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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 03, 2016
Filed:
Oct. 11, 2011
Gregory E. Casey, Humble, TX (US);
Angel Hoover, Tomball, TX (US);
Andrew J. Barden, Bellaire, TX (US);
Gregory E. Casey, Humble, TX (US);
Angel Hoover, Tomball, TX (US);
Andrew J. Barden, Bellaire, TX (US);
BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED, Houston, TX (US);
Abstract
Compositions and methods for reducing the formation of hydrates within subsea or over-land pipeline systems. The compositions and methods include the use of organic salt solutions, such as an acetate salt solution, to precondition, treat, and/or dewater the pipeline systems, or employ the use of the organic salt solutions during other pre-commissioning operations. An effective concentration of an organic salt solution acts to reduce hydrates and/or inhibit hydrate formation within the pipeline systems.