Downhole gas compression
US6601651B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 2, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04D25/06
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A downhole gas compression system is adapted for location in a bore of a natural gas-producing well (10), the system comprising an axial flow compressor (32) and a gas-filled electric drive motor (30). The motor drives the compressor to compress the produced gas, the compressed gas being directed upwardly through production tubing (20) to surface.
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