Well chemical treatment utilizing plunger lift delivery system with chemically improved plunger seal
First Claim
1. A plunger with a chemical seal for use in a well comprising:
- a plunger;
an interface section on said plunger;
one or more mechanical cleaning apparatus mounted to said interface section; and
a foaming agent, wherein said foaming agent is applied to said mechanical cleaning apparatus.
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Abstract
An apparatus incorporating a chemical seal and method for removing fluids from a well is disclosed. The chemical seal is created by a foaming agent which, when in the presence of gas and fluids present in the well, and when agitated by the apparatus, creates foam between the apparatus and the walls of the well in which it operates. The foam improves the seal between the apparatus and the inner wall of the well, improving the efficiency of the apparatus in lifting fluids from the well. Furthermore, the chemical seal improves the distribution of treatment chemicals within the well as it reduces liquid flowback. Automatic recharging or reapplication of the foaming agent and/or treatment chemicals to the apparatus can be accomplished with a chemical application assembly associated with the well.
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17 Claims
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1. A plunger with a chemical seal for use in a well comprising:
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a plunger; an interface section on said plunger; one or more mechanical cleaning apparatus mounted to said interface section; and a foaming agent, wherein said foaming agent is applied to said mechanical cleaning apparatus. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A method for removing fluid from a well comprising the steps of:
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applying a foaming agent to a plunger having a receptacle applying a treatment chemical to said plunger including the step of applying said treatment chemical to said receptacle wherein at least one of said treatment chemical and said foaming agent is applied to said plunger through a chemical applicator; releasing said plunger into said well such that it is able to travel through said well; causing pressure in said well to increase such that said pressure is sufficient to lift said plunger and said fluid to the surface of said well; wherein said chemical applicator is comprised of; a manifold which receives said plunger; a plunger catcher connected to said manifold one or more applicators connected to said manifold, said one or more applicators having open ends positioned to apply at least one of said treatment chemical and said foaming agent to said plunger; and one or more delivery conduits connected to said one or more applicators. - View Dependent Claims (6)
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7. A method for removing fluid from a well comprising the steps of:
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releasing said plunger into a well; applying a foaming agent to a plunger; applying a treatment chemical to said plunger; creating foam and a chemical seal around said plunger such that as said plunger, said foam and said chemical seal rise to the top of said well said fluid is removed from said well; wherein at least one of said treatment chemical and said foaming agent is applied to said plunger through a chemical applicator, comprised of; a manifold which receives said plunger; a plunger catcher connected to said manifold; one or more applicators connected to said manifold, said one or more applicators having open ends positioned to apply at least one of said treatment chemical and said foaming agent to said plunger; and one or more delivery conduits connected to said one or more applicators. - View Dependent Claims (8)
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9. An apparatus for increasing oil and gas recovery in a well comprising:
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a plunger, an interface section; and a foaming agent, wherein said foaming agent is applied to said interface section. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11)
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12. An apparatus for delivering chemicals down a wellbore which includes a stop comprising:
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a plunger; an interface section on said body; a chemical dispenser dimensioned so as to be able to pass through said stop; a foaming agent; and a chemical seal. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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