Methods to improve fluid flow of a multi-phase mixture, methods to separate fluids of a multi-phase mixture, and multi-phase fluid mixture systems
US11162348B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 17, 2019 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 19, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B49/08
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Methods to improve fluid flow of a multi-phase mixture, methods to separate fluids of a multi-phase mixture, and downhole multi-phase fluid mixture systems are disclosed. A method to improve fluid flow of a multi-phase mixture includes positioning a first acoustic device and a second acoustic device around a conveyance that provides a fluid flow path for a first fluid in a first phase and a second fluid in a second phase to simultaneously flow through the conveyance. The method also includes determining a flow rate and a fluid condition of the fluid mixture. The method further includes generating a standing acoustic wave through the conveyance based on the flow rate and the fluid condition to break down the first fluid into droplets having volume within a threshold volume.
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