine integrated current load on the riser at any given moment in time. The integrated current load may be used to estimate the wellhead fatigue damage rate at that moment in time. The estimated wellhead fatigue damage rate may be used to make operational decisions for the well.
Described herein is a hydrocracking catalyst and process that may be used to make middle distillates and unconverted oil having beneficial yield and product characteristics. The process generally comprises contacting a hydrocarbon feed with the hydrocracking catalyst under hydrocracking conditions to produce a product comprising middle distillates and unconverted oil products. The hydrocracking catalyst comprises an SSZ-91 molecular sieve and a modifying metal selected from one or more Group 6 metals, and, optionally, one or more Group 8 to 10 metals, or a modifying metal selected from Group 8 to 10 metals and combinations thereof, and, optionally, one or more Group 6 metals. The hydrocracking catalyst may comprise a matrix material and/or an additional zeolite.
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
An improved process for making a bright stock base oil from a base oil feedstream comprising an atmospheric resid feedstock, and, optionally, a base oil feedstock, 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 base oil product(s) including a bright stock grade base oil product having a viscosity of at least about 22 cSt at 100° C. The invention is useful to make heavy grade base oil products such as bright stock, as well as Group II and/or Group III/III+ base oils.
C10G 45/48 - Hydrogénation des hydrocarbures aromatiques caractérisée par le catalyseur utilisé contenant du nickel ou du cobalt, ou leurs composés
C10G 45/60 - 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
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
23.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING A STRESS SHADOW EFFECT IN A SUBSURFACE VOLUME OF INTEREST
Systems and methods are disclosed for generating a stress shadow effect as a function of position in a subsurface volume of interest. A computer-implemented method may obtain completion data in the subsurface volume of interest; generate relationships between the hydraulic fracturing stage data and the corresponding wellbore distances; and generate spatially discrete stress shadow effect data by spatially attributing the stress shadow effect slope coefficient to locations of the individual wells.
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 9/36 - Craquage thermique non catalytique, en l'absence d'hydrogène, des huiles d'hydrocarbures par contact direct avec des fluides inertes préchauffés, p.ex. avec des métaux ou sels fondus avec des gaz ou vapeurs chauds
C10G 51/02 - Traitement des huiles d'hydrocarbures, en l'absence d'hydrogène, uniquement par plusieurs procédés de craquage uniquement par plusieurs étapes en série
C10G 51/04 - Traitement des huiles d'hydrocarbures, en l'absence d'hydrogène, uniquement par plusieurs procédés de craquage uniquement par plusieurs étapes en série ne comprenant que des étapes de craquage thermique et catalytique
C10G 57/02 - 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 avec polymérisation
C10G 73/02 - Obtention des cires de pétrole à partir des huiles d'hydrocarbures; Déparaffinage d'huiles d'hydrocarbures
25.
Improved Process to Make Finished Base Oils and White Oils from Dewaxed Bulk Base Oils
Provided in one embodiment is an improved and more flexible process for preparing a finished base oil or a white oil product comprising passing a dewaxed base oil product to a distillation column and separating the dewaxed base oil product into fuel and base oil product streams. The base oil product streams are tested to determine if they meet desired specifications. Base oil product streams that meet the desired minimum base oil specifications are passed to a hydrofinishing reactor to prepare a white oil product, or passed to direct sale.
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
C10M 177/00 - Méthodes particulières de préparation des compositions lubrifiantes; Modification chimique par post-traitement des constituants ou de la composition lubrifiante elle-même, non couverte par d'autres classes
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METHOD FOR PRODUCING HIGH QUALITY BASE OILS USING TWO STAGE HYDROFINISHING
Described are processes to produce base oils with one more improved properties, e.g., lower aromatics, economically and/or efficiently. In some embodiments, the processes relate to two stage (or more) hydrofinishing which advantageously provides base oils with lower aromatics than comparable one stage processes.
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 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
27.
METHOD FOR PRODUCING HIGH QUALITY BASE OILS USING MULTIPLE STAGE PROCESSING
Described are processes to produce base oils with one more improved properties, e.g., lower aromatics, economically and/or efficiently. In some embodiments the processes comprise a step that reduces the amount of residual refractory sulfur compounds prior to or simultaneous with a hydrofinishing step which advantageously provides base oils with lower aromatics than comparable processes.
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 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
Described herein is a process for hydroisomerising a hydrocarbon feed. The process may comprise: combining a hydrocarbon feed and a hydroisomerisation additive to provide a combined feed; and contacting the combined feed with a hydroisomerisation catalyst comprising zeolite SSZ-91, where the hydroisomerisation additive is a substituted or unsubstituted nitrogen heterocycle.
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
Described are compositions and methods of using them. The methods can be used to sequester carbon dioxide within a subterranean formation. The methods can include contacting carbon dioxide present in the subterranean formation with a complexing agent, resulting in precipitation of a carbonate or bicarbonate salt of the complexing agent within the subterranean formation.
C09K 8/493 - Additifs pour réduire ou empêcher la migration des gaz
C09K 8/42 - Compositions de cimentation, p.ex. pour la cimentation des tubes dans les trous de forage; Compositions de bouchage, p.ex. pour tuer des puits
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TREATING FLUID COMPRISING HYDROCARBONS, WATER, AND POLYMER
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 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 8/588 - 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
C09K 8/03 - Additifs spécifiques à usage général dans les compositions pour le forage des puits
E21B 21/06 - Dispositions pour traiter les fluides de forage à l'extérieur du trou de forage
E21B 43/38 - Aménagements pour séparer les matériaux produits par le puits dans le puits
A computing system, method, and computer-readable medium includes a fatigue tracking service that assists with monitoring fatigue damage in a subsea wellhead system. The fatigue tracking service uses historical environmental data to determine a fatigue damage rate. The fatigue tracking service determines a fatigue allowance based upon the fatigue damage rate, a number of days assigned to a well operation, and a total allowable fatigue damage. The fatigue tracking service compares the fatigue allowance to measurements providing an accumulated fatigue damage to facilitate the monitoring of fatigue damage in the subsea wellhead system.
A process involves (a) processing a lipid feedstock over a fluidized particulate catalyst in a gas-based stream in a fluid bed reactor to obtain a processed stream and spent catalyst comprising coke deposits, (b) continuously introducing the spent catalyst comprising the coke deposits to a catalyst regeneration unit, (c) continuously operating the catalyst regeneration unit to burn off the coke deposits from the spent catalyst to obtain a regenerated particulate catalyst, and (d) continuously introducing the regenerated particulate catalyst from the catalyst regeneration unit to the fluid bed reactor.
