Bearing assemblies that include a plurality of polycrystalline diamond (PCD) bearing elements, bearing apparatuses including such bearing assemblies, and methods of operating and fabricating such bearing assemblies and apparatuses are disclosed. In an embodiment, the plurality of PCD bearing elements of one or more of the bearing assemblies disclosed herein include at least one first PCD bearing element. At least a portion of the first PCD bearing element exhibits a coercivity of about 125 Oersteds or more and a specific magnetic saturation of about 14 Gauss.Math.cm3/gram or less. The first PCD bearing element includes a bearing surface with at least one groove formed therein. In an embodiment, the plurality of PCD bearing elements also include at least one second PCD bearing element. The second PCD bearing element exhibits a coercivity that is less than and a specific magnetic saturation that is greater than the first PCD bearing element.

Bearing assemblies that include a plurality of polycrystalline diamond (PCD) bearing elements, bearing apparatuses including such bearing assemblies, and methods of operating and fabricating such bearing assemblies and apparatuses are disclosed. In an embodiment, the plurality of PCD bearing elements of one or more of the bearing assemblies disclosed herein include at least one first PCD bearing element. At least a portion of the first PCD bearing element exhibits a coercivity of about 125 Oersteds or more and a specific magnetic saturation of about 14 Gauss.Math.cm3/gram or less. The first PCD bearing element includes a bearing surface with at least one groove formed therein. In an embodiment, the plurality of PCD bearing elements also include at least one second PCD bearing element. The second PCD bearing element exhibits a coercivity that is less than and a specific magnetic saturation that is greater than the first PCD bearing element.

The present disclosure relates to downhole tools containing bearings with cladding on their surfaces. The cladding contains a low dilution zone. In specific embodiments, the downhole tools may be roller cone drill bits, also sometimes referred to as rotary cone drill bits. The present disclosure further relates to processes for applying cladding to bearings.

The present disclosure relates to downhole tools containing bearings with cladding on their surfaces. The cladding contains a low dilution zone. In specific embodiments, the downhole tools may be roller cone drill bits, also sometimes referred to as rotary cone drill bits. The present disclosure further relates to processes for applying cladding to bearings.

The present disclosure relates to nested bearings and seals for use in roller cone drill bits. The bearing may include a bearing member, such as a flange or bushing, that is nested with a seal boss.

The present disclosure relates to nested bearings and seals for use in roller cone drill bits. The bearing may include a bearing member, such as a flange or bushing, that is nested with a seal boss.

Bearing systems configured for use on a downhole tool may include a tensioner bolt having a complementary nut, the tensioner bolt and nut sized and shaped to secure the rolling cutter member to a head. A radial bearing may include an annular sleeve sized and shaped to surround the head. A shaft washer may be sized and shaped to surround the head between an enlarged head of the tensioner bolt and the annular sleeve. A bearing element may be configured for positioning proximate the head, the bearing element comprising an upper surface configured for sliding, frictional contact with a lower surface of the shaft washer.

Bearing systems configured for use on a downhole tool may include a tensioner bolt having a complementary nut, the tensioner bolt and nut sized and shaped to secure the rolling cutter member to a head. A radial bearing may include an annular sleeve sized and shaped to surround the head. A shaft washer may be sized and shaped to surround the head between an enlarged head of the tensioner bolt and the annular sleeve. A bearing element may be configured for positioning proximate the head, the bearing element comprising an upper surface configured for sliding, frictional contact with a lower surface of the shaft washer.

Disclosed herein is a pressure compensation system for a bottom hole assembly. The disclosed pressure compensation system improves the responsiveness of a hydraulically actuated component carried by the bottom hole assembly.

Disclosed herein is a pressure compensation system for a bottom hole assembly. The disclosed pressure compensation system improves the responsiveness of a hydraulically actuated component carried by the bottom hole assembly.