摘要 |
<p>A separator assembly for use 'downhole' in an oil well, comprising an elongate body member (12) inlcuding longitudinally extending oil and water passages (18, 20), the elongate body member defining a longitudinally extending mounting face (17) to which at least one hydrocyclone (23, 24) is secured, said hydrocyclone having its axis extending generally longitudinylly of the elongate body, a first connecting union (23a, 24a) at the overflow end of the hydrocyclone whereby the overflow outlet of the hydrocyclone communicates wiht the oil passage (19) of said body member, a seocnd connecting union (26) at the underflow end of the hydrocyclone whereby the underflow outlet of the hydrocyclone communicates with the water passage (18, 20) of said elongate body member, and, connecting means (27, 28) at opposite axial ends respectively of the elongate body member for establishing communication with said oil ans water passages respectively.</p> |