Abstract: A method is described for determining a measure of geo-mechanical strength of subterranean rock at the cutting surface of a drill bit during drilling using a single measurement related to mechanical power at the drill bit. This measurement in combination with a measure of volumetric rate of rock failure defines an expression for mechanical specific energy (SMSE). SMSE is the mechanical power at the drill bit divided by volumetric rate of rock failure over any time interval. A method is described for predicting geo-mechanical and physical properties (lithology) of subterranean rock at the cutting surface of a drill bit during drilling operations using machine learning (data analytical) model(s). Said models are driven by a set of subterranean measurements related to the structural, physical response of subterranean rock mechanical failure in combination with the measure of SMSE.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a sensor assembly disposable in a drill string proximate a drilling motor. The sensor assembly has a first pressure sensor in fluid communication with an upstream side of a rotor in the drilling motor, a second pressure transducer in fluid communication with a downstream side of the rotor and a rotational speed sensor coupled to the rotor. A processor is in signal communication with the first pressure transducer, the second pressure transducer and the rotational speed sensor.

Abstract: A method is described for determining a measure of geo-mechanical strength of subterranean rock at the cutting surface of a drill bit during drilling using a single measurement related to mechanical power at the drill bit. This measurement in combination with a measure of volumetric rate of rock failure defines an expression for mechanical specific energy (SMSE). SMSE is the mechanical power at the drill bit divided by volumetric rate of rock failure over any time interval. A method is described for predicting geo-mechanical and physical properties (lithology) of subterranean rock at the cutting surface of a drill bit during drilling operations using machine learning (data analytical) model(s). Said models are driven by a set of subterranean measurements related to the structural, physical response of subterranean rock mechanical failure in combination with the measure of SMSE.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a sensor assembly disposable in a drill string proximate a drilling motor. The sensor assembly has a first pressure sensor in fluid communication with an upstream side of a rotor in the drilling motor, a second pressure transducer in fluid communication with a downstream side of the rotor and a rotational speed sensor coupled to the rotor. A processor is in signal communication with the first pressure transducer, the second pressure transducer and the rotational speed sensor.

Abstract: New locking connector assemblies and telescoping extension/retraction assemblies are disclosed that operate on the natural spring rate constraints of radial protrusions or radially constrained rings as they interact with engaging members to provide the locking force and permit the connector and extension retraction assemblies to be engage and disengaged or extended and retracted.

Abstract: New locking connector assemblies and telescoping extension/retraction assemblies are disclosed that operate on the natural spring rate constraints of radial protrusions or radially constrained rings as they interact with engaging members to provide the locking force and permit the connector and extension retraction assemblies to be engage and disengaged or extended and retracted.

Abstract: New locking connector assemblies and telescoping extension/retraction assemblies are disclosed that operate on the natural spring rate constraints of radial protrusions or radially constrained rings as they interact with engaging members to provide the locking force and permit the connector and extension retraction assemblies to be engage and disengaged or extended and retracted.

Abstract: An apparatus for telemetering a downhole parameter from a well. The apparatus comprises a housing having a bore. The apparatus further comprises an annular main valve with an enlarged end positioned within the bore, with the main valve having a center of axis. A restrictor is concentrically disposed within the bore, the restrictor configured to define an annular passage with the main valve. The apparatus also includes: a pressure device for supplying hydraulic pressure to the main valve; a control valve, operatively associated with the restrictor member, for controlling pressure to the main valve; and a solenoid control valve assembly for activating the control valve.

Abstract: New locking connector assemblies and telescoping extension/retraction assemblies are disclosed that operate on the natural spring rate constraints of radial protrusions or radially constrained rings as they interact with engaging members to provide the locking force and permit the connector and extension retraction assemblies to be engage and disengaged or extended and retracted.

Abstract: A stabilizer especially adapted for use with an drill string having an eccentric drilling element, such as a bi-center bit. The stabilizer has a pair of circumferentially displaced blades that lie in a common circumferential plane and extend from a rotatable sleeve supported on the stabilizer body, as well as a stationary blade. The rotating blades are aligned with the stationary blade when in a first circumferential orientation and are disposed so that the mid-point between the rotating blades is located opposite the stationary blade, thereby providing full-gauge stabilization, when the rotating blades are in a second circumferential orientation. A magnetic systems senses the circumferential orientation of the rotating blades and transmits the information to the surface via mud pulse telemetry. A piston actuated by the drilling mud locks the rotating blades into the active and inactive positions.

Abstract: A stabilizer especially adapted for use with an drill string having an eccentric drilling element, such as a bi-center bit. The stabilizer has a pair of circumferentially displaced blades that lie in a common circumferential plane and extend from a rotatable sleeve supported on the stabilizer body, as well as a stationary blade. The rotating blades are aligned with the stationary blade when in a first circumferential orientation and are disposed so that the mid-point between the rotating blades is located opposite the stationary blade, thereby providing full-gauge stabilization, when the rotating blades are in a second circumferential orientation. A magnetic systems senses the circumferential orientation of the rotating blades and transmits the information to the surface via mud pulse telemetry. A piston actuated by the drilling mud locks the rotating blades into the active and inactive positions.

Abstract: A stabilizer for a drill string and drill bit is mounted behind the drill bit in the drilling assembly. The stabilizer comprises a tubular body having one or more stabilizer blades mounted thereon. The stabilizer blades extend radially outwardly from the stabilizer body. In a first position, the stabilizer blades are in vertical axial alignment behind the drill bit. Drill string pressure is utilized to release a locking mechanism permitting relative rotation between the stabilizer blades and the stabilizer body thereby rotating the stabilizer blades to a second position providing stabilization for the drill string and drill bit.

Abstract: A stabilizer especially adapted for use with an drill string having an eccentric drilling element, such as a bi-center bit. The stabilizer has a pair of circumferentially displaced blades that lie in a common circumferential plane and extend from a rotatable sleeve supported on the stabilizer body, as well as a stationary blade. The rotating blades are aligned with the stationary blade when in a first circumferential orientation and are disposed so that the mid-point between the rotating blades is located opposite the stationary blade, thereby providing full-gauge stabilization, when the rotating blades are in a second circumferential orientation. A magnetic systems senses the circumferential orientation of the rotating blades and transmits the information to the surface via mud pulse telemetry. A piston actuated by the drilling mud locks the rotating blades into the active and inactive positions.

Abstract: An eccentric fluid displacement sleeve is disclosed for use with a measurement-while-drilling instrument, to convert the instrument for use in different size boreholes. The sleeve is made eccentric by either increasing or decreasing the thicknesses of positioning blades on the periphery of the sleeve, while maintaining the thickness of the fluid displacement blade aligned with the detectors.

Abstract: A downhole drilling motor includes a rotor and stator of the Moineau positive displacement type within a housing. A drive shaft is rotatably mounted within the housing. A flexible shaft with a polygonal connection at each end transmits the rotational motion of the rotor to the drive shaft while compensating for the eccentric movement of said rotor within said stator relative to said drive shaft.