Abstract: A system and method for operating a fleet of pumps for a turbine driven fracturing pump system used in hydraulic fracturing is disclosed. In an embodiment, a method of operating a fleet of pumps associated with a hydraulic fracturing system includes receiving a demand Hydraulic Horse Power (HHP) signal. The demand HHP signal may include the Horse Power (HP) required for the hydraulic fracturing system to operate and may include consideration for frictional and other losses. The method further includes operating all available pump units at a percentage of rating below Maximum Continuous Power (MCP) level, based at least in part on the demand HHP signal. Furthermore, the method may include receiving a signal for loss of power from one or more pump units. The method further includes operating one or more units at MCP level and operating one or more units at Maximum Intermittent Power (MIP) level to meet the demand HHP signal.

Abstract: A missile for a hydraulic fracturing system can include a high-pressure (HP) manifold, a low-pressure (LP) manifold, and a main manifold in between. The missile is configured to simultaneously fracture three or more wells. The HP manifold has multiple input channels, an output channel, and a main channel disposed in between. The LP manifold includes a LP input channel, multiple LP output channels, and a LP manifold in between.

Abstract: An embodiment of a manifold of a hydraulic fracturing system includes a flow cross junction including an inlet flow bore. In addition, the manifold includes a coupling adapter including an external shoulder and a connection device. The connection device is to connect to an output of a pump of the hydraulic fracturing system, and the coupling adapter is removably inserted within the inlet flow bore such that the connection device is positioned outside of the inlet flow bore. Further, the manifold includes a retainer ring connected to the flow cross junction and compressed against the external shoulder.

Abstract: A subsurface safety valve includes an interior bore and a hinged valve actuatable between an open position and a closed position in which the hinged valve creates a fluid-tight seal with the interior bore. A latching mechanism secures an isolation tool within the interior bore of the valve. The isolation tool includes a tubular body having an exterior surface corresponding to the interior bore and an interior surface defining an internal bore. An annular groove is disposed on the exterior surface of the tubular body, and an annular seal is disposed in the annular groove. An equalization port is disposed downhole of the annular seal, and has one or more apertures for fluidly coupling an upper and lower portion of a wellbore. The subsurface safety valve further includes a control line for controlling the valve at a surface of the wellbore.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a high and low pressure manifold fluid supply system for fracturing units, including: a trailer, a high and low pressure manifold arranged on the trailer, a support frame arranged on a platform of the trailer, and a power distribution switch cabinet arranged on the support frame, which is configured to be electrically connected to the electrically-driven fracturing units and configured to distribute electricity to the electrically-driven fracturing units. Through the high and low pressure manifold fluid supply system integrated with electricity supply facilities therein according to the present disclosure, the electrically-driven fracturing units are powered, in this way, the electricity supply and distribution system in the well site can be effectively simplified, the connection distance of the cables can be shorten, and further the time spent on connection can be saved, thereby improving the well site layout efficiency.

Abstract: Provided is a downhole zonal isolation assembly. The downhole zonal isolation assembly, in accordance with one aspect, includes a rotating fracturing valve positionable within wellbore casing proximate a fracturing zone of interest. The downhole zonal isolation assembly, according to this aspect, further includes a rotating fracturing valve actuator coupled to the rotating fracturing valve, and rotating fracturing valve electronics coupled to the rotating fracturing valve actuator, the rotating fracturing valve electronics operable to activate the rotating fracturing valve actuator to move the rotating fracturing valve from a first wellbore casing open position to a second wellbore casing closed position.

Abstract: Devices and techniques related to landfill gas extraction are disclosed. A technique for controlling extraction of landfill gas from a landfill through a gas extraction system is described. The method may include measuring a plurality of values indicating conditions associated with the landfill; computing, based at least in part on the plurality of values and on a model of the landfill, a predicted future state of the landfill; determining, based at least in part on the predicted future state of the landfill, one or more control parameters for one or more respective control devices configured to control operation of the gas extraction system; applying the one or more control parameters to the one or more respective control, and with the one or more control devices, controlling extraction of the landfill gas from the landfill based, at least in part, on the one or more respective control parameters.

