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Apparatus incorporating jet pump for well head cleaning

US6453996B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 22, 2000
Grant dateSep 24, 2002
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Expiry dateSep 22, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B37/00
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A cleanup tool is described for use in a wellbore, the tool having a body which defines flow passages which communicate with the venturi chamber, the venturi chamber itself communicating with a discharge passage for radially or near radially discharging jetted fluid for cleaning a well head or the like. The tool may further include or be associated with filtration devices, including a junk basket or filter screen.

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