Gauge cutter and sampler apparatus

Information

  • Patent Grant
  • 11867012
  • Patent Number
    11,867,012
  • Date Filed
    Monday, December 6, 2021
    3 years ago
  • Date Issued
    Tuesday, January 9, 2024
    11 months ago
Abstract
An apparatus includes a first body, a second body, a shear pin, and a divider. The first body includes a coupling. The second body includes a cutter blade. The shear pin is configured to hold the position of the second body relative to the first body in an open position. The coupling is configured to couple the first body to the second body in a closed position. In the open position, the apparatus defines first and second flow paths for fluids and solids to pass through the apparatus. The first flow path is defined through the first body and through an inner bore of the divider. The second flow path is defined through the first body and through an annulus surrounding the divider. In the closed position, the second flow path is closed, such that solids remain in the annulus surrounding the divider.
Description
TECHNICAL FIELD

This disclosure relates to a wellbore tool for gauging a wellbore and sampling solids in the wellbore.


BACKGROUND

Gauge cutters are commonly used in petroleum industry for ensuring accessibility of tubing/casing/liner prior to running any other sub-surface tools inside the well. A gauge cutter is a tool with a round, open-ended bottom which is milled to an accurate size. Large openings above the bottom of the tool allow for fluid bypass while running in the hole. Often a gauge ring will be the first tool run on a slickline operation. A gauge cutter can also be used to remove light paraffin that may have built up in the casing and drift runs also. For sampling or removing the paraffin or any other mechanical debris, formation sand, scale sand bailer is used.


SUMMARY

Certain aspects of the subject matter described can be implemented as a wellbore gauge cutter apparatus. The apparatus includes a first body. The first body defines a first opening. The first body includes a snap ring. The apparatus includes a second body. The second body includes a gauge cutter configured to dislodge solids from an inner wall of a wellbore. The snap ring of the first body is configured to hold a relative position of the second body to the first body in a closed position in response to the snap ring contacting the second body. The first body and the second body cooperatively define an inner volume. The second body defines a second opening. The apparatus includes a shear pin that passes through the second opening and extends into the first body. The shear pin is configured to hold the relative position of the second body to the first body in an open position while the shear pin is intact. The second body is configured to be able to move relative to the first body in response to the shear pin being sheared. The apparatus includes a hollow cylindrical divider disposed within the inner volume. The hollow cylindrical divider defines an inner bore. In the open position, the apparatus defines a first flow path for fluids and solids to pass through the apparatus. The first flow path is defined through the first opening, through the inner bore of the hollow cylindrical divider, and through the gauge cutter. In the open position, the apparatus defines a second flow path for fluids and solids to pass through the apparatus. The second flow path is defined through the first opening, through an annulus surrounding the hollow cylindrical divider, and through the gauge cutter. In the closed position, the second flow path is closed, such that solids remain in the annulus surrounding the hollow cylindrical divider.


This, and other aspects, can include one or more of the following features. In some implementations, the first body includes a first uphole end and a first downhole end. In some implementations, the first opening is located between the first uphole end and the first downhole end. In some implementations, the snap ring is located between the first opening and the first downhole end. In some implementations, the second body includes a second uphole end and a second downhole end. In some implementations, the second body includes an outer wall that extends from the second uphole end to the second downhole end. In some implementations, the second opening is located on and extends through the outer wall. In some implementations, the gauge cutter is located at the second downhole end. In some implementations, the snap ring has an outer profile that complements an inner profile of the second body. In some implementations, the snap ring is configured to hold the relative position of the second body to the first body in the closed position in response to the snap ring contacting the inner profile of the second body. In some implementations, the hollow cylindrical divider defines multiple apertures. In some implementations, the first body includes a connector head located at the first uphole end. In some implementations, the connector head is configured to interface with a sucker rod or wireline. In some implementations, the first body includes a magnet. In some implementations, the magnet is disposed on an outer surface of the first body. In some implementations, the apparatus includes a sensor unit. In some implementations, the sensor unit includes a casing-collar locator, an inclination sensor, a pressure sensor, a temperature sensor, or any combination of these.


Certain aspects of the subject matter described can be implemented as an apparatus. The apparatus includes a first body, a second body, a shear pin, and a divider. The first body includes a coupling. The second body includes a cutter blade. The coupling is separated from contact with the second body in an open position. The coupling is configured to couple the first body to the second body in a closed position in response to the coupling contacting the second body. The first body and the second body cooperatively define an inner volume. The shear pin extends from the second body and into the first body. The shear pin is configured to hold the position of the second body relative to the first body in the open position while the shear pin is intact. The second body is configured to be able to move relative to the first body in response to the shear pin being sheared. The divider is disposed within the inner volume. The divider defines an inner bore. In the open position, the apparatus defines first and second flow paths for fluids and solids to pass through the apparatus. The first flow path is defined through the first body and through the inner bore of the divider. The second flow path is defined through the first body and through an annulus surrounding the divider. In the closed position, the second flow path is closed, such that solids remain in the annulus surrounding the divider.


This, and other aspects, can include one or more of the following features. In some implementations, the divider is threadedly coupled to the first body. In some implementations, the cutter blade is a gauge cutter configured to dislodge solids from an inner wall of a wellbore. In some implementations, the coupling includes a snap ring that has an outer profile that complements an inner profile of the second body. In some implementations, the divider is cylindrical and defines multiple apertures. In some implementations, the first body includes a connector head configured to interface with a sucker rod or wireline. In some implementations, the first body includes a magnet disposed on an outer surface of the first body. In some implementations, the apparatus includes a sensor unit that includes a casing-collar locator, an inclination sensor, a pressure sensor, a temperature sensor, or any combination of these.


