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Method and apparatus for generating electricity from the flow of fluid through a well

  • US 4,369,373 A
  • Filed: 01/05/1979
  • Issued: 01/18/1983
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/06/1977
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. Apparatus for generating electricity from the fluid pressure of a well comprising:

  • a fluid driven motor having an inlet side and an outlet side;

    a well head, means securing the outlet of said well head to the inlet of said fluid driven motor for directing a portion of the fluid through the motor;

    an output shaft rotatably driven by said fluid driven motor;

    a generator;

    means securing said output shaft of said fluid driven motor to said generator;

    a pipe line;

    means securing the outlet of said fluid driven motor to the pipe line;

    electrical conductor means connected to the output terminals of said generator;

    load means; and

    means for controlling the load on the generator to control the temperature of fluid flowing through the pipe.

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