Patents by Inventor Ahmed Hammami
Ahmed Hammami 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: 20220236115Abstract: A pipeline monitoring system, utilizing RFID sensors. The pipeline monitoring system includes a pipeline having at least one RFID sensor for a wireless remote detection of any one or more of pipeline conditions including hydrocarbons presence, moisture presence, temperature and strain, and an RF interrogator or transceiver capable of interrogating said sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2020Publication date: July 28, 2022Applicant: SHAWCOR LTD.Inventors: Dilip Tailor, Ronald Dunn, Mark Phillip Brandon, Ahmed Hammami, Sean Conners, Pascal Laferriere, Eric Slingerland, Dennis Wong
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Patent number: 8904857Abstract: A reservoir sampling apparatus comprising at least one probe adapted to provide a fluid flow path between a formation and the inner of the apparatus with a heating projector adapted to project heat into the formation surrounding the probe and a controller to maintain the temperature in the formation below a threshold value.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2011Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Gary John Tustin, Ahmed Hammami, Shawn David Taylor
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Publication number: 20140110101Abstract: A technique facilitates the use of polymer materials in a downhole environment via utilization of a coating that can be applied to the polymer material. The methodology enables formation of a coating that sufficiently bonds with an underlying base structure of polymer material to withstand the harsh environment encountered in a downhole application. Additionally, the coating may utilize reactive chemistries to further protect the polymer material against the ingress of deleterious fluids while located in the downhole environment. Well tubulars formed of coated polymer are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Applicant: SchlumbergerTechnology CorporationInventors: Bernadette Craster, Ahmed Hammami, Timothy G. J. Jones, Todd Yakimoski, Jiarong Wang, Stephen M. Dershem
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Patent number: 8439106Abstract: A technique facilitates the logging of hot, subterranean environments with a variety of logging tools. Logging tools with temperature limit ratings may be employed in environments that would otherwise be detrimental to operation of the logging tool due to the heat. The logging tool may be protected through placement of the tool at a desired location within a non-metallic flask. The logging tool also is surrounded with an insulating material and/or a material with a high heat of fusion disposed within the non-metallic flask to increase the time span for operating the logging tool in the hot, subterranean environment.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2010Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Ahmed Hammami, Todd Yakimoski, Bemadette Craster, John Richard Anthony Pearson
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Publication number: 20120055242Abstract: A reservoir sampling apparatus comprising at least one probe adapted to provide a fluid flow path between a formation and the inner of the apparatus with a heating projector adapted to project heat into the formation surrounding the probe and a controller to maintain the temperature in the formation below a threshold value.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2011Publication date: March 8, 2012Inventors: GARY JOHN TUSTIN, AHMED HAMMAMI, SHAWN DAVID TAYLOR
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Patent number: 8123888Abstract: A technique facilitates construction of high temperature fiber reinforced polymer oilfield tubulars. The technique comprises a method of combining a fiber material and a high temperature thermoset resin to create a high performance composite material. The composite material is formed into an oilfield tubular that can be used in a variety of downhole applications. The method of combining the high performance materials with low modulus, high temperature coating materials during the manufacturing process produces composite tubular products that can survive prolonged exposure to deleterious well fluids in high temperature and high pressure downhole environments.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2009Date of Patent: February 28, 2012Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Ahmed Hammami, Todd Yakimoski, Bernadette Craster, J.R. Anthony Pearson
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Patent number: 8109140Abstract: A reservoir sampling apparatus (20) is described having at least one probe (26) adapted to provide a fluid flow path between a formation and the inner of the apparatus with the flow path being sealed from direct flow of fluids from the borehole annulus with a heating projector (251) adapted to project heat into the formation surrounding the probe and a controller (253) to maintain the temperature in the formation below a threshold value.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2006Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Gary John Tustin, Ahmed Hammami, Shawn David Taylor
