Abstract: A high pressure plug valve includes a valve body having an annular inner surface with a taper having a first taper direction and an annular body saver having an outer surface with a taper having a second taper direction opposite the first taper direction. The outer surface of the annular body saver adapted to interface with the annular inner surface of the valve body with a tapered interference fit.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
July 17, 2019
Date of Patent:
July 20, 2021
Assignee:
Quarter Tum Pressure Control, LLC
Inventors:
Travis Harrel, Christian Leuchtenberg, Glen H. Cuiper