Certain aspects of the subject matter described can be implemented as a method. The method is implemented by a gauge cutter apparatus that includes a first body, a second body, a shear pin, and a divider. The first body includes a snap ring. The second body includes a gauge cutter. The first body and the second body define an inner volume. The divider is disposed within the inner volume. The inner volume is separated by the divider into a first flow path through the apparatus and a second flow path through the apparatus. The first flow path is defined through an inner bore of the divider. The second flow path is defined through an annulus surrounding the divider. The second body is coupled to the first body by the shear pin, thereby securing a position of the second body relative to the first body in an open position. During a downhole motion of the apparatus through a tubing in a wellbore, a material is cut by the gauge cutter from an inner wall of the tubing, such that the material is released from the inner wall of the tubing. In response to the gauge cutter cutting the material from the inner wall of the tubing, the shear pin is sheared, thereby allowing the second body to move relative to the first body. During the downhole motion of the apparatus through the tubing, the second body is contacted by the snap ring. In response to the snap ring contacting the second body, the position of the second body relative to the first body is secured in a closed position, thereby closing the second flow path, such that the second flow path ends with the annulus surrounding the divider. During an uphole motion of the apparatus through the tubing, the material is separated by the divider into the first flow path through the apparatus and the closed second flow path into the annulus surrounding the divider. A sample of the material is collected in the annulus surrounding the divider.


This, and other aspects can include one or more of the following features. In some implementations, the first body is disconnected from the second body to access the collected sample. In some implementations, the collected sample is analyzed using an x-ray diffraction test, an acid test, or any combination of these.


The details of one or more implementations of the subject matter of this disclosure are set forth in the accompanying drawings and the description. Other features, aspects, and advantages of the subject matter will become apparent from the description, the drawings, and the claims.





DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS


FIG. 1A is a front view of an example apparatus for sampling material that has been dislodged from a wall of a wellbore formed in a subterranean formation.



FIG. 1B is a side view of the apparatus of FIG. 1A.



FIG. 1C is a side view that shows inner components of the apparatus of FIG. 1A.



FIG. 2A is an enlarged side view showing the inner components of the apparatus of FIG. 1A in an open position.



FIG. 2B is an enlarged side view showing the inner components of the apparatus of FIG. 1A once it has been activated.



FIG. 2C is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing the inner components of the apparatus of FIG. 1A in a closed position.



FIG. 3A is a side view showing the inner components of the apparatus of FIG. 1A in the open position traveling through a tubing in a first direction.



FIG. 3B is a side view showing the inner components of the apparatus of FIG. 1A in the open position traveling through a tubing in a second direction.



FIG. 3C is a side view showing the inner components of the apparatus of FIG. 1A in the closed position traveling through a tubing in the first direction.



FIG. 3D is a side view showing the inner components of the apparatus of FIG. 1A in the closed position traveling through a tubing in the second direction.



FIG. 4A is a side view showing inner components of an example apparatus for sampling material that has been dislodged from a wall of a wellbore formed in a subterranean formation.



FIG. 4B is a side view showing inner components of an example apparatus for sampling material that has been dislodged from a wall of a wellbore formed in a subterranean formation. The apparatus of FIG. 4B has a larger sampling volume in comparison to the apparatus of FIG. 4A.



FIG. 5A is a front view of an example apparatus for sampling material that has been dislodged from a wall of a wellbore formed in a subterranean formation.



FIG. 5B is a front view of an example apparatus for sampling material that has been dislodged from a wall of a wellbore formed in a subterranean formation. The apparatus of FIG. 5B has a larger gauge cutter in comparison to the apparatus of FIG. 5A.



FIG. 6 is a front view of an example apparatus for sampling material that has been dislodged from a wall of a wellbore formed in a subterranean formation.



FIG. 7 is a flow chart of an example method for sampling material that has been dislodged from a wall of a wellbore formed in a subterranean formation.





DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The wellbore gauge cutter apparatus may be used in wellbores to dislodge, scrape, or clean debris from the inner walls of a wellbore casing, or other tubular structure in the wellbore. The apparatus includes a sampling body with sampling collectors or screens that are permeable to fluids. The sampling collectors retain a portion of the particles suspended in the fluid for later analysis at the surface. In use, the apparatus undergoes a running-in-hole (RIH) operation to dislodge debris from an inner wall of the casing. The debris, for example, in the form of particles, is suspended in a fluid in the casing. The apparatus then undergoes a pulling out of hole (POOH) operation in which a portion of the fluid in the casing flows through the gauge cutter apparatus. Another portion of the fluid with suspended particles in the casing flows into the apparatus, and the particles remained trapped within the gauge cutter apparatus. At the surface, the apparatus can be opened to access the collected sample for further analysis.


The apparatus samples the debris dislodged by the apparatus in a single trip. The apparatus may increase the speed of cutting and debris sampling and may reduce errors by eliminating the need to switch tools between runs. Further, the apparatus protects the collected sample during cutting and transportation to the surface, so that the samples may be accurately analyzed. Analyzing the sample can also determine the chemical compositions and natures of the particles. A fit-for-purpose removal well intervention can be designed around the chemical composition and, if applicable, the positions of the particles relative to the wellbore.



