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Nozzle for water choking

US11746625B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 2020
Grant dateSep 5, 2023
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16L55/24
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A nozzle for controlling the flow of a water and/or gas component of a fluid produced from a hydrocarbon-bearing reservoir, the fluid comprising oil and water and/or gas, the nozzle comprising a fluid passage extending between an inlet and an outlet, wherein the fluid passage comprises an uneven surface for imparting turbulence to the water and/or gas component of the fluid.

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