CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HYDROCARBON RECOVERY TOOLS

专利摘要:
hydrocarbon recovery tool control system methods and systems for controlling a hydrocarbon recovery tool set are presented. An example system generally includes a first tool and a first control device mounted on the first tool and configured to operate the first tool. The first control device includes an explosion proof housing and a processor disposed in the housing. The system further includes a second tool and a second control device mounted on the second tool and configured to operate the second tool. The second control device includes an explosion proof housing and a processor disposed in the housing.
公开号:BR102018072810A2
申请号:R102018072810-5
申请日:2018-11-06
公开日:2019-09-17
发明作者:Michael Wiedecke；Bjoern Thiemann；Carlo Hoelterling；Frank WERN
申请人:Weatherford Technology Holdings, Llc；
IPC主号:

专利说明:

CONTROL SYSTEM FOR HYDROCARBON RECOVERY TOOLS
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
FIELD OF THE INVENTION [001] The present disclosure generally relates to hydrocarbon recovery tools and, more specifically, to automated control systems for hydrocarbon recovery tools.
DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED TECHNIQUE [002] The construction of oil or gas wells generally requires the manufacture of long tubular columns that form casings, lift tubes, drill tubes or other tubes. Due to the length of these columns, tubular sections or joints are progressively added to or removed from the tubular columns as they are lowered or lifted off a drilling platform. Tongs are devices used on oil and gas platforms to grab and / or rotate tubular members, such as casing, drill pipe, drill collars and coiled tubing (here collectively referred to as tubular and / or tubular columns). Tongs can be used to prepare or separate threaded joints between tubulars. Tongs usually look like large spanners, and can sometimes be referred to as power tongs, torque wrenches, rotating spanners and / or iron roughnecks. The grips usually use hydraulic energy to provide a torque high enough for preparing or separating threaded joints between tubulars.
[003] A drilling platform is built at
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2/55 surface of the earth or floated in water to facilitate the insertion and removal of tubular columns (for example, drill pipe, casing, pump rod, lift pipe or production pipe) in a well bore. The drilling platform includes a platform and power tools, such as an elevator and serrated wedges, for engaging, assembling and lowering the tubulars to the well hole. The elevator is suspended above the platform by a main winch that can raise or lower the elevator in relation to the platform floor. Serrated wedges are mounted on the platform floor. The elevator and serrated wedges are capable of each engaging and releasing a tubular and are designed to work in tandem. Generally, serrated wedges hold a tubular or tubular column that extends into the well hole from the platform. The lift engages a tubular joint and aligns it on the tubular column that is being held by the serrated wedges. One or more power drives, for example, a power tongs and a spinner, are then used to screw the joint and column together. Once the tubulars are joined, the serrated wedges disengage the tubular column and the elevator lowers the tubular column through the serrated wedges until the elevator and serrated wedges are at a predetermined distance from each other. The serrated wedges then reengage the tubular column and the elevator disengages the column and repeats the process. This sequence applies to the assembly of tubulars in order to drill, implant casing or implant other components in the well bore. The sequence is reversed to dismantle the tubular column.
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3/55 [004] Drilling tools, such as tongs, over-drive systems, elevators, positioning systems, buckets of mud and other tools used in oil field operations, can be controlled by dedicated remote control panels. These control panels can be located, for example, in a platform control cabin or in places accessible by equipment operators when controlling a specific tool. Whether located in a control cabin or at various locations on the platform, controllers can be connected to the drilling tools via a wired or wireless connection.
[005] Different types of drilling tools can operate with different parameters. For example, a gripper system - which can be used to prepare or separate drill pipes by applying torque to two lengths of pipe together or breaking a connection between two tubulars - can operate using parameters such as the amount of torque to be applied and a direction of rotation, and can be commanded to tighten or loosen a tubular. Positioning devices can operate using parameters such as horizontal, vertical and / or azimuth deflection from a reference point (for example, positioning on the x, y and z axes).
[006] A controller can be connected to (for example, wired to) a specific device and configured to operate only the device to which the controller is connected or in some way associated. Various controllers can be employed to operate the variety of drilling tools used in well drilling operations. The
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4/55 remote controllers can be associated with one or more tool controllers. Each of these remote controllers can be customized to control the parameters used for the specific tool. The parameters for the specific tool can be associated with a particular input / output device of the remote controller. If a new tool is added to a platform, the software for both the remote controller and the tool controller associated with the new tool is usually updated to support the new tool. In existing control systems, calibration certificates are sent together with the tool. The controller is calibrated on the platform and calibration is performed separately for the tool sensors and the control system inputs. Existing control systems may not have sufficient quantities and / or types of input / output capabilities for newer tool models. The calibration of the tool sensors and the control system inputs for the new tools can be expensive and inefficient. Existing control systems may not have sufficient electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, data and / or signal connections for newer tool models.
[007] Existing controllers limit improvements in grips and other tools because the hardware interface of the tools must be compatible with existing control systems and their associated input / output devices. Built-in control systems for drilling tools can provide greater reliability and efficiency, allowing greater flexibility
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5/55 in the calibration of tool sensors and control system inputs and modification of the control system software interface. The integration of the control system and the input / output device with the drilling tool ensures that the correct quantity and / or type of input / output is provided for each drilling tool. The built-in control systems of a tongs can provide better handling, greater reliability and greater safety and efficiency.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [008] The present disclosure generally relates to preparation tools and, more specifically, automated control systems for preparation tools.
[009] One embodiment of the present invention is a hydrocarbon recovery system. The system usually includes a first tool, a remote controller and a first control device mounted on the first tool and communicatively coupled to the remote controller. The first control device can be configured to receive a command to operate the first tool from the remote controller; based on the command, generate one or more instructions executable by the first control device; and execute one or more instructions to operate the first tool.
[0010] Another embodiment of the present invention is a method for recovering hydrocarbons. The method generally includes receiving, on a first control device mounted on a first tool, one or more commands related to the operation of a first tool; based on the command received, generate one or more commands
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6/55 executable by the first control device; and execute the one or more commands to operate the first tool.
[0011] Another embodiment of the present invention is a non-transitory computer-readable medium including instructions, which when executed by one or more processors, perform a method for recovering hydrocarbons, the method including: receiving, in a first control device mounted on a first tool, one or more commands related to the operation of the first tool; based on the command received, generate one or more commands executable by the first control device; and execute the one or more commands to operate the first tool.
[0012] Another embodiment of the present invention is a hydrocarbon recovery system. The system usually includes a first tool, a first control device mounted on the first tool and configured to operate the first tool. The first control device generally includes an explosion-proof housing and a processor arranged in the housing.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0013] So that the way in which the resources mentioned above in this disclosure can be understood in detail, a more particular description of the disclosure can be obtained, summarized briefly above, by reference to modalities, some of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. It should be noted, however, that the attached drawings illustrate only typical modalities of this disclosure and are therefore not considered to limit its scope,
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7/55 since the disclosure may admit other equally effective modalities.
[0014] Figure 1A illustrates a system for controlling
exemplary tool, according to the modalities of the present invention.
[0015] Figure 1B is a block diagram illustrating components in a tool control system recovery hydrocarbons with a
control mounted on a tool, according to the modalities of the present invention.
[0016] Figure 2A illustrates an exemplary tool control system according to the modalities of the present invention.
[0017] Figure 2B is a block diagram illustrating components in a tool control system recovery hydrocarbons with a plurality of
control devices mounted on separate tools, according to the modalities of the present invention.
[0018] Figure 3A illustrates an example of a
remote control, according to the modalities of the present invention.
[0019] Figure 3B illustrates an example of an interface
man-machine (HMI) that can be used to control a plurality of tools, according to the modalities of the present invention.
[0020] Figure 4 illustrates a system for controlling
exemplary tool with a wireless receiver, according to the modalities of the present invention.
[0021] Figure 5 is a flow chart of example operations performed by a control device for
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8/55 to control a tool in a workplace, according to the modalities of the present invention.
[0022] Figure 6 is a flow chart of example operations performed by a plurality of control devices to control tools in a workplace, according to the modalities of the present invention.
