Compressor-assisted annular flow

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1997-05-22

1998-11-24

Tsay, Frank

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166267, E21B 4312

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058395130

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and a method for recovering hydrocarbon from a hydrocarbon producing well is provided. The apparatus comprises a two stage compression-assisted annular flow in which a first compression means is connected to a production tubing to flow gas and liquids, and a second compression means is connected to a tubing/casing annulus to flow gas at a relatively unrestricted flow rate.

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