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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 28, 2026
Filed:
Jul. 22, 2021
Expro North Sea Limited, Dyce, GB;
Gary Peek, Dyce, GB;
Duncan Cleland, Dyce, GB;
Anthony James Maclauchlan, Huntly, GB;
Daniel James William Kennard, Balmedie, GB;
Expro North Sea Limited, Dyce, GB;
Abstract
A system for removing sedimentary solids from a separator is provided. The separator is for separating components of well fluid produced by a well. The system includes an inlet for receiving motive fluid; a nozzle configured to introduce the motive fluid to the sedimentary solids in the separator, thereby fluidizing the sedimentary solids; and an outlet configured to allow the fluidized solids to exit the separator. The motive fluid includes well fluid produced from the well. A separator, method for removing sedimentary solids from a separator, and method of removing solids from well fluid produced by a well are also provided.