Abstract: The present invention relates to a catalyst to be applied to the process of gasification of coke or coal, individually or in mixture, and to the process of preparing said catalyst, which is useful in obtaining higher levels of hydrogen and carbon monoxide, which allows the conversion of coke into by-products of higher added value (hydrogen-rich syngas). The present invention also addresses to a process for converting petroleum coke by using a catalyst according to the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention addresses to an adaptation of a laser system in a reactor for the application of laser radiation, promoting the thermal catalysis of the complexation reactions of barium sulfate (BaSO4), strontium sulfate (SrSO4) and CaCO3 with application in fields of drilling and completion of wells, as well as lifting and draining systems; in this case, aiming at the removal of scale at an appropriate temperature for the complexation and consequent dissolution of the scale salt in subsea equipment of the production systems.

Abstract: The present invention addresses to an automated gas injection system in vials with rubber septa, for simultaneous injection of gas in 24 or more positions, with injection pressure control and/or overpressure detection, applied to mass spectrometry analyses and/or gas chromatography. The present invention can be used, for example, in isotopic analyses of geological materials in equipment with carbonate extraction units, in the cleaning and decontamination of tubes to be used in isotopic or chromatographic analyses, and in the removal of contaminants from steam drag or by continuous flow, or coming from the free space of vials or tubes in the analyses of organic and inorganic materials.

Abstract: The present invention is used to compose the structure of a system that operates inside pipelines. It can be used in a robotic system in the form of a train to move tools inside small diameter tubes or ducts. It avoids the need for costly commercial connectors with limited variety of connections. The proposed solution is to partition/separate the electronic or hydraulic components into pressure vessel modules, thereby making it necessary to provide an adequate means of interconnection between said modules by means of an elastomeric conduit. Each module has a heat exchanger system (sink) to remove the heat generated by the electronic equipment installed inside thereof. The product of the invention has a sufficient degree of freedom to move in ducts and underwater pipes, where the hydrostatic pressure is extremely high.

Abstract: The present invention is related to cooling systems for electronic devices used in downhole operations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for salt precipitation and scaling tests, which comprises two reagent storage tanks (2, 3), a reagent mixing module (6), induction period measurement modules (7, 12), an ultrasound-assisted precipitation module (9) and a scaling module with heat exchanger (13). From the apparatus, it is possible to carry out tests with the purpose of investigating the influence of parameters such as flow rate, temperature and concentration on salt precipitation and scaling. It is further possible to carry out tests under the action of ultrasound, since it promotes acceleration of chemical reactions.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a method of drilling a marine wellbore with fluid reverse circulation without using drilling riser tubulars. In reverse circulation drilling, the fluid return with gravels occurs inside the drill string (17) and the injection of clean fluid is done through the annular of the well, so that, having a rotating head over the BOP (19), or inside it, the use of riser tubulars as a flow line for the fluid return with gravels is disposed, using instead the drill string (17). For the kill and choke lines, as well as for fluid injection, rigid or flexible lines can be used, eliminating the need to use drilling risers, thus releasing large load capacity and space on the probe. The method of this invention also eliminates the need for large volumes of fluid to fill entire riser tubulars. The entire operation can be done without the need for subsea pumps or concentric columns.

Abstract: The present invention is related to artificial lifting systems and production flow assurance from subsea oil wells. In this sense, the present invention provides an integrated subsea oil heating and pumping system hydraulically actuated by heated injection water, the system comprising at least one recoverable pumping module (3) connected to a subsea base (6) which, in turn, receives the produced fluids from at least one subsea producing well (1). The subsea base (6) is connected to a production unit (10) through a riser (8) through which the produced oil flows and to an injection line (7) that feeds the pumping module (3) with water which, after activating the turbine (15) and pump (16) set, is injected through at least one injection well. The present invention further provides a hydraulically actuated subsea pumping method associated with the system described above.

Abstract: This invention is related to a pneumatic lifting system for hydrocarbon production, comprising at least one mandrel (1) and at least one gas flow control valve (11), wherein the at least one mandrel (1) is connected to a production string (3), wherein the production string is positioned inside a well casing (2), wherein it comprises a straddle (10) supported on the production string and enveloping the mandrel, wherein in the region of the gas outlet (110) of the gas flow control valve (11) a chamber (105) is formed, wherein the straddle (10) comprises a means of fluidic communication (102) adapted to feed gas inside the straddle (10).

Abstract: In order to achieve the objects described above, the present invention provides an adapter tool for coupling a ben stiffener with interface for bell mouths of models with connection type BSN900E in a diverless bell mouth (BSDL), consisting of a adapter split ring (1), guide pin holes (C), fastener eyes (D), and through holes (E). The adapter tool is capable of keeping interchangeability and flexibility between projects or project phases, even if different bellmouth models are used. The interconnection method between the helmet (9) and the adapter split ring (1) can be done by direct attachment by bolt, or by attachment by ring/rod support. Both interconnections can be made on board a flexible line launching vessel, in the case of reusing lines from other projects, or at the factory, in the case of sharing new flexible lines.

