Abstract: Preparing a cement slurry may include, mixing at least a raw pozzolan and a passivated cement solution, wherein the passivated cement solution comprising cement hydration products; reacting at least a portion of the raw pozzolan with the cement hydration products in the passivated cement solution to produce an activated pozzolan; drying the activated pozzolan; and blending the activated pozzolan with a cement.

Abstract: Cementing in a subterranean formation may include, activating an extended-life cement composition by mixing at least the extended-life cement composition with a liquid activated pozzolan additive comprising a carrier fluid and an activated pozzolan, wherein the extended-life cement composition comprises water, pumice, hydrated lime, and a set retarder; introducing the extended-life cement composition into a subterranean formation; and allowing the extended-life cement composition to set to form a hardened mass in the subterranean formation.

Abstract: A sprayer nozzle assembly control system includes a modulating nozzle assembly having a control valve and a spray tip. At least one spray modulation actuator is included with one or both of the control valve or the spray tip, and the spray modulation actuator is configured to control an actual spray profile of a sprayed agricultural product. A spray sensor is configured to monitor the actual spray profile of the spray tip and is in communication with the spray sensor. The nozzle assembly controller controls the actual spray profile and includes a comparator to compare the actual spray profile with a specified spray profile and generate a spray profile deviation. The nozzle assembly controller includes a spray modulation interface in communication with the at least one spray modulation actuator, and the spray modulation interface directs actuation of the at least one spray modulation actuator to modulate the actual spray profile.

Abstract: A belt assembly, and methods of using same, including an elongated inner portion having a first length and adapted to be worn inside a waistband of a garment of a wearer, and an elongated outer portion having a second length that is at least as long as the first length. The outer portion is adapted to occupy (i) an open, unfolded position when the inner portion is lowered inside the waistband, and (ii) a closed, folded position resting against the outside of the waistband. The inner portion is joined to the outer portion by connective material that bends when the outer portion is moved between the open and closed positions. The outer portion further includes a plurality of tactical openings along at least some of its length to which accessories can be removably attached.

Abstract: A suspending agent composition comprising (i) a fast hydrating guar gum and (ii) a high molecular weight polysaccharide, wherein the suspending agent composition has a rheological coupling ratio for yield point ranging from about 1 to about 2 when placed in an aqueous solution at a concentration of equal to or less than about 0.5 grams/deciliter and a ratio of about 90 weight percent (wt. %) fast hydrating guar gum and 10 wt. % high molecular weight polysaccharide. A wellbore servicing fluid comprising the suspending agent and methods of making and using the suspending agent.

Abstract: A method of cementing may include preparing a cement slurry by mixing at least water and a cement dry blend, wherein the cement dry blend comprises a cement and an activated pozzolan; and introducing the cement slurry into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation; and allowing the cement slurry to set to form a hardened mass.

Abstract: Preparing a cement slurry by mixing at least water and a cement dry blend, wherein the cement dry blend comprises a cement and an activated pozzolan; and introducing the cement slurry into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation; and allowing the cement slurry to set to form a hardened mass.

Abstract: Sprayer control systems and methods for applying an agricultural product are provided. A system can include a plurality of smart nozzles for mounting along a boom. Each of the smart nozzles can include an electronic control unit (ECU), a control valve, and one or more spray nozzles. The system can further include a master node in communication with the ECUs. The master node and ECUs can include a processing system for regulating the supply of agricultural product to the plurality of smart nozzles. The processing system can include at least one dynamic actuation timing module configured to receive a plurality of valve control inputs for a respective control valve of a respective smart nozzle associated with the ECU and dynamically determine an actuation time for the respective control valve based on the plurality of valve control inputs.

Abstract: A sprayer control system includes a plurality of smart nozzles each having at least one control valve with a valve operator, an electronic control unit for the valve operator, and one or more spray nozzles. The at least one control valve and the ECU control a flow rate of liquid agricultural product through the nozzles. A duty cycle modulator is in communication with the ECU and generates an applied duty cycle for the at least one control valve. The duty cycle modulator includes a specified duty cycle input having a specified duty cycle and a pressure monitor associated with the at least one control valve. A pressure comparator compares the valve pressure determined with the pressure monitor with a system pressure and generates a pressure error. An applied duty cycle generator generates the applied duty cycle based on the specified duty cycle modified by the pressure error.

