Patent application number | Description | Published |
20100039036 | INITIATION METHOD FOR ABNORMAL GLOW PLASMA DISCHARGE IN A LIQUID-PHASE MEDIUM AND APPARATUS FOR ITS IMPLEMENTATION - A method and apparatus for initiating and maintaining an abnormal glow volumetric sonoplasma discharge (VSPD). With certain parameters of the electrical discharge and of the intensity of elastic vibrations, it is possible to initiate VSPD within a cavitating liquid medium. The mechanism for the initiation of VSPD is related to the breakdown of gas phase microchannels formed by growth cavitation bubbles. The method for continuous processing uses elastic vibrations in the frequency range 1-100 kHz with enough intensity for the development of cavitation phenomena; these vibrations are introduced into the liquid phase working medium, and a source of direct, alternating, high frequency and ultrahigh frequency electric field in liquid provides the initiation and stable glow of VSPD. Resulting VSPD is characterized by volumetric glow in the frequency range of visible light and ultraviolet radiation in the entire cavitational-electric field and has a rising volt-ampere characteristic curve. | 02-18-2010 |
20110127031 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCREASING PRODUCTION CAPACITY OF OIL, GAS AND WATER WELLS - The invention provides an apparatus, method and system for stimulating production of a natural resource (e.g., Oil, gas or water) producing well using vibrational energy delivered to the geological formation through a device that maybe permanently installed, and continuously or periodically operated even during recovery of the natural resource. The apparatus is of a downhole type. The apparatus is constructed to resist corrosion and provides one or more heat sink chambers for controlling heat dissipation during operation. The system provided by the invention is capable of monitoring production, adapting stimulation parameters based on user input and other pertinent parameters. | 06-02-2011 |
20110139440 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR STIMULATING WELLS - The invention provides an apparatus and method for stimulating a borehole of a well. The invention provides an apparatus that generates low-frequency seismic type elastic waves that propagate to the geologic formation and in order to enhance the movement of fluids in the geologic formation toward a well. The apparatus may operate automatically driven by a power source that may be located on the ground surface. The regime of operation may be determined by user input. Operation of the apparatus may carried out while production of a natural resource is ongoing. | 06-16-2011 |
20110139441 | SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR STIMULATING WELLS AND MANAGING A NATURAL RESOURCE RESERVOIR - The invention provides a system, method and downhole tool for stimulating a borehole of wells in reservoir. The invention allows a user to determine the type of stimulation adequate to promote production in a reservoir, and apply one or more treatments to each individual well by activating one or more modules comprised in the downhole tools. Furthermore, the tool comprises sensors that collect information in real-time of the state of the reservoir. The data collected is processed and newly acquired data is compared with previously acquired data to assess the development of production and further plan treatment strategies to optimize production. | 06-16-2011 |
20110240567 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR APPLYING PLASMA PARTICLES TO A LIQUID AND USE FOR DISINFECTING WATER - The invention provides a method and apparatus for creating plasma particles and applying the plasma particles to a liquid. Liquid feedstock (e.g., water and/or hydrocarbons mixed with biomass) is pumped through a pipeline; the single-phase stream is then transformed into a biphasic liquid-and-gas stream inside a chamber. The transformation is achieved by transitioning the stream from a high pressure zone to a lower-pressure zone. The pressure drop may occur when the stream further passes through a device for atomizing liquid. Inside the chamber, an electric field is generated with an intensity level that exceeds the threshold of breakdown voltage of the biphasic medium leading to a generation of a plasma state. Furthermore, the invention provides an energy-efficient highly adaptable and versatile method and apparatus for sanitizing water using plasma particles to inactivate biological agents contaminating water. | 10-06-2011 |
20120132416 | METHOD, SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR SYNERGISTICALLY RAISING THE POTENCY OF ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY APPLICATIONS - The invention provides an apparatus, method and system for stimulating production of a natural resource (e.g., Oil, gas or water) producing well using vibrational energy delivered to the geological formation combined with one or more existing EOR treatments. Pressure waves are applied through a device that maybe permanently installed, and continuously or periodically operated during EOR treatment and even later during recovery of the natural resource. The vibrational energy provide a synergistic effect with existing EOR treatments, enhancing the outcome of EOR treatments. The invention provides a downhole type apparatus constructed to resist corrosion and provides one or more heat sink chambers for controlling heat dissipation during operation. The system provided by the invention is capable of monitoring production, adapting stimulation parameters based on user input and other pertinent parameters. | 05-31-2012 |
20140246191 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INCREASING PRODUCTION CAPACITY OF OIL, GAS AND WATER WELLS - The invention provides an apparatus, method and system for stimulating production of a natural resource (e.g., Oil, gas or water) producing well using vibrational energy delivered to the geological formation through a device that maybe permanently installed, and continuously or periodically operated even during recovery of the natural resource. The apparatus is of a downhole type. The apparatus is constructed to resist corrosion and provides one or more heat sink chambers for controlling heat dissipation during operation. The system provided by the invention is capable of monitoring production, adapting stimulation parameters based on user input and other pertinent parameters. | 09-04-2014 |
20150139853 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR TRANSFORMING A LIQUID STREAM INTO PLASMA AND ELIMINATING PATHOGENS THEREIN - A liquid stream is transformed into a vapor and liquid medium, then plasma state is generated in the medium, which generates various high-energy particles causing a number of physical and/or chemical effects, then the vapor and liquid medium is condensed back into an output stream of liquid. Liquid feedstock (e.g. water) is nebulized using pressure drop and/or acoustic waves within a chamber, then an electric field exceeding the breakdown voltage threshold of the nebulized medium is applied to the medium, thus igniting plasma state. At the exit of the chamber, the nebulized medium is transformed back into liquid state. Liquid treatment with plasma state applications are thus enabled with high versatility and control in igniting and maintaining a plasma state at a cost-effective level of energy consumption. | 05-21-2015 |