ABOUT CTS-BPV
Field experience. Purposeful innovation.
Discover the thinking behind the Complete Test System Back Pressure Valve.
THE INVENTOR
James Craycraft
An idea shaped by the work.
James Craycraft invented the CTS-BPV on the North Slope in 2019. Its purpose grew from the practical demands of BOP testing.
WHY IT EXISTS
Addressing a specific field challenge.
BOP testing can require crews to pull the BPV or replace it with a two-way check valve.
The CTS-BPV was developed to allow testing while maintaining bottom-hole pressure and well control.
A practical response to a practical challenge.
PRODUCT AND COMPANY
CTS-BPV. Northern Oil Solutions.
The CTS-BPV is a product of Northern Oil Solutions. U.S. Patent 11,053,769 was granted in July 2021 and assigned to Northern Oil Solutions.
U.S. Patent Reference
U.S. Patent 11,053,769
Granted
Assigned to Northern Oil Solutions.
Guiding Purpose
What guides the design.
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Control
Maintain bottom-hole pressure and well control.
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Simplicity
Simplify the BOP testing process.
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Durability
Keep durability central to the design.
LET'S TALK
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