Linear shear seal system

A system for controlling flow, comprising:

• a linear shear seal valve having:
• a body comprising a plurality of ports;
• a first component positioned in the body and having fluid channels in fluid communication with the plurality of ports;
• a second component linearly movable relative to the body and the first component between a first flow position and a second flow position controlling flow through the fluid channels to establish different flow patterns between the plurality of ports;
• and
• a biasing member positioned to force the first component and the second component into substantially sealing engagement.

A method, comprising:

• providing a first component with a hydraulic flow configuration and a second component with a corresponding hydraulic flow configuration;
• mounting the first component and the second component in a body such that the second component is shiftable between operational positions with respect to the first component;
• orienting the hydraulic flow configuration and the corresponding hydraulic flow configuration such that shifting between the operational positions enables different flow configurations directing flow of fluid through the hydraulic flow configuration and the corresponding hydraulic flow configuration;
• and
• biasing the first and second components toward sealing engagement with each other.