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Debris catcher and sand trap for pipeline

US9095799B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 12, 2013
Grant dateAug 4, 2015
Priority date—
Expiry dateJan 29, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB01D2221/04
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A debris catcher and sand trap for removing debris, sand, or both from a pipeline flow is disclosed. The debris catcher includes an upper pipe, a lower pipe, and at least one diagonal pipe. A grate filter may be disposed within the upper pipe and configured to retain or remove debris from a flow. The diagonal pipe and/or lower pipe may be configured for sand to settle in these areas, so that a flow exiting the lower pipe through a vertical pipe may be substantially free of sand or other fines.

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