Produits et services

Apparatus and instruments for detecting, sensing, monitoring and measuring radiation; electronic apparatus and instruments for detecting, sensing, monitoring and measuring radiation; portable apparatus and instruments for detecting, sensing, monitoring and measuring radiation; apparatus and instruments for recording, analysing and displaying radiation data; apparatus and instruments for recording, analysing and displaying information concerning radiation dose; radiation detectors; radiation sensors; radiation monitors; dosimeters; electronic dosimeters; personal dosimeters; electronic personal dosimeters; radiation dosemeters; contamination monitors; radiation contamination monitors; calibration devices; computer software for use with apparatus and instruments for detecting, sensing, monitoring and measuring radiation; computer software for use with radiation detectors, radiation sensors, radiation monitors, dosimeters, radiation dosemeters, contamination monitors computer software for recording, analysing and displaying radiation data; computer software for recording, analysing and displaying information concerning radiation dose; computer software for programming radiation detecting, sensing, monitoring and measuring apparatus and instruments; parts and fittings for all of the aforementioned goods. Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis, industrial research and industrial design services; services for the testing of plant; scanning, measurement and diagnostics services for industrial processes and plant; measurement services for industrial processes; measurement services for monitoring and characterising fluid flow; advice services relating to radiological protection, radiation, radiological safety, risk assessment, and the design of safe systems of work; process diagnostics services; design of apparatus and instruments for measuring; calibration services; calibration and testing of instruments; calibration and testing of nuclear density gauges; calibration and testing services relating to analytical apparatus; calibration and testing services for radiological apparatus and radiological measurement instruments; radiation measuring services; testing for nuclear material; hiring out apparatus and instruments for detecting, sensing, monitoring and measuring radiation, electronic apparatus and instruments for detecting, sensing, monitoring and measuring radiation, portable apparatus and instruments for detecting, sensing, monitoring and measuring radiation, apparatus and instruments for recording, analysing and displaying radiation data, apparatus and instruments for recording, analysing and displaying information concerning radiation dose, radiation detectors, radiation sensors, radiation monitors, dosimeters, electronic dosimeters, personal dosimeters, electronic personal dosimeters, radiation dosemeters, contamination monitors and radiation contamination monitors; pipeline monitoring and tracking services; services for evaluating the efficiency of plant and the detection of flaws and weaknesses in the said plant; measuring, testing and inspection services for metal structures, industrial plant, vessels and pipelines; nucleonic measuring, testing and inspection services; services for the inspection of subsea structures, vessels, pipelines and industrial plant; industrial tomography services; pipeline integrity inspection services; structure integrity inspection services; services to identify characteristics of the contents of pipelines, vessels and structures; services to measure and detect build-up of deposits within pipelines, structures and vessels; services to measure and detect gas hydrates within pipelines; services to identify characteristics of the internal composition and structure of pipelines, vessels and structures, including corrosion and erosion detection; pig detection services; quality control and authentication services; design and development of computer hardware and software; information, advisory and consultancy services relating to all of the aforementioned services.

Abrégé

A method of processing a counting output associated with a counting device comprising: (i) calculating a first time-to-count average value based on time-to-count values obtained for a number of events ‘n’ between events x1 and xn; (ii) measuring a time-to-count value associated with event xn+1; and (iii) calculating a second time-to-count average value based on time-to-count values obtained for the number of events ‘n’ between events x2 and xn+1.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01T 1/17 - Dispositions de circuits non adaptés à un type particulier de détecteur
• G01T 1/18 - Mesure de l'intensité de radiation avec des aménagements de compteurs à tube, p. ex. des compteurs Geiger

Abrégé

A radiation detection apparatus (210) comprises a Geiger-Müller tube (220) comprising a chamber (222) equipped with an anode (230) and a cathode (240); a first connection configured to connect the anode (230) to an anode activation potential; and a second connection configured to connect the cathode (240) to a cathode activation potential, wherein the first connection comprises or consists of a permanent connection to a voltage supply (270). The apparatus comprises a transistor (281) configured to temporarily connect the cathode to its activation potential.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01T 1/175 - Circuits d'alimentation en énergie
• G01T 1/02 - Dosimètres
• G01T 1/18 - Mesure de l'intensité de radiation avec des aménagements de compteurs à tube, p. ex. des compteurs Geiger