C10L 1/02 - Combustibles carbonés liquides à base essentielle de composants formés uniquement de carbone, d'hydrogène et d'oxygène
B01J 38/30 - Traitement avec un gaz contenant de l'oxygène libre en suspension gazeuse, p.ex. lits fluidisés
B01J 8/18 - Procédés chimiques ou physiques en général, conduits en présence de fluides et de particules solides; Appareillage pour de tels procédés les particules étant fluidisées
B01J 8/26 - Procédés chimiques ou physiques en général, conduits en présence de fluides et de particules solides; Appareillage pour de tels procédés les particules étant fluidisées selon la technique du "lit fluidisé" comportant au moins deux lits fluidisés, p.ex. installations de réaction et de régénération
B01J 8/22 - Procédés chimiques ou physiques en général, conduits en présence de fluides et de particules solides; Appareillage pour de tels procédés les particules étant fluidisées l'agent fluidisant étant un liquide du gaz étant introduit dans le liquide
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High Nanopore Volume Catalyst And Process Using SSZ-91
An improved hydroisomerization catalyst and process for making a base oil product wherein the catalyst comprises a base extrudate that includes SSZ-91 molecular sieve and a high nanopore volume alumina. The catalyst and process generally involves the use of a SSZ-91/high nanopore volume alumina based catalyst to produce dewaxed base oil products by contacting the catalyst with a hydrocarbon feedstock. The catalyst base extrudate advantageously comprises an alumina having a pore volume in the 11-20 nm pore diameter range of 0.05 to 1.0 cc/g, with the base extrudate formed from SSZ-91 and the alumina having a total pore volume in the 2-50 nm pore diameter range of 0.12 to 1.80 cc/g. The catalyst and process provide improved base oil yield with reduced gas and fuels production.
B01J 29/70 - Zéolites aluminosilicates cristallines; Leurs composés isomorphes de types caractérisés par leur structure spécifique non prévus dans les groupes
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 45/64 - 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
A group of wells may be located within a region of interest. Multiple scenarios of boundary locations within a group of wells may be obtained. A top-and-base boundary pair, defining a package of interest, may be identified within the individual scenarios of boundary locations. A subsurface property of the package of interest within the individual scenarios of boundary locations may be determined, and the subsurface property of the package of interest within the individual scenarios of boundary locations may be used to determine a subsurface characteristic of the region of interest.
The present disclosure relates to analytic mapping of metagenomic and hydrocarbon footprints of geologic subzones. A plurality of DNA profiles are generated based on a set of distinct geological specimens from each well of a plurality of wells. BioGeo markers, BioGeo signatures and a BioGeo matrix are generated based on the plurality of DNA profiles.
Provided is a process for preparing base oil from a waxy hydrocarbon feedstock by contacting the hydrocarbon feedstock in a hydroisomerization zone under hydroisomerization conditions. The reaction is in the presence of hydrogen and an inert gas, with the total pressure in the hydroisomerization zone being at least 400 psig. A product from the hydroisomerization zone is collected and separated into base oil products and fuel products. The inert gas can comprise any suitable inert gas, but is generally nitrogen, methane or argon. Nitrogen is used in one embodiment.
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 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
Provided is a process for hydrocracking normal paraffins into lighter normal paraffins with minimal formation of iso-paraffins. The process comprises hydrocracking a hydrocarbon feedstock comprising normal paraffins under hydrocracking conditions. The reaction is run in the presence of a specific type of zeolite based catalyst which has been found to provide high conversion with minimal iso-paraffin products. In one embodiment, the zeolite is of the framework PWO. The reaction conducted in the presence of the zeolite based catalyst produces an n-paraffin rich product that needs no separation step before being fed to a steam cracker to produce lower olefins.
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
38.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THERMAL MANAGEMENT OF SUBSEA CONDUITS USING A JUMPER HAVING ADJUSTABLE INSULATING ELEMENTS
Systems and methods for thermal management of subsea conduits such as jumpers provide the ability to alternate between cooling and heat retention of production fluids within the conduit as needed depending on the phase of operation. Adjustable insulation elements are provided on the conduits so that convective heat transfer between surrounding seawater and the conduit can be allowed or reduced. A control system can activate an alarm indicating the need to adjust the insulation depending on the temperature and/or flow rate of fluids in the conduit. Conventional conduits can be retrofitted by adding adjustable insulation elements to enable thermal management.
E21B 36/00 - 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
F16L 59/14 - Dispositions pour l'isolation des tuyaux ou des tuyauteries
E21B 43/01 - 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 spécialement adaptés à l'extraction à partir d'installations sous l'eau
39.
USE OF A BORATE-ACID BUFFER IN OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS
Provided herein are compositions comprising borate-acid buffers, as well as methods of using these compositions in oil and gas operations, including enhanced oil recovery (EOR) operations, fracturing operations, stimulation operations, etc.
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
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
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
Disclosed are systems and methods for thermal management of subsea interconnecting conduit such as jumpers that provide cooling and heat retention of production fluids within the jumpers. In a jumper circuit, parallel sections of jumper are provided having differing amounts of heat transfer between surrounding seawater and production fluids flowing within. Valving is provided to control fluid flow between the parallel sections of jumper, thus controlling the amount of heat transfer between the surrounding seawater and the jumper circuit. A control system can be used to generate an alarm based on fluid temperature and/or fluid flow rate within the jumper circuit indicating the need to adjust the valving to manage the temperature of fluids within the jumper circuit. Changes may be needed particularly depending on the phase of production, e.g., early life, normal operation, shut down and late life operation.
F16L 53/70 - Refroidissement des tuyaux ou des systèmes de tuyaux
F16L 1/20 - Accessoires à cet effet, p.ex. flotteurs ou poids de lestage
E21B 41/00 - Matériel ou accessoires non couverts par les groupes
E21B 43/01 - 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 spécialement adaptés à l'extraction à partir d'installations sous l'eau
41.
Systems and processes for predicting asphaltene blend compatibility
The present disclosure advantageously refers to systems and methods for predicting an oil mixture's blend compatibility without mixing the components and/or without performing direct blend testing. The techniques described use a correlation between near infrared spectroscopic information, asphaltene solubility parameter Ra, and maltene solubility parameter Po to accurately predict blend compatibility using the equation P=Po(blend)/Ra(blend). A P≥1 indicates the blend is compatible. These techniques are useful in, for example, refineries to predict and therefore reduce or eliminate fouling due to asphaltene deposits.
