Method and means for cleansing and storing drill cuttings from d

Details Method and means for cleansing and storing drill cuttings from d Method and means for cleansing and storing drill cuttings from d

1989-09-12

1991-04-02

Dang, Hoang C.

Wells

Submerged well

Means removably connected to permanent well structure

175 5, 175206, 175207, 405210, E21B 4334

Patent

active

050040510

ABSTRACT:
A subsea storage structure for treatment and storing drill cuttings from drilling operations in the sea bottom includes a generally closed container or tank suitable to be positioned on the sea bottom near the drilling site, which tank is provided with an upper inlet for supply of drill cuttings, and an output to ambient water for water which is displaced during the supply of drill cuttings. The tank contains arrangements for cleansing of the drill cuttings and storage of accumulated oil, fluids and other constituents separated from the drill cuttings, and structure for extraction of the accumulated oil, fluids and other constitutents lighter than water.

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