Heat transfer through the electrical submersible pump
US8435015B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 1, 2009 |
| Grant date | May 7, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 20, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04B47/06
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The motor of an electrical submersible pump generates a significant amount of heat that can be removed by transferring it to the well production fluid. The motor housing may have turbulators that increase the turbulence of the production fluid to increase the rate of heat transfer. The turbulators are designed for manufacturability and maintenance.
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