Core barrel valve assembly
US6708784B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 21, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 23, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 21, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B21/10
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention relates to a method for a valve, which valve comprises a movable valve body (6) having a first side (9) facing a means for supplying pressurized fluid and influenced in the supply direction by a force from said fluid, and a second side (11) influenced in opposite direction by a force from said fluid, which valve is provided with at least one connection (8) connecting the first side (9) of the valve body with the second side (11) of the valve body, and also comprising a spring (20) for opening the valve by displacing the valve body from a closed position to an open position, said method comprising the following steps: a pressurized fluid is supplied to the valve in closed position so that the valve remains closed; the supply of pressurised fluid to the closed valve ceases, a force equalization then occurs between said first (9) and second (11) sides thereby enabling the spring to open the valve, and a pressurized fluid is supplied to the valve in open position and the valve remains open. The invention also relates to a valve for performing the method and to a system for wire line core drilling including such a valve.
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