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1.

FJORDS PROCESSING

      
Application Number 170942400
Status Registered
Filing Date 2015-01-05
Registration Date 2017-10-04
Owner Aker Process Systems AS (Norway)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
  • 11 - Environmental control apparatus
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

(1) Oil purifying installations; gas purifying installations; machines, namely gravity separators and skimmers; flotation machines for separation of oil and water; hydraulic and mechanical flotation system machines for separation of liquids, gases and solids; mechanical coalescers, electrostatic coalescers and liquid-liquid coalecers; oil and gas filtration machines; cyclone machines; separation machines used for separation of liquids, gases and solids; water injection machines for enhanced oil recover; sulphate removal machines; replacement parts for all of the aforesaid goods; all for use in the field of oil and gas production; apparatus and instruments for conducting, switching, transforming, accumulating, regulating or controlling electricity, namely electric switches; data processing equipment namely, computers; all for use in oil and gas production; oil recovery units; apparatus and installations for the separation and treatment of liquids, gases and solids, namely separators for the cleaning and purification of liquids, oil, gases and solids; replacement parts for the aforesaid goods; all for use in the field of oil and gas production. (1) Building construction; repair, installation services and maintenance services in the field of oil purifying installations, oil recovery units, oil and gas filtration machines, mechanical coalescers, electrostatic coalescers and liquid-liquid coalecers, hydraulic and mechanical flotation system machines for separation of liquids, gases and solids, flotation machines for separation of oil and water, gas purifying installations, and oil purifying installations, cyclones, and their replacement parts; all for use in the field of oil and gas production; oil and gas well treatment; waste gas treatment services; all for use in the field of oil and gas production; chemical engineering; mechanical engineering.

2.

ELECTROSTATIC COALESCER AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF

      
Application Number IB2013054467
Publication Number 2013/179252
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-05-30
Publication Date 2013-12-05
Owner AKER PROCESS SYSTEMS AS (Norway)
Inventor
  • Akrour, Fatiha
  • Roest, Tony, Cornelius
  • Smuin, Donald, R.

Abstract

Multistage compact electrostatic coalescer (CEC) comprising at least a first fluid passage between two cylindrical electrodes, at least a second fluid passage between two cylindrical electrodes, and an at least partly cylindrical outer shell comprising a first end section defining an electrode free volume, wherein the outer shell comprises at least one fluid inlet and at least one fluid outlet, the first and second fluid passages are concentric, and wherein said inlet is in fluid communication with said first fluid passage, said first fluid passage is in communication with said second fluid passage at least mainly via said electrode free volume and said second fluid passage is in fluid communication with said outlet, such that the electrostatically imposed coalescing is interrupted in said volume while the flow pattern characteristics and overall flow direction of fluid is changed therein.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B03C 11/00 - Separation by high-voltage electrical fields, not provided for in other groups of this subclass

3.

HYDROCARBON GAS TREATMENT

      
Application Number IB2013052083
Publication Number 2013/136310
Status In Force
Filing Date 2013-03-15
Publication Date 2013-09-19
Owner AKER PROCESS SYSTEMS AS (Norway)
Inventor
  • Nøkleby, Pål, Helge
  • Vingelven, Geir
  • Hauge, Sonja, Helene

Abstract

Method for purification of a pressurized gas stream comprising acidic gases, wherein the method comprises - in a first absorption step bringing the pressurized gas stream in direct contact with a first absorption solution absorbing at least part of the acidic gases, obtaining a gas liquid mixture, - separating the gas liquid mixture in a partly purified pressurized gas stream and a first rich absorption solution, - in a second downstream absorption step bringing the partly purified pressurized gas in contact with a second absorption solution through a membrane contactor, obtaining a second rich absorption solution and a purified pressurized gas stream, - wherein the first and second absorption solutions comprise a physical absorbent, - and condensate is separated and extracted upstream the second absorption step. A system for purification of a pressurized gas stream is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 53/14 - Separation of gases or vapours; Recovering vapours of volatile solvents from gases; Chemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by absorption
  • B01D 53/22 - Separation of gases or vapours; Recovering vapours of volatile solvents from gases; Chemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by diffusion
  • E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups
  • E21B 43/36 - Underwater separating arrangements
  • C10L 3/10 - Working-up natural gas or synthetic natural gas

4.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROCESSING A STREAM COMPRISING GLYCOL BASED AND KINETIC HYDRATE INHIBITORS

      
Application Number IB2012057464
Publication Number 2013/093789
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-12-19
Publication Date 2013-06-27
Owner AKER PROCESS SYSTEMS AS (Norway)
Inventor
  • Moen, Kolbjørn
  • Calvo, Aitziber, Sanchez

Abstract

A stream processing system, where the stream comprises a glycol based hydrate inhibitor and a kinetic hydrate inhibitor (KHI) is provided. The system comprises a thermal oxidation unit (31) and a processing unit comprising a stream inlet(9), a fluid inlet (11) and a mixture outlet (15) in fluid communication with the thermal oxidation unit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • E21B 37/06 - Methods or apparatus for cleaning boreholes or wells using chemical means for preventing or limiting the deposition of paraffins or like substances
  • E21B 43/34 - Arrangements for separating materials produced by the well

5.

