Wells – Processes – Heating – cooling or insulating
Reexamination Certificate
2006-05-02
2006-05-02
Neuder, William (Department: 3672)
Wells
Processes
Heating, cooling or insulating
C166S304000, C165S045000, C165S104210
Reexamination Certificate
active
07036596
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for heating a portion of a subsea structure is provided. The method includes pumping a fluid through a length of tubing such that the temperature of the fluid increases. The temperature increase of the fluid is created by friction in the tubing, and may be also be created by at least one pressure reducing device such as an orifice, pressure reducing valve, or relief valve. A subsea structure may be heated by transferring heat from fluid circulating in a closed loop configuration or by direct application of fluid to the subsea structure using a nozzle. A remotely operated vehicle may be utilized to transport some or all of the equipment necessary, including pumps, tubing, heat exchangers, nozzles and tanks. The remotely operated vehicle provides power to the pumps used for circulating fluid through the tubing.
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Howrey LLP
Neuder William
Sonsub Inc.
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