Preventing equipment fouling via corrosion reduction
US8951467B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF28F19/06
- WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An embodiment prevents equipment fouling (deposition of unwanted material) in an oil recovery system via implementing passivation of metallic components. By preventing or at least slowing or inhibiting corrosion of equipment or components via passivation, such as passivating heat exchangers, metallic piping, and the like, an embodiment in turn reduces fouling thereof. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
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