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Apparatus and methods utilizing progressive cavity motors and pumps with rotors and/or stators with hybrid liners

US9091264B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 29, 2011
Grant dateJul 28, 2015
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Expiry dateAug 14, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04C13/008
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for use downhole is disclosed that in one embodiment may include a rotor having an outer lobed surface disposed in a stator having an inner lobed surface, wherein the inner lobed-surface or the outer-lobed surface includes a sealing material on a first section thereof and a metallic surface on a second section thereof.

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