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Controlled downhole chemical injection

A petroleum well having a well casing, a production tubing, a source of time-varying current, a downhole chemical injection device, and a downhole induction choke. The casing extends within a wellbore of the well. The tubing extends within the casing. The current source is located at the surface. The current source is electrically connected to, and adapted to output a time-varying current into, the tubing and/or the casing, which act as electrical conductors for providing downhole power and/or communications. The injection device having a communications and control module, a chemical container, and an electrically controllable chemical injector. The communications and control module is electrically connected to the tubing and/or the casing. The chemical injector is electrically connected to the communications and control module, and is in fluid communication with the chemical container. The downhole induction choke is located about a portion of the tubing and/or the casing. The chemical injector is electrically connected to the communications and control module, and is in fluid communication with the chemical container. The downhole induction choke is located about a portion of the tubing and/or the casing. The induction choke is adapted to route part of the electrical current through the communications and control module by creating a voltage potential between one side of the induction choke and another side of the induction choke. The communications and control module is electrically connected across the voltage potential. Also, a method is provided for controllably injecting a chemical into the well downhole, which may be used to: improve lift efficiency with a foaming agent, prevent deposition of solids with a paraffin solvent, improve a flow characteristic of the flow stream with a surfactant, prevent corrosion with a corrosion inhibitor, and/or prevent scaling with scale preventers.
Owner:SHELL OIL CO

Spherical rhenium powder

This invention relates to powders of substantially spherical particles that consist essentially of at least about 10% by weight rhenium optionally alloyed with up to about 90% by weight tungsten or up to about 60% by weight molybdenum. In one embodiment, the spherical particles have an average diameter of less than about 150 microns, and more preferably, an average diameter within the range of from about 10 to about 50 microns. The powders according to the invention exhibit good flow characteristics and can be used to fabricate components having complicated shapes and configurations using conventional powder metallurgy techniques.
Owner:RHENIUM ALLOYS

Fluid homogenizer system for gas segregated liquid hydrocarbon wells and method of homogenizing liquids produced by such wells

ActiveUS20150233228A1Improve flow characteristicsImproving homogeneity and flow characteristicLiquid degasificationFlow mixersLiquid productStream flow
A system and method for improving the flow characteristics of gaseous slug-laden liquid hydrocarbon wells, particularly from horizontal, of similar boreholes. The invention provides a system and method which essentially homogenizes the liquid and the gas, utilizing a unique flow tube arrangement and a sequence of steps by first breaking up and separating the slugged gas from the liquid at a first location, and then gathering it into holding location—i.e., an annulus section—where it is re-introduced in controlled amounts into the liquid downstream of the first location. The gas is re-introduced into the liquid flow in such pre-determined and controlled quantities as to promote better pressure and flow characteristics of the hydrocarbon liquid product. Various alternative gas / liquid separation devices are incorporated into the system of the invention, which devices may be located either in a vertical wellbore or a horizontal wellbore, depending upon the particular well characteristics. Optionally, an electric submersible pump may be incorporated where needed to assist the mixed production flow toward surface. A compressor may optionally be provided in the gaseous holding location, where needed. An apparatus for homogenizing production fluid from an oil well having one or more horizontal bores is also disclosed.
Owner:SAUDI ARABIAN OIL CO

Water acid-sensitivity deformation magnetic tracer function self-suspension propping agent and preparation method thereof

InactiveCN105670600AReservoir damage is smallSave time and costFluid removalDrilling compositionMagnetic tracerSurface hydration
The invention belongs to the technical field of oil-gas field fracturing production-increase propping agent preparation, and relates to a water acid-sensitivity deformation magnetic tracer function self-suspension propping agent and a preparation method thereof. The propping agent comprises an aggregate and a surface hydration layer, wherein the aggregate is one of magnetic rare earth composite resin, quartz sand or ceramsite and like material; the surface hydration layer is composed of three layers, the innermost layer is a cationic macromolecule inner polymer layer or a modifier layer, the middle layer is an anionic macromolecule outer polymer layer, and the outer layer is anti-caking agent. The propping agent has the acid-sensitivity deformation self-suspension function of producing buoyant force while encountering water and breaking gel to precipitate while encountering the acid, and a tracer function of monitoring flow guiding position of the propping agent through electromagnetic imaging; in the process of exerting the fracturing engineering on shale, compact oil-gas or coal bed base and like argillaceous plasticity micronano hole reservoir, the fracturing liquid with the propping agent has excellent flow guiding characters of suspension sand-adding of non-floating to the roof and not sinking to the bottom; the permeation is improved, the hurt is avoided, the propping agent is efficient and capable of increasing production, the construction cost is lowered, and the application prospect is wide.
Owner:王展旭

Shower base with flow enhancing covered drain

ActiveUS20080148474A1Enhance flow characteristicIncrease flow rateSewerage structuresBathsEngineeringTube drain
A shower enclosure base has a flow enhancing flush-mounted drain cover that conceals the drain opening and provides a flat stepping surface. Drain flow is achieved through a narrow peripheral passage between the drain cover and the drain well in which it is seated. Despite the reduced flow area of passage, flow enhancing features of the drain cover serve to improve the flow rate through the drain. These features are radially converging ribs at the underside of the drain cover that interrupt the natural tendency for drain water to form a vortex as it passes into and through a circular drain opening. The drain cover can be removably secured to the base by suction cups that attach to the drain well.
Owner:KOHLER CO
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