High viscosity fluid transfer apparatus
US7878218B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 4, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 1, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/6855
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus for transferring a viscous fluid including waxy solids includes a mobile platform, a support member having a first end coupled to the platform and a second end, a pump unit coupled to the second end of the support member, wherein the pump unit can be raised and lowered with respect to the second end, wherein the pump unit includes a recirculation system selectively operable to break down waxy solids prior to transfer of the fluid, and an outlet in fluid communication with a collection tank.
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