Abstract: A system and method for determining a leakage condition of a fluid distribution system in view of a failure to detect a no flow condition at a fluid access point of the fluid distribution system for a pre-established time duration within a pre-established time period longer than the pre-established time duration. The system includes a sensor and optionally a valve, a reporting module and/or a control means. The valve is responsive to commands directing a blockage of flow of fluid. The reporting module may include an alerting module, a messaging module, a cellular phone, and/or an electronic communications network. The control means is coupled with the valve and is enabled to direct the controlling valve to block fluid flow. The control means may be integrated with elements of the reporting module. The leakage condition may be related to a leakage in an inflow direction or alternately in an outflow direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to reamers used in downhole oil well operations, particularly in reaming while drilling applications. Presented is a reamer having an interior channel which runs axisymmetric to an elongate axis of the entire body of the reamer, wherein there are openings along both ends of the reamer, exposing the interior channel. Additionally presented in the reamer are a plurality of paths extending parallel to the interior channel along the exterior of the body of the reamer, and running in a helical pattern along the entirety of the exterior of the body of the reamer. Disposed within the helical paths are a plurality of cutting inserts, which cutting inserts are enabled to provide a uniform cutting surface against a well bore, which preferably improves cutting action and reduces strain on the reamer.

Abstract: A system and method for determining a leakage condition of a fluid distribution system in view of a failure to detect a no flow condition at a fluid access point of the fluid distribution system for a pre-established time duration within a time period longer than the pre-established time duration. The system includes a sensor and optionally a valve, a reporting module and/or a control means. The valve is responsive to commands directing a blockage of flow of fluid. The reporting module may include an alerting module, a messaging module, a cellular phone, and/or an electronic communications network. The control means is coupled with the valve and is enabled to direct the controlling valve to block fluid flow. The control means may be integrated with elements of the reporting module. The leakage condition may be related to a leakage in an inflow direction or alternately in an outflow direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to reamers used in downhole oil well operations, particularly in reaming while drilling applications. Presented is a reamer having an interior channel which runs axisymmetric to an elongate axis of the entire body of the reamer, wherein there are openings along both ends of the reamer, exposing the interior channel. Additionally presented in the reamer are a plurality of paths extending parallel to the interior channel along the exterior of the body of the reamer, and running in a helical pattern along the entirety of the exterior of the body of the reamer. Disposed within the helical paths are a plurality of cutting inserts, which cutting inserts are enabled to provide a uniform cutting surface against a well bore, which preferably improves cutting action and reduces strain on the reamer.

Abstract: A method and system are presented whereby segments of digitized text and descriptors thereof may be inserted by a human editor into segment records. The segment records are each associated with a unique default ordering value expressed along a single dimension continuum, wherein preferably no ordering value is equal or equivalent to any other ordering value. A plurality of unique segment record threads may be formed by the human editor, wherein each thread comprises a unique subset of segment records that are ordered in a different order than the unique default ordering value forms. One or more segments may be included in one or a plurality of unique threads. Threads may be formed by associating a plurality of records with a designated preceding record and designated following record.