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Safety valve lock out system and method

US7252149B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 15, 2004
Grant dateAug 7, 2007
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Expiry dateJan 7, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B2200/05
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A safety valve lock out system and method. In a described embodiment, a method of locking out a safety valve in a subterranean well includes the steps of: flowing a hardenable fluid into the safety valve; and preventing a closure device of the safety valve from closing with the hardenable fluid.

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