Produits et services

Apparatus and instruments for detecting, sensing, monitoring and measuring radiation; electronic apparatus and instruments for detecting, sensing, monitoring and measuring radiation; portable apparatus and instruments for detecting, sensing, monitoring and measuring radiation; apparatus and instruments for recording, analysing and displaying radiation data; apparatus and instruments for recording, analysing and displaying information concerning radiation dose; radiation detectors; radiation sensors; radiation monitors; dosimeters; electronic dosimeters; personal dosimeters; electronic personal dosimeters; radiation dosemeters; contamination monitors; radiation contamination monitors; calibration devices; downloadable computer software for use with apparatus and instruments for detecting, sensing, monitoring and measuring radiation; downloadable computer software for use with radiation detectors, radiation sensors, radiation monitors, dosimeters, radiation dosemeters, contamination monitors; downloadable computer software for recording, analysing and displaying radiation data; downloadable computer software for recording, analysing and displaying information concerning radiation dose; downloadable computer software for programming radiation detecting, sensing, monitoring and measuring apparatus and instruments; parts and fittings for all of the aforementioned goods. Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis, industrial research and industrial design services; services for the testing of plant; scanning, measurement and diagnostics services for industrial processes and plant; measurement services for industrial processes; measurement services for monitoring and characterising fluid flow; advice services relating to radiological protection, radiation, radiological safety, risk assessment, and the design of safe systems of work; process diagnostics services; design of apparatus and instruments for measuring; calibration services; calibration and testing of instruments; calibration and testing of nuclear density gauges; calibration and testing services relating to analytical apparatus; calibration and testing services for radiological apparatus and radiological measurement instruments; radiation measuring services; testing for nuclear material; hiring out apparatus and instruments for detecting, sensing, monitoring and measuring radiation, electronic apparatus and instruments for detecting, sensing, monitoring and measuring radiation, portable apparatus and instruments for detecting, sensing, monitoring and measuring radiation, apparatus and instruments for recording, analysing and displaying radiation data, apparatus and instruments for recording, analysing and displaying information concerning radiation dose, radiation detectors, radiation sensors, radiation monitors, dosimeters, electronic dosimeters, personal dosimeters, electronic personal dosimeters, radiation dosemeters, contamination monitors and radiation contamination monitors; pipeline monitoring and tracking services; services for evaluating the efficiency of plant and the detection of flaws and weaknesses in the said plant; measuring, testing and inspection services for metal structures, industrial plant, vessels and pipelines; nucleonic measuring, testing and inspection services; services for the inspection of subsea structures, vessels, pipelines and industrial plant; industrial tomography services; pipeline integrity inspection services; structure integrity inspection services; services to identify characteristics of the contents of pipelines, vessels and structures; services to measure and detect build-up of deposits within pipelines, structures and vessels; services to measure and detect gas hydrates within pipelines; services to identify characteristics of the internal composition and structure of pipelines, vessels and structures, including corrosion and erosion detection; pig detection services; quality control and authentication services; design and development of computer hardware and software; information, advisory and consultancy services relating to all of the aforementioned services.

Produits et services

Scientific, research, navigation, surveying, weighing, measuring, scanning (term considered too vague by the International Bureau pursuant to Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations), signalling, detecting, testing, inspecting, characterising (term considered too vague by the International Bureau pursuant to Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations) and teaching apparatus and instruments; apparatus and instruments for surveying, weighing, measuring, scanning, detecting, testing, inspecting and characterising structures, metal structures, subsea structures, vessels, pipelines, subsea pipelines, risers, riser bases, caissons, subsea flowlines, jumpers, subsea wells, manifolds, industrial plant and metal objects (term considered too vague by the International Bureau pursuant to Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); electrical and electronic apparatus and instruments for analysis, measurement or control; nucleonic instruments for measuring, scanning and characterising structures, metal structures, subsea structures, vessels, pipelines, subsea pipelines, risers, riser bases, caissons, subsea flowlines, jumpers, subsea wells, manifolds, industrial plant and metal objects; industrial tomography instruments and components therefor; radiological apparatus for industrial purposes, radiation-measuring instruments; apparatus and instruments for monitoring plant and processes; apparatus and instruments for measuring density, fluid flow and process parameters; apparatus and instruments for scanning industrial processes and process plant; apparatus for measuring temperature; apparatus and instruments for measurement of fluid levels and interfaces; apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing or processing sound, images or data; recorded and downloadable media; computer software; application software; mobile apps; parts and fittings for all of the aforementioned goods. Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis, industrial research and industrial design services; measuring, testing, diagnostics and inspection services for structures, metal structures, subsea structures, vessels, pipelines, subsea pipelines, risers, riser bases, caissons, subsea flowlines, jumpers, subsea wells, manifolds, industrial plant, industrial processes and metal objects (term considered too vague by the International Bureau pursuant to Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); nucleonic measuring, testing and inspection services; services for the inspection of structures, metal structures, subsea structures, vessels, pipelines, subsea pipelines, risers, riser bases, caissons, subsea flowlines, jumpers, subsea wells, manifolds, industrial plant and metal objects (term considered too vague by the International Bureau pursuant to Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); industrial tomography services; pipeline integrity inspection services; structure integrity inspection services; services to identify characteristics of the contents of pipelines, vessels and structures (term considered too vague by the International Bureau pursuant to Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); services to measure and detect build-up of deposits within pipelines, structures and vessels (term considered too vague by the International Bureau pursuant to Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); services to measure and detect gas hydrates within pipelines (term considered too vague by the International Bureau pursuant to Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); services to identify characteristics of the internal composition and structure of pipelines, vessels and structures, including corrosion and erosion detection (term considered too vague by the International Bureau pursuant to Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); pig detection services (term considered too vague by the International Bureau pursuant to Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); measurement services for monitoring and characterising fluid flow; advice services relating to radiological protection, radiation, radiological safety, risk assessment, and the design of safe systems of work (term considered too vague by the International Bureau pursuant to Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); process diagnostics services (term considered too vague by the International Bureau pursuant to Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); design of apparatus and instruments for measuring; calibration and testing services for radiological apparatus and radiological measurement instruments; pipeline monitoring and tracking services (term considered too vague by the International Bureau pursuant to Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); quality control and authentication services; services for evaluating the efficiency of plant and the detection of flaws and weaknesses in the said plant (term considered too vague by the International Bureau pursuant to Rule 13 (2) (b) of the Regulations); information, advisory and consultancy services relating to all of the aforementioned services.