FIG. 1A is a front view of an example apparatus 100 for sampling material that has been dislodged from a wall of a wellbore formed in a subterranean formation. FIG. 1B is a side view of the apparatus 100, and FIG. 1C is a side view showing inner components of the apparatus 100. The apparatus 100 includes a first body 110, a second body 120, a shear pin 130, and a divider 140. As shown in FIG. 1C, the shear pin 130 extends from the second body 120 and into the first body 110. While intact, the shear pin 130 is configured to hold the position of the second body 120 relative to the first body 110 in an open position. Therefore, while intact, the shear pin 130 serves as a first coupling that couples the first body 110 and the second body 120 together in the open position. In response to the shear pin 130 being sheared, the second body 120 is configured to be able to move relative to the first body 110. For example, once the shear pin 130 has been sheared, the second body 120 can slide longitudinally in relation to the first body 110. The first body 110 includes a second coupling 123. In some implementations, the second coupling 123 is a snap ring.


The second body 120 includes a cutter blade 121. In the open position (while the shear pin 130 is intact), the second coupling 123 is separated from contact with the second body 120. Once the shear pin 130 has been sheared, the apparatus 100 is referred to as being ‘activated’. Once the apparatus 100 has been activated, the second body 120 is free to move relative to the first body 110. In response to contacting the second body 120, the second coupling 123 is configured to couple the first body 110 to the second body 120 in a closed position. If the second body 120 moves close enough to the first body 110, such that the second coupling 123 of the first body 110 contacts the second body 120, the second coupling 123 snaps to the second body 120 and holds the position of the second body 120 relative to the first body 110 in the closed position. For example, after the shear pin 130 has been sheared, the second body 120 can slide longitudinally toward the first body 110, and once the second coupling 123 contacts the second body 120, the second coupling 123 couples the first body 110 and the second body 120 together in the closed position.


The first body 110 and the second body 120 cooperatively define an inner volume. The divider 140 is disposed within the inner volume. The divider 140 defines an inner bore 141. In the open position, the apparatus 100 defines a first flow path for fluids and solids to pass through the apparatus 100 and a second flow path for fluids and solids to pass through the apparatus 100. The solids can be, for example, solids that have been dislodged by the cutter blade 121 from an inner wall of a wellbore while the apparatus 100 travels through the wellbore. The first flow path is defined through the first body 110 and through the inner bore 141 of the divider 140. The second flow path is defined through the first body 110 and through an annulus 143 surrounding the divider 140. In the open position, both the first flow path and the second flow path are open, such that fluids and solids can pass through the apparatus 100. In the closed position, an end of the second flow path is obstructed by the second body 120 being coupled to the first body 110 by the second coupling 123, thereby closing the second flow path. In the closed position, solids that flow into the annulus 143 remain in the annulus 143. Therefore, in the closed position, the annulus 143 serves as a sampling volume for the apparatus 100.


The cutter blade 121 can have a hollow frustoconical shape, such that fluids and solids can flow through it. In some implementations, the cutter blade 121 is a gauge cutter that is configured to dislodge solids from an inner wall of a wellbore (for example, an inner wall of a tubing disposed in the wellbore). An end of the cutter blade 121 scrapes, cuts, or scours the inner wall of the wellbore as the apparatus 100 travels through the wellbore. In some implementations, the cutter blade 121 is integrally formed with the second body 120. In some implementations, the cutter blade 121 is connected to the second body 120 (for example, by mounting or releasable attachment). In some implementations, the cutter blade 121 is detachable from the second body 120 and replaceable by a different cutter blade. In such implementations, the connection between the cutter blade 121 and the second body 120 can be a snap fit connection, magnetic connection, bolted connection, tongue and groove connection, or any other mechanical connection known in the art. As shown in FIG. 1C, the cutter blade 121 has the same shape and size as the second body 120, such that both are cylindrically shaped and have the same diameter. In some implementations, the cutter blade 121 is shaped differently from the second body 120. For example, the cutter blade 121 may have a larger diameter and/or may mirror the shape of a wellbore tubing to form a close fit with the tubing. Such an embodiment is described in further detail with reference to FIG. 5B.


The first body 110 can have an uphole end 110a and a downhole end 110b. In some implementations, the first body 110 defines an opening 111 located between the uphole end 110a and the downhole end 110b. In some implementations, the first body 110 includes a connector head 113 located at the uphole end 110a. The connector head 113 can be configured to interface with a sucker rod, coiled tubing, or a wireline (for example, an electric line, a braided line, or a slickline). In some implementations, the second coupling 123 is located between the opening 111 and the downhole end 110b. The second body 120 can have an uphole end 120a and a downhole end 120b. The second body 120 can have an outer wall 120c that extends from the uphole end 120a to the downhole end 120b. The downhole end 120b of the second body 120 can be an open end. Therefore, in some implementations, the inner volume is open to the environment in which the apparatus 100 is located (for example, downhole within a wellbore) via the opening 111 of the first body 110 and the downhole end 120b of the second body 120. In some implementations, the cutter blade 121 is located at the downhole end 120b of the second body 120. In some implementations, the second coupling 123 is a snap ring that has an outer profile that complements an inner profile of the second body 120. In some implementations, the second body 120 defines an opening 125 located on and extending through the outer wall 120c. In some implementations, the shear pin 130 passes through the opening 125 and extends into the first body 110.


