Abstract: A centralizing device is configured to centralize/decentralize an associated tool in a well. The centralizing device includes a body that extends along a longitudinal axis X, the body having a bore that extends from one end to another end of the body; a first piston shaped as a cylinder and provided around a central portion of the body; a second piston shaped as a cylinder and provided around the central portion of the body; a bridge provided around the central portion of the body, between the first and second pistons; and a pair of arms, each arm being attached with one end to a corresponding one of the first and second pistons and with another end to each other. The second piston, the bridge, and the central portion of the body define a sealed chamber, which is sealed from the ambient.

Abstract: A non-explosive punch system for making perforations in a casing includes a housing and one or more punch elements configured to extend through a wall of the housing to perforate a casing of the well. An actuating device is located within the housing and may comprise a piston and an actuator block configured to actuate the one or more punch elements. An energy supply device is also located within the housing and may comprise a valve to direct fluid flow and a piston configured to use a pressure of a well fluid present in the casing, to actuate the actuating device. No explosive material is present in the punch system.

Abstract: A fluid control system includes a fluid control device configured to be connected to at least one of two casing elements in a well, for controlling a fluid flow between a bore of the fluid control device and a zone located outside the casing elements; and a tracer material located within an inner chamber of a body of the fluid control device, the tracer material being uniquely associated with the fluid control device. The fluid control device is configured to release, when activated, the tracer material out of the inner chamber.

Abstract: A gun assembly for perforating a well, the gun assembly including a single carrier; a first gun cluster, the first gun cluster including first plural shaped charges; and a second gun cluster, the second gun cluster including second plural shaped charges. The first gun cluster and the second gun cluster are placed in the single carrier.

Abstract: A fluid control system includes a fluid control device configured to be connected to at least one of two casing elements in a well, for controlling a fluid flow between a bore of the fluid control device and a zone located outside the casing elements; and a tracer material located within an inner chamber of a body of the fluid control device, the tracer material being uniquely associated with the fluid control device. The fluid control device is configured to release, when activated, the tracer material out of the inner chamber.

Abstract: A fluid control system includes a fluid control device configured to be connected to at least one of two casing elements in a well, for controlling a fluid flow between a bore of the fluid control device and a zone located outside the casing elements; and a tracer material located within an inner chamber of a body of the fluid control device, the tracer material being uniquely associated with the fluid control device. The fluid control device is configured to release, when activated, the tracer material out of the inner chamber.

Abstract: A setting tool (400) for opening and closing a sleeve (210) inside a casing (200) includes a body (402) extending along a central longitudinal axis (X); a set of holding dogs (420) located around the body (402); and a set of sleeve dogs (430) located around the body (402). The set of sleeve dogs (430) are configured to move along the central longitudinal axis (X) relative to the set of holding dogs (420).

Abstract: A steerable sub for controlling an angular orientation of a well tool in a well, the steerable sub including a housing; a steering element attached to the housing and configured (i) to partially extend out of the housing and (ii) to change an orientation relative to the housing; and an actuation mechanism connected to the steering element and configured to change the orientation of the steering element relative to the housing.

Abstract: A non-explosive punch system for making perforations in a casing includes a housing extending along a longitudinal axis and configured to be deployed in a well; one or more punch elements configured to extend through a wall of the housing to perforate a casing of the well; an actuating device located within the housing and configured to actuate the one or more punch elements; and an energy supply device located within the housing and configured to use a pressure of a well fluid present in the casing, to actuate the actuating device. No explosive material is present in the punch system.

Abstract: A setting tool for opening and dosing a sleeve inside a casing includes a body extending along a central longitudinal axis (X); a set of holding dogs located around the body; and a set of sleeve dogs located around the body. The set of sleeve dogs are configured to move along the central longitudinal axis (X) relative to the set of holding dogs.

Abstract: A gun assembly for perforating a well, the gun assembly including a single carrier; a first gun cluster, the first gun cluster including first plural shaped charges; and a second gun cluster, the second gun cluster including second plural shaped charges. The first gun cluster and the second gun cluster are placed in the single carrier.

