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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 08, 2025
Filed:
Jun. 27, 2023
Wellworx Energy Solutions Llc, Midland, TX (US);
Kenneth B. Nolen, Midland, TX (US);
John M. Raglin, Midland, TX (US);
Justin R. Ramirez, Midland, TX (US);
Steven R. Hinojos, Midland, TX (US);
Liberty Lift Solutions LLC, Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
A separator in a wellbore for separating liquid and gas in a petroleum production stream is described. The separator is formed by an outer tube defining an outer conduit extending from a lower end to an upper end of the outer tube. An inner tube is positioned concentrically within the outer tube, wherein the inner tube defines an inner conduit extending from a lower end to an upper end of the inner tube. The inner conduit includes a cap at its lower end and a plurality of openings connecting the outer conduit and the inner conduit. A helical auger extends between the inner tube and the outer tube, the helical auger defining a pathway between the outer tube and the inner tube such that the gas in the production stream passes through the openings in the inner tube while the fluid passes through the outer conduit to a pump.