Safety valve with electrical actuator and tubing pressure balancing
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
E21B-043/12
E21B-034/06
E21B-047/00
E21B-047/09
E21B-034/00
출원번호
US-0718951
(2012-12-18)
등록번호
US-9010448
(2015-04-21)
우선권정보
WO-PCT/US2011/066514 (2011-12-21)
발명자
/ 주소
Williamson, Jr., Jimmie R.
Scott, Bruce E.
출원인 / 주소
Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.
대리인 / 주소
Smith IP Services, P.C.
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초록▼
A well tool for use with a subterranean well can include a flow passage extending longitudinally through the well tool, an internal chamber containing a dielectric fluid, and a flow path which alternates direction, and which provides pressure communication between the internal chamber and the flow p
A well tool for use with a subterranean well can include a flow passage extending longitudinally through the well tool, an internal chamber containing a dielectric fluid, and a flow path which alternates direction, and which provides pressure communication between the internal chamber and the flow passage. A method of controlling operation of a well tool can include actuating an actuator positioned in an internal chamber of the well tool, a dielectric fluid being disposed in the chamber, and the chamber being pressure balanced with a flow passage extending longitudinally through the well tool, and varying the actuating, based on measurements made by at least one sensor of the well tool.
대표청구항▼
1. A well tool for use with a subterranean well, the well tool comprising: a flow passage extending longitudinally through the well tool;an internal chamber containing a dielectric fluid;a flow path which provides pressure communication between the internal chamber and the flow passage, and which in
1. A well tool for use with a subterranean well, the well tool comprising: a flow passage extending longitudinally through the well tool;an internal chamber containing a dielectric fluid;a flow path which provides pressure communication between the internal chamber and the flow passage, and which includes at least two reversals in flow direction, thereby preventing migration of well fluid into the internal chamber, wherein the flow path comprises multiple flow path sections that extend longitudinally from an upper manifold to a lower manifold, wherein alternating opposite ends of adjacent flow path sections are placed in fluid communication with each other by the upper and lower manifolds, and wherein each of the upper and lower manifolds is connected to at least three flow path sections; andan electrical actuator in the dielectric fluid, wherein the actuator displaces a pressure transmission device which isolates the chamber from the flow passage. 2. The well tool of claim 1, wherein the pressure transmission device comprises a bellows. 3. The well tool of claim 1, wherein the pressure transmission device comprises a piston. 4. A well tool for use with a subterranean well, the well tool comprising: a flow passage extending longitudinally through the well tool;an internal chamber containing a dielectric fluid; anda flow path which alternates direction, and which provides pressure communication between the internal chamber and the flow passage, wherein the chamber is in fluid communication with a source of chemical treatment fluid via a conduit extending to a remote location, and wherein an electrical line extends through the conduit and supplies electrical power to an actuator in the chamber. 5. A well tool for use with a subterranean well, the well tool comprising: a flow passage extending longitudinally through the well tool;an internal chamber containing a dielectric fluid;a flow path which provides pressure communication between the internal chamber and the flow passage, and which includes at least two reversals in flow direction, thereby preventing migration of well fluid into the internal chamber, wherein the flow path comprises multiple flow path sections that extend longitudinally from an upper manifold to a lower manifold, wherein alternating opposite ends of adjacent flow path sections are placed in fluid communication with each other by the upper and lower manifolds, and wherein each of the upper and lower manifolds is connected to at least three flow path sections; andan actuator in the dielectric fluid, wherein a force output by the actuator varies, based on a displacement of an operating member of the well tool by the actuator. 6. The well tool of claim 5, further comprising a displacement sensor which senses the displacement of the operating member. 7. The well tool of claim 5, wherein the displacement of the operating member causes displacement of a closure member which selectively permits and prevents flow through the flow passage. 8. The well tool of claim 5, wherein the displacement of the operating member actuates an equalizing valve which equalizes pressure across the closure member. 9. A safety valve for use in a subterranean well, the safety valve comprising: a flow passage extending longitudinally through the safety valve;an internal chamber containing a dielectric fluid;a flow path which provides pressure communication between the internal chamber and the flow passage, and which includes at least two reversals in flow direction, thereby preventing migration of well fluid into the internal chamber, wherein the flow path comprises multiple flow path sections that extend longitudinally from an upper manifold to a lower manifold, wherein alternating opposite ends of adjacent flow path sections are placed in fluid communication with each other by the upper and lower manifolds, and wherein each of the upper and lower manifolds is connected to at least three flow path sections;an actuator exposed to the dielectric fluid;an operating member; anda closure member having open and closed positions, wherein the closure member respectively permits and prevents flow through the flow passage,wherein the actuator displaces the operating member, which causes displacement of the closure member between the open and closed positions, and wherein the actuator displaces a pressure transmission device which isolates the chamber from the flow passage. 