US2933447A
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Methods and means for resolving petroleum emulsion streams
Assignee: Cameron Solutions Inc
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Filing: 1957-05-13
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Granted: 1960-04-19
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Expires: 1977-05-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jay P Walker
- 👤 Clarence O Glasgow
- 👤 Joseph L Maher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 16:46
CPC Classifications
C; C10; C10G; C10G33/00; C10G33/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
THE METHOD OF TREATING AND STABLIZING EMULSIFIED PETROLEUM WELL STREAMS INCLUDING THE STEPS OF, FLOWING THE WELL STREAM INTO A SEPARATION ZONE WHEREIN THE WELL STREAM SEPARATES INTO GASEOUS AND LIQUID PORTIONS, ACCUMULATING A BODY OF SEPARATED LIQUID IN THE SEPARATION ZONE, WITHDRAWING HEAVIER LIQUID FROM THE LOWER PORTION OF THE BODY OF LIQUID AND FLOWING THE HEAVIER LIQUID TO AN EMULSIONTREATING ZONE, HEATING THE HEAVIER LIQUID IN THE EMULSION TREATING ZONE WHEREBY SAID HEAVIER LIQUID SEPARATES AND STRATIFIES INTO WATER AND CLEAN OIL LAYERS AND EVOLVES GASES AND VAPORS, WITHDRAWING WATER AND CLEAN OIL FROM THE STRATIFIED LAYERS, WITHDRAWING LIGHTER LIQUID FROM THE UPPER PORTION OF THE BODY OF LIQUID AND FLOWING THE LIGHTER LIQUID TO A STABILIZING ZONE, FLOWING GASES AND VAPORS EVOLVED IN THE EMULSION TREATING ZONE COUNTERCURRENTLY WITH THE LIGHTER LIQUID IN THE STABILIZING ZONE, WITHDRAWING GAS FROM THE STABILIZING ZONE, AND FLOWING THE LIGHTER LIQUID FROM THE STABILIZING ZONE TO THE EMULSION TREATING ZONE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
159 words
THE METHOD OF TREATING AND STABLIZING EMULSIFIED PETROLEUM WELL STREAMS INCLUDING THE STEPS OF, FLOWING THE WELL STREAM INTO A SEPARATION ZONE WHEREIN THE WELL STREAM SEPARATES INTO GASEOUS AND LIQUID PORTIONS, ACCUMULATING A BODY OF SEPARATED LIQUID IN THE SEPARATION ZONE, WITHDRAWING HEAVIER LIQUID FROM THE LOWER PORTION OF THE BODY OF LIQUID AND FLOWING THE HEAVIER LIQUID TO AN EMULSIONTREATING ZONE, HEATING THE HEAVIER LIQUID IN THE EMULSION TREATING ZONE WHEREBY SAID HEAVIER LIQUID SEPARATES AND STRATIFIES INTO WATER AND CLEAN OIL LAYERS AND EVOLVES GASES AND VAPORS, WITHDRAWING WATER AND CLEAN OIL FROM THE STRATIFIED LAYERS, WITHDRAWING LIGHTER LIQUID FROM THE UPPER PORTION OF THE BODY OF LIQUID AND FLOWING THE LIGHTER LIQUID TO A STABILIZING ZONE, FLOWING GASES AND VAPORS EVOLVED IN THE EMULSION TREATING ZONE COUNTERCURRENTLY WITH THE LIGHTER LIQUID IN THE STABILIZING ZONE, WITHDRAWING GAS FROM THE STABILIZING ZONE, AND FLOWING THE LIGHTER LIQUID FROM THE STABILIZING ZONE TO THE EMULSION TREATING ZONE.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
183 words
A PETROLEUM EMULSION TREATING AND STABILIZING STRUCTURE INCLUDING, A GAS AND LIQUID SEPARATOR HAVING A WELL STREAM INLET AND A GAS OUTLET, MEANS FOR MAINTAINING A BODY OF SEPARATED LIQUID IN THE SEPARATOR, A FIRST OUTLET FOR WITHDRAWING A FIRST PORTION OF LIQUID FROM THE UPPER PART OF THE BODY OF LIQUID, A SECOND OUTLET FOR WITHDRAWING A SECOND PORTION OF LIQUID FROM THE LOWER PART OF THE BODY OF LIQUID, A STABILIZING STRUCTURE FOR BRINGING GAS AND LIQUID IN DIRECT AND DISPERSED CONTACT, MEANS FOR FLOWING THE FIRST PORTION OF LIQUID FROM THE FIRST OUTLET TO AND THROUGH THE STABILIZER STRUCTURE, MEANS FOR FLOWING THE SECOND PORTION OF LIQUID FROM THE SECOND OUTLET AND COMMINGLING SAID SECOND PORTION WITH THE FIRST PORTION SUBSEQUENT TO THE PASSAGE OF THE LATTER THROUGH THE STABILIZER STRUCTURE, AN EMULSION-TREATING ENCLOSURE, MEANS FOR FLOWING THE COMMINGLED LIQUID PORTIONS TO THE EMULSION TREATING ENCLOSURE, A HEATER IN THE ENCLOSURE, MEANS FOR FLOWING GAS AND VAPORS EVOLVED IN THE ENCLOSURE TO AND THROUGH THE STABILIZER STRUCTURE, AND MEANS FOR WITHDRAWING GAS AND WATER AND CLEAN OIL FROM THE STRUCTURE.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
183 words
A PETROLEUM EMULSION TREATING AND STABILIZING STRUCTURE INCLUDING, A GAS AND LIQUID SEPARATOR HAVING A WELL STREAM INLET AND A GAS OUTLET, MEANS FOR MAINTAINING A BODY OF SEPARATED LIQUID IN THE SEPARATOR, A FIRST OUTLET FOR WITHDRAWING A FIRST PORTION OF LIQUID FROM THE UPPER PART OF THE BODY OF LIQUID, A SECOND OUTLET FOR WITHDRAWING A SECOND PORTION OF LIQUID FROM THE LOWER PART OF THE BODY OF LIQUID, A STABILIZING STRUCTURE FOR BRINGING GAS AND LIQUID IN DIRECT AND DISPERSED CONTACT, MEANS FOR FLOWING THE FIRST PORTION OF LIQUID FROM THE FIRST OUTLET TO AND THROUGH THE STABILIZER STRUCTURE, MEANS FOR FLOWING THE SECOND PORTION OF LIQUID FROM THE SECOND OUTLET AND COMMINGLING SAID SECOND PORTION WITH THE FIRST PORTION SUBSEQUENT TO THE PASSAGE OF THE LATTER THROUGH THE STABILIZER STRUCTURE, AN EMULSION-TREATING ENCLOSURE, MEANS FOR FLOWING THE COMMINGLED LIQUID PORTIONS TO THE EMULSION TREATING ENCLOSURE, A HEATER IN THE ENCLOSURE, MEANS FOR FLOWING GAS AND VAPORS EVOLVED IN THE ENCLOSURE TO AND THROUGH THE STABILIZER STRUCTURE, AND MEANS FOR WITHDRAWING GAS AND WATER AND CLEAN OIL FROM THE STRUCTURE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1963-04-19 | 1963-10-19 | 1964-04-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1967-04-19 | 1967-10-19 | 1968-04-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1971-04-19 | 1971-10-19 | 1972-04-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |