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Positive displacement pump

US7610964B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 18, 2008
Grant dateNov 3, 2009
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B43/13
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A submersible pumping system for use downhole that includes a housing containing an expandable fluid, that when expanded pushes a piston that in turn pumps wellbore fluid to the surface. The expandable fluid can be a silicon based heat transfer fluid with a coefficient of thermal expansion of at least about 0.0005 in3/in3/° F. The expandable fluid is expanded upon exposure to heat. A heat source is selectively activated for expanding the fluid.

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