Patents by Inventor Ronald J. Powell
Ronald J. Powell 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: 9022120Abstract: Apparatus, methods and systems for preparing a polymer concentrate for treating a formation with slick water systems viscous fluid or a gelled viscous fluid are disclosed. The method includes directing a powdered gel into a vortex mixing chamber, while directing a first portion of a base fluid into the vortex mixing chamber to form partially hydrated fluid concentrate. The partially hydrated fluid concentrate is then sucked or sweep into a main portion of base fluid for form the slick water systems viscous fluid or gelled viscous fluid.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2011Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Lubrizol Oilfield Solutions, LLCInventors: Frank Zamora, Sarkis R. Kakadjian, Ronald J. Powell
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Patent number: 9018147Abstract: Methods of making particulates for use in a subterranean application comprising: providing particulates of a settable composition comprising a cementitious material, a filler material, and an activator of the cementitious material; and pre-curing the particulates until the particulates reach a crush strength of about 50 psi or greater; and curing the pre-cured particulates at a temperature in the range of about 230° F. to about 600° F., so that at least a portion of the particulates comprise a newly formed crystalline phase.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2012Date of Patent: April 28, 2015Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Hongyu Luo, Lewis R. Norman, Ronald J. Powell, Rajesh K. Saini, Ashok K. Santra, Craig W. Roddy
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Publication number: 20120273206Abstract: Apparatus, methods and systems for preparing a polymer concentrate for treating a formation with slick water systems viscous fluid or a gelled viscous fluid are disclosed. The method includes directing a powdered gel into a vortex mixing chamber, while directing a first portion of a base fluid into the vortex mixing chamber to form partially hydrated fluid concentrate. The partially hydrated fluid concentrate is then sucked or sweep into a main portion of base fluid for form the slick water systems viscous fluid or gelled viscous fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2011Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: CLEARWATER INTERNATIONAL, LLCInventors: Frank Zamora, Sarkis R. Kakadjian, Ronald J. Powell
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Publication number: 20120167803Abstract: Methods of making particulates for use in a subterranean application comprising: providing particulates of a settable composition comprising a cementitious material, a filler material, and an activator of the cementitious material; and pre-curing the particulates until the particulates reach a crush strength of about 50 psi or greater; and curing the pre-cured particulates at a temperature in the range of about 230° F. to about 600° F., so that at least a portion of the particulates comprise a newly formed crystalline phase.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2012Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Hongyu Luo, Lewis R. Norman, Ronald J. Powell, Rajesh K. Saini, Ashok K. Santra, Craig W. Roddy
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Patent number: 8183186Abstract: Methods of making particulates for use in a subterranean application comprising: providing particulates of a settable composition comprising a cementitious material, a filler material, and an activator of the cementitious material; and pre-curing the particulates until the particulates reach a crush strength of about 50 psi or greater; and curing the pre-cured particulates at a temperature in the range of about 230° F. to about 600° F., so that at least a portion of the particulates comprise a newly formed crystalline phase.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2008Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Hongyu Luo, Lewis R. Norman, Ronald J. Powell, Rajesh K. Saini, Ashok K. Santra, Craig W. Roddy
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Patent number: 8012582Abstract: A method of making a proppant is provided, wherein the method includes the steps of: (a) forming a particulate comprising: (i) a binder; and (ii) a filler; and (b) sintering the particulate to form a sintered proppant, wherein the sintered proppant comprises: (i) at least 20 wt % of alkaline earth oxide equivalent; and (ii) at least 20 wt % of silicon dioxide equivalent. A method of treating (e.g., fracturing) a subterranean formation is provided, the method including the steps of: (a) suspending the sintered proppant in a treatment fluid; and (b) introducing the sintered proppant into the subterranean formation. The sintered proppant is made with a raw material selected from the group consisting of: unhydrated cement, hydrated cement (e.g., construction cement or concrete waste), kiln dust, fly ash, limestone, lime, talc, olivine, dolomite, clay that contains a substantial concentration of alkaline earth oxide equivalent, and any combination thereof in any proportion.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 2008Date of Patent: September 6, 2011Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Hongyu Luo, Ashok Santra, Lewis R. Norman, Mark Parker, Ronald J. Powell, Rajesh K. Saini
