Provided is an expandable metal plug for use in a wellbore tubular. The expandable metal plug, in one aspect, includes a downhole member positionable proximate a plug and abandonment section in a wellbore tubular, wherein at least a portion of the downhole member comprises a metal configured to expand in response to hydrolysis to seal the wellbore tubular.
A method and system for identifying one or more properties in a formation. The method may include disposing a logging sub into a wellbore, wherein the logging sub comprises a plurality of multi-physical electromagnetic antennas and performing a slide drilling operation to extend the wellbore into a formation. The method may further include taking one or more measurements with the logging sub and identifying one or more properties of the formation from the one or more measurements.
G01V 3/30 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation specially adapted for well-logging operating with electromagnetic waves
E21B 7/00 - Special methods or apparatus for drilling
E21B 49/00 - Testing the nature of borehole wallsFormation testingMethods or apparatus for obtaining samples of soil or well fluids, specially adapted to earth drilling or wells
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MONITORING ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM TEMPERATURE INSTABILITIES
Some implementations relate to processes for monitoring coolant temperature in pumping units of a hydraulic fracturing operation. Some implementations include a method comprising detecting instability of engine coolant temperature of a first group of one or more pumping units in a hydraulic fracturing operation. The method may include determining that the instability of the engine coolant temperature is greater than a threshold instability value.
A geothermal wellbore tractor is provided. The geothermal wellbore tractor can include a hydraulic subsystem, a plurality of wheels in communication with the hydraulic subsystem, and a slick line attachment mechanism in communication with the hydraulic subsystem and engaged to a slick line. Motion of the slick line can be operable to generate power for the hydraulic subsystem. The hydraulic subsystem can be operable to control motion of the plurality of wheels.
E21B 23/00 - Apparatus for displacing, setting, locking, releasing or removing tools, packers or the like in boreholes or wells
E21B 23/01 - Apparatus for displacing, setting, locking, releasing or removing tools, packers or the like in boreholes or wells for anchoring the tools or the like
F01K 27/00 - Plants for converting heat or fluid energy into mechanical energy, not otherwise provided for
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DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR WELLBORE OPERATIONS
A system for performing logging operations within a horizontal section of a wellbore includes an anchor assembly securely positioned at or near the bottom of the well section and comprising a pulley collar. A looped cable line is connected to and operatively engages the pulley collar and extends to the surface, forming at least two accessible cable ends. A logging tool is selectively attachable to at least one cable end. The looped cable line and pulley collar cooperate to convey the logging tool from the surface into the horizontal wellbore section to perform logging operations and to subsequently retrieve the logging tool to the surface.
E21B 19/16 - Connecting or disconnecting pipe couplings or joints
E21B 47/01 - Devices for supporting measuring instruments on drill bits, pipes, rods or wirelinesProtecting measuring instruments in boreholes against heat, shock, pressure or the like
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PULSED MAGNETIC FIELD TELEMETRY TO COMMUNICATE WITH A DOWNHOLE INFLOW VALVE
Some implementations include a system configured for use in a wellbore drilled through one or more subsurface formations, the system comprising a first downhole tool positioned along a tubular in the wellbore and a first cable including one or more fiber optic cables, wherein the first cable is coupled with the tubular external to the first downhole tool. The system further includes a control system coupled with the first cable and a transceiver coupled to the first downhole tool, wherein the transceiver is configured to transmit an uplink transmission, via the one or more fiber optic cables, from the first downhole tool to the control system.
E21B 47/135 - Means for transmitting measuring-signals or control signals from the well to the surface, or from the surface to the well, e.g. for logging while drilling by electromagnetic energy, e.g. of radio frequency range using light waves, e.g. infrared or ultraviolet waves
E21B 34/16 - Control means therefor being outside the borehole
G08C 23/02 - Non-electric signal transmission systems, e.g. optical systems using acoustic waves
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REDUCED MOTION EFFECTS OF NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE (NMR) ECHO DATA USING MACHINE LEARNING IN WELL SYSTEMS
Systems, methods, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer-readable media, for obtaining nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) measurements of a subsurface formation in a well system. NMR echo data having motion artifacts may be determined in response to performing downhole NMR measurements using an NMR tool of the well system. Motion data may be determined from one or more downhole well devices of the well system. The motion data may indicate a motion downhole of the NMR tool. The NMR echo data having motion artifacts and the motion data may be provided as inputs to a trained machine learning system to reduce the motion artifacts of the NMR echo data. Output NMR echo data having reduced motion artifacts may be obtained from an output of the trained machine learning system. Properties of the subsurface formation may be determined from the NMR echo data having reduced motion artifacts.
G01V 3/32 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation specially adapted for well-logging operating with electron or nuclear magnetic resonance
E21B 47/12 - Means for transmitting measuring-signals or control signals from the well to the surface, or from the surface to the well, e.g. for logging while drilling
E21B 49/00 - Testing the nature of borehole wallsFormation testingMethods or apparatus for obtaining samples of soil or well fluids, specially adapted to earth drilling or wells
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PUMP DOWN FIBER SYSTEM, METHOD AND TOOLS FOR MULTILATERAL WELLS
A downhole system may include a plurality of conduits configured to interconnect, via at least one stab-in connection, to form at least one fiber channel extending along a portion of a wellbore. The downhole system may also include at least one fiber optic line configured to extend through at least a portion of the fiber channel from a surface position to a downhole position. Further, the downhole system may include a plug secured to leading end of the fiber optic line. The plug is configured to move along the at least one fiber channel in response to fluid pressure in the at least one fiber channel to drive the leading end of the at least one fiber optic line along the at least one fiber channel from the surface position to at least the downhole position.
E21B 34/14 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in wells operated by movement of tools, e.g. sleeve valves operated by pistons or wire line tools
E21B 47/125 - Means for transmitting measuring-signals or control signals from the well to the surface, or from the surface to the well, e.g. for logging while drilling using earth as an electrical conductor
E21B 17/04 - CouplingsJoints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod
E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups
A geothermal wellbore tractor is provided. The geothermal wellbore tractor can include a hydraulic subsystem, a plurality of wheels in communication with the hydraulic subsystem, and a slick line attachment mechanism in communication with the hydraulic subsystem and engaged to a slick line. Motion of the slick line can be operable to generate power for the hydraulic subsystem. The hydraulic subsystem can be operable to control motion of the plurality of wheels.
E21B 23/00 - Apparatus for displacing, setting, locking, releasing or removing tools, packers or the like in boreholes or wells
E21B 23/01 - Apparatus for displacing, setting, locking, releasing or removing tools, packers or the like in boreholes or wells for anchoring the tools or the like
E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups
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TWO PASS WINDOW MILLING SYSTEM THAT CAN BE DEPLOYED AND OPERATED IN ONE TRIP
Some implementations related to a system configured for use in a wellbore drilled through one or more subsurface formations, the system comprising a whipstock including an interior guide track, a first tubular configured to pass through an outer milling body positioned in the wellbore, and a detachable milling head and guide assembly coupled to a downhole end of the first tubular, wherein the detachable milling head and guide assembly comprises a guide configured to slot into the interior guide track of the whipstock. The system may further include a drill string comprised of one or more tubulars and coupled to an uphole end of the first tubular, wherein the drill string is configured to provide rotation to the first tubular.
E21B 29/00 - Cutting or destroying pipes, packers, plugs or wire lines, located in boreholes or wells, e.g. cutting of damaged pipes, of windowsDeforming of pipes in boreholes or wellsReconditioning of well casings while in the ground
E21B 29/06 - Cutting windows, e.g. directional window cutters for whipstock operations
A system for performing logging operations within a horizontal section of a wellbore includes an anchor assembly securely positioned at or near the bottom of the well section and comprising a pulley collar. A looped cable line is connected to and operatively engages the pulley collar and extends to the surface, forming at least two accessible cable ends. A logging tool is selectively attachable to at least one cable end. The looped cable line and pulley collar cooperate to convey the logging tool from the surface into the horizontal wellbore section to perform logging operations and to subsequently retrieve the logging tool to the surface.
E21B 23/14 - Apparatus for displacing, setting, locking, releasing or removing tools, packers or the like in boreholes or wells for displacing a cable or a cable-operated tool, e.g. for logging or perforating operations in deviated wells
E21B 19/00 - Handling rods, casings, tubes or the like outside the borehole, e.g. in the derrickApparatus for feeding the rods or cables
E21B 47/12 - Means for transmitting measuring-signals or control signals from the well to the surface, or from the surface to the well, e.g. for logging while drilling
A flowback sub system may include a check valve and a tubular body portion having a central bore. The check valve may be disposed along a flow path between an exterior of the tubular body portion and the central bore. The flowback sub system may also include a multi-position sleeve with a sleeve opening oriented to block fluid flow to the check valve in a closed position and allow fluid flow through the check valve in a first position. The flowback sub system may further include a shearable member configured to hold the multi-position sleeve in the closed position but to shear in response to a first threshold pressure, a biasing mechanism configured to drive the multi-position sleeve in a first axial direction from the closed position toward the first position, and a retention assembly configured to hold the multi-position sleeve in the first position.
