Produced liquids compressor cooler
US9932989B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 24, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 16, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04D29/5826
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method, apparatus and system for cooling compressed gases at a well site without the need for fans. Wherein produced liquids act as a continuously-flowing heat sink for gases entering stages of compression. Heat sinks can be automatically bypassed such that gases are compressed without first cooling them based upon outputs of temperature sensors.
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