Thermally-controlled valves and methods of using the same in a wellbore
CA 2776435 C · Owner: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc. · Inventors: Parlin, Joseph D.; Bayh, Russell Irving, Iii; Meaders, Michael Wade
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Methods of operating a downhole tool comprise thermally-controlling the tool by sensing a temperature and controlling the tool in response to the sensed temperature. Thermally-controlled downhole tools comprise a control element responsive to a change in temperature that control flow into out of, or through a wellbore. Methods and systems for servicing a wellbore comprise using a thermally-controlled tool comprising a thermally-controlled valve (TCV) in a wellbore. The TCV includes a valve body comprising an injection port for allowing material to flow into or out of the wellbore and an opening/closing mechanism for regulating flow of the material through the injection port in response to a …
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- Filed September 30, 2004 and granted September 16, 2014. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended September 30, 2024.
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