Method and apparatus for generating electricity from the flow of

Details Method and apparatus for generating electricity from the flow of Method and apparatus for generating electricity from the flow of

1977-09-06

1979-01-09

Schaefer, Robert K.

Prime-mover dynamo plants

Turbogenerators

290 54, 166 65R, H02K 718

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041340248

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for generating electricity from a generator driven by the flow of fluid flowing from a fluid producing well. A fluid driven motor is positioned in the pipeline adjacent to or above the well head such that the fluid passes through the motor to turn the motor shaft to drive the generator. By controlling the electrical load connected to the generator, the force required to drive the motor and thereby the pressure reduction across the motor can be controlled. The electricity produced by the generator may be used to heat the fluid in the pipe to prevent freezing of the fluid. The electricity can be utilized to heat the emulsion in an emulsion separator dehydrator for separating gas, water, and oil prior to its introduction into the pipeline. Separate motor may be utilized for gaseous fluid and liquids. Where the well produces both gas and liquid a separator is employed to separate the gas and liquid.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1752844 (1930-04-01), Harrison
patent: 2276714 (1942-03-01), Brown
patent: 3776279 (1973-12-01), O'Connor, Jr.

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