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Shielding for a magnetic bearing in an electric submersible pump (ESP) assembly

US11739617B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 28, 2020
Grant dateAug 29, 2023
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Expiry dateApr 23, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16C2360/44
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An electric submersible pump (ESP) assembly. The ESP assembly comprises a centrifugal pump, an electric motor mechanically coupled by a drive shaft to the centrifugal pump, wherein the electric motor comprises a stator and a rotor, a bearing, wherein the bearing is disposed inside the electric motor, and a magnetic shield disposed in the electric motor between bearing and the rotor and stator.

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