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03-05-2012 дата публикации

Air Pressure Producing Apparatus

Номер: US20120103446A1
Автор: Ching-Feng Hsieh, Ming-Hung Chou
Принадлежит: Askey Computer Corp

An air pressure producing apparatus includes: a vacuum pump having a negative pressure terminal and a positive pressure terminal; a first solenoid valve having a first intake terminal and a first exhaust terminal connected to the negative pressure terminal of the vacuum pump; a second solenoid valve having a second exhaust terminal and a second intake terminal connected to the positive pressure terminal of the vacuum pump; and a control unit connected to the vacuum pump, the first solenoid valve and the second solenoid valve for controlling the vacuum pump to extract air at the negative pressure terminal thereof so as to produce a negative pressure at the first intake terminal of the first solenoid valve and controlling the vacuum pump to exhaust air at the positive pressure terminal thereof so as to produce a positive pressure at the second exhaust terminal of the second solenoid valve.

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Номер записи: 1
10-05-2012 дата публикации

Balancing liquid pumping system

Номер: US20120114507A1
Автор: Jean-Marc Bouvier
Принадлежит: Individual

Liquid from a body of liquid is pumped using two liquid columns connected to a sealable conduit containing gas. The liquid columns are also connected to another conduit having a switched valve. Pumping is initiated by extracting gas from the sealed conduit. Liquid exits one of the liquid columns through the switched valve. Lowering of the liquid level in one of the liquid columns moves gas in the sealed conduit. This in turn induces pumping liquid from the body of liquid in another one of the liquid columns. When the liquid level reaches a minimum in the liquid column, the switched valve changes position, blocking a liquid flow from the liquid column and allowing liquid in the other of the liquid column to exit.

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Номер записи: 2
14-06-2012 дата публикации

Liquid dispenser

Номер: US20120148422A1
Автор: Milind A. Joshi, Shirish r. Gandhi
Принадлежит: SPIRAX MARSHALL PVT Ltd

A liquid dispensing mechanism adapted to achieve an increased inflow and an increased outflow rate and consisting of an inlet line adapted to receive liquid from an external reservoir, and adapted to release aid liquid via an outlet line, said mechanism comprising a pressure chamber adapted to store liquid and provide liquid level to fall or rise as a function of pressure, before release; a buffer chamber adapted to connect with said pressure chamber by means of non-return valves, and further adapted to store liquid before it flows into said pressure chamber, in order to increase flow coefficient of inlet line; float member in said pressure chamber, adapted to sense level of liquid in said pressure chamber by means of position of said float member; multiple valve actuator assembly adapted to actuate a pre-defined configuration of valves, with a time-delay between engaging or disengaging subsequent valves, for controlled engaging or disengaging pressure in a predetermined format; snap action valve actuating mechanism comprising fastener elements adapted to actuate said multiple valve actuator assembly in correlation with position of said float member.

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Номер записи: 3
06-12-2012 дата публикации

Dual injection airlift pump

Номер: US20120308407A1
Автор: Hassan Mohamed Badr, Wael Hasan Ahmed
Принадлежит: KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND MINERALS

The dual injection airlift pump has a hollow tubular body through which the liquid being pumped passes upward from the lower intake end to the upper outlet end. Air or other gas is injected into the liquid in the pump body, the less dense gas adding buoyancy to the liquid and entraining the liquid to rise toward the outlet end. The dual injection airlift pump includes two air injection stages, with the first or lower stage having a perforated interior sleeve allowing the gas to pass therethrough to be injected radially into the liquid. The second, upper stage has an impervious sleeve defining a gap between the sleeve and the interior surface of the pump wall, the lower end being sealed and the upper end open. Air is injected between the sleeve and pump wall, the air exiting at the upper or downstream end in an axially peripheral flow pattern.

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Номер записи: 4
21-03-2013 дата публикации

System, Apparatus and Method For Producing A Well

Номер: US20130068454A1
Автор: Armistead George T.
Принадлежит: Chevron, U.S.A. Inc.

A system is provided that is capable of providing heat across a produced interval during oil and gas production to minimize or reduce undesirable formation of gas hydrates in the wellbore. In one embodiment, the configuration provides a means to recycle heat generated by an electrical submersible pump. Heat from the pump may be applied downhole. One configuration is capable of providing for downhole separation of gas from produced fluids to reduce or eliminate gas transit through the pump. A heating element also may apply heat to produced fluids. In one embodiment, a system may provide for the safe containment and control of gas within the wellbore by the utilization of a safety valve. 1. A system for producing oil and gas from a wellbore penetrating a subterranean formation , the system comprising:(a) a wellbore lined with a casing, the wellbore having an upper end and a lower end, the lower end of the wellbore being adjacent the subterranean formation, further wherein the casing is tubular in shape with an interior cavity;(b) production tubing positioned within the interior cavity of the casing;(c) a pump connected to the production tubing, the pump being adapted for lifting hydrocarbons within the production tubing;(d) an isolation sleeve positioned circumferentially outside of the production tubing and within the interior cavity of the casing,(e) an inner space between the isolation sleeve and the production tubing;(f) an outer space between the isolation sleeve and the casing;(g) the isolation sleeve being configured to facilitate the upward movement, within the outer space, of production fluids and gas towards the upper end of the wellbore;(h) the isolation sleeve being configured to facilitate the downward movement, within the inner space, of production fluids toward the lower end of the wellbore;(i) the pump being adapted for transmission of heat to the production fluids in the inner space, thereby elevating the temperature of the production fluids;(j) the ...

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Номер записи: 5
25-04-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING SUPPLEMENTAL AQUEOUS THERMAL ENERGY

Номер: US20130098035A1
Автор: McAlister Roy Edward
Принадлежит: McAlister Technologies, LLC

Systems and methods for collecting, storing, and conveying aqueous thermal energy are disclosed. In a particular embodiment, a floating film retains solar energy in a volume of water located under the film. A series of curtains hanging from a bottom surface of the film define a passage between a periphery of the film and a center of the film to direct the heated water at the center of the film. The heated water is circulated to deliver the heat to a dissociation reactor and/or donor substance. The donor is conveyed to the reactor and dissociated. 1. A system for processing a hydrogen donor from a submerged floor of a body of water , comprising:a TCP reactor system coupled to a region of the submerged floor with a first conduit to receive the donor and non-combustively dissociate the donor;a film disposed over at least a portion of the body of water to collect warmed water; anda second conduit operatively coupled between the film and the TCP reactor to transfer heat from the warmed water to the reactor.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising an evaporator coupled between the second conduit and the reactor to receive heat from the warmed water.3. A system for processing a hydrogen donor from at a submerged floor of a body of water claim 1 , comprising:a membrane disposed above a region of the submerged floor, the region having a portion including the hydrogen donor;a TCP reactor system disposed above the membrane, the TCP reactor system coupled to an extraction conduit extending between the membrane and the TCP reactor system, the TCP reactor system comprising first and second TCP reactors, the first and second TCP reactors configured to non-combustively dissociate hydrogen from the hydrogen donor;a film disposed over at least a portion of the body of water, the film having a transmissive upper surface and a lower surface facing the body of water, the film having inner and outer perimeters;an outer curtain hanging from the film proximate to the outer perimeter ...

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Номер записи: 6
16-05-2013 дата публикации

Rotary Energy Recovery Device

Номер: US20130121850A1
Автор: Martin Jeremy G., Pinto Juan Miguel, Stover Richard L.
Принадлежит:

A rotary energy recovery device () wherein a multi-channel cylindrical rotor () revolves with its end faces () juxtaposed in sealing relationship with end surfaces () of a pair of flanking end covers (), and wherein inlet and outlet fluid passageways () are provided in each end cover. Fluid may be directed into the rotor channels () and allowed to exit therefrom in an axial direction parallel to the axis of the rotor; however, rotor revolution is self-driven as a result of the interior design of the channels () which extend axially through the rotor and are shaped so that fluid flow therethrough creates a torque. 1. A cylindrical rotor comprising:a plurality of channels that extend from one end of the cylindrical rotor to another end of the cylindrical rotor, each channel having:a cross section which varies longitudinally from an end of the channel to another end of the channel; anda wall portion located along a trailing portion of the channel, such that a low pressure region is established as a result of axial fluid flow through the channel and the low pressure region creates a torque that causes the rotor to revolve.2. The rotor of wherein each of said plurality of channels has a cross section of segmental shape with two straight sidewalls and outer and inner end walls and wherein said one sidewall which trails in the motion of the revolving rotor has an airfoil shape and the other sidewall is substantially flat.3. The rotor of wherein said flat sidewalls of said plurality of channels are each aligned substantially radially of the central axis of said rotor.4. The rotor of wherein said two sidewalls of each of said plurality of channels are aligned at an angle to each other of between about 20 degrees and about 40 degrees and wherein said outer and inner end walls are curved.5. The rotor of wherein said airfoil-shaped trailing sidewalls have a camber which is symmetrical with respect to both ends of the rotor and establish the low pressure region in an axially ...

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Номер записи: 7
18-07-2013 дата публикации

OIL WELL PUMP APPARATUS

Номер: US20130180704A1
Автор: Davis Raymond C.
Принадлежит:

An oil well pumping apparatus for pumping oil from a well to a wellhead provides a tool body that is sized and shaped to be lowered into the production tubing string of the oil well. A working fluid is provided that can be pumped into the production tubing. A flow channel into the well bore enables the working fluid to be circulated from the prime mover via the production tubing to the tool body at a location in the well and then back to the wellhead area. A pumping mechanism is provided on the tool body, the pumping mechanism includes upper and lower impeller devices. The upper impeller device is driven by the working fluid. The lower impeller device is rotated by the upper impeller device. Each upper and lower impeller devices are connected with a shaft. A specially configured flow diverter directs the working fluid to an impeller blade in between the top and bottom of an upper impeller device. 1. An oil pump apparatus for pumping oil from an oil well having a wellhead and a well bore with casing and a production tubing string , comprising:a) a tool body that is sized and shaped to be lowered into the production tubing string of an oil well;b) a casing and production tubing;c) a working fluid that can be pumped into the production tubing;d) a prime mover for pumping the working fluid;e) a flow channel in the well bore that enables the working fluid to be circulated from the prime mover via the production tubing to the tool body at a location in the well and then back to the wellhead area;f) a flow diverter structure mounted in the tool body, the flow diverter structure including a bearing and a vertically extending portion that extends down from the bearing;g) a pumping mechanism on the tool body, the pumping mechanism including a first pair of impellers that are driven by the working fluid and a second pair of impellers that are rotated by the first impellers, the second impellers pumping oil from the well via the tool body, each pair of impellers having blades ...

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Номер записи: 8
01-08-2013 дата публикации

Mine Dewatering System And Method

Номер: US20130192822A1
Автор: Beale Geoff, Dowling Jeremy
Принадлежит: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

A system and method for efficiently and effectively removing water from mine areas is presented. In one embodiment, one or more directionally drilled dewatering wells are drilled into the geologic formation such that at least a portion of the dewatering well is positioned underneath the mine. In one embodiment, one or more of the dewatering wells may originate outside the perimeter of the mine so as not to interfere with mine operations. In one embodiment, a hydrogeologic assessment along with mine dewatering requirements may be used to generate a mine dewatering plan. In one embodiment, a hydrogeologic assessment along with a determination of the dewatering requirements of the mine and surrounding areas may be used to create a mine dewatering plan. In one embodiment, the mine dewatering plan provides design information pertaining to each dewatering well. 1. A method of dewatering a mine comprising the steps of:establishing a wellhead outside of a perimeter of said mine;drilling a well such that at least a portion of said well is positioned substantially underneath said mine such that at least a portion of said well is capable of collecting water from a geologic formation adjacent to said mine;positioning one or more submersible pumps inside said well;collecting water inside said well; andpumping said water outside of said mine perimeter.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said geologic formation further comprises a water table and wherein said well is drilled into said geologic formation such that at least a portion of said well is deeper than said water table.3. The method of or claim 1 , wherein said drilling step further comprises directional drilling.4. The method of claim 1 , or claim 1 , wherein said well is drilled into said geologic formation so as to intersect one or more groundwater bearing underground compartments within said formation.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein said well is drilled into said formation so as to intersect one or more naturally ...

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Номер записи: 9
22-08-2013 дата публикации

MULTI-FLUID PRECISION CALIBRATION PRESSURE SOURCE

Номер: US20130213505A1
Автор: Gnessin Amir, Welther Robert T.
Принадлежит: King Nutronics Corporation

A pressure calibration device can include certain features that allow it to be used with a variety of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. A pressure calibration device can be configured to provide pressure or vacuum, and can have a mode selector for selecting to provide pressure or vacuum. A pressure calibration device can have a volume adjuster configured to modify pressures for hydraulic or pneumatic systems. A pressure calibration device can have a pressure release valve and a bleed valve for adjusting pressure values. 1. A portable calibration pressure device for generating either vacuum or pressure , said calibration pressure device comprising:a pump having an inlet and an outlet;a manifold in fluid communication with the pump;a reservoir in fluid communication with the pump; and a selector valve housing comprising a first port configured to fluidly connect to the pump inlet and a second port configured to fluidly connect to the pump outlet;', 'a spool positioned at least partially within the housing and configured to move axially within the housing from a first position to a second position;', 'a plurality of sealing elements, the sealing elements positioned within the housing such that when the spool is in the first position the first port is in fluid communication with the reservoir and the second port is in fluid communication with the manifold, and when the spool is in the second position the first port is in fluid communication with the manifold and the second port is in fluid communication with the reservoir; and', 'a cam member mechanically connected to the spool such that rotating the cam member causes the spool to move axially within the housing., 'a selector valve comprising2. The calibration pressure device of claim 1 , wherein the cam member comprises an angled slot configured to receive a pin that connects to the spool.3. The calibration pressure device of claim 1 , wherein the cam member rotates no more than 360 degrees to move the spool axially ...

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Номер записи: 10
29-08-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR POWER GENERATION

Номер: US20130219888A1
Автор: LI HONG, YANG Qingping, ZHANG Yanfeng
Принадлежит: WUHAN KAIDI ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE CO., LTD.

A method of power generation, including: igniting a biomass boiler; starting a solar concentrating collector; measuring water temperature t at water outlet main of the solar concentrating collector; opening a second control valve arranged between the water outlet main and the boiler drum when t is greater or equal to 95° C.; closing the second control valve and the third control valve to prevent water in the solar collector tube from running and to maintain the water in a heat preserving and inactive state if the water temperature t decreases and t is less than 95° C.; turning the turbonator unit into a thermal power generation mode; opening a first control valve arranged between the water outlet main and a water supply tank if the water temperature t continues decreasing and when t is between 5 and 9° C.; and turning the turbonator unit into a biomass boiler power generation mode. 1. A method of power generation , comprising the following steps:1) igniting a biomass boiler comprising a boiler drum when a water level of the boiler drum reaches a preset water level; and starting a turbonator unit according to an operating procedure of a biomass boiler power plant;{'b': 3', '3', '3, '2) starting a solar concentrating collector; measuring a water temperature t at a water outlet main of the solar concentrating collector; opening a second control valve arranged between the water outlet main and the boiler drum when t≧95° C., and opening a third control valve to supply water to a solar collector tube; introducing the water into the boiler drum; adjusting the water supply to the solar collector tube to maintain t≧95° C.; and maintaining the water level of the boiler drum, a vapor pressure, and a vapor temperature at a vapor outlet of the biomass boiler at rated values and maintaining a steady operation of the turbonator unit by self-regulating of a control system of the turbonator unit;'}{'b': 3', '3, '3) closing the second control valve of the water outlet main and the ...

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Номер записи: 11
29-08-2013 дата публикации

WELL DRILLING SYSTEMS AND METHODS WITH PUMP DRAWING FLUID FROM ANNULUS

Номер: US20130220600A1
Автор: BAKRI Emad, Lewis Derrick W., Lovorn James R.
Принадлежит: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.

A well pressure control method can include regulating pressure in a wellbore by operating a suction pump which draws fluid from an annulus formed between a drill string and the wellbore, the fluid entering the suction pump proximate the earth's surface. Another well pressure control method can include regulating pressure in a wellbore by operating a suction pump which applies suction pressure to an annulus formed between a drill string and the wellbore. A well drilling system can include a suction pump positioned proximate the earth's surface. The suction pump can receive fluid which exits an annulus formed between a drill string and a wellbore. 1. A well pressure control method , comprising:regulating pressure in a wellbore by operating a suction pump which receives fluid that exits an annulus formed between a drill string and the wellbore, the fluid entering the suction pump proximate the earth's surface.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein operating the suction pump comprises increasing a rate of the fluid drawn from the annulus by the suction pump claim 1 , thereby reducing the wellbore pressure.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein operating the suction pump comprises decreasing a rate of the fluid drawn from the annulus by the suction pump claim 1 , thereby increasing the wellbore pressure.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein regulating pressure further comprises maintaining an annulus pressure set point.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein regulating pressure further comprises maintaining a wellbore pressure set point.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein regulating pressure further comprises maintaining a standpipe pressure set point.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein operating the suction pump comprises varying a flow rate of the suction pump relative to a flow rate of a rig pump which injects the fluid into the drill string.8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising detecting an event based on sensing at least one suction pump parameter.9. The method of claim 8 , ...

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Номер записи: 12
12-09-2013 дата публикации

DEEP-WELL PUMP SYSTEM

Номер: US20130233533A1
Автор: Bach Jørgen
Принадлежит: GRUNDFOS MANAGEMENT A/S

A borehole pump system includes an immersion pump () and a riser () accommodated in the borehole (). A water treatment system for cleaning pumped water is disposed in the riser. 114-. (canceled)15201510. A borehole pump system comprising an immersion pump () and a riser () accommodated in the borehole () , wherein a water treatment system for cleaning pumped water is disposed in the riser.1620. The borehole pump system according to claim 15 , wherein the water treatment system is disposed above the immersion pump ().1730. The borehole pump system according to claim 15 , wherein the water treatment system comprises an aerator ().18401510. The borehole pump system according to claim 17 , wherein the water treatment system comprises an aeration section () claim 17 , which accounts for more than two thirds of a vertical extension of the riser () in the borehole ().1945. The borehole pump system according to any claim 15 , wherein the water treatment system comprises at least one water filter ().204510. The borehole pump system according to claim 19 , wherein the water filter () is disposed inside the borehole () close to or directly at an upper end thereof2145. The borehole pump system according to claim 19 , wherein the water filter () is one of a metal claim 19 , a mineral filter and a cartridge filter.2245. The borehole pump system according to claim 19 , wherein the water filter () is back-rinsable.2345. The borehole pump system according to claim 22 , further comprising a rinsing device for rinsing the water filter () with compressed air or pressurized water.243060. The borehole pump system according to claim 23 , wherein the rinsing device and an aerator () have a common compressed air source ().251545. The borehole pump system according to claim 19 , wherein the riser () is at least partially flexible at least upstream of the water filter ().267045. The borehole pump system according to claim 19 , further comprising an outlet () which is designed for discharge of ...

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Номер записи: 13
19-09-2013 дата публикации

DUAL ENERGY SOLAR THERMAL POWER PLANT

Номер: US20130239572A1
Автор: KUO CHANG
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A solar energy collector comprises a solid body having a substantially planar solar energy absorbing collecting surface. The solid body has a first thickness at a center portion tapering to a second thickness at each of a pair of opposing edge portions defining a width of the body. A bore extends completely through the body along its length and is aligned along an axis at the center portion. A window transparent at most solar radiation in the visible spectrum and near UV to infrared-red solar energy wavelengths is disposed at a distance from the collecting surface, the window sealed around a periphery of the collecting surface to define a sealed nitrogen filled gap between the collecting surface and the bottom surface of the window. The solar energy collector is a major component of a large scale solar thermal power plant. 1. A solar energy collector comprising:a. a solid body having a length, having a flat planar solar energy absorbing collecting surface, the solid body having a first thickness at a center portion tapering to a second thickness at each of a pair of opposing edge portions defining a width of the body, the second thickness being less than the first thickness;b. a bore extending completely through and inside the body along its length and aligned along an axis at the center portion, wherein the bore is watertight to avoid leaking of heat transfer liquid through the bore which is disposed through the solid body;c. a glass window transparent at solar energy wavelengths disposed at a distance from the collecting surface, the window sealed around a periphery of the collecting surface to define sealed space gap between the collecting surface and the bottom surface of the window, wherein the space gap is a nitrogen filled space to minimize heat transfer from the bottom surface to the window glass, thereby minimizing heat dissipation from the glass surface to the atmosphere.2. The solar energy collector of claim 1 , wherein the solar energy collector is a ...

