Downhole valve assemblies and methods of recirculating fluid using valve assemblies

Abstract

Disclosed herein are downhole valve assemblies, electric submersible pumps, and methods for recirculating fluid which may each include a downhole valve assembly which may include: a housing that may include: an axially disposed cylindrical wall; an axially disposed borehole surrounded by the cylindrical wall; and a housing aperture extending radially through the cylindrical wall to the borehole; a recirculation aperture having a central axis that intersects with the central axis of the housing aperture; a valve coupled to the cylindrical wall, in which the valve may include: a first valve end disposed in the housing aperture; and a second valve end disposed in the borehole; and a plug coupled to the cylindrical wall and having an inner end disposed in the housing aperture.