Abstract: Wear resistant self-lubricating additive manufacturing parts and part features are disclosed in use with oilfield service operations.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method. The method includes receiving, via one or more processors, colorimetric data corresponding to a portion or integrality of a surface of a field component. The method also includes determining, via the one or more processors, a color value associated with the surface. Further, the method includes retrieving, via the one or more processors, trend data indicating relationships between a plurality of color values and a plurality of conditions corresponding to the field component. Further still, the method includes determining, via the one or more processors, a condition of the plurality of conditions correspond to the field component based on the trend data and the color value. Even further, the method includes generating, via the one or more processors, a condition output based on the determined condition.

Abstract: A system includes a mobile platform that includes a metal powder production machine that receives solid and continuous metal and outputs a metal powder. The mobile platform further includes an additive manufacturing system that receives the metal powder and outputs a manufactured component.

Abstract: A fluid system component can include a body that includes a multidimensional shape defined in orthogonal directions and layers stacked along one of the orthogonal directions, where at least one of the layers includes polymeric material and graphene nanoplatelets formed in situ from the polymeric material, and where the graphene nanoplatelets increase stiffness of the polymeric material.

Abstract: Thermally induced graphene sensing circuitry and methods for producing circuits from such thermally induced circuits are disclosed along with applications to hydrocarbon exploration and production, and related subterranean activities. The thermally induced graphene circuitry advantageously brings electrically interconnections otherwise absent on oilfield service tools, enabling components and tools to become smart.

Abstract: The disclosure provides for a valve including a surface movably engaged with another surface. A coating is on the surface and is characterized by: a CoF of less than 0.1; a hardness in excess of 1,200 HVN; impermeability to liquids at pressures ranging from 15 and 20,000 psi; a surface finish of 63 or less; and a thickness ranging from 0.5 to 20 mils. The disclosure provides for material constructions including a continuous phase, including a transition metal, and a discontinuous phase, including a solid dry lubricant. The disclosure also provides for a method of depositing a coating that includes depositing a first layer of a coating onto a surface using electroplating, electroless plating, thermal spraying, or cladding, and then depositing a second layer of the coating onto a surface of the first layer using sputtering, ion beam, plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition, cathodic arc, or chemical vapor deposition.

Abstract: An environmentally resistant alloy is disclosed having a transition metal that upon being included in the Ni Cr Al alloy causes no liquid phases below 1310° C., creates over 45% of a gamma phase above 900° C. up to 1310° C., creates over 30% comprised of a gamma prime phase between 450° C. and 600° C., and wherein the gamma prime phase is characterized by a formula (Ni,Co)x(Cr,Al,Mo)y wherein x and y are integers.

Abstract: A system may include a substrate and a coating deposited onto a surface of the substrate. The coating includes a carbon rich layer deposited on the substrate. The carbon rich layer is also characterized by a first carbon content including sp2 carbon and sp3 carbon. Further, the carbon rich layer includes one or more treated carbon regions. The one or more treated carbon regions possess an electrically conductive carbon material having a second carbon content including sp2 carbon and sp3 carbon. The second carbon content includes more sp2 carbon than the first carbon content, and may be pre-arranged and interconnected to produce an electrical circuitry with a pluralities of sensing abilities. The formed smart coating may be preferentially produced on a hard diamond-like carbon coating, such as a low friction and anti-scaling coating.

Abstract: A fluid system component can include a body that includes a multidimensional shape defined in orthogonal directions and layers stacked along one of the orthogonal directions, where at least one of the layers includes polymeric material and graphene nanoplatelets formed in situ from the polymeric material, and where the graphene nanoplatelets increase stiffness of the polymeric material.

Abstract: Thermally induced graphene sensing circuitry and methods for producing circuits from such thermally induced circuits are presented in conjunction with applications to hydrocarbon exploration and production, and related subterranean activities. The thermally induced graphene circuity advantageously brings electrically interconnections otherwise absent on oilfield service tools, enabling components and tools to become smart.

