Apparatus and method for recovering fluids from a well and/or injecting fluids into a well
Methods and apparatus for diverting fluids either into or from a well are described. Some embodiments include a diverter conduit that is located in a bore of a tree. The invention relates especially but not exclusively to a diverter assembly connected to a wing branch of a tree. Some embodiments allow diversion of fluids out of a tree to a subsea processing apparatus followed by the return of at least some of these fluids to the tree for recovery. Alternative embodiments provide only one flowpath and do not include the return of any fluids to the tree. Some embodiments can be retro-fitted to existing trees, which can allow the performance of a new function without having to replacing the tree. Multiple diverter assembly embodiments are also described.
1. A choke body disposed on a tree and adapted for diverting flow between a tree production bore and a flowline, comprising:
a tubular body comprising:
a first bore in fluid communication with the flowline;
a second bore in fluid communication with the tree production bore;
a third bore comprising a standard interface capable of receiving a choke insert; and
a flow insert received by the third bore preventing direct flow between the second bore and the first bore through the tubular body and the flow insert having a flow bore therethrough communicating with the second bore.
2. A choke body disposed on a tree and adapted for diverting flow between a tree production bore and a flowline, comprising:
a tubular body comprising:
a first bore in fluid communication with the flowline;
a second bore in fluid communication with the tree production bore; and
a third bore comprising a standard interface capable of receiving either one of a choke insert and a flow insert, the flow insert preventing direct flow between the second bore and the first bore through the tubular body;
wherein the flow insert is in fluid communication with a subsea processor for flowing processed fluids through the choke body.
3. A choke body disposed on a tree and adapted for diverting flow between a tree production bore and a flowline, comprising:
a tubular body comprising:
a first bore in fluid communication with the flowline;
a second bore in fluid communication with the tree production bore; and
a third bore comprising a standard interface capable of receiving a choke insert; and
a dual flow insert received by the third bore and having a first flowpath communicating with the first bore and a second flowpath communicating with the second bore.
4. A choke body disposed on a tree and adapted for diverting flow between a tree production bore and a flowline, comprising:
a tubular body comprising:
a first bore in fluid communication with the flowline;
a second bore in fluid communication with the tree production bore; and
a third bore comprising a standard interface capable of receiving either one of a choke insert and a dual flow insert;
wherein the dual flow insert includes a first flowpath from the production bore to an external apparatus and a second flowpath returning fluids from the external apparatus to the flowline.