Well chemical treatment utilizing plunger lift delivery system with chemically improved plunger seal
AssigneeConocoPhillips Company
InventorDennis Ray Wilson
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AssigneeConocoPhillips Company
InventorDennis Ray Wilson
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An apparatus incorporating a chemical seal and method for removing fluids from a well is disclosed. The chemical seal is created by a foaming agent which, when in the presence of gas and fluids present in the well, and when agitated by the apparatus, creates foam between the apparatus and the walls of the well in which it operates. The foam improves the seal between the apparatus and the inner wall of the well, improving the efficiency of the apparatus in lifting fluids from the well. Furthermore, the chemical seal improves the distribution of treatment chemicals within the well as it reduces liquid flowback. Automatic recharging or reapplication of the foaming agent and/or treatment chemicals to the apparatus can be accomplished with a chemical application assembly associated with the well.
A plunger with a chemical seal for use in a well comprising:
A method for removing fluid from a well comprising the steps of:
A method for removing fluid from a well comprising the steps of:
An apparatus for increasing oil and gas recovery in a well comprising:
An apparatus for delivering chemicals down a wellbore which includes a stop comprising:
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.