System, method and apparatus for controlling the flow rate of an electrical submersible pump based on fluid density
US8028753B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 5, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 4, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 28, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/38
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An electrical submersible pump that regulates pump flow rate based on sensor measurements of the fluid is disclosed. The sensor measures a property of the fluid being processed. The sensor may be located at the intake, discharge or other area of the pump. The sensor measures the relative proportion of gas in the pumped liquid. The pump flow rate is adjusted to maintain a desired level for the gas in a production environment. The pump may be used to operate and control a seabed gas-liquid separation and centrifugal pump system.
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