Abstract: Embodiments the present invention set forth techniques for generating power output predictions of power generation devices. In some embodiments, the techniques include receiving one or more data samples associated with at least one power generation device, each data sample including a plurality of features; processing a first portion of the plurality of features by a first portion of a machine learning model to generate one or more latent space variables; and processing the one or more latent space variables and a second portion of the plurality of features by a second portion of the machine learning model to generate a predicted power output of the at least one power generation device. The one or more latent space variables and the second portion of the plurality of features are based on physics relationships of the at least one power generation device.

Abstract: A method and device for attaching messages stored at the device as attachments to a message being composed at the device. The device comprises: a memory storing a messaging application, a communication interface, a display device, and a processor configured to execute the messaging application to: render, at the display device, the message; in response to detecting selection of an attach icon in the message, render, at the display device, message icons, each message icon associated with a respective one of the stored messages; detect selection of at least one message icon; for each selected message icon, convert a stored message associated with the selected message icon into a Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension (MIME) attachment message; encode the message and each MIME attachment message into a MIME message; and, in response to detecting selection of a send icon of the message, transmit, via the communication interface, the MIME message.

Abstract: Data characterizing a load on a rod of a down-hole pump at different positions of a stroke of the rod can be received. An image characterizing the load of the rod at the different positions of the stroke can be determined. A defect in operating conditions of the down-hole pump can be determined. The determining can include comparing the image to a set of predetermined images with associated defects. The determined defect can be provided.

Abstract: In one implementation, a method includes generating a manifold predictive model configured to calculate an initial virtual measurement associated with an oil field comprising a plurality of oil wells. The manifold predictive model can be based on one or more predictive models associated with one or more components of the oil field. The method also includes receiving data characterizing one or more pressure measurements and flow measurements obtained in the oil field. The method further includes determining a prospective sensor location of a first prospective sensor in the oil field. The first prospective sensor can be configured to detect an oil field parameter. The manifold predictive model can be configured to receive data characterizing the detected oil field parameter and generate an updated virtual measurement. The method also includes providing the prospective sensor location and the identity of the first prospective sensor.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and a computer readable medium are provided for generating natural language recommendations based on an industrial language model. Operational data associated with an operating condition of a pump is received and provided as inputs to a predictive model used to determine diagnostic and prognostic data associated with the pump. The diagnostic and prognostic data can include a plurality of metrics associated with the pump that are predicted in relation to the operational data. The predicted diagnostic and prognostic data can be transmitted by and/or to one or more computing systems.

Abstract: Data characterizing a load on a rod of a down-hole pump at different positions of a stroke of the rod can be received. An image characterizing the load of the rod at the different positions of the stroke can be determined. A defect in operating conditions of the down-hole pump can be determined. The determining can include comparing the image to a set of predetermined images with associated defects. The determined defect can be provided.

Abstract: A method includes receiving sensor data characterizing one or more properties of a first formation undergoing drilling; determining, based on the received sensor data and a plurality of clustered historical data, an identity of the first formation; determining, based on one or more of the identity of the first formation and a target rate of penetration, a target operating parameter of a drill configured to penetrate the first formation, the target operating parameter configured to achieve the target rate of penetration of the drill through the first formation; and varying the operation of the drill based on the target operating parameter. Related apparatus, systems, articles, and techniques are also described.

Abstract: A method can include generating a first predictive model associated with a first well of a plurality of wells in a cluster, the first well configured to produce a first fluid output and a second well of the plurality of wells configured to produce a second fluid output, the first and the second fluid outputs flow to a cluster manifold via a system of pipelines in the cluster. The method includes receiving data characterizing one or more pressure measurements in the cluster and indicative of one or more pressure values associated with the first fluid output, and the second fluid output. The method can further include recalibrating the first predictive model based on the one or more of the pressure measurements and historical data associated with the first well. Related apparatus, systems, articles, and techniques are also described.

Abstract: A sensing system that includes an optical fiber disposed helically around an outer surface of a structure along a longitudinal axis of the structure is provided. The optical fiber is disposed such that at least one complete helical turn of the optical fiber covers the length of the structure. Further, the sensing system also includes a fiber Bragg grating (FBG) set comprising a plurality of FBGs in the optical fiber. Each FBG in the set is configured to generate reflected light that is indicative of strain values at a location of each respective FBG on the optical fiber. Furthermore, the system also includes a processing system coupled to the optical fiber. The processing system is configured to determine location coordinates of each FBG and values of one or more of bending moment, tensile force, and torsional moment acting at each FBG location on the optical fiber.

Abstract: A fluid sensor cable assembly and method uses one or more conductive bodies extending along an elongated core body for conducting a heating current to heat the cable assembly. The one or more conductive bodies also are configured to conduct an interrogation signal and to conduct reflections of the interrogation signal. One or more optical fibers extend along the length of the core body and include temperature sensitive elements at different locations along the length of the core body. The temperature sensitive elements measure heat flux out of the cable assembly at the different locations subsequent to heating the cable assembly and communicate the heat flux to a computer acquisition system.

