公开(公告)号：US08431015B2

公开(公告)日：2013-04-30

申请号：US12783383

申请日：2010-05-19

Applicant: Dwijen K. Banerjee ,  Kenneth W. Smith

Inventor： Dwijen K. Banerjee ,  Kenneth W. Smith

IPC: E21B43/24

CPC classification number: E21B36/00 ,  F16L53/34

Abstract: Methods and apparatus relate to processes and systems that introduce microwaves into mixtures containing hydrocarbons. The microwaves cause heating of the hydrocarbons in order to upgrade the hydrocarbons. Such upgrading occurs after recovering the hydrocarbons from within a formation and results in lowering viscosity of the hydrocarbons to enable transportation of the hydrocarbons to offsite locations, such as a refinery.

Abstract translation: 方法和装置涉及向包含烃的混合物中引入微波的方法和系统。 微波引起碳氢化合物的加热以升级碳氢化合物。 这种升级在从地层中回收碳氢化合物之后发生，并且导致烃的粘度降低，以使烃能够输送到异地位置，例如炼油厂。

公开(公告)号：US07884144B2

公开(公告)日：2011-02-08

申请号：US12469541

申请日：2009-05-20

Applicant: Kenneth W. Smith ,  Wayne R. Dreher, Jr. ,  Timothy L. Burden

Inventor： Kenneth W. Smith ,  Wayne R. Dreher, Jr. ,  Timothy L. Burden

IPC: C09K3/00

CPC classification number: F17D1/17

Abstract: A process in which a mixture is agitated in a substantially oxygen-free environment to produce an agitated emulsion. The mixture comprises water, one or more surfactants, a hydrate inhibitor, and a monomer. The monomer is then polymerized in the emulsion using an initiator and a catalyst to form a hydrate inhibited latex drag reducer.

Abstract translation: 将混合物在基本上无氧的环境中搅拌以产生搅拌的乳液的方法。 该混合物包含水，一种或多种表面活性剂，水合物抑制剂和单体。 然后使用引发剂和催化剂将单体在乳液中聚合以形成水合物抑制胶乳减阻剂。

公开(公告)号：US20100294490A1

公开(公告)日：2010-11-25

申请号：US12783383

申请日：2010-05-19

Applicant: Dwijen K. Banerjee ,  Kenneth W. Smith

Inventor： Dwijen K. Banerjee ,  Kenneth W. Smith

IPC: E21B43/24 ,  E21B43/00

CPC classification number: E21B36/00 ,  F16L53/34

Abstract: Methods and apparatus relate to processes and systems that introduce microwaves into mixtures containing hydrocarbons. The microwaves cause heating of the hydrocarbons in order to upgrade the hydrocarbons. Such upgrading occurs after recovering the hydrocarbons from within a formation and results in lowering viscosity of the hydrocarbons to enable transportation of the hydrocarbons to offsite locations, such as a refinery.

Abstract translation: 方法和装置涉及向包含烃的混合物中引入微波的方法和系统。 微波引起碳氢化合物的加热以升级碳氢化合物。 这种升级在从地层中回收碳氢化合物之后发生，并且导致烃的粘度降低，以使烃能够输送到异地位置，例如炼油厂。

公开(公告)号：US07763671B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-27

申请号：US11768856

申请日：2007-06-26

Applicant: William F. Harris ,  Kenneth W. Smith ,  Stuart N. Milligan ,  Ray L. Johnston ,  Vincent S. Anderson

Inventor： William F. Harris ,  Kenneth W. Smith ,  Stuart N. Milligan ,  Ray L. Johnston ,  Vincent S. Anderson

IPC: C09K3/00

CPC classification number: F17D1/17 ,  C09K2208/28 ,  Y10T137/0391

Abstract: A modified latex drag reducer and methods of making and using the drag reducer in order to reduce friction losses resulting from turbulent fluid flow through a conduit. Particularly, the modified latex drag reducer is formed from an initial latex which is a product of an emulsion polymerization reaction. The initial latex is then modified, preferably by admixing with at least one low HLB surfactant or at least one solvent, or both, to form a modified latex with an enhanced dissolution rate in a hydrocarbon stream over the initial latex.