HYDRATE INHIBITOR RECOVERY PROCESS

      
Application Number IB2012053653
Publication Number 2013/011462
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-07-18
Publication Date 2013-01-24
Owner AKER PROCESS SYSTEMS AS (Norway)
Inventor
  • Moen, Kolbjørn
  • Vale, Jon, Even
  • Vingelven, Geir

Abstract

A system and method for recovery of hydrate inhibitor from a fluid comprising hydrate inhibitor, water, mineral salt ions and salt particles is disclosed. Wherein, the system comprises: -an indirectly heated paddle dryer with a fluid inlet, at least one vapor outlet and a dry salt outlet -a vapor separation unit in fluid communication with the at least one vapor outlet for separation of the vapor to recover the hydrate inhibitor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 1/22 - Evaporating by bringing a thin layer of the liquid into contact with a heated surface
  • F26B 17/20 - Machines or apparatus for drying materials in loose, plastic, or fluidised form, e.g. granules, staple fibres, with progressive movement with movement performed by rotating helical blades or other rotary conveyors moving materials in stationary chambers the axis of rotation being horizontal or slightly inclined

6.

CRUDE OIL EMULSION TREATING APPARATUS AND METHOD

      
Application Number IB2012052742
Publication Number 2012/164520
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-05-31
Publication Date 2012-12-06
Owner AKER PROCESS SYSTEMS AS (Norway)
Inventor Akrour, Fatiha

Abstract

A method for operating for operating a crude oil treating apparatus comprising a treating section and a flashing section connected together by a pipe and a flashing valve is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of: - passing wet crude oil into said treating section; - separating water from the wet crude oil in the treating section; - obtaining partially dry crude oil; - passing partially dry crude oil via said pipe and said flashing valve to said flashing section of said apparatus; - heating the partially dry crude oil upstream the flashing section and down stream the flashing valve by heat exchanged with said water separated from the crude oil in the treating section; and - obtaining dry crude oil from said flashing section. Also disclosed is an apparatus for performing said method.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C10G 31/06 - Refining of hydrocarbon oils, in the absence of hydrogen, by methods not otherwise provided for by heating, cooling, or pressure treatment
  • C10G 33/08 - Controlling or regulating

7.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR GAS PURIFICATION WITH FIRST DIRECT ABSORPTION STEP AND SECOND ABSORPTION STEP BY MEANS OF MEMBRANE CONTACTOR

      
Application Number EP2012054665
Publication Number 2012/123571
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-03-16
Publication Date 2012-09-20
Owner AKER PROCESS SYSTEMS AS (Norway)
Inventor
  • Shah, Kamal, C.
  • Nøkleby, Pål, Helge
  • Vingelven, Geir

Abstract

Method for purification of a pressurized gas stream comprising acidic gases, wherein the method comprises -in a first absorption step bringing the pressurized gas stream in direct contact with a first absorption solution absorbing at least part of the acidic gases, obtaining a gas liquid mixture, -separating the gas liquid mixture in a partly purified pressurized gas stream and a first rich absorption solution, -in a second downstream absorption step bringing the partly purified pressurized gas in contact with a second absorption solution through a membrane contactor, obtaining a second rich absorption solution and a purified pressurized gas stream, and -wherein the first absorption solution is a partially lean absorption solution.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 53/14 - Separation of gases or vapours; Recovering vapours of volatile solvents from gases; Chemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by absorption
  • B01D 53/22 - Separation of gases or vapours; Recovering vapours of volatile solvents from gases; Chemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by diffusion
  • C10L 3/10 - Working-up natural gas or synthetic natural gas

8.

METHOD FOR SEPARATING GAS AND LIQUID AND CYCLONE SEPARATORS THEREFORE

      
Application Number EP2011069240
Publication Number 2012/059514
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-11-02
Publication Date 2012-05-10
Owner AKER PROCESS SYSTEMS AS (Norway)
Inventor
  • Moen, Kolbjørn
  • Bjørn, Kristian, Melby
  • Heggelund, Astrid
  • Vingelven, Geir

