Abstract: Seismic image processing including filtering a three-dimensional (3D) seismic image for random noise attenuation via multiple processors. The filtering includes receiving a 3D image cube of seismic image data, decomposing the 3D image cube into 3D sub-cubes for parallel computation on the multiple processors, designing and applying a two-dimensional (2D) adaptive filter for image points on 2D image slices of the 3D sub-cubes via the multiple processors to give filtered 3D sub-cubes, and summing the filtered 3D sub-cubes to give a filtered 3D image cube.

Abstract: The patent application discloses a degradable composite with coatings. The light metal workpiece with enhanced surface protection may comprise a light metal matrix having an exposed surface; a light metal oxide ceramic layer formed in at least a portion of the exposed surface; and a non-transparent metal alloy layer directly on the light metal oxide ceramic layer.

Abstract: Co-cured blends of fluoroelastomers of tetrafluoroethylene-propylene copolymer with cure site monomer and terpolymers of Vinylidene fluoride (VDF), Hexafluoropropylene (HFP) and Tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) with peroxide as initiator and coagent TAIC as crosslinker show improved curing performance, improved mechanical properties and improved compression set as well. The co-cured fluoroelastomers show improved chemical resistance to the solvent aging systems and better retention of mechanical properties after aging at high temperature in the solvents system.

Abstract: Co-cured blends of fluoroelastomers of tetrafluoroethylene-propylene copolymer with cure site monomer and terpolymers of Vinylidene fluoride (VDF), Hexafluoropropylene (HFP) and Tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) with peroxide as initiator and coagent TAIC as crosslinker show improved curing performance, improved mechanical properties and improved compression set as well. The co-cured fluoroelastomers show improved chemical resistance to the solvent aging systems and better retention of mechanical properties after aging at high temperature in the solvents system.

Abstract: A chemical composition for a degradable polymeric material includes an isocyanate terminated polyester prepolymer, including prepolymer units as a main chain with a plurality of isocyanates at ends of the main chain, and a cross-linking agent. The isocyanate terminated polyester prepolymer has a structural formula as follows: ONC—R?—NH—[—CO—R—R??-]n-NH—R?—CNO, wherein R?? is selected from a group consisting of —O— and —CO—O—R?—O—, wherein R, R? and R? are an aryl group or alkyl group and wherein n is a number of prepolymer units corresponding to length of the main chain. The composition degrades at a rate and at a delay depending on temperature and the composition for a component of a downhole tool. The composition has strength and elasticity for a component of a downhole tool.

Abstract: The patent application discloses a degradable thermoset composite. The composite comprises a reaction product of an epoxy resin mixture, a cross-linker, a catalyst. The epoxy resin mixture may comprise at least one aromatic epoxy resins having a glass transition temperature greater than or equal to 150° C. The reaction product may have a glass transition temperature greater than or equal to 110° C. as measured by DSC or DMA.

Abstract: The hybrid battery system includes a primary battery pack, a secondary battery pack, a battery control unit, a battery pack positive terminal, and a battery pack negative terminal. The battery control unit includes a management module and a variable resistor. The primary battery pack supplies power at lower temperatures, while the secondary battery pack supplies power at higher temperatures. The primary battery pack is unsafe at higher temperatures, and the primary cells within the primary battery pack are modified to mitigate the dangers that previously rendered the primary battery pack unusable in a hybrid battery pack at higher temperatures. The invention includes the method of safely operating the hybrid battery system with the modified primary battery cells of the primary battery pack.

Abstract: A chemical composition for a degradable polymeric material includes an isocyanate terminated prepolymer, including prepolymer units as a main chain with a plurality of isocynanates at ends of the main chain, a catalyst additive, and a cross-linking agent. The isocyanate terminated prepolymer can be an isocyanate terminated polyester, polycarbonate or polyether prepolymer. The isocyanate terminated prepolymer has a structural formula as follows: ONC—R?—NH—[—CO—R—CO—O—R?—O—]n—NH—R?—CNO wherein R, R? and R? are an aryl group or alkyl group and wherein n is a number of prepolymer units corresponding to length of the main chain. The composition degrades at a rate and at a delay for failure between 8-72 hours. The composition is a dissolvable rubber material with a modulus and elongation suitable for a component of a downhole tool.

Abstract: The method for forming cutters includes applying a protective layer on an O-ring so as to form a protected O-ring. The protected O-ring is placed around a cutter body having a substrate section and diamond section with a metallic binder. The method includes inserting the cutter body into the pod cavity and leaching the metallic binder through an end portion of the diamond section for at least one day at 60 degrees Celsius or higher so as to form a polycrystalline diamond compact cutter from the cutter body. The protected O-ring seals the substrate section during the step of leaching. The step of leaching forms an exposed O-ring from the protected O-ring with a hardness reduction and a modulus reduction that identifies a time window for maintaining a sealing force to protect the substrate, while achieving the target profile of the diamond table for a high quality and reliable cutter.

