Separator device
US9249653B1 · kind B1 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 13, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 13, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/35
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The disclosed downhole gas and solids separator employs centrifugal force for the downhole separation of gases and solids from a hydrocarbon production stream. The separator device generally includes an outer tube and an inner tube disposed within the outer tube. The disclosed separator further includes a flighting member disposed within the inner tube. The flighting member includes an inside diameter space that defines a cylindrical void space extending through the center portion of the flighting member. The disclosed separator also includes an outer annular space inside the outer tube. The outer annular space defines an annular void space between the exterior surface of the inner tube and the interior surface of the outer tube.
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