Subsea technique for promoting fluid flow
US9435185B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 24, 2010 |
| Grant date | Sep 6, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 29, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04B47/08
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present application is directed to a submersible pumping system operable under hydrostatic pressure. The system suitably comprises a prime mover submersible within a first fluid; a pump means submersible within the first fluid and sealably coupled to the prime mover; and a fluid source in fluid communication with the prime mover, the fluid source providing a second fluid effective to act on the prime mover to power the pump means; wherein the second fluid is discharged in the first fluid after acting on the prime mover; and wherein the second fluid has a chemical composition substantially similar to the first fluid.
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