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Downhole tractor comprising an improved hydraulic system

US10816017B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 12, 2018
Grant dateOct 27, 2020
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Expiry dateJun 12, 2038

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF15B2211/6055
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A downhole tractor having a hydraulic system for driving a plurality of hydraulic cylinders and a plurality of hydraulic motors. The system comprises: a hydraulic power pack; a first hydraulic supply line for supplying hydraulic fluid to the plurality of hydraulic cylinders; a second hydraulic supply line for supplying hydraulic fluid to plurality of hydraulic motors; a valve section comprising a respective part of first hydraulic supply line and a further respective part of second hydraulic supply line, valve section further comprising an inlet for receiving hydraulic fluid, and a set of valves, and a hydraulic bypass supply line coupled to hydraulic power pack for supplying hydraulic fluid directly to the inlet of valve section bypassing at least part of first hydraulic supply line and second hydraulic supply line. The first and the second hydraulic supply line each comprise two parts connected via respective part in the valve section. Each respective part is connected to a respective sub-set of plurality of hydraulic components. The valve section configured for individually controlling flow of hydraulic fluid into each respective part of hydraulic supply lines.

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