Method and apparatus for downhole artificial lift system protection
US7195070B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 15, 2004 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 29, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S166/902
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A fluid conditioning system designed to be installed between the well perforation and the intake of a pump used to effect artificial lift is used to filter and chemically treat production fluids. The fluid conditioning system is an apparatus that provides scale inhibitors and/or other chemical treatments into the production stream. In some embodiments, the fluid conditioning system may be a part of the production stream filter wherein the filtering material is comprised of a porous medium that contains and supports the treatment chemical. In other embodiments, the chemical treatment may be accomplished by the gradual dissolution of a solid phase chemical. The treating chemical may be recharged or replenished by various downhole reservoirs or feeding means. In yet other embodiments, the treating chemical may be replenished from the surface by means of a capillary tube. In certain other embodiments, the apparatus may be retrievable from the surface thereby permitting recharge or replenishment of the chemical in the apparatus on an as-needed basis. The filtration apparatus may incorporate a by-pass valve that allows fluid to by-pass the filter as sand or other particulate matter fills…
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