[0023] Figure 7 is a flow chart of example operations performed by a plurality of control devices to control tools in a workplace, according to the modalities of the present invention.
[0024] Figure 8 is a flow chart of example operations performed by one or more control devices to control one or more tools for hydrocarbon recovery, according to the modalities of the present invention.
[0025] Figure 9 is a flow chart of example operations performed by a plurality of control devices to control a plurality of hydrocarbon recovery tools, according to the modalities of the present invention.
[0026] Figure 10 is a flow chart of example operations performed by a remote controller to control a plurality of hydrocarbon recovery tools, according to the modalities of the present invention.
[0027] Figures 11A-C illustrate a tool-mounted controller for a hydrocarbon recovery system, in accordance with the modalities of the present invention.
[0028] Figures 12A-B illustrate a controller
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9/55 mounted on the tool for a hydrocarbon recovery system, according to the modalities of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION [0029] Modalities of the present invention generally refer to systems and methods for local control and / or generation of electrical power for a tongs.
[0030] In some modalities, a tongs control system can be small (for example, less than about 2 feet (60.96 cm) in any dimension; for example, 16 ”x 16” x 6 ”), so that it can be put on the tongs. In some embodiments, data communication between the local pincer control system and remote recording / monitoring equipment can be wireless. In some embodiments, the generation of electrical power can occur locally in the tongs by branching out a portion of an existing hydraulic supply line. Consequently, existing tongs can be beneficially retrofitted. Some modalities can provide beneficial reduction in electrical connectors, supply boxes and / or cables that can be damaged, cause accidents or injuries, contamination and / or corrosion problems. There may beneficially be only a few necessary components (for example, a hydraulic motor, a volume control valve, an alternator and a belt or drive shaft to connect both). In some embodiments, a battery system can power the gripper control system in the absence of hydraulic power in the event of an emergency stop.
[0031] A tongs control system can monitor and act on various parts of the tongs. For example, the
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10/55 pincer control can monitor and actuate the pincer components to provide variable torque and / or angular displacement. Disconnecting a tubular joint may require both a high torque separation / low angular displacement action to disengage the contact shoulders, and a low torque rotation / high angular displacement action to unscrew the threads. The connection of a tubular joint can occur in reverse order. In the prepare / separate action, the torque can be high (for example, 10,000-100,000 ft-lb = 13,558.18-135,581.79 J), having a small angular displacement (for example, 0.12-0.24 revolutions ). In the turning action, torque can be low (eg 1,000-3,000 ft-lb = 1,355.82-4,067.45 J), having a large angular displacement (eg 3-5 revolutions).
[0032] As another example, the tongs control system can monitor and actuate the components of the tongs to provide variable tightening and rotation actions. The upper and lower jaws of the tongs can rotate relative to each other to separate a connection between the upper and lower tool joints. The upper jaw can then be released while the lower jaw remains attached to the lower tool joint. A rotating wrench, normally separated from the torque wrench and mounted higher on the car, can engage the upper joint rod of the drill pipe to rotate the upper joint until it is disconnected from the lower joint. The upper and lower jaws of the tongs can rotate relative to each other to make two pipe joints. The lower gripper can hold the lower joint while the upper tube is placed in position. The rotating wrench can engage the gasket
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Upper 11/55 to rotate it to the lower joint. The torque wrench can tighten the tube and compress the connection.
[0033] Figure 1 illustrates an exemplary tool control system 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Tool control system 100 may include hydrocarbon recovery tools 102, such as tongs 102a, a controller mounted on tool 104 and a remote controller 106.
[0034] Hydrocarbon recovery tools 102 may include any of several tools suitable for hydrocarbon recovery operations, such as tongs 102a, over drive systems, elevators, mud buckets, 102b positioning systems, compensators, main winches, top drives, casing manufacturing devices, clamping devices, spiders, mud pumps, collection and deposition tools, interlocks, cement heads, release spheres and plugs, control line positioning tools, explosion impediments ( BOPs), fasteners and the like. Tools 102 can be communicatively coupled to the controller mounted on tool 104, and the controller mounted on tool 104 can be communicatively coupled to remote controller 106. An exemplary remote controller is disclosed in U.S. Patent Application Publication 2016/0076356, which is fully incorporated by reference. The controller mounted on tool 104 can support bidirectional communications through one or more communication links between tools 102 and the controller mounted on tool 104, which can allow the controller mounted on tool 104 to transmit
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12/55 commands for tool 102 or receive information from tools 102. For example, commands transmitted from the controller mounted on tool 104 to a tool 102 can change a tool's operational parameter, cause the tool to start or stop executing a function, or instruct the tool to transmit information (for example, operational parameters or sensor information) to the controller mounted on tool 104.
[0035] A bidirectional communications link can also be supported between the controller mounted on tool 104 and remote controller 106. The bidirectional communications link can allow the controller mounted on tool 104 to transmit information (for example, device operational parameters to from a tool 102) to display on the remote controller 106. Communications links can also allow the remote controller 106 to transmit commands to cause the controller mounted on tool 104 to change the operating parameters of a tool 102 or to cause the tool 102 start or stop executing a function. Remote controller 106 can be a hardware remote controller device or a control system accessible via a graphical human machine interface (HMI), such as an internet interface or an HMI component of a supervisory and acquisition control system of data (SCADA).
[0036] Figure 1B is a block diagram of an example of a tool control system 100, according to aspects of the present disclosure. As illustrated, the hydrocarbon recovery tool control system 100 includes a tenacious 102a, a controller
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13/55 mounted on tool 104 and a remote controller 106.
[0037] Remote controller 106 generally includes transceiver 132, input devices 134 and display 136. In some embodiments, transceiver 132 can support communications over a wired connection, such as a 1000BASE-T (gigabit Ethernet) connection, a serial connection (for example, an RS-232 connection), or some other wired connection. In some embodiments, transceiver 132 can be a wireless transceiver and can support communications over a variety of wireless protocols. For example, transceiver 132 can communicate over an 802.11 (WiFi) network, an 802.16 (WiMax) network, a Uniform Terrestrial Network Access (UTRA) network (that is, a network that supports cellular communications using the Access standard High Speed Packet), an Evolved Uniform Terrestrial Network Access (E-UTRA) network (that is, a network that supports cellular communications using Long Term Evolution (LTE or LTE-Advanced standards), or other wireless protocols .
[0038] In some embodiments, remote controller 106 can receive one or more screens from the controller mounted on tool 104 and display one or more screens in display 136. A user can manipulate one or more input devices 134 to modify data displayed in the display 136. The data can generally relate to the operation of one or more tools in a hydrocarbon recovery system. Based on user input from one or more input devices 134, remote controller 106 can generate one or more commands and transmit the one or more commands to the controller mounted on tool 104 via transceiver 132.
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14/55 [0039] The controller mounted on tool 104 generally includes a controller transceiver 122, programmable logic computer (PLC) 124 and one or more tool input / output devices 126. The controller mounted on tool 104 can be mounted directly on hydrocarbon recovery tools 102, such as tongs 102a, as shown in Figure 1A.
[0040] The controller mounted on tool 104 can be communicatively coupled to remote controller 106 via transceiver 122. Transmitter 122 can receive one or more commands from remote controller 106 related to the operation of one or more tools 102. Based on one or more commands received, the PLC 124 can generate one or more instructions to cause at least one of the one or more tools to perform an action specified by one or more commands. After PLC 124 generates one or more instructions, PLC 124 can issue one or more instructions to one of the tool input / output devices 126 for transmission to at least one of the one or more tools.