G01N 21/3577 - Couleur; Propriétés spectrales, c. à d. comparaison de l'effet du matériau sur la lumière pour plusieurs longueurs d'ondes ou plusieurs bandes de longueurs d'ondes différentes en recherchant l'effet relatif du matériau pour les longueurs d'ondes caractéristiques d'éléments ou de molécules spécifiques, p.ex. spectrométrie d'absorption atomique en utilisant la lumière infrarouge pour l'analyse de liquides, p.ex. l'eau polluée
G01N 21/359 - Couleur; Propriétés spectrales, c. à d. comparaison de l'effet du matériau sur la lumière pour plusieurs longueurs d'ondes ou plusieurs bandes de longueurs d'ondes différentes en recherchant l'effet relatif du matériau pour les longueurs d'ondes caractéristiques d'éléments ou de molécules spécifiques, p.ex. spectrométrie d'absorption atomique en utilisant la lumière infrarouge en utilisant la lumière de l'infrarouge proche
A graphical user interface provides visualization of operation tasks for a well ordered in a sequence. The graphical user interface shows different types of timing for the operation tasks, such as planned timing, estimated timing, and actual timing for the operation tasks. Different types of timing are arranged in a hierarchy so that setting one type of timing for an operation task overrides another type of timing for the operation task. Changes to timing of an operation task are automatically propagated to other operation tasks.
G06Q 10/06 - Ressources, gestion de tâches, des ressources humaines ou de projets; Planification d’entreprise ou d’organisation; Modélisation d’entreprise ou d’organisation
G06F 9/451 - Dispositions d’exécution pour interfaces utilisateur
43.
METHOD OF REDUCING MERCURY IN STABILIZED CONDENSATE
The present invention is directed to a method for removing elemental mercury from liquid natural gas comprising changing the stabilizer column operating conditions to beneficially transfer mercury from the stabilized condensate phase to the overhead gas phase, where it may be compressed and recycled with the gas going to the existing feed gas mercury removal units.
F25J 3/02 - Procédés ou appareils pour séparer les constituants des mélanges gazeux impliquant l'emploi d'une liquéfaction ou d'une solidification par rectification, c. à d. par échange continuel de chaleur et de matière entre un courant de vapeur et un courant de liquide
C10G 7/00 - Distillation des huiles d'hydrocarbures
44.
METHODS OF USING EXPANDABLE POLYMER GROUT FOR PLUG AND ABANDONMENT APPLICATIONS
A method for creating an expandable polymer grout plug within or through a wellbore includes providing an expandable polymer grout system to a target location within or through the wellbore, wherein the expandable polymer grout system comprises: (i) an isocyanate component comprising one or more isocyanate compounds; and (ii) an organic polyol component comprising one or more organic polyol compounds; in the presence of (iii) one or more blowing agents; combining the foregoing components of the expandable polymer grout system to facilitate the polymerization reaction to form the expandable polymer grout plug at the target location; and allowing the expandable polymer grout plug to cure at the target location.
C09K 8/42 - Compositions de cimentation, p.ex. pour la cimentation des tubes dans les trous de forage; Compositions de bouchage, p.ex. pour tuer des puits
C09K 8/44 - Compositions de cimentation, p.ex. pour la cimentation des tubes dans les trous de forage; Compositions de bouchage, p.ex. pour tuer des puits contenant uniquement des liants organiques
A fuel composition is described. The composition contains gasoline and an aryloxy alkylamine additive. The structure of the aryloxy alkylamine additive is given by
A fuel composition is described. The composition contains gasoline and an aryloxy alkylamine additive. The structure of the aryloxy alkylamine additive is given by
A fuel composition is described. The composition contains gasoline and an aryloxy alkylamine additive. The structure of the aryloxy alkylamine additive is given by
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.
A deployment system for deploying a polymer grout system includes a first conduit line for conveying an isocyanate component, a second conduit line for conveying an organic polyol component, and a mixer for mixing the isocyanate component and the organic polyol component to form an expandable polymer grout system that is deployed to a target location associated with a wellbore. The deployment system can include a tailpipe and/or bridge plug for directing the expandable polymer grout system to the target location. The disclosure also includes methods of using the foregoing deployment system.
E21B 33/138 - Plâtrage de la paroi du trou de forage; Injections dans la formation
C09K 8/44 - Compositions de cimentation, p.ex. pour la cimentation des tubes dans les trous de forage; Compositions de bouchage, p.ex. pour tuer des puits contenant uniquement des liants organiques
C09K 8/42 - Compositions de cimentation, p.ex. pour la cimentation des tubes dans les trous de forage; Compositions de bouchage, p.ex. pour tuer des puits
47.
IDENTIFICATION OF UNIDENTIFIED SUBTERRANEAN SAMPLES
A method for identifying an unidentified subterranean sample may include comparing values for a subset of fluid chemistry parameters associated with the unidentified subterranean sample to values of corresponding fluid chemistry parameters associated with a plurality of identified subterranean samples. The method may also include determining, based on comparing the values for the subset of fluid chemistry parameters associated with the unidentified subterranean sample to the values of the corresponding fluid chemistry parameters associated with the plurality of identified subterranean samples, an estimated value for a target parameter associated with the unidentified subterranean sample. The method may further include recategorizing the unidentified subterranean sample as being among the plurality of identified subterranean samples based on the estimated value for the target parameter.
An alignment tool is used to install an instrument onto a vessel. The alignment tool includes a semicylindrical body having an inner surface, an outer surface, a process end surface, and an instrument end surface. The inner surface comprises a process bearing surface, an instrument bearing surface, and a ring bearing disposed between the process bearing surface and the instrument bearing surface. The ring bearing comprises a first fastener aperture, a second fastener aperture, and a ring bearing surface having an alignment feature.
A phase separation assembly includes a stand pipe configured to be located at a bottom of a distillation column, the stand pipe for directing a liquid phase of a hydrocarbon fluid through a bottom outlet to a heating assembly; a return conduit configured to direct heated hydrocarbon fluid from the heating assembly into the distillation column; a ring baffle configured to be located within the distillation column above the return conduit; and a horizontal plate configured to be disposed above the stand pipe. The ring baffle directs the heated hydrocarbon fluid around the inner circumferential wall of the distillation column so that vapor and liquid phases can separate. Weir features on the ring baffle can facilitate separation of vapor and liquid flows of the hydrocarbon.
Infrared images of a vessel may be obtained and analyzed to determine the amount of sand in the vessel. Portions of the infrared images with low pixel values may be filtered out as depicting background (e.g., sky, ground). Portions of the infrared images with high pixel values may be filtered out as depicting portions of the vessel without sand. The number of pixels depicting the vessel and the number of pixel depicting portions of the vessel with sand may be used to monitor the amount of sand in the vessel and facilitate maintenance operations for the vessel.