Abstract translation: 改进的胶乳减阻剂以及制造和使用减阻剂的方法，以减少由流动通过导管的紊流引起的摩擦损失。 特别地，改性乳胶减阻剂由乳液聚合反应产物的初始胶乳形成。 然后将初始胶乳改性，优选通过与至少一种低HLB表面活性剂或至少一种溶剂或两者混合来形成具有在初始胶乳中的烃流中增强的溶解速率的改性胶乳。

公开(公告)号：US06765053B2

公开(公告)日：2004-07-20

申请号：US10396660

申请日：2003-03-25

Applicant: Katrina M. Labude ,  Kenneth W. Smith ,  Ray L. Johnston

Inventor： Katrina M. Labude ,  Kenneth W. Smith ,  Ray L. Johnston

IPC: C08L3300

CPC classification number: F17D1/17 ,  C08J3/005 ,  C08L1/00 ,  C08L23/24 ,  C08L25/08 ,  C08L101/00 ,  C08L2205/02 ,  C08L2666/02 ,  C08L2666/04

Abstract: A drag-reducing polymer suspension is described, along with a method for manufacturing the drag-reducing polymer suspension. The drag-reducing suspension is easily transportable, non-hazardous, and easily handled. The drag-reducing suspension is manufactured by grinding an ultrahigh molecular weight polymer with a wax crystal modifier and suspending it in a suspending fluid.

Abstract translation: 描述了减阻聚合物悬浮液以及制造减阻聚合物悬浮液的方法。 减阻悬架易于运输，无危险，易于处理。 减阻悬浮液通过用蜡结晶改性剂研磨超高分子量聚合物并将其悬浮在悬浮液中来制备。

公开(公告)号：US09784414B2

公开(公告)日：2017-10-10

申请号：US13209119

申请日：2011-08-12

Applicant: Zhiyi Bao ,  Stuart N. Milligan ,  Michael Olechnowicz ,  Ray L. Johnston ,  Timothy L. Burden ,  Kenneth W. Smith ,  William F. Harris ,  Wayne R. Dreher

Inventor： Zhiyi Bao ,  Stuart N. Milligan ,  Michael Olechnowicz ,  Ray L. Johnston ,  Timothy L. Burden ,  Kenneth W. Smith ,  William F. Harris ,  Wayne R. Dreher

IPC: C09K3/00 ,  F17D1/17 ,  C10G75/04 ,  F17D1/16

CPC classification number: F17D1/17 ,  C09K3/00 ,  C10G75/04 ,  C10G2300/206 ,  C10G2300/308 ,  F17D1/16 ,  Y10T137/0391

Abstract: A process for preparing a drag reducing polymer which is to be added to a liquid hydrocarbon. The liquid hydrocarbon has an asphaltene content of at least about 3 weight percent and an API gravity of less than about 26°. The drag reducing polymer can comprise the residues of a monomer having at least one heteroatom. Treatment of the liquid hydrocarbon with the drag reducing polymer allows a reduction in pressure drop associated with turbulent flow of the liquid hydrocarbon through a conduit.

公开(公告)号：US08450251B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-28

申请号：US13208117

申请日：2011-08-11

Applicant: Stuart N. Milligan ,  Ray L. Johnston ,  Timothy L. Burden ,  Wayne R. Dreher ,  Kenneth W. Smith ,  William F. Harris

Inventor： Stuart N. Milligan ,  Ray L. Johnston ,  Timothy L. Burden ,  Wayne R. Dreher ,  Kenneth W. Smith ,  William F. Harris

IPC: C09K8/588 ,  C09K8/58

CPC classification number: C10M145/14 ,  C09K2208/28 ,  F17D1/17 ,  Y10S507/935 ,  Y10T137/0324 ,  Y10T137/0391

Abstract: A system for reducing pressure drop associated with the turbulent flow of asphaltenic crude oil through a conduit. The crude oil has a high asphaltene content and/or a low API gravity. Such reduction in pressure drop is achieved by treating the asphaltenic crude oil with a high molecular weight drag reducing polymer that can have a solubility parameter within about 20 percent of the solubility parameter of the heavy crude oil. The drag reducing polymer can also comprise the residues of monomers having at least one heteroatom.