[0041] The controller mounted on tool 104 can be connected to one or more tools 102 via a variety of tool input / output devices 126. In some cases, tool input / output devices 126 may include a data transceiver wired electrical or optical, such as a 1000BASE-T (Gigabit Ethernet) interface or a fiber channel interface. Tool input / output devices 126 may also include wireless transceivers, such as transceivers that support
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15/55 communications using 802.11 (Wi-Fi), 802.16, UTRA, E-UTRA or other standards. Instructions transmitted via an electrical or optical connection between the controller mounted on tool 104 and a tool 102 may include communications compatible with an industrial communication protocol, such as PROFIBUS or MODBUS. In some cases, tool input / output devices 126 may include an analog current circuit carrying current levels to configure tool operation 102. For example, the current circuit can be a 4-20 milliamp circuit or a circuit of 10-50 milliamps, the lowest current corresponds to a minimum value of a parameter and the highest current corresponds to a maximum value of a parameter.
[0042] In some cases, tool input / output devices 126 may include one or more fluid power units in fluid communication with one or more of the one or more tools 102. Fluid power units may include, for example, hydraulic pumps or pneumatic power units. The PLC 124 can be communicatively coupled to the fluid power units (for example, via an actuator) and can generate one or more instructions to cause the fluid power units to increase or decrease the fluid pressure in one of the two or more tools. For example, for hydraulically or pneumatically driven tools, the PLC 124 can generate a first instruction to start the tool operation, causing a fluid power unit associated with one or more tools 102 to introduce a quantity of fluid pressure into the tool. . When the PLC
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124 determines that the tool 102 has completed the requested operation, the PLC 124 can generate a second instruction to cause the fluid unit to release the fluid pressure in the tool.
[0043] In some cases, tools 102 generally include tool components 114a. Tool components 114a can be communicatively coupled to tool 102a and the controller mounted on tool 104. Based on one or more instructions received, the PLC 124 can cause the tool components to perform an action (for example, perform an operation preparation or separation in a tubular column, move a positioning arm, etc.). In some cases, sensors associated with tool components 114a can generate data related to a current state of tool 102a and, via tool input / output devices 126, transmit the data to the controller mounted on tool 104, where data can be recorded and transmitted to remote controller 106 for display.
[0044] In some cases, the controller mounted on tool 104 can be calibrated to receive data from tool components 114a prior to operation. For example, the controller mounted on tool 104 can be configured to determine a clamping force exerted by tongs 102a. A pressure transducer of the tool components 114a can emit a signal corresponding to the clamping force exerted by the tongs 102a. The signal can be a 4-20 milliamp circuit corresponding to the clamping force by a calibration factor. The calibration factor may be particular to the type of pressure transducer used to measure
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17/55 the clamping force. The calibration factor can be entered into the controller mounted on tool 104 prior to operating the tongs 102a. The controller mounted on tool 104 can be configured to determine the clamping force applied by the tongs 102a based on the signal from the pressure transducer and the calibration factor.
[0045] In some cases, the controller mounted on tool 104 can be configured to determine a torque applied by tongs 102a. For example, load cells of tool components 114a can emit a signal corresponding to a compressive force applied by the tenacious 102a. The torque applied by the tongs 102a can be determined based on the compressive force measured by the load cells and a distance between the load cells on the tongs 102a. The distance between the load cells and the type of load cells can be entered into the controller mounted on tool 104 prior to operating the tongs 102a. The controller mounted on tool 104 can receive a signal from the load cells corresponding to the compression force. The controller mounted on tool 104 can be configured to determine the torque applied by the tongs 102a based on the type of load cells, the measurement by the load cells, and the distance between the load cells.
[0046] In some cases, as shown in Figure 2A, each tool can be connected to a controller mounted on the individual tool. For example, tool 202a is communicatively connected to the controller mounted on tool 204, which is connected communicatively to a second controller mounted on tool 208. The controller mounted on tool 208 is communicatively connected to
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18/55 tool 202b. The controller mounted on tool 204 can be configured to provide a fluid communication duct (for example, a hydraulic or pneumatic passage), a power duct and / or a data connection to the controller mounted on tool 208. Controllers mounted on tool 204, 208 can support bidirectional communications through one or more communication links between tools 202a, 202b, and controllers mounted on tool 204, 208, respectively. The communications links may allow the controllers mounted on the tool 204, 208 to transmit commands to the tools 202a, 202b, respectively, or receive information from the tools. For example, commands transmitted from the controller mounted on tool 208 to a tool 202b can change a tool's operational parameter, cause the tool to start or stop executing a function, or instruct the tool to transmit information (for example, operating parameter or sensor information) for
the mounted controller at tool 208. In one respect, The tool 202b can to be one arm positioning and The tool 202a can to be an tenacious connected to the arm in
positioning.
[0047] A bidirectional communications link can also be supported between the controller mounted on tool 208 and the remote controller 206. The bidirectional communications link can allow the controller mounted on tool 208 to transmit information (for example, device operational parameters from 202b) to display on remote controller 206. Communications links can also allow the
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19/55 remote controller 206 transmits commands to cause the controller mounted on tool 208 to change the operational parameters of a tool 202b or to cause tool 202b to start or stop executing a function. Bidirectional communications links may allow the controller mounted on tool 208 to transmit information (for example, device operating parameters from a tool 202a) from the controller mounted on tool 204 for display on remote controller 206. The communications links can allow commands to be transmitted from remote controller 206 to controller mounted on tool 204 through controller mounted on tool 208. Remote controller 206 can be a hardware remote control device or a control system accessible via a human interface -graphic machine (HMI), such as an internet interface or an HMI component of a supervisory and data acquisition control system (SCADA).
[0048] Figure 2B is a block diagram of an example tool control system 200, according to aspects of the present disclosure. As illustrated, the hydrocarbon recovery tool control system 200 includes a plurality of tools 202a, 202b, controllers mounted on tool 204, 208 and a remote controller 206.
[0049] Remote controller 206 may be similar to remote controller 106 of the hydrocarbon recovery tool control system 100. Remote controller 206 generally includes transceiver 232, input devices 234 and display 236. In some
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20/55 modes, the 232 transceiver can support communications over a wired connection, such as a 1000BASE-T (gigabit Ethernet) connection, a serial connection (for example, an RS-232 connection), or some other wired connection. In some embodiments, transceiver 232 can be a wireless transceiver and can support communications over a variety of wireless protocols. For example, transceiver 232 can communicate over an 802.11 (Wi-Fi), 802.16 (WiMax) network, a Uniform Terrestrial Network Access (UTRA) network (that is, a network supporting cellular communications using the Wireless Access standard). High Speed Packet), an Evolved Uniform Terrestrial Network Access (E-UTRA) network (ie, a network that supports cellular communications using Long Term Evolution (LTE or Advanced LTE standards), or other wireless protocols.
[0050] In some embodiments, remote controller 206 can receive one or more screens from the controllers mounted on tool 204, 208 and displays one or more screens in display 236. A user can manipulate one or more input devices 234 to modify data displayed in view 236. The data can generally relate to the operation of one or more tools in a hydrocarbon recovery system. Based on user input from one or more input devices 234, remote controller 206 can generate one or more commands and transmit the one or more commands to controllers mounted on tool 204, 208 via transceiver 232.
[0051] The controller mounted on tool 204 generally includes a controller transceiver 222, programmable logic computer (PLC) 224, and one or more
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21/55 tool inlet / outlet devices 226. The controller mounted on tool 204 can be mounted directly on hydrocarbon recovery tools 202, such as tongs 202a, as shown in Figure 2A. The controller mounted on tool 208 generally includes a controller transceiver 242, programmable logic computer (PLC) 244, and one or more tool input / output devices 246. The controller mounted on tool 208 can be mounted directly on the hydrocarbon recovery 202, such as positioning arm 202b, as shown in Figure 2A.
[0052] The controller mounted on tool 204 can be communicatively coupled to remote controller 206 via transceiver 222. Transceiver 222 can receive one or more commands from remote controller 206 related to the operation of tool 202a. Based on one or more commands received, the PLC 224 can generate one or more instructions to make at least one of the one or more tools perform an action specified by the one or more commands. After PLC 224 generates one or more instructions, PLC 224 can issue one or more instructions to one of the tool input / output devices 226 for transmission to tool 202a.
[0053] The controller mounted on tool 208 can be communicatively coupled to remote controller 206 via transceiver 242. Transceiver 242 can receive one or more commands from remote controller 206 related to the operation of 202b. Based on one or more commands received, the PLC 244 can generate one or more instructions to make at least one of the one or more tools perform a
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22/55 action specified by one or more commands. After PLC 244 generates one or more instructions, PLC 244 can issue one or more instructions to one of the tool input / output devices 246 for transmission to tool 202b.
[0054] Controller mounted on tool 204 can be connected to tool 102a via a variety of tool input / output devices 226. In some cases, tool input / output devices 226 may include an electrical data transceiver or wired optical, such as a 1000BASE-T (gigabit Ethernet) interface or a fiber channel interface. 226 tool input / output devices may also include wireless transceivers, such as transceivers that support communications using 802.11 (Wi-Fi), 802.16, UTRA, E-UTRA or others. Instructions transmitted via an electrical or optical connection between the controller mounted on tool 204 and a tool 202a may include communications compatible with an industrial communication protocol, such as PROFIBUS or MODBUS. In some cases, tool input / output devices 226 may include an analog current circuit that carries current levels to configure the operation of tool 202. For example, the current circuit may be a 4 to 20 milliamp circuit or a 10 to 50 milliamp circuit, where the lowest current corresponds to a minimum value of a parameter and the highest current corresponds to a maximum value of a parameter.
[0055] The controller mounted on tool 208 can be connected to tool 202b via a variety of tool input / output devices 246. In some
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In 23/55 cases, tool input / output devices 246 may include a wired electrical or optical data transceiver, such as a 1000BASE-T (gigabit Ethernet) interface or a fiber channel interface. Tool input / output devices 246 may also include wireless transceivers, such as transceivers that support communications using 802.11 (Wi-Fi), 802.16, UTRA, E-UTRA or others. Instructions transmitted via an electrical or optical connection between the controller mounted on tool 208 and a tool 202b may include communications compatible with an industrial communication protocol, such as PROFIBUS or MODBUS. In some cases, tool input / output devices 246 may include an analog current circuit that carries current levels to configure the operation of tool 202b.
[0056] In some cases, tool input / output devices 226, 246 may include one or more fluid power units in fluid communication with tools 202a, 202b, respectively. Fluid power units may include, for example, hydraulic pumps or pneumatic power units. PLCs 224, 244 can be communicatively coupled to the fluid power units (for example, via an actuator) and can generate one or more instructions to cause the fluid power units to increase or decrease the fluid pressure in tools 202a , 202b, respectively. For example, for hydraulically or pneumatically driven tools, the PLC 224 can generate a first instruction to start tool 202a
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24/55 a fluid power unit associated with 202a introduces an amount of fluid pressure into the tool. When PLC 224 determines that tool 202a has completed the requested operation, PLC 224 can generate a second instruction to cause the fluid unit to release fluid pressure in the tool.
[0057] In some cases, tools 202a, 202b generally include tool components 214a, 214b. Tool components 214a, 214b can be communicatively coupled to tool 202a, 202b and to the controller mounted on tool 204, 208, respectively. Based on one or more instructions received, PLCs 224, 244 can cause the components of the tool to perform an action (for example, perform an operation to prepare or separate a tubular column, move a positioning arm, etc.). In some cases, sensors associated with tool components 214a, 214b can generate data related to the current status of tool 202a, 202b, respectively, and, through tool input / output devices 226, 246, transmit data to the controller mounted on tool 104, 108 where data can be recorded and transmitted to remote controller 206 for display.
[0058] Remote controller 206 can generate one or more instructions to command the operation of tools 202a, 202b. In those aspects where the instructions comprise data signals transmitted through an electrical or optical medium, the instructions may indicate the device for which the instructions are intended. The controller mounted on tool 204 can receive one or more instructions from remote controller 206. PLC 224 can read one or more
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25/55 instructions and determine whether or not the instructions are intended for the operation of tool 202a. If the instructions are for the operation of the tool 202a, the PLC 224 can take one or more actions to make the tool components 214a function according to the instructions. If, however, the instructions are for the operation of tool 202b, the PLC 224 can cause the instructions to be transmitted to the controller mounted on tool 208 via controller transceiver 222. On tool 202b, instructions can be received at controller mounted on tool 208 via controller transceiver 242 and processed by PLC 244 to determine whether the instruction is intended for the operation of tool 202b or for yet another tool connected below tool 202b. If the instructions are for the operation of the tool 202b, the PLC 244 can take one or more actions to make the tool components 214a function according to the instructions.
[0059] In some cases, tool I / O devices may comprise a fluid communication duct. The fluid pressure generated by the controller mounted on tool 204 and transmitted to tool 202a can be passed through a tool I / O device to a tool I / O device on tool 208. Tool 202a can be driven and controlled by the supply of pressurized fluid from the controller mounted on tool 204. Tool 202b can be actuated and controlled by the supply of pressurized fluid from the controller mounted on tool 208.
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26/55 [0060] In some cases, the remote controller 206 may be located in a drill cabin, which may be distant from the platform floor (that is, an explosive zone). Controllers mounted on tool 204, 208 can be mounted on one of tools 202a, 202b, respectively, and located on the platform floor and packaged in an explosion-proof housing. Remote controller 206 can be communicatively coupled to the controller mounted on tool 204 via a wired or wireless electrical connection or a fiber connection, as discussed above. The controller mounted on tool 204 can be connected to tool 202a using electrical, hydraulic and / or pneumatic connections. The controller mounted on tool 204 can be communicatively coupled to the controller mounted on tool 208 via a wired or wireless electrical connection or a fiber connection, as discussed above. The controller mounted on tool 208 can be connected to tool 202b using electrical, hydraulic and / or pneumatic connections. In some cases, as described above, some tools can be coupled to individual tool-mounted controllers and communicatively coupled to the tool-mounted controller 204 via the other tool-mounted controllers.
[0061] Figure 3A illustrates an example of remote control panel 300, according to modalities of the present invention. The remote control panel 300 can operate as a remote controller 106, 206 and can be a universal remote control panel capable of controlling various tools. The remote control panel 300 can include
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27/55 a display 302, one or more wireless antennas 304, an emergency stop button 306, a first joystick 308 (or other directional controller) and one or more optional legacy controls 212 (for example, rotary switches). Display 302 can be configured to display a plurality of parameters and commands for a tool that is currently being controlled by remote controller panel 300. The contents of display 302 may change depending on the type of tool selected. For example, display 302 may have a first plurality of operating parameters and commands if a first tool (for example, grips) is selected, a second plurality of operating parameters and commands if a second tool (for example, a positioning arm) is selected, and so on.
[0062] The remote control panel 300 can communicate with one or more controllers mounted on the tool 104, 204, 208 through one or more wireless antennas 304 or wired connections. As illustrated, the remote control panel 300 communicates through two antennas 304 for antenna diversity; however, any number of antennas can be used.
[0063] The emergency stop button 306 can be used to stop one or more tools controlled by the remote control panel 300 through one or more controllers mounted on tool 104, 204, 208. If the emergency stop button 306 is enabled, the remote control panel 300 can transmit through wireless antennas or wired connections, one or more commands to one or more controllers mounted on tool 104, 204, 208
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28/55 by controlling the controller (s) mounted on the tool to stop a particular tool or all tools controlled by the controllers mounted on the tool 104, 204, 208 (for example, by discontinuing power flow to one or more tools). In this way, the tool (s) can shut down quickly to prevent damage to the tool (s) or injury caused by the tool (s), for example.
[0064] The selection and modification of the parameters can be performed using the first and second joysticks 3 08, 310. One or both the first and second joysticks 3 08, 310 can act as a toggle or selection button to perform an action (for example, example, returning a tool to a standard position, commanding a tool to start or stop operations, and so on). For example, the first joystick 308 can be configured to change parameter values (for example, by moving the first joystick up or down) or to move the input focus from the first joystick 308 from one field to another ( for example, by moving the first joystick left or right), while the second joystick 310 can be configured to command the performance of one or more hardware actions. The functionality of the first and second joysticks 308, 310 may change based on the state of the remote control panel 300 (for example, an activation state, an error handling state), the tool selected, and the mode in which the panel remote control 300 is operating (for example, a data mode, where parameters of a tool can be viewed and / or modified, or a control mode, where a tool can be commanded to start or stop operations).
