An isolator sub is disclosed. The isolator sub can include a first rod having a first coupling feature disposed at a first end. The isolator sub can also include a second rod having a second coupling feature disposed at a first end, where the first rod is electrically conductive. The isolator sub ca
An isolator sub is disclosed. The isolator sub can include a first rod having a first coupling feature disposed at a first end. The isolator sub can also include a second rod having a second coupling feature disposed at a first end, where the first rod is electrically conductive. The isolator sub can further include an isolator made of an electrically non-conductive material and having a first complementary coupling feature and a second complementary coupling feature, where the first coupling feature couples to the first complementary coupling feature, and where the second coupling feature couples to the second complementary coupling feature. The isolator sub can also include an outer housing coupled to the first rod, the second rod, and the isolator, where the outer housing is electrically conductive and has at least one third coupling feature configured to electrically couple to an electrical cable.
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1. An isolator sub for use in a wellbore of a subterranean wellbore of a subterranean formation, the isolator sub comprising: a first rod comprising at least one first rod wall forming a first rod cavity, wherein the first rod further comprises a first coupling feature disposed at a first end;a seco
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An isolator sub for use in a wellbore of a subterranean wellbore of a subterranean formation, the isolator sub comprising: a first rod comprising at least one first rod wall forming a first rod cavity, wherein the first rod further comprises a first coupling feature disposed at a first end;a second rod comprising at least one second rod wall forming a second rod cavity, wherein the second rod further comprises a second coupling feature disposed at a first end, wherein the second rod is electrically conductive;an isolator comprises an electrically non-conductive material, at least one isolator wall, a first complementary coupling feature, and a second complementary coupling feature, wherein the at least one isolator wall forms an isolator cavity, wherein the first coupling feature couples to the first complementary coupling feature, and wherein the second coupling feature couples to the second complementary coupling feature; andan outer housing disposed around and coupled to the first rod, the second rod, and the isolator, wherein the outer housing is electrically conductive and comprises at least one third coupling feature, wherein the at least one third coupling feature is configured to electrically couple to an electrical cable,wherein the isolator physically separates the first rod and the second rod, and wherein the isolator prevents direct electrical and physical communication between the first rod and the second rod. 2. The isolator sub of claim 1, wherein the outer housing comprises: a cylinder comprising a first outer housing coupling feature; andan end nut mechanically coupled to the cylinder and comprising a second outer housing coupling feature, wherein the second outer housing coupling feature mechanically couples to the first outer housing coupling feature. 3. The isolator sub of claim 2, wherein the at least one third coupling feature is disposed on the end nut. 4. The isolator sub of claim 2, further comprising: a spacer disposed between the cylinder, the end nut, and a spacer coupling feature disposed on the first rod, wherein the spacer is electrically non-conductive. 5. The isolator sub of claim 2, wherein the second rod further comprises a cylinder coupling feature that couples to a complementary cylinder coupling feature disposed on the cylinder. 6. The isolator sub of claim 1, wherein the first rod avoids direct electrical contact with the outer housing. 7. The isolator sub of claim 1, wherein the first rod cavity, the second rod cavity, and the isolator cavity form a continuous isolator sub cavity along an assembled length of the first rod, the isolator, and the second rod. 8. The isolator sub of claim 1, wherein the first rod cavity, the second rod cavity, and the isolator cavity each have a substantially uniform similar cross-sectional shape and size relative to each other. 9. The isolator sub of claim 1, wherein the first rod further comprises a first tubing coupling feature disposed at a second end, wherein the first tubing coupling feature is configured to mechanically couple to a first tubing pipe. 10. The isolator sub of claim 9, wherein the second rod further comprises a second tubing coupling feature disposed at a second end, wherein the second tubing coupling feature is configured to mechanically couple to a second tubing pipe. 11. The isolator sub of claim 10, wherein the second tubing pipe is electrically conductive, and wherein electrical power received by the outer housing from the electrical cable flows through the second rod to the second tubing pipe. 12. The isolator sub of claim 10, wherein the second tubing pipe is electrically conductive, and wherein electrical power received by the second rod from the second tubing pipe flows through the outer housing to the electrical cable. 13. The isolator sub of claim 1, wherein the isolator comprises at least one material that withstands high amounts of force, wherein the first complementary coupling feature and the second complementary coupling feature of the isolator can withstand a torque of approximately 2400 pound-feet during a field operation, wherein the torque is measured rotationally around a length of the isolator. 14. The isolator sub of claim 1, wherein the first rod is electrically non-conductive. 15. A system for applying power into a wellbore within a subterranean formation, the system comprising: a casing disposed within the wellbore having a first cavity running therethrough, wherein the casing is electrically conductive;a tubing string disposed within the first cavity, wherein the tubing string comprises a top neutral section positioned proximate to an entry point of the wellbore and a power-transmitting section positioned below the top neutral section;a first isolator sub positioned between the top neutral section and the power-transmitting section of the tubing string, wherein the first isolator sub comprises: a first rod mechanically coupled to the top neutral section, wherein the first rod comprises a first coupling feature disposed at a first distal end;a second rod mechanically coupled to the power-transmitting section, wherein the second rod comprises a second coupling feature disposed at a second proximal end, wherein the second rod is electrically conductive;a first isolator comprises an electrically non-conductive material, a first complementary coupling feature and a second complementary coupling feature, wherein the first coupling feature couples to the first complementary coupling feature, and wherein the second coupling feature couples to the second complementary coupling feature; anda first outer housing coupled to the first rod, the second rod, and the first isolator, wherein the outer housing is electrically conductive and comprises at least one third coupling feature;a power source positioned above the entry point and electrically coupled to the outer housing using the at least one third coupling feature; andan electrical load electrically coupled to the power-transmitting section of the tubing string and disposed within the wellbore,wherein the isolator physically separates the first rod and the second rod, and wherein the isolator prevents direct electrical and physical communication between the first rod and the second rod. 16. The system of claim 15, further comprising: a second isolator sub positioned between a bottom neutral section and the power-transmitting section of the tubing string, wherein the first isolator sub comprises: a third rod mechanically coupled to the bottom neutral section of the tubing string, wherein the third rod comprises a fourth coupling feature disposed at a third distal end;a fourth rod mechanically coupled to the power-transmitting section, wherein the fourth rod comprises a fifth coupling feature disposed at a fourth proximal end, wherein the fourth rod is electrically conductive;a second isolator comprises the electrically non-conductive material, a fourth complementary coupling feature, and a fifth complementary coupling feature, wherein the fifth coupling feature couples to the fifth complementary coupling feature, and wherein the fourth coupling feature couples to the fourth complementary coupling feature; anda second outer housing coupled to the third rod, the fourth rod, and the second isolator, wherein the outer housing is electrically conductive and comprises at least one sixth coupling feature,wherein the second isolator sub is inverted relative to the first isolator sub. 17. The system of claim 15, wherein the wellbore reaches a pressure of approximately 15,000 pounds per square inch. 18. The system of claim 15, wherein the power-transmitting section of the tubing string weighs approximately 200,000 pounds. 19. The system of claim 15, wherein the wellbore has an ambient temperature of approximately 625° F. 20. The system of claim 15, wherein the wellbore contains hydrogen sulfide.
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