Abstract: Systems and methods for communicating information relating to at least one wellbore condition across a surface cement plug in a plugged off wellbore. Induction telemetry or galvanic telemetry are used to transmit electromagnetic signals across the axial length of a surface cement plug.

Abstract: A method of forming a polycrystalline diamond comprises derivatizing a nanodiamond to form functional groups, and combining the derivatized nanodiamond with a microdiamond having an average particle size greater than that of the derivatized nanodiamond, and a metal solvent-catalyst. A polycrystalline diamond compact is prepared by adhering the polycrystalline diamond to a support, and an article such as a cutting tool may be prepared from the polycrystalline diamond compact.

Abstract: Systems and methods for communicating information relating to at least one wellbore condition across a surface cement plug in a plugged off wellbore. Induction telemetry or galvanic telemetry are used to transmit electromagnetic signals across the axial length of a surface cement plug.

Abstract: A sand screen including a base pipe. A plurality of individual segments having complementary perimetrically interlocking shapes configured to be nested together so as to limit relative movement among the elements and to form a tubular filtration media about the base pipe. End rings engaging the filtration media and the base pipe.

Abstract: A sand screen cartridge including a plurality of longitudinally extending segments together forming a tubular filtration media. An end ring engaging the filtration media.

Abstract: A packer arrangement for forming a seal between an inner member and an outer tubular string in a borehole includes an outer tubular string member having a chamber portion; and a packer device disposed at least partially within the chamber portion and including a sealing element for forming a seal against an inner member, the packer device including a degradable layer, the degradable layer temporarily and at least partially protecting the sealing element and method of establishing a seal.

Abstract: A packer arrangement for forming a seal between an inner tubular string and an outer tubular string in a borehole includes: an outer tubular string member defining an axial flowbore and having an associated packer setting mechanism; a packer device disposed at least partially within the outer tubular string member to form a seal against an inner tubular string, the packer device including a degradable layer for temporarily and at least partially protecting the packer device; an inner tubular string member to be disposed within the flowbore of the outer tubular string member; and an actuator carried on the inner tubular string member, the actuator being operable to actuate the packer setting mechanism to set the packer device against the inner tubular string.

Abstract: A telescopic member includes, at least a central component and a barrier disposed within the central component, the barrier has a selectively tailorable dissolution rate curve and has structural properties enabling the containment of high pressure prior to structural failure of the barrier through dissolution.

Abstract: A method of forming a polycrystalline diamond comprises derivatizing a nanodiamond to form functional groups, and combining the derivatized nanodiamond with a microdiamond having an average particle size greater than that of the derivatized nanodiamond, and a metal solvent-catalyst. A polycrystalline diamond compact is prepared by adhering the polycrystalline diamond to a support, and an article such as a cutting tool may be prepared from the polycrystalline diamond compact.

Abstract: A telescopic member includes, at least a central component and a barrier disposed within the central component, the barrier has a selectively tailorable dissolution rate curve and has structural properties enabling the containment of high pressure prior to structural failure of the barrier through dissolution.

Abstract: A seal assembly including a seal body; an augmentation configuration partially radially displaced from the seal body; a filler material at least partially disposed between the seal body and the augmentation configuration and method.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for perforating a liner, fracturing a formation, and injection or producing fluid, all in one trip with a single tool. The tool has a plurality of outwardly telescoping elements (12, 14) for perforation and fracturing. The tool also has a mechanical control device for selectively controlling the fracturing of the formation and the injection or production of fluids through the telescoping elements.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for drilling a well bore, placing a liner, cementing and perforating the liner, and injecting or producing fluid, sand-free, through the perforations. The liner has a plurality of outwardly extendable elements for perforation and sand control. The tool also can have a drilling apparatus, a cementing apparatus, a steering apparatus and a formation evaluation apparatus.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming an elastic memory foam into an expansion element with an outer diameter larger than a borehole, heating the expansion element to its transition temperature and compressing it to a smaller run-in diameter, cooling the compressed expansion element below its transition temperature and running it into the borehole, then raising the expansion element to its transition temperature to cause it to expand and seal against the borehole wall. Expansion can be enhanced by expanding a mandrel on which the expansion element is formed.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for perforating a liner, fracturing a formation, and injecting or producing fluid, sand-free. The tool has a plurality of outwardly telescoping elements for perforation, fracturing, and sand control. The tool also has a mechanical control device for selectively controlling the fracturing of the formation and the injection or production of fluids through the telescoping elements.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for running a liner into a well bore, hanging the liner to a casing, perforating the liner, cementing the liner in, setting a liner packer, and establishing sand control, all in one trip.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming an elastic memory foam into an expansion element with an outer diameter larger than a borehole, heating the expansion element to its transition temperature and compressing it to a smaller run-in diameter, cooling the compressed expansion element below its transition temperature and running it into the borehole, then raising the expansion element to its transition temperature to cause it to expand and seal against the borehole wall. Expansion can be enhanced by expanding a mandrel on which the expansion element is formed.

Abstract: A packer or bridge plug uses a sealing element made from a shape memory polymer (SMP). The packer element receives heat to soften the SMP while the element is compressed and retained. While so retained, the heat is removed to allow the SMP to get stiff so that it effectively seals a surrounding tubular. High expansion rates are possible as the softness of the material under thermal input allows it to be reshaped to the surrounding tubular from a smaller size during run in and to effectively retain a sealed configuration after getting stiff on reduction in its core temperature while longitudinally compressed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming an elastic memory foam into an expansion element with an outer diameter larger than a borehole, heating the expansion element to its transition temperature and compressing it to a smaller run-in diameter, cooling the compressed expansion element below its transition temperature and running it into the borehole, then raising the expansion element to its transition temperature to cause it to expand and seal against the borehole wall. Expansion can be enhanced by expanding a mandrel on which the expansion element is formed.

Abstract: Gas hydrates, particularly natural gas hydrates e.g. methane hydrates, may be formed and controlled within conduits and vessels by imparting energy to gas and water, for instance using agitation or vibration. The systems and methods allow for improved flow characteristics for fluids containing the gases, e.g. hydrocarbon fluids being transported, and for improved overall efficiencies. The gas and water within a gas flow path may be perturbed or agitated to initiate formation of relatively small hydrate particles. The hydrate particles continue to form as long as energy is imparted and water and hydrate guest molecules are available. High amplitude agitation of the gas and water will repeatedly break up agglomerated hydrate particles that form and encourage the formation of more and smaller particles. As more hydrate forms in this manner, less and less free water may be available proximate the gas and water contact.