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Side pocket mandrel system for dual chemical injection

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6202042
In accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention, a system for separate injection of a plurality of chemicals into the production string of a well at substantially the same depth or level includes upper and lower side pocket mandrels having pressure responsive control valves seated in their respective side pockets, a first chemical supply conduit extending from the top of the well to the side pocket of said upper mandrel and then continuing to and through said lower mandrel to an injection point adjacent the lower end of the side pocket in said lower mandrel, and a second chemical supply conduit leading from the top of the well to and through said upper mandrel and then to the side pocket of said lower mandrel, whereby chemicals supplied under pressure to said conduits can flow past said control valves and be injected into the tubing in a manner to treat substantially the entire length thereof above said injection point.
Assignee:
Schlumberger Technology Corporation
Patent Number(s):
US 4480687
OSTI ID:
6202042
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English