18080174. CLEANING A VALVE PROFILE IN A WELLHEAD simplified abstract (Saudi Arabian Oil Company)

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CLEANING A VALVE PROFILE IN A WELLHEAD

Organization Name

Saudi Arabian Oil Company

Inventor(s)

Mustafa Karakaya of Dhahran (SA)

Sohrat Baki of Dhahran (SA)

CLEANING A VALVE PROFILE IN A WELLHEAD - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18080174 titled 'CLEANING A VALVE PROFILE IN A WELLHEAD

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a tool for cleaning back pressure valves (BPVs) in wellheads. The tool includes a brush assembly with magnets that attach to the BPV rod, allowing the brush to clean the BPV profile effectively.

  • The tool includes a brush assembly with magnets that attach to the BPV rod.
  • The brush has bristles and magnets for effective cleaning.
  • The magnets help the tool navigate through the BPV profile in the wellhead.

Key Features and Innovation

  • Brush assembly with magnets for attachment to BPV rod.
  • Brush with bristles for cleaning BPV profile.
  • Magnets for easy navigation through the wellhead.

Potential Applications

The tool can be used in oil and gas wellheads to clean back pressure valves efficiently.

Problems Solved

The tool addresses the challenge of cleaning BPVs in wellheads effectively and efficiently.

Benefits

  • Improved cleaning of BPVs.
  • Enhanced maintenance of wellhead equipment.
  • Reduced downtime for maintenance activities.

Commercial Applications

  • Oil and gas industry for wellhead maintenance.
  • Service companies specializing in wellhead equipment maintenance.

Prior Art

Readers can explore prior patents related to wellhead cleaning tools and magnetic attachments for maintenance equipment.

Frequently Updated Research

Stay updated on advancements in wellhead maintenance tools and technologies for efficient operations.

Questions about Back Pressure Valve Profile Cleaning Tool

How does the brush assembly attach to the BPV rod?

The brush assembly includes magnets for easy attachment to the BPV rod, ensuring a secure connection during cleaning.

What are the benefits of using magnets in the tool for cleaning BPVs?

Magnets help the tool navigate through the BPV profile in the wellhead, ensuring thorough cleaning and maintenance.


Original Abstract Submitted

A back pressure valve (BPV) profile cleaning tool includes a brush assembly configured to attach to a BPV rod of a BPV lubricator tool and a second magnet configured to attach to an end of the BPV rod. The brush assembly includes a brush that includes a plurality of bristles and at least one first magnet. The brush further includes an outer diameter sized for insertion into a BPV profile of a wellhead. The second magnet includes an outer diameter sized to fit through the BPV profile of the wellhead.