Charles Seckar

Title: Innovations by Charles Seckar

Introduction

Charles Seckar is an accomplished inventor based in Katy, TX (US). He has made significant contributions to the field of formation testing, holding a total of 4 patents. His work is primarily associated with Halliburton Energy Services, Inc., where he has developed innovative technologies that enhance the efficiency of formation testing processes.

Latest Patents

One of Seckar's notable inventions is the High Flowrate Formation Tester. This system includes a pipe string, a wireline cable run through the pipe string, and a downhole tool for formation testing. The downhole tool comprises an upper assembly and an impeller unit connected to the downhole end of the upper assembly. The impeller unit features a first impeller coupled to a second impeller by a shaft, along with a first flowline that is open to the formation. Additionally, a packer unit isolates a portion of a borehole surrounding the first end of the first flowline from the rest of the borehole. The tool string connects the first flowline, hydraulically linking the packing device to the upper assembly.

Another significant patent by Seckar is also titled High Flowrate Formation Tester. This formation tester consists of an upper assembly, an impeller unit, a straddle packer unit, and an inverted reservoir description tool string. The upper assembly seals off the wireline cable at the rig and connects the wireline cable to the formation tester. The impeller unit includes an upper turbine that converts hydraulic power from the circulation of drilling mud into mechanical power. This mechanical power drives a lower impeller capable of pumping formation fluids at high flow rates. The straddle packer unit isolates a portion of the formation tester that is open to the borehole, allowing entry and exit of formation fluids through the formation tester. The inverted reservoir description tool string contains a combination of formation description modules that are inverted from traditional reservoir description tool modules, allowing fluid flow paths to bypass electrical components.

Career Highlights

Throughout his career, Charles Seckar has demonstrated a commitment to innovation in the energy sector. His work at Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. has positioned him as a key player in the development of advanced formation testing technologies. His patents reflect his expertise and dedication to improving the efficiency and effectiveness of oil and gas exploration.

Collaborations

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