System and Method for Controlling Flow in a Pipe Using a Finger Valve

摘要

Described herein is a system and method for controlling flow in a pipe string using a finger valve. Specifically, the disclosure describes a finger valve comprising a base pipe and a sliding sleeve. The base pipe can comprise a finger port, one or more fingers; and one or more hinges, each of the hinges connecting one of the fingers to the base pipe. The sliding sleeve can comprise a sliding sleeve having a first sleeve with in inner surface comprising a void and a depressor. The first sleeve can be positionable in a first position and a second position. In the first position, the depressor can push the one or more fingers into a closed position. In the second position, the void can rest at least one of the one or more fingers, allowing the at least one of the one or more fingers to move into an open position.

主权项

1. A finger valve comprising
a base pipe comprising
a finger port;one or more fingers; andone or more hinges, each of said hinges connecting one of said fingers to said base pipe; and a sliding sleeve comprising
a first sleeve having an in inner surface, said inner surface comprising a void and a depressor, said first sleeve maneuverable into
a first position, wherein said depresser pushes said one or more fingers into a closed position; anda second position, wherein said void rests over one of said one or more fingers, allowing said one or more fingers to move into an open position.