Implementations of a system, an apparatus, and a method are disclosed herein. In one implementation, a system comprises a downhole sensor array configured to be cemented in a wellbore proximate to one or more subsurface formations, wherein the downhole sensor array includes one or more sensors, and wherein at least one sensor of the one or more sensors includes an inlet filter configured to allow entry of a downhole fluid and inhibit cement flow into the at least one sensor.
E21B 47/005 - Monitoring or checking of cementation quality or level
E21B 34/06 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in wells
E21B 47/10 - Locating fluid leaks, intrusions or movements
E21B 49/08 - Obtaining fluid samples or testing fluids, in boreholes or wells
G01N 21/31 - Investigating relative effect of material at wavelengths characteristic of specific elements or molecules, e.g. atomic absorption spectrometry
A slotted sub apparatus may include a tubular body portion and a main guide feature extending axially along the tubular body portion. The main guide feature is configured to receive a key of an orienting sub, and an interface between the key and sidewalls of the main guide feature is configured to guide rotation of the orienting sub as the orienting sub moves axially with respect to the tubular body portion. The slotted sub apparatus may further include at least one pullout guide feature configured to receive the key of the orienting sub as the orienting sub moves in an axially uphole direction with respect to the tubular body portion. The at least one pullout feature is configured to guide rotation of the orienting sub as the key moves along the at least one pullout guide feature.
E21B 23/14 - Apparatus for displacing, setting, locking, releasing or removing tools, packers or the like in boreholes or wells for displacing a cable or a cable-operated tool, e.g. for logging or perforating operations in deviated wells
E21B 23/02 - Apparatus for displacing, setting, locking, releasing or removing tools, packers or the like in boreholes or wells for locking the tools or the like in landing nipples or in recesses between adjacent sections of tubing
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HYDRATING DRY FRICTION REDUCER IN A FLUID STREAM FOR HYDRAULIC FRACTURING
A system for hydrating dry friction reducer in a fluid stream for hydraulic fracturing includes a discharge pump, a hydrostatic accumulator fluidly coupled to the discharge pump, a mixer fluidly coupled to the hydrostatic accumulator, a friction reducer feeder configured to feed dry friction reducer into the mixer, and a supply pump configured to pump aqueous fluid from a fluid supply into the mixer. The mixer is configured to mix the dry friction reducer from the friction reducer feeder with the aqueous fluid from the supply pump. The hydrostatic accumulator is open to atmosphere.
Some implementations related to a system configured for use in a wellbore drilled through one or more subsurface formations, the system comprising a whipstock including an interior guide track, a first tubular configured to pass through an outer milling body positioned in the wellbore, and a detachable milling head and guide assembly coupled to a downhole end of the first tubular, wherein the detachable milling head and guide assembly comprises a guide configured to slot into the interior guide track of the whipstock. The system may further include a drill string comprised of one or more tubulars and coupled to an uphole end of the first tubular, wherein the drill string is configured to provide rotation to the first tubular.
A flowback sub system may include a check valve and a tubular body portion having a central bore. The check valve may be disposed along a flow path between an exterior of the tubular body portion and the central bore. The flowback sub system may also include a multi-position sleeve with a sleeve opening oriented to block fluid flow to the check valve in a closed position and allow fluid flow through the check valve in a first position. The flowback sub system may further include a shearable member configured to hold the multi-position sleeve in the closed position but to shear in response to a first threshold pressure, a biasing mechanism configured to drive the multi-position sleeve in a first axial direction from the closed position toward the first position, and a retention assembly configured to hold the multi-position sleeve in the first position.
A liner hanger, packer, or other joint is connected to and near the top of a liner being deployed. One side of a clutch is formed on the liner hanger, packer, or other joint by fingers that protrude inwardly from and are preferably integral to a shroud. The other side of the clutch is formed on a running tool. The shroud can provide support to the fingers and limit their bending in the inward direction in cases where they are accidentally impacted. The shroud can also shield the base casing from the flow of fracking fluid and limit its erosion. The surfaces delimiting the top of the fingers and the bottom of the spaces between the fingers can be oriented so as to smoothly direct fluid flow toward the inner bore of the liner without generating significant turbulence.
Some implementations include a downhole line capture device for use in a wellbore comprising a ring including one or more flutes configured to enable fluid to flow axially through an annular space between the ring and a tubular; and a line retainer coupled with the ring to capture a line running along an outer surface of the ring.
Provided is a flow control assembly, a method and a well system. The flow control assembly, in one aspect, includes a sliding piston assembly located in a piston chamber, the sliding piston assembly movable between a run-in-hole state and an activated state. In at least one aspect, the sliding piston assembly is configured to: 1) keep a flow control housing plug member within a flow control housing flow nozzle chamber and prevent fluid flow from an annulus of a wellbore to an inside diameter (ID) of a downhole tubular when the sliding piston assembly is in a run-in-hole state; and 2) allow the flow control housing plug member to traverse into the piston chamber and allow fluid flow from the annulus of the wellbore to the inside diameter (ID) of the downhole tubular when the sliding piston assembly is in the activated state.
A method may comprise disposing a target rod in an insulating tube, wherein a first end of the target rod is in at least partial contact with the insulating tube, and disposing a target material geometry on a second end of the target rod, wherein the second end of the target rod is opposite the first end, and wherein the target material geometry comprises a target film and a barrier material.
H05H 6/00 - Targets for producing nuclear reactions
G01V 5/10 - Prospecting or detecting by the use of ionising radiation, e.g. of natural or induced radioactivity specially adapted for well-logging using primary nuclear radiation sources or X-rays using neutron sources
A variety of fluid flow management and sampling systems and methods of sampling are discussed. In some examples, the fluid flow management and sampling systems may comprise a sample module and a perforating assembly. In examples, the perforating assembly is installed on a tubing and/or a casing and cemented in place. Further, the perforating assembly comprises a sliding y-block, a body section connected to the sliding y-block, wherein the body section comprises a perforating gun for downhole operation, and a fixed y-block connected to the body section.
Described herein are systems and techniques for monitoring substances that are injected into an Earth formation whether that be CO2 from a carbon capture and storage (CCS) process, or water or steam injected for an enhanced oil recovery (EOR) process. Components located on an outside of a wellbore casing may be electrically isolated from components located on the inside of the wellbore casing. Data and/or power may be transferred through the wellbore casing wirelessly in order to increase the reliability of a data collection system because the need for wires to be placed on the outside surface of a wellbore casing is eliminated. The components located on the outside of the casing may receive electromagnetic (EM) or transmit EM fields as part of a system that collects data about substances that are injected into Earth formations during a CCS or EOR process.
G01V 3/30 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation specially adapted for well-logging operating with electromagnetic waves
E21B 47/12 - Means for transmitting measuring-signals or control signals from the well to the surface, or from the surface to the well, e.g. for logging while drilling
E21B 49/00 - Testing the nature of borehole wallsFormation testingMethods or apparatus for obtaining samples of soil or well fluids, specially adapted to earth drilling or wells
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DEBRIS PROTECTION AND RETRIEVABILITY SYSTEM FOR BRIDGE PLUGS AND PACKERS
A seal apparatus for use as sealing devices for downhole applications in a wellbore, such as packers and bridge plugs, includes a seal element formed from an elastomeric material. The seal apparatus may include one or more end pieces, referred to as extraction limiting assemblies, which are provided to limit extrusion of the sealing element in direction(s) other than in a radial direction outward from the longitudinal axis of the tool body of the seal apparatus. The end pieces may include components included in a fabric barriers sleeve that encases components of the end caps, the fabric reinforcement barriers allowing for the expansion and contraction of the end caps and the sealing element but limiting or completely blocking debris from entering into any portion of the end caps.
A non-transitory machine-readable medium having data stored therein representing a software executable by a computer. The software executable comprising instructions configured to receive one or more electromagnetic measurements surrounding an observation point from a well measurement system, invert the one or more electromagnetic measurements to form one or more formation electrical properties, and visualize the one or more formation electrical properties on an information handling system. The instructions are further configured to identify an azimuthal direction of a drill bit to follow in a formation based at least in part on the one or more formation electrical properties and instruct the drill bit to steer in the azimuthal direction.