Abstract translation: 用于减少与沥青原油通过导管的紊流相关的压降的系统。 原油具有高的沥青质含量和/或较低的API重力。 通过用可分解重量级原油的溶解度参数约20％的溶解度参数的高分子量减阻聚合物处理沥青质原油来实现压降的降低。 减阻聚合物还可以包含具有至少一个杂原子的单体的残基。

公开(公告)号：US08124673B2

公开(公告)日：2012-02-28

申请号：US12465526

申请日：2009-05-13

Applicant: Timothy L. Burden ,  Kenneth W. Smith ,  William F. Harris ,  Allan Browne

Inventor： Timothy L. Burden ,  Kenneth W. Smith ,  William F. Harris ,  Allan Browne

IPC: B05D5/08

CPC classification number: C10L1/1641 ,  C08F10/00 ,  C08F110/14 ,  C10L1/146 ,  C08F2/06 ,  C08F2500/02 ,  C08F2500/17

Abstract: Low-viscosity drag reducers, systems for delivering low-viscosity drag reducers, and methods of making low-viscosity drag reducers are disclosed. The low-viscosity drag reducers have a viscosity less than 350 cP at a shear rate of 250 sec−1 and a temperature of 60° P. This low-viscosity allows the drag reducers to be delivered through a long and relatively small diameter conduit of a subsea umbilical line without an unacceptable level of pressure drop or plugging of the conduit. The low-viscosity drag reducers can be delivered to a subsea flowline carrying fluids produced from a subterranean formation to 10 thereby provide significant drag reduction in the flow line.

Abstract translation: 公开了低粘度减阻剂，用于输送低粘度减阻剂的系统和制造低粘度减阻剂的方法。 低粘度减阻剂在250秒-1的剪切速率和60℃的温度下具有小于350cP的粘度。这种低粘度使得减阻剂能够通过长而相对小直径的导管 海底脐带线，没有不可接受的压降或管道堵塞的水平。 低粘度减阻剂可以输送到承载从地下地层产生的流体的海底流动线路，从而在流动线路中提供显着的减阻。

公开(公告)号：US20110184121A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-28

申请号：US13014528

申请日：2011-01-26

Applicant: Zhiyi Bao ,  Kenneth W. Smith

Inventor： Zhiyi Bao ,  Kenneth W. Smith

IPC: C08L7/02 ,  B82Y40/00

CPC classification number: C08F2/22

Abstract: A method of producing a polymer latex drag reducer. The method begins by forming an aqueous solution comprising a surfactant, a buffer and water. The method then forms an organic solution comprising a monomer and a co-stabilizer. The aqueous solution and the organic solution are mixed to form an emulsion. The emulsion is then subjecting to a high shear device to produce a miniemulsion, wherein the monomers are broken into small droplets followed by polymerizing the miniemulsion with the addition of an initiator, wherein a nucleation occurs in the small monomer droplets.

Abstract translation: 一种生产聚合物胶乳减阻剂的方法。 该方法开始于形成包含表面活性剂，缓冲剂和水的水溶液。 该方法然后形成包含单体和共稳定剂的有机溶液。 将水溶液和有机溶液混合以形成乳液。 然后将乳液经受高剪切装置以产生细乳液，其中将单体破碎成小液滴，随后加入引发剂聚合细乳液，其中在小单体液滴中发生成核。

公开(公告)号：US20090249532A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-08

申请号：US12420041

申请日：2009-04-07

Applicant: Kenneth W. Smith ,  Sue C. Smith

Inventor： Kenneth W. Smith ,  Sue C. Smith

IPC: B60R15/00

CPC classification number: B60R15/04

Abstract: A waste liquid handling system especially suited for installation in the cab of a truck cabin. The system includes a removable urine collection cup, a waste holding tank, and a wash water reservoir having a battery powered pump. These three principal components may be contained within a single cabinet and may be individually removable therefrom. The cabinet may have a collection cup compartment from which the collection cup may emptied by engaging a drain valve. The collection cup may be washed by installing a removable cap which may be connected to the wash water reservoir. The system may include a vent fan and a cabinet light. A bed may be located in the cabinet above the holding tank and the wash water reservoir. Hoses used in the system may utilize quick connect fittings.

Abstract translation: 一种废液处理系统，特别适合安装在驾驶室的驾驶室内。 该系统包括可拆卸的尿液收集杯，废物储存箱和具有电池供电的泵的洗涤水储存器。 这三个主要部件可以包含在单个机柜内并且可以单独地从其中移除。 柜子可以具有收集杯室，通过接合排水阀，收集杯可从该收集杯室排空。 收集杯可以通过安装可连接到洗涤水储存器的可移除盖来洗涤。 该系统可以包括通风扇和橱柜灯。 一个床可以位于储存罐和洗涤水储存器上方的柜体中。 系统中使用的软管可以使用快速连接配件。