Patent ID: 6666269
Filing Date: 2003-12-23
Classification: E21B,Y10T

Abstract:
An apparatus for producing fluid from a well intersecting a fluid producing formation, the apparatus comprising:a first submersible pump having a first intake for receiving fluid from said well, wherein the fluid received in the first intake is pumped upwardly in said well by the first submersible pump; a seal section connected to said first submersible pump; a motor connected to said seal section for driving said first submersible pump; a second submersible pump positioned below said motor, said second submersible pump having a second intake at or near a lower end thereof for receiving fluid from said well; a pump discharge located between said motor and said second intake, said pump discharge defining at least one discharge port; and at least one discharge tubing connected to said pump discharge and extending upwardly therefrom in said well, said discharge tubing being communicated with said at least one discharge port, wherein said second submersible pump urges the fluid received in the second intake upwardly through said at least one discharge tubing.