Downhole sand and gas separation system for use with a rod pump
US10760398B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 20, 2018 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 30, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2221/04
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A sand and gas separation system for use with a rod pump. The system comprises an upper separator configured to separate out gas from wellbore fluids prior to flowing into the rod pump. The system further comprises a lower separator configured to separate out sand from wellbore fluids prior to flowing into the upper separator. The upper and lower separators are coupled together by a mechanical coupling.
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