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Method for limiting freshet levels and controlling floods

US9885161B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 2014
Grant dateFeb 6, 2018
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Expiry dateMay 20, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC08L33/00
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A process for limiting the level of flooding of a watercourse, notably a wide river, a narrow river and/or one of its tributaries, consisting of injecting into the said watercourse at least one friction-reduction agent.

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