Recirculation gas separator

Details Recirculation gas separator Recirculation gas separator

2008-04-15

2008-04-15

Tsay, Frank (Department: 3672)

Wells

Processes

Producing the well

C166S068000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07357186

ABSTRACT:
A submersible pumping system includes a pump, a motor that drives the pump and a separator assembly. The separator assembly is for separating gas from the fluid and includes an intake and a vent above the intake. Fluid enters the separator assembly at the intake and the vent returns a portion of the fluid into wellbore for recirculation into the intake.

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