Patents by Inventor Muhammad Fuad Bin Mohamed Zain
Muhammad Fuad Bin Mohamed Zain 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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Patent number: 12140466Abstract: Methods and apparatus for calibrating microwave reflection sensors in fluid flow measurement devices are described. A calibration apparatus has a reservoir member with a fill opening, the reservoir member defining a reservoir in an interior thereof, the fill opening being operable to fill the reservoir with a calibrant fluid; a tube coupled to a side of the reservoir member and in fluid communication with the reservoir, the tube having a first end coupled to the side of the reservoir and a second end, the tube having a length matched to an inner diameter of a pipe section of the flow measurement device to extend across the inner diameter; and a seal member disposed at the second end of the tube for scaling the second end of the tube against a sensing surface of the microwave reflection sensor installed in the pipe section of the flow measurement device.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2022Date of Patent: November 12, 2024Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Linyuan Zhan, Muhammad Fuad Bin Mohamed Zain, Cheng-Gang Xie
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Publication number: 20240337521Abstract: Methods and apparatus for calibrating microwave reflection sensors in fluid flow measurement devices are described. A calibration apparatus has a reservoir member with a fill opening, the reservoir member defining a reservoir in an interior thereof, the fill opening being operable to fill the reservoir with a calibrant fluid; a tube coupled to a side of the reservoir member and in fluid communication with the reservoir, the tube having a first end coupled to the side of the reservoir and a second end, the tube having a length matched to an inner diameter of a pipe section of the flow measurement device to extend across the inner diameter; and a seal member disposed at the second end of the tube for sealing the second end of the tube against a sensing surface of the microwave reflection sensor installed in the pipe section of the flow measurement device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2022Publication date: October 10, 2024Inventors: Linyuan Zhan, Muhammad Fuad Bin Mohamed Zain, Cheng-Gang Xie
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Patent number: 12032115Abstract: Electromagnetic probes for analyzing a flowing multi-phase fluid are described herein. The probes generally use a probe assembly for measuring liquid properties in a multiphase fluid flowing in a conduit, the probe assembly comprising a first member with a probe portion and a connection portion, the probe portion having a central bore with a conductor and a pressure-resistant insulator surrounding the conductor, the conductor extending from an opening at a distal end of the probe portion into the connection portion, the connection portion having a connector coupled to a distal end of the connection portion, the connection portion having a seal face with a groove extending around the probe portion; and a second member that, when assembled, is in direct contact with the first member at the distal end of the connection portion to apply compression and to retain the first member against a wall of the conduit.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2023Date of Patent: July 9, 2024Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Linyuan Zhan, Cheng-Gang Xie, Muhammad Fuad Bin Mohamed Zain, Mengke Zhan, Jianhua Zhu, Guillaume Jolivet
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Publication number: 20240077343Abstract: Multiphase flowmeter aperture antenna transmission and pressure retention are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes at least one radiating element to transmit or receive an electromagnetic signal along a measurement plane orthogonal to a direction of flow of the fluid in the vessel; a pressure retaining member to prevent fluid from entering the aperture antenna assembly through a measurement window of the aperture antenna assembly, at least a portion of the pressure retaining member to separate the radiating element and the fluid; and a metal housing with or without slits, the pressure retaining member to be at least partially within the metal housing, the radiating element to be coupled to the metal housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Yu Ke Lim, Shasha Wang, Linyuan Zhan, Muhammad Fuad Bin Mohamed Zain, Kenny Shin Han Wei, Guillaume Jolivet, Cheng-Gang Xie
