Methods and apparatus for in situ generation of power for devices deployed in a tubular
First Claim
1. A power generator for deployment in a hydrocarbon well tubular, comprising:
- a. a housing adapted for deployment within a hydrocarbon well tubular; and
b. a mechanical to electrical power converter disposed at least partially within the housing, the mechanical to electrical power converter adapted to create an electric current when physically stressed by a force present within the hydrocarbon well tubular
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Abstract
A device, system, and methods of power generation in situ in a hydrocarbon well are disclosed. A power generator for deployment in a hydrocarbon well tubular may comprise a housing adapted for deployment within a hydrocarbon well tubular; a mechanical to electrical power converter disposed at least partially within the housing, the mechanical to electrical power converter adapted to create an electric current when physically stressed; and a current converter operatively coupled to the mechanical to electrical power converter. Devices may be deployed downhole and operatively coupled to the power generator for their electrical power. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope of meaning of the claims.
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33 Claims
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1. A power generator for deployment in a hydrocarbon well tubular, comprising:
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a. a housing adapted for deployment within a hydrocarbon well tubular; and
b. a mechanical to electrical power converter disposed at least partially within the housing, the mechanical to electrical power converter adapted to create an electric current when physically stressed by a force present within the hydrocarbon well tubular - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. A power generator, comprising:
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a. a mechanical vibration amplifier;
b. a mechanical to electrical power converter operatively coupled to the mechanical vibration amplifier and adapted to create an electrical current when vibrated;
c. a power conditioner operatively coupled to the power converter; and
d. a power storage medium operatively coupled to the power converter. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method of generating power from within a tubular, comprising:
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a. deploying a power generator within a tubular, the power generator comprising a mechanical vibration amplifier, a mechanical to electrical power converter, a power conditioner, and a power storage medium;
b. operatively coupling the power generator to a source of vibration; and
c. providing an outlet for electricity generated by the power generator. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19)
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20. A system for downhole control, comprising:
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a. a control module adapted to be deployed downhole;
b. a wireless transceiver operatively in communication with the control module, the wireless transceiver adapted to be deployed downhole; and
c. a power generator operatively coupled to the wireless transceiver, the power generator comprising a stressable material adapted to create an electric current when physically stressed. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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29. A method of deploying a downhole tool, comprising:
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a. deploying a control module downhole;
b. deploying a wireless transceiver downhole, the wireless transceiver operatively in communication with the control module;
c. deploying a power generator downhole, the power generator operatively coupled to the wireless transceiver, the power generator comprising a stressable material adapted to create an electric current when physically stressed;
d. exposing the power generator to a source of physical stress downhole; and
e. generating electrical current using the power generator when exposed to the physical stress. - View Dependent Claims (30, 31, 32, 33)
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