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Safety valve with electrical actuator and tubing pressure balancing

US9068425B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 16, 2013
Grant dateJun 30, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 16, 2033

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

Abstract

A well tool for use with a subterranean well can include a flow passage extending longitudinally through the well tool, an internal chamber containing a dielectric fluid, and a flow path which alternates direction, and which provides pressure communication between the internal chamber and the flow passage. A method of controlling operation of a well tool can include actuating an actuator positioned in an internal chamber of the well tool, a dielectric fluid being disposed in the chamber, and the chamber being pressure balanced with a flow passage extending longitudinally through the well tool, and varying the actuating, based on measurements made by at least one sensor of the well tool.

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