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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 26, 2016
Filed:
Apr. 29, 2014
Applicants:
Timothy J. Nedwed, Houston, TX (US);
David A. Palandro, The Woodlands, TX (US);
Amy C. Tidwell, Houston, TX (US);
Inventors:
Timothy J. Nedwed, Houston, TX (US);
David A. Palandro, The Woodlands, TX (US);
Amy C. Tidwell, Houston, TX (US);
Assignee:
ExxoMobil Upstream Research Company, Houston, TX (US);
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A62D 3/40 (2007.01); E02B 15/04 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
A62D 3/40 (2013.01); E02B 15/042 (2013.01);
Abstract
Method and system is described to enhance operations for managing the hydrocarbon release. The system utilizes remote controlled devices equipped with herder delivery components. The system may utilize herders to perform in-situ burning of the oil slick. This method may provide dedicated remote control device for each response vessel to further enhance the response to oil slicks.