Abstract: Methods of treating a wellbore in a subterranean formation including providing an aqueous treatment fluid comprising a liquid resin agent, wherein the liquid resin agent comprises the reaction product of a multifunctional electrophilic compound and at least one nucleophilic compound selected from the group consisting of a dimer acid; a dimer amine; any derivative thereof; and any combination thereof, and wherein the multifunctional electrophilic compound comprises least two electrophilic reactive groups; introducing the aqueous treatment fluid into the wellbore in the subterranean formation; and, curing the liquid resin agent.

Abstract: A method of hydraulic fracturing of an oil producing formation includes the provision of a heating apparatus which is transportable and that has a vessel for containing water. The method contemplates heating the water up to a temperature of about 200° F. (93.3 ° C.). A water stream of cool or cold water is transmitted from a source to a mixer, the cool water stream being at ambient temperature. The mixer has an inlet that receives cool or cold water from the source and an outlet that enables a discharge of a mix of cool or cold water and the hot water. After mixing in the mixer, the water assumes a temperature that is suitable for mixing with chemicals that are used in the fracturing process, such as a temperature of about 40°-120° F.+ (4.4-48.9° C.+). An outlet discharges a mix of the cool and hot water to surge tanks or to mixing tanks. In the mixing tanks, a proppant and an optional selected chemical or chemicals are added to the water which has been warmed.

Abstract: Embodiments including methods of treating a subterranean formation comprising providing a solvent-based treatment fluid comprising a liquid resin agent, wherein the liquid resin agent comprises the reaction product of a multifunctional electrophilic compound comprising at least two electrophilic reactive groups and at least one nucleophilic compound selected from the group consisting of a dimer acid; a dimer diamine; any derivative thereof; and any combination thereof, and wherein the multifunctional electrophilic compound comprises at least two electrophilic reactive groups; introducing the solvent-based treatment fluid into the subterranean formation; and curing the liquid resin agent.

Abstract: A wellbore fluid for dissolving a filtercake includes a chelating agent and an aqueous solution of carboxylate salt. The concentration of the chelating agent is up to 50 percent volume per volume (v/v) in the aqueous solution of carboxylate salt. A method of treating a well includes preparing a wellbore fluid up to 50 percent volume per volume (v/v) chelating agent in an aqueous solution of carboxylate salt. The method further includes emplacing the wellbore fluid downhole such that the wellbore fluid dissolves a filtercake in the well.

Abstract: Certain aspects and embodiments of the present invention are directed an inflow control device tube that can be disposed in a wellbore through a fluid-producing formation. The inflow control device tube can include a body, such as a tubular body, and an inlet portion at a first end of the body. The inlet portion can be integrally formed with the body. The inlet portion can be adapted to provide a fluid bypass for a fluid flowing from the inlet portion to an outlet portion at a second end of the body. The fluid bypass can be shaped to allow fluid to bypass one or more objects causing a blockage at an opening of the inlet portion.

Abstract: A remotely operated device for inspecting and/or cleaning a subsea flexible pipe joint comprises a support assembly. In addition, the device comprises a tool positioning assembly coupled to the support assembly. The tool positioning assembly includes a rotating member disposed about a central axis. The tool positioning assembly is rotatable relative to the support assembly about the central axis. Further, the device comprises a cleaning assembly including a cleaning device adapted to clean the flexible pipe joint. The cleaning device is axially moveable relative to the rotating member. Still further, the device comprises a clamping assembly coupled to the support assembly. The clamping assembly has an open position disengaged with the section of the flexible pipe joint and a closed position engaging the section of the flexible pipe joint.

Abstract: A riser weak link in a riser connects a floating installation or vessel to a hydrocarbon well on the seabed. The weak link includes a first riser part in the form of an upper housing for connecting to a riser upper section; a second riser part in the form of a lower housing for connecting to a riser lower section, wherein one riser part is arranged to extend into the other riser part; and connection devices for releasably connecting the upper and lower housings. The weak link includes a first connection device arranged to fail if a tensile force on the first and second riser parts exceeds a first threshold force, and that the weak link includes a second connection device arranged to fail if a compressive force on the first and second riser parts exceeds a second threshold force.

