Abstract: In certain embodiments, a downhole swivel sub includes a first swivel part configured to connect to a first section of a workstring, and a second swivel part configured to connect to a second section of the workstring. The second swivel part is rotatable relative to the first swivel part. The downhole swivel sub also includes a locking sleeve rotationally coupled with the first swivel part and movable axially between a locking position wherein the first swivel part and the second swivel part are rotationally coupled and an unlocking position wherein the first swivel part is rotatable relative to the second swivel part. The locking sleeve includes at least two first rows of teeth disposed at a same radial position and separated axially on the locking sleeve. The at least two first rows of teeth are configured to engage and disengage with at least two second rows of teeth located on the second swivel part.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connecting assembly to be plugged into a mating receptacle in a wellbore, comprising a first sleeve including a second sleeve and having a top connecting end and a bottom connecting end, characterized in that: —the first sleeve comprises the bottom end and has a top end opposite to said bottom connecting end, said bottom connecting end being provided with an end cap for preventing entrance of materials and capable of being opened; —said second sleeve comprises said top connecting end located outside of the first sleeve and has a bottom end opposed to said top connecting end; —said connecting assembly comprises a locking mechanism adapted to lock said second sleeve in a position relative to said first sleeve such that the bottom end of the second sleeve is inside said first sleeve, and —the dimensions of the first sleeve and second sleeve are adapted such that when said locking mechanism is unlocked, said second sleeve is allowed to move relative to said first sleeve to impinge and o

Abstract: The invention relates to a swivel sub for a string to be lowered into a wellbore and a method of operation in a wellbore, wherein such swivel sub is used and comprises: —a first end provided with connection means for connecting a bottom section of a string; —a second end provided with connection means for connecting an upper section of the string; —a first member, including the first end and a sleeve portion opposed to the first end; —a second member including the second end and comprising a section opposed to the second end and partially located within the sleeve portion; the first member and the second member being arranged to rotate relative to each other.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connecting assembly to be plugged into a mating receptacle in a wellbore, comprising a first sleeve including a second sleeve and having a top connecting end and a bottom connecting end, characterized in that: the first sleeve comprises the bottom end and has a top end opposite to said bottom connecting end, said bottom connecting end being provided with an end cap for preventing entrance of materials and capable of being opened; said second sleeve comprises said top connecting end located outside of the first sleeve and has a bottom end opposed to said top connecting end; said connecting assembly comprises a locking mechanism adapted to lock said second sleeve in a position relative to said first sleeve such that the bottom end of the second sleeve is inside said first sleeve, and the dimensions of the first sleeve and second sleeve are adapted such that when said locking mechanism is unlocked, said second sleeve is allowed to move relative to said first sleeve to impinge and open

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tool for selectively connecting or disconnecting components of a downhole workstring comprising a drive shaft (3) and a housing couplable to said drive shaft, and housing comprising first and second housing parts (21, 22) releasably connected to one another, transmission means such as a reduction gear mechanism (52-54) coupled to the drive shaft, the transmission means being arranged to selectively connect or disconnect the housing parts by rotating the drive shaft.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a downhole swivel sub includes a first swivel part configured to connect to a first section of a workstring, and a second swivel part configured to connect to a second section of the workstring. The second swivel part is rotatable relative to the first swivel part. The downhole swivel sub also includes a locking sleeve rotationally coupled with the first swivel part and movable axially between a locking position wherein the first swivel part and the second swivel part are rotationally coupled and an unlocking position wherein the first swivel part is rotatable relative to the second swivel part. The locking sleeve includes at least two first rows of teeth disposed at a same radial position and separated axially on the locking sleeve. The at least two first rows of teeth are configured to engage and disengage with at least two second rows of teeth located on the second swivel part.

Abstract: The invention relates to a swivel sub for a string to be lowered into a wellbore and a method of operation in a wellbore, wherein such swivel sub is used and comprises: a first end provided with connection means for connecting a bottom section of a string; a second end provided with connection means for connecting an upper section of the string; a first member, including the first end and a sleeve portion opposed to the first end; a second member including the second end and comprising a section op posed to the second end and partially located within the sleeve portion; the first member and the second member being arranged to rotate relative to each other.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tool for selectively connecting or disconnecting components of a downhole workstring comprising a drive shaft (3) and a housing couplable to said drive shaft, said housing comprising first and second housing parts (21, 22) releasably connected to one another, transmission means such as a reduction gear mechanism (52-54) coupled to the drive shaft, the transmission means being arranged to selectively connect or disconnect the housing parts by rotating the drive shaft.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a down-hole swivel sub (10) for connection in a work-string between a work-string and a down-hole apparatus, the sub comprising a first substantially cylindrical body (12) with a sleeve portion (22), a second substantially cylindrical body (28) being partially located within the sleeve portion (22) and the bodies being arranged to rotate relative to each other; and a clutch (90) disposed between said first and second substantially tubular bodies.

Abstract: A subsurface safety valve assembly for controlling fluid flow in a wellbore. In one embodiment, the subsurface safety valve assembly includes a tubular member having a longitudinal bore extending therethrough, a flapper removably connected to the tubular member. The flapper is configured to pivot against the tubular member between an open position and a closed position. The subsurface safety valve assembly further includes a flow tube disposed inside the tubular member and a shear sleeve having an upper end and a lower end. The upper end of the shear sleeve is positioned against a lower end of the flow tube to form a first seal between the upper end of the shear sleeve and the lower end of the flow tube.

