Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all geometric and stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, wherein Q is and Z, R1, R2a, R2b, R2c, R2d, J1, J2 and M are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1 and methods for controlling an invertebrate pest comprising contacting the invertebrate pest or its environment with a biologically effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention.

Abstract: A swivel joint comprises a tubular female member which is rotatably connected to a tubular male member. The female member includes a female race portion having an axially extending inner annular recess, a female inner end portion which is formed at an axially inner end of the recess, and a number of inner annular grooves which are formed in the recess coaxially therewith. The male member includes a male race portion having an annular outer surface which is configured to be received in the recess, a male nose portion which is formed at an end of the male race portion, and a number of outer annular grooves which are formed on the outer surface coaxially therewith.

Abstract: A pump including a power end (202) and a fluid end (204). A bore (214) extends through the fluid end (204). A rod (212) is disposed in the bore (214) of the fluid end (204) and extends into the power end (202). The rod (212) includes a reduced diameter portion (222) and the rod (212) is configured to connect the power end (202) and the fluid end (204). The pump also includes a retaining apparatus (216) coupled to the reduced diameter portion (222) of the rod (212). A shoulder (218) is formed between a first inner diameter (226) of the bore (214) and a second inner diameter (228) of the bore (214). The first inner diameter (226) is smaller than an outer diameter of the retaining apparatus (216). A first end (260) of the retaining apparatus (216) is configured to contact the shoulder (218) and a second end (262) of the retaining apparatus (216) is configured to contact a contact surface formed on the rod (212) in order to restrict movement of the rod (212) within the bore (214).

Abstract: A universal power and control unit in a manifold system includes a control subsystem having a primary controller and a power subsystem having a power unit and at least one power connection selected from the group consisting of electrical cables, umbilical cables, pneumatic hoses, pneumatic lines, hydraulic hoses, and hydraulic lines for distributing at least one of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic power throughout the manifold system.

Abstract: A modular pad system includes a plurality of connected-together modular skids, wherein each of the modular skids has a frame and a primary manifold connection with a primary inlet, a primary outlet and one or more primary flow paths extending therebetween, wherein the frame of each modular skid has a mounting footprint having substantially the same size, and wherein the primary manifold connection of each modular skid are connected together to fluidly connect the modular skids together.

Abstract: A well isolation unit has an inlet, an outlet, at least one flow pathway connected between the inlet and the outlet, and at least one bleed-off manifold connected between the inlet and the outlet. A method includes isolating well-side equipment of a wellbore operation system from pump-side equipment of the wellbore operation system, wherein the pump-side equipment is connected to a well isolation unit via a single primary inlet to the well isolation unit and the well-side equipment is connected to the well isolation unit via a single primary outlet of the well isolation unit.

Abstract: A manifold alignment system includes a first modular skid with a first frame, the first frame having a first end with at least one first sloped surface, a second modular skid with a second frame, the second frame having a second end with at least one second sloped surface, wherein the at least one first sloped surface mates with the at least one second sloped surface, and a removably mounted hydraulic mechanism attached to the first end of the first skid and the second end of the second skid.

Abstract: A zipper manifold for use in wellbore operations includes a trunk line having a first longitudinal axis, an inlet on a first axial end, an outlet on a second axial end, and a first gate valve positioned between the inlet and the outlet, a block tee fluidly connecting the trunk line to a secondary line, the secondary line having a second longitudinal axis parallel to the first longitudinal axis, a second gate valve positioned along the secondary line, and an outlet head at an end of the secondary line.

Abstract: An integrated compact station of subsea separation and pumping systems of fluids, which is suitable for use in any subsea system, that is for the separation of fluids and/or solids. The compact integrated station includes a first separation module and a second pumping module of reinjection water, and a harp as a gas-liquid gravitational separator. Additionally, the compact integrated station includes a robotic arm installed on a cover involving said first separation module and a liquid-liquid gravitational tubular separator module. The integrated compact station may be applied to any subsea system of separation of fluids connected to the well of oil and gas production, or alternatively, installed directly connected to the production manifold.

