Modular seal section with external ports to configure chambers in series or parallel configuration
US10228062B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 11, 2016 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16J15/46
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A modular seal section for use within a downhole pumping system includes an upper fluid compensation section, a lower fluid compensation section and a guide body connected between the upper fluid compensation section and lower fluid compensation section. The guide body includes a configuration selection mechanism that can be externally manipulated to selectively place the upper fluid compensation section in either a series or parallel configuration with the lower fluid compensation section.
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