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Systems and methods for deheading a coke drum

US7459063B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 8, 2004
Grant dateDec 2, 2008
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Expiry dateJun 17, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/6075
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A coke drum bottom de-heading system having an internal shroud enclosure and a shroud end cap opened by a flange to a coke bottom de-heading valve capable of accepting the end of a gate valve upon actuation. Acting in coordination with the shroud enclosure to prevent the escape of steam is a gate seal assembly having a gate seal slidably engaged against the sliding gate to prevent the passage of steam thereby.

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