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Номер записи: 14
03-10-2013 дата публикации

PLUNGER FOR PERFORMING ARTIFICIAL LIFT OF WELL FLUIDS

Номер: US20130255959A1
Автор: NADKRYNECHNY Rick
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A plunger for removing fluid from a gas producing well has a fluid path through the plunger body, a narrow passageway within the fluid path, and a central orifice at an end of the passageway. The plunger may have a lip within the fluid path spaced above the central orifice. The lip can interact with gas and fluid exiting the central orifice when the plunger is rising within the gas producing well. The lip may be provided by an internal fishing neck. The plunger may have a bypass valve to allow the plunger to fall while the well is flowing, and may have a central constriction to regulate the rate of falling. 1. A plunger for performing plunger lift in a gas producing well , the plunger comprising:a plunger body for sealingly engaging a tubing of the well;a fluid path through the plunger body;a narrow passageway within the fluid path; anda central orifice at an end of the narrow passageway.2. A plunger as defined in claim 1 , further comprising a radially inwardly directed lip within the fluid path spaced above the central orifice.3. A plunger as defined in claim 2 , wherein the distance between the central orifice and the lip is between 10% and 60% of the total length of a body of the plunger.4. A plunger as defined in claim 2 , wherein the fluid path comprises a lower chamber below the narrow passageway and an upper chamber above the narrow passageway.5. A plunger as defined in claim 4 , wherein the diameter of the narrow passageway is less than the diameter of the lower and upper chambers.6. A plunger as defined in claim 4 , wherein the radially inwardly directed lip is on an upper edge of the upper chamber.7. A plunger as defined in claim 5 , wherein the upper chamber claim 5 , the lower chamber claim 5 , the central orifice claim 5 , and the lip all have a circular cross-section and are all concentric about a longitudinal centerline of the plunger.8. A plunger as defined in claim 1 , wherein the narrow passageway comprises two or more connecting channels joined ...

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Номер записи: 15
17-10-2013 дата публикации

Cold Heavy Oil Production System and Methods

Номер: US20130269949A1
Автор: Mathews William L., Pietrobon Marney, Young James P.
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A system for producing hydrocarbons and sand from a formation includes a wellbore having a substantially horizontal portion. In addition, the system includes a liner disposed in the substantially horizontal portion. The liner has a longitudinal axis and includes a plurality of slots. Each slot is configured to pass sand from the formation into the wellbore. Further, the system includes a production string extending through the wellbore. Still further, the system includes a pump disposed at a downhole end of the production string in the liner. The pump has a central axis, an outlet coupled to the downhole end of the production tubing, and an inlet distal the production string. The pump is configured to pump hydrocarbons and sand from the formation to the surface. The central axis of the pump is oriented at an angle α measured downward from vertical. The angle α is between 60° and 90°. 1. A system for producing hydrocarbons and sand from a formation , the system comprising:a wellbore having a substantially horizontal portion traversing the formation;a liner disposed in the substantially horizontal portion of the wellbore, the liner having a longitudinal axis and including a plurality of slots, wherein each slot is configured to pass sand from the formation into the wellbore;a production string extending through the wellbore; anda pump disposed at a downhole end of the production string and disposed in the liner, wherein the pump has a central axis, an outlet coupled to the downhole end of the production tubing, and an inlet distal the production string, wherein the pump is configured to pump hydrocarbons and sand from the formation to the surface;wherein the central axis of the pump is oriented at an angle α measured downward from vertical, wherein the angle α is between 60° and 90°.21. The system of claim A , wherein the angle α is 75°.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein each slot in the liner has a circumferential width greater than a median size sand particle in the ...

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Номер записи: 16
24-10-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF IMPROVED FLUID PRODUCTION FROM GASEOUS WELLS

Номер: US20130277063A1
Автор: PALKA Krzysztof
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A system and method are provided for improving hydrocarbon production from gaseous wells, and in particular improving hydrocarbon production using pumping systems employing artificial lifts. The pumping system of the well is controlled so as to cyclically decrease and increase gas pressure in the casing annulus, thus cyclically decreasing PBHP in response to the decrease in the casing annulus pressure and permitting the PBHP to increase in response to the increase in casing annulus pressure. Production of fluid from the reservoir is therefore increased during the cyclical decrease in casing annulus pressure, and production of fluid from the downhole pump is increased during the cyclical increase in casing annulus pressure. In addition, gas interference due to production of foam in the casing surrounding a downhole pump can be mitigated by forcing liquid from the foam during the period of increased casing annulus pressure. 1. A method of controlling fluid production from a gaseous well equipped with an artificial lift pumping system , the pumping system including a downhole pump in a wellbore of said well , the method comprising cyclically increasing and decreasing gas pressure in the casing annulus of the wellbore while pumping fluid from the wellbore.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the downhole pump is positioned above a producing interval of the wellbore.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the gaseous well is a horizontal well.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the gaseous well is a gaseous hydrocarbon well.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cyclical increasing and decreasing of gas pressure is obtained through opening and closing a valve in fluid communication with the casing annulus.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein said opening and closing is carried out manually.7. The method of claim 5 , wherein said opening and closing is carried out automatically.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein said opening and closing is microprocessor-controlled.9. The method of ...

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Номер записи: 17
24-10-2013 дата публикации

ARTIFICIAL LIFT TOOL

Номер: US20130277065A1
Автор: Hallundbaek Jørgen
Принадлежит: WELLTEC A/S

The present invention relates to an artificial lift tool for being introduced in a wellbore or a casing and submerged in well fluid. The artificial lift tool extends in a longitudinal direction from a top end adapted to be connected to a wireline to a bottom end. The tool comprises a motor unit and a pump unit. Furthermore, invention relates to a production well wherein the artificial lift tool is submerged in a well fluid; to the use of the artificial lift tool for providing artificial lift in a well; and to a method for providing artificial lift in a well. 212. An artificial lift tool according to claim 1 , further comprising a compensator pump () fluidly connected to the first main bearing in order to pressurise the first main bearing to obtain a pressure at least substantially equal to a pressure of the well fluid.322. An artificial lift tool according to claim 1 , wherein the pump stage comprises a flow guide () mounted on the rotor and/or stator to provide an optimised flow.422212122aa. An artificial lift tool according to claim 3 , wherein the flow guide () and vanes () of the rotor () form a number of cavities ().5. An artificial lift tool according to claim 1 , wherein the pump unit comprises a multiple stage centrifugal pump.6. An artificial lift tool according to claim 1 , wherein the pump unit comprises eight pump stages.733. An artificial lift tool according to claim 1 , further comprising a second main bearing () positioned in the lower section of the pump unit and being adapted to mainly absorb radial forces claim 1 , the pump shaft being connected to the second bearing.84533a. An artificial lift tool according to claim 7 , further comprising a compensator unit () fluidly connected to the second main bearing () in order to supply the second main bearing with fluid and to obtain a pressure at least substantially equal to a pressure of the well fluid.9. An artificial lift tool according to claim 1 , wherein the first main bearing is a ceramic bearing. ...

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Номер записи: 18
14-11-2013 дата публикации

SOLAR-ENERGY HEAT POWER-GENERATING SYSTEM AND THERMOELECTRIC CONVERSION DEVICE THEREOF

Номер: US20130298555A1
Автор: Li Yueying, Ma Yingzhao, Mou Mi, Wang Minhui, Wang Shuhui, Zhang Yuelei
Принадлежит: XIANGTAN ELECTRIC MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.

A solar-energy heat power-generating system and thermoelectric conversion device thereof, the thermoelectric conversion device comprising a power generator (), an air compressor, a turbine and an intermediate body () fixedly connected between the air compressor and the turbine; the interior of the intermediate body () is rotatably connected to a transmission shaft (); the transmission shaft () is fixedly connected to the rotating shaft of the power generator (); the air compressor impeller () of the air compressor and the turbine impeller () of the turbine are both installed on the transmission shaft (); the power generator () is also connected to a conducting wire () for inputting current; the solar-energy heat power-generating system comprises a heat collector and the thermoelectric conversion device; the air compressor of the thermoelectric conversion device is located upstream of the heat collector, and the turbine is located downstream of the heat collector. 1. A thermoelectric conversion device for a solar thermal power generation system , comprising:a generator;a compressor;a turbine; andan intermediate body fixedly connected between the compressor and the turbine,wherein a transmission shaft is rotatably connected inside the intermediate body, the transmission shaft is fixedly connected to a rotating shaft of the generator, and a compressor impeller of the compressor and a turbine impeller of the turbine both are mounted on the transmission shaft; the generator is further connected to a lead for inputting current, andwherein when the system is started, the generator functions as an electric motor; and when the system is in normal operation, the generator functions to produce electricity.2. The thermoelectric conversion device according to claim 1 , wherein the generator is arranged in an air inlet flowing passage inside the compressor.3. The thermoelectric conversion device according to claim 1 , wherein a heat insulation plate is provided between a rear ...

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Номер записи: 19
05-12-2013 дата публикации

DOWNHOLE FLUID TRANSPORT PLUNGER WITH THRUSTER

Номер: US20130319661A1
Автор: Saeed Abubaker, Xiao Jinjiang
Принадлежит:

A method for lifting fluids within a subterranean well includes lowering an elongated plunger to a lower region of a bore of the subterranean well. The plunger includes a motor assembly operably connected to a propeller. A seal can be created between the plunger and an inner surface of the bore of the subterranean well. A thruster, such as motor assembly connected to a propeller, generates thrust to lift the plunger to a plunger retainer located proximate to a wellhead of the subterranean well. 1. A method for lifting fluids within a subterranean wellbore , the method comprising the steps of:(a) positioning an elongated self-propelled plunger in the wellbore, the plunger having a thruster and a power supply, the power supply being operatively connected to the thruster;(b) causing the plunger to descend to a lower region of the wellbore;(c) actuating the thruster, the thruster accelerating a wellbore fluid in a downward direction to urge the plunger upward toward the surface of the earth;(d) displacing wellbore fluid toward the surface of the earth as the plunger moves upward in the wellbore; and(e) catching and supporting the plunger in a plunger receiver.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein step (b) further comprises the step of landing the plunger on a bumper.3. The method as defined in claim 2 , wherein the thruster is actuated in response to the plunger landing on the bumper.4. The method as defined in claim 1 , wherein the power supply comprises a rechargeable battery and the plunger receiver further comprises a battery charging station claim 1 , and wherein step (e) includes the step of recharging the rechargeable battery with the battery charging station.5. The method as defined in claim 1 , the plunger further including a data collection means claim 1 , and the method further comprising the step of collecting data within the subterranean well.6. The method as defined in claim 1 , the plunger further including a data collection means operable to ...

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Номер записи: 20
26-12-2013 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR COLLECTING SOLAR THERMAL ENERGY

Номер: US20130340431A1
Автор: Nicolaescu Remus
Принадлежит: Accendo Advisors, LLC

An energy conversion system includes a heat to power conversion unit to convert thermal energy of a high temperature fluid into electricity. A space heating element is connected to a heated fluid storage unit to provide heating. A heat driven cooling element is connected to the heated fluid storage unit to provide refrigerated fluid to provide cooling. An array of sensors is distributed to measure system parameters and collect data. A central processing unit is coupled to the array of sensors to process data from the array of sensors, electrical grid data from a utilities operator and data history on water, heat, and power used to calculate operation parameters for components of the energy conversion system. A memory unit coupled to the central processing unit to store processing instructions to be executed by the central processing unit and to store the data history on water, heat, and power used. 1. An energy conversion system , comprising:a heat to power conversion unit to convert thermal energy of a high temperature fluid into electricity;a space heating element connected to a heated fluid storage unit to provide heating;a heat driven cooling element connected to the heated fluid storage unit to provide refrigerated fluid to provide cooling;an array of sensors distributed indoor and outdoor to measure system parameters and collect system and environmental data;a central processing unit coupled to the array of sensors to process data from the array of sensors, electrical grid data from a utilities operator and data history on water, heat, and power used to calculate operation parameters for components of the energy conversion system; anda memory unit coupled to the central processing unit to store processing instructions to be executed by the central processing unit and to store the data history on water, heat, and power used.2. The energy conversion system of wherein the heat to power conversion unit comprises a Stirling engine.3. The energy conversion system of ...

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Номер записи: 21
26-12-2013 дата публикации

DIFFUSER FOR CABLE SUSPENDED DEWATERING PUMPING SYSTEM

Номер: US20130341033A1
Автор: BRAUER Helge, CARSTENSEN Christian, De DONCKER Rik, FRANZ Holger, SCHMIDT Johannes, WILKOSZ Benjamin Eduard
Принадлежит: ZEITECS B.V.

A pump includes one or more stages, each stage including a tubular housing and a mandrel disposed in the housing. The mandrel includes a rotor rotatable relative to the housing and having: an impeller, a shaft, and one or more helicoidal blades on an outer surface of the impeller. The mandrel further includes a diffuser: connected to the housing, having the rotor shaft extending therethrough and having a plurality of vanes on an outer surface thereof. Each vane has an arcuate portion and a longitudinal portion. The diffuser further has a channel formed between an adjacent pair of vanes. The pump further includes a fluid passage formed between the housing and the mandrel. 1. A pump comprising one or more stages , each stage comprising:a tubular housing; [ an impeller,', 'a shaft, and', 'one or more helicoidal blades on an outer surface of the impeller;, 'a rotor rotatable relative to the housing and having, connected to the housing,', 'having the rotor shaft extending therethrough,', an arcuate portion, and', 'a longitudinal portion, and, 'having a plurality of vanes on an outer surface thereof, each vane having, 'having a channel formed between an adjacent pair of vanes; and, 'a diffuser], 'a mandrel disposed in the housing and comprisinga fluid passage formed between the housing and the mandrel.2. The pump of claim 1 , wherein each vane further has a width increasing along the arcuate portion toward the longitudinal portion.3. The pump of claim 1 , wherein:the diffuser has a cylindrical portion, andthe vanes are formed on an outer surface of the cylindrical portion.4. The pump of claim 3 , wherein:the cylindrical portion has a vaneless portion adjacent to an end of the longitudinal portion, andeach vane has curved edges at the end.5. The pump of claim 1 , wherein:the fluid passage has a convergent nozzle section, a throat section, and a divergent nozzle section,the blades are located in the convergent nozzle section, andthe vanes are located in the throat section.6 ...

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Номер записи: 22
02-01-2014 дата публикации

PUMPING ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20140000866A1
Автор: St. Denis Perry L.
Принадлежит: 1238585 ALBERTA LTD.

A pumping assembly includes a hydraulic pump having a hydraulic ram tied to a reciprocating annular piston having a central bore. When the annular piston moves in an upward direction, the hydraulic ram moves toward an extended position extending from the housing. When the annular piston moves in a downward direction, the hydraulic ram moves toward a retracted position retracted within the housing. A polish rod extends up through the central bore of the annular piston and is held in position by a polish rod clamp positioned on top of the hydraulic ram. The polish rod moves with the hydraulic ram. Other pumping systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed. 1. A pumping assembly comprising:a hydraulic pump with a housing installed at a well head, the hydraulic pump having a hydraulic ram tied to a reciprocating annular piston having a central bore, the housing including a single hydraulic chamber, the annular piston directly engaging an inner surface of the housing and having a single piston head that divides the hydraulic chamber into first and second subchambers, the hydraulic pump alternatingly applying hydraulic fluid pressure directly to a bottom of the piston head of the annular piston via the first subchamber and directly to a top of the piston head of the annular piston via the second subchamber to drive the annular piston in a continuously reciprocating motion such that when the annular piston moves in an upward direction the hydraulic ram moves toward an extended position extending from the housing, and when the annular piston moves in a downward direction, the hydraulic ram moves toward a retracted position retracted within the housing;a polish rod extending up through the central bore of the annular piston and held in position by a polish rod clamp positioned on top of the hydraulic ram, such that the polish rod moves with the hydraulic ram and such that the annular piston drives the polish rod in a continuously reciprocating motion; anda secondary tube ...

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Номер записи: 23
02-01-2014 дата публикации

System And Method For Moving A First Fluid Using A Second Fluid

Номер: US20140000963A1
Автор: Anthony Frank Veneruso, Glenn Gardner, Harmel Defretin
Принадлежит: Schlumberger Technology Corp

A first fluid is moved using a second fluid. The first fluid may be moved using a ferrofluid attracted by an electromagnetic field. The electromagnetic field may be generated by an electromagnetic source connected to a conduit, and the first fluid may move through the conduit. In an embodiment, the first fluid may absorb heat from a heat source and transfer the heat to a heat sink. For example, the heat source may be a component of a tool located in a wellbore, and the heat sink may be the wellbore. In an embodiment, the electromagnetic source may be one or more three-phase coils.

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Номер записи: 24
30-01-2014 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OPERATING A SOLAR STEAM SYSTEM

Номер: US20140026566A1
Автор: Katz Sami, KROIZER ISRAEL
Принадлежит: BrightSource Industries (ISRAEL), Ltd.

Methods, apparatus and systems for operating a solar steam system in response to a detected or predicted reduced or impending reduced insolation event are disclosed herein. Examples of transient reduced insolation events include but are not limited to cloud-induced reduction in insolation, dust-induced reduction in insolation, and insolation events caused by solar eclipses. In some embodiments, in response to the detecting or predicting, steam flow is regulated within the solar steam system to reduce a flow rate into a steam turbine. Alternatively or additionally, one or more heliostats may be responsively redirected onto a steam superheater or steam re-heater. 1. A method of controlling a solar steam system , the solar steam system having a steam turbine and one or more solar receivers , the one or more solar receivers being selected from the group consisting of a solar steam superheater and a solar steam reheater , the method comprising:(a) generating steam from water using insolation incident on an evaporating solar receiver;(b) using insolation incident on the solar steam superheater and/or the solar steam reheater to further heat steam provided thereto;(c) detecting or predicting a current or impending transient reduced-insolation event; and(d) in response to the detecting or predicting, regulating the flow of steam through the solar superheater and/or solar reheater such that the flow of steam from the solar superheater or the solar reheater into the steam turbine is reduced, (i) analyzing digital images of a scene including one or more clouds;', '(ii) measuring a level of dust present in the air using a laser; and', '(iii) measuring a level of solar flux incident upon one or more of the solar receivers., 'wherein the detecting or predicting includes at least one of2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the current or impending transient reduced-insolation event is one of a cloud-induced reduced insolation event and a dust-induced reduction insolation event.3. The ...

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Номер записи: 25
30-01-2014 дата публикации

SOLAR RECEIVER

Номер: US20140026569A1
Автор: JR. Charles Thomas, Kudija, McEnerney Bryan William, Zillmer Andrew J.
Принадлежит:

A solar receiver includes a cavity that is operable to receive concentrated solar energy and a heat exchanger in thermal-receiving communication with the cavity. The heat exchanger includes a plurality of thermal capacitors. Each of the plurality of thermal capacitors has a regular geometry. The plurality of thermal capacitors defines open flow passages there between and at least two of the plurality of thermal capacitors have a different size. The plurality of thermal capacitors has a packing factor of greater than 74% with regard to the volume of the heat exchanger. 1. A solar receiver comprising:a cavity operable to receive concentrated solar energy; anda heat exchanger in thermal-receiving communication with the cavity, the heat exchanger including a plurality of thermal capacitors,wherein each of the plurality of thermal capacitors has a regular geometry,wherein the plurality of thermal capacitors define open flow passages there between,wherein at least two of the plurality of thermal capacitors have a different size, andwherein the plurality of thermal capacitors has a packing factor of greater than 74% with regard to the volume of the heat exchanger.2. The solar receiver as recited in claim 1 , wherein the plurality of thermal capacitors includes cylindrical elements.3. The solar receiver as recited in claim 1 , wherein plurality of thermal capacitors includes substantially spherical elements.4. The solar receiver as recited in claim 1 , wherein the plurality of thermal capacitors includes first geometric thermal capacitor elements having a first size and second geometric thermal capacitor elements having a second claim 1 , smaller size.5. The solar receiver as recited in claim 4 , wherein the first geometric thermal capacitor elements are free of contact with each other and each of the second geometric thermal capacitor elements is in contact with at least one other one of the second geometric thermal capacitor elements.6. The solar receiver as recited in ...

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Номер записи: 26
06-02-2014 дата публикации

GAS MICROPUMP

Номер: US20140037468A1
Автор: Cheremisin Feliks Gregorevich, Kloss Yury Yrevich, Martynov Denis Vladimirovich
Принадлежит:

The micropump includes continuous cylindrical separating pipes having at least two alternating stages of pipes of small radius and large radius connected in succession. One end of the pipes constitutes a hot zone, and the opposite end constitutes a cold zone. The pipes alternate straight pipes with a large radius and U-shaped curved pipes with a small radius. The-relationship of the large radius of a straight pipe to the small radius (r) of a U-shaped pipe is in a range of R/r=2-10000, while the relationship of the temperature (T) of a hot zone to the temperature (T) of a cold zone is T/T=1.1-3.0. The length and radius measurements of a straight pipe and a U-shaped pipe are selected to ensure a given change in temperature of the gas from the temperature of the hot zone to the temperature of the cold zone. 1. A gas micropump comprising:continuous cylindrical separating pipes being comprised of at least two alternating stages of first radius pipes and second radius pipes connected in succession, said first radius being smaller than said second radius, wherein one end of the pipes is a first zone and an opposite end is a second zone, said first zone having a higher temperature than said second zone; andwherein the separating pipes are comprised of alternating straight pipes having a straight radius and U-shaped curved pipes having a curved radius, said straight radius being larger than said curved radius,wherein a ratio of said straight radius to said curved radius is 2÷10000, wherein a ratio of a temperature of said first zone to a temperature of said second zone is 1.1-3.0, wherein length and radius values for the straight pipes and the U-shaped pipes ensure change in gas temperature from said first zone temperature to said second zone temperature.2. The gas micropump according to claim 1 , wherein the U-shaped pipes are comprised of an aerogel material.3. The gas micropump according to claim 1 , wherein said first zone and said second zone are comprised of ...

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Номер записи: 27
13-03-2014 дата публикации

Method and system for controlling a pneumatic starter

Номер: US20140069504A1
Автор: James William Coe, JR.
Принадлежит: Caterpillar Inc

A system for controlling a starter for starting a power source includes an air starter relay valve fluidly connected between an air tank and the starter. The air starter relay valve is configured to control an amount of air supplied to the starter from the air tank. The system also includes a control device connected to the air starter relay valve and configured to control the air starter relay valve. The system further includes a fuel valve interlock fluidly connected to a source of fuel via a fuel line. The fuel valve interlock is configured to open based on a pressure in the fuel line and configured to send a signal to the control device for controlling the air starter relay valve when the fuel valve interlock is opened.

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Номер записи: 28
03-04-2014 дата публикации

LUBRICATOR WITH INTERCHANGEABLE PORTS

Номер: US20140090830A1
Автор: Durling Leigh, Maerz Stephen, Suttipisetchart Watcharin
Принадлежит: 1069416 ALBERTA LTD.

A lubricator is provided which has a unitized body with at least one port in communication with the body's bore and its outer surface, to which port(s) connectors with different outer fittings for further connection to other equipment may be attached and sealed, and later detached and replaced with other connectors. The connectors may have different outer fittings or may be a plug or valve. This allows the connection of a single port to external equipment to be changed and the fitting for that external equipment's connection to be altered, without having to disconnect the lubricator from its well-head and stem or any of the lubricator's other connections. 1. A lubricator for receiving a plunger comprising:a body having an outer surface, and an inner surface defining a bore, the body having at least one port allowing fluid to flow between the bore and the outer surface;a well head connection at a first end for connecting a well head;a stem connection at a second end for connecting a stem; anda connector having an inner bore, the connector being removably and sealably connectable to the at least one port.2. The lubricator of where the connector's inner bore is in operable fluid communication through the port to which it is sealed and connected with the body's inner bore.3. The lubricator of where the mechanism which provides removable sealable connection of the connector when operably connected to the lubricator comprises:a. Four bolt-holes with internal threads, each in the outer surface of the lubricator's body near to the port,b. an O-ring or seal means deployed between the inward end of the connector and the lubricator to cause a seal between those two parts when under compression,c. two grooves in opposite sides of the outer surface of the connector's circumference each for receiving compression block,d. two compression blocks with holes drilled therethrough each of which mates with a bolt-hole, and each block fitting into one of the grooves, the holes in ...

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Номер записи: 29
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Plunger Sleeve for Artificial Lift Systems

Номер: US20180003013A1
Автор: Jackson Matthew S.
Принадлежит:

A plunger sleeve for use in an artificial lift system for the production of hydrocarbons which includes an elongate body having an upper end, a lower end, and a central opening through the elongate body. The lower end includes a structural section forming at least a portion of the outer surface of the elongate body and a polymeric section forming at least a portion of an inner surface of the elongate body. At least a portion of the inner surface of the elongate body formed by the polymeric section within the lower end is configured to sealingly conform with a portion of an outer surface of a wellbore sealing device. An artificial lift system including the plunger sleeve and a method of proving artificial lift using the plunger sleeve is described. 1. A plunger sleeve for use in an artificial plunger lift system for the production of hydrocarbons comprising: an upper end,', 'a lower end comprising a structural section forming at least a portion of an outer surface of the elongate body and a polymeric section forming at least a portion of an inner surface of the elongate body, and', 'a central opening through the elongate body formed by the inner surface of the elongate body,, 'an elongate body comprising;'}wherein the polymeric section comprises a polymeric material and at least a portion of the inner surface of the elongate body formed by the polymeric section is configured to sealingly conform with a portion of an outer surface of a wellbore sealing device.2. The plunger sleeve of claim 1 , wherein the polymeric material is selected from the group consisting of polyethylene claim 1 , polypropylene claim 1 , polybutlylene claim 1 , polyvinyl chloride claim 1 , polytetrafluoroethylene claim 1 , polychlorotrifluoroethylene claim 1 , polystyrene claim 1 , acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene claim 1 , and combinations thereof.3. The plunger sleeve of claim 1 , wherein the polymeric material is an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene material having a molecular weight of ...

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Номер записи: 30
04-01-2018 дата публикации

Systems and Methods for Producing Gas Wells with Multiple Production Tubing Strings

Номер: US20180003016A1
Автор: Aman Michael Elgie, Edwards Paul A., Idstein Timothy
Принадлежит: BP Corporation North America, Inc.

A system for producing hydrocarbons from a subterranean well including a wellbore extending from a surface into a subterranean formation includes a wellhead disposed at the surface. In addition, the system includes a production tree coupled to the wellhead and a casing coupled to the wellhead and extending into the wellbore. Still further, the system includes a first production tubing string extending into the casing from the wellhead to a first production zone and a second production tubing string extending into the casing from the wellhead to the first production zone. The first production tubing string and the second production tubing string are each configured to provide a fluid flow path for gases from the first production zone. The second production tubing string is radially spaced from the first production tubing string. The first production tubing string has an inner diameter D that is larger than an inner diameter D of the second production tubing string. 1. A method for producing gas from a well including a wellbore extending from a surface into a subterranean formation , the method comprising:(a) producing gas from a first production zone in the subterranean formation through a first production tubing string disposed within the wellbore at a first velocity that is greater than a critical velocity;(b) shutting in the first production tubing string and opening a second production tubing string disposed within the wellbore after (a) once the first velocity decreases below the critical velocity to transition the production of gas from the first production zone from the first production tubing string to the second production tubing string, wherein the second production string is radially spaced from the first production string, and wherein the first production tubing string has a first inner diameter and the second production string has a second inner diameter that is less than the first inner diameter; and(c) producing gas from the first production zone ...

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Номер записи: 31
10-01-2019 дата публикации

Microreactor

Номер: US20190009242A1
Автор: Kazuo Okamoto, Masanori Tsutsui
Принадлежит: Ushio Chemix Corp

Provided is a microreactor which can be produced at a lower cost. The microreactor has a transfer means for transferring a liquid raw material using the pressure of a gas. The microreactor has a raw material tank for storing the liquid raw material. The transfer means for transferring a liquid raw material can transfer the liquid raw material stored in the raw material tank using the pressure of a gas in the raw material tank. A pipe which connects the raw material tank and the next device is preferably provided with a small diameter portion.

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Номер записи: 32
12-01-2017 дата публикации

INSTALLATION FOR USING CONTROL FLUID AS BARRIER FLUID FOR ELECTRIC MOTORS COUPLED TO SUBSEA PUMPS

Номер: US20170009772A1
Автор: JOHN FLETCHER Nicholas, KRONEMBERGER Steven, SALINO CUNHA Leonardo, WONG CARDOSO Eduardo, Zaragoza Labes Alan
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to the use of water-based control fluid in subsea systems as barrier fluid for electric motors () coupled to subsea pumps (). For that purpose, a hose (HFL) () is arranged between an umbilical termination unit () and the electric motor () of the submersible pump (), by means of a connection plate (MQC) (). This installation makes more rational use of the space on the floating production unit by reducing the number of devices required for the implementation thereof, and by facilitating logistics regarding these products and devices. 110569811791221721. Installation for using control fluid as barrier fluid for electric motors coupled to subsea pumps , comprising a platform () in which is installed a single hydraulic power unit (HPU) () , provided with hydraulic control fluid and connected by an umbilical () to the umbilical termination unit () , where a control module () and valves and “chokes” () are interconnected through hydraulic coupling plates (MQC) () , wherein the said umbilical termination unit () is provided with a hose (HFL) () interconnecting it with the electric motor () of the pump () via one of the hydraulic coupling plates (MQC) () , in such way that the hydraulic control fluid is also used as barrier fluid in the said motor () and centrifugal pump () assembly.23. Installation for using control fluid as barrier fluid for electric motors coupled to subsea pumps claim 1 , according to claim 1 , wherein the said installation provides the achievement of an overpressure of the barrier fluid relative to the inlet () of the process fluid.3581121. Installation for using control fluid as barrier fluid for electric motors coupled to subsea pumps claim 1 , according to claim 1 , wherein the hydraulic circuit originating from the hydraulic power unit () is enough to perform simultaneously the hydraulic control of the subsea system ( claim 1 , ) and supply of the barrier fluid for electric motor () of the subsea pump ().4. Installation ...

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Номер записи: 33
14-01-2016 дата публикации

EQUIPMENT FOR EXTRACTING AND INCREASING PRODUCTION OF CRUDE OIL AND GAS

Номер: US20160010435A1
Автор: Jeon Se Chang
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to equipment for extracting and increasing production of crude oil and gas comprises: a connector unit connected to a main piston axial, the main piston axial makes up and down movements inside of a main cylinder; a piston unit connected to the connector unit, the piston unit moves in connection with the main piston axial in order to extract the extracting objects additionally; a cylinder unit creating pressure to lift the extracting objects to the ground level as the piston unit makes up and down movements inside of the piston unit; and a supply unit managing the conveying process of the extracting objects by lifting the extracting objects to the ground level when the piston unit moves up and transporting the extracting objects to the storage when the piston unit moves down. 1. An equipment for extracting and increasing production of crude oil and gas comprising:a connector unit connected to a main piston axial, the main piston axial makes up and down movements inside of a main cylinder and the main cylinder is installed below the ground and exposed to outside in order to extract extracting objects;a piston unit connected to the connector unit, the piston unit moves in connection with the main piston axial in order to extract the extracting objects additionally;a cylinder unit creating pressure to lift the extracting objects to the ground level as the piston unit makes up and down movements inside of the piston unit; anda supply unit managing the conveying process of the extracting objects by lifting the extracting objects to the ground level when the piston unit moves up and transporting the extracting objects to the storage when the piston unit moves down.2. The equipment for extracting and increasing production of crude oil and gas of claim 1 , the piston unit comprising:a piston axial connected to the connector unit but separated from the main piston axial, the piston axial makes up and down movements inside of the cylinder unit while ...

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Номер записи: 34
19-01-2017 дата публикации

Simple Positive Displacement Pump Suitable for Pharmaceutical, Chemical, Biological, Viscous, Dense, Particulate Laden Fluids and Other Demanding Applications

Номер: US20170016458A1
Автор: Fuentes Ricardo I.
Принадлежит:

A fluid pump for moving fluid from a first reservoir to a second reservoir is described. The fluid pump comprises a first reservoir containing a fluid, a second reservoir for receiving the fluid, at least one chamber subject to alternating high and low pressure, and an inlet valving device modulating or switching pressures to which the at least one chamber is exposed, causing the fluid to flow into the at least one chamber from the first reservoir when the at least one chamber is exposed to low pressure and causing the fluid to flow out of the at least one chamber into the second reservoir when the chamber is exposed to high pressure. 1. A fluid pump for moving fluid from a first reservoir to a second reservoir comprising:said first reservoir containing a fluid;said second reservoir receiving said fluid;at least one chamber subject to alternating high and low pressure;an inlet valving device modulating or switching pressures to which said at least one chamber is exposed, causing said fluid to flow into said at least one chamber from said first reservoir when said at least one chamber is exposed to said low pressure and causing said fluid to flow out of said at least one chamber into said second reservoir when said chamber is exposed to said high pressure.2. The fluid pump according to wherein said first and second reservoirs are at same or different pressures or heights.3. The fluid pump according to wherein said at least one chamber has one or more openings.4. The fluid pump according to wherein said at least one chamber has two openings and wherein said two openings are on top and bottom of said at least one chamber claim 3 , on a same side of said at least one chamber claim 3 , on opposite sides of said at least one chamber claim 3 , or rotated from one another.5. The fluid pump according to wherein said at least one opening is connected with tubes or other types of channels.6. The fluid pump according to wherein a source of said low pressure is a vacuum and ...

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Номер записи: 35
21-01-2016 дата публикации

BUMPER ASSEMBLY HAVING PROGRESSIVE RATE SPRING

Номер: US20160017700A1
Автор: Mitchum Darrell W., Roycroft Robert G.
Принадлежит:

A bumper assembly for down-hole use in a well. In one embodiment, the bumper assembly includes a fish neck, a cage, and a progressive rate spring disposed there-between. When a plunger strikes the top of the fish neck, the progressive rate spring dampens the force delivered by the plunger, thereby prolonging the useful life of the plunger and/or the bumper assembly.

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Номер записи: 36
18-01-2018 дата публикации

PROGRESSIVE CAVITY PUMP AND METHOD FOR OPERATING SAME IN BOREHOLES

Номер: US20180017054A1
Автор: Barbour Stephen Gerard
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A method for operating a progressive cavity pump wherein the stator has at least first and second active stator sections that are at different locations on the stator, comprising inserting a first rotor having a first active rotor section that is aligned with the first active stator section, and rotating the first rotor relative to the first active stator section such that the aligned first active rotor and stator sections generate a pumping force. Subsequently, the first rotor is removed and a second rotor is inserted having a second active rotor section that is aligned with the second active stator section, and rotating the second rotor relative to the second active stator section such that the aligned second active rotor and stator sections generate a pumping force. 18-. (canceled)9. A progressive cavity pump assembly for operation in a borehole , comprising:(a) a unitary stator comprising at least first and second active stator sections at different locations on the stator;(b) a first rotor having a first active rotor section that is configured for alignment with the first active stator section when the first rotor is mounted at a selected location relative to the stator; and(c) a second rotor configured for insertion into the stator independently of the first rotor, and having a second active rotor section that is configured for alignment with the second active stator section when the second rotor is mounted at the selected location relative to the stator, the first and second rotors configured for separate and serial operation within the stator.10. The pump assembly as claimed in further comprising a tubing joint mountable to a bottom end of the stator claim 9 , the tubing joint having a tag bar.11. The pump assembly as claimed in wherein the first rotor comprises a slim rod having a bottom end coupled to the first active rotor section claim 10 , and a top end connectable to a rod string.12. The pump assembly as claimed in wherein the second rotor comprises a ...

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Номер записи: 37
16-01-2020 дата публикации

Method for Increasing Petroleum Yield

Номер: US20200018140A1
Автор: Boening Wolf, Kaus Arnim
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An electrical-hydraulic method for increasing the oil yield from petroleum deposits with water- and oil-bearing rock formations in which 2142122192324. The method as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that claim 1 , by the operation of the pump in the production well () claim 1 , the in-situ mobilized additional amounts of oil are extracted from the rock formation () during and after the electrical stimulation phase () claim 1 , whereby the percentage oil volume fraction () in the water/oil volume flow () in the differential comparison () is increased with respect to the oil fraction regression curve () or with respect to the zero percent line claim 1 , the oil fraction regression curve being determined by means of regression analysis on the basis of data from extraction exclusively by pumping in the time period before the electrical stimulation.3234. The method as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the additional volume of oil extracted per unit of time is determined by means of the differential oil fraction () multiplied by the constant overall water/oil production rate and the overall oil recovery volume and the degree of oil extraction are increased in comparison with extraction exclusively by pumping by the activation of the additional oil volume from the finely porous regions of the rock formation ().410. The method as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the alternating current in a frequency spectrum of >0 Hz to 500 Hz is fed in via the electrode () and the counter electrode.5. A device for carrying out the method as claimed in comprising:{'b': 1', '10', '2', '1', '3', '4', '5', '1, 'a) at least one steel-tube casing assigned to a conventional production well () during pumping operation, which is formed as an electrode () and an electrical feeder, and at least one underground metal structure () serving as a counter electrode, the production well () having producing inflow zones () for the electrical coupling to at least one water- and oil- ...

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Номер записи: 38
25-01-2018 дата публикации

Oil Production Well Gas Separator System Using Progressive Perforations

Номер: US20180023378A1
Автор: Echenagucia Cioppa Jorge
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A downhole system for oil production wells is provided. The system includes a tubular cover having a specific length to diameter configuration, the tubular cover including: a first section including 3 groups of 4 perforations equally spaced around the tubular cover; a second section including 3 groups of 4 perforations equally spaced around the tubular cover, wherein the second section is located below the first section, and a third section including 4 groups of 4 perforations equally spaced around the tubular cover, wherein the third section is located below the second section. The system further includes a suction rod having a specific length to diameter configuration based on the tubular cover length to diameter configuration, the suction rod located within the tubular cover, wherein the tubular cover and suction rod are configured for coupling to a suction of a positive displacement pumping device located within production tubing. 1. A downhole gas-oil separator system for oil production wells , comprising: a) a first section comprising: i) a first group of 4 perforations equally spaced around the tubular cover, wherein the first group is located 3 inches from a top of the first section, ii) a second group of 4 perforations equally spaced around the tubular cover, wherein the second group is located 3 inches from a lower end of the first group of perforations, and wherein the second group is rotated 45 degrees with respect to the first group, and iii) a third group of 4 perforations equally spaced around the tubular cover, wherein the third group is located 3 inches from a lower end of the second group, wherein the third group is lined up with the first group, and wherein each perforation of the first, second and third group measures 1 inch by 3 inches;', 'b) a second section comprising: i) a first group of 4 perforations equally spaced around the tubular cover, wherein the first group of the second section is located 3 inches below a lower end of the third ...

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Номер записи: 39
24-01-2019 дата публикации

Dense phase powder pump and corresponding operating method

Номер: US20190023505A1
Автор: Felix Mauchle, Hans-Peter Lüthi, Hanspeter Vieli
Принадлежит: Gema Switzerland GmbH

A method and a dense phase powder pump for conveying coating powder from a first powder reservoir to a second downstream powder reservoir or to a downstream powder spray-coating gun or the like installation for spraying coating powder are disclosed. In order to reduce the number of components of the dense phase powder pump that require maintenance, the dense phase powder pump is designed as a single-chamber dense phase powder pump and has only a single powder conveyor chamber for conveying coating powder.

