Wet mate connection for ESP pumping system

Details Wet mate connection for ESP pumping system Wet mate connection for ESP pumping system

2008-04-01

2010-10-19

Gay, Jennifer H (Department: 3676)

Wells

With electrical means

C166S378000, C166S242600

Reexamination Certificate

active

07814969

ABSTRACT:
A submersible pumping system for use downhole, wherein the system includes tubing disposed in a wellbore having a wet connection formed for coupling with a pumping system disposable in the tubing. An electrical power cable connects to the wet connection through the tubing. The wet connection comprises receptacles configured to mate with electrically conducting pins, the receptacles and the pins are oriented substantially parallel with the tubing axis. The receptacles are formed to receive the pins therein and form an electrical connection for connecting electrical power from the cable to the pumping system.

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