Wellsite measurement and control while producing device
First Claim
1. An apparatus for measuring and controlling fluid flow in a channel comprising:
- a pulse generating device longitudinally and axially positioned within a flow channel such that a fluid/gas flowing through said flow channel is guided into two sets of selectively reversible flow, upper and lower flow connecting channels, wherein said connecting channels are connected to an inner flow channel and an annular pipe flow channel, and wherein said annular pipe flow channel is acted upon by one or more flow throttling devices thereby transmitting signals from pulses and also capable of controlling flow rate of said fluid flow and wherein said pulse generating device utilizes a turbine residing near and within proximity of a flow diverter that diverts said fluid flow in an annular flow channel into and away from turbine blades such that the force of said fluid flow causes said turbine blades and said turbine to rotationally spin around a coil assembly.
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Abstract
Disclosed is a device, method and system for a measurement while producing (MWP) and flow throttling (FTD) device for placement in a pipe with liquid or gas flowing through it such as an oil or gas well'"'"'s wellhead, casing, tubing, or horizontal or lateral passage which is responsive to the flow of fluid through it. The MWP/FTD device can create pressure pulses through the production fluid or otherwise send signals to provide bit data that are read and analyzed at the wellhead or externally thru wireless communications. The data analysis provides information regarding pressure, fluid flow, and type of fluid/gas flowing primarily within the lateral passages or generally anywhere the MWP/FTD is situated. The device helps identify whether the pipe, lateral or other passage should remain open, closed or restricted. This identification occurs by use of either autonomous control and sensors within the device and/or pre-programmed or wirelessly controlled signals that are transmitted from the well head (or externally) to the MWP/FTD. The MWP/FTD is subsequently urged to regulate the fluid/gas flow.
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24 Claims
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1. An apparatus for measuring and controlling fluid flow in a channel comprising:
a pulse generating device longitudinally and axially positioned within a flow channel such that a fluid/gas flowing through said flow channel is guided into two sets of selectively reversible flow, upper and lower flow connecting channels, wherein said connecting channels are connected to an inner flow channel and an annular pipe flow channel, and wherein said annular pipe flow channel is acted upon by one or more flow throttling devices thereby transmitting signals from pulses and also capable of controlling flow rate of said fluid flow and wherein said pulse generating device utilizes a turbine residing near and within proximity of a flow diverter that diverts said fluid flow in an annular flow channel into and away from turbine blades such that the force of said fluid flow causes said turbine blades and said turbine to rotationally spin around a coil assembly. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method for generating pressure pulses during fluid flow and controlling said fluid flow comprising:
a pulse generating device longitudinally and axially positioned within an annular pipe flow channel such that said fluid/gas flows through said annular pipe flow channel and said fluid/gas is guided into two sets of selectively reversible flow, upper and lower flow connecting channels, wherein said connecting channels are connected to an inner flow channel and said annular pipe flow channel, and wherein said annular pipe flow channel is acted upon by one or more flow throttling devices thereby transmitting signals and controlling flow by throttling or closing off said fluid flow when pilot seat orifice is closed, wherein said device also utilizes a turbine residing near and within proximity of a flow diverter that diverts fluid flow in said annular flow channel into and away from turbine blades such that the force of the fluid causes said turbine blades and said turbine to rotationally spin around a coil assembly. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
- 22. A method for generating pressure pulses and controlling fluid/gas flow comprising a configuration including a guide pole channel and orifice chamber in the proximity of a pilot seat and pilot orifice wherein the diameter of said guide pole channel is smaller near said pilot seat and pilot orifice thereby creating a higher pressure in said guide pole channel than is exhibited by a fluid/gas flowing within a wellbore/pipe or lateral passage(s).
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24. Two or more apparatuses for generating pressure pulses and controlling fluid flow within a wellbore or lateral passage(s), comprising:
one or more pulse generating devices longitudinally and axially positioned within a flow channel such that a fluid flowing through said flow channel is guided into two sets of selectively reversible flow, upper and lower flow connecting channels, wherein said connecting channels are connected to an inner flow channel and an annular pipe flow channel, and wherein said annular pipe flow channel is acted upon by one or more flow throttling devices thereby transmitting signals from pulses and also capable of controlling flow rate of said fluid flow and wherein said pulse generating device utilizes a turbine residing near and within proximity of a flow diverter that diverts said fluid flow in an annular flow channel into and away from turbine blades such that the force of said fluid flow causes said turbine blades and said turbine to rotationally spin around a coil assembly generating electricity to run the system and/or recharge batteries.
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