Abstract

Embodiments of systems and methods for converting thermal energy to electrical power are disclosed. In embodiments, a system for converting thermal energy to electrical power may include a thermal cycle device. The thermal cycle device may include an evaporator including a first fluid path for a flow of heated fluid and a second fluid path for a flow of a working fluid and configured to indirectly transfer heat from the flow of heated fluid to the flow of working fluid, a condenser to cool the working fluid, a pump to transport working fluid from the condenser, an expander to generate electrical power via the working fluid, and a loop for the flow of the working fluid. The system may include an amount of heat carrier injected into the loop and configured to adsorb and desorb the working fluid and generate additional heat to increase output of electrical power.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01K 23/10 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids the engine cycles being thermally coupled combustion heat from one cycle heating the fluid in another cycle with exhaust fluid of one cycle heating the fluid in another cycle
• E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups
• F01K 25/06 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using mixtures of different fluids
• F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours

Abstract

Systems and methods for generating and a controller for controlling generation of geothermal power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation in the vicinity of a wellhead during hydrocarbon production to thereby supply electrical power to one or more of in-field operational equipment, a grid power structure, and an energy storage device. In an embodiment, during hydrocarbon production, a temperature of a flow of wellhead fluid from the wellhead or working fluid may be determined. If the temperature is above a vaporous phase change threshold of the working fluid, heat exchanger valves may be opened to divert flow of wellhead fluid to heat exchangers to facilitate heat transfer from the flow of wellhead fluid to working fluid through the heat exchangers, thereby to cause the working fluid to change from a liquid to vapor, the vapor to cause a generator to generate electrical power via rotation of an expander.

IPC Classes  ?

• F03G 7/04 - Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for using pressure differences or thermal differences occurring in nature
• E21B 34/02 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in well heads
• E21B 34/06 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in wells
• E21B 36/00 - Heating, cooling or insulating arrangements for boreholes or wells, e.g. for use in permafrost zones
• E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups
• E21B 47/07 - Temperature
• F01K 11/02 - Steam engine plants characterised by the engines being structurally combined with boilers or condensers the engines being turbines
• F01K 17/02 - Use of steam or condensate extracted or exhausted from steam engine plant for heating purposes, e.g. industrial, domestic
• F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours
• F03G 4/00 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy
• F03G 4/06 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy with fluid flashing
• F03G 7/00 - Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for
• F24T 50/00 - Geothermal systems
• H02K 7/18 - Structural association of electric generators with mechanical driving motors, e.g.with turbines

Abstract

Systems and methods for generating and a controller for controlling generation of geothermal power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation in the vicinity of a wellhead during hydrocarbon production to thereby supply electrical power to one or more of in-field operational equipment, a grid power structure, and an energy storage device. In an embodiment, during hydrocarbon production, a temperature of a flow of wellhead fluid from the wellhead or working fluid may be determined. If the temperature is above a vaporous phase change threshold of the working fluid, heat exchanger valves may be opened to divert flow of wellhead fluid to heat exchangers to facilitate heat transfer from the flow of wellhead fluid to working fluid through the heat exchangers, thereby to cause the working fluid to change from a liquid to vapor, the vapor to cause a generator to generate electrical power via rotation of an expander.

IPC Classes  ?

• F03G 7/04 - Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for using pressure differences or thermal differences occurring in nature
• E21B 34/02 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in well heads
• E21B 34/06 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in wells
• E21B 36/00 - Heating, cooling or insulating arrangements for boreholes or wells, e.g. for use in permafrost zones
• E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups
• E21B 47/07 - Temperature
• F01K 11/02 - Steam engine plants characterised by the engines being structurally combined with boilers or condensers the engines being turbines
• F01K 17/02 - Use of steam or condensate extracted or exhausted from steam engine plant for heating purposes, e.g. industrial, domestic
• F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours
• F03G 4/00 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy
• F03G 4/06 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy with fluid flashing
• F03G 7/00 - Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for
• F24T 50/00 - Geothermal systems
• H02K 7/18 - Structural association of electric generators with mechanical driving motors, e.g.with turbines

Abstract

Embodiments of systems and methods include a hydraulic fracturing assembly configured to inject a fracturing fluid into a subterranean formation. The hydraulic fracturing assembly includes a fracturing fluid reservoir and a power generation assembly. The power generation assembly includes an electrical generator. In addition, the power generation assembly includes a working fluid circuit connected to the electrical generator such that circulation of a working fluid along the working fluid circuit actuates the electrical generator to generate electrical power. Further, the power generation assembly includes a condenser connected along the working fluid circuit. The condenser is fluidly connected to the fracturing fluid reservoir such that heat is transferred from the working fluid to the fracturing fluid within the condenser.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 43/26 - Methods for stimulating production by forming crevices or fractures
• F01K 15/00 - Adaptations of steam engine plants for special use
• F01K 25/00 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for
• H02K 7/18 - Structural association of electric generators with mechanical driving motors, e.g.with turbines

Abstract

Systems and methods for generating and a controller for controlling generation of geothermal power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation to thereby supply electrical power to one or more of in-field operational equipment, a grid power structure, and an energy storage device. In an embodiment, during hydrocarbon production, a temperature of a flow of heated fluid from a source or working fluid may be determined. If the temperature is above a vaporous phase change threshold of the working fluid, heat exchanger valves may be opened to divert flow of heated fluid to heat exchangers to facilitate heat transfer from the flow of wellhead fluid to working fluid through the heat exchangers, thereby to cause the working fluid to change from a liquid to vapor, the vapor to cause a generator to generate electrical power via rotation of an expander.

IPC Classes  ?

• F03G 4/00 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy
• E21B 36/00 - Heating, cooling or insulating arrangements for boreholes or wells, e.g. for use in permafrost zones
• E21B 47/07 - Temperature
• E21B 47/10 - Locating fluid leaks, intrusions or movements
• F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours
• F24T 10/00 - Geothermal collectors
• F24T 50/00 - Geothermal systems

Abstract

Embodiments of systems and methods for generating power in the vicinity of a drilling rig are disclosed. During a drilling operation, heat generated by drilling fluid flowing from a borehole, exhaust from an engine, and/or fluid from an engine's water (or other fluid) jacket, for example, may be utilized by corresponding heat exchangers to facilitate heat transfer to a working fluid. The heated working fluid may cause an ORC unit to generate electrical power.

IPC Classes  ?

• F03G 7/04 - Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for using pressure differences or thermal differences occurring in nature
• E21B 34/02 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in well heads
• E21B 34/06 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in wells
• E21B 36/00 - Heating, cooling or insulating arrangements for boreholes or wells, e.g. for use in permafrost zones
• E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups
• E21B 47/07 - Temperature
• F01K 11/02 - Steam engine plants characterised by the engines being structurally combined with boilers or condensers the engines being turbines
• F01K 17/02 - Use of steam or condensate extracted or exhausted from steam engine plant for heating purposes, e.g. industrial, domestic
• F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours
• F03G 4/00 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy
• F03G 4/06 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy with fluid flashing

Abstract

Embodiments of systems and methods for generating power in the vicinity of a drilling rig are disclosed. During a drilling operation, heat generated by drilling fluid flowing from a borehole, exhaust from an engine, and/or fluid from an engine's water (or other fluid) jacket, for example, may be utilized by corresponding heat exchangers to facilitate heat transfer to a working fluid. The heated working fluid may cause an ORC unit to generate electrical power.

IPC Classes  ?

• F03G 7/04 - Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for using pressure differences or thermal differences occurring in nature
• E21B 34/02 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in well heads
• E21B 34/06 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in wells
• E21B 36/00 - Heating, cooling or insulating arrangements for boreholes or wells, e.g. for use in permafrost zones
• E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups
• E21B 47/07 - Temperature
• F01K 11/02 - Steam engine plants characterised by the engines being structurally combined with boilers or condensers the engines being turbines
• F01K 17/02 - Use of steam or condensate extracted or exhausted from steam engine plant for heating purposes, e.g. industrial, domestic
• F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours
• F03G 4/00 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy
• F03G 4/06 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy with fluid flashing

Abstract

Systems and methods for generating electrical power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation include one or more heat exchangers incorporated into mobile heat generation units, and which will receive a heated fluid flow from one or more heat sources, and transfer heat therefrom to a working fluid that is circulated through an ORC unit for generation of power. In embodiments, the mobile heat generation units comprise pre-packaged modules with one or more heat exchangers connected to a pump of a recirculation system, including an array of piping, such that each mobile heat generation unit can be transported to the site and installed as a substantially stand-alone module or heat generation assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• F03G 7/04 - Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for using pressure differences or thermal differences occurring in nature
• E21B 34/06 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in wells
• E21B 36/00 - Heating, cooling or insulating arrangements for boreholes or wells, e.g. for use in permafrost zones
• E21B 47/07 - Temperature
• F01K 11/02 - Steam engine plants characterised by the engines being structurally combined with boilers or condensers the engines being turbines
• F01K 17/02 - Use of steam or condensate extracted or exhausted from steam engine plant for heating purposes, e.g. industrial, domestic
• F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours
• F03G 4/00 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy
• F03G 4/06 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy with fluid flashing

Abstract

Systems and generating power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation to supply electrical power. In embodiments, an inlet temperature of a flow of gas from a source to an ORC unit may be determined. The source may connect to a main pipeline. The main pipeline may connect to a supply pipeline. The supply pipeline may connect to the ORC unit thereby to allow gas to flow from the source to the ORC unit. Heat from the flow of gas may cause the ORC unit to generate electrical power. The outlet temperature of the flow of the gas from the ORC unit to a return pipe may be determined. A bypass valve, positioned on a bypass pipeline connecting the supply pipeline to the return pipeline, may be adjusted to a position sufficient to maintain temperature of the flow of gas above a threshold based on the inlet and outlet temperature.

