Apparatus and method for downhole fluid separation

Details Apparatus and method for downhole fluid separation Apparatus and method for downhole fluid separation

2005-01-25

2005-01-25

Bagnell, David (Department: 3672)

Wells

Processes

Producing the well

C166S105500, C166S265000, C210S097000, C210S170050, C210S522000, C210S747300, C210S802000

Reexamination Certificate

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06845821

ABSTRACT:
This disclosure concerns a static oil/water separation chamber that is installed in a well extending to an underaround production formation containing hydrocarbon oil and water. The separation chamber has an inlet for receiving well fluid from a section below the separation chamber and two outlets. One outlet discharges a water-enriched component into a discharge well section, and the other outlet produces an oil-enriched component. The height of the separation chamber is larger than the thickness of the dispersion band that is formed under normal operating conditions.

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