10. The safety valve of claim 9, wherein the pressure transmission device comprises a bellows. 11. The safety valve of claim 9, wherein the pressure transmission device comprises a piston. 12. A safety valve for use in a subterranean well, the safety valve comprising: a flow passage extending longitudinally through the safety valve;an internal chamber containing a dielectric fluid;a flow path which alternates direction, and which provides pressure communication between the internal chamber and the flow passage;an actuator exposed to the dielectric fluid;an operating member; anda closure member having open and closed positions, wherein the closure member blocks flow through the flow passage when the closure member is in the closed position, wherein the actuator displaces the operating member, which causes displacement of the closure member between the open and closed positions, wherein the chamber is in fluid communication with a source of the dielectric fluid via a conduit extending to a remote location, and wherein a line extends through the conduit to the actuator. 13. A safety valve for use in a subterranean well, the safety valve comprising: a flow passage extending longitudinally through the safety valve;an internal chamber containing a dielectric fluid;a flow path which alternates direction, and which provides pressure communication between the internal chamber and the flow passage;an actuator exposed to the dielectric fluid;an operating member; anda closure member having open and closed positions, wherein the closure member respectively permits and prevents flow through the flow passage, wherein the actuator displaces the operating member, which causes displacement of the closure member between the open and closed positions, wherein the chamber is in fluid communication with a source of chemical treatment fluid via a conduit extending to a remote location, and wherein a line extends through the conduit to the actuator. 14. A safety valve for use in a subterranean well, the safety valve comprising: a flow passage extending longitudinally through the safety valve;an internal chamber containing a dielectric fluid;a flow path which provides pressure communication between the internal chamber and the flow passage, and which includes at least two reversals in flow direction, wherein the flow path comprises multiple flow path sections that extend longitudinally from an upper manifold to a lower manifold, wherein alternating opposite ends of adjacent flow path sections are placed in fluid communication with each other by the upper and lower manifolds, and wherein each of the upper and lower manifolds is connected to at least three flow path sections;an actuator exposed to the dielectric fluid;an operating member;a closure member having open and closed positions, wherein the closure member blocks flow through the flow passage when the closure member is in the closed position, and wherein the actuator displaces the operating member, which causes displacement of the closure member between the open and closed positions; anda pressure relief device, wherein the pressure relief device permits the dielectric fluid to flow into the flow passage in response to pressure in the chamber exceeding a predetermined pressure level. 15. A safety valve for use in a subterranean well, the safety valve comprising: a flow passage extending longitudinally through the safety valve;an internal chamber containing a dielectric fluid;a flow path which provides pressure communication between the internal chamber and the flow passage, and which includes at least two reversals in flow direction, wherein the flow path comprises multiple flow path sections that extend longitudinally from an upper manifold to a lower manifold, wherein alternating opposite ends of adjacent flow path sections are placed in fluid communication with each other by the upper and lower manifolds, and wherein each of the upper and lower manifolds is connected to at least three flow path sections;an actuator exposed to the dielectric fluid;an operating member;a closure member having open and closed positions, wherein the closure member blocks flow through the flow passage when the closure member is in the closed position, and wherein the actuator displaces the operating member, which causes displacement of the closure member between the open and closed positions; anda force sensor which senses a force applied by the actuator. 16. The safety valve of claim 15, wherein the force applied by the actuator is controlled, based on measurements made by the force sensor. 17. A safety valve for use in a subterranean well, the safety valve comprising: a flow passage extending longitudinally through the safety valve;an internal chamber containing a dielectric fluid;a flow path which provides pressure communication between the internal chamber and the flow passage, and which includes at least two reversals in flow direction, wherein the flow path comprises multiple flow path sections that extend longitudinally from an upper manifold to a lower manifold, wherein alternating opposite ends of adjacent flow path sections are placed in fluid communication with each other by the upper and lower manifolds, and wherein each of the upper and lower manifolds is connected to at least three flow path sections;an actuator exposed to the dielectric fluid;an operating member; anda closure member having open and closed positions, wherein the closure member blocks the flow passage when the closure member is in the closed position, wherein the actuator displaces the operating member, which causes displacement of the closure member between the open and closed positions, and wherein a force output by the actuator varies, based on a displacement of the operating member by the actuator. 18. The safety valve of claim 17, further comprising a displacement sensor which senses the displacement of the operating member. 19. The safety valve of claim 17, wherein the displacement of the operating member actuates an equalizing valve which equalizes pressure across the closure member.
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