Swellable metal for non-elastomeric O-rings, seal stacks, and gaskets
US11174700B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 13, 2017 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 13, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16J15/068
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Swellable metal sealing elements and methods for forming a seal in a wellbore using said swellable metal sealing elements. An example method comprises providing a swellable metal sealing element selected from the group consisting of an O-ring, a gasket, or a seal stack; wherein the swellable metal sealing element is disposed in or around a downhole tool disposed in the wellbore. The method further comprises exposing the swellable metal sealing element to a brine and allowing or causing to allow the swellable metal sealing element to swell.
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