Anti gas-lock pumping system

US20050053503A1Inactive Publication Date: 2005-03-10GALLANT RAYMOND DENIS
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Current Assignee / Owner
GALLANT RAYMOND DENIS
Publication Date
2005-03-10
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

An improved fluid pumping system is described. The pump is designed such that any gas present in the fluid being pumped is completely displaced from the pumping chamber with each downstroke of a pump plunger. This prevents pump failure due to gas-locking by preventing gas build-up within the pump, thereby improving long-term pumping efficiency and increasing pump life.
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FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to anti gas-lock fluid pumping systems, and more specifically, to a valve which prevents gas-locking of a downhole pump. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] Piston pumps are commonly used in many applications, such as the pumping of water, air, and other fluids. Piston pumps are well adapted for use in an oil well, as they have linear mechanical parts, are relatively simple in their operation, and are of a size and shape easily accommodated within a downhole well.

[0003] Conventional downhole piston pumps have both a lower standing valve, and an upper travelling valve which is generally attached to the piston and plunger of the pump. During plunger upstroke, a pumping chamber is expanded, creating a negative pressure cavity. The negative pressure unseats the lower standing valve, allowing fluid from the well to be drawn into the pumping chamber. As the plunger is drawn up, the travelling valve is closed due to the build-up n...

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