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Downhole gas compressor

US5605193A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 1995
Grant dateFeb 25, 1997
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B43/128
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A gas compressor is employed downhole in a well for pressurizing formation gas. The gas compressor is driven by a downhole electrical motor. The downhole assembly also includes a pump. The pump might be located below the motor and driven by the same motor. In that event, the pump pumps liquid being produced by the formation downward to a liquid disposal formation. Also, the pump may pump the liquid to the surface, with the gas being delivered into a repressurizing zone.

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