Abstract: A tubular handling apparatus includes a plurality of pipe beams defining a pipe rack, a plurality of tiering arms, each having a first recess, and a plurality of lifting arms. Each lifting arm corresponds to one of the plurality of tiering arms and each lifting arm includes a second recess proximate a first end of each of the lifting arms. Each second recess is aligned with a first recess of a corresponding tiering arm. The plurality of lifting arms are actuatable between a raised position and a lowered position relative to the plurality of tiering arms. A top surface of each of the plurality of pipe beams includes a slope extending downward towards the plurality of tiering arms. As the lifting arms raise, the tubular is lifted from the tiering arms and rolls along the top edge of the lifting arms until the tubular engages with the second recess.

Abstract: Systems and techniques may be used for identifying geology, state of stress, or heat in place for a horizontal well. An example technique may include generating a 3D geologic model or a 3D temperature model of a horizontal well, receiving an indication of an orientation of a stress field in the horizontal well, and optionally drilling the horizontal well using the 3D geologic model, the 3D temperature model, or the indication of the orientation of the stress field. The example technique may include iteratively updating the 3D geologic model or the 3D temperature model of the horizontal well, for example based on in-well data.

Abstract: A track handling device having a rigid portion and a movable portion. The rigid portion includes a spreader having main support post extending therefrom. The movable portion includes a main support arm coupled with a driver arm and a follower arm. A bottom support arm end is configured with a boot suitable to couple with and support a torque track.

Abstract: A device and a method for changing the drill bits, tricone bits or DTH bits of drill strings on a drilling platform is describe herein, the device comprising an arm element (1) moveable in a rotating, vertical or horizontal manner. A post or supporting element (5) is connected to one of the ends of arm (1) and it is connected to arm (1) in such a way that it moves the arm. Element (5) serves as a base for arm element (1) and includes a drive unit (6)) allowing arm (1) to retract and extend in a controlled manner. A drill bit storage and receiving element (3) is at the other end of the arm (1), and element (3) has a rotating surface, in addition to having a hydraulic motor (7) or other type of motor to move same.

Abstract: The disclosed technology provides ways to suppress or eliminate the effects of roadnoise when performing acoustic leak detection in a wellbore environment. In some aspects, a method of the technology includes steps for receiving acoustic training data, wherein the acoustic training data comprises signals representing acoustic tool contact with a wellbore surface, and generating a suppression model based on the acoustic training data, wherein the suppression model is configured to suppress roadnoise received at a hydrophone array disposed within the wellbore. Systems and machine-readable media are also provided.

Abstract: A method for redressing a setting tool for actuating a plug in a subterranean wellbore includes recovering the setting tool from the wellbore, the setting tool including a housing with a throughbore therein, a piston arranged for axial movement within the throughbore, a combustible element, and an exhaust diffuser configured to redirect a flow of combustion products generated in response to ignition of the combustible element, removing the piston from the throughbore of the housing, removing the exhaust diffuser from the housing, cleaning the piston and the housing, and reinstalling the piston into the housing of the setting tool with at least one of the exhaust diffuser and a replacement exhaust diffuser for subsequent use of the setting tool in a wellbore.

Abstract: A tandem seal adapter for connecting first and second wellbore tools includes a body portion. The body portion has a first seal at a first end portion thereof, and a second seal at a second end portion thereof. The body portion includes a maximum outer diameter that is less than a maximum inner diameter of a mating portion of the first or second wellbore tool.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a jack (1) for drilling, the jack comprising an elongated receiving element (3A) for receiving and clamping a tubular element and a base (2) comprising an open-ended aperture, the elongated receiving element (3A) being arranged in the open-ended aperture. The elongated receiving element (3A) is linearly moveable through the open-ended aperture between a retracted position and an extended position. The invention further concerns a drill rig, the use of a jack for drilling and a method for handling a pipe section of a drill string.

Abstract: A method for surveying a wellbore includes rotating a downhole tool having a tilted survey sensor in the wellbore. The tilted survey sensor has a sensory axis that is rotationally offset from a longitudinal axis of the downhole tool and is used to make sensor measurements while rotating the downhole tool in the wellbore. The sensor measurements are fit with a sinusoidal fitting function to obtain first and second fitting parameters. A wellbore survey parameter such as wellbore inclination or wellbore azimuth is computed from the first and second fitting parameters.

Abstract: A system and method for applying an insulative coating to an inner surface of a coiled tubing. A tractor is mounted inside a coiled tubing, wherein the tractor includes a tractor body having a tractor propulsion system; and a spray head connected to the tractor body. The spray head is propelled along approximately an entire length of the coiled tubing, wherein propelling includes spraying an insulative coating on an interior surface of the coiled tube, the coating, when applied to the interior surface of the coiled tube and cured, including at least 50 percent Hydro-NM-Oxide.

Abstract: In several aspects, a processor receives a set of parameters characterizing sensor data from a plurality of sensors corresponding to drilling operations of a drill assembly for boring the Earth, and a condition of the drill assembly. The processor selects, by a drill assembly machine learning model executed by the processor, a subset of parameters that are related to the condition of the drill assembly. The drill assembly machine learning model uses an historical record of the set of parameters and a set of conditions of the drill assembly collected over time to determine whether a parameter is related to each condition. The processor applies weights to each parameter of the subset of parameters and weights to different levels of each parameter of the subset of parameters, producing a weighted subset of parameters and outputting the weighted subset of parameters.

