Gregory S. Lester
Engineering at Lk Vis Dr, Mandeville, LA
License number
Louisiana EI.0007335
Issued Date
Jan 1, 1900
Category
Civil Engineer
Address
Address
216 Lake Vista Dr, Mandeville, LA 70448
Professional information
Fluid Flow Conduit Vibrator And Method
US Patent:
5361830, Nov 8, 1994
Filed:
Jun 5, 1992
Appl. No.:
7/894667
Inventors:
Moye Wicks - Houston TX
Gregory S. Lester - Mandeville LA
Joe O. Esparza - Katy TX
Gregory S. Lester - Mandeville LA
Joe O. Esparza - Katy TX
Assignee:
Shell Oil Company - Houston TX
International Classification:
E21B 4304
US Classification:
166 51
Abstract:
Vibrations are created in a flow conduit by constraining a bluff object having a plurality of positions between which flow of fluid forces the bluff object. In a preferred embodiment, the vibration technique is utilized in a gravel packing tool. Gravel pack sand is placed while the gravel pack tool is vibrated by balls constrained within a wash pipe. A considerably improved gravel pack density is achieved.
Fluid Flow Conduit Vibrator And Method
US Patent:
5439290, Aug 8, 1995
Filed:
Sep 21, 1994
Appl. No.:
8/310018
Inventors:
Moye Wicks - Houston TX
Gregory S. Lester - Mandeville LA
Joe O. Esparza - Katy TX
Gregory S. Lester - Mandeville LA
Joe O. Esparza - Katy TX
Assignee:
Shell Oil Company - Houston TX
International Classification:
B01F 1104
US Classification:
366241
Abstract:
Vibrations are created in a flow conduit by constraining a bluff object having a plurality of positions between which flow of fluid forces the bluff object. In a preferred embodiment, the vibration technique is utilized in a gravel packing tool. Gravel pack sand is placed while the gravel pack tool is vibrated by balls constrained within a wash pipe. A considerably improved gravel pack density is achieved.