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Process for destroying a rigid thermal insulator positioned in a confined space

US6328110A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 20, 2000
Grant dateDec 11, 2001
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Expiry dateJan 20, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S166/901
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Process for destroying a rigid thermal insulator obtained in particular by a process of the sol-gel type and positioned in a confined space, the process comprising the stage of introducing a dissolving liquid into the confined space in order to convert the insulator into a liquid phase. The process applies in particular to destroying an insulating jacket positioned in the annular space of an oil well.

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