LIVE SAVING INVENTION WITHOUT PATENT COVERAGE

LIFE SAVING INVENTION WITHOUT PATENT COVERAGE

By: Jum’an

Drilling Fluid is an important part in Oil and Gas drilling. In fact it is the only answer to the question: How to drill a small diameter hole thousands of meters deep, and at the same time cleaning and keeping it open without caving. Drilling Fluid is basically a type of slurry pumped down the hole while drilling, through the drill pipes to flush the drilled cuttings and some other duties, and circulated back through the annulus to the surface. There are similarities in the functions of the human blood and oil well drilling fluid. Blood eliminates waste products of metabolism from the human body. Drilling fluid removes drilling wastes, i.e. drilled cuttings from the hole. Blood helps to cool or warm the human body as drilling fluid helps to cool the drill bit and pipes. Blood circulates round the human body via an artery-vein system of connection and drilling fluid circulates down hole and back to the surface via a drill-string-annulus connection system. The mud pump resembles the heart in the oil well drilling. Human blood as well as drilling fluid is re-useable, both work continually. Blood contains white blood cells that defend the human body against diseases. Drilling fluid contains additives that strengthen the borehole, prevent formation damage and extend the life span of the drilling fluid. Testing a blood sample can detect our health condition. Testing a drilling fluid sample can tell us the safety condition of the well drilled.

Among the main functions of drilling fluid is to provide hydrostatic pressure to prevent formation fluids (gases, salt water) from entering into the well bore. Dissolved gases like Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide (CO2), and Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) cause serious corrosion problems leading to metal failures. H2S in particular is critical because of its high toxicity and is fatal to workers when they breathe. H2S gas is ruthless and deadly hazards in the oil and gas industry. It is highly toxic, colorless and has the specific odor of rotten eggs. However the sense of smell is not a reliable warning because exposure to H2S gas will quickly numbs the sense of smell. Loss of consciousness can happen within seconds of exposure to a high concentration of this gas. The presence of H2S gas in the drilling fluid indicates that the gas from the formation enters into the well due to insufficient hydrostatic pressure provided by the drilling fluid. This toxic gas can then escape into the air, putting the personnel on the rig at risk. The only positive means of determining the amount of H₂S present is by testing with approved detectors.

The Garrett Gas Train (GGT) is the most widely used portable unit to determine H2S in drilling fluid. The GGT unit consists of a transparent plastic block that contains three interconnected chambers. A carrier gas is used to flow an inert gas through the chambers. The sample is placed in the first chamber and is acidified to release the H₂S gas. A special Draeger tube is used to measure the effluent gas that is evolved from the sample. The dark stain in the Draeger tube indicates that H2S has evolved from the sample. Mud Engineers are familiar to run this testing equipment. The device is named after Robert L. Garrett, who invented it while working at Exxon Production Research in the early 1970.

Robert L. Garrett

Born in 1933, Bob earned his master's degree in chemistry from Texas Tech University (TTU) in 1957. While working at Exxon in the early 1970s, Bob invented this device that would help save lives out in the oil fields – the Garrett Gas Train (GGT) – a reliable quantitative sulfide detector. H2S gas is a problem on drilling rigs, he said. The poisonous vapors could quickly kill employees and cause drill pipe to become brittle and break. An easy test for it didn’t yet exist. "I saw a serious need for a rig-site chemical test to clearly identify when an influx of sulfides came from the formation down hole and into the circulating drilling mud," Garrett said. "No reliable H₂S test existed for rig use at that time – around 1970 – and lab tests available were too inconvenient for rig use." The device quickly detects dangerous and poisonous H2S when drilling oil and gas wells. This method is widely used on rigs and approved by the API and ISO. Garrett said that neither he nor Exxon attempted to obtain patent coverage on the GGT and neither he nor Exxon have ever obtained any royalty for use of the method.

"I looked on the GGT test device/method as a life-saving benefit for our industry – useful to avoid serious situations and hazards around the drilling rig," he said. "The whole industry benefits from safe drilling practices."  Currently Robert L. Garrett runs his company “Garrett Fluid Technology” based in Texas and served as chairman of several API committees.

THE RESURRECTION OF AVICENNA

THE RESURRECTION OF AVICENNA

By: Jum’an

Avicenna is Latinized articulation of Arabic name Ibn Sina. He was born in 980 AD in Afshana village in Uzbekistan, died 1037 at the age of 58 in Isfahan, Iran. His mother Setareh was from the very same village, while his father Abdulla was a respected Ismaili scholar from Afghanistan. Avicenna’s real name was Abu Ali al-Husain Ibn Abdullah Ibn Sina but he is commonly referred to under his Latinized name Avicenna. In the Muslim world, he is known as Ibn Sina. Avicenna was one of the most learned men of his time in a wide variety of subjects including mathematics, geometry, physics, metaphysics, philology, and astronomy. He is often considered one of the greatest thinkers and scholars in history. In particular, he is regarded by many as the father of early modern medicine

One of his monumental work completed in 1025 "The Canon of Medicine" (In Arabic Al-Qanun fi'l-Tibb), an immense medical encyclopedia, is one of the most famous and influential books in the history of medicine, forming the basis of our modern understanding of human health and disease. It presents an overview of the contemporary medical knowledge. This work was very popular not only in the Muslim world, but was also studied in European universities for centuries.  The Canon of Medicine remained a medical authority for centuries. It set the standards for medicine in Medieval Europe and the Muslim world, and was used as a medical textbook through the 18th century in Europe. Canon of Medicine is written in Arabic, the language of the science in the Middle East instead of Persian. It was translated into Latin (by Gerard of Cremona in the 12^thcentury and was printed 15 times before 1500), Hebrew, Persian and Urdu. Yet many of the inaccuracies from those first translations remain in current English translations. Until 2013 when three prominent authors translated Canon of Medicine into English directly from the Arabic Avicenna’s texts, titled: AVICENNA'S MEDICINE: A New Translation of the 11th-Century Canon with Practical Applications for Integrative Health Care  By Mones Abu-Asab Ph.D., Hakima Amri Ph.D., Marc S. Micozzi M.D. Ph.D.

Mones Abu-Asab is a senior scientist at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. Hakima is associate professor of biochemistry at Georgetown University and Marc S. Micozzi is professor of pharmacology at Georgetown University.  This new translation presents the actual words of Avicenna translated directly from the original Arabic, getting rid of the inaccuracies and errors of most translators, explains current medical interpretations and ways to apply Avicenna’s concepts today and reveals how Avicenna’s understanding of what known today as proteins, lipids, and organic acids. With this new translation, Avicenna's work becomes just as relevant today as it was 1,000 years ago. This is really a resurrection of Avicenna. Praises come from many medical experts and institutions for this book, published in 2013. To me the most touching one came from Larry Dossey, M.D., author of Healing Words and One Mind. He said: “The next time you visit your physician, whisper a prayer of thanks to Avicenna, because many of the foundations of modern medicine--empirical observation, objectivity, and rationalism--surfaced through his towering genius a millennium ago. Avicenna’s Medicine is a valuable link in medicine’s rich history. As the authors make clear in this marvelous translation, Avicenna’s relevance to our era has not been exhausted.”  The other praises you can read them here. A millennium after his life, Avicenna remains one of the most highly regarded physicians of all time. Thanks to the authors!

DRILLING AND COMPLETION FLUIDS

DRILLING AND COMPLETION FLUIDS

By: Jum’an

While an oil well is being drilled, specific drilling fluid is pumped down the drill pipes and circulated back through the annulus to flush out the rock cuttings, cool and lubricate the drilling bit, and maintain pressure so that oil or gas does not escape. Completion fluid is specialized liquid -typically brine solution- placed in the well to facilitate final operations prior to initiation of production, to control subsurface pressure as well as to minimize formation damage during completion and workover operations. Most of the professionals working in this upstream (exploration and production) sector of the oil industry are drilling/completion engineers and the production specialists. They are highly skilled on drilling, completing and production of oil well, but usually have inadequate knowledge of the chemistry aspects of drilling and completion of a well. The composition and properties of Drilling and Completion Fluids play important role in the success of a well. While the average cost drilling fluid amounts less than 10% of the total cost to drill a well, the success and failure of the well may depend on the optimization of the fluids used. Lacks of knowledge in chemical composition and properties of the fluids may result in soaring cost or even a total failure.  

