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Detection of water in oil
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1977-05-12
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Granted: 1978-05-16
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Expires: 1997-05-12
Abstract
Abstract A method of detecting water in an oil comprises bringing a sample of the oil into contact with a substance which is chemically inert to the oil but reactive with water to produce gas. The amount of gas produced is measured by the displacement of liquid from a closed vessel. Convenient forms of apparatus for carrying out the method are disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 August Bartold Pedersen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 13:10
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N33/00; G01N33/26; G01N33/28; G01N33/2835; G01N33/2847; G01N7/00; G01N7/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A method of detecting water in a sample of oil, which comprises: i. bringing the sample of oil into contact with reagent means chemically inert to the oil and reactive with water to produce gas, the reagent means being present in a quantity of an inert liquid miscible with the oil and contained in container fitted with a manometer tube communicating with the interior of the container, ii. determining the volume of the inert liquid driven out of the container by the gas generated by the reagent means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
88 words
A method of detecting water in a sample of oil, which comprises: i. bringing the sample of oil into contact with reagent means chemically inert to the oil and reactive with water to produce gas, the reagent means being present in a quantity of an inert liquid miscible with the oil and contained in container fitted with a manometer tube communicating with the interior of the container, ii. determining the volume of the inert liquid driven out of the container by the gas generated by the reagent means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
A method according to claim 1 in which the reagent means comprises calcium hydride.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
A method according to claim 1 in which the manometer tube extends into the upper portion of the container above the level of the inert liquid and in which the container is inverted to drive the inert liquid out of the container.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method according to claim 1 in which the manometer tube extends into the lower portion of the container below the level of the inert liquid.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
13 words
A method according to claim 1 in which the inert liquid comprises kerosine.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-05-15 | 1981-11-14 | 1982-05-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-05-15 | 1985-11-14 | 1986-05-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-05-15 | 1989-11-14 | 1990-05-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |