Patents by Inventor Benoit Deville
Benoit Deville has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20240011371Abstract: A tool includes a mandrel and at least one gate. The mandrel includes a bore, and the mandrel is able to connect in-line with at least one sand control device of a bottom hole assembly such that the mandrel is coaxial with the at least one sand control device. The mandrel also includes a flow path configuration, such as, at least one flow path connecting the at least one sand control device to the bore, at least one flow path connecting the bore to at least two sand control devices, and at least one flow path connecting the bore to the at least one sand control device and to another device of the bottom hole assembly. The at least one gate has an initial position, and the at least one gate is configured to move from the initial position into a different position to control fluid flow.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2021Publication date: January 11, 2024Inventors: Maria Tafur, Ganesh Balasubramanian, Amrendra Kumar, Raghuram Kamath, Benoit Deville, Michael Dean Langlais
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Patent number: 11791092Abstract: A technique facilitates use of an inductive coupler assembly with casing, e.g. well casing. An inductive coupler is formed as a female inductive coupler with an inductive coil. The inductive coupler is constructed for sliding movement along an exterior of the casing so that it may ultimately be positioned and secured at a suitable location along the casing. The inductive coupler is designed for connection with an electrical device, e.g. a sensor. The inductive coupler facilitates the transfer of sensor data and/or power signals across the casing. Signal transfer across the casing is further enabled by a male inductive coupler positioned within the casing at a location which allows it to cooperate with the exterior, female inductive coupler.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2022Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Benoit Deville, Yann Dufour
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Publication number: 20220351899Abstract: A technique facilitates use of an inductive coupler assembly with casing, e.g. well casing. An inductive coupler is formed as a female inductive coupler with an inductive coil. The inductive coupler is constructed for sliding movement along an exterior of the casing so that it may ultimately be positioned and secured at a suitable location along the casing. The inductive coupler is designed for connection with an electrical device, e.g. a sensor. The inductive coupler facilitates the transfer of sensor data and/or power signals across the casing. Signal transfer across the casing is further enabled by a male inductive coupler positioned within the casing at a location which allows it to cooperate with the exterior, female inductive coupler.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2022Publication date: November 3, 2022Inventors: Benoit Deville, Yann Dufour
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Patent number: 11417460Abstract: A technique facilitates use of an inductive coupler assembly with casing, e.g. well casing. An inductive coupler is formed as a female inductive coupler with an inductive coil. The inductive coupler is constructed for sliding movement along an exterior of the casing so that it may ultimately be positioned and secured at a suitable location along the casing. The inductive coupler is designed for connection with an electrical device, e.g. a sensor. The inductive coupler facilitates the transfer of sensor data and/or power signals across the casing. Signal transfer across the casing is further enabled by a male inductive coupler positioned within the casing at a location which allows it to cooperate with the exterior, female inductive coupler.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2014Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Benoit Deville, Yann Dufour
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Publication number: 20220178376Abstract: Systems and methods facilitate pumping of various fluids such as well fluids. An electric submersible pumping system is constructed with an outer housing that contains an integrated pump and motor. The pump may include an impeller disposed within a stator of the motor. The integration of the pump and the motor enables elimination of various components of traditional electric submersible pumping systems to thus provide a simpler and more compact system for pumping fluids.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2020Publication date: June 9, 2022Inventors: Raju Ekambaram, Ruslan Alexandrovich Bobkov, Maksim Radov, Alejandro Camacho Cardenas, David Milton Eslinger, Pradeep Mahadevan, Teng Fei Wang, Kean Wee Cheah, Jaiprakash Natarajan, Sethuraj Arumugam, Benoit Deville
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Patent number: 11274526Abstract: A technique facilitates wellbore operations and utilization of wellbore equipment, e.g. equipment comprising actuation devices for downhole tools. According to an embodiment, the system comprises a pump solution for an electrically control device, e.g. an electrically controlled valve. The system may comprise hydraulic circuitry which utilizes bellows to effectively enclose the hydraulic circuitry. Consequently, the system enables an electrically control downhole system having components hydraulically actuated via a closed loop hydraulic system.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2018Date of Patent: March 15, 2022Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Benoit Deville, Srinivas Poluchalla, Virinchi Mallela, Marian Faur, Charley Martinez
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Patent number: 11149544Abstract: A technique facilitates communication in a subsea well application. The technique involves deployment of a blowout preventer subsea control and telemetry system to a subsea location proximate a wellbore. The blowout preventer subsea control and telemetry system is coupled to both a blowout preventer system and a wireless telemetry system. The wireless telemetry system has a plurality of repeaters deployed along the wellbore. The blowout preventer subsea control and telemetry system is used both to collect data from the wireless telemetry system and to control operation of the blowout preventer system. For example, the blowout preventer subsea control and telemetry system may receive control signals from a surface system and also relay data to the surface system through a common communication line.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2016Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Benoit Deville, Arnaud Croux, Stephane Vannuffelen
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Publication number: 20210215020Abstract: A technique facilitates wellbore operations and utilization of wellbore equipment, e.g. equipment comprising actuation devices for downhole tools. According to an embodiment, the system comprises a pump solution for an electrically control device, e.g. an electrically controlled valve. The system may comprise hydraulic circuitry which utilizes bellows to effectively enclose the hydraulic circuitry. Consequently, the system enables an electrically control downhole system having components hydraulically actuated via a closed loop hydraulic system.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2018Publication date: July 15, 2021Inventors: Benoit Deville, Srinivas Poluchalla, Virinchi Mallela, Marian Faur, Charley Martinez
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Publication number: 20200256144Abstract: A technique facilitates intervention operations in many types of wells including horizontal, multi-zone wells. According to an embodiment, a completion is deployed in a borehole, e.g. a deviated wellbore. The completion comprises a side pocket mandrel having a docking station. In some embodiments, the completion may comprise a plurality of the side pocket mandrels A device, such as an electrically powered device, is removably deployed in the docking station. When the docking station receives the electrically powered device, an inductive coupler or other suitable electric coupler may be used to provide power to the electrically powered device while deployed in the docking station. The electrically powered device also is configured for engagement with a tool which enables an intervention operation by simply removing and replacing the device via the tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2018Publication date: August 13, 2020Inventors: Benoit Deville, John Whitsitt, Todor K. Sheiretov, Stephen Dyer
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Publication number: 20200116017Abstract: A technique facilitates communication in a subsea well application. The technique involves deployment of a blowout preventer subsea control and telemetry system to a subsea location proximate a wellbore. The blowout preventer subsea control and telemetry system is coupled to both a blowout preventer system and a wireless telemetry system. The wireless telemetry system has a plurality of repeaters deployed along the wellbore. The blowout preventer subsea control and telemetry system is used both to collect data from the wireless telemetry system and to control operation of the blowout preventer system. For example, the blowout preventer subsea control and telemetry system may receive control signals from a surface system and also relay data to the surface system through a common communication line.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2016Publication date: April 16, 2020Inventors: Benoit Deville, Arnaud Croux, Stephane Vannuffelen
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Patent number: 10612369Abstract: A technique facilitates verification of the integrity of a lower completion prior to deployment of a corresponding upper completion. A lower completion is initially deployed downhole into a wellbore and comprises a plurality of functional components, such as a sensor, a communication system, a flow control system, and/or other functional components. A service tool system is removably deployed into the wellbore and comprises a service tool with an interface which interacts with the lower completion. The interface enables verification of the integrity, e.g. functionality, of various functional components of the lower completion without the use of an additional communication line, e.g. power cable, routed separately to the lower completion.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2015Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Yann Dufour, Benoit Deville, Marian Faur, Hy Phan, Debasmita Basak, John Algeroy
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Patent number: 10428619Abstract: A controllable, multi-zone control system is provided for controlling the inflow of fluids into a completion, e.g. a lateral completion, at a plurality of well zones. According to an embodiment, flow control devices are distributed along the completion and a control module is positioned between the flow control devices, e.g. in a middle region of the completion. The control module is supplied with hydraulic actuating fluid and is electrically controllable to enable selective distribution of the hydraulic actuating fluid to selected flow control devices. The control module may be controlled via electric signals, thus controlling distribution of hydraulic actuating fluid under pressure to selected flow control devices so as to shift the selected flow control devices to a desired open or closed flow position.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2017Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Srinivas Poluchalla, Virinchi Mallela, Jerome Prost, Oguzhan Guven, Benoit Deville