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Patent number: 11835371Abstract: Multiphase flowmeter aperture antenna transmission and pressure retention are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes at least one radiating element to transmit or receive an electromagnetic signal along a measurement plane orthogonal to a direction of flow of the fluid in the vessel; a pressure retaining member to prevent fluid from entering the aperture antenna assembly through a measurement window of the aperture antenna assembly, at least a portion of the pressure retaining member to separate the radiating element and the fluid; and a metal housing with or without slits, the pressure retaining member to be at least partially within the metal housing, the radiating element to be coupled to the metal housing.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2021Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Yu Ke Lim, Shasha Wang, Linyuan Zhan, Muhammad Fuad Bin Mohamed Zain, Kenny Shin Han Wei, Guillaume Jolivet, Cheng-Gang Xie
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Publication number: 20230341581Abstract: Electromagnetic probes for analyzing a flowing multi-phase fluid are described herein. The probes generally use a probe assembly for measuring liquid properties in a multiphase fluid flowing in a conduit, the probe assembly comprising a first member with a probe portion and a connection portion, the probe portion having a central bore with a conductor and a pressure-resistant insulator surrounding the conductor, the conductor extending from an opening at a distal end of the probe portion into the connection portion, the connection portion having a connector coupled to a distal end of the connection portion, the connection portion having a seal face with a groove extending around the probe portion; and a second member that, when assembled, is in direct contact with the first member at the distal end of the connection portion to apply compression and to retain the first member against a wall of the conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2023Publication date: October 26, 2023Inventors: Linyuan Zhan, Cheng-Gang Xie, Muhammad Fuad Bin Mohamed Zain, Mengke Zhan, Jianhua Zhu, Guillaume Jolivet
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Patent number: 11733420Abstract: Electromagnetic probes for analyzing a flowing multi-phase fluid are described herein. The probes generally use a probe assembly for measuring liquid properties in a multiphase fluid flowing in a conduit, the probe assembly comprising a first member with a probe portion and a connection portion, the probe portion having a central bore with a conductor and a pressure-resistant insulator surrounding the conductor, the conductor extending from an opening at a distal end of the probe portion into the connection portion, the connection portion having a connector coupled to a distal end of the connection portion, the connection portion having a seal face with a groove extending around the probe portion; and a second member that, when assembled, is in direct contact with the first member at the distal end of the connection portion to apply compression and to retain the first member against a wall of the conduit.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2021Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Linyuan Zhan, Cheng-Gang Xie, Muhammad Fuad Bin Mohamed Zain, Mengke Zhan, Jianhua Zhu, Guillaume Jolivet
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Publication number: 20210372834Abstract: Multiphase flowmeter aperture antenna transmission and pressure retention are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes at least one radiating element to transmit or receive an electromagnetic signal along a measurement plane orthogonal to a direction of flow of the fluid in the vessel; a pressure retaining member to prevent fluid from entering the aperture antenna assembly through a measurement window of the aperture antenna assembly, at least a portion of the pressure retaining member to separate the radiating element and the fluid; and a metal housing with or without slits, the pressure retaining member to be at least partially within the metal housing, the radiating element to be coupled to the metal housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Inventors: Yu Ke Lim, Shasha Wang, Linyuan Zhan, Muhammad Fuad Bin Mohamed Zain, Kenny Shin Han Wei, Guillaume Jolivet, Cheng-Gang Xie
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Publication number: 20210270989Abstract: Electromagnetic probes for analyzing a flowing multi-phase fluid are described herein. The probes generally use a probe assembly for measuring liquid properties in a multiphase fluid flowing in a conduit, the probe assembly comprising a first member with a probe portion and a connection portion, the probe portion having a central bore with a conductor and a pressure-resistant insulator surrounding the conductor, the conductor extending from an opening at a distal end of the probe portion into the connection portion, the connection portion having a connector coupled to a distal end of the connection portion, the connection portion having a seal face with a groove extending around the probe portion; and a second member that, when assembled, is in direct contact with the first member at the distal end of the connection portion to apply compression and to retain the first member against a wall of the conduit.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2021Publication date: September 2, 2021Inventors: Linyuan Zhan, Cheng-Gang Xie, Muhammad Fuad Bin Mohamed Zain, Mengke Zhan, Jianhua Zhu, Guillaume Jolivet
