Wells – Processes – Producing the well
Reexamination Certificate
2008-04-15
2008-04-15
Tsay, Frank (Department: 3672)
Wells
Processes
Producing the well
C166S068000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11106933
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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Crowe & Dunlevy, P.C.
Tsay Frank
Wood Group ESP, Inc.
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