Abstract: A system and method including modeling wellbore conditions and plug properties to predetermine the dissolution time of a plug under wellbore conditions for use in a well operation. The system and method provide an estimate of how long a dissolvable plug will remain viable based on its composition and the conditions in the wellbore. Once a plug has been selected or once wellbore conditions have been determined, the plug and/or conditions can be tested in the lab to confirm suitability prior to use downhole.

Abstract: A system and method for the detection and tracking of droplets sprayed from an agricultural spray nozzle is provided. The system includes a sensor configured to observe droplets sprayed from the nozzle, a frame extractor module, a droplet shape and size extraction module, a droplet tracking module, and a data log module. The system may provide an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled framework capable of processing images obtained of droplets, detecting and tracking all droplets appearing across image frames, and determining the droplets' geometric and dynamic data. The system further provides for the integration of deep-learning techniques into an image processing algorithm which enables precise and reliable determination of droplet characteristics. In addition, the deep-learning framework produces consistent results under a variety of uncertain imaging conditions.

Abstract: A system for applying an agricultural product includes at least one control valve. For instance, the control valve has a moveable valve operator. One or more sensors monitor one or more control valve characteristics. A valve controller is configured to determine the control valve is in one or more of a primed state or an unprimed state based on a comparison of the one or more control valve characteristics to a primed valve characteristic threshold.

Abstract: A method of cementing in a subterranean formation may include, activating an extended-life cement composition by mixing at least the extended-life cement composition with a liquid activated pozzolan additive comprising a carrier fluid and an activated pozzolan, wherein the extended-life cement composition comprises water, pumice, hydrated lime, and a set retarder; introducing the extended-life cement composition into a subterranean formation; and allowing the extended-life cement composition to set to form a hardened mass in the subterranean formation.

Abstract: A method of cementing may include preparing a cement slurry by mixing at least water and a cement dry blend, wherein the cement dry blend comprises a cement and an activated pozzolan; and introducing the cement slurry into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation; and allowing the cement slurry to set to form a hardened mass.

Abstract: A method of cementing may include: mixing at least a cement dry blend, water, and a liquid activated pozzolan additive to form a cement slurry, wherein the liquid activate pozzolan additive comprises a carrier fluid and an activated pozzolan; introducing the cement slurry into a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation; and allowing the cement slurry to set.

Abstract: A system and method including modeling wellbore conditions and plug properties to predetermine the dissolution time of a plug under wellbore conditions for use in a well operation. The system and method provide an estimate of how long a dissolvable plug will remain viable based on its composition and the conditions in the wellbore. Once a suitable plug has been selected or once suitable wellbore conditions have been determined, the plug and/or conditions can be tested in the lab to confirm suitability prior to use downhole.

Abstract: A method of evaluating one or more kernels of an ear of maize using digital imagery that includes acquiring a digital image of the one or more kernels of the ear of maize without the use of spatial reference points, processing the digital image to estimate at least one physical property of the one or more kernels of the ear of maize from the digital image, and evaluating the at least one kernel of maize using the estimate of the at least one physical property of the at least one kernel of maize. The method includes using one or more such digital images to estimate yield on a plant, management zone, field, county and country level.

Abstract: Surgical devices and systems are provided for performing wound closure. For example, a wound closure member is provided with an anchor, a spring member, and a body extending therebetween. The wound closure member is configured to apply an adjustable closure force to tissue to close a wound. Delivery instruments are additionally provided.

Abstract: A belt assembly, a kit and methods of using same, including an elongated inner portion having a first length and adapted to be worn inside a waistband of a garment of a wearer, and an elongated outer portion having a second length that is at least as long as the first length. The outer portion is adapted to occupy (i) an open position to lie in substantially the same plane as the inner portion when the inner portion is lowered inside the waistband, and (ii) a closed position resting against the outside of the waistband. The inner portion is joined to the outer portion by connective material that provides no noticeable resistance to bending when the outer portion is moved between the open and closed positions. The outer portion further includes a plurality of tactical openings along at least some of its length to which accessories can be removably attached directly and/or indirectly utilizing attachment hardware.

Abstract: A method of evaluating one or more kernels of an ear of maize using digital imagery that includes acquiring a digital image of the one or more kernels of the ear of maize without the use of spatial reference points, processing the digital image to estimate at least one physical property of the one or more kernels of the ear of maize from the digital image, and evaluating the at least one kernel of maize using the estimate of the at least one physical property of the at least one kernel of maize. The method includes using one or more such digital images to estimate yield on a plant, management zone, field, county and country level.