Wet connection system, downhole system using wet connection system, and method thereof

A wet connection system including a first connector configured to connect to a first control line. The first connector includes at least one first pathway arranged communicate with the first control line, and a plug movable within the first connector; and, a second connector configured to connect to...

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Main Authors Samuelson, Marc N, Martin, Carl S, Werries, Michael
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 08.12.2016
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EARTH DRILLING
EARTH DRILLING, e.g. DEEP DRILLING
FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
MINING
OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR ASLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS
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Summary:A wet connection system including a first connector configured to connect to a first control line. The first connector includes at least one first pathway arranged communicate with the first control line, and a plug movable within the first connector; and, a second connector configured to connect to a second control line. The second connector includes a second pathway in communication with the second control line and a sleeve movable within the second connector; wherein the first and second connectors are each pressure balanced to prevent internal control line pressure or external borehole pressures from moving the plug and sleeve from their biased positions. Also included is a method of pressure balancing a hydraulic wet connection system in a downhole environment.
Bibliography:Application Number: AU20140275430