摘要:
A remote controlled safety valve adapted for use in a well to shut-in production flow at a subsurface location. The valve operates by rotating a ball-type closure element after spacing the element from a pair of valve seats and then resealing the seats with the element after rotation is complete.
摘要:
A well pipe protector of split construction includes an elastomer body and a core in the form of a metal sheet embedded in the body, the sheet containing rows of through perforations which are elongated in the direction of the body axis, and the perforations in adjacent rows being staggered.
摘要:
A flexible flap is carried by a drill pipe protector in such a manner as to protect the pipe, inwardly of protector terminals, against corrosion. Also, the exterior of the protector is tapered to deflect corrosive mud away from the pipe and the flap ends.
摘要:
A surge absorber for cryogenic fluids comprises A. A FIRST CONTAINER FOR CONTAINING PRESSURIZED GAS, AND B. A SECOND CONTAINER TO RECEIVE SURGING CRYOGENIC LIQUID VIA AN INLET TO THE SECOND CONTAINER, THE UPPER INTERIOR OF THE SECOND CONTAINER BEING IN OPEN COMMUNICATION WITH THE INTERIOR OF THE FIRST CONTAINER SO THAT GAS IN THE FIRST CONTAINER IS INCREASINGLY PRESSURIZED AS CRYOGENIC LIQUID IS RECEIVED INTO THE SECOND CONTAINER.
摘要:
A well apparatus and method for communicating a plurality of flow conductor passages extending through a housing to enable controlled circulation between passages when desired while blocking flow through portions of the passages to assure a desired circulating flow path for performing various well operations. Increasing fluid pressure in either or both flow conductor passages establishes communication therebetween by operating a valve means while blocking flow in the other passage to obtain a desired flow circulation path. In the preferred embodiment the valve means for blocking the other flow conductor is located below the valve means to enable replacement of a standing valve by the use of fluid pressure movable tool trains without subjecting the producing formation to the fluid pressure circulating the tool train.
摘要:
Subsurface well apparatus and method of operating same, wherein a controlled ball valve or closure means is provided, with means for mounting same in a well tubing for normally opening and closing flow through the well tubing, and wherein a fluid flow control assembly having a replacement ball valve therewith is adapted to be dropped in or otherwise lowered through the well tubing so as to position same above said controlled ball valve for subsequent operation of said replacement valve to thereafter serve as a replacement for said controlled valve.
摘要:
A new and improved subsurface safety valve which is inserted into well tubing without requiring removal of the tubing, and which replaces worn, deteriorated and fully or partially inoperative safety valves in the well tubing to prevent blow-outs in wells. The replacement subsurface safety valve may be subsequently removed after insertion without requiring removal of the well tubing.
摘要:
A subsurface well apparatus for connection in a production tubing having a housing with a controlled ball type bore closure means therein for normally controlling flow of fluid through the bore of the tubing and adapted to receive, secure and operate a replaceable means for controlling flow in the bore of the housing when the closure means malfunctions. The means for controlling flow in the bore is installed and retrieved from the housing through the bore of the tubing by a method utilizing pressure in the bore of the tubing.
摘要:
A mud saver valve adapted to be disposed below a kelly for controlling the discharge of mud through the kelly into the drill string and for preventing loss of mud at the derrick floor from the kelly when it is disconnected with the mud saver valve from the drill string, wherein means are provided for preventing a closure of the mud saver valve, even though the mud supply pressure to the kelly is cut off, if there is well pressure in the drill string which might blow out upon a disconnection of the kelly, whereby the danger of having a well blowout upon a disconnection of the kelly may be avoided.