Downhole fluid separation system

Details Downhole fluid separation system Downhole fluid separation system

1996-12-19

1999-10-05

Drodge, Joseph W.

Liquid purification or separation

Processes

Including controlling process in response to a sensed condition

166 53, 166265, 210 961, 210170, 2101951, 2105122, 210747, 210788, 210805, B01D 1712, B01D 17038, E21B 4338

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059618418

ABSTRACT:
A downhole fluid separation system comprises a fluid separator having a fluid inlet, a first fluid outlet, and a second fluid outlet, with a sensing device for sensing at least one parameter of a first component of a fluid mixture introduced into the fluid inlet of the fluid separator. The ratio of the first component to a second component of the fluid mixture is adjusted as such fluid mixture is introduced into the fluid inlet of the fluid separator in response to a signal provided by the sensing means. By adjusting the component ratio before the fluid is introduced into the fluid separator in response to a signal from a downhole sensing device, acceptable separation efficiency can be achieved over a broad range of fluid component ratios for a given fluid separator.

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