Sequential hydraulic control system for use in a subterranean well
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
G01V-003/00
E21B-043/12
E02B-027/00
출원번호
US-0213438
(2000-04-14)
국제출원번호
PCT/US00/010116
(2000-04-14)
§371/§102 date
20021001
(20021001)
국제공개번호
WO01/063089
(2001-08-30)
발명자
/ 주소
Purkis,Daniel G.
Reid,Michael A.
출원인 / 주소
WellDynamics, Inc.
대리인 / 주소
Smith IP Services, P.C.
인용정보
피인용 횟수 :
17인용 특허 :
28
초록▼
A sequential hydraulic well control system provides actuator selection and operation utilizing pressure applied to hydraulic lines in a sequence. In a disclosed embodiment, an actuation control device of a well control system includes multiple pistons, at least one of which is included in a latch fo
A sequential hydraulic well control system provides actuator selection and operation utilizing pressure applied to hydraulic lines in a sequence. In a disclosed embodiment, an actuation control device of a well control system includes multiple pistons, at least one of which is included in a latch for selectively permitting and preventing displacement of another of the pistons. When one of the pistons displaces in response to pressure applied sequentially to hydraulic inputs of the control device, an associated actuator is placed in fluid communication with the inputs.
대표청구항▼
What is claimed is: 1. An actuation control device for use in a subterranean well, the device comprising: first and second hydraulic inputs; first and second hydraulic outputs; and a sequence detecting mechanism, the mechanism placing the first hydraulic input in fluid communication with the first
What is claimed is: 1. An actuation control device for use in a subterranean well, the device comprising: first and second hydraulic inputs; first and second hydraulic outputs; and a sequence detecting mechanism, the mechanism placing the first hydraulic input in fluid communication with the first hydraulic output, and placing the second hydraulic input in fluid communication with the second hydraulic output, only when fluid pressure is generated at the first hydraulic input prior to fluid pressure being generated at the second hydraulic input. 2. The device according to claim 1, further comprising a third hydraulic input, and wherein the sequence detecting mechanism prevents fluid communication between the first hydraulic input and the first hydraulic output, and prevents fluid communication between the second hydraulic input and the second hydraulic output, when fluid pressure is generated at the third hydraulic input. 3. The device according to claim 1, wherein the mechanism permits fluid communication between the first and second hydraulic outputs only when fluid pressure has not been generated at the first hydraulic input prior to fluid pressure being generated at the second hydraulic input. 4. The device according to claim 1, wherein the mechanism includes a first piston responsive to fluid pressure generated at the first hydraulic input and a latch responsive to fluid pressure generated at the second hydraulic input, the latch selectively permitting and preventing displacement of the first piston. 5. The device according to claim 4, wherein the latch permits displacement of the first piston only when fluid pressure is generated at the second hydraulic input after fluid pressure is generated at the first hydraulic input. 6. The device according to claim 4, wherein the latch includes an engagement structure, the structure engaging the first piston and thereby preventing displacement of the first piston when fluid pressure is generated at the second hydraulic input before fluid pressure is generated at the first hydraulic input. 7. The device according to claim 4, wherein the latch includes a second piston, the second piston having first, second and third positions relative to the first piston, the latch preventing displacement of the first piston when the second piston is in the first position and when the second piston is in the third position. 8. The device according to claim 7, wherein the second piston is in the first position when fluid pressure has not been generated at the second hydraulic input, wherein the second piston displaces from the first to the third position when fluid pressure is generated at the second hydraulic input prior to fluid pressure being generated at the first hydraulic input, and wherein the second piston displaces from the first to the second position when fluid pressure is generated at the second hydraulic input after fluid pressure has been generated at the first hydraulic input. 9. The device according to claim 1, wherein the sequence detecting mechanism prevents fluid communication between the first and second hydraulic outputs only when fluid pressure is generated at the first hydraulic input prior to fluid pressure being generated at the second hydraulic input. 10. The device according to claim 1, further comprising a valve selectively permitting and preventing fluid communication between the first and second hydraulic outputs. 11. The device according to claim 10, wherein the sequence detecting mechanism closes the valve when fluid pressure is generated at the first hydraulic input prior to fluid pressure being generated at the second hydraulic input. 12. The device according to claim 1, further comprising first and second valves, the first valve selectively permitting and preventing fluid communication between the first hydraulic input and the first hydraulic output, and the second valve selectively permitting and preventing fluid communication between the second hydraulic input and the second hydraulic output. 13. The device according to claim 12, wherein the sequence detecting mechanism includes a member engageable with at least one of the first and second valves for operation thereof. 14. The device according to claim 13, wherein the member engages the first valve and opens the first valve when fluid pressure is generated at the first hydraulic input prior to fluid pressure being generated at the second hydraulic input. 15. The device according to claim 13, wherein at least the first valve is a check valve, and wherein the member engages and opens the check valve, displacing a closure of the check valve a substantial distance relative to a seat of the check valve, when fluid pressure is generated at the first hydraulic input prior to fluid pressure being generated at the second hydraulic input. 16. The device according to claim 1, further comprising a pressure relief valve interconnected to the first hydraulic output, the pressure relief valve permitting fluid flow therethrough only when fluid pressure is generated at the first hydraulic input prior to fluid pressure being generated at the second hydraulic input and fluid pressure generated at the first hydraulic input is greater than a predetermined fluid pressure. 17. An actuator for use in a subterranean well, the device comprising: an actuator member configured for actuation of a well tool upon displacement of the actuator member; first and second hydraulic inputs; and a sequence detecting mechanism, the mechanism permitting displacement of the actuator member only when fluid pressure is generated at the first hydraulic input prior to fluid pressure being generated at the second hydraulic input. 18. The actuator according to claim 17, further comprising a third hydraulic input, and wherein the sequence detecting mechanism prevents displacement of the actuator member when fluid pressure is generated at the third hydraulic input. 19. The actuator according to claim 17, wherein the mechanism prevents displacement of the actuator member when fluid pressure has not been generated at the first hydraulic input prior to fluid pressure being generated at the second hydraulic input. 20. The actuator according to claim 17, wherein the mechanism includes a first piston responsive to fluid pressure generated at the first hydraulic input and a latch responsive to fluid pressure generated at the second hydraulic input, the latch selectively permitting and preventing displacement of the first piston. 21. The actuator according to claim 20, wherein the latch permits displacement of the first piston only when fluid pressure is generated at the second hydraulic input after fluid pressure is generated at the first hydraulic input. 22. The actuator according to claim 20, wherein the latch includes an engagement structure, the structure engaging the first piston and thereby preventing displacement of the first piston when fluid pressure is generated at the second hydraulic input before fluid pressure is generated at the first hydraulic input. 23. The actuator according to claim 20, wherein the latch includes a second piston, the second piston having first, second and third positions relative to the first piston, the latch preventing displacement of the first piston when the second piston is in the first position and when the second piston is in the third position. 24. The actuator according to claim 23, wherein the second piston is in the first position when fluid pressure has not been generated at the second hydraulic input, wherein the second piston displaces from the first to the third position when fluid pressure is generated at the second hydraulic input prior to fluid pressure being generated at the first hydraulic input, and wherein the second piston displaces from the first to the second position when fluid pressure is generated at the second hydraulic input after fluid pressure has been generated at the first hydraulic input. 25. The actuator according to claim 20, wherein the actuator member is formed as a part of the first piston.
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