Apparatus for controlling and monitoring a downhole oil/water separator
US5996690A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 26, 1997 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB04C11/00
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A computerized (e.g. intelligent) downhole oil/water separation system. A hydrocyclone separator is used downhole to separate oil from water. Downhole sensors monitor parameters associated with the oil/water separation and provide signals representing the parameters to a controller. The controller controls operation of the system by generating control signals and providing the control signals to one or more control devices. The oil/water separation is optimized and well profitability is enhanced.
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