System and method for transporting fluids in a pipeline
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Aug 27, 2013
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May 19, 2011
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Nov 18, 2010
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Nov 18, 2009
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Abstract
A method of transporting carbon dioxide and crude oil in a pipeline is disclosed. The method includes providing supercritical carbon dioxide and heavy or extra heavy crude oil produced from a subterranean reservoir. The crude oil is mixed with the supercritical carbon dioxide to form a mixture having a viscosity less than the viscosity of the crude oil prior to mixing. The mixture is transported in a pipeline from a first location to a second location. The pipeline is maintained at sufficient pressures and temperatures such that any unsaturated carbon dioxide remains in a supercritical state while the mixture is transported through the pipeline.
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- 2010 Application Filing Year
- F17D Class
- 144 Applications Filed
- 46 Patents Issued To-Date
- 31.95 % Issued To-Date
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