Fluid Removal TRIZ Cases

Ester-based urethane rubber seals wellbores under high temperatures, then hydrolyzes to eliminate retrieval costs.

A liquefied petroleum gas and alcohol solvent system transfers water from hydrocarbon reservoirs.

Calculating optimum perforation angles using sonic log data and stress tensors to align with minimum principal stress directions.

A computer method uses zero-thickness interface elements to simulate coupled geomechanical and fluid flow behavior in porous media.

A formation sampling tool inlet features an anti-extrusion ring extending beyond the packer surface to protect sealing integrity.

A dissolvable plug element restricts fluid flow in a wellbore valve to enable pressure testing and subsequently breaks down to restore communication.

A thermally activated strong acid precursor generates downhole fluid that expands pore spaces in subterranean formations.

Incorporating halogenated molecules into the resin matrix eliminates settling caused by thermal thinning, ensuring homogeneous density during curing.

Thermoelectric devices harvest energy from seawater temperature differentials to power wireless magnetic sensors for continuous subsea flowline monitoring.

Subsea water wells utilize seafloor soil filtration to remove contaminants, reducing bulky equipment costs and channel formation risks.

Crosslinking increases proppant slurry viscosity to form a fluid plug that isolates fluids and prevents mixing losses in pressure exchangers.

Dual functional components cross-link polysaccharides to increase viscosity, then oxidize the bonds to reduce viscosity without additional breakers or residues.

Chemical dissolution of diversion plugs eliminates mechanical retrieval complexity and permanent sticking risks in multi-zone acid stimulation.

Flushing portals circulate drilling fluid to clear debris, preventing the completion section from getting stuck during insertion.

Sliding wedges drive sealing segments along inclined surfaces to accommodate casing diameter variations without complex inflatable mechanisms.

Alkali-based fluids prevent precipitate formation and avoid formation damage while enabling deeper penetration into high temperature sandstone reservoirs.

Unstructured grids with nodes and connectors model subsurface formations, resolving inaccuracies from rectangular grids in complex geological structures.

A tubular with a beaded matrix separates fluid media components via selective permeability.

Modified hydrochloric acid complexes with amino acids to dissolve magnesium-rich dolomite, creating wormholes while minimizing corrosion and toxicity.

Curved flow paths redirect abrasive fluids longitudinally, reducing impingement on external well structures while maintaining discharge efficiency.

Ester of trimer fatty acids and polyoxyethylene glycol enhances viscosity in invert emulsion fluids while reducing aquatic toxicity.

A bottom-up gravity-assisted pressure drive method extracts heavy oil by creating high-mobility zones along the reservoir bottom.

A pressurized chamber encloses the rod drive to eliminate dynamic seals.

A sweep pattern controller adjusts fluid injection rates to balance resource extraction across production wells.

Low molecular weight polymers penetrate the rock matrix to control fluid loss without forming a damaging filter cake, maintaining fracture conductivity.

Segmented mandrel strength profiles enable controlled release at varying pressures, resolving large diameter limitations in wellbore cementing operations.

Pulsed injection of geopolymer precursor fluids forms solid pillars that resist overburden pressure and prevent gel damage.

Converts alkaline nanosilica drilling mud into a solid gel barrier using an acid activator to seal formation fractures.

High-density and low-density proppants separate into distinct permeable masses within a subterranean fracture.

Water-inert polymers deposit protective films on fracture faces, preventing fluid loss into the formation and preserving proppant pack conductivity.

Consolidating resin-coated proppants replaces cementing to improve well bore integrity while reducing completion time.

A water-swellable elastomer composition expands in volume to seal downhole tool annuli.

A meshless method computes effective permeability by spatially sampling points on fracture surfaces within simulation cells.

A rotary isobaric pressure exchanger uses a dedicated lubrication system to create fluid bearings between rotating and stationary components.

A degradable seat arrangement uses a radially deformable seal to create a fluid-tight borehole barrier.

Bowing bands on an expandable tubular engage the borehole wall as the structure shortens.

A removable orifice plate device enables differential pressure measurement within sealed landfill gas recovery wells.

Permeability control devices regulate fluid pressure drops along tubular strings to balance inflow profiles in borehole systems.

Sequential perforating gun train firing control reduces rig time by detonating multiple zones in one trip

Precharged pressure accumulators enable rapid hydraulic closure of a failed subsea wellbore, eliminating the need for another mobile offshore drilling unit.

Forming plasma channels in oil shale seams enables resistance heating, eliminating toxic conductive materials and boosting fuel gas caloric value.

A wellbore fluid uses cucurbituril 8 to form inclusion complexes that cross-link polymer chains and enhance viscosity.

A gas turbine engine drives a fracking pump via a fluid coupling and reduction gearing to deliver continuous variable speed control.

Segmented endplates reduce material costs while maintaining detonation reliability through localized conductivity.

Integrating the liner setting tool and bridge plug on one tubing string eliminates multiple pipe trips, reducing rig time and equipment wear.

Atomized surfactant fog blends with gaseous carrier fluid to push liquids from flow channels, restoring extraction levels by clearing deep clogs.

Alternating thick and thin bands on an expandable packer create undulations that maintain high pressure sealing up to 6500 psi.

A system determines reservoir drainage patterns by analyzing microseismic event data to infer crack formation geometry and calculate fluid flow streamlines.

An electrical submersible pump extends outwardly from production tubing within a casing to increase interstitial space and reduce friction loss.