Patent ID: 6082452
Filing Date: 2000-07-04
Classification: B04C,E21B

Abstract:
An apparatus for separating liquids of different densities in a well bore extending through a production zone and a disposal zone, comprising:(a) a fluid driven motor having a fluid outlet and a fluid inlet;(b) a source of pressurized production fluid in fluid communication with the inlet of the fluid driven motor;(c) a pump operatively connected to and driven by the fluid driven motor, the pump having an inlet in fluid communication with the production zone and an outlet;(d) a separator having an inlet in fluid communication with the production fluid, an overflow outlet in fluid communication with tubing extending to the surface and an underflow outlet in fluid communication with the disposal zone; and(e) a packer that sealably engages the motor and the well bore intermediate the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet and wherein fluid from the production zone drives the fluid driven motor.