This paper describes the development and field testing of a wireline-retrievable, subsurface safety valve tailored for jet pump production systems. An examination of earlier safety system components adapted to hydraulic pump enhanced production systems is provided to show the evolution of design features involved in this new valve. From conceptual design stages to the actual field implementation and operation, a versatile pump power fluid-operated safety valve specifically designed for jet pumps is presented.

Keywords:
differential pressure, society of petroleum engineers, installation, safety valve, jet pump application, multiphase pump, jet pump, assembly, completion equipment, operation
Subjects:
Artificial Lift Systems, Hydraulic and jet pumps, Completion Selection and Design, Completion equipment
Copyright 1992, Society of Petroleum Engineers
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