Horizontal wellbore separation systems and methods
US11613982B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 21, 2020 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01F2101/49
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A flow management and separation system for a horizontal wellbore having a primary artificial lift device having an intake has (a) a sealed central flowpath from a fluidseeker weighted keel inlet, through a recovery flow tube, a seal bore extension and a dip tube having a pump intake sealing assembly in fluid communication with the lift device intake; and (b) a mixed fluid flow path from a fluidseeker internal bypass passage, through an annulus of at least one slug catcher comprising a perforated shell.
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