Test proves out triple-action pump in downhole separation

A new system has been tested for separating oil and water downhole in the wellbore. Texaco's test of the triple-action pumping system included several breakthroughs that will push gravity-segregation technology towards widespread industry and government acceptance. The test indicated that by vi...

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Published in:The Oil & gas journal 1999-10, Vol.97 (40), p.49
Main Authors: Wacker, H Jason, Parker, Robert M, Stuebinger, Lon, Harding, Ralph, Watson, Brock
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Drilling
Load
Neural networks
Oil wells
Process engineering
Pumps
Studies
Water reuse
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Summary:A new system has been tested for separating oil and water downhole in the wellbore. Texaco's test of the triple-action pumping system included several breakthroughs that will push gravity-segregation technology towards widespread industry and government acceptance. The test indicated that by virtue of its capability to inject at high-pressure, TAPS provides a new, less-costly, method for waterflooding. The system is described in detail.
ISSN:0030-1388
1944-9151