Apparatus and method for gravity separation and contained oil and natural gas production systems and methods
US10639563B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 26, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 26, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/36
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for gravity separation, which comprises a plurality of gravity separation modules. Each of the gravity separation modules comprises an inlet, a first outlet, a first conduit connecting the inlet and the first outlet, a second outlet located vertically different from the first outlet, a second conduit in communication with the second outlet, and a plurality of third conduits connecting the first conduits and the second conduits. The present disclosure also relates to a corresponding method for gravity separation.
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