Patents by Inventor Per H. Hanssen

Per H. Hanssen has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Separation of acid gas from natural gas
    Patent number: 6284023
    Abstract: A method for removing acid gas components from combustion gas and natural gas. The method includes bringing the gas mixture into contact with sea water and subjecting the gas mixture and sea water to turbulent mixing conditions. This causes the acid gas to be absorbed by the sea water. The sea water can be disposed of offshore without any detrimental effect on the environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2001
    Assignee: Den Norske Stats Oljeselskap A.S.
    Inventors: Bernt H. Torkildsen, Martin Sigmundstad, Harald Linga, Finn P. Nilsen, Per H. Hanssen
  • Separation of acid gases from gas mixtures
    Patent number: 6280505
    Abstract: A method for removing acid gas components from combustion gas and natural gas. The method includes bringing the gas mixture into contact with sea water and subjecting the gas mixture and sea water to turbulent mixing conditions. This causes the acid gas to be absorbed by the sea water. The sea water can be disposed of offshore without any detrimental effect on the environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Assignee: Den Norske Stats Oljeselskap A.S.
    Inventors: Bernt H. Torkildsen, Martin Sigmundstad, Harald Linga, Finn P. Nilsen, Per H. Hanssen