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Hydrate plug remover

US10240433B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 7, 2016
Grant dateMar 26, 2019
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/53
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

This invention relates to a hydrate plug remover for removal of a hydrate plug in a tube. The hydrate plug remover includes a collecting container provided with a valve in a lower end portion. The valve connects the collecting container to surroundings of the hydrate plug remover. The collecting container in an upper end portion is provided with a circulation gate connecting the collecting container to the surroundings of the hydrate plug remover.

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