Abstract: A centralizing device is configured to centralize/decentralize an associated tool in a well. The centralizing device includes a body that extends along a longitudinal axis X, the body having a bore that extends from one end to another end of the body; a first piston shaped as a cylinder and provided around a central portion of the body; a second piston shaped as a cylinder and provided around the central portion of the body; a bridge provided around the central portion of the body, between the first and second pistons; and a pair of arms, each arm being attached with one end to a corresponding one of the first and second pistons and with another end to each other. The second piston, the bridge, and the central portion of the body define a sealed chamber, which is sealed from the ambient.

Abstract: A top set plug for sealing against a casing of a well. The plug includes a mandrel having a throughout bore that extends from a top end to a bottom end; a connecting mechanism located at the top end of the mandrel; a sealing element located around the mandrel and configured to be pushed toward an internal wall of the casing; an upper wedge configured to push the sealing element against the casing; and a slip ring configured to push the sealing element over the upper wedge and also to engage the inner wall of the casing with buttons for preventing the plug to slide along the casing.

Abstract: An electronic valve is placed in line with a casing in a well. The electronic valve includes a housing having plural ports that are blocked; a valve configured to initiate unblocking of the plural ports to allow fluid communication between the bore of the housing and an outside of the housing; and a deformable seat device having a body placed inside of the bore of the housing. The deformable seat device is configured to have a given diameter D3 for at least one of first and second ends of the body when the plural ports are blocked, and a smaller diameter when the plural ports are unblocked.

Abstract: A setting tool for setting a plug in a well, the setting tool including a housing extending along a longitudinal axis X and having a bore; a sleeve extending along the longitudinal axis of the housing, and located within the bore of the housing; and a holding mechanism located within the sleeve and configured to hold a ball within the sleeve. The holding mechanism is configured to release the ball upon receiving a signal.

Abstract: A setting tool (402) for setting a plug in a well, the setting tool (402) including a body (404) extending along a longitudinal axis X; a rod (408) extending along the longitudinal axis of the body (404), from an upstream end (402B) to a downstream end (402A) of the body (404); a chamber (406) formed at the downstream end (402A) of the body; and a restriction element (450) located in the chamber (406). The rod (408) extends through the entire chamber (406) and the restriction element (450) is located between the rod (408) and a wall (404A) of the chamber (406).

Abstract: A downhole isolation system for sealing a well, the downhole isolation system including a setting tool having an internal chamber; a first restriction element placed within the internal chamber; and a second restriction element placed within the internal chamber, separate from the first restriction element.

Abstract: A setting tool (402) for setting a plug in a well, the setting tool (402) including a body (404) extending along a longitudinal axis X; a rod (408) extending along the longitudinal axis of the body (404), from an upstream end (402B) to a downstream end (402A) of the body (404); a chamber (406) formed at the downstream end (402A) of the body; and a restriction element (450) located in the chamber (406). The rod (408) extends through the entire chamber (406) and the restriction element (450) is located between the rod (408) and a wall (404A) of the chamber (406).

Abstract: A fluid control system includes a fluid control device configured to be connected to at least one of two casing elements in a well, for controlling a fluid flow between a bore of the fluid control device and a zone located outside the casing elements; and a tracer material located within an inner chamber of a body of the fluid control device, the tracer material being uniquely associated with the fluid control device. The fluid control device is configured to release, when activated, the tracer material out of the inner chamber.

Abstract: A downhole tool for connecting an interior of a casing to a formation, the downhole tool including an inner housing extending along a longitudinal axis X; an outer housing that encloses the inner housing and forms first to fourth chambers; a first piston that separates the first and second chambers; a second piston that separates the third and fourth chambers; a port that is configured to fluidly communicate an outside and inside of the downhole tool; and a stopping mechanism that prevents the second piston from opening the port. The second piston is positioned to separate the port into an outer portion and an inner portion to interrupt a fluid communication between the outside and inside of the downhole tool.