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Multi-phase distribution system, sub sea heat exchanger and a method of temperature control for hydrocarbons

US9636606B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

STATOIL PETROLEUM AS · NO

Inventors

Baard Kaasa · Trondheim, NO
Bernt Henning Rusten · Trondheim, NO
Knut Arild Maråk · Trondheim, NO
Arne Olav Fredheim · Trondheim, NO

Key dates

Filing date	Jul 1, 2011
Grant date	May 2, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 12, 2032

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF28F27/00
WIPO fieldChemical engineering
WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a multi-phase distribution system, a sub sea heat exchanger provided with such a multi-phase distribution system, the use of such a multi-phase distribution system and a method of temperature control for hydrocarbons. The invention provides an improved control over multi-phase mixtures comprising hydrocarbons and improvements in the controlling of heat exchanging processes.

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