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Energized seal system and method

US9835005B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 31, 2014
Grant dateDec 5, 2017
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Expiry dateOct 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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