Wells – Processes – Separating material entering well
Reexamination Certificate
2007-02-20
2007-02-20
Bagnell, David (Department: 3672)
Wells
Processes
Separating material entering well
C175S066000, C175S069000, C175S207000, C417S313000, C417S251000, C417S265000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10192784
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides apparatus and methods for handling fluids returning from a well. The fluids are introduced into a separator and a separated gas stream is recovered or recycled. The gas stream may comprise more than one phase. The separated gas stream is urged through a multiphase pump before it is recovered. Alternatively, the return fluids may pass through a multiphase pump before it is introduced into the separator.
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Chitty Gregory H.
Hosie David Graham
Saponja Jeffrey Charles
Bagnell David
Bomar Shane
Patterson & Sheridan LLP
Weatherford / Lamb, Inc.
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