G01V 3/30 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation specially adapted for well-logging operating with electromagnetic waves
E21B 47/0228 - Determining slope or direction of the borehole, e.g. using geomagnetism using electromagnetic energy or detectors therefor
E21B 47/002 - Survey of boreholes or wells by visual inspection
Disclosed herein are systems and methods to obtain representative formation pore pressure and formation mobility from pressure measurements with a formation testing tool. In some embodiments, the method includes performing a first pre-test in which a pressure sensor measures a drawdown pressure and a buildup pressure, calculating a statistical value for the measured buildup pressure, determining if the statistical value is above or below a threshold, shutting down a mud pulser if the statistical value is above or below the threshold, and performing a second pre-test in which the pressure sensor measures a second drawdown pressure and a second buildup pressure. In embodiments, the second pre-test includes a formation fluid drawdown flow rate that is different than a formation fluid drawdown flow rate in the first pre-test.
E21B 49/02 - Testing the nature of borehole wallsFormation testingMethods or apparatus for obtaining samples of soil or well fluids, specially adapted to earth drilling or wells by mechanically taking samples of the soil
E21B 43/12 - Methods or apparatus for controlling the flow of the obtained fluid to or in wells
A motor for an electric submersible pump includes a rotor, a stator concentrically disposed around the rotor, and a main housing including a first lip having first threads. The main housing encloses a portion of the stator. The motor further includes a first extension housing including a second lip having second threads. The first threads engage the second threads to mate the first extension housing to the main housing. A first recess is formed in the main housing and the first extension housing at an interface between the main housing and the first extension housing. The motor further includes a first insert disposed in the first recess.
A non-transitory machine-readable medium having data stored therein representing a software executable by a computer. The software executable comprising instructions configured to receive a first data set of one or more electromagnetic measurements at a first location in a borehole from a logging tool, receive a second data set of one or more electromagnetic measurements at a second location in the borehole from the logging tool, and perform a first inversion on the first data set of one or more electromagnetic measurements to form a first inverted data set. The software executable further configured to perform a second inversion on the second data set of one or more electromagnetic measurements to form a second inverted data set, compare the first inverted data set to the second inverted data set to identify a gradient change between each of the one or more electromagnetic measurements in the first inverted data set and the second inverted data set, and alter course of rotary steerable system (RSS) based at least in part on the gradient change.
G01V 3/30 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation specially adapted for well-logging operating with electromagnetic waves
E21B 47/13 - Means for transmitting measuring-signals or control signals from the well to the surface, or from the surface to the well, e.g. for logging while drilling by electromagnetic energy, e.g. of radio frequency range
Systems and methods described herein may be configured for emitting one or more neutrons into a formation with a first neutron source; emitting one or more neutrons into the formation with a second neutron source; receiving one or more gammas with one or more gamma detectors from the formation; In addition, an information handling system may be employed and configured for determining porosity or an elemental yield of the formation based at least on the one or more gammas.
G01V 5/10 - Prospecting or detecting by the use of ionising radiation, e.g. of natural or induced radioactivity specially adapted for well-logging using primary nuclear radiation sources or X-rays using neutron sources
G01V 5/12 - Prospecting or detecting by the use of ionising radiation, e.g. of natural or induced radioactivity specially adapted for well-logging using primary nuclear radiation sources or X-rays using gamma- or X-ray sources
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ELECTRIC SUBMERSIBLE PUMP HOUSING WITH TORQUE-RESISTING FEATURE
A motor for an electric submersible pump includes a rotor, a stator concentrically disposed around the rotor, and a main housing including a first lip having first threads. The main housing encloses a portion of the stator. The motor further includes a first extension housing including a second lip having second threads. The first threads engage the second threads to mate the first extension housing to the main housing. A first recess is formed in the main housing and the first extension housing at an interface between the main housing and the first extension housing. The motor further includes a first insert disposed in the first recess.
Disclosed herein are systems and methods to obtain representative formation pore pressure and formation mobility from pressure measurements with a formation testing tool. In some embodiments, the method includes performing a first pre-test in which a pressure sensor measures a drawdown pressure and a buildup pressure, calculating a statistical value for the measured buildup pressure, determining if the statistical value is above or below a threshold, shutting down a mud pulser if the statistical value is above or below the threshold, and performing a second pre-test in which the pressure sensor measures a second drawdown pressure and a second buildup pressure. In embodiments, the second pre-test includes a formation fluid drawdown flow rate that is different than a formation fluid drawdown flow rate in the first pre-test.
E21B 47/18 - Means for transmitting measuring-signals or control signals from the well to the surface, or from the surface to the well, e.g. for logging while drilling using acoustic waves through the well fluid
E21B 49/00 - Testing the nature of borehole wallsFormation testingMethods or apparatus for obtaining samples of soil or well fluids, specially adapted to earth drilling or wells
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INTERACTIVE AND SMART WORKFLOW TO MEASURE NOISE FREE FORMATION PRESSURE AND CHARACTERIZE SUPERCHARGE IN FORMATION TESTING
Disclosed herein are systems and methods to obtain representative formation pore pressure and formation mobility from pressure measurements with a formation testing tool. In some embodiments, the method includes performing a first pre-test in which a pressure sensor measures a drawdown pressure and a buildup pressure, calculating a statistical value for the measured buildup pressure, determining if the statistical value is above or below a threshold, shutting down a mud pulser if the statistical value is above or below the threshold, and performing a second pre-test in which the pressure sensor measures a second drawdown pressure and a second buildup pressure. In embodiments, the second pre-test includes a formation fluid drawdown flow rate that is different than a formation fluid drawdown flow rate in the first pre-test.
E21B 47/18 - Means for transmitting measuring-signals or control signals from the well to the surface, or from the surface to the well, e.g. for logging while drilling using acoustic waves through the well fluid
E21B 49/00 - Testing the nature of borehole wallsFormation testingMethods or apparatus for obtaining samples of soil or well fluids, specially adapted to earth drilling or wells
A travel joint that includes a lower tubular member, an upper tubular member telescopically coupled to the lower tubular member, a telescoping control line conduit secured about a travel joint periphery, said telescoping control line conduit including an outer tube telescopically coupled to an inner tube, and a sliding electrical contact having a first segment positioned on the outer tube and a second segment positioned on the inner tube.
Aspects of the subject technology relate to systems, methods, and computer-readable media for identifying petrophysical parameters of a wellbore or wellbore derived samples. An elastomeric sensing device may be used to collect data from a surface of a sample. This may include pressing a sensing portion of the elastomeric sensing device onto a selected surface of the sample. Images of the surface of the sample may be acquired, and a combination of filtering techniques and segmentation techniques may be used to identify the sizes of pores or pore aspect ratios of the sample when the petrophysical parameters of the wellbore or the wellbore derived samples are identified.
E21B 47/002 - Survey of boreholes or wells by visual inspection
E21B 49/00 - Testing the nature of borehole wallsFormation testingMethods or apparatus for obtaining samples of soil or well fluids, specially adapted to earth drilling or wells
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PRESSURE INTENSIFIER MODULE FOR ADDITIONAL SETTING FORCE IN A RETRIEVABLE BRIDGE PLUG
Some implementations include an apparatus configured for use in a wellbore drilled through one or more subsurface formations. The apparatus may comprise one or more pressure intensifier modules configured to increase an applied force of a downhole power unit (DPU) in setting a downhole tool in the wellbore, each pressure intensifier module including a movable input device configured to provide an input force from the DPU and a pressure intensifier piston having a first portion of a first contact area and a second portion of a second, smaller contact area, wherein the pressure intensifier piston is coupled to the movable input device by a force-dependent coupling device. The apparatus may also include a setting piston configured to provide a setting force to one or more components of the downhole tool, wherein the setting force is generated, at least in part, by the pressure intensifier piston.
E21B 23/01 - Apparatus for displacing, setting, locking, releasing or removing tools, packers or the like in boreholes or wells for anchoring the tools or the like
E21B 34/14 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in wells operated by movement of tools, e.g. sleeve valves operated by pistons or wire line tools
E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups
A method including pumping a solution comprising carbonic acid produced via contact of carbon dioxide and water into each of a plurality of zones of a formation, wherein the solution flows into one or more second via fractures or other permeabilities in the plurality of zones, and reacts with reactive rock in the plurality of zones or intervals of the formation to produce a solid and a resulting solution. The method further includes producing the resulting solution, and monitoring, via a sensor, a property of the resulting solution, and adjusting a flow rate of the pumping, a flow rate of the solution comprising carbonic acid flowing into one or more of the plurality of zones of the formation, a flow rate of the resulting solution flowing from one or more of the plurality of zones, or a combination thereof based on the property.