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Publication number: 20100071901Abstract: A method of making a proppant is provided, wherein the method includes the steps of: (a) forming a particulate comprising: (i) a binder; and (ii) a filler; and (b) sintering the particulate to form a sintered proppant, wherein the sintered proppant comprises: (i) at least 20 wt % of alkaline earth oxide equivalent; and (ii) at least 20 wt % of silicon dioxide equivalent. A method of treating (e.g., fracturing) a subterranean formation is provided, the method including the steps of: (a) suspending a sintered proppant in a treatment fluid, wherein the sintered proppant comprises: (i) at least 20 wt % of alkaline earth oxide equivalent; and (ii) at least 20 wt % of silicon dioxide equivalent; and (b) introducing the sintered proppant into the subterranean formation (e.g., into a fracture). In addition, a sintered proppant is provided comprising: (i) at least 20 wt % of alkaline earth oxide equivalent; and (ii) at least 20 wt % of silicon dioxide equivalent.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2008Publication date: March 25, 2010Inventors: Hongyu Luo, Ashok Santra, Lewis R. Norman, Mark Parker, Ronald J. Powell, Rajesh K. Saini
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Publication number: 20100032159Abstract: Substantially non-porous particulates formed from a starting mixture comprising at least one igneous or metamorphic material and which are suitable for use in subterranean operations such as gravel packing, frac-packing, and hydraulic fracturing and methods of using such particulates. Methods of using such particulates include fracturing, frac-packing, and gravel packing.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2008Publication date: February 11, 2010Inventors: Rajesh K. Saini, Ronald J. Powell, Hongyu Luo, Ashok Santra, Rickey Morgan
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Patent number: 7624743Abstract: Methods are provided for increasing the temperature of a section of conduit used for the production or transmission of hydrocarbon. According to one aspect, the method includes the steps of: (a) forming a treatment fluid comprising: (i) a carrier fluid; and (ii) a first reactant and a second reactant; and (b) introducing the treatment fluid into a section of conduit used for the production or transmission of hydrocarbon. The first reactant and second reactant are selected for being capable of reacting together in an exothermic chemical reaction; and the first and second reactant are in at least sufficient concentrations in the carrier fluid to generate a theoretical heat of reaction of at least 1,000 kJ/liter of the treatment fluid. At least some of at least one of the first reactant and the second reactant is suspended in the carrier fluid in a solid form that is adapted to help control the release of the reactant into the carrier fluid.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2006Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Diptabhas Sarkar, Stephen T. Arrington, Ronald J. Powell, Ian D. Robb, Bradley L. Todd
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Publication number: 20090139719Abstract: Methods of making particulates for use in a subterranean application comprising: providing particulates of a settable composition comprising a cementitious material, a filler material, and an activator of the cementitious material; and pre-curing the particulates until the particulates reach a crush strength of about 50 psi or greater; and curing the pre-cured particulates at a temperature in the range of about 230° F. to about 600° F., so that at least a portion of the particulates comprise a newly formed crystalline phase.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2008Publication date: June 4, 2009Inventors: Hongyu Luo, Lewis R. Norman, Ronald J. Powell, Rajesh K. Saini, Ashok K. Santra, Craig W. Roddy
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Publication number: 20080251250Abstract: The present disclosure addressed apparatus and methods for forming an annular isolator in a borehole after installation of production tubing. Annular seal means are carried in or on production tubing as it is run into a borehole. In conjunction with expansion of the tubing, the seal is deployed to form an annular isolator. An inflatable element carried on the tubing may be inflated with a fluid carried in the tubing and forced into the inflatable element during expansion of the tubing. Reactive chemicals may be carried in the tubing and injected into the annulus to react with each other and ambient fluids to increase in volume and harden into an annular seal. An elastomeric sleeve, ring or band carried on the tubing may be expanded into contact with a borehole wall and may have its radial dimension increased in conjunction with tubing expansion to form an annular isolator.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2008Publication date: October 16, 2008Applicant: HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.Inventors: Michael M. Brezinski, Gregory B. Chitwood, Ralph H. Echols, Gary P. Funkhouser, John C. Gano, William D. Henderson, Paul I. Herman, Marion D. Kilgore, Jody R. McGlothen, Ronald J. Powell, Alex Procyk, Thomas W. Ray, Michael W. Sanders, Roger L. Schultz, David J. Steele, Robert S. Taylor, Bradley L. Todd, Cynthia Tuckness
