Abstract: A system that includes an anchor that includes a first slot and a second slot, and a latch that includes a first key and a second key, where while the latch undergoes latch translation, the first key and the second key are adapted to translate into the first slot and the second slot, respectively.

Abstract: In some implementations, a system includes a cartridge configured for insertion into a flow path in a well, wherein the cartridge includes one or more devices to separate fluids. The system also may include an elongated Y-block including a working space configured to enable a tool to remove the cartridge from the flow path.

Abstract: In some implementations, a downhole oil-water separation (DOWS) assembly may be configured to be disposed downhole in a well. The DOWS assembly may include a DOWS device configured to operate on fluids in the DOWS assembly. The DOWS assembly also may include a controller configured to determine an orientation of the DOWS device and to cause a change to the orientation of the DOWS device.

Abstract: Some implementations may include a downhole oil-water separation (DOWS) system configured to be positioned downhole in a well. The DOWS system may include a perturbation device configured to be positioned in a borehole of the well and configured to perturb a fluid having turbulent flow to collapse the turbulent flow to a laminar flow, and a fluid separator configured to be disposed in the borehole and configured to separate the fluid.

Abstract: In some implementations an apparatus may include a first tubular configured for use in a downhole oil-water separation (DOWS) system and for placement in a segment of a well. The apparatus also may include first and second support members configured to hold the first tubular at a preferred inclination in the well, wherein the first support member is configured to hold a first end of the first tubular at the preferred inclination inside a second tubular, and the second support member is configured to hold a second end of the first tubular at the preferred inclination inside the second tubular.

Abstract: A system comprises a downhole separation system configured to be positioned downhole a well formed in a subsurface formation, wherein the downhole separation system is configured to receive formation fluid from the subsurface formation and configured to separate formation fluid into a production fluid and a nonproduction fluid. The downhole separation system comprises at least one device to be positioned in an opening of a downhole tubular through which the formation fluid is to be received from the subsurface formation, wherein the at least one device is to filter out at least a portion of solids in the formation fluid from entering the downhole tubular; and a controller configured to initiate an operation to clean the at least one device using a cleaning fluid.

Abstract: A well system comprising: a sediment separator to be positioned downhole in a well, wherein the sediment separator is configured to receive a formation fluid from a subsurface formation surrounding the well, the sediment separator configured to separate out sediment from the formation fluid, wherein the sediment is disposed or stored at surface of the well or a different downhole location in the well; and a fluid separator to be positioned downhole in the well, the fluid separator configured to receive the formation fluid from the sediment separator, wherein the fluid separator is configured to separate the formation fluid into production fluid and nonproduction fluid.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises one or more solids separators to be positioned downhole in a well formed in a subsurface formation, wherein each of the one or more solids separators are configured to receive a fluid from the subsurface formation and separate out sediment from the fluid, wherein the sediment is transported after separation to a destination location.

Abstract: Some implementations relate to a downhole separation system configured to be positioned downhole in a well formed in a subsurface formation, wherein the downhole separation system is configured to receive a formation fluid from the subsurface formation and configured to separate the formation fluid into a first fluid primarily comprised of a production fluid and a second fluid primarily comprised of a nonproduction fluid, the downhole separation system including, at least a first coalescer to be positioned within a downhole tubular, wherein the first coalescer is configured to separate out at least a portion of debris and the production fluid from the second fluid.

Abstract: A system for downhole separation of at least one of fluids or solids comprises a fluid flow diverter to be positioned downhole in a well. The fluid flow diverter is configured to receive a formation fluid in a multilayer flow structure that comprises a production fluid and a nonproduction fluid, wherein the fluid flow diverter is configured to separate the production fluid and the nonproduction fluid by being adjusted such that more of the production fluid is above the fluid flow diverter than below the fluid flow diverter and such that more of the nonproduction fluid is below the fluid flow diverter than above the fluid flow diverter.

