Abstract: Oilfield water storage systems, methods of managing the same, and film forming compositions are provided herein. In an embodiment, an oilfield water storage system includes a water storage pond, a surface spreading layer on a surface of the water storage pond, and a water outlet pipe disposed in fluid communication with the water storage pond below the surface treatment layer. The surface spreading layer includes a surface spreading agent.

Abstract: Self-selecting switch devices, perforating gun systems including the devices, and methods of using the gun systems are provided herein. A self-selecting switch device includes a microcontroller, a logic circuit, and a first switch. The microcontroller is configured for direct operative connection to a shooting panel and to other self-selecting switch devices, wherein the microcontroller is programmed to detect a presence of other self-selecting switch devices that are operatively connected thereto. The first switch is operative to electrically connect a shooting panel to a detonator. The first switch is under operational control of the microcontroller. The logic circuit is in electrical communication with the microcontroller and the first switch. The logic circuit is configured to selectively direct electrical current to the microcontroller or to the first switch.

Abstract: A chemical dispensing system for delivering a chemical dose into a water resource is provided herein. The system includes a dispensing housing, a support feature, and an electrical circuit. The dispensing housing includes at least one compartment that is adapted to retain a chemical dose. The compartment is substantially sealable from an ambient environment that is outside of the compartment. The compartment is independently openable and closable to directly expose the compartment to the ambient environment and enable release of contents retained therein in the open position and to substantially prevent release of the contents retained therein in the closed position. The support feature facilitates suspension of the dispensing housing above a surface of the water resource. Opening of the compartment is controllable through the electrical circuit.

Abstract: Oilfield water resource systems and methods for managing oilfield water resources are provided herein. In an embodiment, an oilfield water resource system includes a water storage pond and a second holding pond. The water storage pond includes an oilfield water resource to be provided for use in an oilfield operation. The second holding pond includes low value water different from the oilfield water resource in the water storage pond. The second holding pond is configured to influence relative humidity of air above a water surface of the oilfield water resource in the water storage pond.

Abstract: Self-selecting switch devices, perforating gun systems including the devices, and methods of using the gun systems are provided herein. A self-selecting switch device includes a microcontroller, a logic circuit, and a first switch. The microcontroller is configured for direct operative connection to a shooting panel and to other self-selecting switch devices, wherein the microcontroller is programmed to detect a presence of other self-selecting switch devices that are operatively connected thereto. The first switch is operative to electrically connect a shooting panel to a detonator. The first switch is under operational control of the microcontroller. The logic circuit is in electrical communication with the microcontroller and the first switch. The logic circuit is configured to selectively direct electrical current to the microcontroller or to the first switch.

Abstract: A chemical dispensing system for delivering a chemical dose into a water resource is provided herein. The system includes a dispensing housing, a support feature, and an electrical circuit. The dispensing housing includes at least one compartment that is adapted to retain a chemical dose. The compartment is substantially sealable from an ambient environment that is outside of the compartment. The compartment is independently openable and closable to directly expose the compartment to the ambient environment and enable release of contents retained therein in the open position and to substantially prevent release of the contents retained therein in the closed position. The support feature facilitates suspension of the dispensing housing above a surface of the water resource. Opening of the compartment is controllable through the electrical circuit.

Abstract: Oilfield water resource systems and methods for managing oilfield water resources are provided herein. In an embodiment, an oilfield water resource system includes a water storage pond and a second holding pond. The water storage pond includes an oilfield water resource to be provided for use in an oilfield operation. The second holding pond includes low value water different from the oilfield water resource in the water storage pond. The second holding pond is configured to influence relative humidity of air above a water surface of the oilfield water resource in the water storage pond.

Abstract: Articles including a surface spreading agent, oilfield water storage systems that employ the articles, and methods of managing an oilfield water storage system are provided herein. In an embodiment, an article includes a film-forming composition and a densifying agent. The film-forming composition includes a surface spreading agent present in an amount of at least 5 weight %, based on the total weight of the film-forming composition. The densifying agent has a higher density than water and the surface spreading agent. The film-forming composition is packaged in an impervious material.

Abstract: Oilfield electricity and heat generation systems and methods are provided herein. In an embodiment, an oilfield electricity and heat generation system includes a solid oxide fuel cell and a heat exchanger in thermal communication with the solid oxide fuel cell. The fuel cell includes an anode and a cathode that are electrically separated by a solid oxide membrane. The solid oxide fuel cell is adapted to generate electricity and heat from a hydrocarbon fuel source. The heat exchanger is adapted to repurpose thermal energy from the solid oxide fuel cell to heat a reservoir fluid provided from an oilfield well.

Abstract: Articles including a surface spreading agent, oilfield water storage systems that employ the articles, and methods of managing an oilfield water storage system are provided herein. In an embodiment, an article includes a film-forming composition and a densifying agent. The film-forming composition includes a surface spreading agent present in an amount of at least 5 weight %, based on the total weight of the film-forming composition. The densifying agent has a higher density than water and the surface spreading agent. The film-forming composition is packaged in an impervious material.

Abstract: Oilfield electricity and heat generation systems and methods are provided herein. In an embodiment, an oilfield electricity and heat generation system includes a solid oxide fuel cell and a heat exchanger in thermal communication with the solid oxide fuel cell. The fuel cell includes an anode and a cathode that are electrically separated by a solid oxide membrane. The solid oxide fuel cell is adapted to generate electricity and heat from a hydrocarbon fuel source. The heat exchanger is adapted to repurpose thermal energy from the solid oxide fuel cell to heat a reservoir fluid provided from an oilfield well.

Abstract: Oilfield water storage systems, methods of managing the same, and film forming compositions are provided herein. In an embodiment, an oilfield water storage system includes a water storage pond, a surface spreading layer on a surface of the water storage pond, and a water outlet pipe disposed in fluid communication with the water storage pond below the surface treatment layer. The surface spreading layer includes a surface spreading agent.

Abstract: An apparatus usable with a well includes an explosive pellet that is adapted to be communicated into the well via a fluid and includes an explosive material that is adapted to be detonated downhole in the well. The apparatus further includes an encapsulant to encapsulate the explosive pellet to inhibit unintended detonation of the explosive material. The encapsulant is adapted to be at least partially removed from the explosive pellet in response to the explosive pellet being communicated into the well.

Abstract: An apparatus usable with a well includes an explosive pellet that is adapted to be communicated into the well via a fluid and includes an explosive material that is adapted to be detonated downhole in the well. The apparatus further includes an encapsulant to encapsulate the explosive pellet to inhibit unintended detonation of the explosive material. The encapsulant is adapted to be at least partially removed from the explosive pellet in response to the explosive pellet being communicated into the well.