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Great results, but at what cost to my team?
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How I Take Control of My Life 5 Steps you can consider for Success “People are always blaming their circumstances for what they are. I don’t…
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Education
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The University of Texas at Arlington
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Activities and Societies: Tau Beta Pi (National Engineering Honor Society) ------- Pi Tau Sigma (National Mechanical Engineering Honor Society)
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Volunteer Experience
Publications
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Means for Passive Inflow Control Upon Gas Breakthrough
SPE Paper 102208
The valve is designed to detect fluid density changes, and will activate once a predetermined decrease in production fluid density is reached, indicating gas coning. Incorporated in a sand face screen completion, each screen joint includes a phase-sensitive valve that enables it to work independently of the others. This approach has the benefit of shutting off unwanted gas inflow without the need for costly well intervention.
Other authorsSee publication
Patents
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Resettable lock for a subterranean tool
Issued US 8,985,230
Allows the Harpoon cut and pull spear to set, release and reset multiple times during operations.
http://public.bakerhughes.com/harpoon/
A lock holds a movable member in position to a stationary member. The set position of the tool is held while being configured to release with the capability of being reset in the same trip to lock a set position of the tool in the same or a new location.Other inventors -
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Mounting of a conductor on a tubular cover
Issued US 8,955,214
A method for securing a signal propagating line to a downhole component includes configuring the downhole component in a final form prior to securing the line thereto; positioning the line at an outside dimension of the component; and fusing the line to the component with a heat based fusion method and apparatus therefore.
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Multi-position mechanical spear for multiple tension cuts with releasable locking feature
Issued US 8,893,791
Allows the Harpoon cut and pull spear to set, release and reset multiple times during operations.
http://public.bakerhughes.com/harpoon/
A cut-and-pull spear is configured to obtain multiple grips in a tubular to be cut in tension. A lock feature holds the set position of the slips and seal. The lock can be defeated with an axial force that retracts a spring-loaded dog, and the lock can be reset to the run-in position, with the slips and seal retracted, so that the assembly can…Allows the Harpoon cut and pull spear to set, release and reset multiple times during operations.
http://public.bakerhughes.com/harpoon/
A cut-and-pull spear is configured to obtain multiple grips in a tubular to be cut in tension. A lock feature holds the set position of the slips and seal. The lock can be defeated with an axial force that retracts a spring-loaded dog, and the lock can be reset to the run-in position, with the slips and seal retracted, so that the assembly can be repositioned in the same trip for another cut. A cam surface prevents setting the slips and seal until the spear is relocated to the next desired cut location or removed from the wellbore. The lock can be defeated with picking up or with a pressuring up on a dropped ball for an emergency release. A surface signal of the release is provided by a stack of disc springs that have to be compressed to release the lock.Other inventors -
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Tubular cutting with a sealed annular space and fluid flow for cuttings removal
Issued US 8,881,819
Allows the Harpoon cut and pull spear to circulate fluid back to the surface while cutting, much like a gravel pack system does.
http://public.bakerhughes.com/harpoon/
A cut and pull spear is configured to obtain multiple grips
in a tubular to be cut under tension. The slips are set mechanically
with the aid of drag blocks to hold a portion of the
assembly while a mandrel is manipulated. An annular seal is
set in conjunction with the slips to provide well control…Allows the Harpoon cut and pull spear to circulate fluid back to the surface while cutting, much like a gravel pack system does.
http://public.bakerhughes.com/harpoon/
A cut and pull spear is configured to obtain multiple grips
in a tubular to be cut under tension. The slips are set mechanically
with the aid of drag blocks to hold a portion of the
assembly while a mandrel is manipulated. An annular seal is
set in conjunction with the slips to provide well control during
the cut. An internal bypass around the seal can be in the open
position to allow circulation during the cut. The bypass can be
closed to control a well kick with mechanical manipulation as
the seal remains set. If the tubular will not release after an
initial cut, the spear can be triggered to release and be reset at
another location. The mandrel is open to circulation while the
slips and seal are set and the cut is being made. Cuttings are
filtered before entering the bypass to keep the cuttings out of
the blowout preventers.Other inventorsSee patent -
Tubular cutting with debris filtration
Issued US 8,881,818
Allows the Harpoon Cut and Pull Spear to filter out debris.