G06T 7/70 - Détermination de la position ou de l'orientation des objets ou des caméras
G06V 10/26 - Segmentation de formes dans le champ d’image; Découpage ou fusion d’éléments d’image visant à établir la région de motif, p.ex. techniques de regroupement; Détection d’occlusion
G06V 10/56 - Extraction de caractéristiques d’images ou de vidéos relative à la couleur
51.
SYNTHESIS OF MULTIPLE BOUNDARY LOCATION SCENARIOS FOR WELLS
A group of wells may be located within a region of interest. Multiple scenarios of boundary locations within the group of wells may be obtained. Boundary likelihood curves for the wells may be generated. Different number and/or locations of boundaries within different scenarios of boundary locations may be synthetized into the boundary likelihood curves. A visual representation of the boundary likelihood curves may be generated. The visual representation of the boundary likelihood curves may be used to automatically select and/or guide manual selection of boundary locations in the region of interest.
Provided is a continuous process for converting waste plastic into recycle for chemical production. The process comprises selecting waste plastics containing polyethylene and/or polypropylene and preparing a stable blend of a bio feedstock and the selected plastic. The amount of plastic in the blend comprises no more than 20 wt. % of the blend. The blend is passed to a conversion unit. Useful chemicals are recovered, including C3 and C4 olefins and aromatics.
C10G 69/12 - 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 polymérisation ou d'alkylation
A system for detecting cracks in an underwater structure can include an acoustic signal transmitter configured to be disposed proximate to, but without physically contacting, the underwater structure, where the acoustic signal transmitter is configured to emit acoustic signals. The system can also include an acoustic field receiver configured to be disposed proximate to, but without physically contacting, the underwater structure, where the acoustic field receiver is configured to receive resulting acoustic fields. The system can further include a controller that is configured to receive the resulting acoustic fields from the acoustic field receiver. The controller can also be configured to analyze the resulting acoustic fields signal. The controller can further be configured to detect, based on analyzing the resulting acoustic fields, a crack in the underwater structure.
G01N 29/265 - Dispositions pour l'orientation ou le balayage en déplaçant le capteur par rapport à un matériau fixe
G01N 29/22 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'emploi d'ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores; Visualisation de l'intérieur d'objets par transmission d'ondes ultrasonores ou sonores à travers l'objet - Détails
G01N 29/34 - Génération des ondes ultrasonores, sonores ou infrasonores
54.
BLEND OF WASTE PLASTIC WITH BIO FEED AND PROCESS OF PREPARATION
Provided is a composition comprising a blend of a waste plastic and a bio feedstock. Also provided is a process for preparing a stable blend of a plastic and bio feedstock which can be stored or transported if desired. The amount of plastic in the blend comprises no more than 20 wt. % of the blend. The blend can be passed to a conversion unit for conversion of the waste plastic and bio feedstock. The conversion process produces clean monomers for polymerization and chemical intermediates.
Provided 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 preparing a blend of a bio feedstock and the selected plastic. The amount of plastic in the blend comprises no more than 20 wt. % of the blend. The blend is passed to a FCC unit. A liquid petroleum gas LPG olefin/paraffin mixture and naphtha are recovered from the FCC unit and can be passed on to make polyethylene.
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 preparing a blend of a bio feedstock and the selected plastic. The amount of plastic in the blend comprises no more than 20 wt. % of the blend. The blend is passed to a FCC unit. A liquid petroleum gas LPG olefin/paraffin mixture and naphtha are recovered from the FCC unit and can be passed on to make polypropylene.
C08J 11/10 - Récupération ou traitement des résidus des polymères par coupure des chaînes moléculaires des polymères ou rupture des liaisons de réticulation par voie chimique, p.ex. dévulcanisation
The present disclosure refers to systems and methods for efficiently converting a C1-C3 alkane such as natural gas to a liquid C2-C10 product and hydrogen. Generally, the process comprises flowing the C1-C3 alkane through a plurality of tubes within a vessel wherein the tubes house a catalyst for converting the C1-C3 alkane to the liquid C2-C10 product and hydrogen. The C1-C3 alkane is heated under suitable conditions to produce the liquid C2-C10 product and hydrogen. Advantageously, the C1-C3 alkane is heated by burning a fuel outside the tubes in fuel burning nozzles configured to transfer heat from the burning through the tubes.
C10G 50/00 - Production de mélanges d'hydrocarbures liquides à partir d'hydrocarbures à nombre inférieur d'atomes de carbone, p.ex. par oligomérisation
A wiper barrier plug assembly can include a wiper plug, an expandable plug, and a trigger device that includes a first housing part, a second housing part, and a mechanical trigger, where the wiper plug, the expandable plug, and the trigger device are mechanically coupled together, where the mechanical trigger is disposed between and maintains a separated position of the first housing part and the second housing part relative to each other when the trigger device is in a default trigger device position, where the mechanical trigger is configured to break when the trigger device converts to an actuated state, where the first housing part and the second housing part, when the trigger device is in the actuated state, are configured to move to a collapsed position relative to each other to operate the expandable plug from a default expandable plug position to an expanded position.
E21B 33/16 - Procédés ou dispositifs de cimentation, de bouchage des trous, des fissures ou analogues pour la cimentation des tubes dans les trous de forage ou de sondage utilisant des bouchons pour isoler la charge de ciment; Bouchons à cet effet
E21B 47/09 - Localisation ou détermination de la position d'objets dans les trous de forage ou dans les puits; Identification des parties libres ou bloquées des tubes
59.
Catalyst System And Process Using SSZ-91 And SSZ-95
An improved hydroisomerization catalyst system and process for making a base oil product using a combined catalyst system comprising SSZ-91 molecular sieve and SSZ-95 molecular sieve. The catalyst system and process generally involves the use of a catalyst comprising an SSZ-91 molecular sieve and a separate catalyst comprising an SSZ-95 molecular sieve to produce dewaxed base oil products by sequentially contacting the catalysts with a hydrocarbon feedstock. The catalyst system and process provide improved base oil yield along with other beneficial base oil properties.
C10G 25/03 - Raffinage des huiles d'hydrocarbures, en l'absence d'hydrogène, au moyen d'absorbants ou d'adsorbants solides avec échangeur d'ions avec des alumino-silicates cristallins, p.ex. avec des tamis moléculaires
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 47/20 - Supports en alumino-silicates cristallins le catalyseur contenant d'autres métaux ou leurs composés
A region of interest may include a group of wells. The group of wells may be connected to form a graph of wells, with nodes representing wells and edges representing connections between wells. Connection scores from dynamic time warping paths for individual pairs of connected wells may be used to detect anomalies in the region of interest. Number of boundaries within individual wells may be used to detect anomalies in the region of interest. Connection score and/or number of boundaries may be represented on a visual map of the region of interest.