Abstract: A method of selecting an injectate for recovering liquid hydrocarbons from a reservoir includes designing a plurality of injectates, calculating a net present value of each injectate, and selecting a candidate injectate based on the net present value. For example, the candidate injectate may be selected to maximize the net present value of a waterflooding operation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an annular barrier system for expanding an annular barrier in an annulus between a well tubular structure and an inside wall of a borehole downhole. The annular barrier system comprises an annular barrier having a tubular part for mounting as part of the well tubular structure, the annular barrier further comprising an expandable sleeve surrounding the tubular part, at least one end of the expandable sleeve being fastened in a fastening means of a connection part in the tubular part. The annular barrier system also comprises a tool for expanding the expandable sleeve by letting a pressurised fluid through a passage in the tubular part into a space between the expandable sleeve and the tubular part.

Abstract: The present invention relates to downhole tools and methods of removing such tools from wellbores. More particularly, the present invention relates to downhole tools designed to be comprised of dissolvable materials or frangible materials and methods for dissolving or fragmenting such downhole tools in situ.

Abstract: Rotating mandrel casing hangers are provided. In one embodiment, a system includes a casing hanger having a lower end configured to engage a casing string and a running tool configured to engage the casing hanger. The system is configured to facilitate rotation of the casing hanger within a casing head to rotate the casing string while cementing the casing string within a well. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A system and method for splicing a non-spoolable tool anywhere along a coiled tubing string. A removable tubing section may be connected along a coiled tubing string by two spoolable connectors. The coiled tubing string may be unspooled from a reel until the removable tubing section and connectors are positioned within a work window. The removable tubing section may be disconnected from the tubing string through the work window and a tool may be connected to the coiled tubing string via the two connectors. The tool may then be positioned within a wellbore by insertion of the coiled tubing string. The tool may aid in the insertion of the coiled tubing string into the wellbore. A portion of the wellhead may be disconnected and raised to expose the connectors to permit the removal of the removable tubing section and the connection of a non-spoolable tool.

Abstract: A data logging apparatus for use in a wellbore of a fluid production well includes a forward portion for guiding the data logging tool through the wellbore. An elongated body having a first end and a second end includes electronic circuitry for receiving data from at least one sensor provided on the data logging tool. An elongated shaft having a first end is connected to the forward portion, and a second end of the elongated shaft is connected to the first end of the elongated body. A propulsion assembly is connected to the second end of the elongated body for self-propelling the data logging tool through the fluid production well. The self-propelled data logging tool can transverse though the wellbore having inclinations of at least fifty degrees. An outwardly extending support arm assembly is rotatably attached about the elongated shaft to prevent the logging tool from uncontrollably spinning.

Abstract: A centralizer for a tubular body in a wellbore is provided herein. The centralizer includes an elongated body having a bore there through. The bore is dimensioned to receive a tubular body. The elongated body has an inner surface and an outer surface. The centralizer also has a coating deposited on at least the inner surface. The coating is designed to provide a reduced coefficient of friction on the surface. A method of fabricating a centralizer is also provided herein.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pulling tool (1) for latching onto an object (30), such as a plug, downhole in a wellbore The pulling tool comprises a base element (10) extending in a longitudinal direction from a proximal end (10a) for being connected to a wireline tool to a distal end (10b) adapted to engage the object, and a latching mechanism (13) encircling the base element and being movable in the longitudinal direction between a deactivated position and an activated position, comprising a piston sleeve (13), a key element (17) for latching onto the downhole object, the key element being slidably received inside the piston sleeve and extending from an end of the piston sleeve towards the distal end of the base element, and a piston spring forcing (16a) the piston sleeve in the longitudinal direction towards the proximal end of the base element.

Abstract: A small-diameter, continuously bonded cable and a method for manufacturing the same includes at least one longitudinally extending inner metallic component with a tie layer of an amended polymer material surrounding and bonded thereto in steps of heating and extruding. A longitudinally extending outer metallic component is radially spaced from the at least one inner metallic component and incased in a polymer material jacket layer in heating and extruding steps. The polymer materials insulate the metallic component for conducting electrical power and/or data signals.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an annular barrier system (100) connected with a well head (40) via a well tubular structure (3), comprising a first annular barrier (1) and a second annular barrier (21) to be expanded in an annulus (2) between the well tubular structure and an inside wall (4) of a casing (20) or a borehole (5) downhole for providing zone isolation between a first zone (8) and a second zone (9), each annular barrier comprising a tubular part (6) extending in a longitudinal direction for mounting as part of the well tubular structure, an expandable sleeve (7) surrounding the tubular part and defining a space (13), an opening (11) for letting fluid into the space to expand the sleeve, and a first connection part (15) and a second connection part (16) connecting the expandable sleeve with the tubular part, and wherein the first connection part is arranged nearest to the well head, the system further comprising a flow line (17) fluidly connecting the well head with the opening for supplying fluid

