Gas hydrate inhibitors and methods for making and using same
US8932996B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 11, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 27, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09K2208/32
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods relate to using phosphate and/or nitrate brines to reduce hydrate formation in flowlines under conditions conducive for hydrate formation in the absence of the phosphate and/or nitrate brine. The phosphate and/or nitrate brines may include compatible anti-corrosion additives.
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