E21B 44/00 - Systèmes de commande automatique spécialement adaptés aux opérations de forage, c. à d. systèmes à fonctionnement autonome ayant pour rôle d'exécuter ou de modifier une opération de forage sans l'intervention d'un opérateur humain, p.ex. systèmes de ; Systèmes spécialement adaptés à la surveillance de plusieurs variables ou conditions de forage
E21B 47/09 - Localisation ou détermination de la position d'objets dans les trous de forage ou dans les puits; Identification des parties libres ou bloquées des tubes
A reference curve may be used as the goal for alignment when depth shifting one or more target well logs. Traditionally the reference curve has been measured data, and is usually of the same measurement type as the well log for shifting when performed algorithmically. The reference curve may be generated by a weak learner machine learning model. The weak learner machine learning model may preserve shape characteristics and depth information of one or more input curves in the reference curve. Depth shifting of a target well log may be performed by iteratively using sliding correlation windows of differing sizes.
The present disclosure relates generally to a system and method for rearranging a first system of software applications into a second system of software applications. The system includes a user device, a network, a data storage unit, and a server. The user device can display a first system of applications. The user can offer a number of rearrangements by clicking and dragging the applications and connections points to their desired positions. A predictive model can produce a second system of applications based on these rearrangements.
G06F 9/451 - Dispositions d’exécution pour interfaces utilisateur
G06F 3/04817 - Techniques d’interaction fondées sur les interfaces utilisateur graphiques [GUI] fondées sur des propriétés spécifiques de l’objet d’interaction affiché ou sur un environnement basé sur les métaphores, p.ex. interaction avec des éléments du bureau telles les fenêtres ou les icônes, ou avec l’aide d’un curseur changeant de comport utilisant des icônes
Hydraulic fracturing pumps at a well pad comprising multiple wells can be separated into brine pumps and slurry pumps. A split stream barrier separates the brine pumps from the slurry pumps. At least one slurry barrier separates a first slurry pump and a second slurry pump. The split stream barrier and the slurry barrier allow maintenance to be performed on the first slurry pump while the second slurry pump and the brine pumps continue to operate.
A system for cementing casing using reverse circulation, where the system can include a casing string having multiple casing pipes and a burst disc sub, where the burst disc sub includes a burst disc that is disposed within a cavity formed in the casing string and prevents unwanted flow up the cavity while running casing, where the burst disc, when exposed to a downward force in the cavity exceeding a threshold value, is configured to break apart to allow flow of casing fluid under pressure from the upper portion to the lower portion of the cavity through the burst disc sub, and where the burst disc sub is configured to allow for reverse flow of the casing fluid therethrough when a cement slurry is injected down an annulus formed between the casing string and a formation wall of a wellbore.
E21B 33/14 - Procédés ou dispositifs de cimentation, de bouchage des trous, des fissures ou analogues pour la cimentation des tubes dans les trous de forage ou de sondage
E21B 34/06 - Aménagements des vannes pour les trous de forage ou pour les puits dans les puits
65.
MOLECULAR SIEVE BORON SSZ-121, ITS SYNTHESIS AND USE
A novel synthetic crystalline molecular sieve material, designated boron SSZ-121 is provided. The boron SSZ-121 can be synthesized using 1,3-bis(1-adamantyl)imidazolium cations as a structure directing agent. The boron SSZ-121 may be used in organic compound conversion reactions and/or sorptive processes.
C01B 3/40 - Production d'hydrogène ou de mélanges gazeux contenant de l'hydrogène par réaction de composés organiques gazeux ou liquides avec des agents gazéifiants, p.ex. de l'eau, du gaz carbonique, de l'air par réaction d'hydrocarbures avec des agents gazéifiants avec des catalyseurs caractérisée par le catalyseur
66.
MOLECULAR SIEVE SSZ-113 WITH HIGH ACIDITY, ITS SYNTHESIS AND USE
A novel synthetic crystalline molecular sieve material, designated SSZ-113 is provided which exhibits increased acidity. The SSZ-113 can be synthesized using 1,3-bis(2,3-dimethyl-1H-imidazolium)propane dications as a structure directing agent. The synthesis employs a boron pathway to achieve increased acid sites. The SSZ-113 of increased acidity may be used in organic compound conversion and/or sorptive processes.
A novel synthetic crystalline aluminogermanosilicate molecular sieve material, designated SSZ-117x, is provided which exhibits increased acidity. The SSZ-117x can be synthesized using N,N,N,3,5-pentamethyladamantan-1-ammonium cations as a structure directing agent. The synthesis employs a boron pathway to achieve increased acid sites. The SSZ-117x of increased acidity may be used in organic compound conversion reactions and/or sorptive processes.
C01B 39/48 - Autres types caractérisés par leur diagramme de diffraction des rayons X et par leur composition définie utilisant au moins un agent structurant organique
C01B 39/06 - Préparation de zéolites isomorphes caractérisée par les mesures prises pour le remplacement des atomes d'aluminium ou de silicium dans la charpente du réseau par des atomes d'autres éléments
B01J 29/04 - Catalyseurs contenant des tamis moléculaires ayant des propriétés d'échangeurs de base, p.ex. zéolites cristallines, argiles pontées
B01J 29/70 - Zéolites aluminosilicates cristallines; Leurs composés isomorphes de types caractérisés par leur structure spécifique non prévus dans les groupes
Provided is a novel synthetic crystalline borongermanosilicate molecular sieve material, designated boron SSZ-113. The boron SSZ-113 can be synthesized using 1,3 bis(2,3-dimethyl-1H-imidazolium) propane dications as a structure directing agent. The boron SSZ-113 may be used in organic compound conversion reactions and/or sorptive processes, and in particular, in reforming reactions.
C01B 39/12 - Préparation de zéolites isomorphes caractérisée par les mesures prises pour le remplacement des atomes d'aluminium ou de silicium dans la charpente du réseau par des atomes d'autres éléments les atomes de remplacement étant des atomes de bore
C01B 39/48 - Autres types caractérisés par leur diagramme de diffraction des rayons X et par leur composition définie utilisant au moins un agent structurant organique
C01B 39/02 - Zéolites aluminosilicates cristallines; Leurs composés isomorphes; Leur préparation directe; Leur préparation à partir d'un mélange réactionnel contenant une zéolite cristalline d'un autre type, ou à partir de réactants préformés; Leur post-traitement
C10G 35/095 - Réformage catalytique caractérisé par le catalyseur utilisé contenant des alumino-silicates cristallins, p.ex. des tamis moléculaires
69.
