Downhole refrigeration using an expendable refrigerant

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8915098
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13450898

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Cooling of downhole components is effected using an expendable refrigerant, such as water. Refrigerant, in thermal communication with a component to be cooled, is evaporated in an evaporator. Vapor is removed from the evaporator and released into a borehole, in order to cool the component. A pump may be used to remove the vapor from the evaporator and force the vapor into the borehole.

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BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED17021 ALDINE WESTFIELD HOUSTON TX 77073

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DiFoggio, Rocco Houston, US 206 3863

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