Abstract: Method and apparatus for sucker rod pumping in a wellbore using, in lieu of a stuffing box, first and second seal members connected by a length of compressible hose, the first seal member adapted to seal with the wellhead in a liquid and vapor tight manner and the second seal member adapted to seal with the sucker rod string in a liquid and vapor tight manner.
Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved method for removing uranyl ion complexes from a pregnant alkaline leach solution. More particularly, it relates to an improved method for removing uranyl ion carbonato complexes from a pregnant alkaline leach solution with an ion exchange resin which comprises adding carbon dioxide to the solution prior to removing the uranyl ion complexes.