Abstract: Provided is a mold cooling system for the manufacturing of ceramic parts by freeze-casting including: a source (1) of cooling gas; a cooling gas cooling medium (7) fluidically connected to the cooling gas source (1); and a cooling cell (5), fluidly connected to the cooling gas cooling medium (7), including a mold (9) in its interior, wherein the cooling cell (5) includes a refrigerated cooling gas injection opening. Thus, a mold cooling system is provided for the manufacturing of ceramic parts by freeze-casting including the stages of: refrigerating a cooling gas coming from a cooling gas source (1); and injecting a cooling gas that is refrigerated in a cooling cell (5) including a mold (9) in its interior.

Abstract: This invention provides a system for detecting flooding in a flexible pipe from a connector of the flexible pipe, comprising: an ROV (3) comprising an arm element (18) designed to move an ultrasound sensor (13), until the ultrasound sensor (13) comes into contact with the connector (14) of the flexible pipe (17); and means for taking ultrasound measurements with respect to the state of the annulus of the flexible pipe (17) from a chamber of the connector of the flexible pipe (17) in contact with the annulus of the flexible pipe (17).

Abstract: The present invention deals with catalysts for the conversion of CO by the shifting reaction of high temperature water gas, free from chromium and iron, consisting of alumina promoted by potassium, by zinc and copper oxides and in a second embodiment also additionally nickel. The catalysts thus prepared maintain high CO conversion activity, not having the environmental limitations or operating limitations with low excess steam in the process, which exist for catalysts in accordance with the state of the art. Such catalysts are used in the hydrogen or synthesis gas production process by the steam reforming of hydrocarbons, allow the use of low steam/carbon ratios in the process, exhibiting high activity and stability to thermal deactivation and lower environmental restrictions for production, storage, use and disposal, than the industrially used catalysts based on iron, chromium, and copper oxides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of synthesis of zeolitic LTA adsorbents containing intercrystalline mesoporosity and controlled particle size, which can, for example, be used in natural gas dehydration processes, seeking to comply not only with the specifications on moisture content in the natural gas, but also improving the efficiency of the gas drying process in regard to the adsorption kinetics, not compromising the adsorption capacity, water selectivity, and the regeneration cycles of the adsorbent. Another possible application of these compounds is as the support for catalysts for oil refining processes. The method of obtaining the zeolitic adsorbent solids, the purpose of this invention, consists of including an aging step of the reaction mixture in conjunction with the addition of N,N-dimethyl-N-[3-(trimethoxysilane)propyl]octadecyl ammonium chloride (TPOAC) to the reaction mixture.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a portable system comprised of an electrochemical cell for batch injection analysis (BIA) coupled to a copper oxide electrode for the selective determination and quantification of monoethylene glycol (MEG) from different petrochemical samples with application in the environment laboratory and in field analyses, aiming at the quality control of these samples by portable methodology and in a short analysis time.

Abstract: The present invention refers to an ECOSCEL supervisory system with application in the E&P area, particularly in the control rooms of offshore production platforms, or in onshore plants, aiming to allow a summary of the process in only two screens, in which all the most important variables used are concentrated. The flexibility of inserting important variables and notifications allows, at any time, a rapid update of the operational demands of the control room administrators. With the visual organization of the ECOSCEL supervisor, the operator of control room can immediately perceive a variable outside the range, in time to intervene with appropriate control actions to prevent (shutdown) of a piece of equipment, system or process.

Abstract: The present invention describes a plasma reactor for processing natural gas and/or light hydrocarbons, including biomethane and biogas, with a plasma torch that does not require the use of cathode shielding gas (shielding gas), as well as a process for reforming using a plasma reactor for the production of synthesis gas and carbonaceous materials from natural gas and/or light hydrocarbons.

Abstract: The present invention refers to a mandrel assembly for chemical injection in use in an oil well production string where the water depth can reach 3,000 m, exerting extreme hydrostatic pressures on the mandrel. The mandrel assembly is capable of dosing the chemical fluid flow rate to avoid some types of unwanted situations in the production string, mainly related to fouling. It has the characteristic of not using injection valves having small diameters, causing the annular space between the mandrel body and the inner part to ensure greater space for the flow of chemical fluid, thus reducing the likelihood of a possible plugging. Such characteristics ensure lower maintenance interventions, thus generating lower costs and increasing well reliability.

Abstract: The present invention describes a selective glycerol oxidation process comprising a set of steps. In the first step, a glycerol-containing raw material and an oxidizing agent are fed into a reaction vessel containing an iron oxide-containing catalyst. Subsequently, the glycerol-containing raw material, the oxidizing agent, and said iron oxide-containing catalyst are brought into contact at a temperature in the range of 100 to 350° C., wherein the glycerol-oxidation reaction occurs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the monitoring of disconnected subsea oil wells. In this scenario, the present invention provides a system for monitoring disconnected wells comprising (i) means for acquiring and processing (12) monitoring data from the WCT (20) and/or from the well, the means for acquiring and processing (12) being connected to the sensors of the WCT (20) and/or of the well, (ii) means for verifying (12) the monitoring data from the WCT (20) and/or from the well and comparing them with predetermined values, and (iii) means for signaling (14, 16) designed to send at least one signal in the event an abnormality is detected through comparison of the data with the predetermined values. The present invention further provides a method associated with the above-mentioned system.