Abstract: A roller for use in a tension measuring device may include a groove with a groove size, an opening angle, and a depth of a specific range. The roller further comprises a contact angle with a specific range between a cable outer diameter and a cable inner diameter of the roller groove.

Abstract: An electrical cable includes a central electrical conductor disposed in a center portion of the electrical cable and one or more additional electrical conductors, such that the one or more additional electrical conductors are disposed proximate to the central electrical conductor and form a core of the electrical cable. Additionally, the electrical cable includes one or more fillers disposed between the one or more additional electrical conductors. Further, the electrical cable includes a first layer of armor wires disposed circumferentially around an external surface of the core, such that the first layer of armor wires is partially embedded within an inner carbon fiber reinforced polymer layer, and a second layer of armor wires disposed circumferentially around the first layer of armor wires, such that the second layer of armor wires is partially embedded within an outer carbon fiber reinforced polymer layer.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a corrosion-resistant wireline cable includes embedding a first layer of armor wires onto a core cable using a heated carbon fiber reinforced polymer. A second layer of carbon fiber reinforced polymer is then extruded to envelop the first layer of armor wires. In one method, a layer of virgin or colored polymer is extruded over the second layer, and a second layer of armor wires is embedded through the virgin or colored polymer, displacing it to envelop the outer armor wires. In another method, each wire in the second armor layer is coated with virgin polymer before being embedded into the second carbon fiber reinforced polymer layer. The assembly is then heated to cause the virgin polymer to migrate outward, forming an outermost layer. In both methods, a final jacket layer is applied over the exterior to complete the cable. The resulting cable provides corrosion resistance and mechanical reinforcement.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a cable can include an electrically conductive inner core. A first insulation layer can be disposed about the inner core. An electrically conductive layer can be disposed about the first insulation layer. A second insulation layer can be disposed about the electrically conductive layer. A first polymer jacket can be disposed about the second insulation layer. The first polymer jacket can include a first layer of armor strength members disposed therein. A second polymer jacket can be disposed about the first polymer jacket. The second polymer jacket can include a second layer of armor strength members disposed therein. An outer polymer jacket can be disposed about the second polymer jacket. At least one of the first polymer jacket, the second polymer jacket, and the outer polymer jacket can be formed from an aliphatic polyketone polymer, an ethylene-propylene copolymer, a polyolefin elastomer, a polypropylene, or a cross-linkable polyethylene.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an armor packaging for a cable comprising an inner armor layer and an outer armor layer, the inner armor layer and the outer armor layer formed by armor wires made from an alloy material with high acid resistance. The alloy material may, for example, be selected from the group of Inconel 625, Inconel 825, Incoloy 27-7MO, HC265, C-276, and MP35N. In addition, the cable may include an acid isolation polymer layer disposed radially between the inner armor layer and an outer armor layer of the armor packaging.

Abstract: Wireline plugs for use in a Y-tool. In some embodiments, the wireline plug can include an elongated body defining a bore therethrough. A first end of the elongated body can include an outer surface configured to serve as a fishing neck and a second end configured to connect to a downhole tool. The wireline plug can include an elongated seal defining a bore therethrough disposed within a portion of the bore defined by the elongated body. The elongated seal can be configured to provide an at least partial fluid seal between an inner surface of the bore defined by the elongated body and an outer surface of a wireline when disposed within the bore defined by the elongated seal. The elongated seal can be formed from a polymer, an elastomer, or a combination of a polymer and an elastomer.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a tubing assembly can include a coiled tubing and a fiber optic assembly disposed within a flow path of the coiled tubing. The fiber optic assembly can include at least one optical fiber in a coupled electro-optical package. The at least one optical fiber can be in intimate contact with an enclosure of the coupled electro-optical package. The fiber optic assembly can also include an insulation layer disposed about the enclosure. The fiber optic assembly can also include a layer of helically wound metal strands disposed about the insulation layer. The fiber optic assembly can also include an outer metal layer disposed about the layer of helically wound metal strands.

Abstract: A fiber optic bundle for incorporation into a cable for use in a well. The bundle includes multiple fiber optic threads that are helically wound about one another at a zero degree lay angle for structural reinforcement. Further, the cable that employs the bundle may be coupled in nature and gas proof thereby rendering the fiber optics mechanically responsive for improved accuracy in detections during use in a well application.

Abstract: A slickline that includes both electrically conductive and fiber optic capacity. The slickline includes a fiber optic thread or bundle of threads that may be surrounded by an electrically conductive member such as split half shells of copper elements. Further, these features may be disposed in a filler matrix so as to provide a cohesiveness the core of the slickline. So, for example, the line may be more effectively utilized in downhole applications such as coiled tubing operations, without undue concern over collapse or pinhole issues emerging in the line.

Abstract: Cables that include a conductor and an optical fiber. In some embodiments, the cable can include an optical fiber loosely disposed within an enclosure. A conductor layer can be disposed about the enclosure. An insulation layer can be disposed about the at least one conductor layer. An inner layer of armor strength members can be helically disposed about the insulation layer. An outer layer of armor strength members can be helically disposed about the inner layer of armor strength members. The armor strength members in the outer layer of armor strength members can be at an opposite helix compared to the armor strength members in the inner layer of armor strength members. An outer jacket can be disposed about the outer layer. In other embodiments, the cable can include an optical fiber in a coupled electro-optical package, where the conductor layer can be disposed about the electro-optical package.

Abstract: Anchor assemblies for use on a downhole cable and processes for using same. In some embodiments, the anchor assembly can include a first anchor configured to be releasably connected to a second anchor. The first anchor can define a bore therethrough that can be configured to receive and permit a cable to move therethrough such that the cable can be connected to the second anchor. The second anchor can include one or more switchable magnets each configured to switch between a non-magnetized state and a magnetized state. When the anchor assembly is located within a downhole casing and the one or more switchable magnets are switched from the non-magnetized state to the magnetized state, the one or more switchable magnets can be configured to secure the second anchor to an inner surface of the downhole casing.

Abstract: A fiber optic thread assembly configured with a cumulative gap for mechanical responsiveness and protection from micro-bend damage. The assembly may be incorporated into a wireline or slickline cable for obtaining fiber optic readings of enhanced accuracy during an application in a well. The gap is uniquely tailored to allow for a natural reduction during deployment of the cable into the well, thereby providing the enhanced accuracy. However, the gap is also sufficient to help avoid micro-bend damage from the resulting mechanical responsiveness, which is attained upon deployment of the cable into the well.

Abstract: A wireline cable includes an electrically conductive cable core for transmitting electrical power. The wireline cable further includes an inner layer of a plurality of first armor wires surrounding the cable core and an outer layer of a plurality of second armor wires surrounding the inner layer, wherein a diameter of the outer layer of the plurality of second armor wires is smaller than a diameter of the inner layer of the plurality of first armor wires.

Abstract: Various cables for cable deployed electric submersible pumping systems and methods of manufacturing such cables are provided. The cable includes a power cable core and coiled tubing formed around the power cable core. The power cable core includes one or more conductors, insulation surrounding each conductor, and an elastomeric jacket extruded around the insulated conductors. Various mechanisms, systems, and methods are described to anchor the power cable core in the coiled tubing and to transfer weight from the power cable core to the coiled tubing.

Abstract: A fiber optic thread assembly configured with a cumulative gap for mechanical responsiveness and protection from micro-bend damage. The assembly may be incorporated into a wireline or slickline cable for obtaining fiber optic readings of enhanced accuracy during an application in a well. The gap is uniquely tailored to allow for a natural reduction during deployment of the cable into the well, thereby providing the enhanced accuracy. However, the gap is also sufficient to help avoid micro-bend damage from the resulting mechanical responsiveness, which is attained upon deployment of the cable into the well.

Abstract: A wireline cable includes an electrically conductive cable core for transmitting electrical power. The wireline cable further includes an inner layer of a plurality of first armor wires surrounding the cable core and an outer layer of a plurality of second armor wires surrounding the inner layer, wherein a diameter of the outer layer of the plurality of second armor wires is smaller than a diameter of the inner layer of the plurality of first armor wires.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a cable can include an electrically conductive inner core. A first insulation layer can be disposed about the inner core. An electrically conductive layer can be disposed about the first insulation layer. A second insulation layer can be disposed about the electrically conductive layer. A first polymer jacket can be disposed about the second insulation layer. The first polymer jacket can include a first layer of armor strength members disposed therein. A second polymer jacket can be disposed about the first polymer jacket. The second polymer jacket can include a second layer of armor strength members disposed therein. An outer polymer jacket can be disposed about the second polymer jacket. At least one of the first polymer jacket, the second polymer jacket, and the outer polymer jacket can be formed from an aliphatic polyketone polymer, an ethylene-propylene copolymer, a polyolefin elastomer, a polypropylene, or a cross-linkable polyethylene.

Abstract: Anchor assemblies for use on a downhole cable and processes for using same. In some embodiments, the anchor assembly can include a first anchor configured to be releasably connected to a second anchor. The first anchor can define a bore therethrough that can be configured to receive and permit a cable to move therethrough such that the cable can be connected to the second anchor. The second anchor can include one or more switchable magnets each configured to switch between a non-magnetized state and a magnetized state. When the anchor assembly is located within a downhole casing and the one or more switchable magnets are switched from the non-magnetized state to the magnetized state, the one or more switchable magnets can be configured to secure the second anchor to an inner surface of the downhole casing.

Abstract: Wireline plugs for use in a Y-tool. In some embodiments, the wireline plug can include an elongated body defining a bore therethrough. A first end of the elongated body can include an outer surface configured to serve as a fishing neck and a second end configured to connect to a downhole tool. The wireline plug can include an elongated seal defining a bore therethrough disposed within a portion of the bore defined by the elongated body. The elongated seal can be configured to provide an at least partial fluid seal between an inner surface of the bore defined by the elongated body and an outer surface of a wireline when disposed within the bore defined by the elongated seal. The elongated seal can be formed from a polymer, an elastomer, or a combination of a polymer and an elastomer.

Abstract: Various cables for cable deployed electric submersible pumping systems and methods of manufacturing such cables are provided. The cable includes a power cable core and coiled tubing formed around the power cable core. The power cable core includes one or more conductors, insulation surrounding each conductor, and an elastomeric jacket extruded around the insulated conductors. Various mechanisms, systems, and methods are described to anchor the power cable core in the coiled tubing and to transfer weight from the power cable core to the coiled tubing.