ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR REDUCING HYDRATE ADHESION

This invention relates generally to articles, devices, and methods for gas hydrate mitigation in deep-sea drilling applications. In certain embodiments, hydrate-phobic surfaces are provided that ensure passive enhancement of flow assurance and prevention of catastrophic failures in deep-sea oil and...

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Main Authors SMITH J. DAVID, MEULER ADAM J, VARANASI KRIPA K, COHEN ROBERT E, MCKINLEY GARETH H, BRALOWER HARRISON L
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 28.06.2012
Subjects
BLASTING
EARTH DRILLING
EARTH DRILLING, e.g. DEEP DRILLING
ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS
FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVEFUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS
HEATING
JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES
LIGHTING
MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
MINING
OBTAINING OIL, GAS, WATER, SOLUBLE OR MELTABLE MATERIALS OR ASLURRY OF MINERALS FROM WELLS
PIPES
SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING
THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
WEAPONS
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Summary:This invention relates generally to articles, devices, and methods for gas hydrate mitigation in deep-sea drilling applications. In certain embodiments, hydrate-phobic surfaces are provided that ensure passive enhancement of flow assurance and prevention of catastrophic failures in deep-sea oil and gas operations.
Bibliography:Application Number: US201113218095