In some implementations, the divider 140 is a hollow cylindrical divider. In some implementations, the divider 140 is threadedly coupled to the first body 110. In some implementations, the first flow path is defined through the opening 111, through the inner bore 141 of the divider 140, and through the cutter blade 121. In some implementations, the second flow path is defined through the opening 111, through the annulus 143, and through the cutter blade 121. In the closed position, an end of the second flow path is closed, such that fluids and solids cannot flow into or out of the second flow path through the cutter blade 121. For example, the second body 120 being coupled to the first body 110 by the second coupling 123 closes off communication between the annulus 143 and the cutter blade 121. In some implementations, the divider 140 is permeable to fluids and configured to filter solids of smaller than a predetermined size. For example, the divider 140 can be or include a screen, a permeable partition, a flexible membrane, a rigid membrane, a filter, a fabric mesh, a wire mesh, or any combination of these. For example, the divider 140 can define multiple apertures 140a. The apertures 140a are open spaces through which fluid and solids of smaller than a predetermined size may flow. In some implementations, a width of each of the apertures 140a is in a range of from about 0.1 millimeters (mm) to about 15 mm or from about 0.5 mm to about 10 mm. The width of the apertures 140a can be adjusted to account for larger or smaller solid sizes. The apertures 140a can have a circular shape, a slot/rectangular shape, or any other shape. In some implementations, the apertures 140a have the same shape. In some implementations, the shapes of the apertures 140a vary. The divider 140 can be entirely rigid, entirely flexible, or both rigid and flexible, for example, at different portions of the divider 140. In some implementations, the divider 140 is made of an elastic, stretchable material. In some implementations, the divider 140 is made of plastic, metal, fabric, polymer, elastomer, or any combination of these.



FIGS. 2A, 2B, and 2C are enlarged views of dotted region 100a of FIG. 1C, showing the inner components of the apparatus 100 in operation. FIG. 2A is an enlarged side view showing the inner components of the apparatus 100 in the open position. As shown in FIG. 2A, the shear pin 130 is intact and holds the position of the second body 120 relative to the first body 110 in the open position. In the open position, fluids and solids can flow through the first flow path and the second flow path through the apparatus 100. FIG. 2B is an enlarged side view showing the inner components of the apparatus 100 once it has been activated. In FIG. 2B, the shear pin 130 has been sheared, such that a first portion of the shear pin 130 is disconnected from a second portion of the shear pin 130. The shear pin 130 can be sheared by a force imparted on the second body 120, for example, a force on the cutter blade 121 that pushes the second body 120 in a direction toward the first body 110 (for example, uphole direction). The first portion of the shear pin 130 can remain with the first body 110, and the second portion of the shear pin 130 can remain in the opening 125 of the second body 120. Once the shear pin 130 has been sheared, the second body 120 is free to move relative to the first body 110. For example, the shapes of the first body 110 and the second body 120 allow for the second body 120 to slide longitudinally relative to the first body 110 once the apparatus 100 has been activated.



FIG. 2C is an enlarged cross-sectional view showing the inner components of the apparatus 100 in the closed position. Once the second coupling 123 contacts the second body 120, the second coupling 123 couples the second body 120 to the first body 110 and holds the position of the second body 120 relative to the first body 110. In the closed position, the second coupling 123 prevents movement of the second body 120 relative to the first body 110. For example, in the closed position, the second coupling 123 prevents the second body 120 from sliding longitudinally relative to the first body 110. In the closed position, the second body 120 being coupled to the first body 110 by the second coupling 123 closes the second flow path. Therefore, in the closed position, the first flow path remains open, while the second flow path is closed. In the closed position, fluids and solids can flow through the first flow path, and at least a portion of the solids that flow into the annulus 143 of the second flow path remain in the annulus 143 (sampling volume). In sum, the apparatus 100 is configured to begin accumulating solid samples once it is in the closed position. Thus, the apparatus 100 can selectively collect solid samples at or near the locale at which the cutter blade 121 has dislodged debris from the inner wall of the wellbore.


For example, solids that are sufficiently large for conducting analysis may remain in the annulus 143, while solids that are too small for conducting analysis may pass through the apparatus 100. For example, solids with a maximum dimension that is greater than about 10 mm or greater than about 15 mm that flow into the annulus 143 may remain in the annulus 143, while solids with a maximum dimension that is less than about 10 mm or less than about 15 mm may flow out of the annulus 143, through the apertures 140a of the divider 140, into the first flow path, and out of the apparatus 100. In some implementations, the apparatus 100 includes a stop that prevents the second body 120 from moving longitudinally away from the first body 110 past the original position of the second body 120 relative to the first body 110 when the shear pin 130 was intact. In such implementations, once the apparatus 100 is activated and between the open and closed positions, the second body 120 is free to slide longitudinally relative to the first body 110 across the range r labeled in FIG. 2A.



FIGS. 3A and 3B are side views showing the inner components of the apparatus 100 in operation while in the open position. As mentioned previously, the shear pin 130 is intact while the apparatus 100 is in the open position, and the first flow path (through inner bore 141 of divider 140) and the second flow path (through annulus 143 surrounding divider 140) defined by the apparatus 100 are open. In FIG. 3A, the apparatus 100 is traveling through a tubing 301 in a first direction, for example, the downhole direction. The apparatus 100 is moved downhole, for example, by extension of a slickline, during a run in hole (RIH) operation. As the apparatus 100 travels downhole through the tubing 301, the cutter blade 121 cuts debris 302 from an inner wall 301a of the tubing 301. The dislodged debris 302 is suspended in the fluid in the tubing 301. The fluid and debris 302 move uphole relative to the apparatus 100 moving downhole. The debris 302 are not collected in the sampling volume (annulus 143) as the apparatus 100 moves downhole while in the open position. The fluid and debris 302 can enter the apparatus 100 via the downhole end 120b of the second body 120 (cutter blade 121). A first portion of the fluid and debris 302 can flow through the apparatus 100 via the first flow path (through the inner bore 141 of the divider 140). A second portion of the fluid and debris 302 can flow through the apparatus 100 via the second flow path (through the annulus 143 surrounding the divider 140). The fluid and debris 302 can exit the apparatus 100 via the opening 111 of the first body 110. In some cases, a portion of the fluid and debris flowing through the first flow path can flow out of the first flow path and into the second flow path (from the inner bore 141 and into the annulus 143) via the apertures 140a of the divider 140 before flowing out of the apparatus 100, for example, via the opening 111. In some cases, the fluid and debris flowing through the second flow path can flow out of the second flow path and into the first flow path (from the annulus 143 and into the inner bore 141) via the apertures 140a of the divider 140 before flowing out of the apparatus 100, for example, via the opening 111.