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Publication number: 20190007159Abstract: An adaptive multiband access communication system and method for a network of downhole components located in a wellbore are disclosed. Low noise regions of a communication spectrum are identified and frequency channels within the low noise regions are assigned to the downhole components. Communications on the assigned channels are monitored for quality and adjustments are dynamically made to frequency channel assignments if the quality does not satisfy an acceptance criterion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2018Publication date: January 3, 2019Inventors: Yann Dufour, Louis Dallet, Benoit Deville, Michael John Ross Brown
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Publication number: 20180283133Abstract: A controllable, multi-zone control system is provided for controlling the inflow of fluids into a completion, e.g. a lateral completion, at a plurality of well zones. According to an embodiment, flow control devices are distributed along the completion and a control module is positioned between the flow control devices, e.g. in a middle region of the completion. The control module is supplied with hydraulic actuating fluid and is electrically controllable to enable selective distribution of the hydraulic actuating fluid to selected flow control devices. The control module may be controlled via electric signals, thus controlling distribution of hydraulic actuating fluid under pressure to selected flow control devices so as to shift the selected flow control devices to a desired open or closed flow position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2017Publication date: October 4, 2018Inventors: Srinivas Poluchalla, Virinchi Mallela, Jerome Prost, Oguzhan Guven, Benoit Deville
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Patent number: 9938823Abstract: An apparatus includes a circuit to receive power and data over a communication medium, where the circuit is to separate the power and the data. An electronic switch couples the power output by the circuit to a downhole electrical component for use in a well. According to other implementations, an electro-hydraulic actuator includes an outer housing defining a first hydraulic chamber and a second hydraulic chamber, where a seal for one of the hydraulic chambers is achieved without use of an elastomeric seal.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2012Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Benoit Deville, Marian Faur, Charley Martinez
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Patent number: 9822590Abstract: Apparatus and methods for testing inductively coupled downhole systems are described. An example inductive coupler assembly for use in a wellbore includes an inductive coupler fixed to a completion in the wellbore, a drill pipe, a portion of which is to be located adjacent to the inductive coupler, and a sleeve surrounding the portion of the drill pipe to reduce a reluctance of a magnetic circuit including the inductive coupler.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2013Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Benoit Deville, Yann Dufour
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Publication number: 20170167248Abstract: A technique facilitates verification of the integrity of a lower completion prior to deployment of a corresponding upper completion. A lower completion is initially deployed downhole into a wellbore and comprises a plurality of functional components, such as a sensor, a communication system, a flow control system, and/or other functional components. A service tool system is removably deployed into the wellbore and comprises a service tool with an interface which interacts with the lower completion. The interface enables verification of the integrity, e.g. functionality, of various functional components of the lower completion without the use of an additional communication line, e.g. power cable, routed separately to the lower completion.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2015Publication date: June 15, 2017Inventors: Yann Dufour, Benoit Deville, Marian Faur, Hy Phan, Debasmita Basak, John Algeroy
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Publication number: 20160268041Abstract: A technique facilitates use of an inductive coupler assembly with casing, e.g. well casing. An inductive coupler is formed as a female inductive coupler with an inductive coil. The inductive coupler is constructed for sliding movement along an exterior of the casing so that it may ultimately be positioned and secured at a suitable location along the casing. The inductive coupler is designed for connection with an electrical device, e.g. a sensor. The inductive coupler facilitates the transfer of sensor data and/or power signals across the casing. Signal transfer across the casing is further enabled by a male inductive coupler positioned within the casing at a location which allows it to cooperate with the exterior, female inductive coupler.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2014Publication date: September 15, 2016Inventors: Benoit Deville, Yann Dufour
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Patent number: 9175560Abstract: A system or method includes providing coupler portions along a structure. The coupler portions are communicatively engageable with equipment in the structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2012Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: John Algeroy, Benoit Deville, Stephen Dyer, Dinesh Patel
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Patent number: 9140618Abstract: A membrane to compensate for effects on a volume of oil, the membrane is a metal capable of an elastic deformation and having a shape selected to optimize the elastic deformation in a desired manner so as to compensate for the effects on the volume of oil.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2010Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Benoit Deville, Frederic Pauchet