Testing a solenoid of a directional control valve

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PATENT NO 9828821
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13399388

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A method of testing a solenoid of a directional control valve in a subsea hydrocarbon production system, the solenoid having a coil and an armature for operating the valve and the coil being energized by a drive voltage across it, the method comprises removing or reducing the drive voltage and sensing current through the coil to produce an indication of movement of the armature.

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BAKER HUGHES ENERGY TECHNOLOGY UK LIMITED2 HIGH STREET NAILSEA BRISTOL BS48 1BS UNITED KINGDOM

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Davis, Julian Bristol, GB 10 165
Stokes, Martin Gwent, GB 7 18

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