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Номер записи: 40
24-04-2014 дата публикации

SCUM REMOVAL SYSTEM FOR LIQUIDS

Номер: US20140110335A1
Автор: EARLY DANIEL M., EASTER SCOTT F.
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The scum removal system for liquids is adaptable to wastewater treatment facilities, aquaculture facilities, oil spills, and/or other environments where the removal of a thin, buoyant layer of material from a liquid surface is desired. The system incorporates a geyser pump having one or more inlet pipes, with the inlet pipe(s) collectively having a larger diameter than the discharge pipe. This assures that the volume of water in the inlet pipe is always less than that in the discharge pulse, thus assuring that a steady, constant flow of liquid flows into the inlet opening to assure a uniform inertial flow of the floating contaminants into the inlet. The top of the inlet pipe(s) may be vertically adjustable for variable liquid level. The geyser pump may be submerged within the liquid or may be installed external to the liquid tank with the submerged inlet pipe communicating with the external pump. 1. A scum removal system for liquids , comprising:a geyser pump having a pneumatic inlet, a discharge outlet, and an intake inlet;a discharge pipe extending from the discharge outlet; andat least one intake pipe extending from the intake inlet, the intake pipe having a diameter larger than the discharge pipe.2. The scum removal system for liquids according to claim 1 , wherein the intake pipe has an upper end claim 1 , the upper end having a vertically adjustable inlet disposed thereon.3. The scum removal system for liquids according to claim 2 , further comprising an extension handle disposed atop the inlet claim 2 , the extension handle extending upward from the inlet.4. The scum removal system for liquids according to claim 2 , wherein said inlet comprises first and second cylindrical segments defining diametrically opposed first and second openings claim 2 , each of the segments having a narrow lower end and a wide upper end.5. The scum removal system for liquids according to claim 1 , wherein the geyser pump has an upper end and a lower end claim 1 , the pneumatic ...

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Номер записи: 41
31-01-2019 дата публикации

Pump Operated Lid

Номер: US20190029448A1
Автор: Luc LaGarde
Принадлежит: Luc LaGarde

A pump operated lid that pushes liquid through the lid. The pump operated lid includes an enclosure having an interior volume and an outer perimeter, wherein the outer perimeter is designed to removably secure to a cup. An air pump is within the interior volume along with a power source and a control circuit, each operably connected to the air pump. A switch is on the enclosure and operably connected to the air pump, such that the switch is designed to activate the air pump. One or more valves are on the upper surface and designed to allow air into the interior volume when the air pump is activated. An aperture is on the upper surface and extends through the enclosure and is designed to receive a straw therethrough.

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Номер записи: 42
02-02-2017 дата публикации

DUMP VALVE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD THEREFOR

Номер: US20170030163A1
Автор: Ford Michael Brent
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A dump valve assembly is disclosed. The dump valve assembly has a seat plug that couples to a southern end of a traveling valve, a standing valve, and a ball. The seat plug has two prongs that engage two corresponding slots within the standing valve and that lift the ball off of the standing valve in order to open the standing valve for pump drainage. 1. A dump valve assembly for use with a pump system comprising:a seat plug adapted to be coupled to a southern end of a traveling valve, the seat plug having two prongs; two slots adapted to receive the two prongs;', 'at least one channel; and', 'at least one port for allowing pumped fluid to pass therethrough; and, 'a standing valve having a body portion and an annular base, wherein the body portion comprises;'}a ball that is adapted to be lifted by the two prongs in order to open the standing valve.2. The dump valve assembly of wherein the seat plug comprises:a cylindrical body with a channel formed therethrough; andwherein the two prongs are positioned opposite from each other and extend downwardly from the body.3. The dump valve assembly of wherein each of the prongs has a northern end and a southern end and wherein a space between the northern ends of the prongs is greater than a space between the southern ends of the prongs.4. The dump valve assembly of wherein the prongs each have a tapered distal end.5. The dump valve assembly of wherein the annular base of the standing valve has a curved inner surface that is adapted to engage a curved outer surface of each of the tapered distal ends of the prongs and to push the prongs together when the seat plug is pushed downwardly over the ball within the standing valve.6. The dump valve assembly of wherein the prongs extend downwardly from the body in a helical configuration.7. The dump valve assembly of wherein the cylindrical body of the seat plug has an angled bottom edge.8. The dump valve assembly of wherein the standing valve further comprises a stem that extends ...

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Номер записи: 43
30-01-2020 дата публикации

RELEASABLY CONNECTIBLE DOWNHOLE FLOW DIVERTER FOR SEPARATING GASES FROM LIQUIDS

Номер: US20200032637A1
Автор: DUEGO Shawn, HARI Rob, Keith Tim, KIMERY Dave, Saponja Jeffrey Charles
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A reservoir production assembly for disposition within a wellbore that extends into a subterranean formation is disclosed. The reservoir production assembly includes a flow diverter including a cavity. The flow diverter defines a reservoir fluid receiver, a reservoir fluid-conducting space, a reservoir fluid discharge communicator, a gas-depleted reservoir fluid receiver, a gas-depleted reservoir fluid-conducting space, and a gas-depleted reservoir fluid discharge communicator. The reservoir production assembly includes a downhole-disposed reservoir fluid-supplying conductor for receiving the reservoir fluid from a downhole wellbore space and conducting the received reservoir fluid to the reservoir fluid receiver, and an on-off tool effecting releasable coupling of the reservoir fluid receiver of the flow diverter to the downhole-disposed reservoir fluid-supplying conductor with effect that fluid coupling of the flow diverter to the downhole-disposed reservoir fluid-supplying conductor is effected. At least a portion of the on-off tool is disposed within the cavity of the flow diverter. 153.-. (canceled)56. The reservoir fluid production assembly as claimed in claim 55 , further comprising:a pump fluidly coupled to the gas-depleted reservoir fluid discharge communicator for pressurizing the discharged gas-depleted reservoir fluid; anda gas-depleted reservoir fluid-producing conductor fluidly coupled to the pump for conducting the pressurized gas-depleted reservoir fluid to the surface.66. A system for producing hydrocarbon material from a reservoir via a wellbore lined with a wellbore string claim 55 , comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00054', 'claim 54'}, 'the reservoir fluid production assembly as claimed in , disposed within the wellbore such that the sealed interface is established, and oriented such that, while the reservoir fluid is being discharged into the reservoir fluid separation space from the reservoir fluid discharge communicator such that the ...

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Номер записи: 44
04-02-2021 дата публикации

Self-Propelled Plunger for Artificial Lift

Номер: US20210032964A1
Автор: Zahran Amr Mohamed
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Artificial lift systems, methods, and apparatuses are described. An example artificial lift system may include a plunger have an energy-storing component to store energy as the plunger descends through a wellbore and release the stored energy as the plunger ascends through the wellbore. The energy-storage component may be a spring. The spring may be compressed in response to rotation of a propeller coupled to the spring. The propeller may rotate in a first direction in response to interaction of the propeller and a liquid in the wellbore as the plunger descends. The spring may expand during uphole movement of the plunger to rotate the propeller in a second direction, opposite the first direction, and assist in lifting the plunger to the surface. 1. A plunger of a plunger lift system , the plunger comprising:a housing defining an interior cavity, the housing configured to travel between a downhole position in a wellbore and a surface of the earth and configured to displace a volume of fluid uphole of the housing responsive to downhole wellbore pressure; anda spring positioned within the cavity, the spring configured to transition from a compressed state to an expanded state during uphole travel of the housing to displace the volume of fluid uphole of the housing.2. The plunger of claim 1 , further comprising:a propeller configured to rotate in a first direction during downhole travel of the housing and in a second direction, opposite the first direction, during uphole travel of the housing; anda shaft positioned within the housing, the shaft comprising:a first end coupled to the spring;a second end coupled to the propeller.3. The plunger of claim 2 , wherein the spring is configured to compress in response to rotation of the propeller in the first direction and to expand in response to rotation of the propeller in the second direction.4. The plunger of claim 2 , further comprising a clutch coupled to the propeller claim 2 , the clutch configured to engage the shaft ...

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Номер записи: 45
24-02-2022 дата публикации

IMPELLER LOCKING METHOD

Номер: US20220056919A1
Автор: HILL Jason Eugene, Sheth Ketankumar Kantilal
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Provided in one example is a centrifugal pump. The centrifugal pump, according to this example, includes a shaft having an axial keyway located therein, as well as an axial key positioned within the axial keyway, the axial key having a recess located in a radial exterior surface thereof. The centrifugal pump according to this example additionally includes an impeller positioned on the shaft about the axial key, and a retaining ring positioned on the shaft about the axial key, a portion of the retaining ring extending into the recess for axially fixing the retaining ring relative to the axial key. The centrifugal pump according to this example further includes one or more fasteners attaching the retaining ring to the impeller, and a diffuser coupled about the shaft and proximate the impeller. 1. A centrifugal pump , comprising:a shaft having an axial keyway located therein;an axial key positioned within the axial keyway, the axial key having a recess located in a radial exterior surface thereof;an impeller positioned on the shaft about the axial key;a retaining ring positioned on the shaft about the axial key, a portion of the retaining ring extending into the recess for axially fixing the retaining ring relative to the axial key;one or more fasteners attaching the retaining ring to the impeller; anda diffuser coupled about the shaft and proximate the impeller.2. The centrifugal pump as recited in claim 1 , wherein the axial keyway is a first axial keyway claim 1 , the axial key is a first axial key claim 1 , and the recess is a first recess claim 1 , and further including a second axial keyway located in the shaft and a second axial key positioned within the second axial keyway claim 1 , the second axial keyway having a second recess located in a radial exterior surface thereof claim 1 , and further wherein the portion of the retaining ring extends into the first and second recesses for axially fixing the retaining ring to the impeller.3. The centrifugal pump as ...

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Номер записи: 46
07-02-2019 дата публикации

FLEXIBLE SUBSEA PRODUCTION ARRANGEMENT

Номер: US20190040718A1
Автор: Homstvedt Gunder, Møgedal Knut, Nyborg Knut Olaf, Ovrevik Hans Petter
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Various subsea production arrangements may utilize a base module and a pump module including one or more subsea pumps, such as ESPs or subsea centrifugal pumps, the base module and pump module being fluidly coupled together. An adjustable foot may be utilized to at least partially support the pump module at a horizontal distance from the base module. A horizontally oriented pump module may be equipped with a truss arrangement designed to reduce bending loads on the pump module. The base module and pump module may be delivered to a subsea location separately or in a single trip. A modular subsea production arrangement may enable low cost installation and/or operation and high adaptability of various combinations of well production equipment. Certain subsea production arrangements may include one or more retrievable FCU/LCU modules for use with subsea apparatus, such as pumps and compressors. 1. A subsea pump arrangement , comprising:a base module comprising a foundation, particularly a mud mat, suction anchor, or pile, an inlet connector, an outlet connector fluidicly coupled to the inlet connector, and at least one pump module connector disposed between the inlet connector and the outlet connector;a pump module separated in a horizontal direction from the base module, wherein the pump module comprises a fluid inlet fluidicly coupled to the inlet connector and a fluid outlet fluidicly coupled to the outlet connector, and wherein both the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet are disposed at only one horizontal end of the pump module for coupling both the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet to the base module; anda foot at least partially supporting the pump module, particularly supporting at least 50% of the weight of the pump module, particularly including at least 80% of the weight of the pump module, wherein the foot is separated from the base module by a distance, particularly by a distance greater than three meters, particularly including a distance greater than six ...

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Номер записи: 47
16-02-2017 дата публикации

Plunger Lift Lubricator with Mounted Pipe Connectors

Номер: US20170044881A1
Автор: Lynch Blake
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A plunger lift lubricator includes a tubular flow body having an internal lubricator bore, a top end, a bottom end, and a radial outlet in communication with lubricator bore; and a pipe connector circumferentially mounted on the tubular flow body about the radial outlet, the pipe connector having a vertical throughbore disposing the flow body, a pipe connector profile, and a horizontal passage extending between the vertical throughbore and the pipe connector profile. In accordance to some embodiments the flow body is formed of a single piece of material and the top end has a thread profile to connect a spring housing and the bottom end has a thread or a flange profile. 1. A plunger lift lubricator , comprising:a tubular flow body having an internal lubricator bore, a top end, a bottom end, and a radial outlet in communication with lubricator bore; anda pipe connector circumferentially mounted on the tubular flow body about the radial outlet, the pipe connector comprising a vertical throughbore disposing the flow body, a pipe connector profile, and a horizontal passage extending between the vertical throughbore and the pipe connector profile.2. The plunger lift lubricator of claim 1 , wherein flow body is formed of a single piece of material and the top end comprises a thread profile to connect a spring housing and the bottom end comprises one of a thread or a flange profile.3. The plunger lift lubricator of claim 1 , further comprising a first circumferential seal between the flow body and the pipe connector located above the radial outlet; anda second and circumferential seal between the flow body and the pipe connector located above the radial outlet.4. The plunger lift lubricator of claim 1 , wherein the pipe connector is secured to the flow body without welding.5. The plunger lift lubricator of claim 1 , wherein the pipe connector is secured to the flow body with welding.6. The plunger lift lubricator of claim 1 , wherein the pipe connector is secured to the ...

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Номер записи: 48
16-02-2017 дата публикации

Plunger Lift Lubricator

Номер: US20170044882A1
Автор: Casey Clinton McShane, CASEY William
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A plunger lift lubricator including a lower lubricator section having an internal lubricator bore extending axially from a top thread profile to a bottom flange profile an outlet pipe connector comprising a body having a vertical throughbore forming a portion of the lubricator bore and a radial passage extending through a pipe connector profile to the vertical throughbore. 1. A plunger lift lubricator , comprising:a lower lubricator section having an internal lubricator bore extending axially from a top thread profile to a bottom flange profile; andan outlet pipe connector comprising a body having a vertical throughbore forming a portion of the lubricator bore and a radial passage extending through a pipe connector profile to the vertical throughbore.2. The plunger lift lubricator of claim 1 , wherein the outlet pipe connector comprises a liner disposed in the lubricator bore; andan annular passage between the liner and an inner wall of the lubricator bore.3. The plunger lift lubricator of claim 1 , wherein the top thread profile conforms to a 14.5 degree Acme profile.4. The plunger lift lubricator of claim 1 , wherein the pipe connector profile of the outlet pipe connector is a thread profile that conforms to a 14.5 degree Acme profile.5. The plunger lift lubricator of claim 1 , wherein the top thread profile conforms to a 14.5 degree Acme profile; andthe pipe connector profile of the outlet pipe connector is a thread profile that conforms to a 14.5 degree Acme profile.6. The plunger lift lubricator of claim 1 , comprising a spring housing threadedly connected to the top thread profile.7. The plunger lift lubricator of claim 1 , further comprising a spring housing haying a lower end disposed within a top passage of the top thread profile; anda connector attached to the housing and threadedly connected to the top thread profile.8. The plunger lift lubricator of claim 7 , wherein the outlet pipe connector comprises a liner disposed in the lubricator bore; andan ...

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Номер записи: 49
03-03-2022 дата публикации

REVERSE FLOW GAS SEPARATOR

Номер: US20220065091A1
Автор: Brown Donn J., KOPECKY Trevor Alan, Newport Casey L.
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A reverse flow gas separator having a housing having a housing intake and a first void space within the housing. The reverse flow gas separator further includes a driveshaft disposed adjacent to the first void space. The drive shaft is hollow and comprises a second void space disposed within the interior of the drive shaft. The second void space is continuous from a driveshaft intake to an opening in a terminal end of the driveshaft.

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Номер записи: 50
23-02-2017 дата публикации

ANCHOR FOR A TUBING STRING AND METHOD

Номер: US20170051570A1
Автор: Derkach Michael John, Wold Shaun Arthur
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Disclosed herein is a tubing string anchor for resisting angular rotation of the tubing string, as when undergoing pumping through the string. The anchor includes a plurality of anchoring members each rotatable about a fulcrum between a locking position and a non-locking position. The anchor housing has a groove formed between adjacent anchoring members through which a string may be run to access below the anchor when the anchor is installed. 112-. (canceled)13. A wellbore installation installed within a well casing , the wellbore installation comprising:a tubing string; a housing including an upper end adapted for connection to an upper tubing string portion, a lower end adapted for connection to a lower tubing string portion, an outer surface and a center longitudinal axis extending between the upper end and the lower end;', a pair of spaced apart side walls coupled to the outer surface, the pair of spaced apart side walls raised relative to the outer surface, the pair of spaced apart side walls extending longitudinally substantially parallel to the center longitudinal axis;', 'a recess defined between the pair of spaced apart side walls and the outer surface between the pair of spaced apart side walls;', 'an anchoring member within the recess and comprising an elongate body including a first end, a second end, a long axis extending between the first end and the second end, a bite portion extending between the first end and the second end and a fulcrum portion extending between the first end and the second end and spaced from the bite portion, the anchoring member being rotatable about the long axis within the recess to vary the degree to which the bite portion protrudes out from the recess outwardly of the pair of spaced apart side walls;', 'a lower retaining member at a lower end of the recess, the lower retaining member spanning the pair of spaced apart end walls, forming a lower limit of the recess and including an extension to overlie the second end of the ...

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Номер записи: 51
23-02-2017 дата публикации

HYDROCARBON POWER SYSTEM

Номер: US20170051580A1
Автор: Pierce Michael, Sanchez Angel, Sellers Blake, Swenson Allen
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A hydrocarbon power system that includes a turbine generator, a downhole heat exchanger, and an expander pump assembly. Various arrangements of the expander pump assembly address considerations related to the design of the downhole expander pump. In such a system, the turbine generator receives a high pressure working fluid from the downhole system to drive a generator. The turbine generator can be in fluid communication with the downhole heat exchanger and with the turbine portion of a downhole turbine pump assembly. The pump portion of the downhole turbine pump assembly can be in fluid communication with the downhole heat exchanger and a source of hydrocarbon fluid. 1. A hydrocarbon power system for a hydrocarbon well , the hydrocarbon power system comprising:a. a power plant structured to receive a working fluid and to drive at least one of: at least one surface located electric generator, a surface located pump, and a surface located compressor;b. a downhole heat exchanger in the hydrocarbon well structured to transfer heat from an upwardly directed hydrocarbon fluid to the working fluid; and (i) a turbine shaft rotatably supported by a turbine casing and coaxial with the hydrocarbon well;', '(ii) a rotor coupled to the turbine shaft, wherein the rotor is structured to receive the working fluid from the downhole heat exchanger and to redirect the working fluid to flow in opposed axial directions; and', '(iii) a plurality of bearings supporting the turbine shaft, the plurality of bearings disposed between the turbine shaft and the turbine casing, the plurality of bearings lubricated by the working fluid, wherein a radial circumferential inlet is formed through the turbine casing, the radial circumferential inlet constructed to direct the working fluid to the rotor; and', 'wherein the turbine shaft is constructed to direct the working fluid redirected by the rotor towards the power plant., 'c. an expander pump unit comprised of a downhole turbine coupled to a ...

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Номер записи: 52
15-05-2014 дата публикации

ARTICULATING AIR-BLAST SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INITIATING FLOW OF BULK MATERIALS IN CONTAINMENT VESSELS

Номер: US20140134006A1
Автор: Nelson Gregory Wallace, PANKRATZ Terry Dale, WALTERS Mark Larry
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A system and method to facilitate the unloading of bulk materials from containment vessels and transport vehicles, including non-flowing DDGs in such vehicles, is disclosed. The system includes a compressed air system that further includes a motor, an air compressor, and an air reservoir; a hydraulic fluid system that further includes a motor, a hydraulic fluid reservoir, and a pump; a wireless control system; a slew drive; a hydraulically-powered, articulating boom arm that also includes hydraulic cylinders that remain in a plane parallel to the boom arm throughout operation of the system; and a blaster assembly with first and second ends that includes an air reservoir proximate the first end, a mount assembly, a discharge tube assembly, and a discharge tip assembly that includes a shooting valve proximate the second end. 1. A method of using a system for accurate placement of a compressed air blast point to initiate flow of bulk particulate material in a containment vessel comprising the steps of:a. providing a compressed air system comprising a motor, an air compressor, and an air reservoir;b. providing a hydraulic fluid system comprising a motor, a hydraulic fluid reservoir, and a pump;c. providing a slew drive rotatable to about 20° of each side of vertical;d. providing a hydraulically-powered, articulating boom arm comprising hydraulic cylinders, in which said hydraulic cylinders remain in a plane parallel to the boom arm throughout operation of the system;e. providing a blaster assembly with first and second ends comprising an air reservoir proximate the first end, a mount assembly, a discharge tube assembly, and a discharge tip assembly further comprising a shooting valve proximate the second end;f. providing a wireless control system with an effective range of about 50 feet and capable of controlling the compressed air and hydraulic fluid systems to further control the hydraulic cylinders of the boom arm, the slew drive, and the blaster assembly;g. ...

