Method and apparatus for launching and recovering a remote inspection device while suppressing volatile vapor with foam

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 12011626
APP PUB NO 20230166146A1
SERIAL NO

18090200

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Methods and apparatus for launch and recovery of a remote inspection device within a liquid storage tank. In one embodiment, the tank is accessed by opening an entrance hatch and then injecting a vapor suppression foam across a surface of a stored liquid mass to form a foam layer. A launching system having a remote inspection device is attached to the entrance hatch to define a launch and recovery space sealed from an external environment and isolated from the stored liquid mass in the tank via a valve and the foam layer. The launch and recovery space is purged of hazardous vapors by injection of an inert gas prior to launch and recovery of the remote inspection device. Prior to removal of the launching system, the surface of the stored liquid mass is re-coated with vapor suppression foam.

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PHILLIPS 66 COMPANYINTELLECTUAL PROPERTY - LEGAL 2331 CITYWEST BOULEVARD HOUSTON TX 77042

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Levitt, Eric Camden, US 15 34
Moore, Benjamin C Houston, US 3 1
O'Halloran, William Boston, US 15 34
Staires, Troy L Katy, US 3 1
Vaganay, Jerome Norwell, US 19 36

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