Patents by Inventor Gadiyar Balkrishna

Gadiyar Balkrishna 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).

  • Hydraulic fracturing method
    Patent number: 6981549
    Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of designing a hydraulic fracturing treatment in a subterranean reservoir and methods of treatment. Methods of the invention include quantifying reservoir parameters such as bottomhole temperature and formation permeability, then assessing the temporary variation in temperature of the formation due to the injection of calibration and/or clean up fluids. Treatment fluids are then design based upon the temporary temperature. The fluids are then pumped to treat the reservoir.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2006
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Hugo Morales, Gadiyar Balkrishna
  • Hydraulic fracturing method
    Publication number: 20040211558
    Abstract: A method of designing a hydraulic fracturing treatment in a subterranean reservoir comprising the steps of a) quantifying reservoir parameters including the bottomhole temperature and the formation permeability, b) assessing the temporary variation in temperature of the formation due to the injection of a treatment fluid and c) designing a fluid optimized for said temporary temperature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2002
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Inventors: Hugo Morales, Gadiyar Balkrishna