Abstract: Devices and techniques related to landfill gas extraction are disclosed. A technique for controlling extraction of landfill gas from a landfill through a gas extraction system is described. The method may include measuring a plurality of values indicating conditions associated with the landfill; computing, based at least in part on the plurality of values and on a model of the landfill, a predicted future state of the landfill; determining, based at least in part on the predicted future state of the landfill, one or more control parameters for one or more respective control devices configured to control operation of the gas extraction system; applying the one or more control parameters to the one or more respective control, and with the one or more control devices, controlling extraction of the landfill gas from the landfill based, at least in part, on the one or more respective control parameters.

Abstract: An oil rig system includes a rotary table, an elevator and an alignment subsystem. The rotary table is aligned with a wellhead opening and is centered on a first axis. The elevator includes flexible links. The alignment subsystem has a running tool and a knuckle joint. The running tool has a first end and a second end. The running tool is configured to attach to a packoff body. The knuckle joint is attached to the first end of the running tool and is attached to the elevator. The knuckle joint is configured to angularly deflect.

Abstract: A conductor running and cementing bracket (CRCB) includes a plurality of support beams for supporting a conductor upon engagement with a conductor landing joint disposed on the conductor, wherein the plurality of support beams comprise a first set horizontally fixed to a second set. The CRCB further includes a side door elevator to grip the conductor thereby preventing further downhole movement at a landing level and a plurality of adjustable conductor extension sleeves arranged on the second set and extendable to variable lengths to accommodate conductors of varying diameters. The landing level of the conductor is below a rotary table level configured to hold a drill pipe via a rotary slip. Once the side door elevator is gripping the conductor, the conductor landing joint is removed and a drill pipe with a stinger is run into a wellbore. Upon running the drill pipe, a cementing operation is conducted.

Abstract: Disclosed is a continuous conduit operation apparatus, which comprises a folding frame and a guiding and injecting integrated mechanism configured to pull the conduit to go downwards a well or upwards a lifting direction. The folding frame comprises a base, a mounting frame connected to the base in a movable connection, and a telescopic mechanism configured to rotate the mounting frame in a vertical plane around a position of the movable connection. One end of the telescopic mechanism is movably connected to the base, another end of the telescopic mechanism is movably connected to the mounting frame. The guiding and injecting integrated mechanism is arranged on the mounting frame. The present disclosure integrates the guiding function and the injection function to reduce the height of the apparatus and is suitable for operation environment with limited space and height.

Abstract: Disclosed is a continuous conduit apparatus based on guiding and injecting integrated mechanism, which comprises a straightening apparatus and a pair of sprocket and chain clamping assemblies. The pair of sprocket and chain clamping assemblies are configured to clamp the conduit and pull the conduit to go downwards a well or upwards a lifting direction. Between the pair of sprocket and chain clamping assemblies, a conduit guide channel applied for the conduit to passing through is formed. An inlet and an outlet of the conduit guide channel are not situated in a straight line, and the straightening apparatus are configured to straighten the conduit. Each of the two sprocket and chain clamping assemblies comprises a sprocket set, a chain, a plurality of clamping blocks mounted on the chain, and a pushing plate configured to press the clamping blocks.

Abstract: A fracturing apparatus and a fracturing system are provided. The fracturing apparatus includes: a plunger pump configured to pressurize a fracturing fluid to form a high-pressure fracturing fluid; a turbine engine coupled to the plunger pump and configured to provide a driving force to the plunger pump; an auxiliary unit including a driving electric motor, the auxiliary unit being configured to provide the fracturing apparatus with at least one selected from the group consisting of start-up assist function, lubrication function, cooling function, and air supply function; and a power supply electrically coupled to the driving electric motor of the auxiliary unit to provide driving power.

