Abstract: An apparatus and method for using a pressure-powered tool to perform a downhole operation in a well determine the operating condition of the tool based on indications of pressure in a region associated with the tool. If the pressure indications are indicative of an undesired operating condition, corrective action is taken, such as mechanically shifting the tool or rupturing the rupture disc of an electric rupture disc (ERD) system to shift the tool to a desired operating condition.

Abstract: A method can include receiving data for a geologic environment where the data include data acquired via different types of borehole tool sensors; based at least in part on the data, determining rock composition of the geologic environment where the rock composition includes depositional components and diagenetic components; and, based at least in part on the rock composition, outputting a stratigraphic model of at least a portion of the geologic environment.

Abstract: A method for transferring data between a surface computer and a downhole assembly may include connecting the surface computer to a single data port in the downhole assembly, transferring data between the surface computer and a first while drilling tool through the data port, and transferring data between the surface computer and a second while drilling tool through the data port.

Abstract: A downhole tool operable for conveyance within a wellbore extending into a subterranean formation, and for obtaining one or more measurements of the subterranean formation, wherein the downhole tool comprises a sensor, a pressure housing containing the sensor and mounted on an external surface of the downhole tool, and a sliding stabilizer covering the pressure housing.

Abstract: A reaming tool for enlarging an underground borehole has a plurality of cutter assemblies distributed azimuthally around a longitudinal axis of the tool. First, second and possibly more cutter assemblies each have an axially extending length comprising supporting structure bearing a sequence of cutters which have hard surfaces facing in a direction of rotation of the tool and are distributed axially along the length. A plurality of the cutters on the second cutter assembly are at axial positions relative to the tool which are intermediate between axial positions of the cutters on the first cutter assembly. Cutters on further assemblies may also be at intermediate axial positions. Cutters in the overall plurality of sequences are positioned at radial distances from the tool axis which increase as axial distance from an end of the tool increases.

Abstract: A method for continuously controlling fluid flow rates through a well (4) provides to shut off the drilling mud at the well inlet and outlet and detect measurements of flow rate and density of said drilling mud by a Venturi measuring device (10,2).

Abstract: A system and methodology are provided for improving the triggering (firing) of perforating guns, such as perforating guns deployed downhole via tubing. According to an embodiment, a methodology is provided for dependably communicating with an electronic firing head. The electronic firing head receives signals via wireless telemetry, such as either electromagnetic or acoustical telemetry. The methodology prevents surface or off depth detonation of the perforating guns by utilizing a fire command protocol.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a device for measuring resistivity to be mounted on a downhole tool and comprising: a watertight body, a first electrode and a second electrode electrically insulated from the first electrode and surrounding the first electrode, arranged in the body at a proximal end of the device, an electrical connecting module arranged in the body and comprising a first contacting element electrically coupled to the first electrode and a second contacting element electrically coupled to the second electrode, surrounding the first contacting element, with interposition of an electrically insulating material between the first and second contacting element; wherein the electrical connecting module projects from the body at a distal end of the device so as to form an electrical interface.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a downhole packer assembly that includes an outer skin, an inner packer disposed within the outer skin such that inflation of the inner packer is configured to expand the outer skin, a pair of mechanical fittings engaged with axial ends of the outer skin, and a ring assembly disposed within at least one of the pair of mechanical fittings. The ring assembly includes a shear pin configured to shear upon application of a tensile force to the downhole packer assembly.

Abstract: A method for characterizing properties of a sample that employs a test apparatus including an isolated sample cell and pressure sensor where the isolated sample cell is loaded with the sample and gaseous test fluid to perform a number of different tests to derive properties of the sample. The tests can be performed over different parameters, such as different applied pressures of the test fluid to derive parameters related to apparent gas permeability of the sample as a function of applied pressure, different gaseous test fluids to characterize dependence of permeability of the sample on mean free molecular path or pressure, with both adsorptive and non-adsorptive test gases to characterize at least one property related to adsorptive interaction between the adsorptive test gas and the sample, and with samples of varying saturation levels to derive a measure of at least one property of the subsamples at corresponding saturation levels.

