Abstract: The proppants processing system comprises one or more in-feed conveyors, one or more out-feed conveyors, one or more primary feed bin assemblies, one or more secondary bin assemblies, the primary and secondary bin assemblies each comprising one or more bins and one or more bin conveyors. The proppants processing system further comprises a final transport conveyor and a control unit adapted to control flow of the proppants. A method of processing proppants, the method comprising the steps of providing proppants comprising dry or wet sand; using an in-feed conveyor, transferring the proppants from a transport vehicle to one or more bins of a primary feed bin assembly; moving the proppants from the one or more bins to a feed bin conveyor; moving the proppants from the feed bin conveyor to a final transport conveyor; and using the final transport conveyor, moving the proppants to a blender.

Abstract: An assembly and a method for sealing a tubular in a wellbore, where the wellbore sealing assembly includes a hollow housing body and a seal. The hollow housing body is configured to receive a tubular. The seal is positioned within the hollow housing body and has a first movable end and a second movable end. A first seal surface and a first hollow housing inner surface define a first hollow housing cavity. A second seal surface and a second hollow housing surface define a second hollow housing cavity. The seal is configured to seal fluid in the first hollow housing cavity from fluid in the second hollow housing cavity when the tubular is disposed in the hollow housing body. The first movable end and the second movable end are moveable to change a length of a third seal surface shared between the seal and the tubular.

Abstract: An injection method of use for treating a production fluid from a wellhead. An injection system comprising a chemical tanks, a skid assembly, a bacteria monitor, and a control panel. An actuated three-way valve selectively opens and closes to allow a portion of the production fluid into the bacteria monitor. The injection system adapted to selectively open the actuated three-way valve to receive a portion of the production fluid from the wellhead, receiving a portion of the production fluid from the wellhead, monitoring a chemical composition of the production fluid, selectively adding a mixture of chemicals from one or more chemical storage tanks into the production fluid, injecting the resulting mixture back into the wellhead, and monitoring the production fluid and modifying mixtures from the one or more chemical storage tanks and/or closing the actuated three-way valve according to a desired mixture.

Abstract: A wellhead is provided comprising a fluid control tree, a tubing head spool, a tubing hanger, a back pressure valve, an ESP wireline cable hanger, and a tubing head adapter. The tubing head adapter comprises a back pressure valve profile that complements and engages an outer surface profile of the back pressure valve to fix a position of the back pressure valve in at least one direction along the longitudinal axial bore of the wellhead. The tubing head adapter comprises a cable hanger profile that complements and engages an outer surface profile of the ESP wireline cable hanger to fix a position of the ESP wireline cable hanger in at least one direction along the longitudinal axial bore of the wellhead. Methods of operating the wellhead are also provided.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed prove a method for improving power usage for an oilfield operation. The method includes analyzing power usage for the oilfield operation, mapping power consumption for the oilfield operation; mapping power utilization for the oilfield operation; and improving power utilization for the oilfield operation.

Abstract: A method for fracking a well includes inserting a downhole tool into the well via a conveyance string through a wellhead assembly having a wellhead bore. The method also includes surrounding, at least partially, the conveyance string with a sleeve that at least extends below a portion of an inlet of the wellhead assembly, wherein the inlet intersects the wellhead bore. The method further includes injecting pressurized fluid into the well via the inlet of the wellhead assembly while retrieving the downhole tool from the well.

Abstract: A system including an elevator to move a tubular, the elevator including two or more remotely operable latches that can configure the elevator to handle various tubular diameters. A portion of the latches can be laterally offset from each other and another portion can overlap adjacent latches. The elevator can be Atmosphere Explosible (ATEX) certified or International Electrotechnical Commission for Explosive Atmospheres (IECEx) certified according to explosive (EX) Zone 1 requirements with an electronics enclosure contained within a sealed chamber. The elevator can be rotated greater than 90 degrees relative to a pair of links that support the elevator. The elevator can use rotary actuators to operate the latches and rotate the housing of the elevator.

