The present invention provides a hydraulically driven multiphase pump
system and methods for pumping a fluidstream from the surface of a well.
The hydraulically driven multiphase pump system consists of two
vertically disposed plungers. The plungers are hydraulically controlled
and actuated to work in alternate directions during a cycle using a
closed loop hydraulic system. Each cycle is automatically re-indexed to
assure volumetric balance in the circuits. An indexing circuit ensures
that each plunger reaches its full extended position prior to the other
plunger reaching its preset retracted position. A power saving circuit is
used to transfer energy from the extending plunger to the retracting
plunger. A trim circuit is used to ensure a proper fluid level in the
indexing circuit and the power saving circuit. Additionally, a rapid
reversal circuit may be employed to increase the rate of the two
vertically disposed plungers.