Forged flange lubricator
Embodiments of a forged flange lubricator and systems incorporating the same are described. In an embodiment, the forged flange lubricator may include a main body configured to receive fluid raised by a plunger lift assembly from a well. Additionally, the lubricator may include a port in the main body configured to conduct fluid as it is received by the main body, wherein the main body and the port are a unitary structure devoid of applied junctions.
1. An apparatus, comprising:
a main body configured to receive fluid from a well;
a first non-threaded flange on the main body including one or more fixation points;
a second non-threaded flange on the main body including one or more fixation points;
a first port in the main body associated with the first non-threaded flange for receiving fluid from a well;
a second port in the main body associated with the second non-threaded flange for conducting fluid into or out of the main body; and
a third port in the main body;
wherein the main body, the first non-threaded flange, and the second non-threaded flange are a unitary structure devoid of applied junctions.
2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first or second non-threaded flanges is configured to receive a fastener at the one or more fixation points for fastening a peripheral component to the flange.
3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein at least one of the first or second non-threaded flanges further comprises a groove for receiving a sealing member, the sealing member configured to form a seal between the flange and the peripheral component.
4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first non-threaded flange is configured to interface with a wellhead.
5. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a support structure disposed around the first port and the second port for strengthening a region of the main body surrounding the port.
6. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a third non-threaded flange on the main body, wherein the third non-threaded flange and the main body form a unitary structure devoid of applied junctions.
7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the third port further comprises a sensor port configured to receive a sensor device.
8. The apparatus of claim 7 , further comprising a plurality of sensor ports, each sensor port and the main body forming a unitary structure devoid of applied junctions.
9. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a plunger catcher assembly configured to catch and release a plunger as it is received by the main body.
10. The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the plunger catcher assembly further comprises a spring.
11. The apparatus of claim 10 , wherein the spring is a progressive rate spring assembly.
12. The apparatus of claim 9 , wherein the plunger catcher assembly is housed, at least in part, in a removable extension coupled to the main body.
13. A system, comprising:
a well assembly comprising a well bottom, a wellhead, and a well pipe coupling the wellhead to the well bottom;
a plunger lift assembly configured to lift fluid from the well bottom to the wellhead;
a bumper assembly disposed proximate to the well bottom and configured to catch the plunger lift assembly before reaching the well bottom; and
a lubricator disposed proximate to the wellhead, the lubricator comprising:
a main body configured to receive fluid raised by the plunger lift assembly from the well assembly;
a first non-threaded flange on the main body including one or more fixation points;
a second non-threaded flange on the main body including one or more fixation points;
a first port in the main body associated with the first non-threaded flange for receiving fluid from a well;
a second port in the main body associated with the second non-threaded flange for conducting fluid into or out of the main body; and
a third port in the main body;
wherein the main body, the first non-threaded flange, and the second non-threaded flange are a unitary structure devoid of applied junctions.
14. The system of claim 13 , wherein the first or second non-threaded flanges is configured for receiving a mating flange of a peripheral component to interface with the lubricator.
15. The system of claim 13 , wherein the first non-threaded flange is configured to interface with a wellhead.
16. The system of claim 13 further comprising a third non-threaded flange on the main body, wherein the third non-threaded flange and the main body form a unitary structure devoid of applied junctions.