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Desanding system for oil tanks

US6125865A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 1998
Grant dateOct 3, 2000
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Expiry dateFeb 24, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB08B9/0933
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A particulate removal system has for its purpose to remove settled material from vessels and tanks such as those common to the petroleum industry. system comprises means of suspending settled particulate material and evacuating the material in such a manner so as not to disturb overlying liquid layers.

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