E21B2200/05

WET SHOE SYSTEM
20220228461 · 2022-07-21 ·

A downhole assembly includes a float tool configured to be connected to a casing string and including one or more one-way valves configured to permit fluid flow in a downhole direction and to prevent fluid flow in an uphole direction, and a first wiper plug configured to be deployed into a well via the casing string and engage the float tool. The first wiper plug comprises a valve element that is configured to prevent fluid flow through the first wiper plug at least in the uphole direction.

Subterranean formation fracking and well stack connector

A well stack connector has the following features. A drive ring is carried by a housing and is rotatable relative to the housing. A clamp is within the housing. The clamp is moveable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. In the engaged position, the clamp engages the first well device to the second well device. In the disengaged position, the clamp allows the first well device to become unrestrained from the second well device. A linkage is coupled to the drive ring, the housing and the clamp. The linkage is moveable, by rotation of the drive ring, between a first position supporting the clamp in the engaged position and a second position supporting the clamp in the disengaged position.

Flapper valve with beam spring

A flapper valve assembly that includes a tubular forming an interior passageway and comprising an internal shoulder; a valve seat forming a portion of the interior passageway and spaced from the internal shoulder to form a flapper chamber; a flapper plate that is pivotably mounted to the tubular at a pivot point and positioned within the flapper chamber; wherein the flapper plate is pivotable within the flapper chamber between a valve closed and valve open position; and a first spring extending within the flapper chamber and engaging the flapper plate such that the flapper plate is biased towards the valve closed position; wherein the first spring comprises spaced right and left arms that are in contact with the flapper plate; and wherein, when the flapper plate is in the valve closed position, each of the right and left arms extends away from the flapper plate and towards the internal shoulder.

ACTUATING A FRANGIBLE FLAPPER RESERVOIR ISOLATION VALVE
20210396094 · 2021-12-23 ·

A method for wellbore fluid flow control in which a frangible flapper is disposed in a wellbore. The frangible flapper is engaged to a flow tube disposed within the wellbore to keep the frangible flapper in a biased open position to allow fluid flow through the wellbore. The method includes moving the flow tube longitudinally in a first direction within the wellbore and relative to the frangible flapper. The method includes responsive to moving the flow tube longitudinally in the first direction, disengaging the flow tube from the frangible flapper. The method includes responsive to disengaging the flow tube from the frangible flapper, causing the frangible flapper to move from the biased open position to an unbiased shut position. The method includes responsive to the frangible flapper moving to the unbiased shut position, stopping fluid flow within the wellbore from a downhole location downhole of the frangible flapper.

MONITORING OIL HEALTH IN SUBSURFACE SAFETY VALVES
20210396095 · 2021-12-23 ·

A subsurface safety valve for controlling fluid flow in a wellbore including a monitoring sub having a hydraulic connection port and defining a piston bore. The monitoring sub defining a hydraulic circuit extending between the hydraulic connection port and the piston bore. The monitoring sub comprising a sensing assembly incorporated in the hydraulic circuit that is operable to measure a degradation level of fluid in the hydraulic circuit. A flapper sub attached to the monitoring sub. A piston disposed in the piston bore of the monitoring sub. A flow tube positioned between the monitoring sub and the flapper attached to a downhole end of the monitoring sub and in contact with the flapper, the flow tube having a protrusion in contact with the piston. A return spring positioned in a cavity defined between the flow tube and the flapper sub, biasing the flow tube towards the monitoring sub.

Equalizing device for safety valves

A subsurface safety valve for controlling fluid flow in a well conduit incorporating a pressure equalizing feature. The safety valve includes a body member having a longitudinal bore, a valve actuator having axial movement within the longitudinal bore and a valve that restricts flow through the longitudinal bore. An equalization fluid flow passageway provides a fluid path between the longitudinal bore above the valve and the longitudinal bore below the valve. An equalizing device is located within the equalization fluid flow passageway and configured to resist sand and debris effects on its operation, the equalizing device regulating flow through the equalization fluid flow passageway and operated by the valve actuator prior to opening the valve.

Downhole hydrogen sulfide neutralizer
11199079 · 2021-12-14 · ·

Systems and methods for neutralizing a hydrogen sulfide within a subterranean well include a hydrogen sulfide neutralizing tool having a tubular member. A tool shell circumscribes the tubular member, defining tool annular space between an outer diameter surface of the tubular member and an inner diameter surface of the tool shell. A sacrificial rod is located within the tool annular space and is formed of a material that produces metal sulfide when exposed to the hydrogen sulfide. An uphole perforation has an opening extending through a sidewall of the tubular member, defining a fluid flow path between the tool annular space and the internal bore of the tubular member. A downhole perforation is located downhole of the uphole perforation and hays an opening extending through the sidewall of the tubular member, defining a fluid flow path between the tool annular space and the internal bore of the tubular member.

Plug with a resettable closure member

A plug with a resettable closure member including a body defining a flow bore and a closure member seat, a closure assembly connected to the body, the assembly includes a closure member and a magnetic catch disposed to hold the closure member in an open position, the magnetic catch being configured to release the closure member upon a selected hydrodynamic load upon the closure member.

MODULAR SAFETY VALVE SYSTEM, VALVE MODULE AND METHOD OF SETTING PARAMETERS OF A VALVE SYSTEM
20210381336 · 2021-12-09 · ·

A modular downhole safety valve system comprising a plurality of valve modules being selectable in the field, the valve modules being connectable to one another in the field to define a modular safety valve having desired parameters and is ready for downhole deployment without additional certification.

METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR FRACING
20210372227 · 2021-12-02 ·

Example of the present disclosure relate to a frac plug. More specifically, embodiments are directed towards a frac plug with a flapper, wherein the flapper is configured to set and unset based on a pressure differential and/or fluid flow associated with the frac plug.