In FIG. 3B, the apparatus 100 is traveling through the tubing 301 in a second direction, for example, the uphole direction. The apparatus 100 is moved uphole, for example, by retraction of the slickline, during a pull out of hole (POOH) operation. The fluid and debris 302 move downhole relative to the apparatus 100 moving uphole. The fluid and debris 302 can enter the apparatus 100 via the opening 111 of the first body 110. A first portion of the fluid and debris 302 can flow through the apparatus 100 via the first flow path (through the inner bore 141 of the divider 140). A second portion of the fluid and debris 302 can flow through the apparatus 100 via the second flow path (through the annulus 143 surrounding the divider 140). The fluid and debris 302 can exit the apparatus 100 via the downhole end 120b of the second body 120 (cutter blade 121). In some cases, a portion of the fluid and debris flowing through the first flow path can flow out of the first flow path and into the second flow path (from the inner bore 141 and into the annulus 143) via the apertures 140a of the divider 140 before flowing out of the apparatus 100, for example, via the downhole end 120b of the second body 120. In some cases, a portion of the fluid and debris flowing through the second flow path can flow out of the second flow path and into the first flow path (from the annulus 143 and into the inner bore 141) via the apertures 140a of the divider 140 before flowing out of the apparatus 100, for example, via the downhole end 120b of the second body 120.



FIGS. 3C and 3D are side views showing the inner components of the apparatus 100 in operation while in the closed position. As mentioned previously, the shear pin 130 is sheared and the second coupling 123 holds the position of the second body 120 relative to the first body 110 in the closed position. While the apparatus 100 is in the closed position, the first flow path (through inner bore 141 of divider 140) is open, and the second flow path (through annulus 143 surrounding divider 140) is closed. In FIG. 3C, the apparatus 100 is traveling through the tubing 301 in the first direction, for example, the downhole direction. The apparatus 100 is moved downhole, for example, by extension of a slickline, during an RIH operation. As the apparatus 100 travels downhole through the tubing 301, the cutter blade 121 cuts debris 302 from an inner wall 301a of the tubing 301. The dislodged debris 302 is suspended in the fluid in the tubing 301. The fluid and debris 302 move uphole relative to the apparatus 100 moving downhole. The debris 302 can be collected in the sampling volume (annulus 143) as the apparatus 100 moves downhole while in the closed position, for example, due to gravity. The fluid and debris 302 can enter the apparatus 100 via the downhole end 120b of the second body 120 (cutter blade 121). The fluid and debris 302 can flow through the apparatus 100 via the first flow path (through the inner bore 141 of the divider 140). The fluid and some or all of the debris 302 can exit the apparatus 100 via the opening 111 of the first body 110. In some cases, a portion of the fluid and debris flowing through the first flow path can flow out of the first flow path and into the second flow path (from the inner bore 141 and into the annulus 143) via the apertures 140a of the divider 140. In some cases, some or all of the debris that flows into the annulus 143 may remain within the annulus 143, for example, if the debris is heavy enough to remain settled in the annulus 143. Otherwise, the debris may flow uphole relative to the apparatus 100 as the apparatus 100 travels in the downhole direction.


In FIG. 3D, the apparatus 100 is traveling through the tubing 301 in the second direction, for example, the uphole direction. The apparatus 100 is moved uphole, for example, by retraction of the slickline, during a POOH operation. The fluid and debris 302 move downhole relative to the apparatus 100 moving uphole. The fluid and debris 302 can enter the apparatus 100 via the opening 111 of the first body 110. A first portion of the fluid and debris 302 can flow through the apparatus 100 via the first flow path (through the inner bore 141 of the divider 140). The first portion of the fluid and debris 302 can exit the apparatus 100 via the downhole end 120b of the second body 120 (cutter blade 121). A second portion of the fluid and debris 302 can flow into the sampling volume (annulus 143) the apparatus 100 via the second flow path (through the annulus 143 surrounding the divider 140). In some cases, a portion of the fluid and debris flowing through the first flow path can flow out of the first flow path and into the second flow path (from the inner bore 141 and into the annulus 143) via the apertures 140a of the divider 140. In some cases, a portion of the fluid and debris flowing through the second flow path can flow out of the second flow path and into the first flow path (from the annulus 143 and into the inner bore 141) via the apertures 140a of the divider 140 before flowing out of the apparatus 100, for example, via the downhole end 120b of the second body 120. The debris retained in the annulus 143 can be analyzed, for example, once the apparatus 100 has been pulled to the surface. Analysis of the debris collected in the sampling volume of the apparatus 100 (annulus 143) can include X-ray diffraction (XRD) and/or an acid test. In some implementations, the annulus 143 (sampling volume) can retain at least 50 grams or at least 100 grams of solids in the closed position. In some implementations, the annulus 143 (sampling volume) can retain from about 50 grams to about 1000 grams of solids in the closed position. In some implementations, the annulus 143 (sampling volume) can retain more than 1000 grams of solids in the closed position (see, for example, FIG. 4B and accompanying text). The solids may include wax particles, formation fine particles, scale particles (for example, calcium carbonate, sodium chloride, barium sulfate, strontium sulfate, and iron sulfide), corrosion particles, metal particles, or any combination of these.