http://public.bakerhughes.com/harpoon/
A cut and pull spear is configured to obtain multiple grips in
a tubular to be cut under tension. The slips are set mechanically
with the aid of drag blocks to hold a portion of the
assembly while a mandrel is manipulated. An annular seal is
set in conjunction with the slips to provide well control during
the cut. An internal bypass around the seal can be in the…Allows the Harpoon Cut and Pull Spear to filter out debris.
http://public.bakerhughes.com/harpoon/
A cut and pull spear is configured to obtain multiple grips in
a tubular to be cut under tension. The slips are set mechanically
with the aid of drag blocks to hold a portion of the
assembly while a mandrel is manipulated. An annular seal is
set in conjunction with the slips to provide well control during
the cut. An internal bypass around the seal can be in the open
position to allow circulation during the cut. The bypass can be
closed to control a well kick with mechanical manipulation as
the seal remains set. If the tubular will not release after an
initial cut, the spear can be triggered to release and be reset at
another location. The mandrel is open to circulation while the
slips and seal are set and the cut is being made. Cuttings are
filtered before entering the bypass to keep the cuttings out of
the blowout preventers.Other inventorsSee patent -
Multi-position Mechanical Spear for Multiple Tension Cuts while Removing Cuttings
Issued US 8,869,896
Harpoon cut and pull spear feature.
http://public.bakerhughes.com/harpoon/
A cut and pull spear is configured to obtain multiple grips in
a tubular to be cut under tension. The slips are set mechanically
with the aid of drag blocks to hold a portion of the
assembly while a mandrel is manipulated. An annular seal is
set in conjunction with the slips to provide well control during
the cut. An internal bypass around the seal can be in the open
position to allow…Harpoon cut and pull spear feature.
http://public.bakerhughes.com/harpoon/
A cut and pull spear is configured to obtain multiple grips in
a tubular to be cut under tension. The slips are set mechanically
with the aid of drag blocks to hold a portion of the
assembly while a mandrel is manipulated. An annular seal is
set in conjunction with the slips to provide well control during
the cut. An internal bypass around the seal can be in the open
position to allow circulation during the cut. The bypass can be
closed to control a well kick with mechanical manipulation as
the seal remains set. If the tubular will not release after an
initial cut, the spear can be triggered to release and be reset at
another location. The mandrel is open to circulation while the
slips and seal are set and the cut is being made. Cuttings are
filtered before entering the bypass to keep the cuttings out of
the blowout preventers.Other inventorsSee patent -
Water sensitive variable counterweight device driven by osmosis
Issued US 8,839,849
A method for producing fluid from a subterranean formation
includes configuring a body to at least partially fill with a
selected fluid; and actuating a flow restriction element using
the body. The selected fluid may be water. An apparatus for
controlling flow of a fluid into a well bore tubular may include
a selectively buoyant body, and a flow restriction element
responsive to a movement of the selectively buoyant body.
The selectively buoyant body includes a membrane…A method for producing fluid from a subterranean formation
includes configuring a body to at least partially fill with a
selected fluid; and actuating a flow restriction element using
the body. The selected fluid may be water. An apparatus for
controlling flow of a fluid into a well bore tubular may include
a selectively buoyant body, and a flow restriction element
responsive to a movement of the selectively buoyant body.
The selectively buoyant body includes a membrane configured
to block a flow of hydrocarbons into the selectively
buoyant body. The flow restriction element may include a
flapper, a sliding sleeve, and a poppet valve. The body may be
at least partially filled with a permeable material, which
includes, but is not limited to, open-cell foam, reticulated
metal foam, shaped sintered powder and capillary tubes.Other inventorsSee patent -
Optical Fiber installation into a Sand Screen
Issued US 8,186,428
Attached optical fiber into conventional sand screen
- No damage to fiber when the screen is stress relieved at 1000 degrees F.
- Fiber is protected as it is run in hole.
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GRAVEL PACK MULTI-PATHWAY TUBE WITH CONTROL LINE RETENTION AND METHOD FOR RETAINING CONTROL LINE
Issued US 7,584,799
A unitary gravel pack multi-pathway tube includes a body; a gravel slurry flow passage defined within the body; and a control line protection projection extending from and supported by the body, the projection extending laterally from the body relative to an extent of the flow passage and method.
