Wet mate connection for ESP pumping system
US7814969B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 1, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 19, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 11, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/128
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A submersible pumping system for use downhole, wherein the system includes tubing disposed in a wellbore having a wet connection formed for coupling with a pumping system disposable in the tubing. An electrical power cable connects to the wet connection through the tubing. The wet connection comprises receptacles configured to mate with electrically conducting pins, the receptacles and the pins are oriented substantially parallel with the tubing axis. The receptacles are formed to receive the pins therein and form an electrical connection for connecting electrical power from the cable to the pumping system.
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