Abstract: A method for placement of electrodes includes determining spatial distribution of a signal caused by generating an electromagnetic field in an instrument disposed in drill string used to drill a wellbore. The electromagnetic field comprises encoded measurements from at least one sensor associated with the instrument. Voltages induced by noise are measured across at least one pair of spaced apart electrodes placed at a plurality of positions spaced apart from a surface location of the wellbore. A spatial distribution of noise is estimated using the measured voltages. Positions for placement of at least two electrodes are selected using the spatial distribution of signal and the spatial distribution of noise.

Abstract: A stabilizer assembly comprising a tubular member, a stabilizer sleeve slidably disposed about the tubular member, and a plurality of round members each disposed between the stabilizer sleeve and the tubular member. The stabilizer sleeve may comprise a plurality of round cavities each located in an inner surface of the stabilizer sleeve. Each of the plurality of round members may be disposed within a corresponding one of the plurality of round cavities. The stabilizer assembly may be coupled between opposing first and second portions of a downhole drill string.

Abstract: A smart device includes a scaffold that responds to an applied stimulation and an encapsulating structure that encapsulates the scaffold. The scaffold is formed from at least one smart material that responds to the applied stimulation. The encapsulating structure is formed from a material that yields to the response of the scaffold.

Abstract: A technique for manufacturing a millable bridge plug for plugging of a wellbore during, for example, a fracturing operation. A bridge plug is constructed with an obstructed internal passage. The obstructed internal passage is formed by winding a composite material about a wrapping mandrel having at least one cylindrical part and a solid part coupled thereto. The cylindrical part is removed after a curing process leaving a mandrel with a plugged internal passageway upon which a seal member combined with a plurality of slips for engaging a surrounding wall, e.g. a surrounding wellbore wall, may be coupled.

Abstract: A method for processing sonic data measured with a downhole tool is provided. The method comprises acquiring dipole wave data measured by a dipole acquisition in multiple firing, and estimating at least one of formation anisotropy properties based on the multiple firing dipole data. The at least one of formation anisotropy properties may be derived by Alford rotation processing. The method may further comprise processing with inversion of an orthogonality error angle of the firing data in two dipole firings and/or providing a quality control with the estimating result based on sonic measurements in a pump-off period.

Abstract: Irreducible water saturation of fluid-storing porous reservoir rock is determined using methods that include obtaining a reservoir rock sample from the underground fluid reservoir; performing mercury saturation measurements on the reservoir rock sample for different mercury injection pressure values to obtain mercury saturation values for the different mercury injection pressure values; and estimating the irreducible water saturation (Swirr) from the mercury saturation values and the mercury injection pressure values by correcting for surface films of fluid retained on pore walls of the reservoir rock.

Abstract: A method for correcting geomagnetic reference field includes measuring Earth magnetic field elements at least one known geodetic position. Earth magnetic field elements are measured at a position proximate the location. A disturbance function is determined from the Earth magnetic field measurements made at the at least one known geodetic position. A magnetic disturbance field measurement transfer function is estimated between the at the at least one known geodetic and proximate positions to estimate a disturbance function at the proximate position. The estimated magnetic disturbance function is used to correct geomagnetic reference field or measurements made at the location.

Abstract: A method for determining a flow distribution in a formation having a wellbore formed therein comprises the steps of positioning a bottomhole assembly in a wellbore, the assembly including an injection port for dispensing a fluid, a first sensor disposed upwell from the injection port, and a second sensor disposed downwell from the injection port, wherein each of the sensors generates a feedback signal representing a flow rate of the fluid in a portion of the wellbore, determining an approximate depth of a portion of the bottomhole assembly in the wellbore, generating a data model based upon an instruction set, the data model representing flow characteristics of the fluid in the wellbore, wherein the data model is derived from the feedback signal and the approximate depth of the injection port, and analyzing the data model based upon an instruction set to extrapolate a characteristic of the formation.

Abstract: A multi-level deck system for a blowout preventer and a method, of which the system includes a first deck positioned at least partially around and coupled to the blowout preventer, a second deck positioned at least partially around and coupled to the blowout preventer and vertically spaced apart from the first deck, and a third deck positioned at least partially around the blowout preventer and vertically spaced apart from the second deck.

Abstract: A method for directional drilling a subterranean borehole includes transforming surface sensor measurements from time domain sensor data to frequency domain sensor data. A rotary drilling parameter may be changed when a parameter of the frequency domain sensor data reaches a threshold or is within a predetermined range of values.