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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 20, 2017
Filed:
Jul. 29, 2013
Romar International Limited, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, GB;
Martin McKenzie, Ellon, Aberdeenshire, GB;
Romar International Limited, , GB;
Abstract
The invention provides an apparatus () for removing magnetic particles () from a liquid flowing from an oil or gas operation and method of use. The apparatus () comprises a plurality of magnet assemblies (), each having a first condition in which an operable part is active to attract magnetic particles () to the magnet assembly (), and a second condition in which the operable part is inactive and magnetic particles () are not attracted to the magnet assembly (). A drive mechanism () moves the magnet assemblies () between exposure to a flow path of from a liquid () flowing from an oil or gas operation and a collection location (). An activation means () moves the magnet assemblies () between the first condition and the second condition.