Abstract

Disclosed is a cyclone separator for separating a fluid into a gas phase and a liquid phase, which comprises: a vertically oriented vessel with cylindrical symmetry and which has a gas phase outlet at the upper end of the vessel and a liquid phase outlet at the lower end of the vessel, at least one tangentially oriented fluid inlet at the upper end below the gas phase outlet of the vessel, able to form a helical liquid flow down along the internal wall of the vessel, a liquid extractor extracting liquid through the liquid phase outlet at a rate which forms a bulk liquid phase at the lower end of the vessel with a relatively constant height level of the bulk liquid-gas interphase, a gas extractor extracting gas through the gas phase outlet, wherein the cyclone separator comprises at least one flow velocity deflector located at a level in proximity of the bulk liquid-gas interphase which changes the vertical velocity component of a liquid film travelling down the internal wall of the vessel to a horizontally oriented velocity component. A method of fluid separation is also disclosed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B04C 5/103 - Bodies or members, e.g. bulkheads, guides, in the vortex chamber
  • B04C 5/181 - Bulkheads or central bodies in the discharge opening

9.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR RECOVERING MEG

      
Application Number NO2010000326
Publication Number 2011/028131
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-09-02
Publication Date 2011-03-10
Owner AKER PROCESS SYSTEMS AS (Norway)
Inventor
  • Seereeram, Shanta
  • Addicks, Lucie

Abstract

This invention relates to a device and method for regenerating mono ethylene glycol (MEG) after use as hydrate inhibiting agent in production lines of gas- and oil fields, where the method comprises subjecting the process fluid from the production lines to a separation in a per se known manner to produce a hydrocarbon fraction and a aqueous fraction of rich mono ethylene glycol, precipitating divalent cations from the aqueous fraction of rich mono ethylene glycol by sufficient alkalinity and heating of the aqueous fraction and hold the aqueous fraction at this conditions for a sufficient period of time to obtain sufficient particle grow of divalent mineral salts and corrosion products as solid particles, removing solid particles from the aqueous fraction of rich mono ethylene glycol by purging the liquid with a purging gas and skim off the foam forming on the surface of the aqueous fraction, and separating the aqueous fraction of rich mono ethylene glycol into a water fraction, a fraction of recovered lean mono ethylene glycol and fraction of other contaminants as solids of mono valent salts by regeneration of rich mono ethylene glycol in a per se known manner.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07C 29/76 - Separation; Purification; Stabilisation; Use of additives by physical treatment
  • B01D 17/00 - Separation of liquids, not provided for elsewhere, e.g. by thermal diffusion
  • B03D 1/14 - Flotation machines

10.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BREAKING A STABLE EMULSION

      
Application Number NO2010000180
Publication Number 2010/134822
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-05-14
Publication Date 2010-11-25
Owner AKER PROCESS SYSTEMS AS (Norway)
Inventor
  • Smuin, Donald, R.
  • D'Souza, Louis
  • Mulvey, J. Stewart

Abstract

An emulsion treating apparatus for separating an emulsion of emulsified produced water droplets and oil, comprising a generally horizontal and elongate vessel (10) constructed and arranged for longitudinal flow of emulsion therethrough and comprising an emulsion inlet (12), an oil outlet (22), a water outlet (24), and at least one coalescer element (18) supported within the vessel (10), and an outlet for a stable emulsion (R) forming in the region of an interface (I) between emulsion (E) and water (W) when the apparatus is in use. The outlet for the stable emulsion is connected via a fluid line (30) to a separator vessel (34; 32) having an inlet and further comprising an oil outlet (36) and a water outlet (38) and means (26; 28; 32) for breaking the stable emulsion (R). The means for breaking the stable emulsion may comprise an electrostatic element (26), a heating element (28) or an electrostatic coalescer (32).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 17/02 - Separation of non-miscible liquids
  • B01D 17/04 - Breaking emulsions
  • B01D 17/06 - Separation of liquids from each other by electricity
  • C10G 33/06 - De-watering or demulsification of hydrocarbon oils with mechanical means, e.g. by filtration
  • E21B 43/34 - Arrangements for separating materials produced by the well

11.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING A STABLE EMULSION

      
Application Number NO2010000179
Publication Number 2010/134821
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-05-14
Publication Date 2010-11-25
Owner AKER PROCESS SYSTEMS AS (Norway)
Inventor
  • Smuin, Donald, R.
  • D'Souza, Louis
  • Mulvey, J. Stewart

Abstract

An emulsion treating apparatus for separating an emulsion of emulsified produced water droplets and oil comprises a generally horizontal and elongate vessel (10) constructed and arranged for longitudinal flow of emulsion therethrough and comprising an emulsion inlet (12), an oil outlet (22), a water outlet (24), and at least one coalescer element (16, 18) supported within the vessel (10). At least one electrostatic element (26) is electrically connected to a power supply and control unit (42) and supported within the vessel (10) such that the electrostatic element (26) is immersed in oil and at a distance from an interface (I) between the oil and water (W) which occurs in the vessel when the apparatus is in use, said water (W) providing an electrical ground component whereby an electrostatic field is induced between the electrostatic element (26) and the water (W). The electrostatic element (26) may comprise a generally horizontal electrostatic grid.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B03C 11/00 - Separation by high-voltage electrical fields, not provided for in other groups of this subclass
  • C10G 33/02 - De-watering or demulsification of hydrocarbon oils with electrical or magnetic means

12.