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29/55 [0065] The remote control panel 300 can optionally have one or more legacy device controls ”312. As illustrated in Figure 3, the remote control panel 300 has three legacy device controls 312; however, any desired number of legacy device controls 312 can be present on remote control panel 300. Legacy device controls 312 can be used to operate various functions on one or more tools. For example, legacy device controls 312 can be used to open or close tongs, switch tongs, or an over-drive controller from the prep mode (ie, a mode in which two tubulars are connected together) to the separation (ie, a mode in which two tubulars are disconnected from each other), change the control from manual control to automatic control, or other functionality as desired. Legacy device controls 312 can be used instead of or in conjunction with display 302 and first and second joysticks 308, 310.
[0066] As an alternative (or supplement) to the remote control panel 300, Figure 3B illustrates an example human-machine interface (HMI) 322 that can be used to control a plurality of tools, according to the modalities of the present invention. . A display device 320 can be used to display HMI 322. The display device 322 can be a smart phone, tablet, personal digital assistant (PDA), monitor or any other visual display device as desired and can include one or more network interfaces that can be used to connect and communicate with one or more
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30/55 controllers mounted on tool 104, 204, 208. The display for such a device can be a touch screen and can accept input via a pen, touch, proximity to a finger, or a combination thereof. Inputs generated on a touchscreen can be used to interact with data elements presented on HMI 322. For example, the display device 320 may use a wireless local area network (WLAN) interface (for example, an interface IEEE 802.11), a cellular network interface (for example, Long Term Evolution (LTE) or Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) interfaces), personal area network (PAN) interfaces or other network interfaces, as desired .
[0067] The HMI 322 can be configured to display a plurality of fields corresponding to the various tools connected with one or more tool controllers 104, 204, 208. A user can select a device, for example, using a drop-down menu 324 ( as illustrated), a graphical representation of the device, or any other way of selecting a device in a graphical user interface (GUI). After a device is selected, HMI 322 can be populated with one or more parameter fields 3261-326N, which can display parameters or operations for the selected device. Parameter fields 3061-306N can each have a corresponding value field 3281-328N. Each of the 328 value fields can be an editable text field (for example, to change the value of a parameter), a toggle button (for example, to switch modes of operation), or some other suitable graphic field. HMI 322 can also
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31/55 have an emergency stop button 330, which can act similar to the emergency stop button 306 on the remote control panel 300.
[0068] Figure 4 illustrates a block diagram of a 400A remotely controlled tool system, according to the modalities of the present invention. As illustrated, the controller mounted on tool 104 may comprise a tool I / O input device 404, a transceiver 406 and a programmable logic controller (PLC) 408. The I / O device 404, transceiver 406 and the PLC 408 can be connected to each other, for example, via a communication bus. For example, I / O device 404, transceiver 406 and PLC 408 can communicate with each other via a communication bus through which messages compatible with the MODBUS protocol, PROFIBUS protocol or any other desired communications protocol can be transmitted.
[0069] Remote controller 106 can be connected to the controller mounted on tool 104 via a wired or wireless connection to transceiver 406. Transceiver 406 can have one or more antennas and can receive commands from remote controller 106 on one or more antennas to change the parameters of a tool 102 or change the operational state of tool 102. Commands received from remote controller 106 can be routed from transceiver 406 to PLC 408 for processing by PLC 408. For example, PLC 408 it can receive a command from remote controller 106 to change the value of a given parameter for a specified tool 102 to a particular value. To change an operational state
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32/55 of tool 102, PLC 408 can receive a command from remote controller 106 to change the operational state of tool 102 (for example, to change from a stopped state to an operating state). After processing the command to change the operational status of tool 102, the PLC 408 can transmit one or more commands, via I / O device 404, to tool 102 to instruct the tool to perform a specified function.
[0070] As an example, if a user issues a command via remote controller 106 to start preparing a tubular using tongs, the PLC 408 can transmit one or more commands to make the tongs secure a first tubular with a first pair of tongs, attach a second tubular with a second pair of tongs and apply a specified amount of torque to one of the tubulars to make a connection between the first and the second tubular.
[0071] Figure 5 illustrates the operations 500 that can be carried out, for example, by a control device, such as the controller mounted on tool 104 or PLC 408 to control a first tool in a workplace, according to embodiments of the present invention. Operations 500 can start at 502, where the control device transmits a first signal representative of an option menu to a remote interface. The options menu can, for example, represent operating commands for the first tool. At 504, the control device receives from the remote interface a second signal representative of a first operating command. At 506, the control device transmits a third signal representative of the
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33/55 first operating command for the first tool, which can cause the first tool to operate.
[0072] Figure 6 illustrates operations 600 that can be performed, for example, by a plurality of control devices, such as a plurality of controllers mounted on the tool 204, 208 to control tools in a workplace, according to embodiments of the present invention. Operations 600 can start at 602, where a first control device transmits a first signal representative of a first option menu to a remote interface. In 604, the first control device receives, from the remote interface, a second signal representative of a first selection from the first options menu. The selection can represent the choice of a first tool from a set of tools. In 606, the first control device transmits a third signal representative of a second menu of options to the remote interface. The second option menu can, for example, represent operating commands for the first tool. At 608, the first control device receives a fourth signal representative of a first operating command from the remote interface. In 610, the first control device transmits a fifth signal representative of the first operating command to the first tool, which can cause the first tool to operate. In 612, the second control device receives, from the remote interface, a sixth signal representative of a second selection from the first operations menu. The second selection may represent, for example, the choice of a second tool from the set of
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34/55 tools. In 614, the second control device transmits a seventh signal to the remote interface. The seventh sign can be representative of a third option menu, which can represent operating commands for the second tool. In 616, the second control device receives an eighth signal representative of the second operating command from the remote interface. In 618, the second control device transmits, to the second tool, a ninth signal representative of the second operating command, causing the second tool to operate.
[0073] Figure 7 illustrates operations 700 that can be performed, for example, by a plurality of control devices, such as a plurality of controllers mounted on the tool 204, 208 to control tools in a workplace, according to modalities of the present invention. Operations 700 can start at 702, where a first device of the plurality of control device transmits a first signal representative of an option menu to a remote interface. In 704, the first control device receives from the remote interface a second signal representative of a selection from the options menu. The selection can represent a selection of a first tool in the tool set. At 706, the first control device receives a third signal representative of a first operating command. In 708, the first control device transmits a fourth signal representative of the first operating command to the first tool. The fourth signal can cause the first tool to operate. In 710, a second control device receives from
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35/55 of the remote interface a fifth signal representative of a selection from the options menu. The selection can represent a selection of a second tool in the tool set. In 712, the second control device receives from the remote interface a sixth signal representative of a second operating command. In 714, the second control device transmits a seventh signal representative of the second operating command to the second tool. The seventh signal can cause the second tool to operate.
[0074] Figure 8 illustrates examples of operations 800 that can be performed, for example, by one or more control devices, such as the controller mounted on tool 104 or a plurality of controllers mounted on tool 204, 208 to control one or more more tools for hydrocarbon recovery. Operations 800 begin at block 802, where a first control device transmits a representation of a screen content to a remote interface to a first tool of one or more hydrocarbon recovery tools. In block 804, the first control device can receive a first signal based on a control input from the remote interface. In 806, the first control device transmits to the first tool from one or more tools, a control signal based on the control input. The control signal can operate the tool.
[0075] For some modalities, operations 800 may also include transmitting, from the first control device, a second signal to the second control device
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36/55 control based on a control input from the remote interface; transmit, from the second control device, a control signal based on the control input to a second tool. The control signal can operate the second tool.
[0076] For some modalities, operations 800 may also include receiving a third signal on the first control device from the first tool; update, on the first control device, a screen content for the remote interface to display based on the third signal; and transmitting, from the first control device to the remote interface, a fourth signal with a representation of the updated screen content for the remote interface to display.