Abstract: Present embodiments are directed to systems and methods for efficiently connecting drill pipe (i.e., referred to as the landing string) to a top drive mud line when running liners into a well. For example, in certain embodiments, a drill pipe fill-up tool includes an axially-extendable mud cylinder coupled to an upper mounting plate and a lower mounting plate. The mud cylinder includes a mud cavity configured to be fluidly connected to a mud line of a top drive of drilling system. The drill pipe fill-up tool also includes an actuating cylinder coupled to the upper mounting plate and the lower mounting plate. The actuating cylinder is configured to axially extend the mud cylinder. The drill pipe fill-up tool further includes a seal and guide assembly coupled to the mud cylinder. The seal and guide assembly is configured to engage with a drill pipe and to fluidly connect the mud cavity of the mud cylinder to an interior of the drill pipe.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fracturing method for providing fractures in a formation downhole for optimising hydro-carbon production, such as gas or shale gas production, in a well having a well tubular metal structure comprising several self-closing flow assemblies, each self-closing flow assembly comprising a sleeve which is movable along a longitudinal axis of the well tubular metal structure for opening or closing a port in the well tubular metal structure.

Abstract: Systems and methods of optimizing stimulation fluids in the form of a hydrocarbon foam, an emulsion based foam, an emulsion, and a gelled stimulation fluid, each comprising Y-Grade NGL, which is an unfractionated hydrocarbon mixture that comprises ethane, propane, butane, isobutane, and pentane plus, wherein the unfractionated hydrocarbon mixture is a byproduct of a condensed and demethanized hydrocarbon stream.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process of supplying a proppant-containing fracturing fluid to a wellhead, wherein the proppant-containing fracturing fluid can be continuously supplied during the fracture treatment.

Abstract: A wellhead capable of steering fluid flow to minimize contact with equipment in the wellbore comprises a central bore and a plurality of side bores coupled to injection ports. The plurality of side bores comprise a rifled internal surface having a circular or helical configuration into which fluids can be injected. The side bores intersect with the central bore at a mixing chamber, which also comprises a rifled internal surface. By injecting fluids into the wellbore through these ports, the operator can create a vortex utilizing the full capacity of the wellhead while minimizing contact with any wireline equipment.

Abstract: A method for fracking a well includes inserting a downhole tool into the well via a conveyance string through a wellhead assembly having a wellhead bore. The method also includes surrounding, at least partially, the conveyance string with a sleeve that at least extends below a portion of an inlet of the wellhead assembly, wherein the inlet intersects the wellhead bore. The method further includes injecting pressurized fluid into the well via the inlet of the wellhead assembly while retrieving the downhole tool from the well.

Abstract: A fracturing tree having fracturing fluid connections horizontally offset from a wellhead is provided. In one embodiment a system includes a fracturing tree mounted over a wellhead. The fracturing tree includes a valve to control flow of a fracturing fluid from the fracturing tree to the wellhead. The fracturing tree also includes a set of multiple goathead connections that are horizontally offset from the wellhead such that, when the fracturing fluid is received in the fracturing tree via the set of multiple goathead connections during a fracturing operation, the fracturing fluid entering the fracturing tree through the multiple goathead connections is combined at a location horizontally offset from the wellhead and is subsequently routed laterally through a shared bore toward the wellhead. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A fracturing system is provided. In one embodiment, the fracturing system includes a fracturing manifold for routing fracturing fluid to multiple wells. The fracturing manifold can be coupled via fluid conduits to fracturing trees installed at the wells. In some cases, a fracturing tree is coupled to the fracturing manifold by a pair of goat heads in fluid communication with each other via at least one rigid fluid conduit. The fracturing manifold can include a trunk line that provides fracturing fluid to multiple outlet branches, which can include valves for controlling flow of fracturing fluid to wells downstream of the valves. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A system and method for injecting slurry includes a first elongated tank comprising a first end having a first volume and a second end having a second volume, said first volume separated from the second volume, a first pipe having a first end external to the first elongated tank receiving clear fluid and a second end coupled to the first volume and a plurality of slurry valves fluidically coupled to the first elongated tank. The plurality of slurry valves have a first state communicating high pressure slurry from the second volume to the slurry injection site and a second state communicating low pressure slurry into the second volume. A plurality of clear fluid valves are fluidically coupled to the first elongated tank and communicate high pressure clear fluid to the first volume in the first state and communicate low pressure clear fluid from the first volume in the second state.