IPC Classes  ?

• F02G 1/055 - Heaters or coolers
• F01D 17/02 - Arrangement of sensing elements
• F01D 19/00 - Starting of machines or enginesRegulating, controlling, or safety means in connection therewith
• F01D 21/00 - Shutting-down of machines or engines, e.g. in emergencyRegulating, controlling, or safety means not otherwise provided for
• F01K 23/02 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids the engine cycles being thermally coupled
• F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours
• F02G 1/05 - Controlling by varying the rate of flow or quantity of the working gas
• F02G 5/04 - Profiting from waste heat of exhaust gases in combination with other waste heat from combustion engines
• F03G 4/00 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy
• F24T 50/00 - Geothermal systems

Abstract

Systems and generating power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation to supply electrical power. In embodiments, an inlet temperature of a flow of gas from a source to an ORC unit may be determined. The source may connect to a main pipeline. The main pipeline may connect to a supply pipeline. The supply pipeline may connect to the ORC unit thereby to allow gas to flow from the source to the ORC unit. Heat from the flow of gas may cause the ORC unit to generate electrical power. The outlet temperature of the flow of the gas from the ORC unit to a return pipe may be determined. A bypass valve, positioned on a bypass pipeline connecting the supply pipeline to the return pipeline, may be adjusted to a position sufficient to maintain temperature of the flow of gas above a threshold based on the inlet and outlet temperature.

IPC Classes  ?

• F02G 1/055 - Heaters or coolers
• F01D 17/02 - Arrangement of sensing elements
• F01D 19/00 - Starting of machines or enginesRegulating, controlling, or safety means in connection therewith
• F01D 21/00 - Shutting-down of machines or engines, e.g. in emergencyRegulating, controlling, or safety means not otherwise provided for
• F01K 23/02 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids the engine cycles being thermally coupled
• F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours
• F02G 1/05 - Controlling by varying the rate of flow or quantity of the working gas
• F02G 5/04 - Profiting from waste heat of exhaust gases in combination with other waste heat from combustion engines
• F03G 4/00 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy
• F24T 50/00 - Geothermal systems

Abstract

Systems and methods for generating and a controller for controlling generation of geothermal power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation to thereby supply electrical power to one or more of in-field operational equipment, a grid power structure, and an energy storage device. In an embodiment, during hydrocarbon production, a temperature of a flow of heated fluid from a source or working fluid may be determined. If the temperature is above a vaporous phase change threshold of the working fluid, heat exchanger valves may be opened to divert flow of heated fluid to heat exchangers to facilitate heat transfer from the flow of wellhead fluid to working fluid through the heat exchangers, thereby to cause the working fluid to change from a liquid to vapor, the vapor to cause a generator to generate electrical power via rotation of an expander.

IPC Classes  ?

• F03G 4/00 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy
• E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups
• E21B 47/07 - Temperature
• F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours
• F24T 10/00 - Geothermal collectors
• F24T 50/00 - Geothermal systems

Abstract

Systems and methods for generating and a controller for controlling generation of geothermal power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation in the vicinity of a wellhead during hydrocarbon production to thereby supply electrical power to one or more of in-field operational equipment, a grid power structure, and an energy storage device. In an embodiment, during hydrocarbon production, a temperature of a flow of wellhead fluid from the wellhead or working fluid may be determined. If the temperature is above a vaporous phase change threshold of the working fluid, heat exchanger valves may be opened to divert flow of wellhead fluid to heat exchangers to facilitate heat transfer from the flow of wellhead fluid to working fluid through the heat exchangers, thereby to cause the working fluid to change from a liquid to vapor, the vapor to cause a generator to generate electrical power via rotation of an expander.

IPC Classes  ?

• F03G 7/04 - Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for using pressure differences or thermal differences occurring in nature
• E21B 34/02 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in well heads
• E21B 34/06 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in wells
• E21B 36/00 - Heating, cooling or insulating arrangements for boreholes or wells, e.g. for use in permafrost zones
• E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups
• E21B 47/07 - Temperature
• F01K 11/02 - Steam engine plants characterised by the engines being structurally combined with boilers or condensers the engines being turbines
• F01K 17/02 - Use of steam or condensate extracted or exhausted from steam engine plant for heating purposes, e.g. industrial, domestic
• F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours
• F03G 4/00 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy
• F03G 4/06 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy with fluid flashing
• F03G 7/00 - Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for
• F24T 50/00 - Geothermal systems
• H02K 7/18 - Structural association of electric generators with mechanical driving motors, e.g.with turbines

Abstract

Systems and generating power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation to supply electrical power. In embodiments, an inlet temperature of a flow of gas from a source to an ORC unit may be determined. The source may connect to a main pipeline. The main pipeline may connect to a supply pipeline. The supply pipeline may connect to the ORC unit thereby to allow gas to flow from the source to the ORC unit. Heat from the flow of gas may cause the ORC unit to generate electrical power. The outlet temperature of the flow of the gas from the ORC unit to a return pipe may be determined. A flow of working fluid may be adjusted to a percentage sufficient to maintain temperature of the flow of compressed gas within the selected operating temperature range.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01K 23/06 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids the engine cycles being thermally coupled combustion heat from one cycle heating the fluid in another cycle
• F02G 5/04 - Profiting from waste heat of exhaust gases in combination with other waste heat from combustion engines
• F01K 23/00 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids
• F01K 23/18 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids characterised by adaptation for specific use
• F01K 23/08 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids the engine cycles being thermally coupled combustion heat from one cycle heating the fluid in another cycle with working fluid of one cycle heating the fluid in another cycle
• F01K 23/02 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids the engine cycles being thermally coupled
• F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours
• F02G 1/06 - Controlling

Abstract

Systems and methods for generating and a controller for controlling generation of geothermal power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation to thereby supply electrical power to one or more of in-field operational equipment, a grid power structure, and an energy storage device. In an embodiment, during hydrocarbon production, a temperature of a flow of heated fluid from a source or working fluid may be determined. If the temperature is above a vaporous phase change threshold of the working fluid, heat exchanger valves may be opened to divert flow of heated fluid to heat exchangers to facilitate heat transfer from the flow of wellhead fluid to working fluid through the heat exchangers, thereby to cause the working fluid to change from a liquid to vapor, the vapor to cause a generator to generate electrical power via rotation of an expander.

IPC Classes  ?

• F03G 4/00 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy
• E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups
• E21B 47/07 - Temperature
• F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours
• F24T 50/00 - Geothermal systems
• F24T 10/00 - Geothermal collectors

Abstract

Embodiments of systems and methods for generating power in the vicinity of a drilling rig are disclosed. During a drilling operation, heat generated by drilling fluid flowing from a borehole, exhaust from an engine, and/or fluid from an engine's water (or other fluid) jacket, for example, may be utilized by corresponding heat exchangers to facilitate heat transfer to a working fluid. The heated working fluid may cause an ORC unit to generate electrical power.

IPC Classes  ?

• F03G 7/04 - Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for using pressure differences or thermal differences occurring in nature
• E21B 21/06 - Arrangements for treating drilling fluids outside the borehole
• E21B 34/02 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in well heads
• E21B 34/06 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in wells
• E21B 36/00 - Heating, cooling or insulating arrangements for boreholes or wells, e.g. for use in permafrost zones
• E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups
• E21B 47/07 - Temperature
• F01K 11/02 - Steam engine plants characterised by the engines being structurally combined with boilers or condensers the engines being turbines
• F01K 17/02 - Use of steam or condensate extracted or exhausted from steam engine plant for heating purposes, e.g. industrial, domestic
• F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours
• F03G 4/00 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy
• F03G 4/06 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy with fluid flashing

Abstract

Systems and generating power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation to supply electrical power. In embodiments, an inlet temperature of a flow of gas from a source to an ORC unit may be determined. The source may connect to a main pipeline. The main pipeline may connect to a supply pipeline. The supply pipeline may connect to the ORC unit thereby to allow gas to flow from the source to the ORC unit. Heat from the flow of gas may cause the ORC unit to generate electrical power. The outlet temperature of the flow of the gas from the ORC unit to a return pipe may be determined. A flow of working fluid may be adjusted to a percentage sufficient to maintain temperature of the flow of compressed gas within the selected operating temperature range.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01K 23/06 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids the engine cycles being thermally coupled combustion heat from one cycle heating the fluid in another cycle
• F02G 1/06 - Controlling
• F02G 5/04 - Profiting from waste heat of exhaust gases in combination with other waste heat from combustion engines
• F01K 23/00 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids
• F01K 23/08 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids the engine cycles being thermally coupled combustion heat from one cycle heating the fluid in another cycle with working fluid of one cycle heating the fluid in another cycle
• F01K 23/18 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids characterised by adaptation for specific use
• F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours
• F01K 23/02 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids the engine cycles being thermally coupled

Abstract

Systems and generating power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation to supply electrical power. In embodiments, an inlet temperature of a flow of gas from a source to an ORC unit may be determined. The source may connect to a main pipeline. The main pipeline may connect to a supply pipeline. The supply pipeline may connect to the ORC unit thereby to allow gas to flow from the source to the ORC unit. Heat from the flow of gas may cause the ORC unit to generate electrical power. The outlet temperature of the flow of the gas from the ORC unit to a return pipe may be determined. A bypass valve, positioned on a bypass pipeline connecting the supply pipeline to the return pipeline, may be adjusted to a position sufficient to maintain temperature of the flow of gas above a threshold based on the inlet and outlet temperature.

