Patents Assigned to Schlumberger Technology Center
  • Patent number: 8612193
    Abstract: In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, a method of processing large volumes of data to allow for real-time reservoir management is disclosed, comprising: a) acquiring a first data series from a first reservoir sensor; b) establishing a set of criteria based on reservoir management objectives, sensor characteristics, sensor location, nature of the reservoir, and data storage optimization, etc.; c) identifying one or more subsets of the first data series meeting at least one of the criteria; and optionally d) generating one or more second data series based on at least one of the subsets. This methodology may be repeated for numerous reservoir sensors. This methodology allows for intelligent evaluation of sensor data by using carefully established criteria to intelligently select one or more subsets of data. In an alternative embodiment, sensor data from one or more sensors may be evaluated while processing data from a different sensor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Center
    Inventors: Bhavani Raghuraman, Terizhandur S. Ramakrishnan, Kenneth E. Stephenson, Lalitha Venkataramanan, Jose Navarro
  • Publication number: 20110134720
    Abstract: To determine properties of a subterranean structure, information relating to dipole compressional data is collected based on measurements by a logging tool in a borehole. The information relating to the dipole compressional data is analyzed in multiple dimensions (e.g., multiple borehole axial planes) to determine the properties of the subterranean structure through which the borehole extends.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2010
    Publication date: June 9, 2011
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CENTER
    Inventors: Tom R. Bratton, Bikash K. Sinha, Samer Alatrach
  • Publication number: 20100282508
    Abstract: To control well drilling, information relating to a trajectory of a well is received, and fluid flow in the well is simulated according to the received information. Simulating the fluid production comprises simulating production flow assurance that seeks to reduce occurrence of mixtures of different types of fluids that reduce production of a target fluid. In response to results of the simulating, a further trajectory for further drilling of the well is identified.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: Schlumberger Technology Center
    Inventors: Lucian K. Johnston, Shahid Azizul Haq
  • Publication number: 20090192773
    Abstract: An example method of modifying a model of a field includes presenting a representation of field data in a first window and receiving a selection of a portion of the representation of the field data. The method further includes presenting the portion of the representation in a second window, creating a magnified portion, where the representation and the magnified portion are presented concurrently. The method further includes receiving a request to modify the field data presented in the magnified portion, modifying the field data based on the request, and based on the modified field data, updating the magnified portion and the representation to obtain a modified magnified portion and a modified representation, respectively. The method further includes concurrently presenting the modified magnified portion in the second window and the modified representation in the first window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2009
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CENTER
    Inventors: David Hammock, Phil Hodgson, Tedros Kifle, Glen Lillehammer, Randolph E. F. Pepper, Tram Thi Nhat Tran, Juliani Vachon
  • Publication number: 20070188344
    Abstract: A hybrid telemetry system for passing signals between a surface control unit and a downhole tool is provided. The downhole tool is deployed via a drill string into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation. The hybrid telemetry system includes an uphole connector, a downhole connector, and a cable operatively connecting the uphole and downhole connectors. The uphole connector is operatively connectable to a drill string telemetry system for communication therewith. The downhole connector is operatively connectable to the downhole tool for communication therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2006
    Publication date: August 16, 2007
    Applicant: Schlumberger Technology Center
    Inventors: Jean-Michel Hache, Remi Hutin, Raghu Madhavan, David Santoso
  • Patent number: 7239145
    Abstract: Sensor assemblies including transmitter and receiver antennas to respectively transmit or receive electromagnetic energy. The sensor assemblies are disposed in downhole tools adapted for subsurface disposal. The receiver is disposed at a distance less than six inches (15 cm) from the transmitter on the sensor body. The sensor transmitter or receiver includes an antenna with its axis tilted with respect to the axis of the downhole tool. A sensor includes a tri-axial system of antennas. Another sensor includes a cross-dipole antenna system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Center
    Inventors: Dean M. Homan, Dzevat Omeragic, Tianhua Zhang, Nicolas Sebline