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Barrier side pocket mandrel and gas life valve

US8881825B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 22, 2011
Grant dateNov 11, 2014
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Expiry dateSep 26, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B34/107
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A gas lift barrier valve mandrel assembly includes a longitudinally extending tubular member that defines a production conduit and has a central longitudinal axis. A side pocket mandrel has a first pocket for accepting a gas lift barrier valve and has a first central axis. The side pocket mandrel has a second pocket for accepting a gas lift barrier valve and has a second central axis. The central axis of the production conduit, first axis and second axis are non-coaxial and are parallel to one another. A first passage fluidly connects an outside of the mandrel to an inside of the first pocket. A second passage fluidly connects the inside of the first pocket to an inside of the second pocket. A third passage fluidly connects the inside of the second pocket to the production conduit. A fourth passage connects the first pocket to the production conduit and allows insertion of a gas lift barrier into the first pocket. A fifth passage connects the second pocket to the production conduit and allows insertion of a gas lift barrier into the second pocket.

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