17960998. PRODUCTION SUB INCLUDING A FLUID FLOW ASSEMBLY HAVING A PAIR OF RADIAL BURST DISCS simplified abstract (Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.)

PRODUCTION SUB INCLUDING A FLUID FLOW ASSEMBLY HAVING A PAIR OF RADIAL BURST DISCS

Organization Name

Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.

Inventor(s)

Ibrahim El Mallawany of Al-Khobar (SA)

Sean Canning of Carrollton TX (US)

Joseph Ray Collins of Carrollton TX (US)

PRODUCTION SUB INCLUDING A FLUID FLOW ASSEMBLY HAVING A PAIR OF RADIAL BURST DISCS - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17960998 titled 'PRODUCTION SUB INCLUDING A FLUID FLOW ASSEMBLY HAVING A PAIR OF RADIAL BURST DISCS

Simplified Explanation

The present disclosure describes a production sub with a fluid flow assembly positioned in each of a plurality of production ports, which includes burst discs and sealing members to control fluid flow.

• The production sub includes a tubular with production ports for fluid flow control.
• Each fluid flow assembly consists of burst discs and sealing members to regulate fluid flow.
• The burst discs and sealing members work together to control the flow of fluid radially within the production sub.

Potential Applications

This technology could be applied in oil and gas production systems, chemical processing plants, and any other industrial applications requiring precise fluid flow control.

Problems Solved

This technology solves the problem of uncontrolled fluid flow in production systems, ensuring safety and efficiency in operations.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include improved safety, increased efficiency, and reduced downtime due to its precise fluid flow control capabilities.

Potential Commercial Applications

One potential commercial application of this technology could be in the oil and gas industry for well production and monitoring systems.

Possible Prior Art

Prior art may include similar fluid flow control devices used in various industrial applications, but the specific combination of burst discs and sealing members as described in this disclosure may be novel.

How does this technology compare to existing fluid flow control devices in terms of reliability and cost-effectiveness?

This article does not provide a direct comparison to existing fluid flow control devices in terms of reliability and cost-effectiveness. Further research and testing would be needed to evaluate these aspects.

What are the potential challenges in implementing this technology in different industrial settings?

The article does not address the potential challenges in implementing this technology in different industrial settings. Factors such as compatibility, installation complexity, and maintenance requirements could pose challenges that need to be explored further.

Original Abstract Submitted

The present disclosure, in at least one aspect, provides a production sub, a well system, and a method. The production sub, in one aspect, includes a tubular having a length (l), an inside ID, an OD, and a sidewall thickness (t), a plurality of production ports extending through the sidewall thickness (t) and coupling the inside diameter (ID) and the outside diameter (OD), and a fluid flow assembly positioned in each of the plurality of production ports. Each fluid flow assembly, in one aspect, includes a radially interior burst disc, a radially exterior burst disc, a sealing member positioned in a chamber created between the radially interior burst disc and the radially exterior burst disc, and a sealing member seat located in the chamber proximate the radially exterior burst disc, the sealing member configured to engage with the sealing member seat as fluid is pushing the sealing member radially outward.