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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 30, 2018
Filed:
Sep. 14, 2012
Hroar Andreas Nes, Trondheim, NO;
Rainer Josef Hoffmann, Unterhaching, DE;
Knut Arild Maråk, Trondheim, NO;
Stig Goplen, Hosle, NO;
Hroar Andreas Nes, Trondheim, NO;
Rainer Josef Hoffmann, Unterhaching, DE;
Knut Arild Maråk, Trondheim, NO;
Stig Goplen, Hosle, NO;
STATOIL PETROLEUM AS, Stavanger, NO;
Abstract
Methods and apparatus for processing fluid from a well are described. A first wall portion may define a first region and a second wall portion may define a second region, fluid from said well being let through those regions. Heating of said first wall portion may be performed to release wax from said first wall portion into said fluid at said first flow region. During said heating, cooling of said fluid at said second flow region may be performed to cause wax from said fluid to deposit on said second wall portion.