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Method and apparatus for removing hydrate plugs

US9303488B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Framo Engineering AS · NO

Inventor

Stig Kare Kanstad · Bergen, NO

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 9, 2013
Grant date	Apr 5, 2016
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jul 9, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF28G9/00
WIPO fieldCivil engineering
WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A method for removing hydrate plugs in a hydrocarbon production station, the method comprising: fluidically isolating the production station; diverting production flow to a bypass line; and adjusting the pressure in the production station to a level sufficient to melt the hydrate plugs.

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