Abstract: The force modulation system for a drill bit includes a cutter, a holder, a holder retention device, and a first force member made of a first woven material. The cutter fits in the holder, and the holder fits in the drill bit. The holder retention device exerts a holder retention force in a first direction. The first force member exerts a first force in a second direction. The second direction is angled offset to the first direction so as that a cutting profile of the force modulation system is variable. There can also be a second force member of a second woven material to exert a second force in the first direction for more variability of the cutting profile in the first direction. The second force member can be made integral with the first force member, including the first woven material and the second woven material being the same material.

Abstract: A chemical composition for a degradable polymeric material includes an isocyanate terminated polyester prepolymer, including prepolymer units as a main chain with a plurality of isocynanates at ends of the main chain, and a cross-linking agent. The isocyanate terminated polyester prepolymer has a structural formula as follows: ONC—R?—NH—[—CO—R—R??-]n-NH—R?—CNO, wherein R?? is selected from a group consisting of —O— and —CO—O—R?—O—, wherein R, R? and R? are an aryl group or alkyl group and wherein n is a number of prepolymer units corresponding to length of the main chain. The composition degrades at a rate and at a delay depending on temperature and the composition for a component of a downhole tool. The composition has strength and elasticity for a component of a downhole tool.

Abstract: Co-cured blends of fluoroelastomers of tetrafluoroethylene-propylene copolymer with cure site monomer and terpolymers of Vinylidene fluoride (VDF), Hexafluoropropylene (HFP) and Tetrafluoroethylene (TFE) with peroxide as initiator and coagent TAIC as crosslinker show improved curing performance, improved mechanical properties and improved compression set as well. The co-cured fluoroelastomers show improved chemical resistance to the solvent aging systems and better retention of mechanical properties after aging at high temperature in the solvents system.

Abstract: Seismic image processing including filtering a three-dimensional (3D) seismic image for random noise attenuation via multiple processors. The filtering includes receiving a 3D image cube of seismic image data, decomposing the 3D image cube into 3D sub-cubes for parallel computation on the multiple processors, designing and applying a two-dimensional (2D) adaptive filter for image points on 2D image slices of the 3D sub-cubes via the multiple processors to give filtered 3D sub-cubes, and summing the filtered 3D sub-cubes to give a filtered 3D image cube.

Abstract: A method of forming a modified thermoplastic structure for a down-hole application comprises forming a thermoplastic structure comprising at least one thermoplastic material formulated for crosslinking using an electron beam process. The thermoplastic structure is exposed to at least one electron beam to crosslink polymer chains of the thermoplastic structure. Other methods of forming a modified thermoplastic structure, and a down-hole tool are also described.

Abstract: A method of forming a modified thermoplastic structure for a down-hole application comprises forming a thermoplastic structure comprising at least one thermoplastic material formulated for crosslinking using an electron beam process. The thermoplastic structure is exposed to at least one electron beam to crosslink polymer chains of the thermoplastic structure. Other methods of forming a modified thermoplastic structure, and a down-hole tool are also described.

Abstract: A method of preparing a cured thermoplastic material includes curing a thermoplastic polymer having a thermal decomposition temperature greater than or equal to about 200° C., at a temperature of about 200° C. to about 400° C., for a total time of less than or equal to 200 hours. A method of making a shape memory material also includes curing a thermoplastic polymer to prepare a cured thermoplastic material.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for making shape memory polyphenylene sulfide, comprising: curing polyphenylene sulfide to produce cured polyphenylene sulfide; comminuting the cured polyphenylene sulfide to form cured polyphenylene sulfide particles; disposing the cured polyphenylene sulfide particles in a mold; heating the mold for flowing the cured polyphenylene sulfide; compressing, by applying a compressive force, the cured polyphenylene sulfide; cooling the cured polyphenylene sulfide; relieving the compressive force; and de-molding the cured polyphenylene sulfide to produce the shape memory polyphenylene sulfide.

Abstract: A method of preparing a cured thermoplastic material includes curing a thermoplastic polymer having a thermal decomposition temperature greater than or equal to about 200° C., at a temperature of about 200° C. to about 400° C., for a total time of less than or equal to 200 hours. A method of making a shape memory material also includes curing a thermoplastic polymer to prepare a cured thermoplastic material.

Abstract: A flow control device and a method of controlling a flow, the flow control device including a flow path for a fluid therethrough and a material at least partially defining the flow path, the material operatively arranged with a surface energy less than that of the fluid for passively impeding an undesirable component of the fluid more than a desirable component of the fluid.

Abstract: A method for coating a substrate includes impacting a substrate with a plurality of particles such that the particles adhere to the substrate, bonding the particles to the substrate to form an overlayer, and crosslinking the particles in the overlayer to coat the substrate with a crosslinked polymer coating. The particles comprise a polyphenyl polymer. An article includes a substrate and a crosslinked polymer coating bonded to the substrate. The crosslinked polymer coating is a product of crosslinking polyphenylene sulfide, polyphenylsulfone, self-reinforced polyphenylene, or a combination thereof on a surface of the substrate.