Apparatus and method for separating a fluid from a mixture of fluids
US6755978B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 18, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D17/045
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The invention relates to an apparatus for separation of a first fluid from a mixture of at least the first fluid and a second fluid and a method for doing the same. The apparatus is preferably located downhole, but also can operate on the surface. According to the invention, the apparatus comprises:—a production pipe for flowing the mixture;—at least one settling chamber surrounding the production pipe;—at least one aperture allowing the mixture flowing into the production pipe to flow into the settling chamber; and—an exit pipe, connected to the settling chamber, allowing the first fluid to flow out of the settling chamber.
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