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Protector for electrical submersible pumps

US6981853B2 · kind B2 · utility

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15Claims
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Filing dateDec 4, 2003
Grant dateJan 3, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2023

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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