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Method for restricting uncontrolled fluid flow through a pipe
Assignee: ConocoPhillips Co
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Filing: 1981-01-07
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Granted: 1983-08-02
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Expires: 2001-01-07
Abstract
Abstract A method for restricting uncontrolled fluid flow through a pipe by positioning a heat conductor through the pipe wall and in contact with fluid flowing through the pipe and cooling the heat transfer surfaces of the heat conductor to freeze a portion of the flowing fluid on the heat transfer surfaces. The freezing is continued to form a plug which substantially restricts or stops flow through the pipe.
Inventors
- 👤 Marvin L. Peterson
- 👤 Orwin G. Maxson
- 👤 Adolph A. Sutko
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 20:08
CPC Classifications
F; F17; F17D; F17D1/00; F17D1/08; F17D1/16; E; E21; E21B; E21B36/00; E21B36/001; F16; F16K; F16K13/00; F16K49/00; F16L; F16L55/00; F16L55/10; F16L55/103; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/0318; Y10T137/0391; Y10T137/6416; Y10T137/6579
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A method for restricting uncontrolled flow of a petroleum fluid containing minor amounts of water through a production riser for the production of petroleum from a subterranean formation, said method consisting essentially of (a) positioning a heat conductor having a heat exchange surface through the wall of said production riser so that at least a portion of the heat exchange surface is in heat transferring contact with said petroleum fluid containing minor amounts of water within said production riser; (b) positioning water injection means adjacent to and upstream of the heat conductor; (c) adding water through said upstream water injection means to the petroleum fluid to form the petroleum fluid containing minor amounts of water; and (d) cooling the heat exchange surface of the heat conductor to freeze the water in the petroleum fluid on the heat exchange surface, thus restricting the flow through the production riser.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
147 words
A method for restricting uncontrolled flow of a petroleum fluid containing minor amounts of water through a production riser for the production of petroleum from a subterranean formation, said method consisting essentially of (a) positioning a heat conductor having a heat exchange surface through the wall of said production riser so that at least a portion of the heat exchange surface is in heat transferring contact with said petroleum fluid containing minor amounts of water within said production riser; (b) positioning water injection means adjacent to and upstream of the heat conductor; (c) adding water through said upstream water injection means to the petroleum fluid to form the petroleum fluid containing minor amounts of water; and (d) cooling the heat exchange surface of the heat conductor to freeze the water in the petroleum fluid on the heat exchange surface, thus restricting the flow through the production riser.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1986-08-01 | 1987-01-31 | 1987-08-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-08-01 | 1991-01-31 | 1991-08-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-08-01 | 1995-01-31 | 1995-08-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |