Patents by Inventor Gareth Block

Gareth Block 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).

  • Patent number: 11834932
    Abstract: A computerized method for management of a slurry injection well and the associated surface facility. The method utilizes real time and historical data of injection and slurry parameters in conjunction with computer simulations on a computer-modelled reservoir to predict well behavior during one or a series of injection events. The system determines optimized injection operation schedules, recommends and implements changes to an injection operation, including while in process such as through automated equipment control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: Advantek International Corporation
    Inventors: Ahmed S. Abou-Sayed, Gareth Block, Omar Abou-Sayed
  • Publication number: 20230287765
    Abstract: A computerized method for management of a slurry injection well and the associated surface facility. The method utilizes real time and historical data of injection and slurry parameters in conjunction with computer simulations on a computer-modelled reservoir to predict well behavior during one or a series of injection events. The system determines optimized injection operation schedules, recommends and implements changes to an injection operation, including while in process such as through automated equipment control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Inventors: Ahmed S. Abou-Sayed, Gareth Block, Omar Abou-Sayed
  • Publication number: 20210348481
    Abstract: A computerized method for management of a slurry injection well and the associated surface facility. The method utilizes real time and historical data of injection and slurry parameters in conjunction with computer simulations on a computer-modelled reservoir to predict well behavior during one or a series of injection events. The system determines optimized injection operation schedules, recommends and implements changes to an injection operation, including while in process such as through automated equipment control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Inventors: Ahmed S. Abou-Sayed, Gareth Block, Omar Abou-Sayed
  • Patent number: 11078757
    Abstract: Presented is a computerized method for management of a slurry injection well and the associated surface facility. The method utilizes real time and historical data of injection and slurry parameters in conjunction with computer simulations on a computer-modelled reservoir to predict well behavior during one or a series of injection events. The system determines optimized injection operation schedules, recommends and implements changes to an injection operation, including while in process such as through automated equipment control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: Advantek International Corporation
    Inventors: Ahmed S. Abou-Sayed, Gareth Block, Omar Abou-Sayed
  • Publication number: 20200157921
    Abstract: Presented is a computerized method for management of a slurry injection well and the associated surface facility. The method utilizes real time and historical data of injection and slurry parameters in conjunction with computer simulations on a computer-modelled reservoir to predict well behavior during one or a series of injection events. The system determines optimized injection operation schedules, recommends and implements changes to an injection operation, including while in process such as through automated equipment control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2020
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Inventors: Ahmed S. Abou-Sayed, Gareth Block, Omar Abou-Sayed
  • Patent number: 10633953
    Abstract: Computerized method, apparatus, and systems for management of a slurry injection well and the associated surface facility include a network for connectivity of facility equipment, sensor equipment, and control software operated on a computer system. The method utilizes real time and historical data of injection and slurry parameters in conjunction with computer simulations performed on a computer-modelled reservoir to predict well behavior during an injection event. The system determines optimized injection operation schedules and can recommend and implement changes to an injection operation while it is in process, including through automated equipment control.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: Advantek International Corporation
    Inventors: Ahmed S. Abou-Sayed, Gareth Block, Omar Abou-Sayed
  • Patent number: 10578766
    Abstract: Methods for computer modelling of a pressure transient behavior after shut-in and during fall-off of an injection event are provided to provide estimates of stimulated reservoir volume, formation permeability, stress contrast across the target and adjacent zones, fracture dimensions, fracture beyond the target zone, and pump pressure limits for maintaining fractures within the target zone, especially in fractured tight reservoirs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: Advantek International Corp.
    Inventors: Ahmed S. Abou-Sayed, Mehdi Loloi, Omar Abou-Sayed, Gareth Block, Ali Zidane
  • Publication number: 20170152728
    Abstract: Presented is a computerized method, apparatus, and systems for management of a slurry injection well and the associated surface facility. A network is provided for connectivity of facility equipment, sensor equipment, and control software operated on a computer system. The method utilizes real time and historical data of injection and slurry parameters in conjunction with computer simulations performed on a computer-modelled reservoir to predict well behavior during an injection event. The system determines optimized injection operation schedules and can recommend and implement changes to an injection operation while it is in process, including through automated equipment control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventors: Ahmed S. Abou-Sayed, Gareth Block, Omar Abou-Sayed
  • Publication number: 20150039234
    Abstract: Methods for computer modelling of a pressure transient behavior after shut-in and during fall-off of an injection event are provided to provide estimates of stimulated reservoir volume, formation permeability, stress contrast across the target and adjacent zones, fracture dimensions, fracture beyond the target zone, and pump pressure limits for maintaining fractures within the target zone, especially in fractured tight reservoirs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Inventors: Ahmed S. Abou-Sayed, Mehdi Loloi, Omar Abou-Sayed, Gareth Block, Ali Zidane