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Water Absorbing Materials Used as an In-flow Control Device
Issued US 7,913,765
A device or system for controlling fluid flow in a well includes a flow restriction member that transitions from a first effective density to a second effective density in response to a change in composition of the flowing fluid. The flow restriction member may increase in effective density as the water cut of the flowing fluid increases and/or disintegrate when exposed to a selected fluid in the flowing fluid. The flow restriction member may be formed of a water-absorbing material and/or a…
A device or system for controlling fluid flow in a well includes a flow restriction member that transitions from a first effective density to a second effective density in response to a change in composition of the flowing fluid. The flow restriction member may increase in effective density as the water cut of the flowing fluid increases and/or disintegrate when exposed to a selected fluid in the flowing fluid. The flow restriction member may be formed of a water-absorbing material and/or a porous material. The pores may be water permeable but not oil permeable. A method for producing fluid from a subterranean formation includes controlling a flow of fluid into a wellbore tubular with a flow restriction member. The method may include reducing a flow of water into the wellbore tubular when a percentage of water in the flowing fluid reaches a predetermined value.
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OPTICAL FIBER CABLE CONSTRUCTION ALLOWING RIGID ATTACHMENT TO ANOTHER STRUCTURE
Issued US 7,471,860
A tubular and a jacketed cable combination includes a strip of material helically wound about itself to form a tubular structure having an inside dimension and an outside dimension, one or more optic fibers disposed within a filler material, a jacket disposed about the filler material to protect the same and an affixation between the jacket and the tubular and methods of making the combination and the cable.
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Restrictor Valve Mounting for Downhole Screens
Issued US 7,644,758
In one aspect of the invention a valve that operates in association with a downhole screen is threaded into the wall of a base pipe after being inserted through a saddle. When the valve body is threaded in, the engagement into the wall threads in the base pipe acts as a sealing force on a ring seal between the saddle and the base pipe and between the valve body and the saddle. The valve itself can be outfitted with a cover with openings that can be integral or removable and disposed at the end…
In one aspect of the invention a valve that operates in association with a downhole screen is threaded into the wall of a base pipe after being inserted through a saddle. When the valve body is threaded in, the engagement into the wall threads in the base pipe acts as a sealing force on a ring seal between the saddle and the base pipe and between the valve body and the saddle. The valve itself can be outfitted with a cover with openings that can be integral or removable and disposed at the end of the valve that is innermost to the base pipe. Preferably a series of elongated slots are used that can catch slurry if the well is to be killed while allowing subsequent production to drive the accumulated solids from well killing back into the base pipe.; Another feature places the valve in a base pipe opening under a cylindrical screen section to reduce assembly time and cost of constructing an adjacent housing to one side of the cylindrical screen section to accommodate the valve.
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Automatic control line insertion tools and system
Issued US 7,628,214
A system for inserting control lines to a control line receptacle at an alternate path structure includes an upper guide having a path structure engagement roller, a control line insertion wheel and a control line bypass space and further includes a lower guide separate from the upper guide and having a path structure engagement roller and a control line insertion wheel, the path structure engagement roller and control line insertion wheel being resiliently biased to a position calculated to…
A system for inserting control lines to a control line receptacle at an alternate path structure includes an upper guide having a path structure engagement roller, a control line insertion wheel and a control line bypass space and further includes a lower guide separate from the upper guide and having a path structure engagement roller and a control line insertion wheel, the path structure engagement roller and control line insertion wheel being resiliently biased to a position calculated to cause control line insertion to the alternate flow path structure when in an engaged position.
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Inflow control device with passive shut-off feature
Issued US 7,290,606
Devices and methods for control flow of formation fluids respect to one or more selected parameter relating to the wellbore fluid. In one embodiment, a flow control device for controlling fluid flow into the production tubular uses a flow restriction member that is actuated by a character change of the formation fluid, such as liquid to gas or oil to water. The flow restriction member can be sensitive to a change in density of the formation fluid. The flow restriction member is passive…
Devices and methods for control flow of formation fluids respect to one or more selected parameter relating to the wellbore fluid. In one embodiment, a flow control device for controlling fluid flow into the production tubular uses a flow restriction member that is actuated by a character change of the formation fluid, such as liquid to gas or oil to water. The flow restriction member can be sensitive to a change in density of the formation fluid. The flow restriction member is passive, self-regulating and does not need any power source or control signal to control fluid flow. In one embodiment, the flow control device automatically rotates into a predetermined orientation upon being positioned in the wellbore. A seal disposed on the flow control devices expands into sealing engagement with an enclosure after the flow control device assumed the desired predetermined position.
