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High pressure high temperature (HPHT) well tool control system and method

US9316076B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 2011
Grant dateApr 19, 2016
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Expiry dateAug 25, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49407
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Methods and apparatus are disclosed. The problems of damage and failure of solenoid valves in high pressure high temperature environments and the problem of difficult repair of solenoid valves are addressed through reduction of the possibility of damage to the ball seat and/or seals and through a modular design to increase the ease of repair and adjustment in the event repair is needed.

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