Gas lift valves are typically equipped with a variety of mandrels. This article will explain the different types and configurations of mandrels and discuss the taper and uses of these valves. Ultimately, you'll be able to choose the right valve for your needs. But first, let's review some of the basic concepts of mandrels. Here are three basic types and how they work.
Configurations of Gas Lift Valves
Gas lift valves have several configurations. Depending on their size, they may be balanced, unbalanced, or have multiple elements. In each case, a square sharp-edged seat and a ball on the stem have a different OD than the port bore. Similarly, the equivalent port area is determined by the lateral surface area of a right circular cone, based on the ball/seat contact area. In each configuration, the area decreases as the stem travels.
The side pocket mandrel is particularly beneficial in gas-lift applications. It offsets the valve configuration from the flow path of production. Additionally, select designs are equipped with an internally mounted orienting sleeve. This sleeve helps the slick-line locate the pockets and align a kickover tool for the valve installation process. ALTEC offers both 1-inch and 1-1/2 inch inside diameter pocket profiles.
Types of Mandrels
Mandrels are a popular tool used in milling. Mandrels are solid cylindrical bars with a tapered end that has a larger diameter on one side than the other. The mandrel is positioned between two centers and has slots for lathe dogs and a protected center hole for the dead centers. Different types of mandrels have different uses, and some can be fitted with stop collars.
Multipacket mandrels are typically used for annular liquid production, where high-flow rates are needed. Multipacket mandrels are available with either internal or external ports. If an annular liquid production system is required, a mandrel with internal ports is best. Wells with large casings should use mandrels with five pockets. To install these valves, special wireline kickover tools are needed.
Their Uses
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Their Taper
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While some tapers are purely ornamental, others have a functional function. They have an important mechanical property. If the tapers are of the same angle, they will automatically line up. In other words, the taper angles of both males and females should be the same. Smaller angles will tend to lock together, while large angles will never lock together. The taper is an important feature of the stem, as it is the most visible part of the pipe.
Their tool Discriminator
The tool discriminator 42 varies based on the pressure applied by various tools. The pen 70 controls the appearance of the drawn line, while variations and movement of the pressure point indicate a tool such as a keyboard. The totem 22 has a constant pressure when resting on the touchscreen display 14. This constant pressure is used as a reference when calibrating the weight of the totem. Using these two features, the tool discriminator 42 provides an efficient method to distinguish between active and passive tools.
The discriminator isolates the tool foot portion by comparing the touchpoints on the touchscreen display 14. In this way, it is possible to identify the orientation of a tool by simply comparing the relative sizes and positions of the touchpoints. This way, the tool discriminator 42 can configure its functions. The tool discriminator 42 also identifies which keys are touchable, which allows the user to select the tool that best suits their needs.
