Systems and conveyance structures for high power long distance laser transmission

A mobile high power laser system comprising:

• a laser cabin, the laser cabin housing a high power laser having the capability to general a laser beam having at least about 10 kW of power;
• a conveyance structure having a length of at least about 4,000 feet;
• the conveyance structure comprising:
• a high power optical fiber having a core diameter of at least about 300 μm and a length of at least about 4,000 feet, an outer support structure having a length of at least about 4,000 feet, an inner support structure having a length of at least about 4,000 feet, a data or control line having a length of at least about 4,000 feet, and a passage defined by the inner or the outer support structure, the passage having a length of at least about 4,000 feet;
• and a means for handling the conveyance structure.

A mobile high power laser system comprising:

• a. a base;
• b. a means for providing a high power laser beam having at least 5 kW of power;
• c. a means for containing a handling apparatus;
• d. an operator station;
• and,
• e. a means for providing electrical power.

A mobile high power laser system comprising:

• a. a laser housing;
• b. a handling apparatus;
• c. a high power laser capable of generating at least a 10 kW laser beam within the laser housing;
• d. a conveyance structure comprising a high power optical fiber, a passage, a line and a support structure, wherein the high power optical fiber having a core diameter of at least about 300 μm and a minimum bend radius;
• and,
• e. an optical block having a radius of curvature, wherein the optical block radius of curvature is greater than, equal to, or within 5% less than the radius of curvature of the high power optical fiber.

A mobile high power laser system comprising:

• a. a base;
• b. the base having a laser housing, an operator housing and a handling apparatus;
• c. a chiller, a storage tank, and a laser capable of generating at least a 10 kW laser beam being associated with the laser housing;
• d. a conveyance structure comprising a high power optical fiber, a passage, a line and a support structure, wherein the high power optical fiber has a minimum bend radius;
• and,
• e. an optical block having a radius of curvature, wherein the optical block radius of curvature is greater than or substantially equal to the radius of curvature of the high power optical fiber.

A high power laser system comprising:

• a. a mobile platform;
• b. a laser housing associated with the mobile platform;
• c. a chiller, and a laser capable of generating at least a 10 kW laser beam;
• d. at least 1,000 feet of a conveyance structure comprising a high power optical fiber and a protective structure, wherein the high power optical fiber has a core having a diameter of at least about 300 μm and a minimum bend radius;
• and,
• e. an optical block having a radius of curvature, wherein the optical block radius of curvature is greater than about 3% less than the radius of curvature of the high power optical fiber.

A high power laser system comprising:

• a. a mobile platform;
• b. a laser housing associated with the mobile platform;
• c. a laser system capable of generating at least a 10 kW laser beam;
• d. a conveyance structure comprising a high power optical fiber and a protective structure, wherein the high power optical fiber has a minimum bend radius;
• and,
• e. the conveyance structure associated with a handling apparatus for holding and deploying the conveyance structure, wherein the handling apparatus is configured to maintain the radius of curvature for the optical fiber at a radius that is greater than, equal to, or within 5% less than the minimum bend radius.

A high power laser system comprising:

• a. a mobile platform;
• b. a laser housing associated with the mobile platform;
• c. a laser system capable of generating at least a 20 kW laser beam;
• d. a laser chiller;
• e. a conveyance structure comprising a high power optical fiber and a support structure, wherein the high power optical fiber has a core having a diameter of at least about 300 μm, and a minimum bend radius;
• f. a means for suppressing Stimulated Brillioun Scattering;
• and,
• g. the conveyance structure associated with a handling apparatus for holding and deploying the conveyance structure, wherein the handling apparatus is configured to maintain the radius of curvature for the conveyance structure at a radius that is equal to or greater than the minimum bend radius.

A high power laser system deployed at a well site, the system comprising:

• a. a high power laser system capable of generating at least a 10 kW laser beam;
• b. a chiller;
• c. a conveyance structure deployment device;
• d. an optical block;
• e. a conveyance structure having a distal end and a proximal end and comprising a high power optical fiber having a minimal bend radius;
• f. a lubricator;
• g. wherein the proximal end of the conveyance structure is optically associated with the high power laser and associated with the deployment device;
• wherein the conveyance structure is at least practically held by the deployment device and extends from the deployment device to the optical block and extends from the optical block to and into the lubricator, thereby defining a conveyance structure deployment path;
• wherein the lubricator is in communication with a well at the well site;
• and,
• h. the conveyance structure deployment path does not exceed the minimum bend radius for the optical fiber.

