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Apparatus and method for removing fluids from a well

Patent ·
OSTI ID:6902061
An apparatus for removing fluid from a well is described comprising: mobile support means; a power winch mounted on the mobile support means having a cable attached thereto; means operably connected to the power winch for maintaining relatively constant tension on the cable while the cable is wound off the power winch into a well; a swab mounted on the free end of the cable for lifting fluid out of the well when the cable is wound back onto the power winch; means in fluid connection with the well for receiving the fluid lifted out of the well by the swab.
Assignee:
NOV; EDB-88-160064; NOV-88-024423
Patent Number(s):
US 4751969
OSTI ID:
6902061
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English