COMPOSITIONS CONTAINING FRICTION REDUCERS AND METHODS OF USING THEREOF IN OIL AND GAS OPERATIONS
Described are compositions and methods for use in oil and gas operations. The methods can decrease pressure drop along a lateral segment of a wellbore in an unconventional subterranean formation.
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
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
A novel synthetic crystalline borongermanosilicate molecular sieve material, designated boron SSZ-117x, is provided. The boron SSZ-117x can be synthesized using N,N,N,3,5-pentamethyladamantan-1-ammonium cations as a structure directing agent. The synthesis employs a boron pathway to achieve the boron molecular sieve. The boron SSZ-117x may be used in organic compound conversion reactions, such as reforming, and/or sorptive processes.
A novel synthetic crystalline aluminogermanosilicate molecular sieve material, designated SSZ-121 is provided which exhibits increased acidity. The SSZ-121 can be synthesized using 1,3-bis(1-adamantyl)imidazolium cations as a structure directing agent. The synthesis employs a boron pathway to achieve increased acid sites. The SSZ-121 of increased acidity may be used in organic compound conversion reactions and/or sorptive processes.
A method for enhancing water chemistry at a surface for improved well performance may include testing water at the surface to identify a pH level of the water, a type of solid-generating component in the water, and an amount of a solid-generating component in the water. The method may also include identifying a type and an amount of an additive based on identifying the type and the amount of the solid-generating component, where the additive is configured to generate a solid when mixed with the water. The method may further include mixing the water and an additive at the surface to generate the solid and enhanced water, where the solid comprises at least some of the solid-generating components of the water. The enhanced water may be usable for a field operation to cause the improved well performance, and the solid may be removable from the enhanced water at the surface.
C09K 8/57 - Compositions à base d'eau ou de solvants polaires
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
Provided is a method of preparing a delaminated Al-SSZ-70 zeolite. The method combines direct hydrothermal synthesis with CTA+ cations and an imidazolium OSDA. A post-synthetic high shear mixing treatment is also preferred. In one embodiment, an Al-SSZ-70 zeolite seed is used, preferably with a Si/Al ratio of at least 50.
B01J 29/70 - Zéolites aluminosilicates cristallines; Leurs composés isomorphes de types caractérisés par leur structure spécifique non prévus dans les groupes
B01J 35/10 - Catalyseurs caractérisés par leur forme ou leurs propriétés physiques, en général solides caractérisés par leurs propriétés de surface ou leur porosité
74.
Process for the Production of Renewable Distillate-Range Hydrocarbons
A process for producing renewable distillate-range hydrocarbons is provided. The process includes dehydrating a renewable C2-C6 alcohol feedstock to produce an olefin, oligomerizing the olefin the presence of a halometallate ionic liquid catalyst to produce an oligomer product and hydrogenating the oligomer product or fractions thereof to produce saturated distillate-range hydrocarbons.
C07C 2/22 - Halogénures de métaux; Leurs complexes avec des composés organiques
C10G 50/02 - Production de mélanges d'hydrocarbures liquides à partir d'hydrocarbures à nombre inférieur d'atomes de carbone, p.ex. par oligomérisation d'huiles d'hydrocarbures pour lubrification
75.
VISUALIZATION OF DIRECTIONAL INFLUENCE OF WELLS ON CORRELATION
A well may be selected from a group of wells. Multiple scenarios of boundary locations within the selected well may be determined based on propagation of boundaries from other wells to the selected well. A visual representation of the multiple scenarios of boundary locations within the selected well may be provided based on spatial arrangement of the wells within the group of wells. A visual representation of the spatial arrangement of the wells within the group of wells may be provided.
The present disclosure refers to systems and methods for remediating a produced water from an oil or gas well. A representative process may comprise optionally purifying and then electrolyzing the produced water to produce at least hydrogen and oxygen; storing, selling, releasing, or converting oxygen to a useful oxygen product; and storing, selling, releasing, or converting hydrogen to a useful hydrogen product and to produce fresh water for beneficial reuse. Alternatively or additionally, the optionally purified produced water may be subjected to steam reformation with methane to produce carbon dioxide and hydrogen which can be used as desired.
C25B 1/04 - Hydrogène ou oxygène par électrolyse de l'eau
C25B 15/08 - Alimentation ou vidange des réactifs ou des électrolytes; Régénération des électrolytes
C02F 1/58 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par élimination de composés spécifiés dissous
C01B 3/24 - Production d'hydrogène ou de mélanges gazeux contenant de l'hydrogène par décomposition de composés organiques gazeux ou liquides d'hydrocarbures
A tank is secured under the keel of a floating structure for offshore energy development. The tank is filled with ballast material that supplements or replaces the ballast already present on the floating structure, thereby gaining larger topsides payload capacity for the floating structure or increasing stability and motion performance of the floating structure.
B63B 35/44 - Constructions, magasins, plates-formes de forage ou ateliers flottants, p.ex. portant des appareils séparateurs huile-eau
B63B 43/14 - Amélioration de la sécurité des navires, p.ex. contrôle des avaries, non prévue ailleurs réduisant le risque de chavirer ou de sombrer par augmentation de la flottabilité employant des éléments flottants extérieurs au bord
B63B 1/10 - Caractéristiques hydrodynamiques ou hydrostatiques des coques ou des ailes portantes tirant la portance principalement du déplacement liquide à coques multiples
78.
SYNTHESIS OF ALUMINUM-CONTAINING CIT-13 AND CIT-15 MOLECULAR SIEVES
C01B 39/06 - Préparation de zéolites isomorphes caractérisée par les mesures prises pour le remplacement des atomes d'aluminium ou de silicium dans la charpente du réseau par des atomes d'autres éléments
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
Provided 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 preparing a blend of petroleum and the selected plastic. The amount of plastic in the blend comprises no more than 20 wt. % of the blend. The blend is passed to a refinery hydrocracking unit. A liquid petroleum gas C3-C4 olefin/paraffin mixture, and optionally naphtha, is recovered from the hydrocracking unit and passed to a steam cracker to make ethylene. A heavy fraction can also be recovered from the hydrocracking unit and passed to an isomerization dewaxing unit to prepare base oil.
