Well fluid homogenization device
View Patent ↗A well fluid homogenization device for use in a pumping system configured to recover fluids from a well includes a central hub and a plurality of posts extending from the central hub. The well fluid homogenization device is configured to rotate with a drive shaft to homogenize well fluid as the well fluid passes through a pumping system. The well fluid homogenization device is well-suited to be incorporated within gas separators and pump assemblies.
1. A gas separator for use in a downhole pumping system, the gas separator comprising:
an inlet port;
a well fluid homogenization device, comprising:
a central hub; and
a plurality of posts extending from the central hub;
a rotatable drive shaft;
a gas separation component; and
wherein the well fluid homogenization device is connected to the rotatable drive shaft between the inlet port and the gas separation component.
2. The gas separator of claim 1 , wherein the central hub has an inner surface, an outer surface and a height; and wherein the inner radius is sized to accept the rotatable drive shaft.
3. The gas separator of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of posts are configured as a plurality of rings disposed at selected positions along the height of the central hub, wherein each of the plurality of posts within a particular ring are connected to the central hub at a common height.
4. A pump assembly for use in a submersible pumping system, the pump assembly comprising:
an inlet port;
a well fluid homogenization device, comprising:
a central hub; and
a plurality of posts extending from the central hub;
a rotatable drive shaft; a plurality of turbomachinery stages; and
wherein the well fluid homogenization device is connected to the rotatable drive shaft between the inlet port and the plurality of turbomachinery stages.
5. The pump assembly of claim 4 , wherein the central hub has an inner surface, an outer surface and a height; and wherein the inner radius is sized to accept the rotatable drive shaft.
6. The pump assembly of claim 5 , wherein the plurality of posts are configured as a plurality of rings disposed at selected positions along the height of the central hub, wherein each of the plurality of posts within a particular ring are connected to the central hub at a common height.