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Non-cryogenic production of nitrogen for on-site injection in well clean out

US6494262B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 18, 2000
Grant dateDec 17, 2002
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Expiry dateAug 24, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2259/402
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

There is disclosed a method for cleaning out of a well in which a compressed inert gas, produced by the non-cryogenic separation of air is delivered to the region of the well where particulate matter has collected that inhibits the ability of the well to produce.

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