A first cutter is provided on an edge region of a first surface of a gate valve member to be moveable across the flow path with the gate valve member along a first cutting plane. A first seal pocket is defined by a depression in the first surface of the gate valve, wherein a second peripheral seal surface is provided within the first seal pocket. The first valve seat and the gate valve member are axially moveable relative to each other to permit a portion of the first valve seat to become received into the first seal pocket of the gate valve member when said gate valve member is located within its second position to provide sealing engagement between the first and second peripheral seal surfaces.

A first cutter is provided on an edge region of a first surface of a gate valve member to be moveable across the flow path with the gate valve member along a first cutting plane. A first seal pocket is defined by a depression in the first surface of the gate valve, wherein a second peripheral seal surface is provided within the first seal pocket. The first valve seat and the gate valve member are axially moveable relative to each other to permit a portion of the first valve seat to become received into the first seal pocket of the gate valve member when said gate valve member is located within its second position to provide sealing engagement between the first and second peripheral seal surfaces.

A downhole pump used for a reciprocating pump system includes a barrel coupling to a tubing string and having a standing valve and includes a plunger coupling to a rod string and having a traveling valve. One or both of the valves can include an assembly comprising a housing, an insert, a ball, and a seat. The insert allowing for flow therethrough defines a ball stop at one end has a ball passage at the other end. The insert positions in flow passage of the housing, and one of the ends engages a shoulder in the passage. The insert is secured in the flow passage with metallic material metallurgically affixed between at least a portion of the insert and the flow passage. For example, brazing material can be brazed at the end of the insert to metallurgically affix the insert in the passage. The ball is positioned in the insert, and the seat is positioned adjacent an end of the insert. The assembly is then incorporated into components of the pump.

Embodiments of the present disclosure include a system for controlling a fluid flow. The system includes a valve body including a bore extending along an axis, an inlet, and an outlet, wherein a flow passage extends transverse the axis from the inlet to the outlet, a stem extending through the bore along the axis, and a valve member coupled to the stem. The valve member is movable along the axis, via the stem, between a closed position where the valve member blocks the flow passage to an open position where the valve member does not block the flow passage. The system also includes a balancing system coupled to the valve member, the balancing system comprising a tether and a balance member, wherein an opening force unseating the valve member is translated to the balance member.

An apparatus for controlling the injection pressure of an aqueous polymeric solution in an oil well is formed by: at least one pressure modulation valve, allowing, per valve, a maximum pressure loss of 5 bars practically without any mechanical deterioration, the one or more valves being connected in line with; a tube containing vortex modules, each creating a maximum pressure loss of 5 bars, practically without any mechanical deterioration, a vortex module being a section of tube, which is closed at one of its ends by a cap perforated with a hole, and which can be inserted into the detachable tube. The purpose of the apparatus is the ability to reduce the pressure to 100 bars with total mechanical deterioration of less than 10%. A method for using the apparatus is also contemplated.

An apparatus for controlling the injection pressure of an aqueous polymeric solution in an oil well is formed by: at least one pressure modulation valve, allowing, per valve, a maximum pressure loss of 5 bars practically without any mechanical deterioration, the one or more valves being connected in line with; a tube containing vortex modules, each creating a maximum pressure loss of 5 bars, practically without any mechanical deterioration, a vortex module being a section of tube, which is closed at one of its ends by a cap perforated with a hole, and which can be inserted into the detachable tube. The purpose of the apparatus is the ability to reduce the pressure to 100 bars with total mechanical deterioration of less than 10%. A method for using the apparatus is also contemplated.

Systems and methods for pressure testing of production tubing in an oil or gas well utilizing a valve having a first and second cylindrical body arranged for axial movement within a cylindrical housing. Movement within the cylindrical housing is regulated by introduction of hydraulic fluid into a cavity in the cylindrical housing and a spring. Systems and methods may further include the use of configuring the cylindrical bodies for sealing engagement with one another caused by movement of the cylindrical bodies within the cylindrical housing.

Systems and methods for pressure testing of production tubing in an oil or gas well utilizing a valve having a first and second cylindrical body arranged for axial movement within a cylindrical housing. Movement within the cylindrical housing is regulated by introduction of hydraulic fluid into a cavity in the cylindrical housing and a spring. Systems and methods may further include the use of configuring the cylindrical bodies for sealing engagement with one another caused by movement of the cylindrical bodies within the cylindrical housing.

An overpressure safety system for use with a distribution of pressurized fluid associated with hydrocarbon production operations includes a safety valve in fluid communication with a main bore of a fluid control manifold assembly. The safety valve has a blocking condition where the safety valve blocks a flow of pressurized fluid through the safety valve, and a venting condition where the safety valve provides a fluid flow path for the pressurized fluid at a set overpressure to pass through the safety valve. A valve member is moveable within the safety valve between a first position where a pressure side of the valve member blocks the flow of the pressurized fluid at a pressure below the set overpressure from passing through the safety valve, and a second position where the valve member provides a fluid flow path for the pressurized fluid at any pressure to pass through the safety valve.

Embodiments of the present disclosure include a system for determining a valve member position. The system includes a valve having a flow passage extending therethrough. The system also includes a valve member positioned in a cavity that intersects the flow passage, the valve member coupled to a valve stem that axially translates the valve member between an open position and a closed position. The system includes an actuator coupled to the valve stem, the actuator providing a motive force to drive the axial movement of the valve member via the valve stem. The system includes a closure cap coupled to the actuator, the closure cap comprising a sensor feature arranged within an interior portion of the closure cap, the sensor feature arranged to react to an input from an actuator piston indicative of an actuator piston position within the interior portion of the closure cap.