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At-surface tool for pulse-injection of liquids

US8596300B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 21, 2010
Grant dateDec 3, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 10, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T137/86911
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

For pulsed injection of liquids into the ground, the tool has a rotating cylinder, having through-slots. The tool has an insert, which is pressed against the rotating cylinder. As the cylinder rotates, the slots in the rotor cover/uncover the slots in the insert, creating the required pulses. By suitably shaping the slots, the pulses can have a fast rise-time from closed to open. The insert is shaped to minimize flow interference.

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