Electrical actuation of a valve in a wellhead assembly
US12291939B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Grant date | May 6, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 16, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B33/04
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system includes a tubing hanger configured to be positioned in a wellhead assembly, the tubing hanger configured to support a tubing string, the tubing hanger including: a bore extending at least partially through the tubing hanger; and a valve disposed along the bore of the tubing hanger, wherein the valve is configured to control the flow of a fluid medium through the bore, and wherein the valve includes: an electrical actuator, wherein the electrical actuator is disposed at least partially within the tubing hanger, and wherein the electrical actuator is configured to selectively open or close the valve in response to one or more electrical signals.
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