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Method for controlling a hydrocarbons production well of the gushing type

US6283207A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 17, 1999
Grant dateSep 4, 2001
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Expiry dateSep 17, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B34/025
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method for controlling a gushing hydrocarbon production well is disclosed which utilizes a variable aperture outlet choke and a control system to dampen and minimize the effect of liquid and gas plugs flowing through the system.

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