Patents Assigned to M-I Production Chemicals UK Limited
  • Patent number: 8074332
    Abstract: A method for removing mineral scale from tubing is disclosed. The method may include the steps of making a first longitudinal cut along a length of the tubing, making a second longitudinal cut along a length of tubing, and removing a plurality of sections of tubing, wherein the sections of tubing are defined by the first and second longitudinal cuts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2011
    Assignees: M-I Production Chemicals UK Limited, Oilfield Mineral Solutions Limited
    Inventors: Richard W. Keatch, Simon K. Ray
  • Patent number: 8062510
    Abstract: A method for extracting hydrocarbons from a vessel by displacement. The method including the displacement of a hydrocarbon source with a material of different density and recovery of the hydrocarbons from the vessel. Additionally, a method for extracting hydrocarbons from a vessel by gas displacement through chemical introduction. The method including introduction of hydrochloric acid and sodium bicarbonate into a vessel, production of carbon dioxide from the reaction of the hydrochloric acid and the sodium bicarbonate, displacement of a hydrocarbon source inside the vessel, and recovery of the hydrocarbon source from the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: M-I Production Chemicals UK Limited
    Inventor: Richard Keatch