EP3039240B1 - Réduction de surface de tubage câblé - Google Patents

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EP3039240B1
EP3039240B1 EP14839167.5A EP14839167A EP3039240B1 EP 3039240 B1 EP3039240 B1 EP 3039240B1 EP 14839167 A EP14839167 A EP 14839167A EP 3039240 B1 EP3039240 B1 EP 3039240B1
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Stephan Mueller
Ingo Roders
Kai SCHOENBORN
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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E21—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; MINING
    • E21B—EARTH OR ROCK DRILLING; OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR A SLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS
    • E21B17/00—Drilling rods or pipes; Flexible drill strings; Kellies; Drill collars; Sucker rods; Cables; Casings; Tubings
    • E21B17/02—Couplings; joints
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  • a pipe or other conduit is lowered into a borehole in an earth formation during or after drilling operations.
  • Such pipes are generally configured as multiple pipe segments to form a "string", such as a drill string or production string.
  • string such as a drill string or production string.
  • additional pipe segments are coupled to the string by various coupling mechanisms, such as threaded couplings.
  • Various power and/or communication signals may be transmitted through the pipe segments via a "wired pipe” configuration.
  • Such configurations include electrical, optical or other conductors extending along the length of selected pipe segments.
  • the conductors are operably connected between pipe segments by a variety of coupling configurations.
  • the pin box connection includes a male member, i.e., a "pin” that includes an exterior threaded portion, and a female member, i.e., a "box”, that includes an interior threaded portion and is configured to receive the pin in a threaded connection.
  • a male member i.e., a "pin” that includes an exterior threaded portion
  • a female member i.e., a "box”
  • Some wired pipe configurations include a transmission device mounted on the tip of the pin as well as in the box end.
  • the transmission device, or “coupler,” can transmit power, data or both to an adjacent coupler.
  • the coupler in the pin end is typically connected via a coaxial cable to the coupler in the box end.
  • a surface communication interface (referred to as surface communication sub herein) may be used to take a signal from or put a signal into the wired pipe.
  • an inductive coupling system which comprises a mandrel and an inner sleeve and outer housing that surround and rotate relative to the mandrel.
  • the system provides electrical communication between a mandrel electronic system located within the mandrel and a housing electronics system located in the outer housing.
  • the mandrel electronic system is connected with a mandrel coil which is located in a communications port which extends in a bore within the mandrel.
  • a probe coil which rotates with the mandrel, is rotatably mounted within the mandrel coil and is in electrical communication with a housing inner coil.
  • the housing inner coil also rotates together with the mandrel and is located within a housing outer coil which is fixed to the outer housing and in electrical communication with the housing electronics system.
  • EP 2 273 058 A2 describes a technique for coupling a communication sub to a wired drill pipe.
  • the technique comprises a sub coupler head having a surface that is non-threaded and is configured to provide a retaining force against a threaded section of a wired drill pipe.
  • the technique further comprises a communication element embedded within the sub coupler head, wherein the communication element is configured to communicatively couple with a pipe communication element within a receiving end of the wired drill pipe if the sub coupler head is positioned within the receiving end of the wired drill pipe.
  • a surface sub for a wired pipe system that includes a body including an outer surface and a pin end, and a first transmission device located in or near the pin end and at an end of the body and outside of the inner bore such that the fluid passes through the first transmission device during drilling.
  • the surface sub also includes a communication collar that at least partially surrounds the outer surface and that is rotatable relative to the body, a second transmission device in electrical communication with the first transmission device and a transmission line that electrically connects the first and second communication devices and that passes at least partially through the body.
  • the surface sub further includes a third transmission device located in the communication collar in communication with the second transmission device.
  • the first, second and third transmission devices are all of the same type.
  • an exemplary embodiment of a portion of a well drilling, logging and/or production system 10 includes a conduit or string 12, such as a drillstring or production string, that is configured to be disposed in a borehole for performing operations such as drilling the borehole, making measurements of properties of the borehole and/or the surrounding formation downhole, or facilitating gas or liquid production.
  • a conduit or string 12 such as a drillstring or production string
  • drilling fluid or drilling "mud” is introduced into the string 12 from a source such as a mud tank or "pit” and is circulated under pressure through the string 12, for example via one or more mud pumps.
  • the drilling fluid passes into the string 12 and is discharged at the bottom of the borehole through an opening in a drill bit located at the downhole end of the string 12.
  • the drilling fluid circulates uphole between the string 12 and the borehole wall and is discharged into the mud tank or other location.
  • the string 12 may include at least one wired pipe segment 14 having an uphole end 18 and a downhole end 16.