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Patent number: 7404437Abstract: The present disclosure addressed apparatus and methods for forming an annular isolator in a borehole after installation of production tubing. Annular seal means are carried in or on production tubing as it is run into a borehole. In conjunction with expansion of the tubing, the seal is deployed to form an annular isolator. An inflatable element carried on the tubing may be inflated with a fluid carried in the tubing and forced into the inflatable element during expansion of the tubing. Reactive chemicals may be carried in the tubing and injected into the annulus to react with each other and ambient fluids to increase in volume and harden into an annular seal. An elastomeric sleeve, ring or band carried on the tubing may be expanded into contact with a borehole wall and may have its radial dimension increased in conjunction with tubing expansion to form an annular isolator.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2007Date of Patent: July 29, 2008Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Michael M. Brezinski, Gregory B. Chitwood, Ralph H. Echols, Gary P. Funkhouser, John C. Gano, Paul I. Herman, Marion D. Kilgore, Ronald J. Powell, Thomas W. Ray, David J. Steele, Robert S. Taylor, Bradley L. Todd, Cynthia Tuckness
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Patent number: 7363986Abstract: The present disclosure addressed apparatus and methods for forming an annular isolator in a borehole after installation of production tubing. Annular seal means are carried in or on production tubing as it is run into a borehole. In conjunction with expansion of the tubing, the seal is deployed to form an annular isolator. An inflatable element carried on the tubing may be inflated with a fluid carried in the tubing and forced into the inflatable element during expansion of the tubing. Reactive chemicals may be carried in the tubing and injected into the annulus to react with each other and ambient fluids to increase in volume and harden into an annular seal. An elastomeric sleeve, ring or band carried on the tubing may be expanded into contact with a borehole wall and may have its radial dimension increased in conjunction with tubing expansion to form an annular isolator.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2007Date of Patent: April 29, 2008Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Michael M. Brezinski, Gregory B. Chitwood, Ralph H. Echols, Gary P. Funkhouser, John C. Gano, William D. Henderson, Marion D. Kilgore, Jody R. McGlothen, Ronald J. Powell, Alex Procyk, Thomas W. Ray, Michael W. Sanders, Roger L. Schultz, Robert S. Taylor, Bradley L. Todd, Cynthia Tuckness
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Publication number: 20080066784Abstract: Methods are provided for increasing the temperature of a section of conduit used for the production or transmission of hydrocarbon. According to one aspect, the method includes the steps of: (a) forming a treatment fluid comprising: (i) a carrier fluid; and (ii) a first reactant and a second reactant; and (b) introducing the treatment fluid into a section of conduit used for the production or transmission of hydrocarbon. The first reactant and second reactant are selected for being capable of reacting together in an exothermic chemical reaction; and the first and second reactant are in at least sufficient concentrations in the carrier fluid to generate a theoretical heat of reaction of at least 1,000 kJ/liter of the treatment fluid. At least some of at least one of the first reactant and the second reactant is suspended in the carrier fluid in a solid form that is adapted to help control the release of the reactant into the carrier fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2006Publication date: March 20, 2008Inventors: Diptabhas Sarkar, Stephen T. Arrington, Ronald J. Powell, Ian D. Robb, Bradley L. Todd
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Publication number: 20080069961Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for making a solid material for controlling the release of at least one reactant of an exothermic reaction into a carrier fluid. The method comprises the steps of: (a) mixing a reactant with a polymeric material, wherein the polymeric material is capable of being hydrated, and water, wherein the proportion of water is insufficient to substantially hydrate the polymeric material but is sufficient to make the polymeric material sticky to help bind the reactant into a matrix; and (b) drying the mixture. According to a similar aspect, methods and compositions are provided for making a solid material for use in controlling the release of a catalyst of an exothermic reaction into a carrier fluid for increasing the temperature of a section of conduit used for the production or transmission of hydrocarbon. According to other aspects, the reactant or catalyst is mixed with a binder.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2006Publication date: March 20, 2008Inventors: Diptabhas Sarkar, Stephen T. Arrington, Ronald J. Powell, Ian D. Robb, Bradley L. Todd