IPC Classes  ?

• F02G 1/055 - Heaters or coolers
• F02G 1/05 - Controlling by varying the rate of flow or quantity of the working gas
• F02G 5/04 - Profiting from waste heat of exhaust gases in combination with other waste heat from combustion engines
• F01K 23/02 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids the engine cycles being thermally coupled
• F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours
• F01D 17/02 - Arrangement of sensing elements
• F01D 19/00 - Starting of machines or enginesRegulating, controlling, or safety means in connection therewith
• F01D 21/00 - Shutting-down of machines or engines, e.g. in emergencyRegulating, controlling, or safety means not otherwise provided for
• F24T 50/00 - Geothermal systems
• F03G 4/00 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy

Abstract

Systems and methods for generating electrical power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation include one or more heat exchangers incorporated into mobile heat generation units, and which will receive a heated fluid flow from one or more heat sources, and transfer heat therefrom to a working fluid that is circulated through an ORC unit for generation of power. In embodiments, the mobile heat generation units comprise pre-packaged modules with one or more heat exchangers connected to a pump of a recirculation system, including an array of piping, such that each mobile heat generation unit can be transported to the site and installed as a substantially stand-alone module or heat generation assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• F03G 7/04 - Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for using pressure differences or thermal differences occurring in nature
• E21B 34/06 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in wells
• E21B 36/00 - Heating, cooling or insulating arrangements for boreholes or wells, e.g. for use in permafrost zones
• E21B 47/07 - Temperature
• F01K 11/02 - Steam engine plants characterised by the engines being structurally combined with boilers or condensers the engines being turbines
• F01K 17/02 - Use of steam or condensate extracted or exhausted from steam engine plant for heating purposes, e.g. industrial, domestic
• F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours
• F03G 4/00 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy
• F03G 4/06 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy with fluid flashing

Abstract

Embodiments of systems and methods for generating power in the vicinity of a drilling rig are disclosed. During a drilling operation, heat generated by drilling fluid flowing from a borehole, exhaust from an engine, and/or fluid from an engine's water (or other fluid) jacket, for example, may be utilized by corresponding heat exchangers to facilitate heat transfer to a working fluid. The heated working fluid may cause an ORC unit to generate electrical power.

IPC Classes  ?

• F03G 7/04 - Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for using pressure differences or thermal differences occurring in nature
• E21B 34/02 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in well heads
• E21B 34/06 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in wells
• E21B 36/00 - Heating, cooling or insulating arrangements for boreholes or wells, e.g. for use in permafrost zones
• E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups
• E21B 47/07 - Temperature
• F01K 11/02 - Steam engine plants characterised by the engines being structurally combined with boilers or condensers the engines being turbines
• F01K 17/02 - Use of steam or condensate extracted or exhausted from steam engine plant for heating purposes, e.g. industrial, domestic
• F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours
• F03G 4/00 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy
• F03G 4/06 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy with fluid flashing

Abstract

Embodiments of systems and methods for generating power in the vicinity of a drilling rig are disclosed. During a drilling operation, heat generated by drilling fluid flowing from a borehole, exhaust from an engine, and/or fluid from an engine's water (or other fluid) jacket, for example, may be utilized by corresponding heat exchangers to facilitate heat transfer to a working fluid. The heated working fluid may cause an ORC unit to generate electrical power.

IPC Classes  ?

• F03G 7/04 - Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for using pressure differences or thermal differences occurring in nature
• E21B 47/07 - Temperature
• E21B 34/06 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in wells
• E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups
• F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours
• F03G 4/00 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy
• F03G 4/06 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy with fluid flashing
• E21B 36/00 - Heating, cooling or insulating arrangements for boreholes or wells, e.g. for use in permafrost zones
• F01K 11/02 - Steam engine plants characterised by the engines being structurally combined with boilers or condensers the engines being turbines
• F01K 17/02 - Use of steam or condensate extracted or exhausted from steam engine plant for heating purposes, e.g. industrial, domestic
• E21B 34/02 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in well heads

Abstract

Systems and methods for generating and a controller for controlling generation of geothermal power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation in the vicinity of a wellhead during hydrocarbon production to thereby supply electrical power to one or more of in-field operational equipment, a grid power structure, and an energy storage device. In an embodiment, during hydrocarbon production, a temperature of a flow of wellhead fluid from the wellhead or working fluid may be determined. If the temperature is above a vaporous phase change threshold of the working fluid, heat exchanger valves may be opened to divert flow of wellhead fluid to heat exchangers to facilitate heat transfer from the flow of wellhead fluid to working fluid through the heat exchangers, thereby to cause the working fluid to change from a liquid to vapor, the vapor to cause a generator to generate electrical power via rotation of an expander.

IPC Classes  ?

• F03G 7/04 - Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for using pressure differences or thermal differences occurring in nature
• E21B 47/07 - Temperature
• E21B 34/06 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in wells
• E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups
• F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours
• F03G 4/00 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy
• F03G 4/06 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy with fluid flashing
• E21B 36/00 - Heating, cooling or insulating arrangements for boreholes or wells, e.g. for use in permafrost zones
• F01K 11/02 - Steam engine plants characterised by the engines being structurally combined with boilers or condensers the engines being turbines
• F01K 17/02 - Use of steam or condensate extracted or exhausted from steam engine plant for heating purposes, e.g. industrial, domestic
• H02K 7/18 - Structural association of electric generators with mechanical driving motors, e.g.with turbines
• F24T 50/00 - Geothermal systems
• E21B 34/02 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in well heads
• F03G 7/00 - Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for

Abstract

Systems and generating power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation to supply electrical power. In embodiments, an inlet temperature of a flow of gas from a source to an ORC unit may be determined. The source may connect to a main pipeline. The main pipeline may connect to a supply pipeline. The supply pipeline may connect to the ORC unit thereby to allow gas to flow from the source to the ORC unit. Heat from the flow of gas may cause the ORC unit to generate electrical power. The outlet temperature of the flow of the gas from the ORC unit to a return pipe may be determined. A bypass valve, positioned on a bypass pipeline connecting the supply pipeline to the return pipeline, may be adjusted to a position sufficient to maintain temperature of the flow of gas above a threshold based on the inlet and outlet temperature.

IPC Classes  ?

• F02G 1/055 - Heaters or coolers
• F02G 1/05 - Controlling by varying the rate of flow or quantity of the working gas
• F02G 5/04 - Profiting from waste heat of exhaust gases in combination with other waste heat from combustion engines
• F01K 23/02 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids the engine cycles being thermally coupled
• F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours
• F01D 17/02 - Arrangement of sensing elements
• F01D 19/00 - Starting of machines or enginesRegulating, controlling, or safety means in connection therewith
• F01D 21/00 - Shutting-down of machines or engines, e.g. in emergencyRegulating, controlling, or safety means not otherwise provided for
• F24T 50/00 - Geothermal systems
• F03G 4/00 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy

Abstract

Systems and generating power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation to supply electrical power. In embodiments, an inlet temperature of a flow of gas from a source to an ORC unit may be determined. The source may connect to a main pipeline. The main pipeline may connect to a supply pipeline. The supply pipeline may connect to the ORC unit thereby to allow gas to flow from the source to the ORC unit. Heat from the flow of gas may cause the ORC unit to generate electrical power. The outlet temperature of the flow of the gas from the ORC unit to a return pipe may be determined. A flow of working fluid may be adjusted to a percentage sufficient to maintain temperature of the flow of compressed gas within the selected operating temperature range.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01K 23/06 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids the engine cycles being thermally coupled combustion heat from one cycle heating the fluid in another cycle
• F01K 23/00 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids
• F02G 1/06 - Controlling
• F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours
• F01K 23/18 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids characterised by adaptation for specific use
• F02G 5/04 - Profiting from waste heat of exhaust gases in combination with other waste heat from combustion engines
• F01K 23/02 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids the engine cycles being thermally coupled
• F01K 23/08 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids the engine cycles being thermally coupled combustion heat from one cycle heating the fluid in another cycle with working fluid of one cycle heating the fluid in another cycle

Abstract

Systems and generating power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation to supply electrical power. In embodiments, an inlet temperature of a flow of gas from a source to an ORC unit may be determined. The source may connect to a main pipeline. The main pipeline may connect to a supply pipeline. The supply pipeline may connect to the ORC unit thereby to allow gas to flow from the source to the ORC unit. Heat from the flow of gas may cause the ORC unit to generate electrical power. The outlet temperature of the flow of the gas from the ORC unit to a return pipe may be determined. A bypass valve, positioned on a bypass pipeline connecting the supply pipeline to the return pipeline, may be adjusted to a position sufficient to maintain temperature of the flow of gas above a threshold based on the inlet and outlet temperature.

IPC Classes  ?

