Downhole oil and water separation system and method

Details Downhole oil and water separation system and method Downhole oil and water separation system and method

1998-09-17

2000-07-25

Bagnell, David

Wells

Processes

Separating material entering well

166 685, 166106, 166369, 166 541, E21B 4338

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ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to a downhole oil and water separation system having a casing which includes an interval in communication with a producing zone. The system further includes two pumps disposed in the casing for use in lifting segregated produced hydrocarbons and portion of produced water and segregated produced water to the ground surface.

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