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Discharge coefficient determination of a managed pressure drilling choke/valve

US10533386B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 12, 2014
Grant dateJan 14, 2020
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Expiry dateJan 15, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01F25/15
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method is provided for determining a discharge coefficient of a managed pressure drilling choke/valve as a function of valve opening position. The method comprises: a flow of air/gas through the choke/valve; measuring a velocity of the air/gas flow at an inlet of the choke/valve; and measuring a pressure drop of the air/gas flow across the choke/valve.

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