Abstract: A pump module mountable to a chassis of a fire truck includes a pump assembly having a water pump and plumbing connected to the water pump. A lower housing defines an enclosure that includes opposed exterior panels, opposed interior panels and a top opening defined by an upper perimeter. At least one of the exterior panels maintains a fluid connection to the plumbing of the pump assembly. At least one of the interior panels includes an interior opening to accommodate the chassis and a connection between the water pump and an engine. An upper housing defines a lower perimeter that can be positioned with respect to the upper perimeter of the lower housing. The upper housing transitions between a first, operating position wherein the lower perimeter engages the upper perimeter, and a second, open position wherein the lower perimeter is spaced apart from the upper perimeter.

Abstract: A fire barrier includes a very lightweight plate capable of overcoming flammability, smoke toxicity and heat release tests. The plate combines two layers, a first layer of a first thermoplastic attached to a second layer formed by a second foamed thermoplastic.

Abstract: An erosion monitoring system is disclosed for use with a machine. The erosion monitoring system may have an ultrasonic sensor embedded within a replaceable cutting edge of a ground engaging tool connectable to the machine. The erosion monitoring system may also have a wireless communication element associated with the ultrasonic sensor, and a controller mountable onboard the machine in communication with the ultrasonic sensor via the wireless communication element. The controller may be configured to monitor a wear rate of the cutting edge based on signals from the ultrasonic sensor.

Abstract: A percussion mechanism includes a first shaft and a second shaft. One or more vanes are fastened to the first shaft. The vanes are arranged so as to be rotatable in a chamber of the second shaft. The chamber is filled with a magnetorheological fluid. A magnetic field source on the second shaft generates a magnetic field that is spatially modulated in the circumferential direction inside the chamber.

Abstract: A pneumatic tool includes a main body, a power mechanism, a slave valve, a master control lever and a connecting element. The main body includes a front housing and a back housing. The front housing includes a first accommodating space and is connected with the back housing. The power mechanism is disposed in the first accommodating space. The slave valve is coaxially connected with the power mechanism. The master control lever is disposed at the back housing and includes a first protruding portion and a second protruding portion. The first protruding portion protrudes from a side of the back housing. The second protruding portion opposes to the first protruding portion and protrudes from another side of the back housing. The connecting element is disposed between the master control lever and the slave valve, whereby the slave valve is rotated by a linear motion of the master control lever.

Abstract: An antigalloping device can include first and second clamps, each having a respective jaw for clamping to respective first and second cables. A connecting assembly can be coupled between the first and second clamps. The connecting assembly can include an elongate insulator attached to a flexible tether. The flexible tether is capable of being bent and maneuvered during installation. At least one of the first and second clamps can be rotatably coupled to the connecting assembly. The elongate insulator and the flexible tether can straighten along a longitudinal axis. The at least one of the first and second clamps can be orientatable in a position transverse to the longitudinal axis for being rotatable between the position transverse to the longitudinal axis and a position inline with the longitudinal axis, under opposed tension exerted on the jaws of the first and second clamps, for twisting at least one of the first and second cables for reducing galloping.

Abstract: A wire security device is provided or the protection of conduit body of a conduit for a wire. Also provided is a method of enclosing a conduit body with a wire security device such that only authorized persons can unlock the wire security device and access the conduit body.

Abstract: This is directed to systems and methods for coupling sections of an electronic device together. Sections of an electronic device can be coupled together via “knuckles.” The particular shape and structure of the knuckles can be based on various design considerations. For example, in some embodiments each section can function as an individual antenna. In this case, the knuckles can be designed in order to provide electrical isolation between the sections, thus allowing proper operation of the antennas. For example, the knuckles can be formed from a dielectric material, etc. As another design example, the knuckles can be designed in order to provide increased strength in areas of high strain, and/or to counteract torsional twisting in areas of high impact. As yet another design example, the knuckle can be designed in a manner that is aesthetically pleasing or which otherwise meets cosmetic requirements.