An important guide to successfully utilize the drilling and completion fluids in the oil exploration and production has been written by three prominent experts in this field. The late George R. Gray PhD a pioneer in the development of drilling fluids technology, once Director and Vice President of SPE and held positions within the American Petroleum Institute (API). The late H.C.H. Darley, a member of the Institute of Petroleum in London, active within SPE and a Researcher for Shell for 25 years. Ryen Caenn specializes in the technology transfer for all aspects of drilling and completion fluids technologies. He has worked in the industry for over 40 years including over 28 years as consultant to oil companies, fluid service companies, and chemical manufacturers. He currently conducts training sessions worldwide on drilling fluid technology and is active in AADE, SPE, and API Committees.

They are authors of a book considered the bible of Drilling Fluids Industry titled Composition and Properties of Drilling and Completion Fluids. This book is an essential tool to achieving successful outcome of the wellbore. The content is regularly updated since its first publication up to the current Sixth Edition. This last edition includes new information on technology, economic, and political issues that have affected the use of drilling and completion fluids. Also explains a countless new products and fluid systems. It covers the latest API/SI standards. It includes new R&D on water-based muds. It places new emphases on Health, Safety & Environment (HSE). It also includes new chapter on Waste Management and Disposal.

Composition and Properties of Drilling and Completion Fluids is highly recommended for Drilling engineers, drilling rig supervisors, drilling managers, operating company personnel, and service company personnel

BE THERE EVEN IF YOU'RE NOT!

BE THERE EVEN IF YOU’RE NOT

By: Jum’an

Stay in touch with the love ones is nearly everyone’s desire in life. Keeping an eye and ensuring the security of our family, our home and business are as important as our self’s safety. Feeling to be there with them even if you’re not, talk and listen like you never left! Isn’t it nice to watch your kids play with their pets from your office? You can talk to them and they can talk to you. What a sensation! You may be surprised that there is a simple solution for that.

Amcrest LLC who states their business philosophy as securing human life and property is a manufacturer of advanced surveillance and home automation products for consumers and businesses worldwide. They deliver innovative technologies at exceptionally affordable prices to help people feel secure and protect what’s important to them. Their high quality cameras can securely monitor your home, small business or medium to large enterprise, designed to record and deliver live video and audio to anywhere you are. Here is one of Amcrest products you can have to satisfy your nostalgic sensation: The Amcrest ProHD 1080p Wi-Fi video camera! Easily set up and reasonably priced.

Its features include full-HD Video @30 frame per second for Excellent Quality and Clarity, High-Intensity Infra Red LEDs for Exceptional Night Vision, 60 Second Wi-Fi Setup via iOS or Android devices using Amcrest View Lite app, Pan/Tilt remotely from phone or computer, Intelligent Digital Zoom provides enhanced quality without abnormalities, Stream video and audio directly to your phone, tablet, NVR, or on PC or Mac, Remarkable Field-of-View with Super-Wide 90 degree lens, Two-Way Talk with an embedded speaker and integrated microphone, Intelligent Motion-Alerts via e-mail when motion/sound is detected. All of these features make the Amcrest ProHD camera a simple and easy to install IP camera that combines quality, versatility and durability with affordability.

Most customers praise this product for its Easy Installation, Easy to Use, Lots of Features, Easily expandable, Clear Instructions, Compact, Nice Design, Great Sound and Video Quality, Very Bright. Some complain that when both audio and mic are on, there is a considerable amount of feedback. This is because the microphone and speaker are too close together. Pan/Tilt/Zoom is not located in the same page as the live feed page. Therefore once you click on PTZ you lose all the other options such as audio/mic and others. Nothing major, just something to point out. So, be there even if you’re not! Talk and listen like you never left!

CHEER THE WORLD - TWEET YOUR HAPPINESS!

Cheer the World! Tweet your Happiness!