The sampling volume (volume of annulus 143) can be adjusted by increasing dimension(s) (for example, longitudinal length and/or diameter) of the first body 110, the second body 120, or both the first body 110 and the second body 120. In some implementations, the longitudinal length of the divider 140 is also increased. In some implementations, the diameter of the divider 140 is decreased. In some implementations, the volume of the annulus 143 (sampling volume) is at least about 0.3 liters (L) or at least about 0.5 liters. In some implementations, the volume of the annulus 143 (sampling volume) is in a range of from about 0.1 L to about 1.5 L, a range of from about 0.3 L to about 1 L, or a range of from about 0.5 L to about 0.75 L. In some implementations, the volume of the annulus 143 (sampling volume) is greater than 1.5 L (see, for example, FIG. 4B and accompanying text). FIGS. 4A and 4B are side views showing inner components of example apparatuses 400a and 400b, respectively, for sampling material that has been dislodged from a wall of a wellbore formed in a subterranean formation. The apparatuses 400a and 400b can be substantially similar to the apparatus 100. The apparatuses 400a and 400b are substantially similar but have different sampling volumes. The annulus 443b surrounding the divider 440b of apparatus 400b has a larger volume in comparison to the annulus 443a surrounding the divider 440a of apparatus 400a. Therefore, the apparatus 400b has a larger sampling volume in comparison to the apparatus 400a.


The cutting capability of the apparatus 100 can be adjusted by increasing dimension(s) (for example, diameter) of the second body 120, the cutter blade 121, or both the second body 120 and the cutter blade 121. As mentioned previously, in some implementations, the cutter blade 121 can be replaced by a cutter blade of a different size, such that the apparatus 100 can accommodate a differently sized tubing. FIGS. 5A and 5B are front views of example apparatuses 500a and 500b, respectively, for sampling material that has been dislodged from a wall of a wellbore formed in a subterranean formation. The apparatuses 500a and 500b can be substantially similar to the apparatus 100. The apparatuses 500a and 500b are substantially similar but have differently sized cutter blades. The cutter blade of apparatus 500b has a larger diameter in comparison to the cutter blade of apparatus 500a. Therefore, the apparatus 500b is sized to dislodge debris from the inner wall of a tubing having a diameter that is larger than a tubing for which the apparatus 500a is sized. In some cases, the first body 510a and divider 540a of apparatus 500a are the same as the first body 510b and divider 540b of apparatus 500b, respectively. In some cases, the second body 520a and cutter blade of apparatus 500a are sized differently from the second body 520b and cutter blade of apparatus 500b to accommodate differently sized tubing.



FIG. 6 is a front view of an example apparatus 600 for sampling material that has been dislodged from a wall of a wellbore formed in a subterranean formation. The apparatus 600 can be substantially similar to the apparatus 100. The apparatus 600 can include a magnet 601. In some implementations, the magnet 601 is located on an outer surface of the first body 610. In some implementations, the magnet 601 is located farther away from the second body 620 in comparison to the opening 611. For example, the magnet 601 can be located uphole in comparison to the opening 611. The magnet 601 is configured to attract and retain ferromagnetic materials, such as iron, steel, nickel, and cobalt.


The apparatus 600 can include a sensor unit 603. In some implementations, as shown in FIG. 6, the sensor unit 603 is located on an outer surface of the first body 610. In some implementations, as shown in FIG. 6, the sensor unit 603 is located in between the opening 611 and the connector head 613. In some implementations, the sensor unit 603 is located in between the opening 611 and the second body 620. In some implementations, the sensor unit 603 is located on an outer surface of the second body 620. The sensor unit 603 can include a casing-collar locator, an inclination sensor, a pressure sensor, a temperature sensor, or any combination of these. A casing-collar locator (CCL) is a magnetic device which can locate certain downhole equipment, such as collars, joints, packers, and centralizers by detecting changes in metal volume. A CCL can be used to correlate measurements and/or samples to depth within a wellbore. An inclination sensor is a device which can measure deviation angle from a true vertical. A pressure sensor is a device which can measure pressure (for example, a fluidic pressure within the wellbore). A temperature sensor is a device which can measure temperature (for example, a fluidic temperature or wall temperature within the wellbore). The data collected by the sensor unit 603 can be used to determine characteristics of the debris collected by the apparatus 600, characteristics of the local environment from which the collected debris originated, or both. In some implementations, the sensor unit 603 can collect data while the apparatus 600 is in the open position, while the apparatus 600 is activated, and while the apparatus 600 is in the closed position. In some implementations, the sensor unit 603 is activated and begins to collect data once the apparatus 600 is in the closed position. In some implementations, the sensor unit 603 is activated and begins to collect data once the apparatus 600 is activated (shifts away from the open position) and continues to collect data once the apparatus 600 is in the closed position. In some implementations, the sensor unit 603 is activated and begins to collect data once the apparatus 600 is activated (shifts away from the open position) and stops collecting data once the apparatus 600 is in the closed position.



FIG. 7 is a flow chart of an example method 700 for sampling material that has been dislodged from a wall of a wellbore formed in a subterranean formation. The method 700 can be implemented by any of apparatus 100, apparatus 400a, apparatus 400b, apparatus 500a, apparatus 500b, or apparatus 600. However, simply for clarity in explanation, the method 700 will be described in relation to apparatus 100. At block 702, the inner volume (defined by first and second bodies 110, 120) is separated by the divider 140 into a first flow path through the apparatus 100 and a second flow path through the apparatus 100. The first flow path is defined through the inner bore 141 of the divider 140. The second flow path is defined through the annulus 143 surrounding the divider 140.


At block 704, the second body 120 is coupled to the first body 110 by the shear pin 130. The shear pin 130 secures a position of the second body 120 relative to the first body 110 in the open position at block 704. In some implementations, the shear pin 130 passes through the opening 125 of the second body 120 and extends into the first body 110 to couple the second body 120 to the first body 110 at block 704. The apparatus 100 remains in the open position while the shear pin 130 is intact.


