Protector for electrical submersible pumps
US6688860B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 29, 2002 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02K2205/09
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for protecting a motor for a submersible pumping system. A variety of motor protectors are provided for application in variable temperature environments and multiple wellbore orientations. The motor protectors may include one or more of a positively pressurized bellows, a relatively balanced pressure bellows free of sliding seals, and a multi-orientable labyrinth. Each of these motor protectors also may have various moisture absorbents, filters, particle shedders and various conventional motor protector components.
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