• F02G 1/055 - Heaters or coolers
• F02G 1/05 - Controlling by varying the rate of flow or quantity of the working gas
• F02G 5/04 - Profiting from waste heat of exhaust gases in combination with other waste heat from combustion engines
• F01K 23/02 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids the engine cycles being thermally coupled
• F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours
• F01D 17/02 - Arrangement of sensing elements
• F01D 19/00 - Starting of machines or enginesRegulating, controlling, or safety means in connection therewith
• F01D 21/00 - Shutting-down of machines or engines, e.g. in emergencyRegulating, controlling, or safety means not otherwise provided for
• F24T 50/00 - Geothermal systems
• F03G 4/00 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy

Abstract

Embodiments of systems and methods for generating power in the vicinity of a drilling rig are disclosed. During a drilling operation, heat generated by drilling fluid flowing from a borehole, exhaust from an engine, and/or fluid from an engine's water (or other fluid) jacket, for example, may be utilized by corresponding heat exchangers to facilitate heat transfer to a working fluid. The heated working fluid may cause an ORC unit to generate electrical power.

IPC Classes  ?

• F03G 7/04 - Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for using pressure differences or thermal differences occurring in nature
• F01K 17/02 - Use of steam or condensate extracted or exhausted from steam engine plant for heating purposes, e.g. industrial, domestic
• F03G 4/06 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy with fluid flashing
• E21B 34/06 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in wells
• E21B 36/00 - Heating, cooling or insulating arrangements for boreholes or wells, e.g. for use in permafrost zones
• F03G 4/00 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy
• F01K 11/02 - Steam engine plants characterised by the engines being structurally combined with boilers or condensers the engines being turbines
• E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups
• F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours
• E21B 47/07 - Temperature
• E21B 34/02 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in well heads

Abstract

Systems and generating power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation to supply electrical power. In embodiments, an inlet temperature of a flow of gas from a source to an ORC unit may be determined. The source may connect to a main pipeline. The main pipeline may connect to a supply pipeline. The supply pipeline may connect to the ORC unit thereby to allow gas to flow from the source to the ORC unit. Heat from the flow of gas may cause the ORC unit to generate electrical power. The outlet temperature of the flow of the gas from the ORC unit to a return pipe may be determined. A bypass valve, positioned on a bypass pipeline connecting the supply pipeline to the return pipeline, may be adjusted to a position sufficient to maintain temperature of the flow of gas above a threshold based on the inlet and outlet temperature.

IPC Classes  ?

• F02G 1/055 - Heaters or coolers
• F01D 21/00 - Shutting-down of machines or engines, e.g. in emergencyRegulating, controlling, or safety means not otherwise provided for
• F24T 50/00 - Geothermal systems
• F01D 17/02 - Arrangement of sensing elements
• F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours
• F01K 23/02 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids the engine cycles being thermally coupled
• F02G 1/05 - Controlling by varying the rate of flow or quantity of the working gas
• F02G 5/04 - Profiting from waste heat of exhaust gases in combination with other waste heat from combustion engines
• F03G 4/00 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy
• F01D 19/00 - Starting of machines or enginesRegulating, controlling, or safety means in connection therewith

Abstract

Systems and methods for generating electrical power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation include one or more heat exchangers incorporated into mobile heat generation units, and which will receive a heated fluid flow from one or more heat sources, and transfer heat therefrom to a working fluid that is circulated through an ORC unit for generation of power. In embodiments, the mobile heat generation units comprise pre-packaged modules with one or more heat exchangers connected to a pump of a recirculation system, including an array of piping, such that each mobile heat generation unit can be transported to the site and installed as a substantially stand-alone module or heat generation assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• F03G 7/04 - Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for using pressure differences or thermal differences occurring in nature
• F01K 17/02 - Use of steam or condensate extracted or exhausted from steam engine plant for heating purposes, e.g. industrial, domestic
• E21B 36/00 - Heating, cooling or insulating arrangements for boreholes or wells, e.g. for use in permafrost zones
• E21B 34/06 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in wells
• F03G 4/06 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy with fluid flashing
• F03G 4/00 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy
• F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours
• F01K 11/02 - Steam engine plants characterised by the engines being structurally combined with boilers or condensers the engines being turbines
• E21B 47/07 - Temperature

Abstract

Systems and generating power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation to supply electrical power. In embodiments, an inlet temperature of a flow of gas from a source to an ORC unit may be determined. The source may connect to a main pipeline. The main pipeline may connect to a supply pipeline. The supply pipeline may connect to the ORC unit thereby to allow gas to flow from the source to the ORC unit. Heat from the flow of gas may cause the ORC unit to generate electrical power. The outlet temperature of the flow of the gas from the ORC unit to a return pipe may be determined. A flow of working fluid may be adjusted to a percentage sufficient to maintain temperature of the flow of compressed gas within the selected operating temperature range.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01K 23/06 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids the engine cycles being thermally coupled combustion heat from one cycle heating the fluid in another cycle
• F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours
• F01K 23/08 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids the engine cycles being thermally coupled combustion heat from one cycle heating the fluid in another cycle with working fluid of one cycle heating the fluid in another cycle
• F01K 23/18 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids characterised by adaptation for specific use
• F01K 23/00 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids
• F02G 5/04 - Profiting from waste heat of exhaust gases in combination with other waste heat from combustion engines
• F01K 23/02 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids the engine cycles being thermally coupled
• F02G 1/06 - Controlling

Abstract

Systems and methods for generating and a controller for controlling generation of geothermal power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation to thereby supply electrical power to one or more of in-field operational equipment, a grid power structure, and an energy storage device. In an embodiment, during hydrocarbon production, a temperature of a flow of heated fluid from a source or working fluid may be determined. If the temperature is above a vaporous phase change threshold of the working fluid, heat exchanger valves may be opened to divert flow of heated fluid to heat exchangers to facilitate heat transfer from the flow of wellhead fluid to working fluid through the heat exchangers, thereby to cause the working fluid to change from a liquid to vapor, the vapor to cause a generator to generate electrical power via rotation of an expander.

IPC Classes  ?

• F03G 4/00 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy
• E21B 36/00 - Heating, cooling or insulating arrangements for boreholes or wells, e.g. for use in permafrost zones
• E21B 47/07 - Temperature
• E21B 47/10 - Locating fluid leaks, intrusions or movements
• F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours
• F24T 10/00 - Geothermal collectors
• F24T 50/00 - Geothermal systems

Abstract

Systems and generating power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation to supply electrical power. In embodiments, an inlet temperature of a flow of gas from a source to an ORC unit may be determined. The source may connect to a main pipeline. The main pipeline may connect to a supply pipeline. The supply pipeline may connect to the ORC unit thereby to allow gas to flow from the source to the ORC unit. Heat from the flow of gas may cause the ORC unit to generate electrical power. The outlet temperature of the flow of the gas from the ORC unit to a return pipe may be determined. A bypass valve, positioned on a bypass pipeline connecting the supply pipeline to the return pipeline, may be adjusted to a position sufficient to maintain temperature of the flow of gas above a threshold based on the inlet and outlet temperature.

IPC Classes  ?

• F02G 1/055 - Heaters or coolers
• F02G 1/05 - Controlling by varying the rate of flow or quantity of the working gas
• F02G 5/04 - Profiting from waste heat of exhaust gases in combination with other waste heat from combustion engines
• F01K 23/02 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids the engine cycles being thermally coupled
• F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours
• F01D 17/02 - Arrangement of sensing elements
• F01D 19/00 - Starting of machines or enginesRegulating, controlling, or safety means in connection therewith
• F01D 21/00 - Shutting-down of machines or engines, e.g. in emergencyRegulating, controlling, or safety means not otherwise provided for
• F24T 50/00 - Geothermal systems
• F03G 4/00 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy

Abstract

Systems and methods for generating and a controller for controlling generation of geothermal power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation in the vicinity of a wellhead during hydrocarbon production to thereby supply electrical power to one or more of in-field operational equipment, a grid power structure, and an energy storage device. In an embodiment, during hydrocarbon production, a temperature of a flow of wellhead fluid from the wellhead or working fluid may be determined. If the temperature is above a vaporous phase change threshold of the working fluid, heat exchanger valves may be opened to divert flow of wellhead fluid to heat exchangers to facilitate heat transfer from the flow of wellhead fluid to working fluid through the heat exchangers, thereby to cause the working fluid to change from a liquid to vapor, the vapor to cause a generator to generate electrical power via rotation of an expander.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 47/07 - Temperature
• E21B 34/02 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in well heads
• E21B 34/06 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in wells
• E21B 36/00 - Heating, cooling or insulating arrangements for boreholes or wells, e.g. for use in permafrost zones
• E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups
• F01K 11/02 - Steam engine plants characterised by the engines being structurally combined with boilers or condensers the engines being turbines
• F01K 17/02 - Use of steam or condensate extracted or exhausted from steam engine plant for heating purposes, e.g. industrial, domestic
• F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours
• F03G 4/00 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy
• F03G 4/06 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy with fluid flashing
• F03G 7/00 - Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for
• F03G 7/04 - Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for using pressure differences or thermal differences occurring in nature
• F24T 50/00 - Geothermal systems
• H02K 7/18 - Structural association of electric generators with mechanical driving motors, e.g.with turbines

Abstract

Systems and methods for generating and a controller for controlling generation of geothermal power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation to thereby supply electrical power to one or more of in-field operational equipment, a grid power structure, and an energy storage device. In an embodiment, during hydrocarbon production, a temperature of a flow of heated fluid from a source or working fluid may be determined. If the temperature is above a vaporous phase change threshold of the working fluid, heat exchanger valves may be opened to divert flow of heated fluid to heat exchangers to facilitate heat transfer from the flow of wellhead fluid to working fluid through the heat exchangers, thereby to cause the working fluid to change from a liquid to vapor, the vapor to cause a generator to generate electrical power via rotation of an expander.

IPC Classes  ?