Abstract: An insulative cover for covering a case of a busbar module is provided. The insulative cover includes a central cover and side covers. The central cover covers a voltage detection wire accommodating part of the case. The side covers cover busbar accommodating parts of the case. And the side covers are provided at opposite sides of the central cover with hinges between the central cover and the side covers, respectively. In a state where the side covers are folded onto the central cover through the hinges respectively, one and the other of the side covers are locked to each other with a first locking mechanism, respectively.

Abstract: A composite conductor 10, including an internal layer 11 having a conductive material A, the conductive material A having fatigue strength of at least 150 MPa after being subjected to 106 cycles of cyclic loading in a fatigue test, and an external layer 12 having a conductive material B, the external layer coating the internal layer 11, the conductive material B having tensile strength higher than that of the conductive material A, the tensile strength being at least 250 MPa, in which the composite conductor 10 has fracture resistance to a sudden load and impact as well as bending durability.

Abstract: A cable organization unit includes a foam structure body. The foam structure body has a base section. The base section has a first face. A first extension end perpendicularly protrudes from a middle section of the first face of the base section. A second extension end and a third extension end respectively extend from two sides of the base section to the first extension end. Each of the first, second and third extension ends has a free end. The free ends of the first, second and third extension ends are adjacent to each other, whereby the first, second and third extension ends define a first receiving space and a second receiving space. By means of the cable organization unit, a user can much more conveniently organize cables.

Abstract: A wiring board includes first insulating layers and second insulating layers formed on a core layer in this order; a third insulating layer and a solder resist layer formed on another surface of the core layer in this order, first wiring layers and second wiring layers formed in the first insulating layers and the second insulating layers, respectively, wherein a first end surface of the first via wiring exposes from the first surface of the outermost first insulating layer to be directly connected with an outermost second wiring layer, the first via wiring and the outermost second wiring layer being separately formed, the first surface of the outermost first insulating layer and the first end surface of the first via wiring are polished surfaces, smooth surfaces and are flush with each other, and the wiring density of the second wiring layers is higher than that of the first wiring layers.

Abstract: A printed wiring board includes: a multilayer core substrate including first and second insulation layers and a double-sided board between the first and second insulation layers. The core substrate has a cylindrical through-hole structure including a cylindrical conductor through the insulation layers and the board, a resin filler filling inside the cylindrical conductor and covering circuits covering the filler at the ends of the cylindrical conductor, respectively. The core substrate includes a conductive layer including a through-hole land around end of the structure such that the land is directly connected to the cylindrical conductor, the land includes a first electroless film, a first electrolytic film, a second electroless film and a second electrolytic film, and the cylindrical conductor includes the second electroless and electrolytic films such that the second electroless film is in contact with the side walls of the first electroless and electrolytic films.

Abstract: A multi-layer wiring board is configured having stacked therein, in a stacking direction, via an adhesive layer, a plurality of printed wiring bases in each of which a wiring pattern and a via are formed on/in a resin base. A multi-layer wiring board includes a movable portion configured from an elastic member and a void portion, the movable portion being formed in the printed wiring bases and adhesive layer in a periphery of a matrix-shaped plurality of multi-layer wiring portions disposed at a certain interval as viewed in a planar manner, and the movable portion joining the plurality of multi-layer wiring portions such that each of the multi-layer wiring portions is displaceable in the stacking direction and a direction of surfaces of the printed wiring bases.

Abstract: A mounting structure of a surface mounting component is configured by connecting the surface mounting component to a board at the vicinity of an end portion by soldering. A concave portion is formed between joint portions for the soldering in a range in which the surface mounting component of the board is mounted.

Abstract: A circuit board structure includes a circuit board and at least one adsorption strip set on the circuit board. The circuit board defines at least one group of pin holes arranged along a predetermined line to receive a number of pins of an electronic component. The adsorption strip absorbs excess conducting material between adjacent pins during a wave-soldering process.