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Номер записи: 53
03-03-2016 дата публикации

Hydrocarbon Well Performance Monitoring System

Номер: US20160061022A1
Автор: McCoy James N.
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A method for real-time data acquisition and presentation of force, position, load, pressures, and movement within a subterranean well pumping system, such as an oil well. Data is gathered using sensors attached to a surface level pump drive and wellhead system. Well structural data and well production data are combined therewith to generate a real-time display of down-hole well operation, including animated graphics of the pump operation, including pump movement, rod and tubing stretch, fluid movement, gas compression, system forces, and fluid pressures. Liquid levels are tested using an acoustic liquid level instrument, and incorporated to improve well performance analysis. 1. A method for real-time display of a dynagraph by a computer , utilized in conjunction with a transducer having an accelerometer and a strain gauge , for monitoring operation of a sucker rod drive unit of a down-hole pump , having a polished rod portion at a surface level , that is lifting well fluids from a hydrocarbon well , the method comprising the steps of:attaching the transducer to the polished rod, thereby enabling the accelerometer to generate acceleration signals in real-time, which indicate instant acceleration of the polished rod, and enabling the strain gauge to generate load signals in real-time, which indicate instant tensile loads on the polished rod;initializing a sampling process by the computer, which includes sampling the acceleration signals and producing acceleration data in real-time, and sampling the load signals and producing surface load data in real-time;calculating by the computer, subject to processing latency, surface position data indicative of the real-time instant position of the polished rod as a function of the acceleration data;storing, by the computer, the surface load data and the surface position data over a period of time equal to or greater than one complete cycle of the sucker rod drive unit;analyzing the stored surface position data by the computer to ...

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Номер записи: 54
01-03-2018 дата публикации

GAS SUPPLY APPARATUS

Номер: US20180058457A1
Автор: LEE Myoungsuck, Manson David Paul, North Phillip
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An improved purge gas supply that is less susceptible to the shortcomings of known systems. The disclosure aims to reduce backflow or recirculation of pumped gases into the purge supply apparatus by providing an arrangement where the purge ports on a multistage vacuum pump contains purge gas at sufficient pressure to resist the backflow, particularly when the vacuum pump is operating outside of its ultimate pressure regime. Embodiments of the purge supply apparatus described herein do not necessarily need a non-return valve to resist the unwanted pump gas back-flow. 1. A multistage vacuum pump purge gas supply apparatus , comprising:a gas inlet in fluid communication with a plurality of gas outlets for supplying gas to respective purge ports of a multistage vacuum pump; anda flow controller disposed immediately upstream of the gas outlets, the flow controller comprising an input for receiving gas, a volume for containing gas at a given pressure, and a variable flow restrictor disposed between the volume and each of the outlets,wherein the variable flow restrictor is moveable with respect to the volume to facilitate continuous variance of the flow of gas in proportion to each of the outlets, between a first and second flow rate.2. A multistage vacuum pump purge gas supply apparatus , comprising:a gas inlet in fluid communication with a plurality of gas outlets for supplying gas to respective ports of the multistage vacuum pump; anda flow controller disposed immediately upstream of the gas outlets, the flow controller comprising an input for receiving gas, a manifold defining a volume for containing gas at a given pressure, and a variable flow restrictor disposed between the manifold and the outlets,wherein during operation, the pressure of the gas in the volume is higher than the pressure of the gas within any pump chambers of the multistage vacuum pump at any one of the ports of the multistage pump.3. The apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the variable flow ...

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Номер записи: 55
02-03-2017 дата публикации

Plunger Lift Systems and Methods

Номер: US20170058651A1
Автор: Damiano Joseph R., Keeton James A.
Принадлежит: EOG RESOURCES, INC.

A plunger piston assembly for a plunger lift system used to remove fluids from a subterranean wellbore includes a sealing sleeve having a central axis, an upper end, a lower end, and a throughbore extending axially from the upper end of the sealing sleeve to the lower end of the sealing sleeve. The throughbore of the sealing sleeve defines a receptacle extending axially from the lower end of the sealing sleeve. In addition, the plunger piston assembly includes an intermediate sleeve having a central axis, an upper end, a lower end, and a throughbore extending axially from the upper end of the intermediate sleeve to the lower end of the intermediate sleeve. The throughbore of the intermediate sleeve defines a receptacle extending axially from the lower end of the intermediate sleeve. The upper end of the intermediate sleeve is configured to be removably seated in the receptacle of the sealing sleeve. Further, the plunger piston assembly includes a plug configured to be removably seated in the in the receptacle of the intermediate sleeve. 1. A plunger piston assembly for a plunger lift system used to remove fluids from a subterranean wellbore , the assembly comprising:a sealing sleeve having a central axis, an upper end, a lower end, and a throughbore extending axially from the upper end of the sealing sleeve to the lower end of the sealing sleeve, wherein the throughbore of the sealing sleeve defines a receptacle extending axially from the lower end of the sealing sleeve;an intermediate sleeve having a central axis, an upper end, a lower end, and a throughbore extending axially from the upper end of the intermediate sleeve to the lower end of the intermediate sleeve, wherein the throughbore of the intermediate sleeve defines a receptacle extending axially from the lower end of the intermediate sleeve;wherein the upper end of the intermediate sleeve is configured to be removably seated in the receptacle of the sealing sleeve;a plug configured to be removably seated in ...

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Номер записи: 56
28-02-2019 дата публикации

PUMPING APPARATUS, TREATMENT SOLUTION SUPPLYING DEVICE, SUBSTRATE TREATING APPARATUS, LIQUID DRAINING METHOD, AND LIQUID REPLACING METHOD

Номер: US20190063415A1
Автор: KASHIYAMA Masahito, KIRITA Shoji, MOMMA Toru, NISHIMURA Junki, Ogura Hiroyuki, SAGAWA Hidetoshi, Yoshida Shogo
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A chamber has at least three openings, or a first opening, a second opening, and a third opening formed therein that are in communication with a reservoir. The second opening is higher in level than the first opening. The third opening is used for discharging a liquid within the reservoir by introducing gas through at least one of the first opening and the second opening into the reservoir. Since the third opening is the lowest in level among the three openings, the liquid stored in the reservoir is able to be drained easily. 1. A pumping apparatus for feeding a liquid , the pumping apparatus comprising:a chamber with a reservoir as an interior space that stores the liquid and a movable part that contacts the reservoir, a volume of the reservoir being changed by displacement of the movable part; anda drive unit that displaces the movable part;the chamber having at least three openings, or a first opening, a second opening, and a third opening formed therein that are in communication with the reservoir,the second opening being higher in level than the first opening,the third opening being the lowest in level among the three openings,any two of the three openings being used for normal liquid feed of sucking the liquid into the reservoir and feeding out the liquid from the reservoir by controlling circulation of the liquid in synchronization with the displacement of the movable part, andthe third opening being used for discharging the liquid within the reservoir by introducing gas through at least one of the first opening and the second opening into the reservoir.2. The pumping apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe third opening is disposed around a bottom of the reservoir.3. The pumping apparatus according to claim 2 , whereinthe first opening is disposed at a position equal in level to the third opening.4. The pumping apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe first opening and the second opening are used for normal liquid feed of sucking the liquid into the ...

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Номер записи: 57
09-03-2017 дата публикации

PLUNGER LIFT WITH INTERNAL MOVABLE ELEMENT

Номер: US20170067327A1
Автор: Harris William Charles, Wells Edward Alexander
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A plunger includes a sleeve having a passage therethrough and a valve member in the passage. When the plunger falls in a production string of a hydrocarbon well, the valve member is open and allows gas flow through the plunger. When the plunger contacts a liquid slug in the production string, the valve closes so that pressure from below reverses movement of the plunger so it pushes liquid above the plunger toward the earth's surface and ultimately to a well head where liquid and gas are separated. 1. A plunger for removing liquids from a production string of a hydrocarbon well , comprisinga sleeve having a passage therethrough having a valve seat and a seal on an exterior of the sleeve to reduce leakage between the exterior of the sleeve and an interior of the production string, anda valve member captivated in the passage and moveable between a first position allowing flow around the valve member and through the passage and a second position abutting the valve seat and thereby restricting flow through the passage,the valve member being configured to move from the first position to the second position in response to the sleeve contacting a body of liquid while falling in the production string,the valve member being the only operative moving member in the passage.2. The plunger of wherein the valve member is a ball configured to rotate freely in any direction so any orientation of the ball can seal on the valve seat.3. The plunger of wherein the valve seat is at a location intermediate ends of the sleeve and the ball is below the valve seat.4. The plunger of wherein the ball is at a location intermediate ends of the sleeve and the valve seat is below the ball.5. The plunger of wherein the ball is of a density greater than natural gas and has a density in the range of 5-9 pounds/gallon.6. The plunger of wherein the ball has a density in the range of 6-8 pounds/gallon.7. The plunger of wherein the ball is of a durable material and is hollow.8. The plunger of wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 58
05-06-2014 дата публикации

Buoyant Ball Assisted Hydrocarbon Lift System and Method

Номер: US20140151020A1
Автор: Smith Rodney Dee, Smith Travis Jason
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As disclosed, a buoyant ball assisted hydrostatic lift system and method for lifting fluid(s) from an enclosed subterranean reservoir to the earth's surface, comprises a pipe string configured at a steady state gas pressure with any quiescent gas escape offset by an equal gas input. The system also includes a plurality of buoyant balls in the pipe string; the balls configured to at least one of displace a fluid mass and have a surface friction moving in fluid(s) therein. The system additionally includes a column of the buoyant balls in the pipe string, an aggregate weight of the balls configured to entrain the balls into a fluid in an annulus formed with an outer bore pipe. The system further includes a hydrostatic pressure differential in the annulus with respect to the reservoir via the buoyant balls, the pressure configured to lift fluid(s) in the annulus to the surface. 1. A hydrocarbon lift system for lifting petroleum fluid(s) from an enclosed subterranean reservoir to the earth's surface , the system comprising:a plurality of buoyant balls entrained in a pipe string in a first fluid, the balls configured to at least one of displace a fluid mass and have a surface friction moving in the first fluid therein;an entrained column of the buoyant balls in the pipe string, an aggregate weight of the balls and the first fluid configured to entrain the balls into a second fluid in an annulus formed with an outer bore pipe; anda pressure differential in the annulus with respect to the reservoir via the entrained buoyant balls, the pressure configured to lift the second fluid and the entrained balls to enhance petroleum production in the annulus to the surface.2. The hydrocarbon lift system of claim 1 , further comprising a pump attached to the pipe string claim 1 , the pump configured to pressurize the first fluid and the buoyant balls entrained therein through the pipe string.3. The hydrocarbon lift system of claim 1 , wherein the column of buoyant balls entrained in ...

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Номер записи: 59
15-03-2018 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONNECTING WELL HEADS OF STEAM STIMULATED HYDROCARBON WELLS

Номер: US20180073338A1
Автор: PIQUETTE Dean Andre, STALEY Grant Britt Victor, VERWIJS Johan Peter (Hans)
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A system for a steam-stimulated hydrocarbon well pad includes an injection piping assembly at an injection well head and a production piping assembly at a production well head. The injection piping assembly comprises first and second steam conduits for connecting respective ports of an injection well head a steam injection pipeline. The steam conduits are mounted to a frame for transportation as a unit. The production piping comprises a production conduit for connecting a first fluid port of the production well head to a hydrocarbon production pipeline and a gas conduit in fluid communication with the wellbore through a second fluid port of the production well head. The production conduit and the gas conduit mounted to a frame for transportation as a unit. 1. A piping assembly for a well head of a steam-stimulated hydrocarbon well , comprising:a first fluid conduit for connecting a first fluid port of said well head to a first pipeline;a second fluid conduit for connecting a second fluid port of said well head to a second pipeline;said first fluid conduit and said second fluid conduit mounted to a frame for transportation of said fluid conduits and said frame as a unit.2. The piping assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of wheels mounted to said frame.3. The piping assembly of claim 1 , wherein said first fluid conduit comprises an expansion loop.4. The piping assembly of claim 1 , wherein said first fluid conduit comprises first and second segments pivotably joined to one another.5. The piping assembly of claim 4 , wherein said first fluid conduit comprises a plurality of swivel joints pivotably connecting segments of said first fluid conduit to one another claim 4 , at least one of said swivel joints permitting pivoting about multiple axes.6. The piping assembly of claim 4 , wherein said plurality of swivel joints is configured to allow for vertical movement of an end of said fluid conduit connected to said first fluid port.7. The piping assembly of ...

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Номер записи: 60
24-03-2022 дата публикации

All-metal conical combined screw pump suitable for petroleum field

Номер: US20220090599A1
Автор: Liang Haiyang, ZHANG Zhihai, Zhou Guang
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An all-metal conical combined screw pump suitable for petroleum field includes: a stator, a rotor (), a sleeve () and a sucker rod (), wherein the internal threaded curved surface and the external threaded curved surface are both tapered The spiral structure and the taper are the same, and the end of the inner threaded surface and the outer threaded surface with the larger radial size is adjacent to the sucker rod; the all-metal conical combined screw pump further comprises an elastic telescopic component, wherein the elastic telescopic component comprises a movable part, a fixed part and a elastic part, the movable part is fixedly connected to the rotor, the fixed part is fixedly connected to the sucker rod, the movable part and the fixed part are slidly fitted in the up and down directions and can be To transmit torque to the sucker rod and the rotor, one end of the elastic member abuts against the movable part or the rotor, and the other end abuts against the fixed part or the sucker rod, the elastic member can Elastic contraction or elastic expansion along the sliding direction of the movable part. 1. An all-metal conical combined screw pump suitable for petroleum field comprising: a stator , a rotor , a sleeve and a sucker rod; wherein the stator is provided with an internally threaded curved surface , and the rotor is installed in the stator and is provided with An external threaded curved surface matched with an internal threaded curved surface , the sleeve is connected to the stator , and the sucker rod is installed in the sleeve , characterized in that: the internal threaded curved surface and the external threaded curved surface are both tapered The spiral structure and the taper are the same , and the end of the inner threaded surface and the outer threaded surface with the larger radial size is adjacent to the sucker rod; the all-metal conical combined screw pump further comprises an elastic telescopic assembly , the elastic telescopic assembly ...

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Номер записи: 61
18-03-2021 дата публикации

UNIBODY SHIFT ROD PLUNGER

Номер: US20210079911A1
Автор: Boyd Garrett S., Boyd Mitchell A.
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A disclosed unibody bypass plunger has a unitary one-piece hollow body, a valve cage, a clutch system, crimple fastening structures, and a valve. The clutch system is provided in a bottom end of the plunger and is configured to limit a position of the valve. A top end includes an external fish neck with ports or slots. The plunger further includes an integral shift rod that extends out of the top end in a closed configuration and extends out of the bottom end in an open configuration, eliminating a need for a separator rod in a lubricator cap to open and close the valve. Ports or slots may be pluggable with one or more plugs. As such, a fall speed of the plunger may be adjusted based on a number of plugs that are installed, with the greatest fall speed being obtained with all ports or slots unplugged. 1. A plunger for a plunger-lift apparatus , the plunger comprising:a monolithic hollow plunger body; anda one-piece shift rod within the plunger body, the shift rod including a valve.2. The plunger of claim 1 , further comprising:a bottom end having a clutch assembly that is configured to limit a position of the valve.3. The plunger of claim 1 , further comprising:a valve cage having one or more flow ports formed as passages through a cylindrical wall of the valve cage.4. The plunger of claim 1 , further comprising a top end having an external fish neck having one or more ports.5. The plunger of claim 4 , wherein the one or more ports of the external fish neck are configured to be closed by plugs to control a flow of fluids through the ports.6. The plunger of claim 1 , wherein the monolithic hollow plunger body further comprises a valve seat.7. The plunger of claim 6 , wherein the valve seals against the valve seat when the one-piece shift rod is in a closed configuration.8. The plunger of claim 7 , wherein the one-piece shift rod is configured to move from the closed configuration to an open configuration in which the valve moves away from the valve seat.9. The ...

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Номер записи: 62
26-03-2015 дата публикации

Controlled Rise Velocity Buoyant Ball Assisted Hydrocarbon Lift System and Method

Номер: US20150083390A1
Автор: Smith Rodney Dee
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A hydrocarbon lift system and method for increasing petroleum production from an enclosed subterranean reservoir to the earth's surface comprises a column of buoyant balls in an outer pipe configured to entrain the buoyant balls into a first fluid in an annulus formed with an inner pipe drill string. A pressure differential in the inner pipe with respect to the reservoir via the entrained buoyant balls in a second fluid therein lifts the second fluid and the entrained balls via the inner pipe to increase petroleum production to the to earth's surface. A controlled rise velocity of the buoyant balls and the second fluid is predetermined by a ratio of a mass density of the buoyant balls to a mass density of the second fluid being greater than a mass density of the buoyant balls to a mass density of the first fluid for an increase over time in oil production. 1. A hydrocarbon lift system for lifting petroleum fluid(s) from an enclosed subterranean reservoir to the earth's surface , the system comprising:a) a plurality of buoyant balls entrained in a first fluid in an outer pipe, the balls configured to at least one of displace a fluid mass and have a surface friction moving in the first fluid therein;b) an entrained column of the buoyant balls in the first fluid in the outer pipe, an aggregate weight thereof configured to entrain the balls into a second fluid in an inner pipe; andc) a pressure differential in the inner pipe with respect to the reservoir via the entrained buoyant balls, the pressure differential configured to lift the second fluid and the entrained balls via the inner pipe to enhance petroleum production to the surface.2. The hydrocarbon lift system of claim 1 , further comprising a pump attached to the outer pipe claim 1 , the pump configured to pressurize the first fluid and the buoyant balls entrained therein through the outer pipe.3. The hydrocarbon lift system of claim 1 , wherein the column of buoyant balls entrained in the first fluid is vice ...

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Номер записи: 63
12-06-2014 дата публикации

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR SENSING IN WELLBORES

Номер: US20140158347A1
Автор: FIELDER, FIELDER Lance I., III Robert P.
Принадлежит: ESP COMPLETION TECHNOLOGIES L.L.C.

Methods and apparatus for sensing wellbore conditions in artificial lift wells using low profile sensors that are installed on down hole production equipment that makes them easier to install and retrieve. In one embodiment, low profile sensors are installed on a rod string making their insertion and removal much easier than it would be if they were mounted on production tubing. The sensors can be attached directly to the rod string or can be attached to a cable that is attached to the rod string. The sensors can transmit their data electrically through the cable or through the rod string. Alternatively, the sensors can transmit their data acoustically through the rod string. 1. A method for operating a well , comprising:attaching a sensor to a pumping rod string, wherein the pumping rod string is configured to operate a down hole pump;inserting the distal end of the pumping rod string and the attached sensor into the well;operating the down hole pump using the pumping rod string;sensing at least one parameter of the well from the sensor; andtransmitting the at least one sensed parameter from the sensor to the surface of the well.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein attaching the sensor to the pumping rod string comprises attaching the sensor to a cable and attaching the cable to the production rod claim 1 , and wherein the sensor transmits the at least one sensed parameter along the cable.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein attaching the sensor to the pumping rod string comprises clamping the sensor around the pumping rod string claim 1 , and wherein the sensor transmits the at least one sensed parameter along the pumping rod string.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein inserting the pumping rod string with attached sensor into the well comprises inserting the pumping rod string and attached sensor into a casing and a production tubing in the well.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising stopping operation of the down hole pump; andremoving the pumping rod string ...