• F03G 4/00 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy
• E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups
• E21B 47/07 - Temperature
• F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours
• F24T 50/00 - Geothermal systems
• F24T 10/00 - Geothermal collectors

Abstract

Systems and generating power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation to supply electrical power. In embodiments, an inlet temperature of a flow of gas from a source to an ORC unit may be determined. The source may connect to a main pipeline. The main pipeline may connect to a supply pipeline. The supply pipeline may connect to the ORC unit thereby to allow gas to flow from the source to the ORC unit. Heat from the flow of gas may cause the ORC unit to generate electrical power. The outlet temperature of the flow of the gas from the ORC unit to a return pipe may be determined. A bypass valve, positioned on a bypass pipeline connecting the supply pipeline to the return pipeline, may be adjusted to a position sufficient to maintain temperature of the flow of gas above a threshold based on the inlet and outlet temperature.

IPC Classes  ?

• F02C 9/00 - Controlling gas-turbine plantsControlling fuel supply in air-breathing jet-propulsion plants

Abstract

Embodiments of systems and methods for generating power in the vicinity of a drilling rig are disclosed. During a drilling operation, heat generated by drilling fluid flowing from a borehole, exhaust from an engine, and/or fluid from an engine's water (or other fluid) jacket, for example, may be utilized by corresponding heat exchangers to facilitate heat transfer to a working fluid. The heated working fluid may cause an ORC unit to generate electrical power.

IPC Classes  ?

• F03G 7/04 - Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for using pressure differences or thermal differences occurring in nature
• E21B 47/07 - Temperature
• E21B 34/06 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in wells
• E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups
• F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours
• F03G 4/00 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy
• F03G 4/06 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy with fluid flashing
• E21B 36/00 - Heating, cooling or insulating arrangements for boreholes or wells, e.g. for use in permafrost zones
• F01K 11/02 - Steam engine plants characterised by the engines being structurally combined with boilers or condensers the engines being turbines
• F01K 17/02 - Use of steam or condensate extracted or exhausted from steam engine plant for heating purposes, e.g. industrial, domestic
• E21B 34/02 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in well heads

Abstract

Systems and methods for generating electrical power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation include one or more heat exchangers incorporated into mobile heat generation units, and which will receive a heated fluid flow from one or more heat sources, and transfer heat therefrom to a working fluid that is circulated through an ORC unit for generation of power. In embodiments, the mobile heat generation units comprise pre-packaged modules with one or more heat exchangers connected to a pump of a recirculation system, including an array of piping, such that each mobile heat generation unit can be transported to the site and installed as a substantially stand-alone module or heat generation assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• F03G 7/04 - Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for using pressure differences or thermal differences occurring in nature
• E21B 47/07 - Temperature
• E21B 34/06 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in wells
• F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours
• F03G 4/00 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy
• F03G 4/06 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy with fluid flashing
• E21B 36/00 - Heating, cooling or insulating arrangements for boreholes or wells, e.g. for use in permafrost zones
• F01K 11/02 - Steam engine plants characterised by the engines being structurally combined with boilers or condensers the engines being turbines
• F01K 17/02 - Use of steam or condensate extracted or exhausted from steam engine plant for heating purposes, e.g. industrial, domestic

Abstract

Systems and methods for generating and a controller for controlling generation of geothermal power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation in the vicinity of a wellhead during hydrocarbon production to thereby supply electrical power to one or more of in-field operational equipment, a grid power structure, and an energy storage device. In an embodiment, during hydrocarbon production, a temperature of a flow of wellhead fluid from the wellhead or working fluid may be determined. If the temperature is above a vaporous phase change threshold of the working fluid, heat exchanger valves may be opened to divert flow of wellhead fluid to heat exchangers to facilitate heat transfer from the flow of wellhead fluid to working fluid through the heat exchangers, thereby to cause the working fluid to change from a liquid to vapor, the vapor to cause a generator to generate electrical power via rotation of an expander.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01K 13/02 - Controlling, e.g. stopping or starting
• F01K 25/10 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours the vapours being cold, e.g. ammonia, carbon dioxide, ether
• F22B 1/16 - Methods of steam generation characterised by form of heating method by exploitation of the heat content of hot heat carriers the heat carrier being hot liquid or hot vapour, e.g. waste liquid, waste vapour
• F22B 35/00 - Control systems for steam boilers
• F22B 35/18 - Applications of computers to steam-boiler control
• F22B 37/38 - Determining or indicating operating conditions in steam boilers, e.g. monitoring direction or rate of water flow through water tubes

Abstract

Systems and methods for generating and a controller for controlling generation of geothermal power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation in the vicinity of a wellhead during hydrocarbon production to thereby supply electrical power to one or more of in-field operational equipment, a grid power structure, and an energy storage device. In an embodiment, during hydrocarbon production, a temperature of a flow of wellhead fluid from the wellhead or working fluid may be determined. If the temperature is above a vaporous phase change threshold of the working fluid, heat exchanger valves may be opened to divert flow of wellhead fluid to heat exchangers to facilitate heat transfer from the flow of wellhead fluid to working fluid through the heat exchangers, thereby to cause the working fluid to change from a liquid to vapor, the vapor to cause a generator to generate electrical power via rotation of an expander.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01K 13/02 - Controlling, e.g. stopping or starting
• F01K 25/10 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours the vapours being cold, e.g. ammonia, carbon dioxide, ether
• F22B 1/16 - Methods of steam generation characterised by form of heating method by exploitation of the heat content of hot heat carriers the heat carrier being hot liquid or hot vapour, e.g. waste liquid, waste vapour
• F22B 35/00 - Control systems for steam boilers
• F22B 35/18 - Applications of computers to steam-boiler control
• F22B 37/38 - Determining or indicating operating conditions in steam boilers, e.g. monitoring direction or rate of water flow through water tubes

Abstract

Systems and methods for generating and a controller for controlling generation of geothermal power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation in the vicinity of a wellhead during hydrocarbon production to thereby supply electrical power to one or more of in-field operational equipment, a grid power structure, and an energy storage device. In an embodiment, during hydrocarbon production, a temperature of a flow of wellhead fluid from the wellhead or working fluid may be determined. If the temperature is above a vaporous phase change threshold of the working fluid, heat exchanger valves may be opened to divert flow of wellhead fluid to heat exchangers to facilitate heat transfer from the flow of wellhead fluid to working fluid through the heat exchangers, thereby to cause the working fluid to change from a liquid to vapor, the vapor to cause a generator to generate electrical power via rotation of an expander.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01K 25/10 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours the vapours being cold, e.g. ammonia, carbon dioxide, ether
• F22B 1/16 - Methods of steam generation characterised by form of heating method by exploitation of the heat content of hot heat carriers the heat carrier being hot liquid or hot vapour, e.g. waste liquid, waste vapour
• F22B 35/00 - Control systems for steam boilers
• F22B 35/18 - Applications of computers to steam-boiler control
• F22B 37/38 - Determining or indicating operating conditions in steam boilers, e.g. monitoring direction or rate of water flow through water tubes
• F01K 13/02 - Controlling, e.g. stopping or starting

Abstract

Systems and methods for generating and a controller for controlling generation of geothermal power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation in the vicinity of a wellhead during hydrocarbon production to thereby supply electrical power to one or more of in-field operational equipment, a grid power structure, and an energy storage device. In an embodiment, during hydrocarbon production, a temperature of a flow of wellhead fluid from the wellhead or working fluid may be determined. If the temperature is above a vaporous phase change threshold of the working fluid, heat exchanger valves may be opened to divert flow of wellhead fluid to heat exchangers to facilitate heat transfer from the flow of wellhead fluid to working fluid through the heat exchangers, thereby to cause the working fluid to change from a liquid to vapor, the vapor to cause a generator to generate electrical power via rotation of an expander.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01K 13/02 - Controlling, e.g. stopping or starting
• F01K 25/10 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours the vapours being cold, e.g. ammonia, carbon dioxide, ether
• F22B 1/16 - Methods of steam generation characterised by form of heating method by exploitation of the heat content of hot heat carriers the heat carrier being hot liquid or hot vapour, e.g. waste liquid, waste vapour
• F22B 35/00 - Control systems for steam boilers
• F22B 35/18 - Applications of computers to steam-boiler control
• F22B 37/38 - Determining or indicating operating conditions in steam boilers, e.g. monitoring direction or rate of water flow through water tubes

Abstract

Systems and generating power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation to supply electrical power. In embodiments, an inlet temperature of a flow of gas from a source to an ORC unit may be determined. The source may connect to a main pipeline. The main pipeline may connect to a supply pipeline. The supply pipeline may connect to the ORC unit thereby to allow gas to flow from the source to the ORC unit. Heat from the flow of gas may cause the ORC unit to generate electrical power. The outlet temperature of the flow of the gas from the ORC unit to a return pipe may be determined. A bypass valve, positioned on a bypass pipeline connecting the supply pipeline to the return pipeline, may be adjusted to a position sufficient to maintain temperature of the flow of gas above a threshold based on the inlet and outlet temperature.

IPC Classes  ?