Methods and systems described herein may comprise a first container at least partially filled with a fluid; a core sample disposed within the first container and at least partially submerged within the fluid. In addition, methods and systems herein may further comprise at least one sensor from an imaging module submerged within the fluid disposed at a standoff from the core sample. The at least one sensor is configured to obtain a core sample image while the at least one sensor of the imaging module is rotated or moved around the core sample.
E21B 49/08 - Obtaining fluid samples or testing fluids, in boreholes or wells
E21B 49/02 - Testing the nature of borehole wallsFormation testingMethods or apparatus for obtaining samples of soil or well fluids, specially adapted to earth drilling or wells by mechanically taking samples of the soil
E21B 47/002 - Survey of boreholes or wells by visual inspection
A method may comprise disposing a target rod in an insulating tube, wherein a first end of the target rod is in at least partial contact with the insulating tube, and disposing a target material geometry on a second end of the target rod, wherein the second end of the target rod is opposite the first end, and wherein the target material geometry comprises a target film and a barrier material.
G01V 5/10 - Prospecting or detecting by the use of ionising radiation, e.g. of natural or induced radioactivity specially adapted for well-logging using primary nuclear radiation sources or X-rays using neutron sources
Typical borehole monitoring systems produce a visual component that can be used by a user to monitor borehole operations. It can be difficult for a user to monitor more than one monitoring system, where different skills are used, different output formats can be used, and where users can be distracted or miss an interpretation. A borehole operation analyzer can use as inputs the other borehole monitoring systems output visuals (such as images, graphs, charts, spreadsheets, or other types of visuals) to produce an improved monitoring and generate an analysis using two or more monitoring systems. The processes can generate messages, alerts, warnings, recommendations, or directions to other borehole systems using specified thresholds. Users can act using the results, other borehole systems can use the results as inputs into their processing systems, or borehole systems can be directed to take action using the results from the analysis.
A downhole corrosion detection system may include at least one corrosion test wire configured to extend along a downhole tubular at least between a first axial position and a second axial position that is disposed downhole with respect to the first axial position. The at least one corrosion test wire is configured to transmit an electrical signal. The downhole corrosion detection system may further include an electrical insulator disposed between the at least one corrosion test wire and the downhole tubular to prevent electrical shorting between the at least one corrosion test wire and the downhole tubular. Additionally, the downhole corrosion detection system may include a measuring device configured to measure the ability of the at least one corrosion test wire to transmit the electrical signal to determine an amount of corrosion of the at least one corrosion test wire.
E21B 47/01 - Devices for supporting measuring instruments on drill bits, pipes, rods or wirelinesProtecting measuring instruments in boreholes against heat, shock, pressure or the like
A variety of methods, systems, and compositions are disclosed, including, in one embodiment, a cement composition comprising an alkaline earth metal oxide, a soluble salt, a water-proofing agent comprising a divalent cation carbonate coated with fatty acid, and water. In other embodiments, the cement composition is introduced and allowed to set in a subterranean formation.
C09K 8/487 - Fluid loss control additivesAdditives for reducing or preventing circulation loss
C04B 9/02 - Magnesium cements containing chlorides, e.g. Sorel cement
C04B 28/32 - Magnesium oxychloride cements, e.g. Sorel cement
C04B 22/12 - Acids or salts thereof containing halogen in the anion, e.g. calcium chloride
C04B 24/08 - FatsFatty oilsEster type waxesHigher fatty acids, i.e. having at least seven carbon atoms in an unbroken chain bound to a carboxyl groupOxidised oils or fats
A variety of fluid flow management and sampling systems and methods of sampling are discussed. In some examples, the fluid flow management and sampling systems may comprise a sample module and a perforating assembly. In examples, the perforating assembly is installed on a tubing and/or a casing and cemented in place. Further, the perforating assembly comprises a sliding y-block, a body section connected to the sliding y-block, wherein the body section comprises a perforating gun for downhole operation, and a fixed y-block connected to the body section.
Methods and systems described herein may comprise a first container at least partially filled with a fluid; a core sample disposed within the first container and at least partially submerged within the fluid. In addition, methods and systems herein may further comprise at least one sensor from an imaging module submerged within the fluid disposed at a standoff from the core sample. The at least one sensor is configured to obtain a core sample image while the at least one sensor of the imaging module is rotated or moved around the core sample.
G01V 3/20 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation specially adapted for well-logging operating with propagation of electric current
E21B 47/002 - Survey of boreholes or wells by visual inspection
G01N 27/04 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating resistance
Aspects of the subject technology relate to systems, methods, and computer-readable media for identifying petrophysical parameters of a wellbore or wellbore derived samples. An elastomeric sensing device may be used to collect data from a surface of a sample. This may include pressing a sensing portion of the elastomeric sensing device onto a selected surface of the sample. Images of the surface of the sample may be acquired, and a combination of filtering techniques and segmentation techniques may be used to identify the sizes of pores or pore aspect ratios of the sample when the petrophysical parameters of the wellbore or the wellbore derived samples are identified.
A completion-based well cleanout system incorporating a magnetic cleanout tool. In an example, the magnetic cleanout tool is coupled to a completion string below a well tool to magnetically attract ferromagnetic debris ahead of the well tool as the completion string advances downhole. The magnetic cleanout tool includes an annular magnet carrier defining an array of magnet receptacles that receive a corresponding plurality of magnets. Ferromagnetic debris is thereby removed ahead of the well tool as the completion string advances downhole to keep the debris away from the well tool.
A method comprises determining an anisotropy ratio of at least one property of a subsurface formation ahead of a drill bit relative to a direction that the drill bit is drilling a wellbore in the subsurface formation. The method comprises inverting the anisotropy ratio and predicting a formation characteristic of the subsurface formation that is ahead of the drill bit based on the inverted anisotropy ratio.
G01V 3/28 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation specially adapted for well-logging operating with magnetic or electric fields produced or modified either by the surrounding earth formation or by the detecting device using induction coils
E21B 44/00 - Automatic control systems specially adapted for drilling operations, i.e. self-operating systems which function to carry out or modify a drilling operation without intervention of a human operator, e.g. computer-controlled drilling systemsSystems specially adapted for monitoring a plurality of drilling variables or conditions
E21B 47/13 - Means for transmitting measuring-signals or control signals from the well to the surface, or from the surface to the well, e.g. for logging while drilling by electromagnetic energy, e.g. of radio frequency range
Disclosed herein are systems and methods including an electromechanical brake used downhole to impart dynamic or static braking capabilities while absorbing or otherwise reducing shock loads. The electromechanical brake may be used for a downhole electromechanical linear actuator to control a valve for the production of subterranean fluid. In some examples, it may be desirable for an electromechanical linear actuator to maintain a retracted position during certain safety and/or maintenance operations. The electromechanical brake includes a brake housing, a first armature rotatably disposed in the brake housing, a second armature rotatably disposed in the brake housing for rotation by a motor, an electrical coil energizable to urge the second armature into axial engagement with the first armature, and a rotational spring for biasing the first armature to a neutral rotational position relative to the brake housing while allowing a limited rotation of the first armature relative to the brake housing.
F16D 63/00 - Brakes not otherwise provided forBrakes combining more than one of the types of groups
E21B 34/06 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in wells
F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakesMeans for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
F16D 121/20 - Electric or magnetic using electromagnets
F16D 125/58 - Mechanical mechanisms transmitting linear movement
Systems, methods, and apparatus for implementing a downhole motor assembly in a well system. The downhole motor assembly may include a first tubular housing configured to house a first portion of the downhole motor assembly, and a second tubular housing configured to house a second portion of the downhole motor assembly. The second tubular housing may be configured to axially join with the first tubular housing. One or more radially disposed fasteners may be coupled with the first tubular housing and the second tubular housing. The one or more radially disposed fasteners may be configured to secure a joint between the first tubular housing and the second tubular housing. Each of the one or more radially disposed fasteners may include a threaded portion and a cylindrical portion.
A method of stopping a reciprocating pump for hydraulic fracturing includes reducing speed of a motor in a first mode in which a speed demand is reduced over a first time period and a torque limit is held constant over the first time period; and further reducing speed of the motor in a second mode in which the speed demand is held constant over a second time period and the torque limit is reduced over the second time period. The motor comes to rest during or after the second time period. The motor is mechanically coupled to a reciprocating pump.
F04B 49/20 - Control of, or safety measures for, machines, pumps, or pumping installations, not otherwise provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups by changing the driving speed
F04B 49/02 - Stopping, starting, unloading or idling control
F04B 17/03 - Pumps characterised by combination with, or adaptation to, specific driving engines or motors driven by electric motors
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FIELD REDRESSABLE SHEAR BLOCKER FOR FUZION TOOLS TO ELIMINATE THE SHEAR TO RELEASE CONTINGENCY
Aspects of the subject technology relate to apparatus and methods for adapting mechanisms used to couple wellbore strings to wellbore tools. Such adaptations may include adding parts to a wellbore string such that forces used to withdraw a wellbore tool from a wellbore or move a wellbore tool in the wellbore may be modified. Such modifications may include adding a part that prevents relative motion between other parts of an attachment mechanism. Such a part may be referred to as a shear blocking element that prevents forces being transmitted to a shearable element. By placing the shearable element in a space of a connection mechanism of a wellbore sting may prevent the shearable element from breaking such that a wellbore tool may be removed from the wellbore more reliably.
33). The downhole tool, in at least one aspect, further includes a retaining clamp assembly positioned radially about the combined flange to keep the head member flange and base member flange engaged with one another.
Aspects of the subject technology relate to apparatus and methods for monitoring constituent components of underground fluids. A perforation device of the present disclosure may be physically attached to a casing, the casing may be placed in a wellbore, and an explosion may be initiated that results in establishing fluid communication between subterranean strata of a wellbore and sensors of a sensing apparatus. The perforation device may include a baffle that protects both explosive charges used to generate the explosion and a tube that couples subterranean fluid to the sensors. The baffle may protect the tube from physical damage and from being clogged by debris from the explosion. The baffle may also protect the explosive charges by collecting liquid that otherwise might wet the explosive charges. Data collected by the sensors may be evaluated before, during, and after the performance of a wellbore operation (e.g., a carbon sequestration operation).
E21B 34/10 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in wells operated by control fluid supplied from outside the borehole
E21B 27/00 - Containers for collecting or depositing substances in boreholes or wells, e.g. bailers for collecting mud or sandDrill bits with means for collecting substances, e.g. valve drill bits
Provided is a downhole tool, a well system, and a method. The downhole tool, in one aspect, includes a head member having a head member flange and a base member having a base member flange, the head member flange and base member flange brought together to form a combined flange having a width (W3). The downhole tool, in at least one aspect, further includes a retaining clamp assembly positioned radially about the combined flange to keep the head member flange and base member flange engaged with one another.
Casing string floatation systems and methods of using the same. The casing string floatation system has a casing string, a removable plug, a choking orifice collar, and a casing tool. The casing string has a plurality of casing joints, a casing shoe, and a floatation subassembly comprising a buoyant chamber. The removable plug is disposed in the casing string. The choking orifice collar is disposed in a casing joint. The choking orifice collar has an orifice with a diameter smaller than an inner diameter of the casing joint, and the choking orifice collar is configurable to be removed from the casing joint. The casing tool is disposed within or on the casing string and is uphole or downhole of the flotation subassembly. The casing tool is configured to actuate from an application of pressure to the casing tool.
E21B 34/14 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in wells operated by movement of tools, e.g. sleeve valves operated by pistons or wire line tools
55.
FRICTION REDUCER PERFORMANCE ANALYSIS IN WELL SYSTEMS
Techniques for analyzing the performance of a friction reducer include receiving a pressure pulse signal associated with a well system, determining a friction coefficient corresponding to the performance of the friction reducer in the well system, and performing one or more operations based, at least in part, on the friction coefficient.
E21B 47/18 - Means for transmitting measuring-signals or control signals from the well to the surface, or from the surface to the well, e.g. for logging while drilling using acoustic waves through the well fluid
E21B 21/08 - Controlling or monitoring pressure or flow of drilling fluid, e.g. automatic filling of boreholes, automatic control of bottom pressure
56.
CORROSION DETECTION FOR CARBON INJECTION WELLS USING A LOW-COST FLAT PACK
A downhole corrosion detection system may include at least one corrosion test wire configured to extend along a downhole tubular at least between a first axial position and a second axial position that is disposed downhole with respect to the first axial position. The at least one corrosion test wire is configured to transmit an electrical signal. The downhole corrosion detection system may further include an electrical insulator disposed between the at least one corrosion test wire and the downhole tubular to prevent electrical shorting between the at least one corrosion test wire and the downhole tubular. Additionally, the downhole corrosion detection system may include a measuring device configured to measure the ability of the at least one corrosion test wire to transmit the electrical signal to determine an amount of corrosion of the at least one corrosion test wire.
Typical borehole monitoring systems produce a visual component that can be used by a user to monitor borehole operations. It can be difficult for a user to monitor more than one monitoring system, where different skills are used, different output formats can be used, and where users can be distracted or miss an interpretation. A borehole operation analyzer can use as inputs the other borehole monitoring systems output visuals (such as images, graphs, charts, spreadsheets, or other types of visuals) to produce an improved monitoring and generate an analysis using two or more monitoring systems. The processes can generate messages, alerts, warnings, recommendations, or directions to other borehole systems using specified thresholds. Users can act using the results, other borehole systems can use the results as inputs into their processing systems, or borehole systems can be directed to take action using the results from the analysis,
E21B 44/00 - Automatic control systems specially adapted for drilling operations, i.e. self-operating systems which function to carry out or modify a drilling operation without intervention of a human operator, e.g. computer-controlled drilling systemsSystems specially adapted for monitoring a plurality of drilling variables or conditions
A non-transitory machine-readable medium having data stored therein representing a software executable by a computer. The software executable comprising instructions configured to receive one or more electromagnetic measurements surrounding an observation point from a well measurement system, invert the one or more electromagnetic measurements to form one or more formation electrical properties, and visualize the one or more formation electrical properties on an information handling system. The instructions are further configured to identify an azimuthal direction of a drill bit to follow in a formation based at least in part on the one or more formation electrical properties and instruct the drill bit to steer in the azimuthal direction.
G01V 3/30 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation specially adapted for well-logging operating with electromagnetic waves
A seal apparatus for use as sealing devices for downhole applications in a wellbore, such as packers and bridge plugs, includes a seal element formed from an elastomeric material. The seal apparatus may include one or more end pieces, referred to as extraction limiting assemblies, which are provided to limit extrusion of the sealing element in direction(s) other than in a radial direction outward from the longitudinal axis of the tool body of the seal apparatus. The end pieces may include components included in a fabric barriers sleeve that encases components of the end caps, the fabric reinforcement barriers allowing for the expansion and contraction of the end caps and the sealing element but limiting or completely blocking debris from entering into any portion of the end caps.
Systems and methods described herein may be configured for emitting one or more neutrons into a formation with a first neutron source; emitting one or more neutrons into the formation with a second neutron source; receiving one or more gammas with one or more gamma detectors from the formation; In addition, an information handling system may be employed and configured for determining porosity or an elemental yield of the formation based at least on the one or more gammas.
G01V 5/10 - Prospecting or detecting by the use of ionising radiation, e.g. of natural or induced radioactivity specially adapted for well-logging using primary nuclear radiation sources or X-rays using neutron sources
G01V 5/14 - Prospecting or detecting by the use of ionising radiation, e.g. of natural or induced radioactivity specially adapted for well-logging using primary nuclear radiation sources or X-rays using a combination of several sources, e.g. a neutron and a gamma source
61.
PRESSURE INTENSIFIER MODULE FOR ADDITIONAL SETTING FORCE IN A RETRIEVABLE BRIDGE PLUG
Some implementations include an apparatus configured for use in a wellbore drilled through one or more subsurface formations. The apparatus may comprise one or more pressure intensifier modules configured to increase an applied force of a downhole power unit (DPU) in setting a downhole tool in the wellbore, each pressure intensifier module including a movable input device configured to provide an input force from the DPU and a pressure intensifier piston having a first portion of a first contact area and a second portion of a second, smaller contact area, wherein the pressure intensifier piston is coupled to the movable input device by a force-dependent coupling device. The apparatus may also include a setting piston configured to provide a setting force to one or more components of the downhole tool, wherein the setting force is generated, at least in part, by the pressure intensifier piston.
E21B 23/04 - Apparatus for displacing, setting, locking, releasing or removing tools, packers or the like in boreholes or wells operated by fluid means, e.g. actuated by explosion
E21B 33/128 - PackersPlugs with a member expanded radially by axial pressure
62.
DOWNHOLE TUBULAR INSPECTION USING PARTIAL-SATURATION EDDY CURRENTS
A system for inspecting a tubular may comprise an electromagnetic (EM) logging tool and information handling system. The EM logging tool may further include a mandrel, one or more sensor pads attached to the mandrel by one or more extendable arms, and one or more partial saturation eddy current sensors disposed on each of the one or more sensor pads.
Implementations of an apparatus, a system, and a method are disclosed herein. In one implementation, an apparatus comprises an optical fiber cable configured for use in a wellbore proximate to one or more subsurface formations, wherein the optical fiber cable is configured to attach to a supporting structure in the wellbore, wherein the optical fiber cable includes one or more optical fibers configured in a state of axial compression at room temperature, and wherein the one or more optical fibers are configured to remain in the state of axial compression during a thermal expansion of the supporting structure in the wellbore.
Methods and systems disclosed herein may comprise disposing an electromagnetic (EM) logging tool in a wellbore, wherein the EM logging tool comprises: one or more transmitters disposed on the EM logging tool; and one or more receivers disposed on the EM logging tool. Methods and systems may also be configured for transmitting a first EM field from the one or more transmitters into two or more nested pipes to energize the two or more nested pipes with the first EM field thereby producing an eddy current in the one or more nested pipes; measuring a second EM field generated by the eddy current in the two or more nested pipes with the one or more receivers to form a plurality of measurements Moreover, methods and systems may comprise determining the structural irregular zone type and severity qualitatively with magnitude and orientation of the EM log distortion.
G01V 3/30 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation specially adapted for well-logging operating with electromagnetic waves
E21B 47/12 - Means for transmitting measuring-signals or control signals from the well to the surface, or from the surface to the well, e.g. for logging while drilling
An apparatus comprising a scanner positioned at a wellsite for a wellbore operation and configured to emit a wireless signal and receive an output, wherein the scanner is configured to communicate the output to a data management system. The apparatus comprises a bidirectional tag positioned on a component utilized in the wellbore operation and configured to receive the wireless signal and return the output to the scanner, wherein the output provides information of the component.
E21B 43/267 - Methods for stimulating production by forming crevices or fractures reinforcing fractures by propping
E21B 47/13 - Means for transmitting measuring-signals or control signals from the well to the surface, or from the surface to the well, e.g. for logging while drilling by electromagnetic energy, e.g. of radio frequency range
E21B 47/12 - Means for transmitting measuring-signals or control signals from the well to the surface, or from the surface to the well, e.g. for logging while drilling
G06K 19/077 - Constructional details, e.g. mounting of circuits in the carrier
Techniques for analyzing the performance of a friction reducer include receiving a pressure pulse signal associated with a well system, determining a friction coefficient corresponding to the performance of the friction reducer in the well system, and performing one or more operations based, at least in part, on the friction coefficient.
A variety of methods and systems for detecting top of cement in well operations are disclosed, including, in one embodiment, a method for detecting top of cement, including: emitting input energy signals into a cement displacement fluid positioned in a casing, wherein the input energy signals travel in the cement displacement fluid down the casing and are reflected in the casing to form reflected energy signals that return to a surface, and wherein the input energy signals are emitted while a cement composition is setting to harden and form compressive strength in a borehole annulus; measuring one or more properties of the reflected energy signals; and determining the top of cement of the cement composition in the borehole annulus based on at least the one or more properties and temperature data of the borehole.
G01V 1/40 - SeismologySeismic or acoustic prospecting or detecting specially adapted for well-logging
G01V 3/30 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation specially adapted for well-logging operating with electromagnetic waves
G01V 8/00 - Prospecting or detecting by optical means
E21B 47/005 - Monitoring or checking of cementation quality or level
Casing string floatation systems and methods of using the same. The casing string floatation system has a casing string, a removable plug, a choking orifice collar, and a casing tool. The casing string has a plurality of casing joints, a casing shoe, and a floatation subassembly comprising a buoyant chamber. The removable plug is disposed in the casing string. The choking orifice collar is disposed in a casing joint. The choking orifice collar has an orifice with a diameter smaller than an inner diameter of the casing joint, and the choking orifice collar is configurable to be removed from the casing joint. The casing tool is disposed within or on the casing string and is uphole or downhole of the flotation subassembly. The casing tool is configured to actuate from an application of pressure to the casing tool.
E21B 34/14 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in wells operated by movement of tools, e.g. sleeve valves operated by pistons or wire line tools
E21B 34/10 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in wells operated by control fluid supplied from outside the borehole
A valve system can include a valve and a support. The valve can be positioned and can be actuated in a wellbore to control flow of fluid by being actuated to a closed position to prevent the flow of fluid in the wellbore. The support can be positioned to controllably override the valve to allow the flow of the fluid while the valve is being biased towards the closed position. The support can be degraded to allow the valve to prevent flow of fluid in the wellbore while being biased towards the closed position.
A method comprises determining an anisotropy ratio of at least one property of a subsurface formation ahead of a drill bit relative to a direction that the drill bit is drilling a wellbore in the subsurface formation. The method comprises inverting the anisotropy ratio and predicting a formation characteristic of the subsurface formation that is ahead of the drill bit based on the inverted anisotropy ratio.
G01V 3/30 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation specially adapted for well-logging operating with electromagnetic waves
E21B 47/0228 - Determining slope or direction of the borehole, e.g. using geomagnetism using electromagnetic energy or detectors therefor
E21B 47/13 - Means for transmitting measuring-signals or control signals from the well to the surface, or from the surface to the well, e.g. for logging while drilling by electromagnetic energy, e.g. of radio frequency range
Techniques for determining a rock fragment size and size distribution include determining rock fragment parameters associated with a well systems. The techniques further include determining a fractal dimension based, at least in part, on the rock fragment parameters. The techniques further include determining a rock fragment size distribution based, at least in part, on the fractal dimension.
E21B 49/08 - Obtaining fluid samples or testing fluids, in boreholes or wells
E21B 47/09 - Locating or determining the position of objects in boreholes or wellsIdentifying the free or blocked portions of pipes
E21B 49/02 - Testing the nature of borehole wallsFormation testingMethods or apparatus for obtaining samples of soil or well fluids, specially adapted to earth drilling or wells by mechanically taking samples of the soil
G01V 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
E21B 49/00 - Testing the nature of borehole wallsFormation testingMethods or apparatus for obtaining samples of soil or well fluids, specially adapted to earth drilling or wells
G05B 19/401 - Numerical control [NC], i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form characterised by control arrangements for measuring, e.g. calibration and initialisation, measuring workpiece for machining purposes
A variety of fluid flow management and sampling systems are discussed. In some examples, the fluid flow management and sampling systems may comprise a sample module and a perforating assembly, wherein the fluid flow management and sampling system is installed on a tubing and/or a casing and cemented in place. In other examples, the systems may comprise a semi-permanent fluid flow management and sampling system comprising a sample module. Further, the sample module comprises control lines connected to a surface, wherein the control lines comprise a nested tubes assembly, a fluid sub connected to the control lines, and a check valve connected to the fluid sub.
A method of stopping a reciprocating pump for hydraulic fracturing includes reducing speed of a motor in a first mode in which a speed demand is reduced over a first time period and a torque limit is held constant over the first time period; and further reducing speed of the motor in a second mode in which the speed demand is held constant over a second time period and the torque limit is reduced over the second time period. The motor comes to rest during or after the second time period. The motor is mechanically coupled to a reciprocating pump.
F04B 49/02 - Stopping, starting, unloading or idling control
E21B 43/26 - Methods for stimulating production by forming crevices or fractures
F04B 17/03 - Pumps characterised by combination with, or adaptation to, specific driving engines or motors driven by electric motors
F04B 19/22 - Other positive-displacement pumps of reciprocating-piston type
H02P 3/18 - Arrangements for stopping or slowing electric motors, generators, or dynamo-electric converters for stopping or slowing an individual dynamo-electric motor or dynamo-electric converter for stopping or slowing an AC motor
74.
MULTIPLE PIPES DEFORMATION DETECTION USING ELECTROMAGNETIC TECHNIQUES
Methods and systems disclosed herein may comprise disposing an electromagnetic (EM) logging tool in a wellbore, wherein the EM logging tool comprises: one or more transmitters disposed on the EM logging tool; and one or more receivers disposed on the EM logging tool. Methods and systems may also be configured for transmitting a first EM field from the one or more transmitters into two or more nested pipes to energize the two or more nested pipes with the first EM field thereby producing an eddy current in the one or more nested pipes; measuring a second EM field generated by the eddy current in the two or more nested pipes with the one or more receivers to form a plurality of measurements Moreover, methods and systems may comprise determining the structural irregular zone type and severity qualitatively with magnitude and orientation of the EM log distortion.
G01V 3/28 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation specially adapted for well-logging operating with magnetic or electric fields produced or modified either by the surrounding earth formation or by the detecting device using induction coils
An apparatus comprising a scanner positioned at a wellsite for a wellbore operation and configured to emit a wireless signal and receive an output, wherein the scanner is configured to communicate the output to a data management system. The apparatus comprises a bi-directional tag positioned on a component utilized in the wellbore operation and configured to receive the wireless signal and return the output to the scanner, wherein the output provides information of the component.
E21B 47/12 - Means for transmitting measuring-signals or control signals from the well to the surface, or from the surface to the well, e.g. for logging while drilling
76.
FIELD REDRESSABLE SHEAR BLOCKER FOR FUZION TOOLS TO ELIMINATE THE SHEAR TO RELEASE CONTINGENCY
Aspects of the subject technology relate to apparatus and methods for adapting mechanisms used to couple wellbore strings to wellbore tools. Such adaptations may include adding parts to a wellbore string such that forces used to withdraw a wellbore tool from a wellbore or move a wellbore tool in the wellbore may be modified. Such modifications may include adding a part that prevents relative motion between other parts of an attachment mechanism. Such a part may be referred to as a shear blocking element that prevents forces being transmitted to a shearable element. By placing the shearable element in a space of a connection mechanism of a wellbore sting may prevent the shearable element from breaking such that a wellbore tool may be removed from the wellbore more reliably.
Some implementations include a method comprising training one or more risk models within a digital twin simulation system, wherein the digital twin simulation system is configured to model at least a first property of one or more hydraulic fracturing engines. The method may further comprise operating the one or more hydraulic fracturing engines, determining, at a first moment during operation, whether the one or more hydraulic fracturing engines are at risk of a ventilation failure, determining one or more actions to prevent the ventilation failure, and executing, via an edge control system, the one or more actions.
Examples of a method, system, and control system are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method comprises obtaining real time measurement data of a subsurface formation while drilling one or more wellbores into the subsurface formation; performing inversions of the measurement data to transform the measurement data into physical geology representations surrounding the one or more wellbores; communicating the measurement data and physical geology representations with two or more users, the two or more users including at least one remote user equipped with virtual reality (VR) equipment configured for interactive viewing of the measurement data and geology representations in real time and interactive control of drilling operations at the one or more wellbores; receive inputs from the two or more users; and adjusting at least one drilling parameter in at least one wellbore during drilling operations in response to the inputs from at the at least one remote user.
E21B 49/00 - Testing the nature of borehole wallsFormation testingMethods or apparatus for obtaining samples of soil or well fluids, specially adapted to earth drilling or wells
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
A joint for a sand screen assembly includes a mandrel disposed inline with a screen jacket. A first passageway extends through the mandrel to an inner circumferential surface of the mandrel. A second passageway extends through the mandrel to the first passageway. A first ball or disc seat is formed in the first passageway. The joint further includes a retainer disposed in the second passageway, a shear member affixing the retainer to the mandrel, and a first check ball or disc disposed in the first passageway. The first check ball or disc is constrained by the first ball or disc seat and the retainer. A diameter of the first check ball or disc is less than a diameter of the first passageway at the inner circumferential surface.
E21B 34/10 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in wells operated by control fluid supplied from outside the borehole
E21B 34/14 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in wells operated by movement of tools, e.g. sleeve valves operated by pistons or wire line tools
E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups
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DISTRIBUTED ELECTRICAL INVERSION FOR WELLBORE SERVICING EQUIPMENT
An apparatus for processing fracking fluid includes a platform; an enclosure disposed on the platform; a rectifier disposed inside the enclosure; a DC bus electrically coupled to the rectifier and disposed inside the enclosure; a DC distribution electrically coupled to the DC bus and disposed inside the enclosure; and inverters electrically coupled to the DC distribution and disposed on the platform and outside of the enclosure; motors electrically coupled to the inverters and disposed on the platform; and loads mechanically coupled to the motors and disposed on the platform.
E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups
E21B 43/267 - Methods for stimulating production by forming crevices or fractures reinforcing fractures by propping
H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using DC to AC converters or inverters
H02B 7/00 - Enclosed substations, e.g. compact substations
81.
DISTRIBUTED ELECTRICAL INVERSION FOR WELLBORE SERVICING EQUIPMENT
An apparatus for processing fracking fluid includes a platform; an enclosure disposed on the platform; a rectifier disposed inside the enclosure; a DC bus electrically coupled to the rectifier and disposed inside the enclosure; a DC distribution electrically coupled to the DC bus and disposed inside the enclosure; and inverters electrically coupled to the DC distribution and disposed on the platform and outside of the enclosure; motors electrically coupled to the inverters and disposed on the platform; and loads mechanically coupled to the motors and disposed on the platform.
E21B 43/26 - Methods for stimulating production by forming crevices or fractures
H02K 7/00 - Arrangements for handling mechanical energy structurally associated with dynamo-electric machines, e.g. structural association with mechanical driving motors or auxiliary dynamo-electric machines
A variety of fluid flow management and sampling systems are discussed. In some examples, the fluid flow management and sampling systems may comprise a sample module and a perforating assembly, wherein the fluid flow management and sampling system is installed on a tubing and/or a casing and cemented in place. In other examples, the systems may comprise a semi-permanent fluid flow management and sampling system comprising a sample module. Further, the sample module comprises control lines connected to a surface, wherein the control lines comprise a nested tubes assembly, a fluid sub connected to the control lines, and a check valve connected to the fluid sub.
A method for generating a drill bit model includes determining a bit design based on a design criterion. The method further includes determining a cutter design for use with the bit design, wherein the cutter design is determined using a machine-learning framework. The method further includes generating a drill bit model based on the bit design and the cutter design.
G06F 30/27 - Design optimisation, verification or simulation using machine learning, e.g. artificial intelligence, neural networks, support vector machines [SVM] or training a model
G06F 30/17 - Mechanical parametric or variational design
84.
RELATIVE PERMEABILITY MODIFIER FOR SUBTERRANEAN FORMATION
Improved methods of treating water and hydrocarbon producing subterranean formations to reduce the water permeability thereof are provided. The methods comprise introducing into the formation a water flow resisting chemical which attaches to adsorption sites on surfaces within the porosity of the formation and reduces the water permeability thereof without substantially reducing the hydrocarbon permeability thereof. The water flow resisting chemical is comprised of a polymer of at least one hydrophilic monomer and at least one hydrophobic monomer.
C09K 8/588 - Compositions for enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons, i.e. for improving the mobility of the oil, e.g. displacing fluids characterised by the use of specific polymers
C09K 8/12 - Clay-free compositions containing synthetic organic macromolecular compounds or their precursors
E21B 43/16 - Enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons
C08F 226/02 - Copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and at least one being terminated by a single or double bond to nitrogen or by a heterocyclic ring containing nitrogen by a single or double bond to nitrogen
Aspects of the subject technology relate to apparatus and methods for removing obstructions that may block a wellbore passageway. Such obstructions may have been caused by the occurrence of an undesired event. Examples of such undesired events include debris blocking a tube or casing or the failure of a valve that controllably links one part of a wellbore to another part of the wellbore. In either instance, a drilling and/or milling operation may be required to break through the obstruction. Tools of the present disclosure may include milling or drilling bits that are used to center a bit that is used to mill and/or drill through an obstruction.
E21B 29/00 - Cutting or destroying pipes, packers, plugs or wire lines, located in boreholes or wells, e.g. cutting of damaged pipes, of windowsDeforming of pipes in boreholes or wellsReconditioning of well casings while in the ground
E21B 10/26 - Drill bits with leading portion, i.e. drill bits with a pilot cutterDrill bits for enlarging the borehole, e.g. reamers
86.
Determining rock fragment size and size distribution
Techniques for determining a rock fragment size and size distribution include determining rock fragment parameters associated with a well systems. The techniques further include determining a fractal dimension based, at least in part, on the rock fragment parameters. The techniques further include determining a rock fragment size distribution based, at least in part, on the fractal dimension.
E21B 44/00 - Automatic control systems specially adapted for drilling operations, i.e. self-operating systems which function to carry out or modify a drilling operation without intervention of a human operator, e.g. computer-controlled drilling systemsSystems specially adapted for monitoring a plurality of drilling variables or conditions
G01N 15/0205 - Investigating particle size or size distribution by optical means
87.
Motor housing assembly connections using radially disposed anti-rotation fasteners in well systems
Systems, methods, and apparatus for implementing a downhole motor assembly in a well system. The downhole motor assembly may include a first tubular housing configured to house a first portion of the downhole motor assembly, and a second tubular housing configured to house a second portion of the downhole motor assembly. The second tubular housing may be configured to axially join with the first tubular housing. One or more radially disposed fasteners may be coupled with the first tubular housing and the second tubular housing. The one or more radially disposed fasteners may be configured to secure a joint between the first tubular housing and the second tubular housing. Each of the one or more radially disposed fasteners may include a threaded portion and a cylindrical portion.
An apparatus comprises a guidance sub to be attached to a tubular string for conveyance of the tubular string in a multilateral wellbore. The guidance sub includes a mechanical spring attached to an outer surface of the guidance sub and a mechanism for compressing the mechanical spring to direct the guidance sub into the lateral bore of the multilateral bore, independent of a deflector tool.
A system for well formation includes a first composite umbilical, a winding system configured to hold and dispense the first composite umbilical, a first surface feeder configured to feed the first composite umbilical from the winding system into a first wellbore, and a first bottom hole assembly coupled to the first composite umbilical and configured to receive electric power and a first communication signal via the first composite umbilical. The first bottom hole assembly includes a first tractor and a first pulse power electrode coupled to the first tractor.
A joint for a sand screen assembly includes a mandrel disposed inline with a screen jacket. A first passageway extends through the mandrel to an inner circumferential surface of the mandrel. A second passageway extends through the mandrel to the first passageway. A first ball or disc seat is formed in the first passageway. The joint further includes a retainer disposed in the second passageway, a shear member affixing the retainer to the mandrel, and a first check ball or disc disposed in the first passageway. The first check ball or disc is constrained by the first ball or disc seat and the retainer. A diameter of the first check ball or disc is less than a diameter of the first passageway at the inner circumferential surface.
Improved methods of treating water and hydrocarbon producing subterranean formations to reduce the water permeability thereof are provided. The methods comprise introducing into the formation a water flow resisting chemical which attaches to adsorption sites on surfaces within the porosity of the formation and reduces the water permeability thereof without substantially reducing the hydrocarbon permeability thereof. The water flow resisting chemical is comprised of a polymer of at least one hydrophilic monomer and at least one hydrophobic monomer.
C09K 8/508 - Compositions based on water or polar solvents containing organic compounds macromolecular compounds
C08F 226/02 - Copolymers of compounds having one or more unsaturated aliphatic radicals, each having only one carbon-to-carbon double bond, and at least one being terminated by a single or double bond to nitrogen or by a heterocyclic ring containing nitrogen by a single or double bond to nitrogen
E21B 33/138 - Plastering the borehole wallInjecting into the formation
92.
SCALE INHIBITOR SQUEEZE TREATMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME
A method for treating scale includes feeding a pre-flush fluid into a portion of a subterranean formation via a wellbore. The method includes feeding an inhibitor main pill fluid into the portion of the subterranean formation via the wellbore after the pre-flush fluid, wherein the inhibitor main pill fluid comprises a scale inhibitor. The method includes feeding an overflush fluid into the portion of the subterranean formation via the wellbore after the inhibitor main pill fluid, wherein the overflush fluid comprises one or more surfactant. The method includes shutting in the pre-flush fluid, the inhibitor main pill fluid, and the overflush fluid within the portion of the subterranean formation for a pre-determined period of time.
C09K 8/528 - Compositions for preventing, limiting or eliminating depositions, e.g. for cleaning inorganic depositions, e.g. sulfates or carbonates
E21B 37/06 - Methods or apparatus for cleaning boreholes or wells using chemical means for preventing or limiting the deposition of paraffins or like substances
Check valves with suction retainers and methods of using the same. A check valve has a valve housing with a flow path. A restriction in the flow path narrows the diameter of the flow path. A blocking member in the flow path moves in the flow path to block the restriction and at least partially seal the flow path. A suction retainer has a longitudinal axis. The suction retainer is in the flow path. The suction retainer has a central component disposed on the longitudinal axis with a throughbore along the longitudinal axis. The suction diverts flow to an exterior of the central component such that the fluid flows around the central component to reduce pressure in the throughbore. The reduction in pressure retains the blocking member on the retaining end.
E21B 34/14 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in wells operated by movement of tools, e.g. sleeve valves operated by pistons or wire line tools
E21B 34/10 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in wells operated by control fluid supplied from outside the borehole
E21B 23/04 - Apparatus for displacing, setting, locking, releasing or removing tools, packers or the like in boreholes or wells operated by fluid means, e.g. actuated by explosion
F16K 15/02 - Check valves with guided rigid valve members
A system for well formation includes a first composite umbilical, a winding system configured to hold and dispense the first composite umbilical, a first surface feeder configured to feed the first composite umbilical from the winding system into a first wellbore, and a first bottom hole assembly coupled to the first composite umbilical and configured to receive electric power and a first communication signal via the first composite umbilical. The first bottom hole assembly includes a first tractor and a first pulse power electrode coupled to the first tractor.
The present disclosure provides formulations for hydrocarbon scavenger fluids and methods for treating a subterranean formation with a hydrocarbon scavenger fluid. An example method introduces a hydrocarbon scavenger fluid into a wellbore penetrating the subterranean formation and contacts a rock surface in the subterranean formation with the hydrocarbon scavenger fluid. The hydrocarbon scavenger fluid includes a microemulsion and a water-based nanoparticle dispersion.
A system can include a subsystem with a first component having a set of tabs and a second component having a set of slots. The set of tabs can extend to a diameter larger than that of a first connector of the first component. The set of slots can extend to a diameter larger than that of a second connector of the second component. The set of tabs can be positioned through the set of slots and can be rotated to axially align the set of tabs with another set of tabs of the second component. The subsystem can include a locking ring that can be positioned around the first connector and can be inserted into the set of slots to prevent rotation and disengagement of the tabs.
E21B 17/046 - CouplingsJoints between rod and bit, or between rod and rod with ribs, pins, or jaws, and complementary grooves or the like, e.g. bayonet catches
97.
DOWNHOLE TOOL EMPLOYING A RADIOISOTOPE HEATER UNIT OR RADIOISOTOPE GENERATOR TO INCREASE OR DECREASE A RATE OF REACTION OF A HYDROLYSIS OF AN EXPANDABLE METAL
A downhole tool, a well system, and a method are provided. The downhole tool, in one aspect, includes a downhole feature, and expandable metal positioned proximate the downhole feature, the expandable metal configured to expand in response to hydrolysis. The downhole tool, in accordance with this aspect, further includes a radioisotope generator positioned proximate the expandable metal, the radioisotope generator comprising a radioisotope heater unit or a radioisotope thermoelectric generator configured to increase or decrease a rate of reaction of the hydrolysis.
Some implementations include a system configured for use in a wellbore drilled through one or more subsurface formations. The system may comprise a tubing string comprising one or more tubulars, a sliding side door (SSD) sleeve configured to move between an open position and a closed position, at least one snap ring, a pressure-biased tubular, wherein the pressure-biased tubular and the SSD sleeve are coupled via the at least one snap ring.
E21B 34/14 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in wells operated by movement of tools, e.g. sleeve valves operated by pistons or wire line tools
E21B 34/10 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in wells operated by control fluid supplied from outside the borehole
E21B 34/08 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in wells responsive to flow or pressure of the fluid obtained
99.
PHYSICS-BASED PETROPHYSICAL MODELS USING SYNTHETIC DATA AND SYMBOLIC REGRESSION
A method for creating a physics based analytical model. The method may include, identifying a fundamental physics law and interaction for modeling, creating a forward modeling computational tool from the fundamental physics law and interaction, and inputting synthetic data into the forward modeling computational tool. The method may further include creating a symbolic regression from forward modeling computational tool using the synthetic data, creating a model or formula based at least in part on the symbolic regression, and calibrating the model or formula to form a physics based analytical model.
G01V 3/30 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detectingMeasuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation specially adapted for well-logging operating with electromagnetic waves
G01V 1/40 - SeismologySeismic or acoustic prospecting or detecting specially adapted for well-logging
E21B 47/12 - Means for transmitting measuring-signals or control signals from the well to the surface, or from the surface to the well, e.g. for logging while drilling
Implementations of a system, an apparatus, and a method are disclosed herein. In one implementation, a system configured for use in a wellbore drilled through one or more subsurface formations comprises a tubing string including one or more tubulars, a sliding side door (SSD) sleeve configured to move between an open position and a closed position, at least one snap ring, and a pressure-biased tubular, wherein the pressure-biased tubular and the SSD sleeve are coupled via the at least one snap ring.
E21B 34/10 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in wells operated by control fluid supplied from outside the borehole
E21B 23/03 - Apparatus for displacing, setting, locking, releasing or removing tools, packers or the like in boreholes or wells for setting the tools into, or removing the tools from, laterally offset landing nipples or pockets
