Abstract: A system for removing sedimentary solids from a separator is provided. The separator is for separating components of well fluid produced by a well. The system includes an inlet for receiving motive fluid; a nozzle configured to introduce the motive fluid to the sedimentary solids in the separator, thereby fluidizing the sedimentary solids; and an outlet configured to allow the fluidized solids to exit the separator. The motive fluid includes well fluid produced from the well. A separator, method for removing sedimentary solids from a separator, and method of removing solids from well fluid produced by a well are also provided.

Abstract: A system for removing sedimentary solids from a separator is provided. The separator is for separating components of well fluid produced by a well. The system includes an inlet for receiving motive fluid; a nozzle configured to introduce the motive fluid to the sedimentary solids in the separator, thereby fluidizing the sedimentary solids; and an outlet configured to allow the fluidized solids to exit the separator. The motive fluid includes well fluid produced from the well. A separator, method for removing sedimentary solids from a separator, and method of removing solids from well fluid produced by a well are also provided.

Abstract: A parachute assembly exhibits a drogue-like configuration upon deployment and thereafter a larger soft landing configuration. The assembly includes a canopy having arms for extending outwardly from a crown portion, a group of suspension lines extending from each outward end of each arm, and a slider having grommets therein, each group of suspension lines extending through one of the grommets. The slider is disposed proximate the arm outward ends upon deployment of the assembly. A series of reefing rings is fixed to the canopy crown portion. A reefing line extends through the reefing rings to retain the canopy crown portion in a gathered condition to effect the drogue-like configuration. A cutter cuts the reefing line to allow expansion of the canopy crown portion, urging the arms to expand, such that the suspension lines urge the slider down the suspension lines, permitting gradual opening of the canopy to the larger soft landing configuration.