• F02G 1/05 - Controlling by varying the rate of flow or quantity of the working gas

Abstract

Embodiments of systems and methods for generating power in the vicinity of a drilling rig are disclosed. During a drilling operation, heat generated by drilling fluid flowing from a borehole, exhaust from an engine, and/or fluid from an engine's water (or other fluid) jacket, for example, may be utilized by corresponding heat exchangers to facilitate heat transfer to a working fluid. The heated working fluid may cause an ORC unit to generate electrical power.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 36/00 - Heating, cooling or insulating arrangements for boreholes or wells, e.g. for use in permafrost zones
• E21B 47/07 - Temperature
• F03G 7/04 - Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for using pressure differences or thermal differences occurring in nature

Abstract

Embodiments of systems and methods for generating power in the vicinity of a drilling rig are disclosed. During a drilling operation, heat generated by drilling fluid flowing from a borehole, exhaust from an engine, and/or fluid from an engine's water (or other fluid) jacket, for example, may be utilized by corresponding heat exchangers to facilitate heat transfer to a working fluid. The heated working fluid may cause an ORC unit to generate electrical power.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups
• F01D 15/10 - Adaptations for driving, or combinations with, electric generators
• F01K 7/16 - Steam engine plants characterised by the use of specific types of enginePlants or engines characterised by their use of special steam systems, cycles or processesControl means specially adapted for such systems, cycles or processesUse of withdrawn or exhaust steam for feed-water heating the engines being only of turbine type
• F01K 7/30 - Steam engine plants characterised by the use of specific types of enginePlants or engines characterised by their use of special steam systems, cycles or processesControl means specially adapted for such systems, cycles or processesUse of withdrawn or exhaust steam for feed-water heating the engines being only of turbine type the turbines using exhaust steam only
• F01K 27/00 - Plants for converting heat or fluid energy into mechanical energy, not otherwise provided for
• F01K 27/02 - Plants modified to use their waste heat, other than that of exhaust, e.g. engine-friction heat
• F01K 25/00 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for
• F01K 25/06 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using mixtures of different fluids

Abstract

Systems and generating power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation to supply electrical power. In embodiments, an inlet temperature of a flow of gas from a source to an ORC unit may be determined. The source may connect to a main pipeline. The main pipeline may connect to a supply pipeline. The supply pipeline may connect to the ORC unit thereby to allow gas to flow from the source to the ORC unit. Heat from the flow of gas may cause the ORC unit to generate electrical power. The outlet temperature of the flow of the gas from the ORC unit to a return pipe may be determined. A bypass valve, positioned on a bypass pipeline connecting the supply pipeline to the return pipeline, may be adjusted to a position sufficient to maintain temperature of the flow of gas above a threshold based on the inlet and outlet temperature.

IPC Classes  ?

• F02G 1/055 - Heaters or coolers

Abstract

Systems and generating power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation to supply electrical power. In embodiments, an inlet temperature of a flow of gas from a source to an ORC unit may be determined. The source may connect to a main pipeline. The main pipeline may connect to a supply pipeline. The supply pipeline may connect to the ORC unit thereby to allow gas to flow from the source to the ORC unit. Heat from the flow of gas may cause the ORC unit to generate electrical power. The outlet temperature of the flow of the gas from the ORC unit to a return pipe may be determined. A flow of working fluid may be adjusted to a percentage sufficient to maintain temperature of the flow of compressed gas within the selected operating temperature range.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01K 23/06 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids the engine cycles being thermally coupled combustion heat from one cycle heating the fluid in another cycle
• F02G 1/06 - Controlling
• F02G 5/04 - Profiting from waste heat of exhaust gases in combination with other waste heat from combustion engines
• F01K 23/00 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids
• F01K 23/08 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids the engine cycles being thermally coupled combustion heat from one cycle heating the fluid in another cycle with working fluid of one cycle heating the fluid in another cycle
• F01K 23/18 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids characterised by adaptation for specific use
• F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours
• F01K 23/02 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids the engine cycles being thermally coupled

Abstract

Systems and methods for generating and a controller for controlling generation of geothermal power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation in the vicinity of a wellhead during hydrocarbon production to thereby supply electrical power to one or more of in-field operational equipment, a grid power structure, and an energy storage device. In an embodiment, during hydrocarbon production, a temperature of a flow of wellhead fluid from the wellhead or working fluid may be determined. If the temperature is above a vaporous phase change threshold of the working fluid, heat exchanger valves may be opened to divert flow of wellhead fluid to heat exchangers to facilitate heat transfer from the flow of wellhead fluid to working fluid through the heat exchangers, thereby to cause the working fluid to change from a liquid to vapor, the vapor to cause a generator to generate electrical power via rotation of an expander.

IPC Classes  ?

• F03G 4/00 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy
• F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours
• E21B 34/02 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in well heads
• F03G 4/06 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy with fluid flashing
• E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups
• F03G 7/04 - Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for using pressure differences or thermal differences occurring in nature
• E21B 47/07 - Temperature
• E21B 34/06 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in wells
• E21B 36/00 - Heating, cooling or insulating arrangements for boreholes or wells, e.g. for use in permafrost zones
• F01K 11/02 - Steam engine plants characterised by the engines being structurally combined with boilers or condensers the engines being turbines
• F01K 17/02 - Use of steam or condensate extracted or exhausted from steam engine plant for heating purposes, e.g. industrial, domestic
• H02K 7/18 - Structural association of electric generators with mechanical driving motors, e.g.with turbines
• F24T 50/00 - Geothermal systems
• F03G 7/00 - Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for

Abstract

Embodiments of systems and methods for generating power in the vicinity of a drilling rig are disclosed. During a drilling operation, heat generated by drilling fluid flowing from a borehole, exhaust from an engine, and/or fluid from an engine's water (or other fluid) jacket, for example, may be utilized by corresponding heat exchangers to facilitate heat transfer to a working fluid. The heated working fluid may cause an ORC unit to generate electrical power.

IPC Classes  ?

• F03G 7/04 - Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for using pressure differences or thermal differences occurring in nature
• E21B 47/07 - Temperature
• E21B 34/06 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in wells
• E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups
• F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours
• F03G 4/00 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy
• F03G 4/06 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy with fluid flashing
• E21B 36/00 - Heating, cooling or insulating arrangements for boreholes or wells, e.g. for use in permafrost zones
• F01K 11/02 - Steam engine plants characterised by the engines being structurally combined with boilers or condensers the engines being turbines
• F01K 17/02 - Use of steam or condensate extracted or exhausted from steam engine plant for heating purposes, e.g. industrial, domestic
• E21B 34/02 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in well heads

Abstract

Embodiments of systems and methods for generating power in the vicinity of a drilling rig are disclosed. During a drilling operation, heat generated by drilling fluid flowing from a borehole, exhaust from an engine, and/or fluid from an engine's water (or other fluid) jacket, for example, may be utilized by corresponding heat exchangers to facilitate heat transfer to a working fluid. The heated working fluid may cause an ORC unit to generate electrical power.

IPC Classes  ?

• F03G 7/04 - Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for using pressure differences or thermal differences occurring in nature
• E21B 47/07 - Temperature
• E21B 34/06 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in wells
• E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups
• F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours
• F03G 4/00 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy
• F03G 4/06 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy with fluid flashing
• E21B 36/00 - Heating, cooling or insulating arrangements for boreholes or wells, e.g. for use in permafrost zones
• F01K 11/02 - Steam engine plants characterised by the engines being structurally combined with boilers or condensers the engines being turbines
• F01K 17/02 - Use of steam or condensate extracted or exhausted from steam engine plant for heating purposes, e.g. industrial, domestic
• E21B 34/02 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in well heads

Abstract

Systems and generating power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation to supply electrical power. In embodiments, an inlet temperature of a flow of gas from a source to an ORC unit may be determined. The source may connect to a main pipeline. The main pipeline may connect to a supply pipeline. The supply pipeline may connect to the ORC unit thereby to allow gas to flow from the source to the ORC unit. Heat from the flow of gas may cause the ORC unit to generate electrical power. The outlet temperature of the flow of the gas from the ORC unit to a return pipe may be determined. A bypass valve, positioned on a bypass pipeline connecting the supply pipeline to the return pipeline, may be adjusted to a position sufficient to maintain temperature of the flow of gas above a threshold based on the inlet and outlet temperature.

IPC Classes  ?

• F02G 1/055 - Heaters or coolers
• F01D 19/00 - Starting of machines or enginesRegulating, controlling, or safety means in connection therewith
• F02G 5/04 - Profiting from waste heat of exhaust gases in combination with other waste heat from combustion engines
• F01K 23/02 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids the engine cycles being thermally coupled
• F01D 17/02 - Arrangement of sensing elements
• F01D 21/00 - Shutting-down of machines or engines, e.g. in emergencyRegulating, controlling, or safety means not otherwise provided for
• F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours
• F02G 1/05 - Controlling by varying the rate of flow or quantity of the working gas
• F03G 4/00 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy
• F24T 50/00 - Geothermal systems

Abstract

Systems and methods for generating and a controller for controlling generation of geothermal power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation in the vicinity of a wellhead during hydrocarbon production to thereby supply electrical power to one or more of in-field operational equipment, a grid power structure, and an energy storage device. In an embodiment, during hydrocarbon production, a temperature of a flow of wellhead fluid from the wellhead or working fluid may be determined. If the temperature is above a vaporous phase change threshold of the working fluid, heat exchanger valves may be opened to divert flow of wellhead fluid to heat exchangers to facilitate heat transfer from the flow of wellhead fluid to working fluid through the heat exchangers, thereby to cause the working fluid to change from a liquid to vapor, the vapor to cause a generator to generate electrical power via rotation of an expander.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01K 13/02 - Controlling, e.g. stopping or starting
• F01K 25/10 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours the vapours being cold, e.g. ammonia, carbon dioxide, ether
• F22B 1/16 - Methods of steam generation characterised by form of heating method by exploitation of the heat content of hot heat carriers the heat carrier being hot liquid or hot vapour, e.g. waste liquid, waste vapour
• F22B 35/00 - Control systems for steam boilers
• F22B 35/18 - Applications of computers to steam-boiler control
• F22B 37/38 - Determining or indicating operating conditions in steam boilers, e.g. monitoring direction or rate of water flow through water tubes