METHOD FOR REGENERATION AND RECLAMATION OF MONO ETHYLENE GLYCOL USING A VACUUM SLIP STREAM

      
Application Number NO2010000006
Publication Number 2010/080038
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-01-07
Publication Date 2010-07-15
Owner AKER PROCESS SYSTEMS AS (Norway)
Inventor Addicks, Lucie

Abstract

The present invention discloses a novel method for regeneration and reclamation of Mono Ethylene Glycol (MEG).

IPC Classes  ?

  • C07C 29/86 - Separation; Purification; Stabilisation; Use of additives by physical treatment by liquid-liquid treatment

13.

AN IMPROVED ELECTROSTATIC COALESCER

      
Application Number NO2008000317
Publication Number 2009/031905
Status In Force
Filing Date 2008-09-05
Publication Date 2009-03-12
Owner AKER PROCESS SYSTEMS AS (Norway)
Inventor Hana, Morten

Abstract

An electrically energized compact coalescer (50) comprising an elongated, closed shell (53) having a fluid inlet (52) and a fluid outlet (59); at least one electrode (55) mounted in an internal chamber formed in the closed shell and forming at least one narrow gap (58) between the electrode means and a wall in the closed shell. An external power supply (64) is electrically connected to the electrode and the energized electrode (55) is fully encapsulated with insulation to enable an intense electrostatic field to be applied to an electrically conductive emulsion whereby the flow of emulsion through said at least one narrow gap (58) will be non-laminar. One or more helical vanes (57) are disposed in the narrow gap at an angle with respect to the electrode longitudinal axis and extending for at least a portion of the length (L) of the electrode, whereby the fluid flowing through said narrow gap will follow a spiralling pattern at least partially around the electrode (55).

IPC Classes  ?

14.

SAND PAN

      
Application Number 141715200
Status Registered
Filing Date 2008-11-05
Registration Date 2010-11-17
Owner AKER PROCESS SYSTEMS AS (Norway)
NICE Classes  ?
  • 07 - Machines and machine tools
  • 37 - Construction and mining; installation and repair services
  • 40 - Treatment of materials; recycling, air and water treatment,
  • 42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design

Goods & Services

(1) Machines and machine tools, for solids handling systems for the oil and gas production industry, namely, high pressure water jetting systems for the oil and gas industry and separators for cleaning and purification of oil; motors and engines (except for land vehicles) for operating machines for complete solids handling systems for the oil and gas production industry, namely, high pressure water jetting systems for the oil and gas industry and separators for cleaning and purification of oil; machine coupling and transmission components (except for land vehicles). (1) Building construction; repair services for solids handling systems for the oil and gas production industry; installation services for solids handling systems in the oil and gas production industry, namely, high pressure water jetting systems for the oil and gas industry and separators for cleaning and purification of oil related to jetting systems and separators. (2) Treatment of materials, namely cleaning and purification of oil, water and solids. (3) Scientific and technological services, namely, installation, operation, maintenance, replacing spare parts, inspection, decommissioning, rebuilding, and retrofitting high pressure water jetting systems for the oil and gas industry and separators for the cleaning and purification of oil and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; design and development of computer hardware and software.

15.

MULTIPHASE FLUID SEPARATOR

      
Application Number IB2006004101
Publication Number 2007/085900
Status In Force
Filing Date 2006-12-21
Publication Date 2007-08-02
Owner AKER PROCESS SYSTEMS AS (Norway)
Inventor
  • Arntzen, Richard
  • Hana, Morten
  • Vingelven, Geir

Abstract

In one aspect, a multiphase fluid separator (10) comprises: coalescer means (70) for increasing droplet size in a liquid having droplets of a first phase carried by a second phase; and fluid collecting means (38) for separating the first and second phases. The coalescer means (70) and the fluid collecting means (38) are configured to have a common liquid level (35a, 35b). In another aspect, a multiphase fluid separator (10) comprises a vessel (34) housing: (i) a compact electrostatic coalescer (70), and (ii) gas separating means (72). The gas separating means is configured to separate gas from incoming fluid before the fluid enters the compact electrostatic coalescer (70).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B01D 17/04 - Breaking emulsions
  • B01D 19/00 - Degasification of liquids
  • E21B 43/34 - Arrangements for separating materials produced by the well
  • B01D 17/025 - Separation of non-miscible liquids by gravity, in a settling tank
  • B01D 17/038 - Separation of non-miscible liquids by centrifugal force
  • B01D 17/022 - Separation of non-miscible liquids by contact with a preferentially wettable solid