Caisson two-phase emulsion reducer
US8397821B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 31, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/38
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A seafloor pump assembly is installed within a caisson that has an upper end for receiving a flow of fluid containing gas and liquid. The pump assembly is enclosed within a shroud that has an upper end that seals around the pump assembly and a lower end that is below the motor and is open. A separating device is connected to an upper end portion of the discharge pipe within the caisson. The separating device causes separation of gas from the flow containing gas and liquid to be enhanced prior to the flow reaching the operating liquid level in the caisson.
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