Abstract

Systems and methods for generating and a controller for controlling generation of geothermal power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation to thereby supply electrical power to one or more of in-field operational equipment, a grid power structure, and an energy storage device. In an embodiment, during hydrocarbon production, a temperature of a flow of heated fluid from a source or working fluid may be determined. If the temperature is above a vaporous phase change threshold of the working fluid, heat exchanger valves may be opened to divert flow of heated fluid to heat exchangers to facilitate heat transfer from the flow of wellhead fluid to working fluid through the heat exchangers, thereby to cause the working fluid to change from a liquid to vapor, the vapor to cause a generator to generate electrical power via rotation of an expander.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01K 13/02 - Controlling, e.g. stopping or starting
• F01K 25/10 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours the vapours being cold, e.g. ammonia, carbon dioxide, ether
• F22B 1/16 - Methods of steam generation characterised by form of heating method by exploitation of the heat content of hot heat carriers the heat carrier being hot liquid or hot vapour, e.g. waste liquid, waste vapour
• F22B 35/00 - Control systems for steam boilers
• F22B 35/18 - Applications of computers to steam-boiler control
• F22B 37/38 - Determining or indicating operating conditions in steam boilers, e.g. monitoring direction or rate of water flow through water tubes

Abstract

Systems and methods for generating and a controller for controlling generation of geothermal power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation to thereby supply electrical power to one or more of in-field operational equipment, a grid power structure, and an energy storage device. In an embodiment, during hydrocarbon production, a temperature of a flow of heated fluid from a source or working fluid may be determined. If the temperature is above a vaporous phase change threshold of the working fluid, heat exchanger valves may be opened to divert flow of heated fluid to heat exchangers to facilitate heat transfer from the flow of wellhead fluid to working fluid through the heat exchangers, thereby to cause the working fluid to change from a liquid to vapor, the vapor to cause a generator to generate electrical power via rotation of an expander.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01K 13/02 - Controlling, e.g. stopping or starting
• F01K 25/10 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours the vapours being cold, e.g. ammonia, carbon dioxide, ether
• F22B 1/16 - Methods of steam generation characterised by form of heating method by exploitation of the heat content of hot heat carriers the heat carrier being hot liquid or hot vapour, e.g. waste liquid, waste vapour
• F22B 35/00 - Control systems for steam boilers
• F22B 35/18 - Applications of computers to steam-boiler control
• F22B 37/38 - Determining or indicating operating conditions in steam boilers, e.g. monitoring direction or rate of water flow through water tubes

Abstract

Systems and generating power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation to supply electrical power. In embodiments, an inlet temperature of a flow of gas from a source to an ORC unit may be determined. The source may connect to a main pipeline. The main pipeline may connect to a supply pipeline. The supply pipeline may connect to the ORC unit thereby to allow gas to flow from the source to the ORC unit. Heat from the flow of gas may cause the ORC unit to generate electrical power. The outlet temperature of the flow of the gas from the ORC unit to a return pipe may be determined. A bypass valve, positioned on a bypass pipeline connecting the supply pipeline to the return pipeline, may be adjusted to a position sufficient to maintain temperature of the flow of gas above a threshold based on the inlet and outlet temperature.

IPC Classes  ?

• F02G 1/055 - Heaters or coolers

Abstract

Systems and generating power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation to supply electrical power. In embodiments, an inlet temperature of a flow of gas from a source to an ORC unit may be determined. The source may connect to a main pipeline. The main pipeline may connect to a supply pipeline. The supply pipeline may connect to the ORC unit thereby to allow gas to flow from the source to the ORC unit. Heat from the flow of gas may cause the ORC unit to generate electrical power. The outlet temperature of the flow of the gas from the ORC unit to a return pipe may be determined. A flow of working fluid may be adjusted to a percentage sufficient to maintain temperature of the flow of compressed gas within the selected operating temperature range.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01K 25/00 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for
• F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours
• F01K 23/02 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids the engine cycles being thermally coupled
• F02G 1/055 - Heaters or coolers
• F02G 1/05 - Controlling by varying the rate of flow or quantity of the working gas

Abstract

Systems and generating power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation to supply electrical power. In embodiments, an inlet temperature of a flow of gas from a source to an ORC unit may be determined. The source may connect to a main pipeline. The main pipeline may connect to a supply pipeline. The supply pipeline may connect to the ORC unit thereby to allow gas to flow from the source to the ORC unit. Heat from the flow of gas may cause the ORC unit to generate electrical power. The outlet temperature of the flow of the gas from the ORC unit to a return pipe may be determined. A bypass valve, positioned on a bypass pipeline connecting the supply pipeline to the return pipeline, may be adjusted to a position sufficient to maintain temperature of the flow of gas above a threshold based on the inlet and outlet temperature.

IPC Classes  ?

• F01K 25/04 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for the fluid being in different phases, e.g. foamed
• F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours
• F01K 21/04 - Steam engine plants not otherwise provided for using mixtures of steam and gasPlants generating or heating steam by bringing water or steam into direct contact with hot gas
• F03G 4/00 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy

Abstract

Embodiments of systems and methods for generating power in the vicinity of a drilling rig are disclosed. During a drilling operation, heat generated by drilling fluid flowing from a borehole, exhaust from an engine, and/or fluid from an engine's water (or other fluid) jacket, for example, may be utilized by corresponding heat exchangers to facilitate heat transfer to a working fluid. The heated working fluid may cause an ORC unit to generate electrical power.

IPC Classes  ?

• F03G 7/04 - Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for using pressure differences or thermal differences occurring in nature
• F03G 4/00 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy
• F24T 50/00 - Geothermal systems
• E21B 21/01 - Arrangements for handling drilling fluids or cuttings outside the borehole, e.g. mud boxes
• E21B 21/06 - Arrangements for treating drilling fluids outside the borehole

Abstract

Systems and methods for generating electrical power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation include one or more heat exchangers incorporated into mobile heat generation units, and which will receive a heated fluid flow from one or more heat sources, and transfer heat therefrom to a working fluid that is circulated through an ORC unit for generation of power. In embodiments, the mobile heat generation units comprise pre-packaged modules with one or more heat exchangers connected to a pump of a recirculation system, including an array of piping, such that each mobile heat generation unit can be transported to the site and installed as a substantially stand-alone module or heat generation assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 47/07 - Temperature
• E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups
• F01K 17/02 - Use of steam or condensate extracted or exhausted from steam engine plant for heating purposes, e.g. industrial, domestic
• F01K 11/02 - Steam engine plants characterised by the engines being structurally combined with boilers or condensers the engines being turbines
• F01K 25/10 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours the vapours being cold, e.g. ammonia, carbon dioxide, ether
• F01K 13/02 - Controlling, e.g. stopping or starting

Abstract

Systems and methods for generating and a controller for controlling generation of geothermal power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation to thereby supply electrical power to one or more of in-field operational equipment, a grid power structure, and an energy storage device. In an embodiment, during hydrocarbon production, a temperature of a flow of heated fluid from a source or working fluid may be determined. If the temperature is above a vaporous phase change threshold of the working fluid, heat exchanger valves may be opened to divert flow of heated fluid to heat exchangers to facilitate heat transfer from the flow of wellhead fluid to working fluid through the heat exchangers, thereby to cause the working fluid to change from a liquid to vapor, the vapor to cause a generator to generate electrical power via rotation of an expander.

IPC Classes  ?

• F03G 4/00 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy
• E21B 47/10 - Locating fluid leaks, intrusions or movements
• E21B 47/07 - Temperature
• E21B 36/00 - Heating, cooling or insulating arrangements for boreholes or wells, e.g. for use in permafrost zones
• F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours
• F24T 10/00 - Geothermal collectors
• F24T 50/00 - Geothermal systems

Abstract

Systems and generating power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation to supply electrical power. In embodiments, an inlet temperature of a flow of gas from a source to an ORC unit may be determined. The source may connect to a main pipeline. The main pipeline may connect to a supply pipeline. The supply pipeline may connect to the ORC unit thereby to allow gas to flow from the source to the ORC unit. Heat from the flow of gas may cause the ORC unit to generate electrical power. The outlet temperature of the flow of the gas from the ORC unit to a return pipe may be determined. A bypass valve, positioned on a bypass pipeline connecting the supply pipeline to the return pipeline, may be adjusted to a position sufficient to maintain temperature of the flow of gas above a threshold based on the inlet and outlet temperature.

IPC Classes  ?

• F02G 1/05 - Controlling by varying the rate of flow or quantity of the working gas
• F02G 5/04 - Profiting from waste heat of exhaust gases in combination with other waste heat from combustion engines
• F02G 1/055 - Heaters or coolers

Abstract

Systems and methods for generating and a controller for controlling generation of geothermal power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation to thereby supply electrical power to one or more of in-field operational equipment, a grid power structure, and an energy storage device. In an embodiment, during hydrocarbon production, a temperature of a flow of heated fluid from a source or working fluid may be determined. If the temperature is above a vaporous phase change threshold of the working fluid, heat exchanger valves may be opened to divert flow of heated fluid to heat exchangers to facilitate heat transfer from the flow of wellhead fluid to working fluid through the heat exchangers, thereby to cause the working fluid to change from a liquid to vapor, the vapor to cause a generator to generate electrical power via rotation of an expander.