[0077] For some modalities, operations 800 may also include receiving a fifth signal on the second control device from the second tool; update, on the second control device, a screen content for the remote interface to display based on the fourth signal; and transmitting, from the second control device to the remote interface, a sixth signal with a representation of the updated screen content for the remote interface to display.
[0078] For some modalities, operations 800 may also involve receiving, in a first or second control device, information from a first or second tool, respectively. Based on the information, the first or second control device can transmit to the remote interface a signal with a representation of screen content for the remote interface to display. For example, previous operations may precede
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[0079] For some modalities, the updated screen content may include a new menu screen for the first or second tool.
[0080] Figure 9 illustrates examples of operations 900 that can be performed, for example, by a plurality of control devices, such as a plurality of controllers mounted on the tool 204, 208 to control a plurality of hydrocarbon recovery tools. Operations 900 can begin at block 902, where the first device controller receives, from a remote control device, one or more commands related to the operation of a first tool from a plurality of hydrocarbon recovery tools. In block 904, based on the command received, the first device controller generates one or more commands executable by the first control device to cause the first tool to perform an operation specified by the received command. In block 906, the first device controller executes one or more commands generated to cause the first tool of the plurality of tools to perform the operation specified by the received command.
[0081] For some modalities, operations 900 may also involve transmitting, from the first device controller, one or more commands related to the operation of a second tool from the plurality of hydrocarbon recovery tools to a second device controller associated with the second tool. Based on the command received, the second
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38/55 device driver generates one or more commands executable by the second device driver to cause the second tool to perform an operation specified by the received command. The second device driver executes the one or more commands generated to cause the second tool of the plurality of tools to perform the operation specified by the received command. For example, previous operations may follow block 906.
[0082] For some modalities, operations 900 may also include transmitting, to the remote control device, one or more screens associated with each of the plurality of tools. The one or more screens may include one or more options for operating each tool in the plurality of tools. The received command can include a command to operate at least one of the plurality of tools using parameters for at least one of the plurality of tools modified on one or more screens.
[0083] For some modalities, generating one or more commands executable by the first or second control device to make the first or second tool perform an operation specified by the received command comprises generating one or more electronic instructions to command the first or second operation tool. In addition, generating one or more commands may include triggering the actuation of one or more fluid power devices in fluid communication with the tool. The actuation of one or more fluid power devices can modify one or more operating parameters of the tool.
[0084] Figure 10 illustrates examples of operations 1000
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39/55 which can be realized, for example, by a plurality of control devices, such as controllers mounted on the tool 204, 208, to control a plurality of hydrocarbon recovery tools, according to some modalities. Operations 1000 can start at 1002, where a remote controller transmits, to a first control device, one or more commands related to the operation of at least one of a plurality of hydrocarbon recovery tools. In 1004, the remote controller receives, from the first control device, information indicating that at least one of a plurality of tools has performed an operation based on one or more commands.
[0085] For some modalities, operations 1000 also include transmitting, from the first control device, the one or more commands related to the operation of at least one of a plurality of hydrocarbon recovery tools to a second control device; receiving information on the remote controller from the second control device indicating that at least one of a plurality of tools has performed an operation based on one or more commands. For example, previous operations may precede block 1004.
[0086] For some modalities, operations 1000 also include receiving, from the first control device and second control device, one or more screens associated with each of the plurality of tools. The one or more screens can generally include one or more operations for operating each of the plurality of tools. The one or
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40/55 plus transmitted commands can generally include a command to operate at least one of the plurality of tools using parameters for at least one of the plurality of tools modified on one or more screens.
[0087] Any of the operations described above, can be included as instructions in a non-transitory computer-readable medium for execution by remote controller 106, controllers mounted on tool 104, 204, 208, PLC 408 or any other processing system. The computer-readable medium can comprise any memory suitable for storing instruction, such as read-only memory (ROM), random access memory (RAM), flash memory, an electrically erasable programmable ROM (EEPROM), a compact disk ROM (CD) -ROM), or a floppy disk.
[0088] Figures 11A-C illustrate a controller mounted on tool 1100 for a hydrocarbon recovery system. The controller mounted on tool 1100 may include a housing 1102, a wireless antenna 1104, a printed circuit board 1110, a computer processing unit (CPU) 1112 and a plurality of cable connections 1114. Housing 1102 can be mounted directly into a tool suitable for hydrocarbon recovery operations, such as grippers, over-drive systems, elevators, mud buckets, positioning systems, compensators, main winches, top drives, casing manufacturing devices, fasteners, spiders, mud pumps, collection and deposition tools, interlocks, cement heads, release spheres and plugs, control line positioning tools,
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41/55 explosion (BOPs), fasteners and the like. For example, a controller mounted on the tool can be mounted on tongs 102a, as shown in Figure 1A.
[0089] Housing 1102 may include one or more sections 1102a, 1102b. Cooling segments 1102c can be formed on an outer surface of section 1102a. Cooling segments 1102c can be configured to transfer heat away from housing 1102. Cooling segments 1102c can be configured to protect electronic components within housing 1102 from overheating failure. Housing 1102 may be an explosion-proof housing. In some embodiments, housing 1102 can be configured to meet explosion-proof standards, in accordance with the International Electrotechnical Commission System for Certification of Standards Relating to Equipment for Use in Explosive Atmospheres (IECEx). In some embodiments, housing 1102 may be a flameproof housing. In some embodiments, housing 1102 can be formed from a single mold.
[0090] Wireless antenna 1104 can be connected to housing 1102 on top of the controller mounted on tool 1100. The controller mounted on tool 1100 can communicate with a remote controller 106 via wireless antenna 1104. The status indicator 1102d can be connected to the housing section 1102b. The 1102d status indicator can be a light-emitting diode (LED). The status indicator 1102d can indicate an operational condition of the controller mounted on the 1100 tool.
[0091] Housing 1102 may include two or more
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42/55 chambers 1106, 1108. A printed circuit board (PCB) 1110 can extend through first chamber 1106 and second chamber 1108. PCB 1110 can be sealed and held in place by sealing rings 1116a-d. The plurality of sealing rings 1116a-d can be configured to engage and seal against printed circuit board 1110. Printed circuit board 1110 can include input / output modules. The input / output modules can be connected communicatively to the plurality of cable connections 1114. The plurality of cable connections 1114 can be connected communicatively at one end opposite components of an associated tool. The plurality of cable connections 1114 can be configured to provide at least fluid, data and / or signal communication between the controller mounted on tool 1100 and the associated tool.
[0092] The first chamber 1106 can include an plurality of components electrical. An unity in processing central (CPU) 1112 can to be willing at
first camera 1106. CPU 1112 may include a storage device and a wireless transmitter configured to communicate with a remote controller. The 1112 CPU can be mounted on a heatsink. The heatsink can be configured to transfer heat from CPU 1112 to cooling segments 1102c. The first chamber 1106 can be filled with a granular material, such as glass powder. The granular material can be configured to protect the plurality of electrical components disposed in the first chamber 1106. The granular material can prevent an arc from igniting an explosive atmosphere in the first chamber 1106. The first chamber 1106 can be
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43/55 configured to meet the IECEx 60079-5 standard and / or Ex-q standard.
[0093] The second chamber 1108 can include a 1118 breathing gland. The 1118 breathing gland can be configured to allow airflow between the first chamber 1106 and the second chamber 1108. The second chamber 1108 can be filled with a desiccant configured to remove moisture from the second chamber 1108. Breathing sleeve 1118 can allow moisture in the air from the first chamber 1106 to flow into the second chamber 1108, where the desiccant absorbs moisture from the air. The plurality of cable connections 1114 can be communicatively coupled to PCB 1110 in the second chamber 1108.
[0094] The first chamber 1106 can be configured to be sealed and not opened. The second chamber 1108 may include a removable front panel. The front panel can be connected to housing 1102 with a plurality of fasteners. The removable front panel can allow an operator to access the second chamber 1108. For example, the front panel can be removed to allow the spent desiccant to be replaced.