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Patent number: 8065929Abstract: An environmental mechanical test apparatus includes a pressure generation source and an isolation cylinder in fluid communication with the pressure generation source. The test apparatus further includes a pressure containment cell configured to receive a test specimen, an environmental chamber disposed about the pressure containment cell, and a load frame operably associated with the pressure containment cell. The pressure containment cell is in fluid communication with the pressure generation source and the isolation cylinder and includes a viewing window.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2009Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Todd Yakimoski, Bernadette Craster, Scott Jacobs, Ahmed Hammami
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Patent number: 7933018Abstract: The present invention contemplates implementation of transitory downhole video imaging and/or spectral imaging for the characterization of formation fluid samples in situ, as well as during flow through production tubing, including subsea flow lines, for permanent and/or long term installations. The present invention contemplates various methods and apparatus that facilitate one-time or ongoing downhole fluid characterization by video analysis in real time. The methods and systems may be particularly well suited to permanent and periodic intervention-based operations.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2005Date of Patent: April 26, 2011Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Stephane Vannuffelen, Ahmed Hammami, Toru Terabayashi, Tsutomu Yamate, Terry Sopkow, John Ratulowski, John A. Kerr, Francois Auzerais, Robert J. Schroeder, Jeffrey A. Tarvin, Andrew L. Kurkjian, Laurent Prouvost
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Publication number: 20110042075Abstract: A technique facilitates the logging of hot, subterranean environments with a variety of logging tools. Logging tools with temperature limit ratings may be employed in environments that would otherwise be detrimental to operation of the logging tool due to the heat. The logging tool may be protected through placement of the tool at a desired location within a non-metallic flask. The logging tool also is surrounded with an insulating material and/or a material with a high heat of fusion disposed within the non-metallic flask to increase the time span for operating the logging tool in the hot, subterranean environment.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2010Publication date: February 24, 2011Inventors: Ahmed Hammami, Todd Yakimoski, Bemadette Craster, John Richard Anthony Pearson
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Patent number: 7757775Abstract: A technique distributes localized stress acting on a tubular. The tubular is formed with an inner layer and an outer layer that is compliant relative to the inner layer. A force distribution material is disposed between the inner layer and the outer layer to spread any concentrated loads acting against the tubular. The compliant nature of the outer layer causes it to distort against the force distribution material when acted on by a concentrated external load. The outer compliant layer and the force distribution material cooperate to isolate and protect the inner layer from displacements of the surrounding subterranean material.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2007Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Ahmed Hammami, Scott Jacobs, Bernadette Craster, Todd Yakimoski, J.R. Anthony Pearson
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Patent number: 7691788Abstract: Compositions and methods of using same are described for negating asphaltene deposition in a formation, wellbore, near wellbore region, and production tubing. Compositions of the invention comprise an asphaltene solvent and a viscosity reducing agent, the asphaltene solvent and viscosity reducing agent present in a ratio so as to substantially reduce viscosity of an asphaltene-containing material while substantially negating deposition of asphaltenes either in a reservoir, in production tubing, or both when mixed or otherwise contacting the asphaltene-containing material.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2006Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Jiasen Tan, Ahmed Hammami, Moin Muhammad, Hussein Alboudwarej, Abdel M. Kharrat
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Patent number: 7669482Abstract: A technique enables testing of a wellbore tubular under simulated well conditions. The wellbore tubular is mounted in a fixture for testing. Controllable systems are used to subject the wellbore tubular to a variety of predetermined conditions simulating potential downhole environments. The controllable systems include manipulators able to place the wellbore tubular under predetermined load, displacement, temperature, and pressure conditions.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2007Date of Patent: March 2, 2010Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Scott Jacobs, Ahmed Hammami, Todd Yakimoski
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Publication number: 20090314107Abstract: An environmental mechanical test apparatus includes a pressure generation source and an isolation cylinder in fluid communication with the pressure generation source. The test apparatus further includes a pressure containment cell configured to receive a test specimen, an environmental chamber disposed about the pressure containment cell, and a load frame operably associated with the pressure containment cell. The pressure containment cell is in fluid communication with the pressure generation source and the isolation cylinder and includes a viewing window.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 5, 2009Publication date: December 24, 2009Inventors: Todd Yakimoski, Bernadette Craster, Scott Jacobs, Ahmed Hammami