Abstract: A wireline cutting tool. The wireline cutting tool comprises an elongated tubular body. A knife housing resides within the tubular body proximate an upper end, while a plunger resides within the tubular body proximate a lower end. An electric wireline passes through a bore of the knife housing and the plunger en route to an electrical connection sub. The electrical connection sub includes a pin that transmits signals from the electric wireline down to a downhole tool. The plunger is configured to slide up the bore of the lower sub in response to a first upward shear load applied by the wireline. This causes the plunger to act against knives residing within the knife housing. The knives are configured to travel up the bore of the upper sub in response to a second upward shear load applied by the plunger, pinching the wireline until severed. The second shear load is greater than the first shear load, creating a two-stage cutting tool.

Abstract: A connection system for a lid in a beacon housing. The lid is connected to the housing at a tab at a first end, after a lip of the lid is placed under a shelf at its second end. The tab has a cross-bore for receiving a connection pin through both the cross-bore and corresponding holes in the housing which form a continuous passage. The lid is placed under tension to reduce relative vibration between the lid and the housing. A set screw is placed within the tab to place a force on the connection pin. Further set screws are distributed about the lid and place the lid in tension relative to the housing. The lid can be removed by reducing the tension provided by the set screws, removing the connection pin, and adjusting the lid such that it is no longer under the shelf of the housing.

Abstract: A gas operated tool for setting a downhole device in a wellbore includes a pressure sub having a first end, a second end, and an inner chamber defining a volume. The inner chamber is configured to receive a power charge. In addition, the tool includes a mandrel operationally attached to the second end of the pressure sub. Further, the tool includes a setting sleeve slidably disposed on the mandrel. The setting sleeve is configured to alternate between a first running position and a second setting position when axial force is applied to the setting sleeve. Still further, the tool includes a dampening assembly coupled to the setting sleeve. The dampening assembly is configured to regulate the axial force applied to the setting sleeve.

Abstract: A wireline release head system includes a housing, a cutter box situated within the housing, a fire control switch, and a wireline extending through the cutter box and in electrical communication with a control unit and the fire control switch. The cutter box includes a piston assembly operable to move within a first track and a cutter knife operable to move within a second track. The second track is angled relative to the first track. The fire control switch is in communication with a fire detonator, which is selectively activatable to detonate a power charge. An electrical signal selectively sent through the wireline from the control unit to the fire control switch detonates the power charge, which causes the piston assembly to move within the first track and contact the cutter knife causing the cutter knife to move within the second track, thereby severing the wireline.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system and associated method for robotic drill rod handling. The system includes a frame, a drill rod magazine for storing and dispensing drill rods, the magazine removably coupled to the frame, a robotic arm for manipulating drill rods, the robotic arm coupled to the frame and a drill rod end effector, for grasping drill rods, the end effector coupled to the robotic arm. The system is configured to manipulate the robotic arm such that the end effector surrounds a second drill rod in a grasping position of the system, grasp the second drill rod with the end effector, manipulate the second drill rod to align the second drill rod with a first drill rod which is coupled to a drilling rig and rotate the second drill rod to couple the second drill rod to the first drill rod.

Abstract: A tool assembly deployed in a wellbore with a running string includes a pressure booster sub. The booster sub is located between a first tool and a second tool. The first tool upstream of the booster sub is exposed to a relatively low pressure via the running string. The pressure booster sub is exposed to the relatively low pressure, and creates a relatively high pressure downstream of the booster sub. The second tool, downstream of the booster sub, is actuated by the relatively high pressure. The booster sub includes a piston. The piston includes a piston head with a first cross-sectional area, and a piston rod with a second cross-sectional area less than the first cross-sectional area.

Abstract: A drilling rig assembly and methods of assembling a drilling rig are described. The drilling rig assembly can include a mast, a traveling assembly coupled to the mast, and a racking board configured to be removably coupled to the traveling assembly and removably coupled to the mast.

Abstract: A decentralizer tool and a method of operating the decentralizer tool include a housing sized to enter a wellbore. An adapter is coupled to an end of the housing to connect the decentralizer tool to a bulk density tool. A spring partially defines an outer diameter of the decentralizer tool. The spring includes a first spring end, a second spring end, and an intermediate spring section. A spring support member includes an exposed portion and a hidden portion internal to the housing. A motor is internal to the housing and an actuator is interposed between the spring support member and the motor. The actuator moves the spring support member in an axial direction along a tool axis between a first target position and a second target position of the spring support member to change a state of the spring.

Abstract: A downhole tool comprises a cylinder, piston, and piston rod, the piston rod comprising first and second ends, the first end being external to the cylinder and having the capacity to be operatively connected to a sucker rod string or a sucker rod pump, the second end being positioned within a sealed cylinder chamber and attached directly or indirectly to the piston. The cylinder confining fluid within the cylinder chamber. The piston is coaxially positioned within the cylinder chamber such that the piston and cylinder share a central longitudinal axis. The piston and cylinder each comprise respective sidewalls, the respective sidewalls defining a lateral space between the piston and the cylinder. The lateral space and a piston conduit have the capacity to permit the fluid to move from a first chamber to a second chamber and to permit the fluid to move from the second chamber to the first chamber.