Patents by Inventor Muhammad H. Al-Buali

Muhammad H. Al-Buali 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).

  • Computer processing of borehole to surface electromagnetic transmitter survey data
    Patent number: 10145975
    Abstract: Data obtained with an electromagnetic energy transmitter in borehole to surface electromagnetic (BSEM) transmitter is processed. The processed data provides measures of detected electromagnetic fields, induced polarization and electromagnetic well logging information of interest for surveying and mapping of subsurface formations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignees: Saudi Arabian Oil Company, BGP Arabia Co. Ltd.
    Inventors: Alberto Marsala, Muhammad H. Al-Buali, Tang Biyan, Zhanxiang He
  • Induced polarization logging with borehole to surface electromagnetic transmitter
    Patent number: 9696450
    Abstract: An electromagnetic energy transmitter is provided for induced polarization logging with a borehole to surface electromagnetic (BSEM) transmitter. The transmitter is lowered into a well borehole to a desired location in a well borehole to emit electromagnetic energy for the surveys. The transmitter affords more accurate measurements of its position in the well borehole. The transmitter also senses pressure and temperature conditions at its borehole location to provide indications of detected potential problems in the well from the survey or other sources, and to reduce risks and enhance safety and quality of the operations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2017
    Assignees: Saudi Arabian Oil Company, BGP Arabia Co, Ltd.
    Inventors: Alberto Marsala, Muhammad H. Al-Buali, Tang Biyan, Zhanxiang He
  • Induced polarization mapping with borehole to surface electromagnetic transmitter data
    Patent number: 9405033
    Abstract: An electromagnetic energy transmitter is provided for induced polarization mapping with a borehole to surface electromagnetic (BSEM) transmitter. The transmitter is lowered into a well borehole to a desired location in a well borehole to emit electromagnetic energy. An array of receivers spaced over an area of the earth surface senses the induced polarization response to the emitted electromagnetic energy in areas of interest for mapping. Maps are formed of the induced polarization responses sensed by the array of receivers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignees: Saudi Arabian Oil Company, BGP Arabia Co., Ltd
    Inventors: Alberto Marsala, Muhammad H. Al-Buali, Tang Biyan, Zhanxiang He
  • INDUCED POLARIZATION LOGGING WITH BOREHOLE TO SURFACE ELECTROMAGNETIC TRANSMITTER
    Publication number: 20140203810
    Abstract: An electromagnetic energy transmitter is provided for induced polarization logging with a borehole to surface electromagnetic (BSEM) transmitter. The transmitter is lowered into a well borehole to a desired location in a well borehole to emit electromagnetic energy for the surveys. The transmitter affords more accurate measurements of its position in the well borehole. The transmitter also senses pressure and temperature conditions at its borehole location to provide indications of detected potential problems in the well from the survey or other sources, and to reduce risks and enhance safety and quality of the operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicants: BGP Arabia Co. Ltd., Saudi Arabian Oil Company
    Inventors: Alberto Marsala, Muhammad H. Al-Buali, Tang Biyan, Zhanxiang He
  • INDUCED POLARIZATION MAPPING WITH BOREHOLE TO SURFACE ELECTROMAGNETIC TRANSMITTER DATA
    Publication number: 20140203811
    Abstract: An electromagnetic energy transmitter is provided for induced polarization mapping with a borehole to surface electromagnetic (BSEM) transmitter. The transmitter is lowered into a well borehole to a desired location in a well borehole to emit electromagnetic energy. An array of receivers spaced over an area of the earth surface senses the induced polarization response to the emitted electromagnetic energy in areas of interest for mapping. Maps are formed of the induced polarization responses sensed by the array of receivers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicants: BGP Arabia Co., Ltd., Saudi Arabian Oil Company
    Inventors: Alberto Marsala, Muhammad H. Al-Buali, Tang Biyan, Zhanxiang He
  • Borehole to Surface Electromagnetic Transmitter
    Publication number: 20120268135
    Abstract: An electromagnetic energy transmitter is provided for borehole to surface electromagnetic (BSEM) surveying. The transmitter is lowered into a well borehole to a desired location in a well borehole to emit electromagnetic energy for the surveys. The transmitter affords more accurate measurements of its position in the well borehole. The transmitter also senses pressure and temperature conditions at its borehole location to provide indications of detected potential problems in the well from the survey or other sources, and to reduce risks and enhance safety and quality of the operations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2011
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicants: BGP Arabia Co., Ltd., Saudi Arabian Oil Company
    Inventors: Alberto Marsala, Zhanxiang He, Tang Biyan, Muhammad H. Al-Buali