At block 706, a material is cut from an inner wall of a tubing in a wellbore by the cutter blade 121 during a downhole motion of the apparatus 100 through the tubing. Cutting the material from the inner wall of the tubing at block 706 releases the material from the inner wall of the tubing.


In response to cutting the material from the inner wall of the tubing at block 706, the shear pin 130 is sheared at block 708. For example, cutting the material from the inner wall of the tubing by the cutter blade 121 at block 706 can impart a force on the shear pin 130 and cause the shear pin 130 to shear at block 708. Shearing the shear pin 130 at block 708 decouples the first and second bodies 110, 120, such that the second body 120 is allowed to move relative to the first body 110.


At block 710, the second body 120 is contacted by the second coupling 123 during the downhole motion of the apparatus 100 through the tubing. In response to the second coupling 123 contacting the second body 120 at block 710, the position of the second body 120 relative to the first body 110 is secured in the closed position, and the second flow path is closed at block 712. For example, the second coupling 123 re-couples the second body 120 to the first body 110, such that the position of the second body 120 relative to the first body 110 is secured once again. Once re-coupled, the contact between the first and second bodies 110, 120 can close off an end of the second flow path, such that the second flow path ends with the annulus 143. In the closed position, fluids and solids are prevented from flowing from the annulus 143 and directly out of the apparatus 100 through the downhole end 120b of the second body 120.


At block 714, the material (cut from the inner wall of the tubing at block 706) is separated by the divider 140 during an uphole motion of the apparatus 100 through the tubing. The material is separated into the first flow path through the apparatus 100 and the closed second flow path into the annulus 143 at block 714.


At block 716, at least a portion (sample) of the material (that flows into the annulus 143 at block 714) is collected (retained) in the annulus 143 (sampling volume). In some implementations, the first body 110 is disconnected from the second body 120 to access the sample collected at block 716. In some implementations, the sample collected at block 716 is analyzed using an x-ray diffraction test, an acid test, or both.


While this specification contains many specific implementation details, these should not be construed as limitations on the scope of what may be claimed, but rather as descriptions of features that may be specific to particular implementations. Certain features that are described in this specification in the context of separate implementations can also be implemented, in combination, in a single implementation. Conversely, various features that are described in the context of a single implementation can also be implemented in multiple implementations, separately, or in any sub-combination. Moreover, although previously described features may be described as acting in certain combinations and even initially claimed as such, one or more features from a claimed combination can, in some cases, be excised from the combination, and the claimed combination may be directed to a sub-combination or variation of a sub-combination.


As used in this disclosure, the terms “a,” “an,” or “the” are used to include one or more than one unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. The term “or” is used to refer to a nonexclusive “or” unless otherwise indicated. The statement “at least one of A and B” has the same meaning as “A, B, or A and B.” In addition, it is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed in this disclosure, and not otherwise defined, is for the purpose of description only and not of limitation. Any use of section headings is intended to aid reading of the document and is not to be interpreted as limiting; information that is relevant to a section heading may occur within or outside of that particular section.


As used in this disclosure, the term “about” or “approximately” can allow for a degree of variability in a value or range, for example, within 10%, within 5%, or within 1% of a stated value or of a stated limit of a range.


As used in this disclosure, the term “substantially” refers to a majority of, or mostly, as in at least about 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 95%, 96%, 97%, 98%, 99%, 99.5%, 99.9%, 99.99%, or at least about 99.999% or more.


Values expressed in a range format should be interpreted in a flexible manner to include not only the numerical values explicitly recited as the limits of the range, but also to include all the individual numerical values or sub-ranges encompassed within that range as if each numerical value and sub-range is explicitly recited. For example, a range of “0.1% to about 5%” or “0.1% to 5%” should be interpreted to include about 0.1% to about 5%, as well as the individual values (for example, 1%, 2%, 3%, and 4%) and the sub-ranges (for example, 0.1% to 0.5%, 1.1% to 2.2%, 3.3% to 4.4%) within the indicated range. The statement “X to Y” has the same meaning as “about X to about Y,” unless indicated otherwise. Likewise, the statement “X, Y, or Z” has the same meaning as “about X, about Y, or about Z,” unless indicated otherwise.


Particular implementations of the subject matter have been described. Other implementations, alterations, and permutations of the described implementations are within the scope of the following claims as will be apparent to those skilled in the art. While operations are depicted in the drawings or claims in a particular order, this should not be understood as requiring that such operations be performed in the particular order shown or in sequential order, or that all illustrated operations be performed (some operations may be considered optional), to achieve desirable results. In certain circumstances, multitasking or parallel processing (or a combination of multitasking and parallel processing) may be advantageous and performed as deemed appropriate.


Moreover, the separation or integration of various system modules and components in the previously described implementations should not be understood as requiring such separation or integration in all implementations, and it should be understood that the described components and systems can generally be integrated together or packaged into multiple products.


Accordingly, the previously described example implementations do not define or constrain the present disclosure. Other changes, substitutions, and alterations are also possible without departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.