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Publication number: 20080067108Abstract: Methods are provided for increasing the temperature of a section of conduit used for the production or transmission of hydrocarbon. According to one aspect, a method is provided for increasing the temperature of a section of conduit used for the production or transmission of hydrocarbon, the method comprising the steps of: forming a treatment fluid comprising: (i) a carrier fluid; (ii) a first reactant and a second reactant, wherein the first reactant and second reactant are selected for being capable of reacting together in an exothermic chemical reaction; the first and second reactant are in at least sufficient concentrations in the carrier fluid to generate a theoretical heat of reaction of at least 1,000 kJ/liter of the treatment fluid; and (iii) a catalyst for the reaction between the first reactant and the second reactant, wherein at least some of the catalyst is suspended in the carrier fluid in a solid form that is adapted to help control the release of the catalyst into the carrier fluid.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2006Publication date: March 20, 2008Inventors: Diptabhas Sarkar, Stephen T. Arrington, Ronald J. Powell, Ian D. Robb, Bradley L. Todd
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Patent number: 7320367Abstract: The present disclosure addressed apparatus and methods for forming an annular isolator in a borehole after installation of production tubing. Annular seal means are carried in or on production tubing as it is run into a borehole. In conjunction with expansion of the tubing, the seal is deployed to form an annular isolator. An inflatable element carried on the tubing may be inflated with a fluid carried in the tubing and forced into the inflatable element during expansion of the tubing. Reactive chemicals may be carried in the tubing and injected into the annulus to react with each other and ambient fluids to increase in volume and harden into an annular seal. An elastomeric sleeve, ring or band carried on the tubing may be expanded into contact with a borehole wall and may have its radial dimension increased in conjunction with tubing expansion to form an annular isolator.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2007Date of Patent: January 22, 2008Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Michael M. Brezinski, Ralph H. Echols, Gary P. Funkhouser, William D. Henderson, Marion D. Kilgore, Ronald J. Powell, Robert S. Taylor, Bradley L. Todd
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Patent number: 7267169Abstract: This invention relates to subterranean treatment operations. More particularly, this invention provides methods that may be useful in providing void-free barriers between a subterranean formation and a portion of a well bore. A nonlimiting example of a method is a method of degrading a filter cake in a subterranean formation. Another nonlimiting example of a method is a method of producing hydrocarbons from a subterranean formation.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2005Date of Patent: September 11, 2007Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Ronald J. Powell, Alexander Bismarck, Angelika Menner
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Patent number: 7252142Abstract: The present disclosure addressed apparatus and methods for forming an annular isolator in a borehole after installation of production tubing. Annular seal means are carried in or on production tubing as it is run into a borehole. In conjunction with expansion of the tubing, the seal is deployed to form an annular isolator. An inflatable element carried on the tubing may be inflated with a fluid carried in the tubing and forced into the inflatable element during expansion of the tubing. Reactive chemicals may be carried in the tubing and injected into the annulus to react with each other and ambient fluids to increase in volume and harden into an annular seal. An elastomeric sleeve, ring or band carried on the tubing may be expanded into contact with a borehole wall and may have its radial dimension increased in conjunction with tubing expansion to form an annular isolator.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2004Date of Patent: August 7, 2007Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Michael M. Brezinski, Gregory B. Chitwood, Ralph H. Echols, Gary P. Funkhouser, John C. Gano, Paul I. Herman, Marion D. Kilgore, Ronald J. Powell, Thomas W. Ray, Michael W. Sanders, Robert S. Taylor, Bradley L. Todd, Cynthia Tuckness
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Patent number: RE41118Abstract: The present disclosure addressed apparatus and methods for forming an annular isolator in a borehole after installation of production tubing. Annular seal means are carried in or on production tubing as it is run into a borehole. In conjunction with expansion of the tubing, the seal is deployed to form an annular isolator. An inflatable element carried on the tubing may be inflated with a fluid carried in the tubing and forced into the inflatable element during expansion of the tubing. Reactive chemicals may be carried in the tubing and injected into the annulus to react with each other and ambient fluids to increase in volume and harden into an annular seal. An elastomeric sleeve, ring or band carried on the tubing may be expanded into contact with a borehole wall and may have its radial dimension increased in conjunction with tubing expansion to form an annular isolator.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2007Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.Inventors: Michael M. Brezinski, Gregory B. Chitwood, Ralph H. Echols, Gary P. Funkhouser, John C. Gano, William D. Henderson, Paul I. Herman, Marion D. Kilgore, Ronald J. Powell, Thomas W. Ray, Roger L. Schultz, Robert S. Taylor, Bradley L. Todd, Cynthia Tuckness