Patent classifications
E21B17/026
Cable connectors for use downhole
A cable system for use downhole includes a connector assembly having a body and a bore formed therethrough; a conductor disposed through the bore of the connector assembly; and a first insulation layer disposed around the conductor. An insulator tube is disposed around the conductor and has an end attached to the first insulation layer. The insulator tube may be made of a thermoplastic material. A graphite containing sealing member is disposed in the bore and disposed between the insulator tube and the body of the connector assembly.
DOWNHOLE WELL TOOL WITH GROOVE
A downhole well tool includes a tool body attached to a well string, a sealing packer element partially circumscribing the tool body from a first circumferential end to a second circumferential end, a side groove formed at least partially in the tool body and positioned between the first circumferential end and the second circumferential end of the sealing packer element, and a fluid conduit disposed within the tool body and extending to the side groove. The sealing packer element expands and seals against an inner wall of a wellbore. The side groove forms a channel in an exterior surface of the tool body between the first circumferential end and the second circumferential end of the sealing packer element, and the fluid conduit includes at least one nozzle positioned at the side groove, where the fluid conduit flows a fluid into the channel of the side groove.
Deploying a downhole safety valve with an artificial lift system
A fluid end is coupled to and configured to be driven by an electric motor. A shear interconnect is at an uphole end of the electric submersible pump. The shear interconnect is configured to shear a cable line between the electric submersible pump and a topside facility. The shear interconnect is configured to shear the cable at the electric submersible pump. A safety valve is arranged to cease flow within a wellbore, in which the electric submersible pump is installed, when the safety valve is in a closed position.
DOWNHOLE DEVICE WITH BYPASS CAPABILITIES
Provided is a downhole device, a well system, and a method. The downhole device, in one aspect, includes a tubular housing, the tubular housing having a length (L) and a sidewall thickness (t) defining an inside diameter (ID) an outside diameter (OD). The downhole device, according to this aspect, further includes a control line bypass channel located in the outside diameter (OD) of the sidewall thickness (t) and extending along an entirety of the length (L).
DOWNHOLE DEVICE EMPLOYING A RADIAL AND AXIAL RETENTION MECHANISM
Provided is a downhole device, a well system, and a method. The downhole device, in one aspect, includes a tubular housing, the tubular housing having a length (L) and a sidewall thickness (t) defining an inside diameter (ID) an outside diameter (OD). The downhole device, according to this aspect, further includes a control line bypass channel located in the outside diameter (OD) of the sidewall thickness (t) and extending along an entirety of the length (L). The downhole device according to this aspect further includes a radial retention mechanism extending across the control line bypass channel, the radial retention mechanism configured to radially fix a control line within the control line bypass channel, and an axial retention mechanism positioned in the control line bypass channel, the axial retention mechanism configured to frictionally and axially fix the control line within the control line bypass channel.
Over element line protector and method
An over element line protector comprises a body having a first major surface including a first curvature of a first radius and a second major surface including a second curvature having a second smaller radius. The second radius is smaller than the first radius. The body has a longitudinal extent and a central region aligned with and along the longitudinal extent. The central region is of a first thickness. Wing regions extend laterally from the central region and have a second smaller thickness than the first thickness. A passageway is located in the central region extending along the longitudinal extent of the body configured to protect a line therein.
Automatic cable and device deployment system
A method performed during a run-in-hole process for a casing section includes applying pressure to a cable against an outer portion of the casing section. Additionally, the method includes ultrasonic welding the cable to the outer portion of the casing section while the pressure is applied to the cable against the outer portion of the casing section.
DOWNHOLE ROTARY SLIP RING JOINT TO ALLOW ROTATION OF ASSEMBLIES WITH ELECTRICAL AND FIBER OPTIC CONTROL LINES
Provided is a downhole rotary slip ring joint, a well system, and a method for accessing a wellbore. The downhole rotary slip ring joint, in one aspect, includes an outer mandrel, an inner mandrel operable to rotate relative to the outer mandrel, an outer mandrel communication connection coupled to the outer mandrel, and an inner mandrel communication connection coupled to the inner mandrel. The downhole rotary slip ring joint, according to this aspect, further includes a passageway extending through the outer mandrel and the inner mandrel, the passageway configured to provide continuous coupling between the outer mandrel communication connection and the inner mandrel communication connection regardless of a rotation of the inner mandrel relative to the outer mandrel, wherein the downhole rotary slip ring joint is operable to be coupled to a wellbore access tool.
DOWNHOLE ROTARY SLIP RING JOINT TO ALLOW ROTATION OF ASSEMBLIES WITH MULTIPLE CONTROL LINES
Provided is a downhole rotary slip ring joint, a well system, and a method for accessing a wellbore. The downhole rotary slip ring joint, in one aspect, includes an outer mandrel, an inner mandrel operable to rotate relative to the outer mandrel, first and second outer mandrel communication connections coupled to the outer mandrel. The downhole rotary slip ring joint, according to this aspect, further includes first and second inner mandrel communication connections coupled to the inner mandrel, a first and second passageway extending through the outer mandrel and the inner mandrel, the first and second passageway configured to provide continuous coupling between the second outer mandrel communication connection and the second inner mandrel communication connection regardless of a rotation of the inner mandrel relative to the outer mandrel, wherein the downhole rotary slip ring joint is operable to be coupled to a wellbore access tool.
Fastening means for fastening of a cable to a tubular body
A fastening means is for attaching a cable to a tubular body. The tubular body has a sleeve with a first end face and a second end face. The fastening means has a first attachment part arranged with a first abutment surface for resting against the first end face; a second attachment part arranged with a second abutment surface for resting against the second end face; both the first attachment part and the second attachment part including a through cable recess; and a tightening device for pulling the first attachment part and the second attachment part towards each other. The fastening means is characterized by the first attachment part and the second attachment part being adjustably connected in a spaced-apart manner via the tightening device.