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Apparatus and method for gravel packing an interval of a wellbore
Issued US 6,557,634
An apparatus and method for gravel packing an interval of a wellbore is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an outer tubular (110) forming a first annulus with the wellbore and an inner tubular (114) disposed within the outer tubular (110) forming a second annulus therebetween. The second annulus includes an axially extending slurry passageway (194) and an axially extending production pathway (190). The portion of the outer tubular (110) adjacent the slurry passageway (194) has an outlet (128)…
An apparatus and method for gravel packing an interval of a wellbore is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an outer tubular (110) forming a first annulus with the wellbore and an inner tubular (114) disposed within the outer tubular (110) forming a second annulus therebetween. The second annulus includes an axially extending slurry passageway (194) and an axially extending production pathway (190). The portion of the outer tubular (110) adjacent the slurry passageway (194) has an outlet (128). The portion of both the outer and inner tubulars (110, 114) adjacent the production pathway (190) has a plurality of openings (122, 146).; The slurry passageway (194) is in fluid isolation from the production pathway (190) such that when a fluid slurry containing gravel is injected through the slurry passageway (194), the fluid slurry exits through the outlet (128) leaving gravel in the first annulus, thereby gravel packing the interval
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Seal structure for downhole tool
Issued US 6,565,093
A seal structure is provided for a downhole tool. In a described embodiment, a seal structure includes a seal support ring having at least one annular groove formed thereon and a longitudinal axis. At least one seal is included in the seal structure. The seal is disposed at least partially in the groove, and the seal is bonded to the ring. An annular recess is positioned longitudinally between opposing side walls of the groove. The recess may be formed in a body of the seal.
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Gravel pack multi-pathway tube with control line retention and method for retaining control line
US 7,431,085
A gravel pack multi-pathway tube includes a body and a flow passage at the body. Further, the tube includes a projection at the body, the projection receptive to a control line. A gravel packing device component wherein the component includes a shroud, a multi-pathway tube at the shroud, and a projection appurtenant the multi-pathway tube, the projection being receptive to a control line. A method for running and protecting a control line at a gravel pack component, which includes running a…
A gravel pack multi-pathway tube includes a body and a flow passage at the body. Further, the tube includes a projection at the body, the projection receptive to a control line. A gravel packing device component wherein the component includes a shroud, a multi-pathway tube at the shroud, and a projection appurtenant the multi-pathway tube, the projection being receptive to a control line. A method for running and protecting a control line at a gravel pack component, which includes running a component into a wellbore wherein the component includes a shroud, a multi-pathway tube at the shroud, and a projection appurtenant the multi-pathway tube, the projection being receptive to a control line and inserting a control line at the projection
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Honors & Awards
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Instrument Rating
United States of America
I can fly in the clouds and land at airports surrounded and covered by clouds down to approximately 200 ft off the ground.
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Private Pilot Certificate
United States of America
After 6 months of training under a master CFI and a check ride I was able to receive my Private Pilot Certificate. Plan to use my skills to help others in ways never possible before. Can't say much right now but it's going to be big.
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Baker Hughes Technology Excellence Award “Best Joint Customer Project of Year Award”
CEO of Baker Hughes Inc. (Chad Deaton)
Awarded for the collaborative work on a project overseas between our team and customer representatives in Norway.
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Baker Hughes Technology Excellence Award “New Technology of the Year Award”
CEO of Baker Hughes Inc. (Chad Deaton)
Awarded for the innovative design we produced to autonomously control the inflow of unwanted gas for offshore wells in Norway.
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English
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Organizations
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SPE Society of Petroleum Engineers
Member
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Tau Beta Pi (National Engineering Honor Society)
Member
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PI Tau Sigma (National Mechanical Engineering Honor Society)
Member
- PresentPI TAU SIGMA members are chosen on a basis of sound engineering ability, scholarship (upper 35%), personality, and probable future success in their chosen field of Mechanical Engineering.
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