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Patent number: 10323490Abstract: A technique facilitates evaluation of a fluid, such as a fluid produced from a well. The technique utilizes a modular and mobile system for testing flows of fluid which may comprise mixtures of constituents. A modular flow meter system comprises a plurality of modules which each have a multiphase flow meter coupled into a flow circuit. The flow circuits of the plurality of modules are selectively connectable to each other via flow connectors. Additionally, portions of the flow circuits may be selectively opened and closed to enable controlled routing of the fluid being tested through the desired multiphase flow meter or meters.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2018Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Alexander Tuborg Vilstrup, Muhammad Fuad Bin Mohamed Zain, Guillaume Jolivet, Jean-Philippe Hussenet
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Publication number: 20180252080Abstract: A technique facilitates evaluation of a fluid, such as a fluid produced from a well. The technique utilizes a modular and mobile system for testing flows of fluid which may comprise mixtures of constituents. A modular flow meter system comprises a plurality of modules which each have a multiphase flow meter coupled into a flow circuit. The flow circuits of the plurality of modules are selectively connectable to each other via flow connectors. Additionally, portions of the flow circuits may be selectively opened and closed to enable controlled routing of the fluid being tested through the desired multiphase flow meter or meters.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2018Publication date: September 6, 2018Inventors: Alexander Tuborg Vilstrup, Muhammad Fuad Bin Mohamed Zain, Guillaume Jolivet, Jean-Philippe Hussenet
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Patent number: 9963956Abstract: A technique facilitates evaluation of a fluid, such as a fluid produced from a well. The technique utilizes a modular and mobile system for testing flows of fluid which may comprise mixtures of constituents. A modular flow meter system comprises a plurality of modules which each have a multiphase flow meter coupled into a flow circuit. The flow circuits of the plurality of modules are selectively connectable to each other via flow connectors. Additionally, portions of the flow circuits may be selectively opened and closed to enable controlled routing of the fluid being tested through the desired multiphase flow meter or meters.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2015Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATIONInventors: Alexander Tuborg Vilstrup, Muhammad Fuad Bin Mohamed Zain, Guillaume Jolivet, Jean-Philippe Hussenet
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Publication number: 20170010139Abstract: A technique facilitates evaluation of a fluid, such as a fluid produced from a well. The technique utilizes a modular and mobile system for testing flows of fluid which may comprise mixtures of constituents. A modular flow meter system comprises a plurality of modules which each have a multiphase flow meter coupled into a flow circuit. The flow circuits of the plurality of modules are selectively connectable to each other via flow connectors. Additionally, portions of the flow circuits may be selectively opened and closed to enable controlled routing of the fluid being tested through the desired multiphase flow meter or meters.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2015Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventors: Alexander Tuborg Vilstrup, Muhammad Fuad Bin Mohamed Zain, Guillaume Jolivet, Jean-Philippe Hussenet
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Publication number: 20130248182Abstract: A mobile manifold assembly of a fluid system for providing fluid to a wellsite during well construction. The fluid system includes auxiliary components including at least one fluid source, mixer and high pressure pump. The manifold assembly includes a modular manifold and a mobile frame. The modular manifold includes manifold pumps, valves and pipes integrated together for transport. Connector portions of the pipes extend from the modular manifold in an arrangement corresponding to an arrangement of the auxiliary components to define a plug-in configuration therebetween such that the connector portions of the pipes are positionable in alignment with the auxiliary components for direct and removable connection therewith. The manifold pumps and valves are positioned about the pipes to selectively pump the fluid. The modular manifold is securable to a base of the mobile frame whereby the modular manifold is transportable to the auxiliary components for operable connection therewith.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 26, 2013Applicant: Schlumberger Technology CorporationInventors: Jonathan Wun Shiung Chong, Muhammad Fuad Bin Mohamed Zain