Brian Paul Reeves

US Patent:

20130240199, Sep 19, 2013

Filed:

Mar 19, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/424191

Inventors:

Alan Howell - Oklahoma City OK, US
Chengbao Wang - Oklahoma City OK, US
Brian Reeves - Edmond OK, US

Assignee:

GE OIL & GAS ESP, INC. - Oklahoma City OK

International Classification:

E21B 43/00

US Classification:

166106, 166105

Abstract:

A downhole pumping system includes a motor, a pump driven by the motor and a seal section positioned between the pump and the motor. The seal section preferably includes a first seal bag assembly, a second seal bag assembly and an interconnect module connected between the first seal bag assembly and the second seal bag assembly. The interconnect module includes a plenum, at least one fluid exchange passage connected to the plenum, and a shaft seal assembly. The shaft seal assembly is configured to divert fluid from the plenum into the at least one fluid exchange passage. In another aspect, a first group of interconnect modules within the seal section each includes a shaft seal assembly oriented in a first direction and a second group of the interconnect modules each includes a shaft seal assembly oriented in a second direction to selectively apply an axial force on the shaft.

US Patent:

20200362672, Nov 19, 2020

Filed:

May 8, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/870655

Inventors:

- Houston TX, US
Yi Liao - Edmond OK, US
Thomas McClain Scott - Cypress TX, US
Alexey Tyshko - Oklahoma City OK, US
Virginia Howe - Oklahoma City OK, US
Brian Reeves - Edmond OK, US

International Classification:

E21B 41/00
E21B 43/12
E21B 17/00
E21B 17/02
E21B 47/12
E21B 47/00
E21B 47/26

Abstract:

Systems and methods for wireless power transmission in a well, wherein first and second structural members of a well completion are electrically connected to form an electrical circuit, with first and second toroidal transformers positioned around the second structural member at different axial locations. A power source coupled to the first toroidal transformer is configured to generate an output voltage which is applied to the first toroidal transformer, inducing a corresponding electrical current in the electrical circuit. This in turn induces a second voltage on the second toroidal transformer, which is provided to a downhole tool. The tool may include conditioning circuitry, which rectifies the received power and charges a battery. The downhole electric tool is then operated using the received power.

US Patent:

20200362691, Nov 19, 2020

Filed:

May 8, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/870651

Inventors:

- Houston TX, US
Yi Liao - Edmond OK, US
Thomas McClain Scott - Cypress TX, US
Alexey Tyshko - Oklahoma City OK, US
Virginia Howe - Oklahoma City OK, US
Brian Reeves - Edmond OK, US

International Classification:

E21B 47/13
E21B 47/12
E21B 41/00
E21B 47/07

Abstract:

Systems and methods for communicating between surface equipment and a downhole tool installed in a well. First and second toroidal transformers are positioned around an inner one of a pair of coaxial structural members of a well completion (e.g., a pump rod and tubular, or a tubular and a well casing) which are electrically coupled to form an electrical circuit. A transmitter generates a data signal which is applied to the first toroidal transformer, causing a corresponding electrical current to be induced in the circuit, which then induces the data signal on the second toroidal transformer. A receiver coupled to the second toroidal transformer receives the data signal induced on the second toroidal transformer. The transmitter and receiver may be components of transceivers that may communicate bidirectionally. Additional toroidal coils and transceiver may be provided to communicate with equipment at additional locations in the well.

US Patent:

20200256171, Aug 13, 2020

Filed:

Feb 12, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/273824

Inventors:

Jeremy Daniel VanDam - W. Coxsackie NY, US
Brian Reeves - Edmond OK, US

Assignee:

Baker Hughes Oilfield Operations LLC - Houston TX

International Classification:

E21B 43/12
E21B 21/08
E21B 33/12

Abstract:

An artificial lift system including a tubular extending into a wellbore. The tubular includes a first end arranged at a surface of a formation, a second end terminating in the wellbore, and an intermediate portion. The intermediate portion includes a plurality of gas lift valves. A jet pump is fluidically connected to the second end of the tubular. A liquid supply conduit includes a terminal end arranged at the first end of the tubular and a gas supply conduit includes a terminal end portion arranged at the first end of the tubular.

