E21B23/001

DOWNHOLE TRACTOR WITH BI-DIRECTIONAL WHEEL ASSEMBLY
20210355774 · 2021-11-18 ·

A downhole tractor for operational use in well casing of a wellbore. The tractor comprising a tractor body, at least one actuator assembly, and at least one tractor wheel. The actuator assembly is actionable to shift the axis of rotation of the tractor wheel. The at least one tractor wheel includes at least one bifurcated tract having a leading and trailing edge for engaging the well casing. The at least one actuator assembly causes the at least one tractor wheel to switch from traversing a first vertical plane of the well casing to a second vertical plane of the well casing when actuated.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DOWNHOLE DEPLOYMENT OF CONTAINERS

A downhole tool system may include one or more containers to hold waste product and a tractor to convey the one or more containers to a storage location within a wellbore. The downhole tool system may also include an anchor to seal against the wellbore and secure the containers at the storage location. Additionally, the downhole tool system may include a disconnect tool to separate the tractor from the containers such that the tractor may be removed from the wellbore while leaving the containers at the storage location.

CURRENT BOOST FOR WIRELINE POWERED TOOLS
20210351700 · 2021-11-11 ·

A current booster includes a buck-type converter including an input node, an output node, an inductor connected in series between the input and output nodes, a first capacitor connecting between the output node and ground, a second capacitor connecting between the input node and ground, a first switch connected in series between the input node and the inductor, and a second switch connecting a node between the first switch and the inductor to ground. A controller is operatively connected to control switching of the first and second switches. The controller includes logic configured to drive switching of the first and second switches in a first mode to maintain voltage at the output node if current at the input node is below a set point, and in a second mode to maintain constant current at the input node if current at the input node reaches the set point.

CHEMICAL INJECTION SYSTEM FOR COMPLETED WELLBORES

A resource exploration and recovery system includes a first system and a second system extending into a wellbore. The second system includes a completion having a casing defining a wellbore internal diameter. A chemical injection tubing extends from the first system into the completion. The chemical injection tubing includes a terminal end portion. A chemical introduction system is arranged at the first system and is fluidically connected to the chemical injection tubing. The chemical introduction system is operable to deliver a chemical into the chemical injection tubing. A chemical injector assembly is mounted to the terminal end portion. The chemical injection system includes an anchor and a chemical injector valve.

Perforation tool with propulsion

A perforation assembly includes a perforation tool and a propulsion unit coupled to the perforation tool, the propulsion unit comprising an impeller and a protective structure disposed around the impeller.

Displacement measuring device and speed measuring method of drilling traction robot

The invention relates to a displacement measuring device and a velocity measuring method of a drilling traction robot. The measuring device comprises a support bar, a stopper, a hydraulic, a piston of the hydraulic, a displacement sensor, a seal baffle, a waveguide, a magnetic ring, and a magnetic ring support plate. The invention can realize instant measurement and instant feedback of the velocity of the drilling traction robot and can provide data reference for automatic drilling of the drilling traction robot.

Downhole tractor comprising two or more hydrualic supply lines

A downhole tractor has at least one hydraulic drive section, comprising a first hydraulic supply line for actuating at least one hydraulic cylinder for actuating at least one tractor arm and a second hydraulic supply line for driving at least one hydraulic motor for rotating at least one tractor wheel. The downhole tractor further comprises a hydraulic power pack configured for supplying hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic supply lines. The hydraulic power pack comprises a pressure-setting valve provided in between the first hydraulic supply line and the second hydraulic supply line, wherein the pressure-setting valve is configured for feeding excess hydraulic fluid in the first hydraulic supply line to the second hydraulic supply line to increase the speed of the downhole tractor.

Apparatus, systems, and methods for sealing a wellbore

A retrievable bridge plug includes a housing that includes a slickline connector; a plurality of wheels coupled to the housing, each wheel adjustable from a retracted position within the housing to an extended position from the housing; a motor assembly within the housing and driveably coupled to the plurality of wheels; a seal coupled to the housing; and a controller configured to operate the motor assembly to move the housing through a wellbore on the plurality of wheels in the extended position in response to a particular force on the housing; and activate the seal to seal the wellbore from fluid circulation there through.

Movable device for inspecting a production line partially submerged in an expanse of water, suitable for negotiating a curve in the production line, and associated installation and method

A device comprises an assembly for attaching to and moving on the production line. The attachment and movement assembly comprises at least two clamps that can be actuated selectively to clamp the production line, the attachment and movement assembly comprising an active mechanism for moving the clamps longitudinally relative to each other. The attachment and movement assembly comprises a tilting mechanism for tilting the clamps relative to each other, between a position in which they are parallel to each other and a position in which they are tilted with respect to each other. The tilting mechanism comprises a flexion bar capable of switching from a straight configuration in the parallel position of the clamps to a curved configuration in the tilted position of the clamps.

Autonomous tractor using counter flow-driven propulsion

Provided is a wellbore tractor and method for operating a well system. The wellbore tractor, in one aspect, includes a base member, and one or more turbines fixed to the base member for rotating the base member in a first rotational direction based upon a first direction of fluid flow. The wellbore tractor, according to this aspect, further includes one or more wellbore engaging devices radially extending from the base member, the one or more wellbore engaging devices contactable with a surface of a wellbore for displacing the base member and one or more turbines axially downhole as the one or more turbines rotate in the first rotational direction.