Claims
  • 1. A wellbore gauge cutter apparatus comprising: a first body defining a first opening and comprising a snap ring;a second body comprising a gauge cutter configured to dislodge solids from an inner wall of a wellbore, wherein the snap ring of the first body is configured to hold a relative position of the second body to the first body in a closed position in response to the snap ring contacting the second body, wherein the first body and the second body cooperatively define an inner volume, and the second body defines a second opening;a shear pin passing through the second opening and extending into the first body, wherein the shear pin is configured to hold the relative position of the second body to the first body in an open position while the shear pin is intact, and the second body is configured to be able to move relative to the first body in response to the shear pin being sheared; anda hollow cylindrical divider disposed within the inner volume, the hollow cylindrical divider defining an inner bore, wherein:in the open position, the wellbore gauge cutter apparatus defines:a first flow path for fluids and solids to pass through the wellbore gauge cutter apparatus, the first flow path defined through the first opening, through the inner bore of the hollow cylindrical divider, and through the gauge cutter, anda second flow path for fluids and solids to pass through the wellbore gauge cutter apparatus, the second flow path defined through the first opening, through an annulus surrounding the hollow cylindrical divider, and through the gauge cutter; andin the closed position, the second flow path is closed, such that solids remain in the annulus surrounding the hollow cylindrical divider.
  • 2. The wellbore gauge cutter apparatus of claim 1, wherein: the first body comprises a first uphole end and a first downhole end;the first opening is located between the first uphole end and the first downhole end; andthe snap ring is located between the first opening and the first downhole end.
  • 3. The wellbore gauge cutter apparatus of claim 2, wherein the second body comprises: a second uphole end;a second downhole end; andan outer wall extending from the second uphole end to the second downhole end, and the second opening is located on and extends through the outer wall.
  • 4. The wellbore gauge cutter apparatus of claim 3, wherein the gauge cutter is located at the second downhole end.
  • 5. The wellbore gauge cutter apparatus of claim 4, wherein the snap ring has an outer profile that complements an inner profile of the second body, and the snap ring is configured to hold the relative position of the second body to the first body in the closed position in response to the snap ring contacting the inner profile of the second body.
  • 6. The wellbore gauge cutter apparatus of claim 5, wherein the hollow cylindrical divider defines a plurality of apertures.
  • 7. The wellbore gauge cutter apparatus of claim 6, wherein the first body comprises a connector head located at the first uphole end, the connector head configured to interface with a sucker rod or wireline.
  • 8. The wellbore gauge cutter apparatus of claim 7, wherein the first body comprises a magnet disposed on an outer surface of the first body.
  • 9. The wellbore gauge cutter apparatus of claim 7, comprising a sensor unit comprising a casing-collar locator, an inclination sensor, a pressure sensor, a temperature sensor, or a combination thereof.
  • 10. An apparatus comprising: a first body comprising a coupling;a second body comprising a cutter blade, wherein the coupling is separated from contact with the second body in an open position and is configured to couple the first body to the second body in a closed position in response to the coupling contacting the second body, wherein the first body and the second body cooperatively define an inner volume;a shear pin extending from the second body and into the first body, wherein the shear pin is configured to hold the position of the second body relative to the first body in the open position while the shear pin is intact, and the second body is configured to be able to move relative to the first body in response to the shear pin being sheared; anda divider disposed within the inner volume, the divider defining an inner bore, wherein:in the open position, the apparatus defines:a first flow path for fluids and solids to pass through the apparatus, the first flow path defined through the first body and through the inner bore of the divider, anda second flow path for fluids and solids to pass through the apparatus, the second flow path defined through the first body and through an annulus surrounding the divider; andin the closed position, the second flow path is closed, such that solids remain in the annulus surrounding the divider.
  • 11. The apparatus of claim 10, wherein the divider is threadedly coupled to the first body.
  • 12. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the cutter blade is a gauge cutter configured to dislodge solids from an inner wall of a wellbore.
  • 13. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the coupling comprises a snap ring that has an outer profile that complements an inner profile of the second body.
  • 14. The apparatus of claim 13, wherein the divider is cylindrical and defines a plurality of apertures.
  • 15. The apparatus of claim 14, wherein the first body comprises a connector head configured to interface with a sucker rod or wireline.
  • 16. The apparatus of claim 15, wherein the first body comprises a magnet disposed on an outer surface of the first body.
  • 17. The apparatus of claim 15, comprising a sensor unit comprising a casing-collar locator, an inclination sensor, a pressure sensor, a temperature sensor, or a combination thereof.
  • 18. A method implemented by a gauge cutter apparatus comprising a first body, a second body, a shear pin, and a divider, wherein the first body comprises a snap ring, the second body comprises a gauge cutter, the first body and the second body define an inner volume, the divider is disposed within the inner volume, and the method comprises: separating, by the divider, the inner volume into a first flow path through the gauge cutter apparatus and a second flow path through the gauge cutter apparatus, wherein the first flow path is defined through an inner bore of the divider, and the second flow path is defined through an annulus surrounding the divider;coupling, by the shear pin, the second body to the first body, thereby securing a position of the second body relative to the first body in an open position;cutting, by the gauge cutter during a downhole motion of the gauge cutter apparatus through a tubing in a wellbore, a material from an inner wall of the tubing, such that the material is released from the inner wall of the tubing;in response to the gauge cutter cutting the material from the inner wall of the tubing, shearing the shear pin, thereby allowing the second body to move relative to the first body;contacting, by the snap ring during the downhole motion of the gauge cutter apparatus through the tubing, the second body;in response to the snap ring contacting the second body, securing the position of the second body relative to the first body in a closed position and closing the second flow path, such that the second flow path ends with the annulus surrounding the divider;separating, by the divider during an uphole motion of the gauge cutter apparatus through the tubing, the material into the first flow path through the gauge cutter apparatus and the closed second flow path into the annulus surrounding the divider; andcollecting a sample of the material in the annulus surrounding the divider.
  • 19. The method of claim 18, comprising disconnecting the first body from the second body to access the collected sample.
  • 20. The method of claim 19, comprising analyzing the collected sample using an x-ray diffraction test, an acid test, or a combination thereof.
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