US Patent:

20180334895, Nov 22, 2018

Filed:

May 16, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/596448

Inventors:

- Schenectady NY, US
Catherine James - Oklahoma City OK, US
Chengbao Wang - Oklahoma City OK, US
Brian Paul Reeves - Edmond OK, US
Michael Salerno - Edmond OK, US
Shyam Sivaramakrishnan - Fremont CA, US

International Classification:

E21B 43/34
B01D 19/00
B01D 17/02
C02F 1/20
C02F 1/38

Abstract:

A surface-based separation assembly for use in separating fluid. The surface-based separation assembly includes a gas-liquid separator configured to receive a fluid stream, and configured to separate the fluid stream into a gas stream and a mixed stream of at least two liquids. A liquid-liquid separator is in flow communication with the gas-liquid separator. The liquid-liquid separator is configured to receive the mixed stream from the gas-liquid separator, and is configured to separate the mixed stream into a first liquid stream and a second liquid stream. The assembly further includes a rotatable shaft including a first portion extending through the gas-liquid separator, and a second portion extending through the liquid-liquid separator. The rotatable shaft is configured to induce actuation of the gas-liquid separator and the liquid-liquid separator.

US Patent:

20180283384, Oct 4, 2018

Filed:

Mar 28, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/939126

Inventors:

- Houston TX, US
Ameen Malkawi - Dhahran, SA
Brian Reeves - Edmond OK, US
Michael Hughes - Oklahoma City OK, US
Victor Acacio - Oklahoma City OK, US
John Mack - Claremore OK, US

International Classification:

F04D 13/08
F04D 13/06
F04D 13/02

Abstract:

A submersible pumping system for use in producing wellbore fluids from a wellbore within a subterranean formation includes a motor and a pump driven by the motor to produce the wellbore fluids. The pumping system further includes a self-supporting power cable connected to the pump. The self-supporting power cable includes a plurality of conductors and a plurality of strength members. A method of deploying and retrieving a submersible pumping system in a wellbore includes the steps of connecting a wireline to the submersible pumping system, connecting a self-supporting power cable to the submersible pumping system, lowering the submersible pumping system into the wellbore while the weight of the submersible pumping system is borne by the wireline. The method continues with the step of locating the submersible pumping system on a landing assembly, disconnecting the wireline from the submersible pumping system, and retrieving the wireline from the wellbore without removing the submersible pumping system from the wellbore.

US Patent:

20180209413, Jul 26, 2018

Filed:

Jan 25, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/415582

Inventors:

- Schenectady NY, US
Christopher Martin Middleton - Norman OK, US
Brian Paul Reeves - Edmond OK, US
Deepak Trivedi - Halfmoon NY, US

International Classification:

F04B 47/08
F04B 49/00
F04B 49/22
F04B 53/10
F04B 53/16
F04B 53/14
E21B 43/12

Abstract:

A hydraulic actuator includes a piston housing having a head end and a base end opposite the head end and a drive piston movable between a first piston position proximate to the head end and a second piston position proximate to the base end. The hydraulic actuator further includes a control valve positionable between a first control valve position, in which the control valve directs fluid into the base end, and a second control valve position, in which the control valve directs fluid into the head end. A pressure-based position feedback system configured to facilitate transition of the control valve between the first control valve position and the second control valve position in response to predetermined head end and base end pressures.

US Patent:

20180202241, Jul 19, 2018

Filed:

Jan 18, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/409337

Inventors:

- Schenectady NY, US
Aaron Christopher Noakes - Norman OK, US
Brian Paul Reeves - Edmond OK, US

International Classification:

E21B 17/18
E21B 43/12
E21B 34/10

Abstract:

A downhole manifold assembly includes a manifold body defining a longitudinal axis and having a first end face, a second end face, and an outer surface extending therebetween. A fluid circuit is defined in the manifold body and includes a plurality of axially extending fluid passages and a plurality of radially extending fluid passages. The radially extending fluid passages extend to the outer surface of the manifold body. Each radially extending fluid passage defines a respective aperture in the outer surface. The manifold assembly also includes a control valve coupled to the manifold body. The control valve is positionable between a first position in which a flow of pressurized fluid is channeled through the fluid circuit in a first direction, and a second position in which the flow is reversed and the pressurized fluid is channeled through the fluid circuit in a second direction.