Production nozzle for solvent-assisted recovery
US11525336B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 22, 2021 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/2408
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A nozzle for mitigating against solvent flashing in a solvent-assisted hydrocarbon extraction process comprises a fluid passage extending between an inlet and an outlet, wherein the fluid passage comprises a converging region, a throat, and a diverging region, and wherein at least the converging region is provided with a gradually reducing internal diameter. Preferably, the angle of convergence of the converging region is equal to or less than about 5 degrees.
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