Beam Pump Gas Mitigation System
AssigneeBaker Hughes, A Ge Company, LLC
InventorsReda El-Mahbes, Jordan Kirk, Leslie Reid, Jerry Ross
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Abstract
A gas mitigation system for use in connection with a subsurface pump includes a shroud hanger that has one or more orifices that permit the passage of fluids through the shroud hanger. A canister connected to the shroud hanger has an open upper end. An intake tube connected to the tubing string extends into the canister. The canister is sized and configured to cause fluids passing around the outside of the canister to accelerate, thereby encouraging the separation of gas and liquid components. The open shroud hanger and open upper end of the canister allow heavier liquid components to fall into the canister, where the liquid-enriched fluid can be drawn into the subsurface pump.
Claims20
A gas mitigation system for use in connection with a subsurface pump configured to lift fluids through a tubing string contained in a well having a well casing, the gas mitigation system comprising:
- a shroud hanger, wherein the shroud hanger includes one or more orifices that permit the passage of fluids through the shroud hanger;
- a canister connected to the shroud hanger, wherein the canister has an open upper end;
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- an intake tube in fluid communication with the subsurface pump, wherein the intake tube extends into the canister.
A gas mitigation system for use in connection with a subsurface pump configured to lift fluids through a tubing string contained in a well having a well casing, the gas mitigation system comprising:
- a shroud hanger, wherein the shroud hanger includes one or more orifices that permit the passage of fluids through the shroud hanger;
- a canister connected to the shroud hanger, wherein the canister has an open upper end;
- an intake tube in fluid communication with the subsurface pump, wherein the intake tube extends into the canister;
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- a tail pipe assembly that is connected to the canister, wherein the tail pipe assembly is in fluid communication with the canister and configured to trap solid particles falling through the canister.
A gas mitigation system for use in connection with a subsurface pump configured to lift fluids through a tubing string contained in a well having a well casing, the gas mitigation system comprising:
- a shroud hanger, wherein the shroud hanger includes one or more orifices that permit the passage of fluids through the shroud hanger;
- a canister connected to the shroud hanger, wherein the canister has an open upper end;
- an intake tube in fluid communication with the subsurface pump, wherein the intake tube extends into the canister;
- a tail pipe assembly that is connected to the canister, wherein the tail pipe assembly is in fluid communication with the canister;
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- a velocity tube connected to the tail pipe assembly.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.