  • uphole refers to a location near the point where the drilling started relative to a reference location when the segment 14 is disposed in a borehole
  • downhole refers to a location away from the point where the drilling started along the borehole relative to the reference location. It shall be understood that the uphole end 18 could be below the downhole end 16 without departing from the scope of the disclosure herein.
  • a transmission line 22 is located within the wired segment 14 to provide protection for electrical, optical or other conductors to be disposed along the wired segment 14.
  • the transmission line 22 is a coaxial cable.
  • the transmission line 22 is formed of any manner of carrying power or data, including, for example, a twisted pair.
  • the transmission line 22 is a coaxial cable it may include an inner conductor surrounded by a dielectric material.
  • the coaxial cable may also include a shield layer that surrounds the dielectric.
  • the shield layer is electrically coupled to an outer conductor that may be formed, for example, by a rigid or semi-rigid tube of a conductive material.
  • the segment 14 includes a downhole connection 24 and an uphole connection 26.
  • the segment 14 is configured so that the uphole connection 26 is positioned at an uphole location relative to the downhole connection 24.
  • the downhole connectoin 24 includes a male coupling portion 28 having an exterior threaded section, and is referred to herein as a "pin end" 24.
  • the uphole connection 26 includes a female coupling portion 30 having an interior threaded section, and is referred to herein as a "box end" 26.
  • the pin end 24 and the box end 26 are configured so that the pin end 24 of one wired pipe segment 14 can be disposed within the box end 26 of another wired pipe segment 14 to effect a fixed connection there between to connect the segment 14 with another adjacent segment 14 or other downhole component.
  • the exterior of the male coupling portion 28 and the interior of the female coupling portion 30 are tapered.
  • the pin end 24 and the box end 26 are described has having threaded portions, the pin end 24 and the box end 26 may be configured to be coupled using any suitable mechanism, such as bolts or screws or an interference fit.
  • the system 10 is operably connected to a downhole or surface processing unit which may act to control various components of the system 10, such as drilling, logging and production components or subs. Other components include machinery to raise or lower segments 14 and operably couple segments 14, and transmission devices.
  • the downhole or surface processing unit may also collect and process data generated by the system 10 during drilling, production or other operations.
  • Embodiments disclosed herein include a surface sub that can be used to allow for communication between the surface unit and communication network comprised of one or more of the wire pipe segments 14.
  • a string refers to any structure or carrier suitable for lowering a tool through a borehole or connecting a drill bit to the surface, and is not limited to the structure and configuration described herein.
  • a string could be configured as a drillstring, hydrocarbon production string or formation evaluation string.
  • carrier as used herein means any device, device component, combination of devices, media and/or member that may be used to convey, house, support or otherwise facilitate the use of another device, device component, combination of devices, media and/or member.
  • Exemplary non-limiting carriers include drill strings of the coiled tube type, of the jointed pipe type and any combination or portion thereof.
  • Other carrier examples include casing pipes, wirelines, wireline sondes, slickline sondes, drop shots, downhole subs, BHA's and drill strings.
  • the segment 14 includes at least one transmission device 34 (also referred to as a "coupler” herein) disposed therein and located at the pin end 24 and/or the box end 26.
  • the transmission device 34 is configured to provide communication of at least one of data and power between adjacent segments 14 when the pin end 24 and the box end 26 are engaged.
  • the transmission device 34 may be of any suitable type, such as an inductive coil, direct electrical contacts and an optical connection ring.
  • the transmission device 34 may be disposed at the inner or outer shoulder. Further, the transmission device 34 may be a resonant coupler. Each of these types of couplers shall be referred to as including a communication element that allows it to communicate a signal to another coupler.
  • the transmission device 34 could also be included in a repeater element disposed between adjacent segments 14 (e.g, within the box end). In such a case, the data/power is transmitted from the transmission device 34 in one segment, into the repeater. The signal may then be passed "as is,” amplified, and/or modified in the repeater and provided to the adjacent segment 14. Regardless of the configuration, it shall be understood that each transmission device 34 can be connected to one or more transmission lines 22.
  • FIG. 4 illustrates a surface sub 40 according to one embodiment that may allow a signal to be communicated from or to a wired pipe segment 14.
  • the signal may be received from or provided to a surface unit such as computing device 44.
  • the signal is carried from the surface unit to the surface sub 40 over communication line 46.
  • the communication line 46 could connect to a wireless device that transmits the signal to another location.
  • the communication line 46 could be omitted and communication from the surface sub 40 to the computing device 46 could be wireless.
  • the illustrated surface sub 40 includes a main body 50 and a communication collar 52.
