Flow control nozzle and system
US11536115B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 8, 2019 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 8, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF15D1/025
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A flow control system includes a nozzle for controlling the flow of fluids into production tubing from a hydrocarbon containing reservoir. The nozzle comprises a passage extending between an inlet and an outlet, wherein the passage comprises converging and diverging sections separated by a corner. The nozzle serves to effectively choke the flow of steam and thereby allows preferential production of hydrocarbons.
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