C07C 4/22 - Préparations d'hydrocarbures à partir d'hydrocarbures contenant un plus grand nombre d'atomes de carbone par dépolymérisation en monomère d'origine, p.ex. dépolymérisation du dicyclopentadiène pour obtenir du cyclopentadiène
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
C10M 177/00 - Méthodes particulières de préparation des compositions lubrifiantes; Modification chimique par post-traitement des constituants ou de la composition lubrifiante elle-même, non couverte par d'autres classes
C08J 11/12 - Récupération ou traitement des résidus des polymères par coupure des chaînes moléculaires des polymères ou rupture des liaisons de réticulation par voie chimique, p.ex. dévulcanisation uniquement par traitement à la chaleur sèche
A process of making a silica-alumina composition having improved properties is provided. The process includes (a) mixing an aqueous solution of a silicon compound and an aqueous solution of an aluminum compound and an acid, while maintaining a pH of the mixed solution in a range of 1 to 3, and obtaining an acidified silica-alumina sol; (b) adding an aqueous solution of a base precipitating agent to the acidified silica-alumina sol to a final pH in a range of 5 to 8, and co-precipitating a silica-alumina slurry, wherein the base precipitating agent is selected from ammonium carbonate, ammonium bicarbonate, and any combination thereof; (c) optionally, hydrothermally aging the silica-alumina slurry to form a hydrothermally aged silica-alumina slurry; and (d) recovering a precipitate solid from the silica-alumina slurry or the hydrothermally aged silica-alumina slurry, wherein the precipitate solid comprises the silica-alumina composition.
B01J 35/10 - Catalyseurs caractérisés par leur forme ou leurs propriétés physiques, en général solides caractérisés par leurs propriétés de surface ou leur porosité
An intermediary well may be selected for a group of wells. The intermediary well may be used as an origin point from which branching wells paths are generated to connect the group of wells through the intermediary well. A shortest path between the intermediary well and the group of wells along the branching well paths may be identified, and the group of wells may be aligned along the shortest path. Boundaries of the intermediary well may be propagated to the aligned group of wells to establish correlation between segments of the intermediary well and segments of the aligned group of wells.
G06F 30/28 - Optimisation, vérification ou simulation de l’objet conçu utilisant la dynamique des fluides, p.ex. les équations de Navier-Stokes ou la dynamique des fluides numérique [DFN]
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
E21B 41/00 - Matériel ou accessoires non couverts par les groupes
Bulk catalysts comprised 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.
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
C07C 5/10 - Préparation d'hydrocarbures à partir d'hydrocarbures contenant le même nombre d'atomes de carbone par hydrogénation de cycles aromatiques à six chaînons
C10G 47/00 - Craquage des huiles d'hydrocarbures, en présence d'hydrogène ou de composés donneurs d'hydrogène, pour obtenir des fractions à point d'ébullition inférieur
C10G 49/00 - Traitement des huiles d'hydrocarbures, en présence d'hydrogène ou de composés donneurs d'hydrogène, non prévu dans un seul des groupes , , , ou
84.
MACHINE LEARNING APPROACH FOR GENERATING SUBSURFACE REPRESENTATIONS IN LAYER-SPACE
Subsurface representations that define subsurface configurations in layer space are used to train a machine learning model. The trained machine learning model is used to generate synthetic subsurface representations in the layer space. The synthetic subsurface representations are generated to match one or more conditioning characteristics. Conditioning of the trained machine learning model is performed in latent space.
A method is described for monitoring a stimulated reservoir volume (SRV) including receiving simulation parameters, performing 3D fully coupled quasi-static poro-elastic finite difference modeling using the simulation parameters, wherein the 3D fully coupled quasi-static poro-elastic finite difference modeling is based on a rescaling of solid rock and fluid flow density parameters and generates simulated temporal quasi-static stresses, and pore pressure. In addition, simulated stresses may be used for performing calculation of the 3D rotation of the simulated stresses to principal directions; performing calculation of the temporal 3D Mohr-Coulomb (MC) failure criteria from the calculated principal stresses and the simulated pore pressure for all or selected time steps; and displaying the computed temporal MC failure criteria results on a graphical display. The method may also be used in time-lapse monitoring of the reservoir for microseismic depletion delineation.
A method of transferring at least one subterranean core sample from a retrieval vessel to a testing vessel can include removing at least one pressure barrier on the retrieval vessel using a linear actuator while maintaining a sampling pressure on the at least one subterranean core sample at which the at least one subterranean core sample is taken from a subterranean formation. The method can also include pressurizing the testing vessel to the sampling pressure using the linear actuator, and transferring the at least one subterranean core sample from the retrieval vessel to the testing vessel. The method can further include sealing the testing vessel with the at least one subterranean core sample at the sampling pressure, where the testing vessel allows the at least one subterranean core sample to be tested while the at least one subterranean core sample is maintained at the sampling pressure.
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
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
C09K 8/60 - Compositions pour activer la production en agissant sur la formation souterraine
C09K 8/68 - Compositions à base d'eau ou de solvants polaires contenant des composés organiques
C07C 309/22 - Acides sulfoniques ayant des groupes sulfo liés à des atomes de carbone acycliques d'un squelette carboné acyclique non saturé contenant des groupes carboxyle liés au squelette carboné
A method comprises identifying a depositional form of a mineral phase in a sedimentary rock sample based on a measurement (a) of a parameter indicative of a size of crystallites of the mineral phase in the rock sample.
An electrocrushing drill bit comprises a bit body and at least one electrode coupled to a power source and the bit body, wherein the at least one electrode having a distal portion for engaging with a surface of a wellbore. The electrocrushing drill bit comprises a ground structure coupled to the bit body proximate to the at least one electrode and having a distal portion for engaging with the surface of the wellbore, wherein the ground structure comprises a transverse ground structure.
Embodiments for generating a reservoir performance forecast are provided. The embodiments may be executed by a computer system. In one embodiment, a method includes obtaining inflow performance relationship data generated from a physics-based subsurface-surface coupled simulation model having a surface, a subsurface, and one or more wells fluidly connecting the subsurface to the surface. The inflow performance relationship data comprises performance data for at least one phase of fluid for each well. The method also includes generating a performance forecast for the reservoir using a subsurface simulator and a surface simulator. The subsurface simulator uses the inflow performance relationship data to represent the subsurface during generation of the performance forecast, and the performance forecast satisfies constraints solved by the surface simulator. In one embodiment, a method does not utilize a surface simulator.
E21B 49/08 - Prélèvement d'échantillons de fluides ou test des fluides dans les trous de forage ou dans les puits
G06F 30/27 - Optimisation, vérification ou simulation de l’objet conçu utilisant l’apprentissage automatique, p.ex. l’intelligence artificielle, les réseaux neuronaux, les machines à support de vecteur [MSV] ou l’apprentissage d’un modèle
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 8/588 - 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 21/06 - Dispositions pour traiter les fluides de forage à l'extérieur du trou de forage
C09K 8/03 - Additifs spécifiques à usage général dans les compositions pour le forage des puits
E21B 43/38 - Aménagements pour séparer les matériaux produits par le puits dans le puits
92.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY FOR PLASTIC WASTE TO POLYPROPYLENE VIA REFINERY FCC UNIT
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 preparing a stable blend of petroleum and the selected plastic. The amount of plastic in the blend comprises no more than 20 wt. % of the blend. The blend is passed to a refinery FCC unit. A liquid petroleum gas C3 olefin/paraffin 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.