  • the communication collar 52 and the main body 50 are configured such that they may rotate relative to one another.
  • the main body 50 may be rotated during a drilling operation while the communication collar 52 remains relatively stationary.
  • this may allow for communication between the computing device 44 (or other surface unit) and the wired pipe segment 14/main body 50 as they rotate without causing the communication line 46 to be wrapped around the main body 50 or communication collar 52.
  • the main body 50 includes a box end 72 and a pin end 70 configured so that it can be disposed within the box end 26 of another wired pipe segment 14 to effect a fixed connection there between to connect main body 50 with segment 14.
  • the exterior of the pin end 70 and the interior of the box end 26 of an adjacent pipe segment 14 are tapered and may include interlocking threads on the tapered surfaces.
  • the pin end 70 and the box end 26 are described has having threaded portions, the pin end 70 and the box end 26 may be configured to be coupled using any suitable mechanism, such as bolts or screws or an interference fit.
  • the main body 50 includes at least one transmission device 34 (also referred to as a "coupler” herein) disposed therein located at the pin end 70 and/or the box end 72 thereof.
  • a transmission device 34 also referred to as a "coupler” herein
  • the transmission device 34 is configured to provide communication of at least one of data and power between surface sub 40 and segments 14 when the pin end 70 and the box end 26 are engaged. It shall be understood that the transmission device 34 could also be included in a repeater element or any other device disposed between the surface sub 40 and adjacent segment 14 (e.g., within the box end thereof). Regardless of the configuration, it shall be understood that each transmission device 34 can be connected to one or more transmission lines 22.
  • the transmission device 34 can be any type of device capable transmitting signals across a connection between components in a wired pipe system. Examples include, without limitation, resonant couplers, inductive couplers, galvanic couplers and capacitive couplers.
  • the transmission lines 22 serve to electrically connect the transmission device 34 to an outer surface 73 of the main body 50.
  • the transmission lines 22 disclosed herein can all be of the same type or can be selected from different types.
  • the types include, for example, a coaxial cable, a twisted pair, and a wire.
  • the main body 50 of the surface sub 40 includes an outer surface 73.
  • a passage 140 connects the outer surface 73 to a coupler (not shown) located in either a pin 70 or box 72 end ( FIG. 4 ) of the surface sub 40.
  • the passage 140 is sized and configured to allow for passage of a transmission line 22 from the box/pin end to the outer surface 73. In this manner, a signal may be communicated in either direction between the outer surface 73 and a coupler located in the pin or box end of the sub 40.
  • an outer adapter 101 is fixedly coupled to the outer surface 73. It shall be understood that the outer adapter 101 could be omitted.
  • the outer adapter 101 includes a transmission device 103 in electrical communication with the transmission device in the pin/box end of the main body 50.
  • the transmission device 103 may be electrically connected to the transmission device in the pin/box end of the main body 50 by transmission line 22.
  • the transmission line 22 illustrated in FIG. 5 passes at least partially through the main body 50.
  • the main body 50 and the outer adapter 101 are fixedly attached to one and do not rotate relative to one another. As illustrated, a screw 105 is used to form such connection.
  • the outer adapter 101 could be omitted.
  • the transmission device 103 could be located at or near the outer surface 73.
  • the transmission device 103 could be located in a groove formed in main body 50.
  • the communication collar 52 at least partially surrounds the outer surface 73 and that is rotatable relative to the main body 50.
  • the communication collar 52 includes a transmission device 131 that can communicate with the transmission device 103 as the two are rotated relative to one another (or when they are not rotating).
  • the communication may be made via electric, resonant, inductive or galvanic coupling.
  • all of the transmission devices 34, 103 and 131 are of the same type. That is, if one of the devices is a resonant coupler, all of the transmission devices 34, 103 and 131 are resonant couplers.
  • a communication line 133 may carry signals to and from transmission device 131 though a collar body 107 to an output terminal 109.
  • the output terminal 109 can either allow the communication line 133 to exit the communication collar 52 or may contain a wireless transmitter.
  • the outer adapter 101 is fixed to the outer surface 73 of the main body 50.
  • the outer adapter 101 is fixed by screw 105 in the illustrated embodiment but alternative methods of securing the outer adapter 101 to the outer surface 73 may be employed.
  • a first bearing 111 is disposed about the outer surface 73 and held in place by, for example, a retaining ring 115. As illustrated, the first bearing 111 abuts the outer adapter 101 but this is not required.
  • the collar body 107 is then fitted about the main body 50.
  • the collar body 107 in one embodiment, carries coupler 131.