IPC Classes  ?

• F03G 4/00 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy
• E21B 47/07 - Temperature
• F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours
• E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups
• F24T 10/00 - Geothermal collectors
• F24T 50/00 - Geothermal systems

Abstract

Systems and generating power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation to supply electrical power. In embodiments, an inlet temperature of a flow of gas from a source to an ORC unit may be determined. The source may connect to a main pipeline. The main pipeline may connect to a supply pipeline. The supply pipeline may connect to the ORC unit thereby to allow gas to flow from the source to the ORC unit. Heat from the flow of gas may cause the ORC unit to generate electrical power. The outlet temperature of the flow of the gas from the ORC unit to a return pipe may be determined. A bypass valve, positioned on a bypass pipeline connecting the supply pipeline to the return pipeline, may be adjusted to a position sufficient to maintain temperature of the flow of gas above a threshold based on the inlet and outlet temperature.

IPC Classes  ?

• F02G 1/05 - Controlling by varying the rate of flow or quantity of the working gas
• F02G 1/055 - Heaters or coolers
• F02G 5/04 - Profiting from waste heat of exhaust gases in combination with other waste heat from combustion engines

Abstract

Systems and generating power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation to supply electrical power. In embodiments, an inlet temperature of a flow of gas from a source to an ORC unit may be determined. The source may connect to a main pipeline. The main pipeline may connect to a supply pipeline. The supply pipeline may connect to the ORC unit thereby to allow gas to flow from the source to the ORC unit. Heat from the flow of gas may cause the ORC unit to generate electrical power. The outlet temperature of the flow of the gas from the ORC unit to a return pipe may be determined. A bypass valve, positioned on a bypass pipeline connecting the supply pipeline to the return pipeline, may be adjusted to a position sufficient to maintain temperature of the flow of gas above a threshold based on the inlet and outlet temperature.

IPC Classes  ?

• F02G 1/055 - Heaters or coolers
• F02G 1/05 - Controlling by varying the rate of flow or quantity of the working gas
• F02G 5/04 - Profiting from waste heat of exhaust gases in combination with other waste heat from combustion engines
• F01K 23/02 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids the engine cycles being thermally coupled
• F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours
• F01D 17/02 - Arrangement of sensing elements
• F01D 19/00 - Starting of machines or enginesRegulating, controlling, or safety means in connection therewith
• F01D 21/00 - Shutting-down of machines or engines, e.g. in emergencyRegulating, controlling, or safety means not otherwise provided for

Abstract

Systems and methods for generating and a controller for controlling generation of geothermal power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation to thereby supply electrical power to one or more of in-field operational equipment, a grid power structure, and an energy storage device. In an embodiment, during hydrocarbon production, a temperature of a flow of heated fluid from a source or working fluid may be determined. If the temperature is above a vaporous phase change threshold of the working fluid, heat exchanger valves may be opened to divert flow of heated fluid to heat exchangers to facilitate heat transfer from the flow of wellhead fluid to working fluid through the heat exchangers, thereby to cause the working fluid to change from a liquid to vapor, the vapor to cause a generator to generate electrical power via rotation of an expander.

IPC Classes  ?

• F03G 4/00 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy
• E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups
• E21B 47/07 - Temperature
• F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours

Abstract

Systems and methods for generating and a controller for controlling generation of geothermal power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation in the vicinity of a wellhead during hydrocarbon production to thereby supply electrical power to one or more of in-field operational equipment, a grid power structure, and an energy storage device. In an embodiment, during hydrocarbon production, a temperature of a flow of wellhead fluid from the wellhead or working fluid may be determined. If the temperature is above a vaporous phase change threshold of the working fluid, heat exchanger valves may be opened to divert flow of wellhead fluid to heat exchangers to facilitate heat transfer from the flow of wellhead fluid to working fluid through the heat exchangers, thereby to cause the working fluid to change from a liquid to vapor, the vapor to cause a generator to generate electrical power via rotation of an expander.

IPC Classes  ?

• F03G 4/00 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy
• F03G 4/06 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy with fluid flashing
• E21B 34/02 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in well heads
• E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups
• F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours

Abstract

Systems and methods for generating and a controller for controlling generation of geothermal power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation in the vicinity of a wellhead during hydrocarbon production to thereby supply electrical power to one or more of in-field operational equipment, a grid power structure, and an energy storage device. In an embodiment, during hydrocarbon production, a temperature of a flow of wellhead fluid from the wellhead or working fluid may be determined. If the temperature is above a vaporous phase change threshold of the working fluid, heat exchanger valves may be opened to divert flow of wellhead fluid to heat exchangers to facilitate heat transfer from the flow of wellhead fluid to working fluid through the heat exchangers, thereby to cause the working fluid to change from a liquid to vapor, the vapor to cause a generator to generate electrical power via rotation of an expander.

IPC Classes  ?

• F03G 7/04 - Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for using pressure differences or thermal differences occurring in nature
• E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups
• E21B 47/07 - Temperature
• F03G 4/00 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy
• F24T 50/00 - Geothermal systems
• E21B 34/06 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in wells

Abstract

Systems and methods for generating and a controller for controlling generation of geothermal power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation in the vicinity of a wellhead during hydrocarbon production to thereby supply electrical power to one or more of in-field operational equipment, a grid power structure, and an energy storage device. In an embodiment, during hydrocarbon production, a temperature of a flow of wellhead fluid from the wellhead or working fluid may be determined. If the temperature is above a vaporous phase change threshold of the working fluid, heat exchanger valves may be opened to divert flow of wellhead fluid to heat exchangers to facilitate heat transfer from the flow of wellhead fluid to working fluid through the heat exchangers, thereby to cause the working fluid to change from a liquid to vapor, the vapor to cause a generator to generate electrical power via rotation of an expander.

IPC Classes  ?

• F03G 7/04 - Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for using pressure differences or thermal differences occurring in nature
• E21B 47/07 - Temperature
• E21B 34/06 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in wells
• E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups
• F03G 4/00 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy
• F24T 50/00 - Geothermal systems

Abstract

Systems and methods for generating and a controller for controlling generation of geothermal power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation in the vicinity of a wellhead during hydrocarbon production to thereby supply electrical power to one or more of in-field operational equipment, a grid power structure, and an energy storage device. In an embodiment, during hydrocarbon production, a temperature of a flow of wellhead fluid from the wellhead or working fluid may be determined. If the temperature is above a vaporous phase change threshold of the working fluid, heat exchanger valves may be opened to divert flow of wellhead fluid to heat exchangers to facilitate heat transfer from the flow of wellhead fluid to working fluid through the heat exchangers, thereby to cause the working fluid to change from a liquid to vapor, the vapor to cause a generator to generate electrical power via rotation of an expander.

IPC Classes  ?

• F03G 4/00 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy
• F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours
• F01K 11/02 - Steam engine plants characterised by the engines being structurally combined with boilers or condensers the engines being turbines
• F01K 17/02 - Use of steam or condensate extracted or exhausted from steam engine plant for heating purposes, e.g. industrial, domestic
• F03G 4/06 - Devices for producing mechanical power from geothermal energy with fluid flashing
• E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups
• E21B 47/07 - Temperature
• E21B 36/00 - Heating, cooling or insulating arrangements for boreholes or wells, e.g. for use in permafrost zones
• H02K 7/18 - Structural association of electric generators with mechanical driving motors, e.g.with turbines

Abstract

Systems and methods for generating and a controller for controlling generation of geothermal power in an organic Rankine cycle (ORC) operation in the vicinity of a wellhead during hydrocarbon production to thereby supply electrical power to one or more of in-field operational equipment, a grid power structure, and an energy storage device. In an embodiment, during hydrocarbon production, a temperature of a flow of wellhead fluid from the wellhead or working fluid may be determined. If the temperature is above a vaporous phase change threshold of the working fluid, heat exchanger valves may be opened to divert flow of wellhead fluid to heat exchangers to facilitate heat transfer from the flow of wellhead fluid to working fluid through the heat exchangers, thereby to cause the working fluid to change from a liquid to vapor, the vapor to cause a generator to generate electrical power via rotation of an expander.

IPC Classes  ?

• F03G 7/04 - Mechanical-power-producing mechanisms, not otherwise provided for or using energy sources not otherwise provided for using pressure differences or thermal differences occurring in nature
• E21B 47/07 - Temperature
• E21B 34/06 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in wells
• E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups
• F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours

Goods & Services

(1) Installation, maintenance and repair of energy generation equipment (2) Generation of power; supplying power services

Goods & Services

(1) Installation, maintenance and repair of energy generation equipment (2) Generation of power; supplying power services

Goods & Services

(1) Installation, maintenance and repair of energy generation equipment (2) Generation of power; supplying power services

Goods & Services

Installation, maintenance, and repair of thermal energy production systems and alternative energy products for residential and commercial use Utility services, namely, transmission of electricity generated from thermal power generation

Goods & Services

Generation of power

Goods & Services

Installation, maintenance, and repair of thermal energy production systems and alternative energy products for residential and commercial use Utility services, namely, transmission of electricity generated from thermal power generation

Goods & Services

Installation, maintenance, and repair of thermal energy production systems and alternative energy products for residential and commercial use Utility services, namely, transmission of electricity generated from thermal power generation

Goods & Services

Generation of power

Goods & Services

Generation of power