C07C 4/22 - Préparations d'hydrocarbures à partir d'hydrocarbures contenant un plus grand nombre d'atomes de carbone par dépolymérisation en monomère d'origine, p.ex. dépolymérisation du dicyclopentadiène pour obtenir du cyclopentadiène
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
C08J 11/12 - Récupération ou traitement des résidus des polymères par coupure des chaînes moléculaires des polymères ou rupture des liaisons de réticulation par voie chimique, p.ex. dévulcanisation uniquement par traitement à la chaleur sèche
93.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY FOR PLASTIC WASTE TO POLYETHYLENE VIA REFINERY FCC UNIT
Provided 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 preparing a stable blend of petroleum and the selected plastic. The amount of plastic in the blend comprises no more than 20 wt. % of the blend. The blend is passed to a refinery FCC unit. A liquid petroleum gas LPG olefin/paraffin mixture and naphtha are recovered from the FCC unit and passed to a steam cracker to make ethylene.
C08J 11/14 - Récupération ou traitement des résidus des polymères par coupure des chaînes moléculaires des polymères ou rupture des liaisons de réticulation par voie chimique, p.ex. dévulcanisation par traitement avec de la vapeur ou de l'eau
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 preparing a stable blend of petroleum and the selected plastic. The amount of plastic in the blend comprises no more than 20 wt. % of the blend. The blend is passed to a refinery hydrocracking unit. A liquid petroleum gas C3 olefin/paraffin mixture is recovered from the hydrocracking 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. A heavy fraction can also be recovered from the hydrocracking unit and passed to an isomerization dewaxing unit to prepare base oil.
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
Provided 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 preparing a stable blend of petroleum and the selected plastic. The amount of plastic in the blend comprises no more than 20 wt.% of the blend. The blend is passed to a refinery crude unit. A liquid petroleum gas C3-C4 olefin/paraffin mixture, and optionally naphtha stream, is recovered from the crude unit and passed to a steam cracker to make ethylene. Product streams from the crude unit can also be passed to a hydrocracking unit, with a recovered heavy fraction then being passed to an isomerization dewaxing unit to prepare base oil.
C07C 4/22 - Préparations d'hydrocarbures à partir d'hydrocarbures contenant un plus grand nombre d'atomes de carbone par dépolymérisation en monomère d'origine, p.ex. dépolymérisation du dicyclopentadiène pour obtenir du cyclopentadiène
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
C08J 11/12 - Récupération ou traitement des résidus des polymères par coupure des chaînes moléculaires des polymères ou rupture des liaisons de réticulation par voie chimique, p.ex. dévulcanisation uniquement par traitement à la chaleur sèche
96.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY FOR PLASTIC WASTE TO POLYPROPYLENE AND BASE OIL VIA REFINERY CRUDE UNIT
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 preparing a stable blend of petroleum and the selected plastic. The amount of plastic in the blend comprises no more than 20 wt. % of the blend. The blend is passed to a refinery crude unit. A liquid petroleum gas C3 olefin/paraffin mixture is recovered from the crude 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 to a dehydrogenation unit to produce additional propylene. Product streams from the crude unit can also be passed to a hydrocracking unit, with a recovered heavy fraction then being passed to an isomerization dewaxing unit to prepare base oil.
C07C 4/22 - Préparations d'hydrocarbures à partir d'hydrocarbures contenant un plus grand nombre d'atomes de carbone par dépolymérisation en monomère d'origine, p.ex. dépolymérisation du dicyclopentadiène pour obtenir du cyclopentadiène
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
C08J 11/12 - Récupération ou traitement des résidus des polymères par coupure des chaînes moléculaires des polymères ou rupture des liaisons de réticulation par voie chimique, p.ex. dévulcanisation uniquement par traitement à la chaleur sèche
97.
PROCESS FOR STABLE BLEND OF WASTE PLASTIC WITH PETROLEUM FEED FOR FEEDING TO OIL REFINERY UNITS AND PROCESS OF PREPARING SAME
Provided is a blend of a petroleum feedstock and 1-20 wt. % of plastic, based on the weight of the blend, with the plastic comprising polyethylene and/or polypropylene, and the plastic in the blend comprising finely dispersed microcrystalline particles having an average particle size of 10 micron to less than 100 microns. A process for preparing a blend of plastic and petroleum is provided, comprising mixing together a petroleum feed and a plastic comprising polyethylene and/or polypropylene and heating the mixture above the melting point of the plastic, but less than 500° F. Then cooling the plastic melt and petroleum feedstock liquid blend with mixing to a temperature below the melting point of the plastic.
C08J 11/20 - Récupération ou traitement des résidus des polymères par coupure des chaînes moléculaires des polymères ou rupture des liaisons de réticulation par voie chimique, p.ex. dévulcanisation par traitement avec une substance organique par traitement avec des hydrocarbures ou des hydrocarbures halogénés
C01B 39/48 - Autres types caractérisés par leur diagramme de diffraction des rayons X et par leur composition définie utilisant au moins un agent structurant organique
B01J 29/70 - Zéolites aluminosilicates cristallines; Leurs composés isomorphes de types caractérisés par leur structure spécifique non prévus dans les groupes
99.
Systems And Method For Creating A Predictive Model For Optimizing Drill Parameters
A system and method for calculating optimal parameters for drilling are provided. The system includes a memory, a data storage unit, and a processor. The method comprises retrieving well information, analyzing the information, reading current and past well parameters, and calculating an optimal set of parameters by a predetermined algorithm.
E21B 44/02 - Commande automatique de l'avance de l'outil
G05B 13/04 - Systèmes de commande adaptatifs, c. à d. systèmes se réglant eux-mêmes automatiquement pour obtenir un rendement optimal suivant un critère prédéterminé électriques impliquant l'usage de modèles ou de simulateurs
100.
System and method for seismic depth uncertainty analysis
A method is described for seismic depth uncertainty analysis including receiving wavelet basis functions and cutoff thresholds and randomly perturbing wavelet coefficients in reduced wavelet space based on the wavelet basis functions and the cutoff thresholds to generate a plurality of random wavelet fields; receiving a reference model in a depth domain; transforming the plurality of random wavelet fields to the depth domain and combining them with the reference model to form candidate models; performing a hierarchical Bayesian modeling with Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) sampling methods using the candidate models as input to generate a plurality of realizations; and computing statistics of the plurality of realizations to estimate depth uncertainty. The method may be executed by a computer system.
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