Abstract: A subsurface safety valve assembly for controlling fluid flow in a wellbore. In one embodiment, the subsurface safety valve assembly includes a tubular member having a longitudinal bore extending therethrough, a flapper removably connected to the tubular member. The flapper is configured to pivot against the tubular member between an open position and a closed position. The subsurface safety valve assembly further includes a flow tube disposed inside the tubular member and a shear sleeve having an upper end and a lower end. The upper end of the shear sleeve is positioned against a lower end of the flow tube to form a first seal between the upper end of the shear sleeve and the lower end of the flow tube.

Abstract: A downhole drilling apparatus for interconnection in a casing or liner string having a drill bit disposed thereon for enabling the drilling of intersecting wellbores without removal of the drill bit is disclosed. In a disclosed embodiment, the apparatus comprises a housing having a window. A whipstock is disposed within the housing. Between the window and the whipstock is a filler. The whipstock and the filler define a central bore providing a fluid path through the apparatus. A back pressure valve may be disposed within the central bore to prevent back flow of fluids through the apparatus. Once the total depth of an initial wellbore is reached, the casing or liner string, including the apparatus, may be cemented in place. Thereafter, an intersecting wellbore may be drilled by laterally deflecting a second drill bit with the whipstock through the window of the housing.

Abstract: A downhole drilling apparatus for interconnection in a casing or liner string having a drill bit disposed thereon for enabling the drilling of intersecting wellbores without removal of the drill bit is disclosed. In a disclosed embodiment, the apparatus comprises a housing having a window. A whipstock is disposed within the housing. Between the window and the whipstock is a filler. The whipstock and the filler define a central bore providing a fluid path through the apparatus. A back pressure valve may be disposed within the central bore to prevent back flow of fluids through the apparatus. Once the total depth of an initial wellbore is reached, the casing or liner string, including the apparatus, may be cemented in place. Thereafter, an intersecting wellbore may be drilled by laterally deflecting a second drill bit with the whipstock through the window of the housing.

Abstract: A downhole drilling apparatus for interconnection in a casing or liner string having a drill bit disposed thereon for enabling the drilling of intersecting wellbores without removal of the drill bit is disclosed. In a disclosed embodiment, the apparatus comprises a housing having a window. A whipstock is disposed within the housing. Between the window and the whipstock is a filler. The whipstock and the filler define a central bore providing a fluid path through the apparatus. A back pressure valve may be disposed within the central bore to prevent back flow of fluids through the apparatus. Once the total depth of an initial wellbore is reached, the casing or liner string, including the apparatus, may be cemented in place. Thereafter, an intersecting wellbore may be drilled by laterally deflecting a second drill bit with the whipstock through the window of the housing.

Abstract: A downhole drilling apparatus for interconnection in a casing or liner string having a drill bit disposed thereon for enabling the drilling of intersecting wellbores without removal of the drill bit is disclosed. In a disclosed embodiment, the apparatus comprises a housing having a window. A whipstock is disposed within the housing. Between the window and the whipstock is a filler. The whipstock and the filler define a central bore providing a fluid path through the apparatus. A back pressure valve may be disposed within the central bore to prevent back flow of fluids through the apparatus. Once the total depth of an initial wellbore is reached, the casing or liner string, including the apparatus, may be cemented in place. Thereafter, an intersecting wellbore may be drilled by laterally deflecting a second drill bit with the whipstock through the window of the housing.

Abstract: A downhole drilling apparatus for interconnection in a casing or liner string having a drill bit disposed thereon for enabling the drilling of intersecting wellbores without removal of the drill bit is disclosed. In a disclosed embodiment, the apparatus comprises a housing having a window. A whipstock is disposed within the housing. Between the window and the whipstock is a filler. The whipstock and the filler define a central bore providing a fluid path through the apparatus. A back pressure valve may be disposed within the central bore to prevent back flow of fluids through the apparatus. Once the total depth of an initial wellbore is reached, the casing or liner string, including the apparatus, may be cemented in place. Thereafter, an intersecting wellbore may be drilled by laterally deflecting a second drill bit with the whipstock through the window of the housing.

Abstract: A downhole drilling apparatus for interconnection in a casing or liner string having a drill bit disposed thereon for enabling the drilling of intersecting wellbores without removal of the drill bit is disclosed. In a disclosed embodiment, the apparatus comprises a housing having a window. A whipstock is disposed within the housing. Between the window and the whipstock is a filler. The whipstock and the filler define a central bore providing a fluid path through the apparatus. A back pressure valve may be disposed within the central bore to prevent back flow of fluids through the apparatus. Once the total depth of an initial wellbore is reached, the casing or liner string, including the apparatus, may be cemented in place. Thereafter, an intersecting wellbore may be drilled by laterally deflecting a second drill bit with the whipstock through the window of the housing.

Abstract: A cement mixing and pumping simulator comprises actual and virtual equipment. In response to an operator controlling this equipment, signals representing operating characteristics of a cement mixing system realistically represented by the actual and virtual equipment are generated. These signals are communicated for displaying the operating characteristics to the operator so that the operator obtains real-time responses to the operator's control of the actual and virtual equipment.