Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, a drilling system comprises a drill string and a rotating control device (RCD) associated with the drill string. The RCD includes a seal element composed of an elastomeric material. A sensor is embedded in the seal element and detects a drilling condition associated with the RCD during a drilling operation. A control system determines wear of the seal element based on the drilling condition.

Abstract: In accordance with presently disclosed embodiments, systems and methods for selectively engaging, raising or lowering, and disengaging downhole equipment via a reduced friction J-latch mechanism is provided. The disclosed J-latch mechanism generally includes a J-latch receptacle including a cylinder having a slot formed therein, the slot having an open end exposed at one end of the cylinder and a truncated slot area at an opposite end of the slot from the open end. The J-latch mechanism also includes a J-latch lug member including a mounting portion with a lug disposed thereon for removably interfacing with the slot of the J-latch receptacle. The lug includes a bearing assembly to reduce friction between the slot and the lug while selectively engaging and disengaging the lug member from the receptacle. The disclosed J-latch mechanism may improve the efficiency of deployment, retrieval, and actuation of a wide range of oilfield equipment under heave conditions.

Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure, a drilling system comprises a drill string and a rotating control device (RCD) associated with the drill string. The RCD includes a seal element composed of an elastomeric material. A sensor is embedded in the seal element and detects a drilling condition associated with the RCD during a drilling operation. A control system determines wear of the seal element based on the drilling condition.

Abstract: A method of drilling and completing a well can include drilling a section of a wellbore, positioning a perforated shroud in the section of the wellbore, securing the perforated shroud by setting a hanger, and isolating the section of the wellbore from a remainder of the wellbore vertically above the section of the wellbore. The drilling, positioning, securing and isolating steps can be performed while the section of the wellbore is not exposed to a liquid column extending to a surface location. The drilling, positioning, securing and isolating steps can be performed in a single trip of a drill string into the wellbore.

Abstract: A method of drilling and completing a well can include drilling a section of a wellbore, positioning a perforated shroud in the section of the wellbore, securing the perforated shroud by setting a hanger, and isolating the section of the wellbore from a remainder of the wellbore vertically above the section of the wellbore. The drilling, positioning, securing and isolating steps can be performed while the section of the wellbore is not exposed to a liquid column extending to a surface location. The drilling, positioning, securing and isolating steps can be performed in a single trip of a drill string into the wellbore.