Abstract: A voltage is applied between a stainless steel plate and an electrode such that the stainless steel plate is an anode, whereby a passive film formed at a portion to be plated of the stainless steel plate melts due to the reduction reaction and is removed. Thereafter, a voltage is applied between the stainless steel plate and the electrode such that the stainless steel plate is a cathode, whereby a plating underlayer is formed at the portion to be plated of the stainless steel plate from which the passive film is removed.

Abstract: Provided is a bent printed circuit board for a backlight unit, including: a metal plate including a first part, a second part extending from the first part, and a bending part formed between the first part and the second part; an insulating layer on the metal plate; and through holes passing through at least one of the metal plate and the insulating layer and placed on the bending part.

Abstract: A method of treating a wiring substrate according to an embodiment includes, in a semi-additive process: (1) contacting the wiring substrate with a pre-etching treatment liquid composition containing a chloride ion, the wiring substrate containing a seed layer formed of an electroless copper and a wiring pattern formed of an electrolytic copper; and (2) continuously, etching the wiring substrate with an etching liquid composition containing a hydrogen peroxide, a sulfuric acid, a tetrazole, a chloride ion, a copper ion and a water.

Abstract: Disclosed is a photocurable electroconductive ink composition including: (A) an oligomer of urethane acrylates, (B) three types of acrylates composed of either tetrafunctional acrylates or trifunctional acrylates, difunctional acrylates and monofunctional acrylates, (C) an electroconductive filler, (D) two or more types of photopolymerization initiators and (E) a polymeric dispersing agent, wherein the amount of the electroconductive filler (C) to be mixed is from 77 to 85% by mass based on the total mass of the photocurable electroconductive ink composition, and 80% by mass or more of the electroconductive filler (C) is a scaly, foil-like or flakey silver powder having a particle size corresponding to a particle size distribution at 50% of more than 5 ?m.

Abstract: An electronic component includes an insulation layer, an alignment mark positioned on a first surface of the insulation layer, and an adhesive layer including an optically opaque agent and formed on the first surface of the insulation layer or a second surface of the insulation layer on the opposite side with respect to the first surface of the insulation layer. The adhesive layer has an opening portion formed at the position corresponding to the alignment mark such that the opening portion exposes the alignment mark directly or through the insulation layer.

Abstract: A metal-clad laminate of the present invention includes an insulating layer and a metal layer disposed on at least one surface of the insulating layer. The insulating layer is formed by laminating at least a center layer and surface resin layers disposed on both surfaces of the center layer. The center layer contains a heat-curable resin and includes a core layer containing at least one fibrous base material and a heat-curable resin layer that does not contain a fibrous base material. The ratio of the thickness of the surface resin layer to the thickness of the heat-curable resin layer is between 0.5 and 10.

Abstract: A multilayer ceramic electronic component includes a ceramic body including dielectric layers stacked in a thickness direction and satisfying T/W>1.0 when a width thereof is W and a thickness thereof is T; first and second internal electrodes; and first and second external electrodes, wherein when the ceramic body is divided into five regions in a width direction and a central region among the five regions is CW1 and regions adjacent to the central region CW1 are CW2 and CW3, a difference between electrode connectivity of the central region CW1 and electrode connectivity of the region CW2 or CW3 satisfies 0.02?(CW2 or CW3)?CW1?0.10.

Abstract: A multilayer ceramic electronic component includes a ceramic main body including dielectric layers and satisfying T/W>1.0 when W and T are width and thickness, respectively; and first and second internal electrodes stacked in the ceramic main body and facing each other with the dielectric layer interposed therebetween, the ceramic main body including an active layer corresponding to a capacitance forming portion contributing to capacitance formation and a cover layer corresponding to a non-capacitance forming portion provided on at least one of uppermost and lowermost surfaces of the active layer, and when the active layer is divided into three regions in a direction in which the first and second internal electrodes are stacked, an average width of internal electrodes in a central region of the three regions is Wa, and an average width of internal electrodes in upper and lower regions of the three regions is Wb, 0.920?Wb/Wa?0.998 is satisfied.

Abstract: There is provided a multilayer ceramic capacitor including a ceramic body, first to third capacitor parts, first and second internal connection conductors, and first to fourth external electrodes, wherein the first capacitor part is connected in series with the second internal connection conductor, and the second capacitor part is connected in series with the first internal connection conductor.

