Energized seal system and method
US9835005B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 31, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 5, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B33/03
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Present embodiments include a sealing system configured to be disposed about a first wellhead component, wherein the sealing system includes a first seal and a pre-charging system configured to exert a first initial lateral loading force on the first seal to increase a first initial seal contact pressure of the first seal.
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