Abstract:
Wellbore electrical cables according to the invention include at least one insulated conductor, at least one layer of armor wires surrounding the insulated conductor, and a polymeric material disposed in the interstitial spaces formed between armor wires and interstitial spaces formed between the armor wire layer and insulated conductor which may further include wear resistance particles or even short fibers, and the polymeric material may further form a polymeric jacket around an outer, layer of armor wires. The insulated conductor is formed from a plurality of metallic conductors encased in an insulated jacket. The invention also discloses a method of preparing a cable by extruding first layer of polymeric material upon at least one insulated conductor; serving a first layer of armor wires upon the polymeric material; softening the polymeric material to partially embed armor wires; extruding a second layer of polymeric material over the armor wires; serving a second layer outer armor wires thereupon; softening the polymeric material to partially embed the second armor wire layer; and optionally extruding a third layer of polymeric material over the outer armor wires embedded in the second layer of polymeric material. Further disclosed are methods of using the cables of the invention in seismic and wellbore operations, including logging operations.
Abstract:
Disclosed are wellbore electric cable components, methods of manufacturing such components, and cables incorporating the components. Particularly, ruggedized optical fibers useful for forming slickline electric cables are described. The ruggedized optical fiber components contain one or more coated optical fibers, metallic conductors, non-fiber-reinforced resins, and long-fiber-reinforced resins. The optical fiber(s) are generally positioned in the center of the component, while the metallic conductors are helically disposed around the metallic conductors. The long-fiber-reinforced resin forms an outer jacket around the combination of optical fibers and metallic conductors. A non-fiber-reinforced resin is disposed directly upon the metallic conductors, between the conductors and long-fiber-reinforced resin.
Abstract:
An electrical cable is provided which includes a coated electrical conductor, a polymeric protective layer which traps any coating flakes, a first insulating jacket disposed adjacent to the electrical conductor and having a first relative permittivity. A second insulating jacket disposed adjacent to the first insulating jacket and having a second relative permittivity that is less than the first relative permittivity. In another aspect of the present invention, a method is provided for manufacturing a cable that includes providing a coated electrical conductor, extruding a polymeric protective layer over the coated electrical conductor, extruding a first insulating jacket over the protective polymeric layer, and extruding a second insulating jacket thereon. Cables of the invention may further include armor wire layers or even current return conductors.
Abstract:
A torque-balanced, gas-blocking wireline cable and a method of making the cable includes an electrically conductive cable core for transmitting electrical power and surrounding inner and outer layers of a plurality of armor wires. Gas blocking is achieved by placing a soft polymer layer over the core before the inner wires are cabled thereon. The inner wires imbed partially into the soft polymer layer such that no gaps are left between the inner wires and the core. A second soft polymer layer is optionally extruded over the inner wires before the outer wires are applied. The second soft polymer layer fills any spaces between the inner and outer wire layers and prevents pressurized gas from infiltrating between the wires. The inner wires have larger diameters than the outer wires such that the inner wires carry approximately 60% of the load and torque imbalance is prevented.
Abstract:
A method for manufacturing a component includes a step of providing at least one metallic element. A surface of the at least one metallic element is modified to facilitate a bonding of the at least one metallic element to a polymeric layer. The polymeric layer is then bonded to the at least one metallic element to form the component.
Abstract:
A method of forming a motor winding wire for use in an oilfield application can include providing a conductive core; layering an insulating polymer layer about the core for electrical isolation thereof; adding an outer polymer layer about the insulating polymer layer to provide contaminant resistance; providing a sealable casing that comprises an oil-fillable space; disposing the motor winding wire within the oil-fillable space of the casing; filling the oil-fillable space with oil; and sealing the sealable casing to seal the oil in the oil-fillable space.
Abstract:
A technique facilitates the employment of an electric submersible pumping system or other well system downhole into a wellbore. The electric motor system is coupled with a signal carrying cable for conveyance to a desired downhole location in the wellbore. The signal carrying cable is constructed with sufficient strength to solely support the electric motor system during deployment and use in the wellbore without addition of a separate supporting mechanism.
Abstract:
A technique utilizes micro-coil which is formed as a composite to enable use at substantial depths and/or with substantial flow rates. The micro-coil is formed as a tubing with a multi-layered tubing wall. The composite tubing wall provides substantial strength and longevity which allows deployment of the micro-coil in a much wider variety of well treatment applications, such as applications having substantial flow rates and/or applications at substantial well depths.
Abstract:
Embodiments disclosed herein relate to a method and a system to deploy a downhole pump within a well. The system includes the downhole pump disposed in a well, the downhole pump having a motor, and a cable having at least one strength member layer bonded to a cable core, in which a first end is connected to a power source disposed at a surface of the well and a second end is connected to the downhole pump. The cable is configured to support and power the downhole pump in the well.
Abstract:
A technique facilitates the employment of an electric submersible pumping system or other well system downhole into a wellbore. The electric motor system is coupled with a signal carrying cable for conveyance to a desired downhole location in the wellbore. The signal carrying cable is constructed with sufficient strength to solely support the electric motor system during deployment and use in the wellbore without addition of a separate supporting mechanism.