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Номер записи: 64
12-06-2014 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROL OF A PLUNGER LIFT SYSTEM

Номер: US20140158349A1
Автор: Mason Clint Edward, Scantlebury Mark David
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A method and apparatus for operating a plunger lift system in a well is provided. The methods can include: opening a control valve and allowing a plunger to rise to a top of the well; determining an actual rise time of the plunger based on a time it takes the plunger to rise to the top of the well; using actual rise time of the plunger and a target rise time calculating adjustments to the afterflow time or close time; and allowing the afterflow time to pass before closing the control valve and keeping the valve closed for the close time. The methods are repeated, each time calculating a new adjusted afterflow time or adjusted close time to incrementally alter these times to improve the operation of the plunger lift system. 1. A method of operating a plunger lift system in a gas producing well , the method comprising:opening a control valve and allowing a plunger to rise to a top of the well;determining an actual rise time of the plunger based on a time it takes the plunger to rise to the top of the well;using the current afterflow time and a difference between a target rise time and the actual rise time to calculate an adjusted afterflow time;allowing the adjusted afterflow time to pass before closing the control valve and keeping the valve closed for a close time;and repeating the steps of the method, each time calculating a new adjusted afterflow time and keeping the control valve open for the new adjusted afterflow time.2. The method of wherein the change made to the current afterflow time to calculate the adjusted afterflow time is a function of the current afterflow time.3. The method of wherein the greater the current afterflow time claim 2 , the greater the difference between the current afterflow time and the adjusted afterflow time.5. The method of wherein the Scaling Factor is less than 1.6. A controller for controlling the operation of a plunger lift system for a gas producing well having a plunger claim 4 , a plunger arrival sensor and a valve between ...

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Номер записи: 65
24-03-2016 дата публикации

Thermal Compensating Tubing Anchor for a Pumpjack Well

Номер: US20160084026A1
Автор: Herod Sam, Herschel Robert, Hill, JR. Thomas G.
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Apparatus and method for limiting the expansion and contraction of a production tubular within a pumpjack oil well includes an anchor having a hydraulic dampening chamber and an expansion joint. A piston is attached to the tubular and position within the hydraulic dampening chamber so that axial expansion and contraction of the tubular caused by thermal and loading forces is resisted by the constrained movement of the piston within the hydraulic chamber. 1. An anchor system for a tubular in a well comprising:an anchor housing including an uphole portion and a downhole portion, the housing including a hydraulic chamber;a tubular positioned within the anchor housing and releasably connected to the anchor housing; anda piston fixedly mounted on an exterior surface of the tubular, the piston positioned within the hydraulic chamber and adapted to move axially within the chamber after the tubular has been released from the anchor housing.2. An anchor system as claimed in wherein a plurality of slips are mounted within the anchor housing claim 1 , the slips being adapted to move radically outwardly to engage the inner wall of casing located in the well to thereby secure the anchor system to the casing.3. An anchor system as claimed in wherein the hydraulic chamber is located within the uphole portion of the anchor housing.4. An anchor system as claimed in further including a slip housing surrounding the downhole portion of the anchor housing claim 2 , the slips being mounted within the slip housing in a non-deployed position.5. An anchor system as claimed in wherein the tubular includes a first portion claim 1 , a second portion claim 1 , and a third portion releasably attached to the downhole portion of the anchor housing by a plurality of shear pins.6. An anchor system as claimed in wherein the slips are moved releasably outwardly by a conical member under the influence of fluid pressure applied to a second piston positioned within the slip housing.7. An anchor system as ...

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Номер записи: 66
31-03-2022 дата публикации

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR GAS LIFT OF A RESERVOIR FLUID

Номер: US20220098960A1
Автор: Golinowski Jeffrey, King Jeff
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A method, related device and system are provided for lifting a reservoir fluid in an oil and gas well. The method involves allowing the reservoir fluid to flow in an axial uphole direction through an internal flow path of a production tubing disposed in the well. The internal flow path includes a Venturi profile configured to flash out a free gas phase from the reservoir fluid as the reservoir fluid flows in the axial uphole direction through the Venturi profile, such that the reservoir fluid comprises the free gas phase and a liquid phase. The internal flow path also includes a diffusion profile disposed above the Venturi profile and configured to condense the free gas phase into the liquid phase as the reservoir fluid flows in axial uphole direction through the diffusion profile. 1. A method for lifting a reservoir fluid in an oil and gas well , the method comprising the step of allowing the reservoir fluid to flow in an axial uphole direction through an internal flow path of a production tubing disposed in the well , wherein the internal flow path comprises:(a) a Venturi profile having a transverse cross-sectional area that gradually decreases in the axial uphole direction to a throat, the Venturi profile configured to flash out a free gas phase from the reservoir fluid as the reservoir fluid flows in the axial uphole direction through the Venturi profile, such that the reservoir fluid comprises the free gas phase and a liquid phase; and(b) a diffusion profile disposed above the throat of the Venturi profile and having a transverse cross-sectional area that gradually increases in the axial uphole direction, the diffusion profile configured to condense the free gas phase into the liquid phase as the reservoir fluid flows in the axial uphole direction through the diffusion profile.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein pressure of the reservoir fluid in the internal flow path is not increased by energy added from any man-made equipment.3. The method of claim 1 , ...

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Номер записи: 67
25-03-2021 дата публикации

PRESSURE BALANCED WELL FLOW CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20210087911A1
Автор: Clark Michael, Hendrix Glendell, Homfeld Alfred B.
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A pressure balanced well flow control system includes a pressure balanced variable orifice flow control having a controlled flow inlet in fluid communication with a subterranean well and a balance pressure inlet in fluid communication with an outlet end of a fluid pressure isolator. An inlet end of the fluid pressure isolator is in fluid communication with the subterranean well. 1. A pressure balanced well flow control system , comprising:a pressure balanced variable orifice flow control having a controlled flow inlet in fluid communication with a subterranean well and a balance pressure inlet in fluid communication with an outlet end of a fluid pressure isolator; andwherein an inlet end of the fluid pressure isolator is in fluid communication with the subterranean well.2. The system of wherein the fluid pressure isolator comprises a piston disposed in a cylinder.3. The system of wherein the cylinder comprises a connector to couple the cylinder directly to a wellhead.4. The system of wherein the cylinder is coupled to a choke manifold.5. The system of wherein the piston comprises a seal arranged to close the outlet end of the fluid pressure isolator when the piston is urged against an outlet end of the cylinder.6. The system of wherein the variable orifice flow control comprises a choke.7. The system of wherein the choke comprises a manually operated choke.8. The system of wherein a space between the pressure isolator and the pressure balance inlet is filled with incompressible fluid.9. The system of wherein the incompressible fluid comprises hydraulic oil. Priority is claimed from U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/905,482 filed on Sep. 25, 2019. The foregoing application is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.Not ApplicableNot Applicable.This disclosure relates to the field of subterranean well flow controls. More specifically, the disclosure relates to pressure balanced choke flow controls.Variable orifice flow controls known as “chokes” are used in ...

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Номер записи: 68
25-03-2021 дата публикации

DOWN-HOLE GAS SEPARATOR

Номер: US20210087917A1
Автор: Marshall Gary V.
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A method and apparatus for gas and solids separation from down-hole fluids is disclosed, including particular structural means for forcing the de-gassing of the gaseous liquid, including means for changing the velocity of the gaseous liquid (speed changes on each exit from the tubes owing to the volume difference between the tubes and the chamber), means for changing the direction of the gaseous liquid (owing to the flow changing direction from exiting one set of tubes to travel to the opening to enter the next set of tubes), and means for changing the pressure of the gaseous liquid (owing perhaps in part to evolution of gas upon entering increased volume). 1. An apparatus for separating of gas from liquids in a well bore , comprising:a first pipe for deploying in the well bore, whereby a well bore annulus is formed;a second pipe disposed in the first pipe, whereby an inner annulus is formed;a plurality of production separation chambers disposed in the first pipe;an orifice disposed in an upper portion of each of the plurality of production separation chambers, opening into the well bore annulus; anda thief jet orifice disposed in the second pipe, positioned near the bottom of each production separation chamber, opening into the inner annulus; andwherein the thief jet orifice restricts flow to remove gas bubbles from the fluid.2. The apparatus for separating of gas from liquids in a well bore of claim 1 , wherein the thief jet orifice is engineered to restrict the pumped liquids flowing into the production tube at a rate less than the flow rate in which gas will bubble out of the fluid prior to entering the orifice.3. The apparatus for separating of gas from liquids in a well bore of claim 1 , wherein the thief jet orifice is engineered to restrict downward velocity draw of the fluid within each production separation chamber to a rate that is less than six inches per second.4. The apparatus for separating of gas from liquids in a well bore of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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Номер записи: 69
02-04-2015 дата публикации

Submersible Pump Assembly For Use In A Borehole

Номер: US20150093277A1
Автор: Borchardt Eudes, Heizinger Klaus, Zinke Arthur
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A submersible pump assembly for use in a borehole, including a screw pump and/or an eccentric screw pump with a longitudinal axis. The submersible assembly further includes a drive and a bearing arrangement for taking up and diverting the axial and/or radial forces arising during the operation of the screw pump andor eccentric screw pump. The drive is disposed, via a first coupling rod, at one end of the screw pump and/or eccentric screw pump and the bearing arrangement is assigned, via a second coupling rod, to the opposite end of the screw pump and/or eccentric screw pump along the longitudinal axis. 1. A submersible pump assembly for use in a borehole , Comprising:a screw pump and/or an eccentric screw pump with a longitudinal axis,a drive, anda bearing arrangement for taking up and diverting axial and/or radial forces occurring during operation of the screw pump and/or eccentric screw pump,wherein the drive is disposed, via a first coupling rod, at one end of the screw pump and/or eccentric screw pump along the longitudinal axis and that the bearing arrangement is assigned, via a second coupling rod, to the opposite end of the screw pump and/or eccentric screw pump along the longitudinal axis.2. The submersible pump assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the submersible pump assembly is disposed in the borehole in such a way that the drive is disposed in the borehole beneath the screw pump and/or eccentric screw pump and that the bearing arrangement of the submersible pump assembly is disposed inside the borehole above the screw pump and/or eccentric screw pump.3. The submersible pump assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the bearing arrangement is an adjusted support bearing in an O-shape.4. The submersible pump assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the bearing arrangement is a component of a bearing unit.5. The submersible pump assembly according to claim 4 , wherein the screw pump and/or eccentric screw pump comprises a rotor and a stator claim 4 , ...

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Номер записи: 70
29-03-2018 дата публикации

WELL MONITORING AND PRESSURE CONTROLLED LANDFILL PUMP

Номер: US20180087536A1
Автор: Cassel Mitchal, Marcell Scott, Tooley Jamie
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A submersible landfill pump system may include sensors to detect conditions inside the pump and/or well. In some embodiments, the sensors can be placed along an electrical wire within the well and provide sensor data to a user. 1. A pump system for use in a well that extends below a surface , the pump system comprising:a submersible pump disposed in the well;at least one connection extending from the submersible pump towards the surface;a sensor array comprising a plurality of sensors disposed above the submersible pump and at different depths within the well, wherein the sensors are disposed along a length of the connection extending from the submersible pump towards the surface; anda processor in data communication with the sensors and configured to execute instructions in order to adjust one or more operating conditions of the pump based on sensor data from the plurality of sensors.2. The pump system defined in wherein the plurality of sensors forming the sensor array comprises a plurality of temperature sensors.3. The pump system defined in wherein the plurality of sensors forming the sensor array comprises a plurality of pressure sensors.4. The pump system defined in wherein the plurality of sensors forming the sensor array comprises a plurality of temperature sensors and a plurality of pressure sensors.5. The pump system defined in wherein the at least one connection comprises sheathing over a plurality of connections including a compressed air line delivering compressed air from an external air source to the pump and a discharge line extending from the pump.6. The pump system defined in wherein the plurality of sensors forming the sensor array comprises a plurality of temperature sensors located outside of the sheathing.7. The pump system defined in wherein the plurality of sensors forming the sensor array comprises a plurality of pressure sensors located inside of the sheathing.8. The pump system defined in claim 1 , wherein at least one of the plurality of ...

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Номер записи: 71
21-03-2019 дата публикации

WELL PLUNGER SYSTEMS

Номер: US20190085666A1
Автор: Mitchum Darrell W., Roycroft Robert G.
Принадлежит: Patriot Artificial Lift, LLC

Embodiments of well plunger systems, assemblies, and apparatuses are described. In an embodiment, the apparatus includes a body having a first open end, a second open end, and a channel extending from the first open end through the body to the second open end, the channel for passing fluid from an oil or gas well. The apparatus may also include a receiver disposed at the first open end, the receiver configured to receive a stopper configured to at least partially seal off the channel, the first open end comprising a retention member receiver configured to receive one or more specially adapted retention members for applying a retention force to the stopper when the stopper is engaged with the receiver. 1. An apparatus for removing liquids from a well , comprising:a body having a first open end, a second open end, and a channel extending from the first open end through the body to the second open end;a receiver disposed at the first open end, the receiver configured to receive a stopper through the first open end, whereby the stopper at least partially seals off the channel;the receiver including a retention member receiver configured to receive a c-ring for applying a retention force to the stopper when the stopper is engaged with the receiver, wherein the stopper is maintained in place in the receiver by the c-ring applying the retention force to the stopper when the stopper is engaged with the receiver; andthe c-ring having an inside edge and an outside edge, wherein the inside edge imparts the retention force to the stopper.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the receiver has an upper surface contour for engaging an upper surface contour of the stopper claim 1 , where the upper surface contour of the receiver only partially matches the upper surface contour of the stopper.3. The apparatus of further comprising a port disposed through a sidewall of the body and into the channel for allowing fluid to flow between the channel and an outside of the body.4. The ...

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Номер записи: 72
21-03-2019 дата публикации

DOWN-HOLE GAS SEPARATOR

Номер: US20190085677A1
Автор: Marshall Gary V.
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A method and apparatus for gas and solids separation from down-hole fluids is disclosed, including particular structural means for forcing the de-gassing of the gaseous liquid, including means for changing the velocity of the gaseous liquid (speed changes on each exit from the tubes owing to the volume difference between the tubes and the chamber), means for changing the direction of the gaseous liquid (owing to the flow changing direction from exiting one set of tubes to travel to the opening to enter the next set of tubes), and means for changing the pressure of the gaseous liquid (owing perhaps in part to evolution of gas upon entering increased volume). 1. An apparatus for gas and solids separation from down-hole fluids comprising:a production tube having a length in a longitudinal direction;an outer tube disposed about the production tube; wherein one of the plurality of chambers comprises a first processing chamber (PLC),', 'wherein one of the plurality of chambers comprises a second processing chamber (PC),', 'wherein two or more second processing chambers comprise a cascade of second processing chambers (PC), the cascade disposed longitudinally adjacent to the first processing chamber (PLC); and, 'a plurality of chambers, wherein each chamber is defined by an annular region between the outer tube and the production tube, and a first fluid barrier and a second fluid barrier, each fluid barrier disposed in an annular region between the production tube and the outer tube,'}a terminating chamber (TC) defined by a region between the outer tube and the production tube, and a fluid barrier disposed between the terminating chamber (TC) and the second processing chamber or cascade of second processing chambers (PC), the terminating chamber (TC) disposed longitudinally adjacent to the second processing chamber or cascade of second processing chambers (PC), opposite from the first processing chamber (PLC); andwherein the production tube comprises one or more orifices ( ...

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Номер записи: 73
05-05-2022 дата публикации

Redistribution of Mass on the Earth's Surface to Offset Induced Earth Axis Wobble

Номер: US20220136374A1
Автор: Carpenter William Thomas
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A method and system for remediating the induced effects on the earth's wobble by the extensive relocation of mass on the earth's surface by the redistribution of mass on the earth's surface to offset induced earth axis wobble. Specifically relocating water to areas of the earth to correct or otherwise change the wobble of the earth's rotation.

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Номер записи: 74
19-03-2020 дата публикации

PRESSURE-CONTROLLING DEVICE, AND PRESSURE-USING APPARATUS

Номер: US20200088213A1
Автор: Okaguchi Kenjiro, TANAKA Nobuhira
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A pressure-controlling device () includes a pump (), a connection pipe (), a first valve (), and a second valve (). The pump () has an inlet port () and an outlet port (). The connection pipe () has a first end in communication with the outlet port (), and a second end in communication with the inlet port () and that has a first space () that contains the first end, a second space () that contains the second end, and a third space () that is located between the first space () and the second space (). 1. A pressure-controlling device comprising:a pump having an inlet port and an outlet port;a connection pipe having a first end, a second end, a first space, a second space and a third space, wherein the first end is in communication with the outlet port, the second end is in communication with the inlet port, the first space contains the first end, the second space contains the second end, and the third space is located between the first space and the second space;a first valve configured to switch between a state in which the first space and an exterior space of the connection pipe are in communication with each other and the first space and the third space are not in communication with each other, and a state in which the first space and the exterior space of the connection pipe are not in communication with each other and the first space and the third space are in communication with each other; anda second valve configured to switch between a state in which the second space and the third space are in communication with each other, and a state in which the second space and the third space are not in communication with each other.2. A pressure-controlling device comprising:a pump having an inlet port and an outlet port;a connection pipe having a first end, a second end, a first space, a second space and a third space, wherein the first end is in communication with the inlet port, the second end is in communication with the outlet port, the first space contains the ...

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Номер записи: 75
26-06-2014 дата публикации

ARTIFICIAL LIFT METHOD FOR LOW PRESSURE SAGD WELLS

Номер: US20140174756A1
Автор: Sakamoto Stephen
Принадлежит: GE Oil & Gas ESP, Inc.

A pumping system includes a hydraulic motor assembly configured to drive a production pump. The hydraulic motor assembly includes a master pump located on the surface and an electric motor configured to controllably power the master pump. When moved by the electric motor, the master pump discharges a working fluid under pressure. The pressurized working fluid is transferred to a hydraulic turbine located in the wellbore. The hydraulic turbine converts the pressure of the working fluid into torque, which is transferred through a driveline to a production pump. The production pump pressurizes production fluids, which are carried under pressure to the surface. 1. A pumping system that includes components located on the surface and components located in the wellbore , the pumping system comprising: a motor located on the surface;', 'a master pump connected to the electric motor, wherein the master pump discharges a working fluid under pressure; and', 'a hydraulic turbine located in the wellbore and driven by the pressurized working fluid discharged from the master pump;, 'a hydraulic motor assembly; wherein the hydraulic motor assembly comprisesa production pump positioned within the wellbore; anda driveline that connects the hydraulic turbine to the production pump.2. The pumping system of claim 1 , further comprising:a seal section connected to the hydraulic turbine; anda thrust section connected between the seal section and the production pump.3. The pumping system of claim 1 , wherein the hydraulic turbine comprises:one or more turbine diffusers;one or more turbine impellers;a turbine intake; anda turbine discharge.4. The pumping system of claim 3 , wherein the feed line is connected to the turbine intake.5. The pumping system of claim 4 , wherein the hydraulic motor assembly further comprises a return line connected to the turbine discharge.6. The pumping system of claim 3 , wherein the production pump comprises:a production pump intake;a production pump discharge; ...

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Номер записи: 76
12-05-2022 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR DROPPING A LIQUID

Номер: US20220143635A1
Автор: Ehses Grégory, Joubert David, Legendre Dominique
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The invention relates to a system for dropping a liquid, comprising a liquid storage reservoir () provided with a liquid outlet area () that comprises an outlet nozzle () and a dropping hatch (). 1234522. A liquid dropping system , comprising a liquid storage reservoir () provided with a liquid outlet area () provided with an outlet nozzle () and a dropping hatch () , characterised in that it comprises means for varying the pressure of the air in the storage reservoir () depending on the level of liquid in the reservoir ().22113. The dropping system according to claim 1 , wherein the storage reservoir () comprises a cylindrical storage area () with a round base and a conical liquid outlet area ().32. The dropping system according to claim 1 , wherein the means for varying the air pressure in the reservoir () comprise a pressurised air diffuser capable of distributing the air supply over the surface of the liquid.4. The dropping system according to claim 3 , wherein the pressurised air diffuser has a spiral shape.5137. The dropping system according to claim 3 , wherein the air diffuser comprises at least one tube () disposed perpendicular to an air intake () supplying the diffuser with air.61415714151415. The dropping system according to claim 3 , wherein the air diffuser comprises at least two tubes ( claim 3 , ) disposed perpendicular to an air intake () supplying the diffuser with air claim 3 , the tubes ( claim 3 , ) being disposed so that the longitudinal axes of the tubes ( claim 3 , ) form therebetween a non-zero angle.7277. The dropping system according to claim 3 , wherein the air diffuser comprises a disc disposed in the storage reservoir () downstream and at a distance from an air intake () and perpendicular to said air intake ().84. The dropping system according to claim 1 , wherein the outlet nozzle is bent.922. The dropping system according to claim 3 , characterised in that it comprises a pressure regulator acting on the air pressure in the reservoir ...