Abstract: Cast alloys comprising 20 to 35 wt. % nickel; 25% to 42.5 wt. % chromium; 1.5 to 2.5 wt. % carbon; 0.5 to 2.0 wt. % manganese; 0.25 to 2.0 wt. % silicon; 0 to 1.5 wt. % aluminum; 0 to 0.5 wt. % titanium, niobium, tantalum combined, 0 to 1 wt. % copper, other residual elements up to 0.5 wt. %, and iron to bring the total percentage to 100 wt. %, are described. The cast alloys can be used to form components for mixers, turbines and pumps, such as impellers, diffusers, and spacers, or for fracking operations as seats or flow diverters, as well as other oil and gas or energy industry components. In some applications, the cast alloys are custom made for downhole electro submersible pump applications.

Abstract: Artificial lift pump components such as couplings are disclosed, all having a body formed from a selected material, the body having an inner diameter and an outer diameter, a first surface treatment introducing carbon, nitrogen, boron into the material to form a first and hard layer, and a second layer defined as an deposited coating to the first layer that is also made of a carbon, nitrogen, or boron and is further characterized as being ceramic like (hard) and having a low-friction.

Abstract: The disclosure provides for anti-scale deposition coatings for use on surface, such as on oilfield parts. The coating includes a first, sublayer of a metal, ceramic, or metal-ceramic composite, which is characterized in having a hardness in excess of 35 HRC. The coating includes a second, top layer over the first layer, that is a polymer. A surface of the first layer may be conditioned to have a roughened or patterned topology for receipt of and adherence with the at least one top layer. The first layer may provide the coating with hardness, and the at least one top layer may provide the coating with low-friction and anti-scale properties.

Abstract: A material composition may include one or more polymeric materials. The material composition may also include one or more inorganic particles comprising oxides, carbonates, sulfides, or any combination thereof. Further, the material composition may include one or more metal particles that produce a detectable change in an electrical property or an optical property based on a reaction with at least one of H2O, CO2, or H2S. The one or more inorganic particles and the one or more metal particles may be dispersed within the one or more polymeric materials.

Abstract: The disclosure provides for sealing systems including a composite material that includes a thermoplastic lattice structure having interstitial space that is filled with fusible metal. The composite material is formed by additively manufacturing the lattice structure, and then filling the interstitial space with the metal. The composite material may be used to form portions of valves and seals.

Abstract: A fluid system component can include a body that includes a multidimensional shape defined in orthogonal directions and layers stacked along one of the orthogonal directions, where at least one of the layers includes polymeric material and graphene nanoplatelets formed in situ from the polymeric material, and where the graphene nanoplatelets increase stiffness of the polymeric material.

Abstract: A consolidated material formed by powder metallurgy is provided. The consolidated material includes particles of a first component consolidated with particles of a second component. The first component is a transition metal selected from group 4, group 5, group 6, or group 7 of the periodic table of the elements, or an alloy thereof. The second component is a solid lubricant. Also provided is a method of making the consolidated material and articles made from the consolidated material.

Abstract: Thermally induced graphene sensing circuitry and methods for producing circuits from such thermally induced circuits are presented in conjunction with applications to hydrocarbon exploration and production, and related subterranean activities. The thermally induced graphene circuity advantageously brings electrically interconnections otherwise absent on oilfield service tools, enabling components and tools to become smart.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides for a method of making a part using powder metallurgy and material extrusion. The method includes forming a mold of a first material using material extrusion. The method includes depositing a second material within the mold. The second material is deposited as a powder. The method includes compacting the second material within the mold, and heating the mold and the second material within the mold. During the heating, the mold is separated from the material by melting, evaporating, or burning of the first material, and the second material is sintered. Also provided for are parts made by the method and a system for making such parts. The system includes a material extrusion head and a powder deposition head. Each head is articulable along three axes.

Abstract: The disclosure provides for a valve including a surface movably engaged with another surface. A coating is on the surface and is characterized by: a CoF of less than 0.1; a hardness in excess of 1,200 HVN; impermeability to liquids at pressures ranging from 15 and 20,000 psi; a surface finish of 63 or less; and a thickness ranging from 0.5 to 20 mils. The disclosure provides for material constructions including a continuous phase, including a transition metal, and a discontinuous phase, including a solid dry lubricant. The disclosure also provides for a method of depositing a coating that includes depositing a first layer of a coating onto a surface using electroplating, electroless plating, thermal spraying, or cladding, and then depositing a second layer of the coating onto a surface of the first layer using sputtering, ion beam, plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition, cathodic arc, or chemical vapor deposition.