Abstract: A slurry injection system has a plurality of slurry valves fluidically coupled to first and second elongated tanks. In the first state, the slurry valves communicate high pressure slurry from the second volume to a site and communicate low pressure slurry to the fourth volume. In the second state, the slurry valves communicate low pressure slurry to the second volume and high pressure slurry from the fourth volume to the slurry injection site and in the intermediate state communicating high pressure slurry simultaneously from the first elongated tank and the second elongated tank to the slurry injection site. In the first state clear fluid valves fluidically communicate high pressure clear fluid to the first volume and low pressure clear fluid from the third volume and, in a second state, communicate low pressure clear fluid from the first volume and high pressure clear fluid to the third volume.

Abstract: A system and method for injecting slurry includes first and second elongated tanks. Tanks include pipes extending therefrom. Slurry valves and clear fluid valves are fluidically are coupled the first and second elongated tanks. Slurry valves have a first state communicating high pressure slurry from a second volume of the first tank to the injection site and communicating low pressure slurry to a fourth volume of the second tank, and a second state communicating low pressure slurry to the second volume and high pressure slurry from the fourth volume to the injection site. The clear fluid valves communicate pressurized clear fluid to the first volume of the first tank and communicate low pressure clear fluid from the third volume of the second tank in a first state and communicating low pressure clear fluid to the first volume and pressurized clear fluid to the third volume in a second state.

Abstract: A connection assembly for connecting a control line to a component is provided. In one embodiment, a system includes a control line coupled to a tubing hanger with a connection assembly. The connection assembly includes a first fitting connected to the control line and to the tubing hanger, with the first fitting sealing against the control line and the tubing hanger, and a main body disposed about the control line and connected to the tubing hanger with the main body sealing against the tubing hanger. The connection assembly also includes a second fitting connected to the control line and to the main body so as to seal against the control line and the main body, an internal cavity, and a test port. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A sealing device includes a relatively dimensionally stable, elongated friction and/or wear element and an elastically-deformable elongated sealing element which rests lengthwise on the friction and/or wear element. The friction and/or wear element encompasses the sealing element at the ends of the friction and/or wear element.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved coupling for cement heads. One exemplary cement head includes a first module comprising a first end, a first outer surface, and a plurality of first protrusions extending radially outward from the first outer surface, each of the plurality of first protrusions comprising a first profile in which (i) a first engagement surface faces axially away from the first end and (ii) a first support surface forms a first oblique angle relative to an axis; and a bridge configured to engage the plurality of first protrusions.

Abstract: A tubing cleaning system comprising: a body portion, a tubing aperture, a one or more spray heads, a fluid input and a one or more fluid channels. Said body portion comprising a one or more plates. Said tubing aperture through said one or more plates. Said one or more spray heads arranged within said tubing aperture. Said fluid input. Said one or more fluid channels cut into said one or more plates between said fluid input and said one or more spray heads.

Abstract: A system includes a subsea on-site chemical injection management system configured to inject a chemical mixture into a well, wherein the subsea on-site chemical injection management system includes a subsea on-site head tank configured to store a plurality of discrete chemicals, a subsea on-site mixing unit configured to mix one or more of the plurality of discrete chemicals to create one or more chemical mixtures, and a subsea on-site distribution unit configured to distribute the one or more chemical mixtures to the well.

Abstract: The treatment apparatus is pressurized and operates on a continuous flow of fluids which are subjected to hydrodynamic waves, acoustic ultrasonic waves in combination with injected ozone and electro chemical treatment. The treatment system provides a cost efficient and environmentally friendly process and apparatus for cleaning and recycling fluids as contaminated as frac water, used to stimulate gas production from shale formations, as well as other types of fluids having various levels of contaminants such as aerobic and anaerobic bacteria and suspended solids. The calcium carbonate scaling tendency is reduced to an acceptable level without the use of acids, ion exchange materials, or anti scaling chemicals which is of economical and environmental significance and benefit. The treatment apparatus is modular in construction and compact in overall configuration. The treatment apparatus and associated equipment and electrical power generator is sized and configured to be mounted within a truck trailer body.

