18185884. ONE WAY FLOW BLOWOUT PREVENTER SIDE PORT simplified abstract (SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY)
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ONE WAY FLOW BLOWOUT PREVENTER SIDE PORT
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Mohammed N. Almannai of Dhahran (SA)
ONE WAY FLOW BLOWOUT PREVENTER SIDE PORT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18185884 titled 'ONE WAY FLOW BLOWOUT PREVENTER SIDE PORT
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a blowout preventer stack with a vertical bore, horizontal bore, side port, rams, and a one-way check valve for controlling fluid flow.
- The blowout preventer stack has a body with a vertical bore and a horizontal bore intersecting the vertical bore.
- A side port extends from the vertical bore to an outer side surface of the body.
- Two rams are placed in the horizontal bore, movable within the bore to and from the vertical bore.
- A one-way check valve is connected to the side port, allowing fluid flow into the stack while blocking fluid from exiting.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Vertical and horizontal bores for fluid control.
- Side port for additional fluid flow options.
- Rams for sealing off the bore.
- One-way check valve for controlling fluid flow direction.
Potential Applications: The blowout preventer stack can be used in oil drilling operations to prevent blowouts and control fluid flow in the well.
Problems Solved: The technology addresses the need for reliable blowout prevention and fluid control in drilling operations.
Benefits:
- Enhanced safety in drilling operations.
- Improved control over fluid flow.
- Prevention of blowouts and other accidents.
Commercial Applications: The blowout preventer stack can be used by oil and gas companies in drilling operations to enhance safety and efficiency.
Questions about Blowout Preventer Stack: 1. How does the one-way check valve improve fluid control in the blowout preventer stack? 2. What are the main advantages of having rams in the horizontal bore of the blowout preventer stack?
Original Abstract Submitted
A blowout preventer stack may include a body with a vertical bore and a horizontal bore intersecting the vertical bore. The blowout preventer stack may include a side port extending from the vertical bore to an outer side surface of the body. The blowout preventer stack may also include a pair of rams disposed in the horizontal bore, each ram disposed at opposite ends of the horizontal bore and moveable within the horizontal bore to and from the vertical bore. The blowout preventer stack includes a one-way check valve coupled to the side port of the body. The one-way check valve may allow fluid flow into the blowout preventer stack and block fluid flow from exiting the blowout preventer stack.
