17938341. TUBING RETRIEVABLE SAFETY VALVE ASSEMBLY WITH SECONDARY FLAPPER AND SEAT simplified abstract (Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.)
Contents
- 1 TUBING RETRIEVABLE SAFETY VALVE ASSEMBLY WITH SECONDARY FLAPPER AND SEAT
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 TUBING RETRIEVABLE SAFETY VALVE ASSEMBLY WITH SECONDARY FLAPPER AND SEAT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
TUBING RETRIEVABLE SAFETY VALVE ASSEMBLY WITH SECONDARY FLAPPER AND SEAT
Organization Name
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
Inventor(s)
Merced Gonzalez of Singapore (SG)
Charles David Mcfate of Singapore (SG)
TUBING RETRIEVABLE SAFETY VALVE ASSEMBLY WITH SECONDARY FLAPPER AND SEAT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17938341 titled 'TUBING RETRIEVABLE SAFETY VALVE ASSEMBLY WITH SECONDARY FLAPPER AND SEAT
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a tubing retrievable safety valve assembly that includes a primary flapper, a secondary flapper, a flow tube, and a protective sleeve. The flow tube can be shifted between positions to control the movement of the primary flapper, while the protective sleeve can hold the secondary flapper in an open position or allow it to move to a closed position.
- Primary flapper
- Secondary flapper
- Flow tube
- Protective sleeve
- Shiftable positions for flow tube and protective sleeve
- Safety valve assembly for downhole applications
Potential Applications
The technology can be used in oil and gas wells, water wells, and other downhole applications where safety valves are needed to control flow and prevent accidents.
Problems Solved
The safety valve assembly helps prevent uncontrolled flow in wells, which can lead to environmental damage, equipment failure, and safety hazards for workers.
Benefits
- Improved safety in downhole operations - Prevents costly accidents and environmental damage - Allows for efficient control of flow in wells
Potential Commercial Applications
- Oil and gas industry - Water well drilling companies - Companies involved in downhole operations
Possible Prior Art
One possible prior art could be traditional safety valve assemblies used in downhole applications, which may not have the same features and functionality as the tubing retrievable safety valve assembly described in this patent application.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to existing safety valve assemblies in terms of efficiency and reliability?
The article does not provide a direct comparison between this tubing retrievable safety valve assembly and existing safety valve assemblies in terms of efficiency and reliability. Further research or testing may be needed to determine the performance differences between this technology and others on the market.
What are the potential challenges or limitations of implementing this technology in different downhole applications?
The article does not address the potential challenges or limitations of implementing this technology in various downhole applications. Factors such as compatibility with different well designs, operating conditions, and maintenance requirements could impact the widespread adoption of this safety valve assembly. Further studies or field tests may be necessary to evaluate these aspects.
Original Abstract Submitted
A tubing retrievable safety valve assembly and related methods are disclosed herein. The assembly includes a primary flapper, a secondary flapper, a flow tube, and a protective sleeve. The flow tube is shiftable between a downhole position that holds the primary flapper in an open position and an uphole position that allows the primary flapper to move to a closed position. The protective sleeve, when positioned in an uphole position, holds the secondary flapper valve in an open position. The protective sleeve is shiftable to a downhole position to allow the secondary flapper to move to a closed position, for example, upon failure of the primary flapper.