[0095] In some embodiments, the controller mounted on the 1100 tool can be arranged in a flameproof enclosure. In some embodiments, the first chamber 1106 may be a flameproof enclosure. For example, the first chamber 1106 can be configured to meet flameproof standards, according to the International Electrotechnical Commission System for Certification of Standards Relating to Equipment for Use in Explosive Atmospheres (IECEx). First camera 1106 can be configured to
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44/55 meet IECEx 60079-1 and / or Ex-d standard. In some embodiments, housing 1102 may be a molded housing configured to meet molded standards in accordance with IECEx.
[0096] Figures 12A-B illustrate a controller mounted on tool 1200 for a hydrocarbon recovery system. The controller mounted on tool 1200 can be similar to the controller mounted on tool 1100. The controller mounted on tool 1200 can include a housing 1202, a wireless antenna 1204, a printed circuit board, a computer processing unit and a plurality of cable connections 1214. Housing 1202 can be mounted directly on a tool suitable for hydrocarbon recovery operations, such as grippers, over-drive systems, elevators, mud buckets, positioning systems, compensators, main winches, top drives, enclosure manufacturing devices, fixing devices, spiders, mud pumps, and capture and deposition tools, interlocks, cement heads, release spheres and plugs, control line positioning tools, explosion impediments (BOPs), fasteners and the like.
For example, a controller mounted on the tool can be mounted on the tongs 202a and positioning arm 202b, as shown in Figure 2A.
[0097] Housing 1202 may include one or more sections 1202a, 1202b. Cooling segments 1202c can be formed on an outer surface of section 1202a. Cooling segments 1202c can be configured to
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45/55 transfer heat away from housing 1202. Cooling segments 1202c can be configured to protect the electronics in housing 1202 from overheating failure. Housing 1202 may be an explosion-proof housing. In some embodiments, housing 1202 can be configured to meet explosion-proof standards, in accordance with the International Electrotechnical Commission System for Certification of Standards Relating to Equipment for Use in Explosive Atmospheres (IECEx). In some embodiments, housing 1202 may be a flameproof housing. In some embodiments, housing 1202 can be formed from a single mold.
[0098] Wireless antenna 1204 can be connected to housing 1202 on top of the controller mounted on tool 1200. The controller mounted on tool 1200 can communicate with a remote controller 106 via wireless antenna 1204. The status indicator 1202d can be connected to the housing section 1202b. The 1202d status indicator can be a light-emitting diode (LED). The status indicator 1202d can indicate an operating condition of the controller mounted on tool 1200.
[0099] Housing 1202 may include two or more chambers. A printed circuit board (PCB) can extend through the first chamber and second chamber 1208. The PCB can be sealed and held in place by seal rings (for example, seal ring 1216d). The PCB can include input / output modules. The input / output modules can be connected communicatively to the plurality of cable connections 1214. The plurality of cable connections 1214 can be connected communicatively to an end opposite to
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46/55 components of an associated tool. The plurality of cable connections 1214 can be configured to provide at least fluid, data and / or signal communication between the controller mounted on tool 1200 and the associated tool.
[00100] The first chamber can include a plurality of electrical components. A central processing unit (CPU) can be arranged in the first chamber. The CPU can include a storage device and a wireless transmitter configured to communicate with a remote controller. The CPU can be mounted on a heatsink. The heat sink can transfer heat from the CPU to the cooling segments 1202c. The first chamber can be filled with a granular material, such as glass powder. The granular material can be configured to protect the plurality of electrical components disposed in the first chamber. Granular material can prevent an arc from igniting an explosive atmosphere in the first chamber. The first chamber can be configured to meet the IECEx 60079-5 and / or Ex-q standard.
[00101] The second chamber 1208 may include a breathing gland. The breathing gland can be configured to allow airflow between the first chamber and the second chamber 1208. The second chamber 1208 can be filled with a desiccant configured to remove moisture from the second chamber 1208. The breathing gland may allow moisture in the air from the first chamber flows to the second chamber 1208, where the desiccant absorbs moisture from the air. The plurality of cable connections 1214 can be communicatively coupled to the PCB in the second chamber 1208.
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47/55 [00102] The first chamber 1206 can be configured to be sealed and not opened. The second chamber 1208 may include a removable front panel. The front panel can be connected to housing 1202 with a plurality of fasteners. The removable front panel can allow an operator to access the second 1208 chamber. For example, the front panel can be removed to allow the used desiccant to be replaced.
[00103] In some embodiments, the controller mounted on tool 1200 can be arranged in a flameproof enclosure. In some embodiments, the first chamber may be a flameproof enclosure. For example, the first chamber can be configured to meet fireproof standards, according to the International Electrotechnical Commission System for Certification of Standards Relating to Equipment for Use in Explosive Atmospheres (IECEx). The first chamber can be configured to meet the IECEx 60079-1 standard and / or the Ex-d standard.
[00104] In one or more of the modalities described here, a hydrocarbon recovery system generally includes a first tool, a remote controller and a first control device mounted on the first tool and communicatively coupled to the remote controller.
[00105] In one or more of the modalities described here, the first control device is configured to receive a command to operate the first tool from the remote controller; based on the command, generate one or more instructions executable by the first control device; and execute one or more instructions to operate the
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[00106] In one or more of the modalities described here, the hydrocarbon recovery system includes a second tool and a second control device mounted on the second tool and connected communicatively to the remote controller.
[00107] In one or more of the modalities described here, the second control device is configured to receive a command to operate a second tool from the remote controller; based on the command, generate one or more instructions executable by the second control device; and execute one or more instructions to operate the second tool.
[00108] In one or more of the modalities described here, the first control device includes a data transceiver, a processor and an input / output interface.
[00109] In one or more of the modalities described here, the processor is configured to receive, through the data transceiver, a first command to operate the first tool; and generating one or more second commands executable by the first control device based on the first command.
[00110] In one or more of the modalities described here, the input / output interface is configured to operate the first tool based on one or more second commands.
[00111] In one or more of the modalities described here, the second control device includes a data transceiver, a processor and an input / output interface.
[00112] In one or more of the modalities described here, the processor is configured to receive, through the
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transceiver database, a first command to operate the
second tool; and generating one or more second commands executable by the second control device based on the first command.
[00113] In one or more of the modalities described here, the interface input / output is configured to operate the
second tool based on one or more second commands.
[00114] In one or more of the modalities described here, the first control device is configured to
store screen content related to the operation of the first
tool; and transmit the screen content to the controller remote for display. [00115] In one or more of the modalities described here, the content screen includes one or more menu screens
related to the operation of the first tool.
[00116] In one or more of the modalities described here, the second control device is configured to store the screen content related to the operation of the
second tool; and transmit the screen content to the
controller remote for display. [00117] In one or more of the modalities described here, the content screen includes one or more menu screens
related to the operation of the second tool.
[00118] In one or more of the modalities described here,
the first control device is configured to receive
a command to operate the first tool from the controller remote via a wireless interface. [00119] In one or more of the modalities described here,
the second control device is configured to receive
a command to operate the second tool from the
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controller remote via a wireless interface. [00120] In one or more of the modalities described here, the first control device includes one or more units of fluid power in fluid communication with the first tool and the processor is configured to act for minus one of the one or more power units
fluid in response to the first command.
[00121] In one or more of the modalities described here,
the second control device includes one or more fluid power units in fluid communication with the second tool and the processor is configured to act on at least one of the one or more fluid power units in
response to first command. [00122] In one or more of the modalities described here, a method for hydrocarbon recovery includes receive, in a first control device mounted on
a first tool, one or more commands related to the operation of a first tool; based on the command received, generate one or more commands executable by the first
device of control; and execute the one or more commands to operate the first tool. [00123] In one or more of the modalities described here,
the method also includes receiving, on a second control device mounted on a second tool, one or more commands related to the operation of a second
tool; based on the command received, generate one or more
commands executable by the second control device;
and run o one or more commands to operate the second
tool.
[00124] In one or more of the modalities described here,
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51/55 the method also includes transmitting, from the first control device, one or more screens associated with the first tool, to one or more screens including one or more options for operating the first tool; and wherein the command received comprises a command to operate the first tool using parameters for the first tool modified on one of the one or more screens.