Abstract: A multilayer ceramic capacitor includes a ceramic body including dielectric layers and having first and second side surfaces opposing each other; a first capacitor part including a first internal electrode exposed to the first side surface and a second internal electrode exposed to the second side surface and a second capacitor part including a third internal electrode exposed to the first side surface and a fourth internal electrode exposed to the second side surface; first and second internal connection conductors exposed to the first and second side surfaces; and first to fourth external electrodes formed on the first and second side surfaces and electrically connected to the first to fourth internal electrodes and the first and second internal connection conductors, the first and second capacitor parts being connected in series with the first and second internal connection conductors, respectively.

Abstract: There is provided a multilayer ceramic capacitor including a ceramic body, first and second capacitor parts, first and second internal connection conductors, and first to fourth external electrodes, wherein the first capacitor part is connected to the first connection conductor in series, and the second capacitor part is connected to the second connection conductor in series, the second connection conductor being connected to the first connection conductor in series.

Abstract: There is provided a multilayer ceramic capacitor including a ceramic body including a plurality of dielectric layers and having first and second main surfaces, first and second side surfaces, and first and second end surfaces; a first capacitor part including a first internal electrode exposed to the first end surface and a second internal electrode exposed to the second side surface and a second capacitor part including a third internal electrode exposed to the first side surface and a fourth internal electrode exposed to the second end surface; an internal connection conductor exposed to the first and second side surfaces; and first to fourth external electrodes electrically connected to the first to fourth internal electrodes and the internal connection conductor, wherein the internal connection conductor is connected to the first and second capacitor parts in series.

Abstract: There is provided a multilayered ceramic capacitor including a ceramic body including a plurality of dielectric layers and having first and second main surfaces, first and second side surfaces, and first and second end surfaces; a first capacitor part including a first internal electrode exposed to the first end surface and a second internal electrode exposed to the second end surface, and a second capacitor part including a third internal electrode exposed to the first end surface and a fourth internal electrode exposed to the second side surface; an internal connection conductor exposed to the first and second side surfaces; and first to fourth external electrodes formed on the outer surfaces of the ceramic body and electrically connected to the first to fourth internal electrodes and the internal connection conductor, wherein the first capacitor part has capacitance larger than that of the second capacitor part.

Abstract: There is provided a multilayer ceramic electronic component including, a ceramic body including a plurality of dielectric layers stacked in a thickness direction, satisfying T/W>1.0 when a width and a thickness thereof are defined as W and T, respectively, and having a groove portion inwardly recessed in a length direction in at least one main surface thereof, a plurality of first and second internal electrodes disposed in the ceramic body to face each other, having the dielectric layers interposed therebetween, and alternately exposed through both end surfaces of the ceramic body, and first and second external electrodes formed to extend from the both end surfaces of the ceramic body to the at least one main surface having the groove portion formed therein.

Abstract: Memristive elements are provided that include an active region disposed between a first electrode and a second electrode. The active region includes an switching layer of a first metal oxide and a conductive layer of a second metal oxide, where a metal on of the first metal oxide differs from a metal ion of the second metal oxide. The memristive element exhibits a nonlinear current-voltage characteristic in the low resistance state based on the oxide hetero-junction between the first metal oxide and the second metal oxide. Multilayer structures that include the memristive elements also are provided.

Abstract: A printed wiring board with a component connection pad, such as a solder pad, providing thermal stress compensation for a surface mount circuit component and method for making such a pad. The component connection pad includes opposed groups of multiple conductive fingers that are mutually connected at their far ends and separated at their near ends where they have surfaces for mounting a single surface mount circuit component.

Abstract: A mobile device case includes a reel assembly, including a reel, a supporting plate, and a hub between the reel and the supporting plate. The hub includes a first cavity between the hub and the supporting plate for housing a spring, and a second cavity between the hub and the reel for housing a flat flexible cable (FFC). The spring is wound in a first direction, while the FFC is wound in a second direction. The FFC includes a first end for electrically coupling to a female jack connector of a device. A female connector is electrically coupled to a second end of the FFC for engaging a male jack connector of user-provided headphones. When the reel rotates in the first direction, the spring tightens and the FFC loosens. When the reel rotates in the second direction, the spring loosens and the FFC tightens.