Integrated pumping system for use in pumping a variety of fluids
AssigneeSchlumberger Technology Corporation
InventorsSteven E. Buchanan, Grigory L. Arauz, Kenneth L. Havlinek, Ashley Kishino, Lawrence C. Lee, W. Keith Russell, Thomas H. Zimmerman, Anthony F. Veneruso
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Abstract
An integrated pumping system for use in environments, such as subterranean environments, to move a desired fluid from one location to another. The integrated pumping system comprises one or more stages that each have an integrated pump and motor. A controller may be utilized to individually control the one or more integrated pumps and motors.
Claims29
An integrated pumping system, comprising:
- a plurality of stages sequentially connected, each stage comprising a diffuser, a drive motor and an impeller, wherein one or more of the plurality of stages acts as a flow control valve to decrease a flow of fluid.
An integrated pumping system, comprising:
- a plurality of stages sequentially connected, each stage comprising a diffuser, a drive motor and an impeller, further comprising a electrical quick-connect disposed between at least two of the stages.
An integrated pumping system, comprising:
- a plurality of stages sequentially connected, each stage comprising a diffuser, a drive motor and an impeller, wherein each stage of the plurality of stages comprises a stage identifier to provide information to a control module regarding at least one parameter of the stage.
A pumping system, comprising:
- an outer housing;
- and
- a plurality of internal impellers, wherein rotation of each of the internal impellers is independently controlled, wherein each impeller comprises an identifier that can be recognized by a controller as an indication of one or more operating parameters.
A system for moving a fluid, comprising:
- a pumping system having a plurality of stages, each stage comprising a drive motor having an internal flow path to receive a produced fluid therethrough, an impeller, and an identifier associated with the impeller that can be recognized by a controller as an indication of one or more operating parameters.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.