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Piston actuated chemical injection valve

US4562854A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 27, 1984
Grant dateJan 7, 1986
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Expiry dateSep 27, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/2934
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

An injection valve for injecting chemicals into a well which is actuated by a piston having an upwardly and a downwardly directed metal cup seal with a resilient seal therebetween and a gas pressure charge above the piston acting to close the injection valve. Oil may be provided in the body between the gas charge and the piston for acting as a barrier. The gas charge may be placed in a closed gas container having a rupturable portion with a piercing means for opening the container. The container may include oil.

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