Apparatus and method for removing fluids from a well

Details Apparatus and method for removing fluids from a well Apparatus and method for removing fluids from a well

1985-11-14

1988-06-21

Novosad, Stephen J.

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166 53, 166 68, 166 72, 166105, 254270, 254379, E21B 1908, E21B 3710, E21B 4300

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047519690

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and method for removing fluid from a well. The apparatus is mobile, and includes a power winch mounted on a mobile support means with a cable attached to the winch. A constant tension maintaining unit is connected to the winch to maintain relatively constant tension on the cable while the cable is wound off the power winch into the well, and a swab is mounted on the free end of the cable. The swab is operable to lift the fluid out of the well when the cable is wound back onto the power winch. Also included is a means in fluid connection with the well operable to receive the fluid lifted out of the well by the swab. Also provided is a swab bar for use in removing fluid from a well and a device for effecting a seal with the well head.

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