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Preventing equipment fouling via corrosion reduction

US9382629B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 2, 2015
Grant dateJul 5, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 2, 2035

Classification

  • 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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