Abstract: A valve has a moveable member movable between open and closed configurations and a cutting device arranged to shear against an anvil member when moving between the open and closed configurations and a sealing member providing a seat for seating of the moveable member when the moveable member is in the closed configuration. The anvil member and the sealing member are moveable relative to one another when the moveable member is moving from the open to the closed configuration. During opening and closing the sealing member is displaced away from the cutting device as the cutting device engages the anvil member. The sealing member is pushed away from the moveable member and the anvil to a maximum separation from the movable member at the point on the stroke when the cutting surface of the moveable member is moving past the anvil member.

Abstract: Systems and methods for selectively producing steam from solar collectors and heaters, for processes including enhanced oil recovery. A system in accordance with a particular embodiment includes a water source, a solar collector that includes a collector inlet, a collector outlet, and a plurality of solar concentrators positioned to heat water passing from the collector inlet to the collector outlet, a fuel-fired heater, a steam outlet connected to an oil field injection well, and a water flow network coupled among the water source, the solar collector, the heater, and the steam outlet.

Abstract: A chemical distribution device includes mixing manifold that receives well treatment chemicals and solvent that are to be mixed. A siphon is positioned within the mixing manifold to control the fluid level. The mixture is not delivered from the chemical distribution device until the fluid level of the mixture is above a crest of the siphon. The mixture is delivered in a batch to the well via a flowline until the fluid level of the mixture is below the inlet of the siphon.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved water treatment cavitation reactor cone. The tank operates on a continuous flow of fluids which are subjected to ultrasonic waves in combination with a high level of injected ozone. The treatment tank includes a tangential inlet that induces a rotating flow into the tank thereby increasing the mixing of the ozone within the effluent. The effluent is further treated with DC current. The treatment tank provides a cost efficient and environmentally friendly process and apparatus for cleaning and recycling fluids as contaminated as frac water, used to stimulate gas production from shale formations, as well as other types of fluids having various levels of contaminants such as aerobic and anaerobic bacteria and suspended solids. The calcium carbonate scaling tendency is reduced to an acceptable level without the use of acids, ion exchange materials, or anti scaling chemicals which is of economical and environmental significance and benefit.

Abstract: An environmentally sealed system for fracturing subterranean systems including a fracturing fluid source, a proppant source, a proppant hopper comprising a variable proppant regulator, a blender comprising a blender inlet and a blender outlet, a high pressure pump comprising a high pressure pump inlet and a high pressure pump outlet, and a well head; wherein the fracturing fluid source is connected to the blender inlet through a fracturing fluid supply connection and a fracturing vapor recovery connection, the proppant source is connected with the proppant hopper through a proppant supply connection and a proppant vapor recovery connection, the proppant hopper is connected to the blender inlet through a proppant transfer connection, the blender outlet is connected to the high pressure pump inlet, and the high pressure pump is outlet connected to the well head.

Abstract: An embodiment of an integrated well access assembly comprises a prime mover, a positioning pump coupled to the prime mover for positioning a well access line relative to the well, and a hydraulic treating pump coupled to the prime mover for pumping a fluid into the well access line.

Abstract: A carbonaceous material liquefaction apparatus which uses a nozzle assembly to supply a pressurised liquid towards a carbonaceous material as a high velocity liquid. A supply line (46, 39) supplies the high pressure liquid to the nozzle assembly (38). The high velocity liquid reacts with the carbonaceous material (35) in a reaction zone (40) to produce a processed carbonaceous material. A product return line (34, 42) returns the processed carbonaceous material and entrained liquid to a processing plant. The processing plant comprises a heat exchanger (44) to transfer heat from the product return line to the supply line, a high pressure pump (48) to provide the high pressure liquid to the supply line, a separator (52) in the product return line downstream of the heat exchanger to separate gas (54) and oil (56) product from the entrained liquid, at least part of the liquid (58) being recycled (64) to the high pressure pump. The reaction can be carried out in-situ or in an above ground reaction chamber (70).

Abstract: A material to be used for hydraulic fracturing, comprising argon maintained as a supercritical fluid, and a proppant. The material may also include any one of a variety of gels, foaming agents, and/or gases. The material may be used in a system to recover resources from bedrock, the system comprising the fracturing material, at least one mixer, a pump to inject the material into a bore well, and a recovery unit to recover the resource from the well. The material and system may be used in a variety of methods for extracting resources from bedrock, the method including mixing the proppant with the supercritical argon to form a mixture, pumping the mixture into a bore well, and recovering the resource from the bore well. Additionally, the material and bore well may comprise a structure used in the extraction of resources from bedrock.

