SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONDUCTING OPERATIONS TO SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS

• US 20120048537A1
• Filed: 08/30/2010
• Published: 03/01/2012
• Est. Priority Date: 08/30/2010
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation (Schlumberger NV)
• Original Assignee: Schlumberger Technology Corporation (Schlumberger NV)
• Inventors: Rettie, Keith, Dyble, Alan, Bortkevich, Natasha
• Granted Patent: US 8,790,055 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 166/244.1
• CPC Class Codes: B60P 7/13 Securing freight containers or forwarding containers on vehicles

Abstract

The current application discloses methods and systems for conducting operations to subterranean formations. The system comprises a platform, a grillage mounted on the platform, at least one module for treating the subterranean formation, and a plurality of locks that mechanically engage the grillage with the module. Each lock comprises a first plate, a second plate and a connector that connects the first plate and the second plate. The first plate is configured to mechanically engage the grillage, the second plate is configured to mechanically engage the module for treating the subterranean formation.

Claims

1. A system for treating a subterranean formation, the system comprising:

a platform;

a grillage mounted on the platform;

at least one module for treating the subterranean formation; and

a plurality of locks, each having a first plate, a second plate and a connector that connects the first plate and the second plate;

wherein the first plate is configured to mechanically engage the grillage, the second plate is configured to mechanically engage the module for treating the subterranean formation.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein the first plate comprises a first through-hole that corresponds to a first opening in the grillage so that a first fastening device can be inserted into the first through-hole and the first opening to mechanically engage the lock and the grillage.

3. The system of claim 1, wherein the second plate comprises a second through-hole that corresponds to a second opening in the module so that a second fastening device can be inserted into the second through-hole and the second opening to mechanically engage the lock and the module.

4. The system of claim 1, wherein the second plate comprises a second through-hole through which a second fastening device can be inserted and exert mechanical forces on the module.

5. The system of claim 1, wherein the first plate and the second plate is substantially parallel to each other.

6. The system of claim 1, wherein the connector is substantially vertical in reference to either the first plate or the second plate.

7. The system of claim 1, wherein the platform is a deck of a vessel or a chassis of a truck.

8. The system of claim 1, wherein the module further comprises a skid upon which the second plate engages.

9. The system of claim 1, wherein the module is a solid bulk container, a liquid container, a machine or equipment, a winch of wireline, or a reel of coiled tubing.

10. A lock comprising a first plate, a second plate and a connector that connects the first plate and the second plate;

wherein the first plate comprises a first through-hole that corresponds to a first opening in a grillage so that a first fastening device can be inserted into the first through-hole and the first opening to mechanically engage the lock and the grillage;

wherein the second plate is configured to mechanically engage a module for treating a subterranean formation.

11. The lock of claim 10, wherein the second plate comprises a second through-hole that corresponds to a second opening in the module for treating a subterranean formation so that a second fastening device can be inserted into the second through-hole and the second opening to mechanically engage the lock and the module.

12. The lock of claim 10, wherein the second plate comprises a second through-hole through which a second fastening device can be inserted and exert mechanical forces on the module.

13. The lock of claim 10, wherein the first plate and the second plate is substantially parallel to each other.

14. The lock of claim 10, wherein the connector is substantially vertical in reference to either the first plate or the second plate.

15. A method of treating a subterranean formation, the method comprising:

mounting a grillage on a platform;

mechanically engaging the grillage with at least one module for treating the subterranean formation by using a plurality of removable locks, wherein each lock comprises a first plate configured to mechanically engage the grillage, a second plate configured to mechanically engage the module, and a connector that connects the first plate and the second plate;

deploying the platform to a wellsite; and

conducting the treatment of the subterranean formation.

16. The method of claim 15, wherein the mechanically engaging comprises inserting a first fastening device into a first through-hole on the first plate into a first opening on the grillage.

17. The method of claim 15, wherein the mechanically engaging comprises inserting a second fastening device into a second through-hole on the second plate into a second opening on the module.

18. The method of claim 15, wherein the mechanically engaging comprises inserting a second fastening device into a second through-hole on the second plate and exerting mechanical forces on the module.

19. The method of claim 15, wherein the platform is a deck of a vessel or a chassis of a truck.

20. The method of claim 15, wherein the module further comprises a skid upon which the second plate engages.