Abstract: A system for processing multivariate, time-series data to classify portions of the data corresponding to an identified event or condition. Time periods of interest may be identified as search criteria for a variety of purposes. As an example, an event or condition may occur, whereby, precursors to the event or condition may be present in the time-series data, and thereby be a time period of interest as a predictor of future occurrences. As another example, the state of the system during normal operation may be identified. Based on the provided data, the processing system may output a prediction or a likelihood of a re-occurrence of the condition. One or more actions may be taken in response to the output of the system to prevent the occurrence of the condition or otherwise respond to the possibility of the occurrence of the condition.

Abstract: An electromagnetic induction generator for use in a tubular, such as a tubular deployed in a subterranean well during wellbore construction operations, for generating electric current through electromagnetic induction. The electromagnetic induction generator has at least one conductive coil and at least one Halbach array of magnets. One or both of the at least one conductive coil and the at least one Halbach array of magnets is rotated relative to the other to increase the electric current generated. One or more gears may be provided to multiply the generated electric current.

Abstract: A cutting insert for a rock drill bit having a ridge formed on a cutting face that splits extrudate formed during drilling thereby reducing the mechanical specific energy that may be expended to move the extrudate across the cutting face. The cutting insert may have a cutting edge which forms the extrudate during drilling and a face having two opposing, generally symmetrical, concave regions that define an elongated ridge therebetween. The ridge may extend across a substantial portion of the face.

Abstract: Processes and systems for drilling a borehole wherein a gravitational energy term, a torsional energy term, a hydraulic energy term and a hydromechanical specific energy which is the sum thereof may be determined using real-time data and compared against corresponding setpoints. The hydraulic energy term may include a hydraulic energy reduction factor so as to account for the distance between the fluid nozzle of the drill bit and the rock and may include the kinematic viscosity of drilling fluid. One or more drilling parameters, such as weight on bit, revolutions per minute, drilling fluid flow rate, or combinations thereof, may be adjusted based upon such comparison to approximate the least amount of energy required to destroy and remove a given unit volume of rock. The setpoints may be changed manually or automatically at the direction of the user.

Abstract: An electromagnetic induction generator for use in a tubular, such as a tubular deployed in a subterranean well during wellbore construction operations, for generating electric current through electromagnetic induction. The electromagnetic induction generator has at least one conductive coil and at least one Halbach array of magnets. One or both of the at least one conductive coil and the at least one Halbach array of magnets is rotated relative to the other to increase the electric current generated. One or more gears may be provided to multiply the generated electric current.

Abstract: A cutting insert for a rock drill bit having a ridge formed on a cutting face that splits extrudate formed during drilling thereby reducing the mechanical specific energy that may be expended to move the extrudate across the cutting face. The cutting insert may have a cutting edge which forms the extrudate during drilling and a face having two opposing, generally symmetrical, concave regions that define an elongated ridge therebetween. The ridge may extend across a substantial portion of the face.