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A gas separator having a reduced rotating mass. The gas separator includes a stationary flow inducer that creates a vortex within an outer housing. The flow inducer includes an accelerator mechanism that increases the velocity of the fluid mixture as it flows through a portion of the gas separator.

A gas separator having a reduced rotating mass. The gas separator includes a stationary flow inducer that creates a vortex within an outer housing. The flow inducer includes an accelerator mechanism that increases the velocity of the fluid mixture as it flows through a portion of the gas separator. The resultant liquid and gaseous phases are directed from the gas separator through separate outlets.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A gas separator for use in a submergible pumping system deployed in a wellbore to pump a production fluid, comprising:a housing having an interior surface that is generally tubular in shape, defining a hollow interior;a fluid mixture inlet disposed in the housing;a liquid

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A gas separator for use in a submergible pumping system deployed in a wellbore to pump a production fluid, comprising:a housing having an interior surface that is generally tubular in shape, defining a hollow interior;a fluid mixture inlet disposed in the housing;a liquid outlet disposed in the housing and including a liquid port exposed to the hollow interior;a gas outlet disposed in the housing and including a gas port exposed to the hollow interior at a position radially inward from the port; anda flow director system mounted in a stationary position and extending into the hollow interior, the flow director system being configured to accelerate the flow of fluid and to direct fluid flow in a generally spiral pattern along the interior surface between the mixture inlet and the liquid outlet.