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Processing fluid from a well

US10113120B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

STATOIL PETROLEUM AS · NO

Inventors

Hroar Andreas Nes · Trondheim, NO
Rainer Hoffmann · Langenfeld, DE
Knut Arild Maråk · Trondheim, NO
Stig Goplen · Sandefjord, NO

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 14, 2012
Grant date	Oct 30, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jun 27, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF28F2265/18
WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatus for processing fluid from a well are described. A first wall portion may define a first region and a second wall portion may define a second region, fluid from said well being let through those regions. Heating of said first wall portion may be performed to release wax from said first wall portion into said fluid at said first flow region. During said heating, cooling of said fluid at said second flow region may be performed to cause wax from said fluid to deposit on said second wall portion.

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