Abstract: A system for similarity analysis-based information augmentation for a target component includes an information augmentation (IA) computer device. The IA computer device identifies a target component input variable with unavailable data. The IA computer device executes a similarity analysis function, identifying at least two test components with data for the input variable exceeding a threshold. The IA computer device generates parameter distributions for test data for each test component. The IA computer device generates model coefficients using the parameter distributions, determining a proportional mix of the parameter distributions. The IA computer device authors a predictive model configured to generate at least one predicted value for the target data for the at least one input variable for the target component by including the at least one model coefficient in the predictive model. The IA computer device generates, using the predictive model, the at least one predicted value.

Abstract: A sensor deployment system for positioning within a well casing is provided. The sensor deployment system includes a deployment shuttle comprising a first end, a second end, and an inner surface and an outer surface extending between the first end and the second end. The inner surface is configured to define a channel between the first end and the second end. A sleeve is coupled to the outer surface and configured to move relative to the well casing. A wire support is coupled to the inner surface and extending into the channel.

Abstract: A fluid sensor cable assembly and method uses one or more conductive bodies extending along an elongated core body for conducting a heating current to heat the cable assembly. The one or more conductive bodies also are configured to conduct an interrogation signal and to conduct reflections of the interrogation signal. One or more optical fibers extend along the length of the core body and include temperature sensitive elements at different locations along the length of the core body. The temperature sensitive elements measure heat flux out of the cable assembly at the different locations subsequent to heating the cable assembly and communicate the heat flux to a computer acquisition system.

Abstract: A method and device for attaching messages stored at the device as attachments to a message being composed at the device. The device comprises: a memory storing a messaging application, a communication interface, a display device, and a processor configured to execute the messaging application to: render, at the display device, the message; in response to detecting selection of an attach icon in the message, render, at the display device, message icons, each message icon associated with a respective one of the stored messages; detect selection of at least one message icon; for each selected message icon, convert a stored message associated with the selected message icon into a Multipurpose Internet Mail Extension (MIME) attachment message; encode the message and each MIME attachment message into a MIME message; and, in response to detecting selection of a send icon of the message, transmit, via the communication interface, the MIME message.

Abstract: A capacitive sensor device and a method of manufacture are provided. The capacitive sensor device includes at least one sensor tip that includes an electrode positioned at a first end of the sensor tip, and a stem member coupled to the electrode and extending toward a second end of the sensor tip. The device also includes a coaxial cable including a center conductor, the center conductor coupled to the sensor tip at the second end, and an insulation layer supporting the sensor tip between the first and second ends. The insulation layer includes a metallization on a portion surrounding the second end of the sensor tip. The device further includes a casing surrounding a portion of the coaxial cable, the metallization, and the coupling of the center conductor and the sensor tip, wherein a braze joint is formed between the casing and the metallization to form a hollow, hermetic cavity.

Abstract: A sensing system that includes an optical fiber disposed helically around an outer surface of a structure along a longitudinal axis of the structure is provided. The optical fiber is disposed such that at least one complete helical turn of the optical fiber covers the length of the structure. Further, the sensing system also includes a fiber Bragg grating (FBG) set comprising a plurality of FBGs in the optical fiber. Each FBG in the set is configured to generate reflected light that is indicative of strain values at a location of each respective FBG on the optical fiber. Furthermore, the system also includes a processing system coupled to the optical fiber. The processing system is configured to determine location coordinates of each FBG and values of one or more of bending moment, tensile force, and torsional moment acting at each FBG location on the optical fiber.

Abstract: A system is provided for monitoring strain in a substrate using a strain sensor element within a fiber optic sensing cable. Accurate and rapid measurement of strain of remote substrates presents major technical challenges and is the focus of much of the description presented. However, systems, methods and devices provided by the present invention are not only capable of reliably measuring strain in real time, but are also capable of measuring other characteristics of a substrate such as its temperature, pressure and its acoustic characteristics. The system is configured such that a strain sensor element within a strain sensing zone detects substantially the true strain characteristics of the substrate. And while other sensing elements within the same fiber optic sensing cable may not be configured to detect substrate strain at all, these sensing elements may reliably measure the temperature and pressure at the surface of the substrate adjacent to the strain sensing zone.

Abstract: An optical-based sensing apparatus and method are provided. A sensing apparatus (10) may include a tube (30). An optical fiber (12) may be encased in the tube. A buffering layer (14) may be interposed between the optical fiber and the tube. The buffering layer and/or the tube may be selectively configured to form along a length of the apparatus a plurality of optical sensing zones (16, 18, 20) spatially arranged to sense parameters involving different parameter modalities.

Abstract: A sensor deployment system for positioning within a well casing is provided. The sensor deployment system includes a deployment shuttle comprising a first end, a second end, and an inner surface and an outer surface extending between the first end and the second end. The inner surface is configured to define a channel between the first end and the second end. A sleeve is coupled to the outer surface and configured to move relative to the well casing. A wire support is coupled to the inner surface and extending into the channel.

Abstract: A radial clearance measurement system is provided. The radial clearance measurement system comprises a radial clearance sensor that is relatively insensitive to axial movement of an object rotating relative to the radial clearance sensor. In one embodiment, the radial clearance sensor includes an electrode having a relatively constant overlap area over the range of axial movement of the object.