Abstract: A system can be used to connect downhole fiber optic wet mates. The system can include a first completion system and a second completion system. The first completion system can include a stinger sub-system that can include a first energy transfer line coupled to a first wet mate connector. The second completion system can include a deflector sub-system that can include a deflector positioned adjacent to a second wet mate connector that can be coupled with a second energy transfer line. The deflector can be positioned in the second completion system to deflect the stinger sub-system laterally outward to cause the second wet mate connector to couple with the first wet mate connector.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for transmitting an electrical signal in a wellbore. A tool comprising a wire mesh is introduced into a wellbore. The wire mesh is disposed along at least a portion of the axial length of the tool. An electrical signal is transmitted along the wire mesh to or from a wellbore device disposed in the wellbore.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed relating to multiway communications. In some embodiments, a first electronic device initiates a multiway call between a plurality of electronic devices and exchanges a first secret with a first set of electronic devices participating during a first portion of the multiway call, the first secret being used to encrypt traffic between the first set of electronic devices. The first electronic device receives an indication that first set of participating electronic devices has changed and, in response to the indication, exchanges a second secret with a second set of electronic devices participating during a second portion of the multiway call, the second secret being used to encrypt traffic between the second set of participating electronic devices. In some embodiments, the indication identifies a second electronic device as leaving the multiway call, and the second secret is not exchanged with the second electronic device.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatus for performing a downhole test of completion of a function performed by a downhole well device in a well system and communicating the test results to the surface. A downhole well device may perform a downhole function in the well system. For example, the downhole function may be a setting function, an actuating function, or an anchoring function. A downhole test apparatus may perform a downhole test to determine whether the downhole function was completed successfully. For example, the downhole test may be a downhole seal test or a downhole anchor test. Based on the result of the downhole test, the downhole test apparatus may provide an indication from downhole to surface equipment of the well system that indicates whether the downhole function was completed successfully.

Abstract: A system includes a downhole tubular and a latch assembly securable to a conveyance that is configured to lower the latch assembly into a central bore of the downhole tubular. The latch assembly includes a tubular body portion, a plurality of latch keys secured to the tubular body portion, and at least one alignment feature secured to the tubular body portion. The system further includes a latch coupling formed on the downhole tubular. The latch coupling includes a plurality of key profiles configured to engage corresponding key profiles of the plurality of key profiles in response to proper angular orientation of the latch assembly with respect to the latch coupling. Additionally, the system includes at least one guide feature configured to rotate the latch assembly to angularly align the plurality of latch keys with the plurality of key profiles in response to contact with the at least one alignment feature.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for transmitting an electrical signal in a wellbore. A tool comprising a wire mesh is introduced into a wellbore. The wire mesh is disposed along at least a portion of the axial length of the tool. An electrical signal is transmitted along the wire mesh to or from a wellbore device disposed in the wellbore.

Abstract: A system can be used to connect downhole fiber optic wet mates. The system can include a first completion system and a second completion system. The first completion system can include a stinger sub-system that can include a first energy transfer line coupled to a first wet mate connector. The second completion system can include a deflector sub-system that can include a deflector positioned adjacent to a second wet mate connector that can be coupled with a second energy transfer line. The deflector can be positioned in the second completion system to deflect the stinger sub-system laterally outward to cause the second wet mate connector to couple with the first wet mate connector.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed relating to multiway communications. In some embodiments, a first electronic device initiates a multiway call between a plurality of electronic devices and exchanges a first secret with a first set of electronic devices participating during a first portion of the multiway call, the first secret being used to encrypt traffic between the first set of electronic devices. The first electronic device receives an indication that first set of participating electronic devices has changed and, in response to the indication, exchanges a second secret with a second set of electronic devices participating during a second portion of the multiway call, the second secret being used to encrypt traffic between the second set of participating electronic devices. In some embodiments, the indication identifies a second electronic device as leaving the multiway call, and the second secret is not exchanged with the second electronic device.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed relating to multiway communications. In some embodiments, a first electronic device initiates a multiway call between a plurality of electronic devices and exchanges a first secret with a first set of electronic devices participating during a first portion of the multiway call, the first secret being used to encrypt traffic between the first set of electronic devices. The first electronic device receives an indication that first set of participating electronic devices has changed and, in response to the indication, exchanges a second secret with a second set of electronic devices participating during a second portion of the multiway call, the second secret being used to encrypt traffic between the second set of participating electronic devices. In some embodiments, the indication identifies a second electronic device as leaving the multiway call, and the second secret is not exchanged with the second electronic device.

Abstract: A downhole apparatus can include a first lateral tubing support that comprises: a body; a first passage extending through the body; and a second passage extending through the body. The first and second passage are spaced in parallel arrangement, and the body extends continuously and uninterruptedly in a direction transverse to the parallel directions of extension of the first and second passages, from the first passage to the second passage. The lateral tubing string can also include a first tubular and a second tubular spaced in parallel arrangement. The first passage is configured to at least partially encircle the first tubular and the second passage is configured to at least partially encircle the second tubular, with the first lateral tubing support increasing a radial and/or axial compressive load rating of the lateral tubing string.