Abstract: A method of improving natural gas release from a well via an enhanced hydraulic fracturing operation. The method includes capturing or retrieving the flow back from the well following the fracturing operation. The flow back or other source water is introduced to an electrocoagulation (“EC”) treatment process. EC treatment separates the water from other fracturing fluid components in the flow back and also removes bacteria and other contaminants. Thereafter, the EC-treated fluid is recycled for subsequent fracturing operations. The process may also be used to treat all source water, including fresh water delivered to the well before it is used as a fracturing fluid.

Abstract: Disclosed is a water treatment apparatus for treating Lake Okeechobee water. The treatment apparatus operates on a continuous flow of water which is subjected to hydrodynamic waves, acoustic ultrasonic waves in combination with injected ozone and electrolysis. The treatment system provides a cost efficient and environmentally friendly process for cleaning contaminated water that is directed into estuaries, lagoons, intracoastal waterway, everglades, and the ocean. Treatment includes addressing various levels of contaminants such as aerobic bacteria, often called a green slime that produces a bio-film. The apparatus can be mounted on a vessel to permit targeting of algae blooms.

Abstract: A method that is usable with a well includes introducing solids into a pneumatic stream to produce a solids-containing pneumatic stream; communicating the solids-containing pneumatic stream to a blender assembly to mix the solids with at least one other material to produce a flow; and pumping the flow into the well.

Abstract: The system includes a number of flexible fluid containment structures, or tubes, for storing fluids used in or produced during fracking. The tubes may be filled to store water prior to introduction into the well or drilling waste expunged from the well. A series of valves and pumps control the flow of fluids to and from the tubes, well, and purification equipment. A backflow preventer including a primary port, forward port, and return port supports bi-directional fluid transfer with the well. Drilling fluids are piped into the forward port and exit the primary port to the well. A flow meter may be coupled to the forward port to determine the volume of fluid flowing through the forward port to the well. Drilling waste may also return from the well via the primary port and exit the return port, which may also include a flow meter.

Abstract: Systems and methods for handling wellsite packets for a wellsite are provided. The wellsite packets include soluble packaging with wellsite materials therein. The wellsite has surface equipment and downhole equipment positioned about a wellbore. The handling system includes at least one feeder, at least one mixer, at least one metering device, and a pump. The feeder moves the wellsite packets directly or indirectly into the mixer. The mixer stimulates dissolution of the soluble packaging so as to mix the wellsite materials with a fluid to form a wellsite mixture. The metering device selectively controls the number of wellsite packets moving to the mixer. The pump is operatively coupled to the mixer to pump the wellsite mixture at the wellsite.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for making up fracturing fluid with coated proppant applies opposed electrical charges to the proppant and its coating to create a uniform coating without extensive mechanical mixing, and additionally, the method applies opposed electrical charges to the coated proppant and fracturing fluid to enhance mixing.

Abstract: A method is disclosed, including but not limited to positioning a tool containing an injection liquid in a well bore formed in a formation; injecting the injection liquid through a probe into the formation; and withdrawing formation fluid from the formation through the probe. A system is disclosed for performing functions useful in positioning a tool containing an injection liquid in a well bore formed in a formation; injecting the injection liquid through a probe into the formation; and withdrawing formation fluid from the formation through the probe.

Abstract: The present device provides a system for recirculating water in a well to reduce unwanted odor and mineral deposits that develop from stagnated well water. The water recirculation system comprises a wellhead having a vent aperture and a spigot line, a water filter, a nozzle, and a vent adapter, which are coupled with a water pump and water tank to create a mist for recirculating water within the system. The nozzle is positioned to spray the well walls of the well with a mist to reduce material deposits that may otherwise develop. The system operates solely on the water pressure provided by the water pump and water tank.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved coupling for cement heads. One exemplary cement head includes a first module comprising a first end, a first outer surface, and a plurality of first protrusions extending radially outward from the first outer surface, each of the plurality of first protrusions comprising a first profile in which (i) a first engagement surface faces axially away from the first end and (ii) a first support surface forms a first oblique angle relative to an axis; and a bridge configured to engage the plurality of first protrusions.