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Номер записи: 77
07-04-2016 дата публикации

TWO-PIECE PLUNGER

Номер: US20160097265A1
Автор: BISHOP WEDITH BOB
Принадлежит: PCS FERGUSON, INC.

A two-piece well plunger is provided having an upper sleeve and a lower lance member that engages (e.g., unites) and disengages the upper member. The upper and lower member are sized for receipt within production tubing of a well and are configured to move upwardly in the production tubing when united and to fall separately when disengaged (e.g., separated). The upper sleeve is generally cylindrical and has an central bore. The lower lance member includes a dislodging rod that is sized to extend through central bore of the upper sleeve when the two pieces are united. The lance member and rod seal the central bore when the members are united. An upper end of the rod extends beyond a top end of the sleeve when the members are united and is utilized to disengage the members when the united plunger arrives in, a well head. 1. A plunger for use in a production well comprising:a cylindrical upper member having a central bore extending between an open bottom end and an open top end, wherein an outside diameter of said upper member is sized for receipt within a production tubing; a rod sized for receipt within an extension through said central bore of said upper member; and', 'a body connected to a lower end of said rod, said body having an outside diameter larger than a rod diameter of said rod and sized for receipt in the production tubing, when said upper member and lower member are configured to unite wherein said rod extends through said central bore and an upper end of said rod extends beyond said open top end of said upper member and fluid flow through said central bore is substantially blocked by said lower member., 'a lower member having2. The device of claim 1 , wherein said open bottom end further comprises a socket having a socket diameter greater than a bore diameter of said central bore claim 1 , wherein a transition between said socket diameter and said bore diameter defines an annular seat.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein said lower member comprises:an ...

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Номер записи: 78
07-04-2016 дата публикации

ARTIFICIAL LIFTING SYSTEM WITH BASE-MOUNTED PROGRESSIVE CAVITY MOTOR FOR EXTRACTING HYDROCARBONS

Номер: US20160097280A1
Автор: LADRÓN DE GUEVARA Alejandro
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The invention relates to an artificial lifting system comprising a progressive cavity motor for hydrocarbon's extraction. In the invention's system a pump injects a fluid stored in the surface to the progressive cavity motor, located in the basement; the rotation that occurs by the passage of fluid is transmitted to a progressive cavity pump such that the hydrocarbon is pushed toward the surface. 1. Artificial lifting system comprising a progressive cavity motor installed in the background for the extraction of hydrocarbons.2. Artificial lifting system comprising an axial rowlock , which has a circular orifices arrangement , which allows the fluid from the surface into the upper mouth of the progressive cavity motor.3. Artificial lifting system comprising an axial bearing that supports the axial load , exerted by the rotor of the progressive cavity motor and the rotor of the progressive cavity pump.4. Artificial lifting system comprising a perforated tube that allows both the fluid motor in the discharge of the progressive cavity motor and the fluid in the progressive discharge of the progressive cavity pump exit the annular space between the motor stator of progressive cavity and the well casing.5. Artificial lifting system comprising in the surface a pump that takes and injects into a tubing strings and sends it to the space between the rotor and the stator of the progressive cavity motor , to generate a rotational movement in the rotor of progressive cavity motor.6. Artificial lifting system comprising a ring gasket installed between the stator of the progressing cavity pump and the casing well.7. Artificial lifting system comprising a progressive cavity motor that corresponds to a progressive cavity pump with a reverse rotation with the progressive cavity pump.8. Artificial lifting system comprising a progressive cavity motor that can be a progressive cavity pump installed opposing the progressive cavity pump.9. Artificial lifting system comprising a progressive ...

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Номер записи: 79
01-04-2021 дата публикации

NUCLEAR THERMAL PLANT WITH LOAD-FOLLOWING POWER GENERATION

Номер: US20210095645A1
Автор: Cheatham, Corbin Robert A., Gilleland John R., Hejzlar Pavel, III Jesse R., Kramer Kevin, Martin Christopher A., Morris Brian, Petroski Robert C., Schloss Philip M., Walter Joshua C., Werner Mark R.
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An integrated energy system includes a nuclear thermal plant situated on a nuclear site. The nuclear thermal plant produces thermal energy that is transported to a thermal energy storage system located outside the nuclear site. The thermal storage system is thermally coupled to a power generation system which is also remote to the nuclear site. By this arrangement, the nuclear thermal plant is isolated and decoupled from the power generation system. The nuclear thermal plant may supply thermal energy upwards of 800° C. or more to be stored at the thermal energy storage system until needed such as for industrial heat, power generation, or other uses. The thermal storage system is source agnostic, and one or more additional thermal energy generators, such as additional nuclear reactors, solar thermal plants, or other thermal energy generators can be coupled to a common thermal storage system and power generation system. 1. A system , comprising:a nuclear reactor, the nuclear reactor on a nuclear site;a nuclear site boundary surrounding the nuclear reactor, the nuclear site boundary defined by one or more barriers inhibiting access to the nuclear site;a thermal energy storage system located outside the nuclear site boundary, the thermal energy storage system in thermal communication with the nuclear reactor; anda power generator in thermal communication with the thermal energy storage system, the power generator situated outside the nuclear site boundary.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the thermal energy storage system is in thermal communication with the nuclear reactor by an energy transfer system.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the energy transfer system comprises a fluid loop claim 2 , the fluid loop creating a closed loop between the nuclear reactor and the thermal energy storage system.4. The system of claim 4 , wherein the fluid loop of the energy transfer system is in thermal communication with the nuclear reactor by a first heat exchanger and in thermal ...

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Номер записи: 80
12-04-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND APPARATUSES FOR SEPARATING WELLBORE FLUIDS AND SOLIDS DURING PRODUCTION

Номер: US20180100383A1
Автор: Deugo Shawn, Hari Robbie Singh, Saponja Jeffrey Charles
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There is provided parts for assembly to produce a flow diverter configured for disposition within a wellbore. The parts include an insert-receiving part including a passageway, and a flow diverter-effecting insert configured for insertion within the passageway. The flow diverter-effecting insert is co-operatively configured with the insert-receiving part such that a flow diverter is defined while the flow diverter-effecting insert is disposed within the passageway. The flow diverter is configured for: receiving and conducting a reservoir fluid flow; discharging the received reservoir fluid flow into the wellbore such that gaseous material is separated from the discharged reservoir fluid flow within the wellbore, in response to at least buoyancy forces, such that a gas-depleted reservoir fluid flow is obtained; and receiving and conducting the obtained gas-depleted reservoir fluid flow. 1. A reservoir fluid production string , disposed within a wellbore , comprising:a reservoir-fluid conductor configured to receive reservoir fluid flow from a downhole wellbore space; a reservoir fluid discharge communicator configured to discharge the received reservoir fluid flow into an uphole wellbore space of the wellbore such that gaseous material is separated from the discharged reservoir fluid flow within the uphole wellbore space in response to at least buoyancy forces, such that a gas-depleted reservoir fluid flow is obtained;', 'a gas-depleted reservoir fluid receiver configured to receive the obtained gas-depleted reservoir fluid flow;', 'a gas-depleted reservoir fluid conductor configured to conduct the received gas-depleted reservoir fluid flow; and', 'a gas-depleted reservoir fluid discharge communicator configured to discharge the conducted gas-depleted reservoir fluid flow;, 'a flow diverter fluidly coupled to the reservoir fluid conductor, the flow diverter configured to receive reservoir fluid flow from the reservoir-fluid conductor, the flow diverter comprisinga ...

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Номер записи: 81
12-04-2018 дата публикации

ENERGY GENERATING SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20180100500A1
Автор: Gillespie William Dennis
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This invention relates to an energy generating system and method, particularly to a fluid actuated energy generating system and method employing multifarious mechanisms to produce energy. The system comprises first and second tower structures; means operable to displace fluid in the first tower structure, and means operable in response to fluid displaced from the first tower structure for displacing fluid in the second tower structure. The system also comprises means operable in response to fluid displaced from the second tower structure for generating energy; means for collecting fluid displaced from the second tower structure for return to the second tower structure; and means for receiving, in the first and second tower structures, fluid for maintaining a fluid level for operation of the system. 1. A system for generating energy comprisinga first tower structure;a second tower structure;a first displacement member operable to displace fluid in the first tower structure,a second displacement member operable in response to fluid displaced from the first tower structure for displacing fluid in the second tower structure;an energy generating device operable in response to fluid displaced from the second tower structure for generating energy; anda receptacle, in each of the first and second tower structures, configured to receive fluid from an external fluid source, for maintaining a fluid level for operation of the system.2. A system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the fluid associated with the first tower structure and the second tower structure flows in first and second fluid circuits respectively claim 1 , and wherein the first and second fluid circuits are fluidly insulated from each other.3. A system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the system comprises one or a combination of a collector configured to collect fluid displaced from the second tower structure for return to the second tower structure claim 1 , and a fluid return system for returning fluid displaced ...

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Номер записи: 82
04-04-2019 дата публикации

WELLBORE PLUNGERS WITH NON-METALLIC TUBING-CONTACTING SURFACES AND WELLS INCLUDING THE WELLBORE PLUNGERS

Номер: US20190100982A1
Автор: Bermea Anthony J., Flowers Daniel R., Romer Michael C.
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Wellbore plungers with non-metallic tubing-contacting surfaces and wells including the wellbore plungers. The wellbore plungers are configured to be utilized within a tubing conduit of the downhole tubing. The downhole tubing includes a non-metallic tubing material that defines a non-metallic tubing surface. The non-metallic tubing surface at least partially defines the tubing conduit. The wellbore plungers include an uphole region, which defines an uphole bumper-contacting surface, a downhole region, which defines a downhole bumper-contacting surface, and a plunger body. The plunger body extends between the uphole region and the downhole region and defines a downhole tubing-contacting surface. The downhole tubing-contacting surface is configured for sliding contact with the non-metallic tubing surface, defines a sealing structure configured to form an at least partial fluid seal with the downhole tubing, and is at least partially defined by a non-metallic tubing-contacting material. 1. A wellbore plunger configured to be utilized within a tubing conduit of downhole tubing , the downhole tubing including a non-metallic tubing material defining a non-metallic tubing surface that at least partially defines the tubing conduit , the wellbore plunger comprising:an uphole region defining an uphole bumper-contacting surface;a downhole region defining a downhole bumper-contacting surface configured to engage with a bottom bumper of a well; anda plunger body extending between the uphole region and the downhole region and defining a downhole tubing-contacting surface, wherein:(i) the downhole tubing-contacting surface is configured for sliding contact with the non-metallic tubing surface when the wellbore plunger is utilized within the tubing conduit;(ii) the downhole tubing-contacting surface defines a sealing structure configured to form an at least partial fluid seal with the downhole tubing during sliding contact between the wellbore plunger and the non-metallic tubing ...

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Номер записи: 83
30-04-2015 дата публикации

Compression-Actuated Multi-Cycle Circulation Valve

Номер: US20150114644A1
Автор: Bucher, Hajjari Mohammad, III Robert L., McKee L. Michael, OETTLI MARK C.
Принадлежит: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

A downhole tool conveyed via tubing within a wellbore at a wellsite comprises a hydraulic tool driven by fluid pumped to the hydraulic tool via the tubing. The downhole tool further comprises a valve in fluid communication between the tubing and the hydraulic tool. The valve is configurable in the wellbore between an expanded position, establishing a bypass diverting at least a portion of the pumped fluid away from the hydraulic tool, and a compressed position, closing the bypass. 1. An apparatus , comprising: a hydraulic tool driven by fluid pumped to the hydraulic tool via the tubing; and', an expanded position establishing a hydraulic tool bypass diverting at least a portion of the pumped fluid away from the hydraulic tool; and', 'a compressed position closing the hydraulic tool bypass., 'a valve in fluid communication between the tubing and the hydraulic tool, wherein the valve is configurable in the wellbore between], 'a downhole tool operable for conveyance via tubing within a wellbore extending from a wellsite, wherein the downhole tool comprises2. The apparatus of wherein the hydraulic tool bypass diverts the at least portion of the pumped fluid into the wellbore such that the at least portion of the pumped fluid diverted by the hydraulic tool bypass does not flow through the hydraulic tool.3. The apparatus of wherein advancing the hydraulic tool into an obstruction in the wellbore transitions the valve away from the expanded position and towards the compressed position.4. The apparatus of wherein the downhole tool further comprises an orifice operable to react against a pumping pressure of the pumped fluid and thereby urge the valve from the compressed position towards the expanded position.5. The apparatus of wherein the hydraulic tool comprises a milling tool.6. An apparatus claim 1 , comprising:a mandrel having an axial aperture therethrough and a first radial aperture in fluid communication with the axial aperture; anda body surrounding the mandrel and ...

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Номер записи: 84
20-04-2017 дата публикации

PLUNGER IMPACT SENSOR

Номер: US20170107800A1
Автор: TOWNSEND Murray R.
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There is provided a lubricator assembly having a lubricator body having a bottom end in communication with a well, a top end, and one or more production flow ports, a spring within the lubricator body and above the one or more production flow ports, the spring having a movable end and a fixed end above the movable end, the spring being compressible in a longitudinal direction, the spring compressing in response to a plunger return force, a switch above the movable end of the spring, the switch generating a signal when actuated, and an actuator carried by the movable end of the spring, the actuator actuating the switch when the movable end reaches a predetermined position within the lubricator, the predetermined position being reached when the plunger return force is equal to or greater than a predetermined plunger return force. 1. A lubricator assembly , comprising:a lubricator body having a bottom end in communication with a well, a top end, and one or more production flow ports;a spring within the lubricator body and above the one or more production flow ports, the spring having a movable end and a fixed end above the movable end, the spring being compressible in a direction parallel to the lubricator, the spring compressing in response to a plunger return force;a switch above the movable end of the spring, the switch generating a signal when actuated by an actuator carried by the movable end of the spring,2. The lubricator assembly of claim 1 , wherein the actuator comprises a disc carried by the movable end of the spring.3. The lubricator assembly of claim 1 , wherein the switch is attached at the top end of the lubricator body and is in axial alignment with the lubricator body.4. The lubricator assembly of claim 1 , wherein the switch is actuated by metal to metal contact between the actuator and the top end of the lubricator body.5. The lubricator assembly of claim 1 , wherein the switch is magnetically actuated.6. The lubricator assembly of claim 1 , wherein ...

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Номер записи: 85
20-04-2017 дата публикации

DOWNHOLE PLUNGER WITH SPRING-BIASED PADS

Номер: US20170107801A1
Автор: TOWNSEND Murray R.
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A plunger for a gas producing well having a production tubing string has a plunger body with a pad receiving profile defined by first and second pad retainers. A plurality of pads is engaged between the first and second pad retainers, which permit limited radial movement of the pads sufficient to contact an inner surface of the production tubing string. A sheet of resilient material, acting as a spring member, is positioned within the pad receiving profile and between the plurality of pads and the plunger body. The spring member defines an annular chamber between the spring member and the plunger body in fluid communication with the downhole end of the plunger body and provides an outward force to the pads. In use, the openings and pressure chamber allow for a pressure differential across the pads. 1. A plunger for a gas producing well having a production tubing string , the plunger comprising:a plunger body having a pad receiving profile defined by a first pad retainer positioned toward a downhole end of the plunger body and a second pad retainer positioned toward a surface end of the plunger body;a plurality of pads engaged between the first pad retainer and the second pad retainer, the first and second pad retainers permitting limited radial movement of the pads sufficient to contact an inner surface of the production tubing string;a spring member positioned within the pad receiving profile and between the plurality of pads and the plunger body, the spring member comprising a sheet of resilient material that is wrapped around the plunger body in an overlapping manner, the sheet of resilient material applying an outward force to the plurality of pads and defining an annular chamber between the spring member and the plunger body; andone or more flow channels in fluid communication with the annular chamber and the downhole end of the plunger body such that in use, downhole pressure is communicated to the annular chamber to create a pressure differential across the ...

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Номер записи: 86
26-04-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND APPARATUSES FOR SEPARATING WELLBORE FLUIDS AND SOLIDS DURING PRODUCTION

Номер: US20180112508A1
Автор: Deugo Shawn, Hari Robbie Singh, Saponja Jeffrey Charles
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There is provided parts for assembly to produce a flow diverter configured for disposition within a wellbore. The parts include an insert-receiving part including a passageway, and a flow diverter-effecting insert configured for insertion within the passageway. The flow diverter-effecting insert is co-operatively configured with the insert-receiving part such that a flow diverter is defined while the flow diverter-effecting insert is disposed within the passageway. The flow diverter is configured for: receiving and conducting a reservoir fluid flow; discharging the received reservoir fluid flow into the wellbore such that gaseous material is separated from the discharged reservoir fluid flow within the wellbore, in response to at least buoyancy forces, such that a gas-depleted reservoir fluid flow is obtained; and receiving and conducting the obtained gas-depleted reservoir fluid flow. 1. Parts for assembly to produce a flow diverter configured for disposition within a wellbore , comprising:an insert-receiving part including a passageway; anda flow diverter-effecting insert configured for insertion within the passageway, wherein the flow diverter-effecting insert is co-operatively configured with the insert-receiving part such that a flow diverter is defined while the flow diverter-effecting insert is disposed within the passageway,wherein the flow diverter is configured for:receiving and conducting a reservoir fluid flow;discharging the received reservoir fluid flow into the wellbore such that gaseous material is separated from the discharged reservoir fluid flow within the wellbore, in response to at least buoyancy forces, such that a gas-depleted reservoir fluid flow is obtained; andreceiving and conducting the obtained gas-depleted reservoir fluid flow.2. The parts as claimed in ; a reservoir fluid receiver configured for receiving the reservoir fluid flow;', 'a reservoir fluid discharge communicator fluidly coupled to the reservoir fluid receiver and configured ...

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Номер записи: 87
26-04-2018 дата публикации

Anti-seize Ball and Sleeve Plunger Separator Rod

Номер: US20180112654A1
Автор: Elkins Ronald Ray
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The present invention intends to solve sleeve seizure in ball and plunger lift systems by the use of one or more spherical channel(s) indented into the separating rod. The indented spherical channel(s) act as an air bearing between the separator rod and the sleeve. In addition, the channels direct gas currents in a spherical fashion causing the sleeve to rotate. With this rotation of the sleeve, residues are agitated, as well as sheared off by the edges of the channels. Another benefit of this design is that each time the sleeve is actuated up or down the separator rod, during regular cycles, residues shear off in those actions as well. With the residues continually cleaned off the sleeve during regular cycles, the oil well's production can continue with depleted formation pressures and may not require injected pressure. 1. A ball and sleeve separator rod comprising:a structure of a cylindrical bar; a set of one or more spherical and recessed channels.2. A ball and sleeve separator rod comprising:a structure of a diameter fluctuating cylindrical bar; a set of one or more spherical and recessed channels.3. A ball and sleeve plunger separator rod according to claim 1 , wherein said rod further comprising:spherical channel(s) in addition to or without one or more channels parallel to rod length.4. A ball and sleeve plunger separator rod according to further comprising:a structure tip that narrows by means of a linear bevel.5. A ball and sleeve plunger separator rod according to further comprising:a structure tip that narrows by means of a convex bevel.6. A ball and sleeve plunger separator rod according to further comprising:a structure tip that narrows by means of a concave bevel.7. A ball and sleeve plunger separator rod according to further comprising:a set of one or more spherical channels indented into said rod with an alignment of constant angle.8. A ball and sleeve plunger separator rod according to further comprising:a set of one or more spherical channels ...