[00125] In one or more of the modalities described here, the method also includes transmitting, from the second control device, one or more screens associated with the second tool, to one or more screens including one or more options for operating the second tool ; and wherein the command received comprises a command to operate the second tool using parameters for the second tool modified on one of the one or more screens.
[00126] In one or more of the modalities described here, generating one or more commands includes generating one or more electronic instructions to command the operation of the first tool; and trigger actuation of one or more fluid power devices in fluid communication with the first tool to modify one or more operating parameters of the first tool.
[00127] In one or more of the modalities described here, generating one or more commands includes generating one or more electronic instructions to command the operation of the second tool; and trigger actuation of one or more fluid power devices in fluid communication with the second tool to modify one or more operating parameters of the second tool.
[00128] In one or more of the modalities described here,
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52/55 a non-transitory computer-readable medium includes instructions that, when executed by one or more processors, perform a method for recovering hydrocarbons, the method including receiving, in a first control device mounted on a first tool, one or more commands related to the operation of the first tool; based on the command received, generate one or more commands executable by the first control device; and execute the one or more commands to operate the first tool.
[00129] In one or more of the modalities described here, the method also includes receiving, on a second control device mounted on a second tool, one or more commands related to the operation of the second tool; based on the command received, generate one or more commands executable by the second control device; and execute the one or more commands to operate the second tool.
[00130] In one or more of the modalities described here, the method also includes transmitting, from the first control device, one or more screens associated with the first tool, to one or more screens including one or more options to operate the first tool ; and wherein the command received comprises a command to operate the first tool using parameters for the first tool modified on one of the one or more screens.
[00131] In one or more of the modalities described here, the method also includes transmitting, from the second control device, one or more screens associated with the second tool, to one or more screens including one or more options to operate the second tool ; and where the
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53/55 received command comprises a command to operate the second tool using parameters for the second tool modified in one of the one or more screens.
[00132] In one or more of the modalities described here, a hydrocarbon recovery system generally includes a first tool and a first control device mounted on the first tool and configured to operate the first tool.
[00133] In one or more of the modalities described here, the first control device includes an explosion-proof housing and a processor arranged in the housing.
[00134] In one or more of the modalities described here, the first control device includes a wireless antenna connected to the housing, the wireless antenna configured to communicate with a remote controller.
[00135] In one or more of the modalities described here, the hydrocarbon recovery system generally includes a second tool and a second control device mounted on the second tool.
[00136] In one or more of the modalities described here, the second control device is configured to operate the second tool.
[00137] In one or more of the modalities described here, the second control device includes an explosion-proof housing and a processor arranged in the housing.
[00138] In one or more of the modalities described here, the second control device includes a wireless antenna connected to the housing, the wireless antenna configured to communicate with a remote controller.
[00139] In one or more of the modalities described here,
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54/55 the first control device includes a status indicator configured to indicate an operating condition of the first control device.
[00140] In one or more of the modalities described here, the housing of the first control device includes a first chamber, in which the first chamber contains a granular material.
[00141] In one or more of the modalities described here, the housing of the first control device includes a second chamber.
[00142] In one or more of the modalities described here, the second chamber contains a desiccant configured to remove moisture from the second chamber.
[00143] In one or more of the modalities described here, the first control device includes a plurality of seals configured to engage and seal against the circuit board.
[00144] In one or more of the modalities described here, the first control device includes a circuit board arranged in the housing and extending through the first chamber and the second chamber.
[00145] In one or more of the modalities described here, the housing includes a breathing gland arranged between the first chamber and the second chamber and configured to allow air flow between the first chamber and the second chamber.
[00146] In one or more of the modalities described herein, the first control device includes a plurality of cable connections configured to provide at least fluid, data and signal communication between the first
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55/55 control device and the first tool.
[00147] In one or more of the modalities described herein, the second control device includes a plurality of cable connections configured to provide at least fluid, data and signal communication between the second control device and the second tool.
[00148] In one or more of the modalities described here, the housing includes cooling segments configured to transfer heat away from the housing.
[00149] In one or more of the modalities described here, in which the wireless antenna is configured to communicate with the first control device.
[00150] In one or more of the modalities described here, in which the processor is mounted on a heat sink.
[00151] In one or more of the modalities described here, in which the accommodation is a flameproof accommodation.
[00152] In one or more of the modalities described here, in which the first tool is a tongs.
[00153] In one or more of the modalities described here, in which the first tool is a tongs and the second tool is a positioning arm connected to the tongs.
[00154] In one or more of the modalities described here, the second camera includes a removable front panel.
[00155] In one or more of the modalities described here, the first chamber is configured to be unopened.
[00156] Although the foregoing is directed to modalities of the present invention, other and additional modalities of the invention can be designed without departing from its basic scope, and its scope is determined by the claims that follow.

权利要求:
Claims (20)
[1]
1. Hydrocarbon recovery system characterized by the fact that it comprises:
a first tool; and a first control device mounted on the first tool and configured to operate the first tool, the first control device comprising:
an explosion-proof housing; and a processor arranged in the housing.
[2]
2. Hydrocarbon recovery system, according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the first control device also comprises a wireless antenna connected to the housing, the wireless antenna configured to communicate with a remote controller.
[3]
3. Hydrocarbon recovery system, according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the system comprises:
a second tool; and a second control device mounted on the second tool and configured to operate the second tool, the second control device comprising:
an explosion-proof housing; and a processor arranged in the housing.
[4]
4. Hydrocarbon recovery system, according to claim 3, characterized by the fact that the second control device further comprises a wireless antenna connected to the housing, the wireless antenna configured to communicate with a remote controller.
[5]
5. Hydrocarbon recovery system, according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the
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2/4 the first control device further comprises a status indicator configured to indicate an operating condition of the first control device.
[6]
6. Hydrocarbon recovery system, according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the housing also comprises:
a first chamber, in which the first chamber contains granular material;
a second chamber.
[7]
7. Hydrocarbon recovery system according to claim 6, characterized by the fact that the first control device further comprises a circuit board arranged in the housing and extending through the first chamber and the second chamber.
[8]
8. Hydrocarbon recovery system, according to claim 6, characterized by the fact that the second chamber contains a desiccant configured to remove moisture from the second chamber.
[9]
9. Hydrocarbon recovery system, according to claim 7, characterized by the fact that the first control device further comprises a plurality of seals configured to engage and seal against the circuit board.
[10]
10. Hydrocarbon recovery system, according to claim 6, characterized by the fact that the housing also comprises a breathing gland arranged between the first chamber and the second chamber and configured to allow air flow between the first chamber and the second chamber.
[11]
11. Hydrocarbon recovery system, according to
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3/4 with claim 1, characterized in that the first control device further comprises a plurality of cable connections configured to provide at least fluid, data and signal communication between the first control device and the first tool.
[12]
12. Hydrocarbon recovery system according to claim 3, characterized in that the second control device further comprises a plurality of cable connections configured to provide at least fluid, data and signal communication between the second device control and the second tool.
[13]
13. Hydrocarbon recovery system, according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the housing also comprises cooling segments configured to transfer heat away from the housing.
[14]
14. Hydrocarbon recovery system, according to claim 4, characterized by the fact that the wireless antenna is configured to communicate with the first control device.
[15]
15. Hydrocarbon recovery system, according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the processor is mounted on a heat sink.
[16]
16. Hydrocarbon recovery system, according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the housing is a flameproof housing.
[17]
17. Hydrocarbon recovery system, according to claim 1, characterized by the fact that the first tool is a tongs.
[18]
18. Hydrocarbon recovery system, according to
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4/4 with claim 3, characterized by the fact that:
the first tool is a tongs; and the second tool is a positioning arm connected to the tongs.
[19]
19. Hydrocarbon recovery system, according to claim 6, characterized by the fact that the second chamber comprises a removable front panel.
[20]
20. Hydrocarbon recovery system, according to claim 6, characterized by the fact that the first chamber is configured to be unopened.

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