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System and method for regulating pressure within a well annulus

US8353351B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 2010
Grant dateJan 15, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 9, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B33/076
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Pressure within a subsea well is managed as temperature within the well fluctuate. The management of the pressure mitigates stress to the structure of the well caused by the pressure. To manage the pressure, fluid is received from and/or provided to the well to reduce and/or increase pressure within the well.

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