Abstract: A control device for controlling the movement of a coupling located on the movable end of a fluid transfer line of a marine loading system includes at least three actuators which each control movement of the coupling in a corresponding degree of freedom, a device positioned on or adjacent the coupling and/or a target duct for providing information on the positioning of the coupling, and a calculating device for (a) calculating the positioning of the coupling relative to the target duct on the basis of the positioning information, (b) calculating control instructions for each of the actuators which will result in movement of the coupling toward the target duct, (c) applying the control instructions to the actuators to bring the coupling toward the target duct, and (d) repeating steps (a)-(c) as necessary until the coupling is located in a position for connection to the target duct.

Abstract: Disclosed are triazine derivative compounds exhibiting sufficient herbicidal activity at low application dosage when they are applied to soils and foliage, and an agrochemical composition using the same, in particular herbicides.

Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for benefiting plant growth. In particular aspects, the compositions contain a biologically pure culture of Bacillus sp. D747 strain (deposited as FERM BP-8234) and an insecticide in a formulation suitable for dissolution in a liquid fertilizer.

Abstract: A connector 116 comprised of a body 116A adapted to be positioned adjacent two hubs 112A, 112B, a primary locking means for connecting the two hubs 112A, 112B together and at least one actuatable reaction member 130 that is operatively coupled to the connector body 116A, wherein, when actuated, an inner surface 130S of the at least one actuatable reaction member 130 is urged toward an outer surface 112S of one of the two spaced apart hubs 112A, 112B and wherein a line of travel 133 of the at least one actuatable member 130 is axially spaced apart 134 from a sealing interface that is to be established between the two hubs 112A, 112B.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lithium metal powder protected by a substantially continuous layer of a polymer. Such a substantially continuous polymer layer provides improved protection such as compared to typical CO2-passivation.

Abstract: A system and method are able to generate and dissipate heat internally to a certain submarine equipment by applying electric power, aiming to aid in the remediation and treatment of hydrate, which was formed in its inside, aiming its effective spreading. The said system is specially suitable to be used in submarine equipments involved in the fluids flowing linked to Oil and Gas Industry, and includes a cavity filled with a fluid suitable for heat transfer, in which a penetrator is installed thereon interlinking an encapsulated resistance to a compensated hose filled with dielectric oil housing inner electrical wires. The said hose has an electrical connector suitable for operating with ROV in its end.

Abstract: The present invention provides a seal comprising an elastomeric composite, said composite comprising an elastomeric polymer and a negative thermal expansion (NTE) filler, the NTE filler has a coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) lower than ?6×10-6 K-1 within a temperature range of 220-293 K and is present in an amount of 0.01-50 volume % based on the total volume of the elastomeric composite at 20° C.

Abstract: An apparatus for communicating optical signals between an external device located on a first side of a wellbore barrier and a downhole device located on a second side of the well bore barrier includes a first wireless node which is positioned on the first side of the well bore barrier and is in communication with the external device via a first cable. A second wireless node is positioned on the second side of the well bore barrier and is in communication with the downhole device via a second cable. The first and second wireless nodes are configured to communicate wirelessly through the well bore barrier using near field magnetic induction (NFMI) communications.

Abstract: An apparatus to block an access port of a pump includes a cover having a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the distal end is configured to be received into the access port, an indexing device to prevent rotation of the cover with respect to the access port, a first component of an anti-rotation mechanism located upon the proximal end of the cover, a retainer configured to rotatably engage and abut the proximal end of the cover to resist removal of the cover from the access port, a key to engage the proximal end of the cover through a profiled keyway of the retainer, wherein the key comprises a second component of the anti-rotation mechanism, and at least one magnet to retain the key against the proximal end of the cover, wherein the profiled keyway is configured to restrict rotation of the key with respect to the retainer.

Abstract: A system includes a manifold and a shared valve actuation system that is operatively coupled to the manifold at a single location. The manifold is comprised of a block with at least one drilled header hole formed within the block, a plurality of drilled flow inlet holes formed within the block, wherein the number of drilled flow inlet holes corresponds to the number of external flow lines that supply fluid to the manifold, and a plurality of isolation valves coupled to the block, the valve element for each of the isolation valves positioned within the block. The system includes an arm that rotates about an axis that is normal to an upper surface of the block of the manifold, a plurality of structural elements that are coupled to one another via rotary joints, and a tool that engages and actuates one of the plurality of isolation valves.