Abstract: A control system may include a fluid conduit configured to direct fluid discharged from a fluid pump. The control system may include a shutoff valve and a throttling valve in the fluid conduit. The control system may include a controller configured to cause, while the shutoff valve is closed, actuation of the throttling valve to an open position. The controller may be configured to obtain first information indicating a first pressure of the fluid in the fluid conduit at a first side of the throttling valve between the throttling valve and the shutoff valve and second information indicating a second pressure of the fluid in the fluid conduit at a second side of the throttling valve. The controller may be configured to transmit a signal to indicate that the shutoff valve has a leak based on the first pressure being different from the second pressure.

Abstract: A fracturing system includes a first trailer-mounted fracturing manifold including a plurality of first fluidly-connected junctions and a second trailer-mounted fracturing manifold including a plurality of second fluidly-connected junctions. A flexible conduit fluidly connects an initial junction of the first junctions to a terminal junction of the second junctions to place the first trailer-mounted fracturing manifold in series connection with the second trailer-mounted fracturing manifold.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to flexible wellhead connection systems, apparatus, methods, and associated components thereof. The aspects include a rotatable joint. In one example, the rotatable joint includes a swivel. In one example, the flexible wellhead connection systems, apparatus, and methods are used to connect wellheads to one or more of fluid sources and/or instrumentation skids.

Abstract: A valve assembly and a method for controlling a wellbore fluid flow. The valve assembly includes a tubular having an outer surface and an inner surface. The inner surface defines a void. Multiple flow paths paths extend from the inner surface to the outer surface. A flow tube is slideably coupled to the outer surface and movable between a first position preventing a flow of fluid through the flow paths and a second position allowing the flow of fluid through the flow paths. An actuator sub-assembly is operably coupled to the flow tube. The actuator sub-assembly is configured to actuate the flow tube from the first position to the second position responsive to a differential pressure greater than or equal to a threshold differential pressure. The actuator sub-assembly includes a pressure cartridge, a burst disc, a retention shear ring, a retraction power spring, and a pressure chamber.

Abstract: A body defines a central flow passage. A check valve is located within the central flow passage. The check valve is supported by the body. The check valve is arranged such that a fluid flow travels in a downhole direction during operation of the float collar. An auxiliary flow passage is substantially parallel to the central flow passage and is defined by the body. The auxiliary flow passage includes an inlet upstream of the check valve and an outlet at a downhole end of the float collar. A rupture disk seals the inlet of the auxiliary flow passage. The rupture disk is configured to burst at a specified pressure differential.

Abstract: The invention discloses a suction cylinder exploitation device and method for marine natural gas hydrates. The exploitation device comprises an exploitation cylinder, a water pump, a sand control device, a liquid-gas filling system and the like. Through the specially-designed exploitation cylinder and mating devices thereof, the exploitation cylinder can sink below a seabed surface to exploit natural gas hydrates deep below the seabed surface and can be withdrawn. A series of problems such as high well drilling and completion cost of traditional deep-sea drilling exploitation methods, and damage, collapses and sand generation of plain concrete wellbores under the effect of formation pressure are solved, and the limitations that traditional capping depressurization methods can only exploit submarine superficial hydrates and are low in exploitation efficiency are overcome.

Abstract: An offshore assembly to operate a facility, in particular an underwater oil and gas production facility. The offshore assembly has: a semi-submersible support structure arranged in a body of water and having at least one tubular portion; a wind turbine to generate electricity and equipped with a tower, a nacelle and a blade assembly. The offshore assembly also has at least one back-up power source mounted on the semi-submersible support structure to generate electricity. A plurality of compartments are stacked on top of each other within the tubular portion. Each of the compartments is dedicated to housing respective equipment to perform respective functions, and a cooling and ventilation system cools and ventilates the plurality of compartments.