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HYDRAULIC FUSE

The present disclosure relates to a hydraulic fuse comprising: a fuse body defining a plenum, the plenum comprising: an inlet configured to couple to a first fluid location; and an outlet configured to couple to a second fluid location. The hydraulic fuse further comprises a first fuse element arranged to close the inlet, the first fuse element configured to open the inlet when a pressure differential between the first fluid location and the plenum reaches a first threshold; and a second fuse element arranged to close the outlet, the second fuse element configured to open the outlet when a pressure differential between the plenum and the second fluid location reaches a second threshold, wherein the first threshold is higher than the second threshold

TOE VALVE
20240229600 · 2024-07-11 ·

A downhole tool includes a body defining a bore axially therethrough and a port in communication with the bore and extending radially through the body, an inner cap positioned in the port, the inner cap sealing the port, and an outer cap positioned in the port. The outer cap is spaced apart from the inner cap, and the outer cap seals the port, such that a chamber is defined between the inner and outer caps in the port. The inner cap is configured to move toward outer cap in response to a first pressure differential between bore and the chamber across the outer cap. The inner cap is configured to dislodge the outer cap from the port in response to the inner cap engaging the outer cap and a second pressure differential between the bore and an exterior of the downhole tool being reached across the inner cap.

TOE VALVE
20240229600 · 2024-07-11 ·

A downhole tool includes a body defining a bore axially therethrough and a port in communication with the bore and extending radially through the body, an inner cap positioned in the port, the inner cap sealing the port, and an outer cap positioned in the port. The outer cap is spaced apart from the inner cap, and the outer cap seals the port, such that a chamber is defined between the inner and outer caps in the port. The inner cap is configured to move toward outer cap in response to a first pressure differential between bore and the chamber across the outer cap. The inner cap is configured to dislodge the outer cap from the port in response to the inner cap engaging the outer cap and a second pressure differential between the bore and an exterior of the downhole tool being reached across the inner cap.

Frustum-shaped rupture disk having line of weakness
10228068 · 2019-03-12 · ·

A rupture disk (200) having a line of weakness (235) is disclosed. In one embodiment, a frustum-shaped rupture disk has a shear-scored line of weakness located in one or more of a central truncated portion (220), an angled frustum portion (230), a flange portion (210), and in the areas of transition between a flange portion and an angled frustum portion, and between an angled frustum portion and a central truncated portion. In another embodiment, a frustum-shaped rupture disk has an angled frustum portion, with a line of weakness in the angled frustum portion. A stiffening member may be provided to stiffen a central truncated portion of a frustum-shaped rupture disk.

Butterfly vent

A pressure relief device is disclosed. The pressure relief device may take the form of a butterfly vent, including paired burst panels or blow-out portions that are configured to open in a manner similar to a butterfly flapping its wings. Upon opening, the paired burst panels may contact each other, thereby absorbing kinetic energy. The burst panels may be positioned within a frame or may be formed or cut from a single sheet. A cord may be provided between the burst panels to retain the burst panels and/or ensure that the burst panels open substantially simultaneously. The pressure relief device also may include an activation mechanism to control the opening of the burst panels, one or more hinge members, and/or a braking member.

Butterfly vent

A pressure relief device is disclosed. The pressure relief device may take the form of a butterfly vent, including paired burst panels or blow-out portions that are configured to open in a manner similar to a butterfly flapping its wings. Upon opening, the paired burst panels may contact each other, thereby absorbing kinetic energy. The burst panels may be positioned within a frame or may be formed or cut from a single sheet. A cord may be provided between the burst panels to retain the burst panels and/or ensure that the burst panels open substantially simultaneously. The pressure relief device also may include an activation mechanism to control the opening of the burst panels, one or more hinge members, and/or a braking member.

Temperature Responsive Pressure Relief Filter Vent Device for Storage Drums
20180299020 · 2018-10-18 ·

A temperature responsive pressure relief filter vent device for a storage drum having an annular sleeve member composed of a fusible material, such as a polymer or low melt temperature metal. The mating portion of the device is externally threaded and the fusible sleeve member is internally and externally threaded. With this structure, the fusible sleeve is mated with the eternally threaded mating portion and this assembly is then mounted into the threaded opening of a drum, thereby securing the pressure relief device onto the drum. Under elevated temperature conditions, as the temperature of the fusible sleeve approaches or reaches the melting point of the fusible material, the sleeve will soften or melt sufficiently such that pressure buildup within the drum causes the pressure relief device to be expelled from the drum.

Temperature Responsive Pressure Relief Filter Vent Device for Storage Drums
20180299020 · 2018-10-18 ·

A temperature responsive pressure relief filter vent device for a storage drum having an annular sleeve member composed of a fusible material, such as a polymer or low melt temperature metal. The mating portion of the device is externally threaded and the fusible sleeve member is internally and externally threaded. With this structure, the fusible sleeve is mated with the eternally threaded mating portion and this assembly is then mounted into the threaded opening of a drum, thereby securing the pressure relief device onto the drum. Under elevated temperature conditions, as the temperature of the fusible sleeve approaches or reaches the melting point of the fusible material, the sleeve will soften or melt sufficiently such that pressure buildup within the drum causes the pressure relief device to be expelled from the drum.

Toe valve

A downhole tool includes a body defining a bore axially therethrough and a port in communication with the bore and extending radially through the body, an inner cap positioned in the port, the inner cap sealing the port, and an outer cap positioned in the port. The outer cap is spaced apart from the inner cap, and the outer cap seals the port, such that a chamber is defined between the inner and outer caps in the port. The inner cap is configured to move toward outer cap in response to a first pressure differential between bore and the chamber across the outer cap. The inner cap is configured to dislodge the outer cap from the port in response to the inner cap engaging the outer cap and a second pressure differential between the bore and an exterior of the downhole tool being reached across the inner cap.

Toe valve

A downhole tool includes a body defining a bore axially therethrough and a port in communication with the bore and extending radially through the body, an inner cap positioned in the port, the inner cap sealing the port, and an outer cap positioned in the port. The outer cap is spaced apart from the inner cap, and the outer cap seals the port, such that a chamber is defined between the inner and outer caps in the port. The inner cap is configured to move toward outer cap in response to a first pressure differential between bore and the chamber across the outer cap. The inner cap is configured to dislodge the outer cap from the port in response to the inner cap engaging the outer cap and a second pressure differential between the bore and an exterior of the downhole tool being reached across the inner cap.