By: Jum’an

ASUS, a leading Computer company and inventors of various gadgets has launched its new smart-watch, called the ASUS VivoWatch HC-A01 Sports Heart Rate Smart Watch IP67 (The pulse of life!) This wristwatch offers more of a fitness focus than the ordinary smart-watch. It’s a combination of smart watch and fitness tracker, with good specs, informative screen and greatly improved 10 day battery life. The VivoWatch is Android and iPhone compatible

ASUS VivoWatch features a unique VivoPulse technology, which uses the built-in optical sensor to continuously, accurately, and safely monitor your heart rate. It measures and analyzes the user’s heart rate, sleep time, and how much you toss and turn to give you an insightful look into your sleep quality. It also has a built-in UV light sensor to let you know the current level when heading outside. It’s IP67 water resistant; users can wear it all day, even when showering. The screen has a convenient LED indicator that turns green when you are doing aerobic exercise and burning calories. If you push yourself to the limit, the indicator alerts you by turning red.

THE OILFIELD CHEMICALS GROUP

THE OILFIELD CHEMICALS GROUP

By: Jum’an

Oilfield Chemicals are products applied in various stages of oil production starting from drilling the well, bringing to production, transport and last but not least oil spill treatment. They consist of drilling, completion and work-over products, cementing additives as well as corrosion inhibitors, gelling agents, biocides and so forth. During the production phase, the flow of oil out of the well needs to be prevented from the deposition of hydrates, wax, or scale. Treating chemicals are added to avoid such cases. During the transportation and logistical handling of the crude oil, e.g. in a pipeline, tanker or terminal, chemical treatment are required to improve flow as well as to satisfy shipping and load port requirements for stability.

The oil and gas engineer on the job needs to know all the available oil field chemicals and fluid applications that are applicable to the operation. They are often at the mercy of the chemical manufacturer when deciding which products to use during which phase of the production operation. However, choosing the wrong chemical could lead to cost overruns and a serious loss in production.

Petroleum Engineer’s Guide to Oil Field Chemicals and Fluids by Dr. Johannes Fink is a comprehensive manual that provides end users with information about oil field chemicals and it presents a compilation of materials from literature and patents, arranged according to applications and the way a typical job is practiced. It delivers all the necessary lists of chemicals by use, their basic components, benefits, and environmental implications. In order to maintain reservoir protection and peak well production performance, operators demand to know all the options that are available. Oilfield Engineers and Managers will realize this book very useful for project management and production. Non-experts and students in petroleum engineering will also find this reference useful. Excellent resource for state and local environmental regulators as well 

INDUSTRIAL MINERALS GUIDE

WORLD PUNDITS GUIDE TO MINERAL INDUSTRIES

Jum’an

The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc. (SME) is a professional society whose more than 15,000 membership represents all professionals serving the minerals industry in more than 100 countries. SME members include engineers, geologists, metallurgists, educators, students and researchers.

One of the most valuable SME publication titled Industrial Minerals & Rocks: Commodities, Markets, and Uses is now the 7th edition, revised and expanded from the earlier editions, adding significant new content—ensuring the continued relevance of this quality book. This widely read global reference is one of the most reliable sources for suitable information on industrial minerals and rocks, the markets they serve, and their multitude of uses. Global economy developments have greatly impacted the mining, processing, and marketing of industrial minerals. Additionally, the development of new technologies has driven rapid innovation in processing, packaging, transporting, and end use. The new edition scrutinizes these vital and varied changes and their complex results in the world of industrial minerals and rocks.

The introduction provides information on the classification of industrial minerals and rocks, world distribution of industrial minerals deposits, international trade in minerals, industrial marketing, due diligence and financial valuation, transportation, mine safety and health law, environmental law, and issues of sustainable development. The next section contains chapters covering some 60 individual minerals, rocks, and other materials. These chapters describe material characteristics and properties, industrial uses, geographic locations, extraction and reclamation processes, production and trade, and other economic data. The next set of chapters discuss markets and uses, covering such topics as absorbents and desiccants, construction uses, cosmetics, electronic and optical materials, environmental uses, fertilizers, filters and process aids, ceramic products, glasses, metallurgical uses, nanomaterials, pigments, refractories, soil amendments, and well drilling materials. These chapters discuss processing for applications, market trends, regulatory concerns, industrial structures, and similar issues. 

Readers of Industrial Minerals & Rocks: Commodities, Markets, and Uses praise among others: Fantastic book to own as a reference, Very interesting and very useful for everyone in the Industrial Minerals Market. Also useful for economic geologists due to rich scientific data. The Bible of Rocks and Minerals. Excellent…….