Abstract: Present embodiments are directed to a tubular filling tool. In certain embodiments, the tubular filling tool includes a conductor pipe configured to receive a filling fluid flow from a top drive and a diffuser block communicatively coupled to the conductor pipe and configured to receive the filling fluid flow from the conductor pipe, wherein the diffuser block comprises a plurality of fluid passages extending to external passages formed in an outer diameter of the diffuser block and configured to facilitate passage of the filling fluid flow to the external passages from within the diffuser block, wherein the external passages are configured to generate a swirl flow pattern in the filling fluid flow during a tubular filling process.

Abstract: A system, in certain embodiments, includes a horizontal fracturing tree. The horizontal fracturing tree includes a first hydraulic fracturing bore configured to flow a first fluid, wherein the first hydraulic fracturing bore extends along a first horizontal axis, and the first horizontal axis is generally perpendicular to a vertical axis of a wellhead.

Abstract: An apparatus for distributing CO2 with an advanced function of adjusting the pressure and temperature of CO2 for geologic injection includes a manifold including a plurality of branching pipes to receive carbon dioxide for geologic injection from a plurality of storage tanks, a distribution chamber having an inlet communicating with the manifold and an outlet connected to an injection pipe extending to an underground tubular well, so that the carbon dioxide, which has been received through the manifold, is supplied through the injection pipe, a temperature adjusting part to adjust the temperature of the carbon dioxide introduced into the distribution chamber, and a flow rate and hydraulic pressure adjusting part to adjust a flow rate and a hydraulic pressure of the carbon dioxide injected into an underground through the distribution chamber. The temperature and pressure conditions of CO2 on geologic injection are controlled through a user interface.

Abstract: A multipart frac head with removable components permits the frac head to be refurbished in the field. A bottom leg and inlet ports of the multipart frac head can be replaced. The bottom leg is provisioned with a flange.

Abstract: A fracturing system can include an integral fracturing manifold. More particularly, a fracturing system can include a plurality of fracturing trees and an integral fracturing manifold may be directly coupled to each of the plurality of fracturing trees. The integral fracturing manifold may also include adjustment and pivot joints that accommodate spacing and elevation differences between the fracturing trees.

Abstract: A fracturing system can include a fracturing manifold coupled to a plurality of fracturing trees. The fracturing manifold may include adjustment joints that enable adjustment of the length of the fracturing manifold. The fracturing manifold can also include pivot joints that allow angular displacement of portions of the fracturing manifold with respect to other portions. The adjustment and pivot joints can accommodate spacing and elevation differences between the fracturing trees.

Abstract: A communication arrangement is disclosed for communication between a downhole line and a wellhead body having a through-hole and a valve member for closing the through-hole. The communication arrangement provides a fluid passage that extends from a wellhead body port to the downhole line thus allowing communication between the wellhead body and a safety valve or valves and/or the injection of chemicals or fluids into the well without the need to rework the valve member or disable the valve member.

Abstract: A method is described for the recovery of hydrocarbon from a reservoir. The method includes arranging a chamber in fluid communication with the reservoir via at least one conduit, and having the chamber comprising first and second wall parts movable relative to each other. An impact pressure is provided in the fluid to propagate to the reservoir via the conduit, where the impact pressure is generated by a collision process between an object arranged outside of the fluid and the first wall parts for the first wall part to impact on the fluid in the chamber. Further, the chamber is arranged to avoid a build-up of gas-inclusions where the first wall part impacts on the fluid. This may be obtained by arranging the conduit in or adjacent to the zone where the gas-inclusions naturally gather by influence of the gravitational forces, or by placing the first wall part impacting on the fluid away from this zone. The invention further relates to a system for the generation of impact pressure.

Abstract: An improved cementing tool is presented which allows for relatively easy removal and insertion of the tool through the use of non-threaded low-torque connections. The cementing tool uses a combination of threaded connections and non-threaded, low-torque connections configured to create a stack of components including plug launchers, ball launchers and plug launch indicator/counters. Use of non-threaded low-torque connections allows for breaking down the tool by hand, requiring no special torquing equipment.