Abstract: A system is provided for use with an electrical submersible pump (ESP). The system includes an ESP mounted on a tubing and a magnetic field source positioned above the ESP. The magnetic field source generates a magnetic field configured to suspend iron-containing particles above a discharge of the ESP. The magnetic field prevents an accumulation of the iron-containing particles onto components of the ESP during a powered-off state of the ESP.

Abstract: Systems and methods for updating software on vehicles are provided. A method for performing a software update on a vehicle includes using a preference of a person of authority over the vehicle as to when to issue a request for an authorization to perform the software update on the vehicle. When the software update is available for the vehicle, the method includes issuing the request for the authorization to perform the software update on the vehicle in accordance with the preference of the person of authority over the vehicle. After receiving the authorization to perform the software update, the method includes initiating the software update on the vehicle.

Abstract: A system is provided for use with an electrical submersible pump (ESP). The system includes an ESP mounted on a tubing and a magnetic field source positioned above the ESP. The magnetic field source generates a magnetic field configured to suspend iron-containing particles above a discharge of the ESP. The magnetic field prevents an accumulation of the iron-containing particles onto components of the ESP during a powered-off state of the ESP.

Abstract: A system is provided for use with an electrical submersible pump (ESP). The system includes an ESP mounted on a tubing and a magnetic field source positioned above the ESP. The magnetic field source generates a magnetic field configured to suspend iron-containing particles above a discharge of the ESP. The magnetic field prevents an accumulation of the iron-containing particles onto components of the ESP during a powered-off state of the ESP.

Abstract: A robotic device and mobility module for navigating through a passageway whose diameter may vary comprises a central support member, a first casing coupled to the elongate support member via a first expandable and collapsible linkage, the first casing having an external surface including a first movable track, and a second casing coupled to an opposite side of the elongate support member from the first casing, the second casing coupled to the elongate support member via a second expandable and collapsible linkage and including an external surface including a second movable track.

Abstract: Systems and methods for producing hydrocarbons from a subterranean well include a first electrical submersible pump section having an outer motor body, and a motor stator. A central bore extends through the motor body and is sized to accommodate a motor rotor assembly. A second electrical submersible pump section has the motor rotor assembly, a seal section, and a pump section. The first electrical submersible pump section has a downhole ring shaped to secure the first electrical submersible pump section to a downhole production tubing, and has an uphole ring shaped to secure the first electrical submersible pump section to an uphole production tubing. The second electrical submersible pump section has a deployment connector operable to connect to an installation line for rig-less installation and removal of the second electrical submersible pump section.

Abstract: A system is provided for use with an electrical submersible pump (ESP). The system includes an ESP mounted on a tubing and a magnetic field source positioned above the ESP. The magnetic field source generates a magnetic field configured to suspend iron-containing particles above a discharge of the ESP. The magnetic field prevents an accumulation of the iron-containing particles onto components of the ESP during a powered-off state of the ESP.

Abstract: Systems and methods for producing hydrocarbons from a subterranean well include a first electrical submersible pump section having an outer motor body, and a motor stator. A central bore extends through the motor body and is sized to accommodate a motor rotor assembly. A second electrical submersible pump section has the motor rotor assembly, a seal section, and a pump section. The first electrical submersible pump section has a downhole ring shaped to secure the first electrical submersible pump section to a downhole production tubing, and has an uphole ring shaped to secure the first electrical submersible pump section to an uphole production tubing. The second electrical submersible pump section has a deployment connector operable to connect to an installation line for rig-less installation and removal of the second electrical submersible pump section.

Abstract: A safety valve system for a subterranean well includes a central body with a central body profile and a supporting body having a supporting profile shaped to support the central body profile. An outer diameter seal circumscribes the central body to seal between the central body and the supporting body. An inner diameter seal is located within a central bore of the central body to form a seal between the central bore of the central body and a cable that extends through the central bore. An annular fluid flow path extends through the safety valve system axially past the outer diameter seal and the inner diameter seal. A valve assembly is moveable between an open position where fluid can flow through the annular fluid flow path, and a closed position where fluid is prevented from flowing through the annular fluid flow path.

Abstract: A robotic device and mobility module for navigating through a passageway whose diameter may vary comprises a central support member, a first casing coupled to the elongate support member via a first expandable and collapsible linkage, the first casing having an external surface including a first movable track, and a second casing coupled to an opposite side of the elongate support member from the first casing, the second casing coupled to the elongate support member via a second expandable and collapsible linkage and including an external surface including a second movable track.

Abstract: A safety valve system for a subterranean well includes a central body with a central body profile and a supporting body having a supporting profile shaped to support the central body profile. An outer diameter seal circumscribes the central body to seal between the central body and the supporting body. An inner diameter seal is located within a central bore of the central body to form a seal between the central bore of the central body and a cable that extends through the central bore. An annular fluid flow path extends through the safety valve system axially past the outer diameter seal and the inner diameter seal. A valve assembly is moveable between an open position where fluid can flow through the annular fluid flow path, and a closed position where fluid is prevented from flowing through the annular fluid flow path.

Abstract: A method for performing a pressure buildup test in an evaluation zone of a well includes the steps of perforating the well in the evaluation zone to allow the flow of hydrocarbon fluids from the reservoir, deploying a pressure buildup test system into the evaluation zone, supplying the lift fluid via the coiled tubing to lift the hydrostatic pressure to lift the hydrocarbon fluids from the evaluation zone toward the surface, moving the packer to the set position, monitoring the pressure data in the evaluation zone, closing the shut-in valve when the stable state of the pressure data is reached, and measuring a buildup pressure in the evaluation zone using the pressure monitoring device. The pressure buildup test system includes a packer, a sub port, a coiled tubing, a shut-in valve, a pressure monitoring device, and a PLT.

Abstract: A bottom hole assembly (BHA) which is transported via a wireline through downhole and lateral wellbores and thence through a wellbore window aperture, the BHA carrying with it a blocking tool which is adapted to engage the edge of a lateral wellbore window and prevent the wireline from contacting and abrading against that edge of the window, the blocking tool being detachable from the BHA which proceeds axially distally through the wellbore window while the wireline slides through the blocking tool. Upon withdrawal of the BHA the blocking tool is reattached thereto and is removed with it.