Electrically actuated insert safety valve
First Claim
1. A method of operating an insert safety valve in a subterranean well, the method comprising:
- installing the insert safety valve in a flow passage which extends longitudinally through an outer safety valve;
making electrical contact between at least one first electrical connector of the insert safety valve and at least one second electrical connector; and
operating the insert safety valve, thereby selectively permitting and preventing flow through the flow passage.
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Abstract
A method of operating an insert safety valve in a subterranean well can include installing the insert safety valve in a flow passage which extends longitudinally through an outer safety valve, making electrical contact between the insert safety valve and an electrical connector, and operating the insert safety valve, thereby selectively permitting and preventing flow through the flow passage. An insert safety valve can include a closure assembly which selectively permits and prevents flow through a longitudinal flow passage, and at least one electrical connector which electrically connects to another electrical connector external to the insert safety valve.
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25 Claims
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1. A method of operating an insert safety valve in a subterranean well, the method comprising:
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installing the insert safety valve in a flow passage which extends longitudinally through an outer safety valve; making electrical contact between at least one first electrical connector of the insert safety valve and at least one second electrical connector; and operating the insert safety valve, thereby selectively permitting and preventing flow through the flow passage. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. An insert safety valve, comprising:
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a closure assembly which selectively permits and prevents flow through a longitudinal flow passage; and at least one first electrical connector which makes direct electrical contact with at least one second electrical connector of an outer safety valve when the insert safety valve is positioned in the outer safety valve. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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