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Intermitter for gas lift wells

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6178091

An intermitter for raising liquid in the tubing of a gas lift well and including a balance beam having a container mounted on one arm and a counterweight on the remaining arm and a stationary reservoir above the container is described. A valve arrangement operated by a low pressure air line causes liquid to flow back and forth between the container and the reservoir at regulated intervals. The resulting tilting of the balance beam opens and closes a valve which introduces high pressure air or gas into the well annulus for raising liquid in the tubing. (3 claims)

Assignee:
Timeco Inc.
Patent Number(s):
US 3384105
OSTI ID:
6178091
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English