A high power laser system deployed at a well site, the system comprising:

• a. a means for generating a high power laser beam having at least a 10 kW of power;
• b. a means for deploying a conveyance structure;
• c. a conveyance structure having a distal end and a proximal end and comprising a high power optical fiber having a minimal bend radius and having a core diameter of at least about 300 μm;
• d. a means for entering a well;
• e. wherein the proximal end of the conveyance structure is optically associated with the high power laser;
• wherein the conveyance structure is at least practically held by the means for deploying and extends to and into the means for entering a well, thereby defining a conveyance structure deployment path;
• wherein the means for entering the well is in communication with a well at the well site;
• and,
• f. the conveyance structure deployment path does not exceed the minimum bend radius for the optical fiber.

A laser work over and completion unit comprising:

• a. a base;
• b. a handling apparatus associated with the base;
• c. a means for receiving a laser beam having at least a 5 kW laser beam being associated with the handling apparatus;
• d. a conveyance structure comprising a means for transmitting a laser beam having at least 5 kW of power over at least 3,000 without substantial power loss;
• a passage, a line and a support structure, wherein the means for transmitting has a minimum bend radius;
• and,
• e. an optical block having a radius of curvature, wherein the optical block radius of curvature is greater than, equal to, or within 5% less than the radius of curvature of the means for transmitting.

A laser workover and completion system deployed at a well site, the system comprising:

• a. a conveyance structure deployment device;
• b. an optical block;
• c. a conveyance structure having a distal end and a proximal end and comprising a high power optical fiber having a proximal end and a distal end, and having a minimal bend radius, the proximal end of the high power optical fiber being capable of receiving a high power laser beam and the high power optical fiber being capable of transmitting a high power laser beam without substantial power loss;
• d. a lubricator;
• e. wherein the proximal end of the conveyance structure is associated with the deployment device;
• wherein the conveyance structure is at least practically held by the deployment device and extends from the deployment device to the optical block and extends from the optical block to and into the lubricator, thereby defining a conveyance structure deployment path;
• wherein the lubricator is in communication with a well at the well site;
• and,
• f. the conveyance structure deployment path does not exceed the minimum bend radius for the optical fiber.

A laser workover and completion system deployed at a well site, the system comprising:

• a. a conveyance structure deployment device;
• b. an optical block;
• c. a conveyance structure having a distal end and a proximal end and comprising a high power optical fiber having a minimal bend radius;
• d. a means for entering a well;
• e. wherein the proximal end of the conveyance structure is optically associated with the high power laser and associated with the deployment device;
• wherein the conveyance structure is at least practically held by the deployment device and extends from the deployment device to the optical block and extends from the optical block to and into the means for entering a well, thereby defining a conveyance structure deployment path;
• wherein the means for entering the well is in communication with a well at the well site;
• and,
• f. the conveyance structure deployment path does is greater than, equal to, or within 5% less than the minimum bend radius for the optical fiber.

A high power laser conveyance structure comprising:

• a. a first layer comprising a plurality of wound armor wires;
• b. a second layer comprising a plurality of wound armor wires, wherein the second layer is positioned inside of the first layer;
• c. the second layer forming a cavity;
• d. the cavity containing a high power optical fiber;
• e. the high power optical fiber comprising a core and a cladding;
• f. the high power optical fiber being capable of reducing a non-linear effect when a high power laser beam is propagated through the optical fiber;
• and,
• g. the conveyance structure being at least 2,000 feet long.

A high power laser conveyance structure comprising:

• a. a first layer comprising a plurality of wound armor wires;
• b. a second layer comprising a plurality of wound armor wires, wherein the second layer is positioned inside of the first layer;
• c. the second layer forming a cavity;
• d. the cavity containing a plurality of electrical conductors and a high power optical fiber;
• e. the high power optical fiber comprising a core, a cladding and a protective layer;
• f. the high power optical fiber being capable of reducing a non-linear effect when a high power laser beam is propagated through the optical fiber;
• and,
• g. the conveyance structure being at least 2,000 feet long.

A high power laser conveyance structure comprising:

• a. a support structure;
• b. a line associated within the support structure;
• c. a high power optical fiber associated with the support structure;
• d. a passage associated with the support structure for transporting a fluid;
• and,
• e. the high power optical fiber being capable of reducing a non-linear effect when a high power laser beam is propagated through the optical fiber over distances greater than 2,000 feet.

A high power laser system comprising:

• a. a mobile platform;
• b. a laser housing associated with the mobile platform;
• c. a laser system capable of generating at least a 10 kW laser beam;
• d. a conveyance structure comprising a high power optical fiber and a protective structure, wherein the high power optical fiber has a minimum bend radius;
• and,
• e. the conveyance structure associated with a handling apparatus for holding and deploying the conveyance structure, wherein the handling apparatus is configured to maintain the radius of curvature for the optical fiber at a radius that is more than about 5% less than the minimum bend radius.