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Номер записи: 88
17-07-2014 дата публикации

DUAL ENERGY SOLAR THERMAL POWER PLANT

Номер: US20140196455A1
Автор: KUO CHANG
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A design of a dual energy solar thermal power plant is proposed. It can be built on a piece of land where sunshine is abundant and the moisture in the air is relatively low. The desert corridor starting at Las Vegas and to the south is the best in the whole U.S. The power plant design is simple, using the equipment and material commonly available at reasonable costs. No particularly complicated equipment and material are required. The optimized plant size will be one MVA up to 300 MVA depending on the available land size in acres. The transmission line voltage can be from 13.8 kV up to 230 kV, depending on the MVA capacity. The land for a plant can be up to 600 acres. 1. A dual energy solar thermal power plant having a rated output power from 1 MVA (mega Volt-Ampere) to 300 MVA range comprising: dual energy sources being solar energy and natural gas having a solar energy collector comprising:a. a solar collector to collect solar energy;b. an auxiliary boiler/steam superheater supplementing the solar collector to provide needed power to drive a turbine-generator set to generate electrical power;c. a low temperature turbine for a lower temperature operation for the solar collector than a nuclear or a coal power plant can provide, wherein the low temperature turbine has a required minimum steam temperature to drive a low temperature turbine of less than 680° F., or 360° C.;d. an insulated piping system connecting the solar collectors to the low temperature turbine;e. a temperature sensor;f. valves;g. a fluid circulating pump system;h. a heat exchanger;i. two pressurizers;j. a heat transfer fluid storage tankk. an auxiliary boiler/steam superheater;l. a turbine-generator;m. a synchronizer; a deaerator;n. a condensate pump;o. a condenser;p. a feed pump;q. a switchgear;r. a stepup transformer;s. an auxiliary transformert. a high voltage circuit breaker;u. a switchyard, andv. an outgoing high voltage power line; wherein the dual energy solar thermal power plant provides a ...

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Номер записи: 89
17-07-2014 дата публикации

Method and System for Monitoring The Incursion of Particulate Material into A Well Casing within Hydrocarbon Bearing Formations including Gas Hydrates

Номер: US20140196885A1
Автор: Al-Jubori Ahmed, Cho Brian W., Fukuhara Masafumi, Onodera Shunetsu, SUGIYAMA Hitoshi
Принадлежит: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

A method and system for monitoring any incursion of particulate matter from a gas hydrate formation into a well casing used for the production of the gas hydrate and determining the degree of incursion of particulate material within the distal end of the well casing. 1a vibrator connected beneath a submersible pump positioned within the well casing for pumping gas and water out of the well casing;a vibration bar connected to said vibrator and extending toward the distal end of the well casing, wherein observation of the vibration mode of said vibration bar enables estimation of the interface between fluid and particulate material within the distal end of the well casing.. A system for determining the degree of incursion of particulate matter into a well casing used in the production of gas from a subterranean gas hydrate formation, said system comprising: This application is a divisional application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/018325, filed Jan. 31, 2011, which is a division divisional of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/612,494, filed Dec. 19, 2006, which claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) of applicants' U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60/752,118 entitled “Systems and Method for Development of Hydrocarbon Bearing Formations,” filed Dec. 20, 2005, the entire disclosure of this Provisional Application is hereby incorporated by reference as though set forth at length.This invention is generally related to a method and system for monitoring the incursion of particulate matter into a well casing that is designed for recovering hydrocarbons from subterranean formations. In one useful aspect this invention relates to a method and system for detecting and measuring the buildup or accumulation of sand within a well casing operable for producing methane gas from gas hydrate formationsA gas hydrate is a crystalline solid that is a cage-like lattice of a mechanical intermingling of gas molecules in combination with molecules of water. The name for ...

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Номер записи: 90
17-07-2014 дата публикации

HYDRAULIC OIL WELL PUMPING APPARATUS

Номер: US20140196907A1
Автор: LASSEIGNE Joel, VINCENT Kenneth H.
Принадлежит: LUFKIN INDUSTRIES, INC.

A hydraulic oil well pumping arrangement employs a compensating type hydraulic pump, a directional valving arrangement and a proportioning valving arrangement. When the directional valve is energized, oil is directed to the rod end of the hydraulic cylinder. In one embodiment, a time delay halts the movement of the sucker rod or pumping string to allow accumulation of oil in a slow following well. In another embodiment, the pumping string rapidly falls to the bottom of the stroke in order to shake or jar debris from the string. 1. A hydraulic oil well pumping apparatus , comprising:a) a hydraulic cylinder having a rod that is movable between an upper rod position and a lower rod position;b) a control system that controls movement of the rod as it moves between the upper and lower rod positions; andc) wherein the control system includes a cleaning cycle, wherein the rod falls from the upper to the lower rod position without choking until the lower rod position is detected and the rod is jarred by the control system abruptly choking flow when the rod reaches the lower rod position.2065000. The hydraulic oil well pumping apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a delay cycle during normal operation that holds the rod in the upper rod position for a time interval that is selectable between about and claim 1 , seconds.3. The hydraulic oil well pumping apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a) a pumping string that extends downwardly from the rod, the string being configured to extend into an oil well for pumping oil from the well;b) a prime mover;c) a hydraulic pump that is powered by the prime mover;d) a flow line connecting the hydraulic pump and the hydraulic cylinder, the control valve being positioned in the flow line so that it can control flow between the hydraulic pump and hydraulic cylinder;e) a hydraulic fluid reservoir for containing hydraulic fluid to be supplied to the hydraulic pump; andf) a flow line that transmits hydraulic fluid from the hydraulic ...

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Номер записи: 91
13-05-2021 дата публикации

INTERNAL VALVE PLUNGER

Номер: US20210140285A1
Автор: Boyd Garrett S., Boyd Mitchell A., Dahlgren David Robert
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A bypass plunger includes a plunger body that includes a head portion located at one end of the plunger body and a tail portion located at an opposite end of the plunger body. The head portion includes at least one flow port, and the tail portion includes at least one passageway. A valve component is disposed within an internal bore of the plunger body and is moveable between an open position and a closed position. At least one plug is located within a respective one of the flow ports and/or a respective one of the passageways, and is configured to reduce or prevent flow through the respective flow port or the respective passageway. 1. A bypass plunger , comprising: a head portion located at a first end of the plunger body, the head portion having a side wall;', 'a tail portion located at a second end of the plunger body opposite the first end, the tail portion including an opening defining at least one passageway;', 'a central portion located between the head portion and the tail portion, the central portion having a cylindrical side wall enclosing an internal bore; and', 'at least one flow port in the head portion, the at least one flow port extending through the side wall and making a fluidic connection with the internal bore; and, 'a plunger body includinga valve component disposed within the internal bore of the plunger body and moveable between an open position and a closed position.2. The bypass plunger of claim 1 , wherein the valve component is configured to move from a first side of the at least one flow port to a second side of the at least one flow port in moving from a closed position to an open position.3. The bypass plunger of claim 1 , wherein the at least one flow port is at least two flow ports.4. The bypass plunger of claim 1 , wherein the plunger body includes an end cap connected to the tail portion.5. The bypass plunger of claim 4 , wherein the end cap includes the at least one passageway.6. The bypass plunger of claim 4 , wherein relative ...

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Номер записи: 92
09-04-2020 дата публикации

Vapor-Pressure Driven Pump

Номер: US20200109722A1
Автор: Alexeenko Alina, Cofer Anthony, Collicott Steven, Fowee Katherine L., Pugia Steven M.
Принадлежит: PURDUE RESEARCH FOUNDATION

This invention generally relates to a pump system, particularly to a vapor-pressure driven micro pump system. This vapor-pressure driven pump system is useful for various situations, especially in a gravity-free environment in space exploration. 1. A vapor pressure driven pump system comprisinga) an enclosure of supporting structure;b) a first chamber inside of said enclosure having a first volatile material;c) a second chamber having a second volatile material as a propellant, and a plurality of exit nozzles; andd) a flexible collapsible diaphragm separating and interconnecting the first and the second chambers within said enclosure, wherein a vacuum at the exit nozzle leads to vaporization of said propellant and displaced by vapor of said first volatile material at nearly constant pressure by moving of said collapsible diaphragm.2. The vapor pressure driven pump system of further comprising a heating means operationally connected with said plurality of exit nozzles claim 1 , wherein heating vaporizes and pushes said propellant out through said exit nozzles while vapor of said first volatile material expands and propels collapsible diaphragm to fill and compensate the space due to the loss of said propellant.3. The vapor pressure driven pump system of claim 1 , wherein the pump system is operational under a gravity-free environment.4. The vapor pressure driven pump system of claim 1 , wherein the pump system is operational in outside of the atmospheric space.5. The vapor pressure driven pump system of claim 1 , wherein the pump system is a micro pump system useful in the manipulation and operation of a satellite system in space exploration.6. The vapor pressure driven pump system of claim 1 , wherein said first volatile material is water claim 1 , ethanol claim 1 , methanol claim 1 , propanol claim 1 , ether claim 1 , ethylene glycol claim 1 , or a mixture thereof7. The vapor pressure driven pump system of claim 1 , wherein said second volatile material (propellant ...

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Номер записи: 93
04-05-2017 дата публикации

Lubricator Auto-Catch

Номер: US20170122084A1
Автор: BREWER Daniel J., JR. Roddy W., Kutac Joseph E., Simpson, Wilkerson Robert M.
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A plunger catch assembly for a lubricator includes a catch housing and catch end cap. The catch housing and catch end cap form a dart cylinder and a diaphragm cylinder. The dart cylinder allows a dart positioned at least partially therein to slidingly and selectively extend into the lubricator to catch a plunger. The dart may be coupled to a diaphragm by a spring and spring plate. The plunger catch assembly may be reconfigurable between a pneumatic configuration and a manual configuration. The end cap may include a machine thread for coupling a handle assembly and a pneumatic coupler for coupling a pneumatic line. 1. A plunger catch assembly for a lubricator comprising:a dart, the dart selectively extendable into the lubricator to catch a plunger;a catch housing, the catch housing coupleable to the lubricator, the catch housing defining a dart cylinder, the dart slidingly positioned at least partially within the dart cylinder;a catch end cap coupleable to the catch housing, the catch housing and catch end cap forming a diaphragm cylinder therein, the catch end cap including a machine thread adapted to receive a handle assembly and a pneumatic line coupler adapted to couple to a pneumatic line; anda diaphragm, the diaphragm slidingly positioned within the diaphragm cylinder, the diaphragm coupled to the dart such that movement of the diaphragm causes corresponding movement of the dart, the diaphragm adapted to move in response to a mechanical force from the handle assembly or a fluid pressure within the diaphragm cylinder from the pneumatic line.2. The plunger catch assembly of claim 1 , wherein the diaphragm further comprises a diaphragm shank claim 1 , the diaphragm shank extending through a connector port formed in the catch housing.3. The plunger catch assembly of claim 2 , further comprising a spring plate and a spring claim 2 , the spring positioned between the dart and the spring plate claim 2 , the spring plate in contact with the diaphragm shank such that ...

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Номер записи: 94
25-04-2019 дата публикации

PLUNGER LIFT METHOD AND APPARATUS

Номер: US20190120028A1
Автор: Harris William Charles, Wells Edward Alexander
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A plunger includes a sleeve having a passage therethrough and a valve member in the passage. When the plunger falls in a production string of a hydrocarbon well, the valve member is open and allows gas flow through the plunger. When the plunger contacts a liquid slug in the production string, the valve closes so that pressure from below reverses movement of the plunger so it pushes liquid above the plunger toward the earth's surface and ultimately to a well head where liquid and gas are separated. 1. A plunger for removing liquids from a production string of a hydrocarbon well , comprisinga sleeve having a passage therethrough having a valve seat in the passage and a seal on an exterior of the sleeve to reduce leakage between the exterior of the sleeve and an interior of the production string, anda valve member captivated in the passage and moveable between a lower position allowing flow around the valve member and through the passage and an upper position abutting the valve seat and thereby restricting flow through the passage,the valve member being configured to move from the lower position to the upper position in response to the sleeve contacting a body of liquid while falling in the production string,the sleeve including an upwardly opening compartment adjacent a lower end of the sleeve having the valve member therein in the lower position, the compartment including an opening configured to direct flow against the valve member when flow is upward through the sleeve,the sleeve including at least one bypass passage from the lower end of the sleeve around the compartment conigured so flow through the bypass passage does not impinge on the valve member in the lower position,the valve member being the only operative moving member in the passage.2. The plunger of wherein the valve member is a ball configured to rotate freely in any direction so any orientation of the ball can seal on the valve seat.3. The plunger of wherein the valve seat is at a location ...

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Номер записи: 95
16-04-2020 дата публикации

MAGNETIC CATCH FOR PLUNGER LIFT

Номер: US20200116303A1
Автор: Roberts Paul T., VELASQUEZ CHRISTOPHER A.
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Provided herein, is magnetic catch assembly that may be utilized with and/or incorporated into lubricator of a wellhead. The magnetic catch assembly permits maintaining a plunger within the lubricator without requiring any moving mechanical components. 1. A lubricator system for use at a well head of a hydrocarbon well , the lubricator assembly comprising:a receiving tube having an upper end an open lower end and a hollow interior, the open lower end and hollow interior sized to receive a plunger from production tubing disposed below the receiving tube; andan electromagnet associated with the receiving tube, the electromagnet configured to controllably generate a magnetic field within the receiving tube to prevent said plunger from falling into the production tubing when disposed in the magnetic field.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a shock absorber assembly mountable above the receiving tube.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the electromagnet comprises:a coil of wires disposed around an outside surface of the receiving tube over a portion of a length of the receiving tube.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the electromagnet comprises:one or more electromagnets and cores disposed about a surface of the receiving tube.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the electromagnet comprises:a tubular element disposed in-line with the receiving tube.6. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a controller; andan arrival sensor.7. The system of claim 6 , wherein the controller is operative to selectively connect the electromagnet to a power source and disconnect the electromagnet from the power source.8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the controller selectively connects and disconnects the electromagnet based at least in part on signals from the arrival sensor. This application claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/743,689, filed Oct. 10, 2018, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties. ...

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Номер записи: 96
21-05-2015 дата публикации

PLUNGER LIFT OPTIMIZATION

Номер: US20150136389A1
Автор: BERGMAN Patrick W.
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A logic used to auto-adjust plunger lift system parameters to optimize oil and gas well production with minimal human interaction is described. The auto-adjustments place and maintain the well in an optimized state wherein the well has either a Minimum-OFF time (e.g., length of time just long enough for the plunger to reach the bottom of the well), or Minimum-ON time (e.g., flowing just long enough for the plunger to reach the surface) cycle. 1. An improved method of optimizing a ON and OFF cycle of a plunger lift system for a well , the plunger lift system having a cased well , a plunger in the cased well moveable from a stop at the bottom of the cased well to a top of the cased well , a control valve in functional connection with the cased well , a plunger arrival sensor capable of measuring a plunger arrival velocity , a flow valve sensor capable of measuring time flow valve is open or closed , a controller in operational connection with the control valve and functional connection with the sensors for receiving signals from the sensors , wherein the improvement comprises said controller optimizing for Minimum-OFF time for said plunger , or optimizing for Minimum-ON time for said plunger , or both based on current cycle parameters.2. An improved method of claim 1 , wherein said parameters include if the plunger arrives claim 1 , plunger arrival time claim 1 , valve open time claim 1 , valve closed time claim 1 , and if high line delay was activated for a current cycle.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said optimization is an adjustment equal to an auto-tune increment or decrement value.43. The method of - claim 1 , wherein the plunger lift system further comprises a tubing positioned in said cased well claim 1 , wherein said plunger is moveable in said tubing from the bottom of the tubing to a top of the tubing and said control valve is in functional connection to the tubing.5. A method for auto-optimizing the operation of a plunger lift well comprising a well ...

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Номер записи: 97
21-05-2015 дата публикации

Triwall Hydrocarbon Well Recovery System and Method

Номер: US20150136415A1
Автор: Smith Rodney D.
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A buoyant ball assisted hydrostatic lift system and method comprises a second annulus formed between a well bore and an outer pipe within the well bore, and a first annulus formed between the outer pipe and an inner pipe. The system includes a seal disposed on the second annulus on at least a top end and a bottom end thereof with respect to the earth's surface. The seal is configured to prevent a fluid flow there through and preserve a condition of the well bore and the outer pipe and protect the environment against well perforations. The system also includes buoyant balls entrained in a first fluid in one of the annuli and an entrained column of the buoyant balls in the first fluid in one of the annuli, an aggregate weight thereof configured to entrain the balls and the first fluid into a second fluid in the inner pipe. 1. A hydrocarbon lift system for lifting petroleum fluid(s) from an enclosed subterranean reservoir to the earth's surface , the system comprising:a second annulus formed between a well bore and an outer pipe within the well bore, and a first annulus formed between the outer pipe and an inner pipe; anda seal formed on the second annulus on at least a top end and a bottom end thereof with respect to the earth's surface, the seal configured to prevent a fluid flow there through and preserve a condition of the well bore and the outer pipe.2. The hydrocarbon lift system of claim 1 , further comprisinga plurality of buoyant balls entrained in a first fluid in one of the annuli, the balls configured to at least one of displace a fluid mass and have a surface friction moving in the first fluid therein; andan entrained column of the buoyant balls in the first fluid in one of the annuli, an aggregate weight thereof configured to entrain the balls and the first fluid into a second fluid in the inner pipe.3. The hydrocarbon lift system of claim 1 , further comprising a pressure differential in the inner pipe with respect to the reservoir via the entrained ...

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Номер записи: 98
07-08-2014 дата публикации

ABRASION RESISTANT GAS SEPARATOR

Номер: US20140216720A1
Автор: Pidsadowski Kelly, Wang Chengbao
Принадлежит: GE Oil & Gas ESP, Inc.

A gas separator is configured to separate gas from a two-phase fluid. The gas separator includes a rotatable shaft and one or more separation stages. At least one of the one or more separation stages includes a rotor connected to the rotatable shaft and a channeled compression tube, wherein the channeled compression tube includes a compression tube hub and a plurality of channels. The channels are configured to isolate abrasive solid particles from the rotary components within the gas separator. The gas separator may optionally include a streamer upstream from the separation stage that reduces rotational currents upstream from the rotor. 1. A gas separator configured to separate gas from a two-phase fluid , the gas separator comprising:a rotatable shaft; and a rotor connected to the rotatable shaft; and', a compression tube hub; and', 'a plurality of channels., 'a channeled compression tube, wherein the channeled compression tube comprises], 'one or more separation stages, wherein at least one of the one or more separation stages comprises2. The gas separator of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of channels are straight and axially aligned with the longitudinal axis of the gas separator.3. The gas separator of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of channels are spiraled.4. The gas separator of claim 1 , further comprising a streamer positioned upstream from at least one of the one or more separation stages.5. The gas separator of claim 4 , wherein the streamer comprises:a streamer hub; anda plurality of streamer vanes extending inward from the streamer hub.6. The gas separator of claim 5 , wherein the plurality of streamer vanes are straight and axially aligned with the longitudinal axis of the gas separator.7. The gas separator of claim 1 , further comprising:a diffuser downstream from the rotor; anda crossover downstream from the diffuser, wherein each crossover is configured to remove gas from its respective separation stage.8. The gas separator of claim 7 , further ...

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Номер записи: 99
07-08-2014 дата публикации

Bernoulli Assisted Hydrocarbon Lift System and Method to Prohibit Water-Coning

Номер: US20140216753A1
Автор: Harrison Thomas D., Smith Rodney Dee
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The disclosed hydrocarbon lift system and method prohibits water-coning in production of oil from a subterranean reservoir to the earth's surface. The system comprises a well bore with a first and a second section. The first section has perforations which draw a first fluid into and up the well bore based on a negative pump pressure applied thereto. The second section has perforations which draw a second fluid into the well bore based on a differential pressure between the pump pressure and a lower induced pressure therein. The system also comprises a venturi structure fixtured into the well bore. The venturi structure has flaring ends connected by a constricting throat defining perforations therein. The constricting throat perforations draw the second fluid through the second section perforations into the venturi throat in response to the lower induced pressure in the second section created by an increased first fluid velocity there through. 1. A hydrocarbon lift system for prohibiting water-coning in production of oil from a subterranean reservoir to the earth's surface , the system comprising:a well bore having at least a first section and a second section, the first section having a plurality of perforations configured to draw a first fluid into and up the well bore based on a pump pressure applied thereto, the second section having a plurality of perforations configured to draw a second fluid into the well bore based on a differential pressure between the pump pressure and a lower induced pressure therein; anda venturi structure configured to be fixtured into the well bore, the venturi structure having flaring ends connected by a constricting throat defining a plurality of perforations therein configured to draw the second fluid through the second section perforations into the venturi throat in response to the lower induced pressure in the second section created by an increased first fluid velocity through the venturi throat.2. The hydrocarbon lift system of ...

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Номер записи: 100