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Publication number: 20090314077Abstract: A reservoir sampling apparatus (20) is described having at least one probe (26) adapted to provide a fluid flow path between a formation and the inner of the apparatus with the flow path being sealed from direct flow of fluids from the borehole annulus with a heating projector (251) adapted to project heat into the formation surrounding the probe and a controller (253) to maintain the temperature in the formation below a threshold value.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2006Publication date: December 24, 2009Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Gary John Tustin, Ahmed Hammami, Shawn David Taylor
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Publication number: 20090277625Abstract: Described herein are compositions for reducing or preventing the degradation of equipment and articles exposed to hydrogen sulfide present in high concentrations in subterranean environments (e.g., oil and gas wells). The compositions are composed of a thermoplastic resin, a thermosetting resin, or a combination thereof, and at least one compound that interacts with hydrogen sulfide from the subterranean environment. In certain aspects, the compositions are coated on the article of interest. In other aspects, the composition is used to manufacture the article and, thus, is integrated throughout the article.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2009Publication date: November 12, 2009Applicant: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORP.Inventors: YUN BAI, TIMOTHY G.J. JONES, BERNADETTE CRASTER, AHMED HAMMAMI, TODD YAKIMOSKI
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Publication number: 20090236091Abstract: A technique facilitates construction of high temperature fiber reinforced polymer oilfield tubulars. The technique comprises a method of combining a fiber material and a high temperature thermoset resin to create a high performance composite material. The composite material is formed into an oilfield tubular that can be used in a variety of downhole applications. The method of combining the high performance materials with low modulus, high temperature coating materials during the manufacturing process produces composite tubular products that can survive prolonged exposure to deleterious well fluids in high temperature and high pressure downhole environments.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2009Publication date: September 24, 2009Inventors: Ahmed Hammami, Todd Yakimoski, Bernadette Craster, J.R. Anthony Pearson
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Patent number: 7593101Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described for observing samples at non-ambient temperatures and pressures. One apparatus comprises a cell body having a fluid flow-through passage and a light passage intersecting the fluid flow-through passage at an adjustable light pathlength fluid analysis region; first and second light-transmissive windows in the light passage, each window having at least one crystal axis aligned longitudinally with a longitudinal axis of the window, the windows having opposed, spaced apart, substantially flat surfaces defining the adjustable light pathlength fluid analysis region, the first window having a first window holder and the second window having a second window holder, the first window rotationally isolated from the first window holder, the second window rotationally coupled to the second window holder, the first window holder able to gradually move the first window and thus adjust the light pathlength; and first and second light polarization filters.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2007Date of Patent: September 22, 2009Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Todd Yakimoski, Scott Jacobs, Ken Sitko, Ahmed Hammami, Terry Sopkow, Craig Borman
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Publication number: 20090200013Abstract: A technique facilitates the use of polymer materials in a downhole environment via utilization of a coating that can be applied to the polymer material. The methodology enables formation of a coating that sufficiently bonds with an underlying base structure of polymer material to withstand the harsh environment encountered in a downhole application. Additionally, the coating may utilize reactive chemistries to further protect the polymer material against the ingress of deleterious fluids while located in the downhole environment. Well tubulars formed of coated polymer are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2009Publication date: August 13, 2009Inventors: Bernadette Craster, Ahmed Hammami, Tim G.J. Jones, Todd Yakimoski, Jiarong Wang, Stephen M. Dershem
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Publication number: 20090188666Abstract: A technique facilitates the detection and measurement of formation properties with various measurement devices, such as logging tools. The technique comprises locating a standard tubular in a well such that the standard tubular extends to a zone of interest with respect to a logging procedure. A transparent tubing is attached to the standard tubing so as to extend along the zone of interest. Additionally, a protective material is directed to the region adjacent the transparent tubing to protect the transparent tubing from detrimental contact with deleterious well fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2009Publication date: July 30, 2009Inventors: Rana Khalid Habib, Kris Givens, Ahmed Hammami, Reza Taherian, Fernando Garcia-Osuna