Dump valve
Patent
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OSTI ID:6171147
A swab assembly is provided having a dump valve responsive to fluid pressure and drag which will dump the fluid load should either fluid load or drag or the effect of both fluid load and drag become abnormal. Also if the fluid pressure and/or drag become abnormal, the fluid load on the cup will be released and wash away foreign material causing abnormal drag. When the cup is dumped the pulling capabilities of the wireline truck can concentrate on overcoming the drag. The dump valve opens to wide open position and remains open to dump the fluid to assist in washing away solid materials above the cup. A swab assembly also is provided which with normal drag and an overload, may be pulled relatively slowly, but if pulled too rapidly will result in the load on the swab being dumped to protect the swab assembly and the pulling apparatus from damage. 15 claims.
- Assignee:
- Double Diamond Co.
- Patent Number(s):
- US 4274484
- OSTI ID:
- 6171147
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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