Patents by Inventor Zhanke Liu

Zhanke Liu 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).

  • Publication number: 20160252481
    Abstract: A technique facilitates examination of a tubing string. A sensor is mounted to monitor a pipe for a defect or defects. The sensor outputs data on the defect to a data processing system which identifies the type and severity of the defect. The data processing system also may be used to track the defect to determine changes to the defect during, for example, subsequent uses of the pipe. Based on the evaluation of the defect, recommendations are provided with respect to future use or handling of the pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2014
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: Shunfeng Zheng, Zhanke Liu
  • Publication number: 20160231280
    Abstract: A technique facilitates monitoring of pipe, such as coiled tubing. The monitoring may be used to detect conditions which occur within the pipe itself or in components employed along an interior of the pipe. A magnetic sensor system is positioned along an exterior of the pipe, e.g. coiled tubing. During relative movement between the pipe and the magnetic sensor system, the magnetic sensor system monitors for the condition, e.g. change/abnormality, of interest. In some applications, the magnetic sensor system is used to monitor changes in a physical property of the pipe, and/or a component within the pipe, during a succession of operations employing the pipe.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2013
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Applicant: Schlumberger Canada Limited
    Inventors: Mirjam Zwanenburg, David P. Smith, Zhanke Liu, Michelle Torregrossa, Liam Zsolt
  • Patent number: 9394752
    Abstract: A technique provides for stimulating or otherwise treating multiple intervals/zones of a well by controlling flow of treatment fluid via a plurality of flow control devices. The flow control devices are provided with internal profiles and flow through passages. Mechanical darts are designed for engagement with the internal profiles of specific flow control devices, and each mechanical dart may be moved downhole for engagement with and activation of the specific flow control device associated with that mechanical dart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: John Fleming, Gary L. Rytlewski, Larry W. Phillips, Jason Swaren, Aude Faugere, Rod Shampine, Zhanke Liu, Pete Bazan, Jr., Jabus Talton Davis
  • Patent number: 9238953
    Abstract: A technique provides for stimulating or otherwise treating multiple intervals/zones of a well by controlling flow of treatment fluid via a plurality of flow control devices. The flow control devices are provided with internal profiles and flow through passages. Hydraulic darts are designed for selective engagement with the internal profiles of specific flow control devices, and each hydraulic dart may be moved downhole for engagement with and activation of a specific flow control device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: John Fleming, Gary L. Rytlewski, Larry W. Phillips, Jason Swaren, Aude Faugere, Rod Shampine, Zhanke Liu, Pete Bazan, Jr., Jabus Talton Davis
  • Publication number: 20150377012
    Abstract: A technique facilitates anomaly recognition and tracking in a variety of components, such as tubular components. The technique comprises sensing for anomalies in the component, and storing detected anomalies in a storage medium. The detected anomalies are matched with stored digital descriptions of anomalies. The stored digital descriptions may comprise anomalies of similar types and/or anomalies detected on the specific component being tested. The detected anomalies are ranked according to similarities with respect to the stored digital descriptions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2014
    Publication date: December 31, 2015
    Inventors: Zhanke Liu, Shunfeng Zheng, Mirjam Zwanenburg
  • Publication number: 20140327443
    Abstract: A technique facilitates detection of an object passing along a conduit, such as a wellbore conduit. The object is released into an internal passage of the conduit, and the conduit is monitored at a given location or locations along the conduit. Movement of the object past the location or locations is detected by a sensor, such as a sensor positioned externally with respect to the internal passage of the conduit. Passage of the object is monitored via detection of a unique electro-magnetic signature as the object moves along the interior of the conduit and past the location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventors: Zhanke Liu, Shunfeng Zheng, Mirjam Zwanenburg
  • Patent number: 8607868
    Abstract: A technique utilizes micro-coil which is formed as a composite to enable use at substantial depths and/or with substantial flow rates. The micro-coil is formed as a tubing with a multi-layered tubing wall. The composite tubing wall provides substantial strength and longevity which allows deployment of the micro-coil in a much wider variety of well treatment applications, such as applications having substantial flow rates and/or applications at substantial well depths.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Joseph Varkey, Zhanke Liu, Philippe Gambier
  • Publication number: 20130112436
    Abstract: A technique provides for stimulating or otherwise treating multiple intervals/zones of a well by controlling flow of treatment fluid via a plurality of flow control devices. The flow control devices are provided with internal profiles and flow through passages. Hydraulic darts are designed for selective engagement with the internal profiles of specific flow control devices, and each hydraulic dart may be moved downhole for engagement with and activation of a specific flow control device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Inventors: John Fleming, Gary L. Rytlewski, Larry W. Phillips, Jason Swaren, Aude Faugere, Rod Shampine, Zhanke Liu, Pete Bazan, JR., Jabus Talton Davis
  • Publication number: 20130112435
    Abstract: A technique provides for stimulating or otherwise treating multiple intervals/zones of a well by controlling flow of treatment fluid via a plurality of flow control devices. The flow control devices are provided with internal profiles and flow through passages. Mechanical darts are designed for engagement with the internal profiles of specific flow control devices, and each mechanical dart may be moved downhole for engagement with and activation of the specific flow control device associated with that mechanical dart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2011
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Inventors: John Fleming, Gary L. Rytlewski, Larry W. Phillips, Jason Swaren, Aude Faugere, Rod Shampine, Zhanke Liu, Pete Bazan, JR., Jabus Talton Davis
  • Publication number: 20110042090
    Abstract: A technique utilizes micro-coil which is formed as a composite to enable use at substantial depths and/or with substantial flow rates. The micro-coil is formed as a tubing with a multi-layered tubing wall. The composite tubing wall provides substantial strength and longevity which allows deployment of the micro-coil in a much wider variety of well treatment applications, such as applications having substantial flow rates and/or applications at substantial well depths.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Inventors: Joseph Varkey, Zhanke Liu, Philippe Gambier