  • the couplers 131 and 103 are brought into communication with each other.
  • a second bearing 113 held in place by retaining mechanism 137 that may include thread that mate with threads on the outer surface of the main body 50.
  • the first 111 and second 113 bearings allow for relative rotation of the assembly that includes the main body 50 and the outer adapter 101 and the communication collar 52.
  • the communication collar 52 includes additional optional housing element 135 that protects and is fixedly coupled to the collar body 107.
  • various analyses and/or analytical components may be used, including digital and/or analog systems.
  • the system may have components such as a processor, storage media, memory, input, output, communications link (wired, wireless, pulsed mud, optical or other), user interfaces, software programs, signal processors (digital or analog) and other such components (such as resistors, capacitors, inductors and others) to provide for operation and analyses of the apparatus and methods disclosed herein in any of several manners well-appreciated in the art.
  • teachings may be, but need not be, implemented in conjunction with a set of computer executable instructions stored on a computer readable medium, including memory (ROMs, RAMs), optical (CD-ROMs), or magnetic (disks, hard drives), or any other type that when executed causes a computer to implement the method of the present invention.
  • ROMs, RAMs random access memory
  • CD-ROMs compact disc-read only memory
  • magnetic (disks, hard drives) any other type that when executed causes a computer to implement the method of the present invention.
  • These instructions may provide for equipment operation, control, data collection and analysis and other functions deemed relevant by a system designer, owner, user or other such personnel, in addition to the functions described in this disclosure.

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  1. Réduction de surface (40) pour un système de tubage câblé, la réduction de surface (40) comprenant :
    un corps (50) incluant une surface externe (73) et une extrémité de broche (70) ;
    un premier dispositif de transmission (34) situé dans ou près de l'extrémité de broche (70) et au niveau d'une extrémité du corps (50) et à l'extérieur de l'alésage interne de sorte que le fluide traverse le premier dispositif de transmission (34) au cours du forage ;
    un collier de communication (52) qui entoure au moins partiellement la surface externe (73) et qui peut tourner par rapport au corps (50) ;
    un deuxième dispositif de transmission (103) en communication électrique avec le premier dispositif de transmission (34) et situé sur la surface externe (73) du corps (50) ;
    une ligne de transmission (22) qui relie électriquement les premier et deuxième dispositifs de transmission (34, 103) et qui traverse au moins partiellement le corps (50) ; et
    un troisième dispositif de transmission (131) situé dans le collier de communication (52) en communication avec le deuxième dispositif de transmission (103) ;
    dans laquelle les premier, deuxième et troisième dispositifs de transmission (34, 103, 131) sont tous du même type.
  2. Réduction de surface (40) selon la revendication 1, dans laquelle les premier (34), deuxième (103) et troisième (131) dispositifs de transmission sont tous sélectionnés parmi l'un : d'un coupleur capacitif et d'un coupleur résonant.
  3. Réduction de surface (40) selon la revendication 1, comprenant en outre :
    un émetteur sans fil en communication électrique avec le troisième dispositif de transmission (131).
  4. Réduction de surface (40) selon la revendication 1, comprenant en outre :
    un adaptateur externe (101) couplé à la surface externe (73) qui contient le deuxième dispositif de transmission (103).
  5. Réduction de surface (40) selon la revendication 4, dans laquelle l'adaptateur externe (101) tourne par rapport au collier de communication (52).
  6. Réduction de surface (40) selon la revendication 1, dans laquelle le collier de communication (52) inclut un corps de collier (107) et une borne de sortie (109).
  7. Réduction de surface (40) selon la revendication 6, dans laquelle le corps de collier (107) inclut une ligne de communication (133) qui transporte des signaux entre le troisième dispositif de transmission (131) et la borne de sortie (109) .
  8. Réduction de surface (40) selon la revendication 7, dans laquelle la borne de sortie (109) inclut un émetteur sans fil.
  9. Réduction de surface (40) selon la revendication 8, dans laquelle le collier de communication (52) inclut :
    une bague de retenue (115) qui entoure la surface externe (73) ; et
    un premier support (111) disposé autour de la surface externe (73) et maintenu en place au moins partiellement par la bague de retenue (115).
  10. Réduction de surface (40) selon la revendication 9, dans laquelle le collier de communication (52) inclut en outre un second support (113) ;
    dans laquelle le corps de collier (107) est au moins partiellement disposé entre les premier (111) et second (113) supports.
  11. Réduction de surface (40) selon la revendication 10, comprenant en outre : un adaptateur externe (101) au moins partiellement disposé entre les premier (111) et second (113) supports.
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