Abrégé

A method of scanning a chemical processing vessel and diagnosing a problem within the chemical processing vessel and/or a problem with a process occurring within the chemical processing vessel, the method comprising: scanning the chemical processing vessel with at least one radiation source and at least one detector to generate density profile data for the chemical processing vessel; saving the density profile data; generating a representation of the chemical processing vessel; associating the density profile data with the representation of the chemical processing vessel whereby each data point of the density profile data is associated with a corresponding location along the representation of the chemical processing vessel indicating the location from which the data point was obtained; displaying the representation of the chemical processing vessel alongside the associated density profile data on a user interface, wherein the user interface is configured to enable a user to select a portion of the representation of the chemical processing vessel on the user interface and to automatically display a corresponding portion of the density profile data in expanded form, whereby said portion of the density profile data can be analysed by the user in greater detail.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01N 23/095 - Absorption des rayons gamma par résonance, p. ex. en utilisant l’effet Mössbauer

Abrégé

An oilfield tracer material comprising: a polymer matrix; and an oilfield chemical tracer, wherein the oilfield chemical tracer is an oil tracer, wherein the oilfield tracer material comprises between 5% and 25% by weight of the oil tracer, and wherein the oil tracer is substantially homogeneously dispersed throughout the polymer matrix at a molecular level.

Classes IPC  ?

• C09K 8/035 - Additifs organiques
• C09K 8/70 - Compositions pour la formation de crevasses ou de fractures caractérisées par leur forme ou par la forme de leurs composants, p. ex. mousses
• E21B 47/11 - Localisation des fuites, intrusions ou mouvements du fluide utilisant des traceursLocalisation des fuites, intrusions ou mouvements du fluide utilisant la radioactivité

Produits et services

Scientific, surveying, detecting, testing and inspecting apparatus and instruments, namely, subsea computed tomography (CT) scanners; apparatus and instruments for surveying, measuring, scanning, detecting, testing, inspecting and analyzing subsea structures, pipelines, subsea pipelines, risers, riser bases, caissons, subsea flowlines, jumpers, subsea wells and manifolds; nucleonic instruments for measuring, scanning and analyzing, subsea structures, pipelines, subsea pipelines, risers, riser bases, caissons, subsea flowlines, jumpers, subsea wells, and manifolds; industrial tomography instruments and components therefor; radiological apparatus for industrial purposes, radiation-measuring instruments; apparatus for measuring temperature; apparatus and instruments for measurement of fluid levels and interfaces; apparatus and instruments for recording, transmitting, reproducing and processing sound, images or data; downloadable computer software for surveying, measuring, scanning, detecting, testing, inspecting and analyzing subsea structures, pipelines, subsea pipelines, risers, riser bases, caissons, subsea flowlines, jumpers, subsea wells and manifolds; downloadable application software for surveying, measuring, scanning, detecting, testing, inspecting and analyzing subsea structures, pipelines, subsea pipelines, risers, riser bases, caissons, subsea flowlines, jumpers, subsea wells and manifolds; downloadable mobile applications for surveying, measuring, scanning, detecting, testing, inspecting and analyzing subsea structures, pipelines, subsea pipelines, risers, riser bases, caissons, subsea flowlines, jumpers, subsea wells and manifolds; parts and fittings for all of the aforementioned goods Scientific and technological services, namely, subsea computed tomography (CT) scanning services, and research and design relating thereto; measuring, testing, diagnostics and inspection services for subsea structures, pipelines, subsea pipelines, risers, riser bases, caissons, subsea flowlines, jumpers, subsea wells, and manifolds; nucleonic measuring, testing and inspection services; services for the inspection of subsea structures, pipelines, subsea pipelines, risers, riser bases, caissons, subsea flowlines, jumpers, subsea wells and manifolds; pipeline integrity inspection services; subsea and marine structure integrity inspection services; services to identify characteristics of the contents of pipelines and subsea structures; services to measure and detect build-up of deposits within pipelines and subsea structures); services to measure and detect gas hydrates within pipelines; services to identify characteristics of the internal composition and structure of pipelines, and subsea structures, namely corrosion and erosion detection; pig detection services; measurement services for monitoring and analyzing fluid flow in pipelines; advice services relating to radiological protection, radiation, radiological safety, risk assessment, and the design of safe systems of work relating to subsea structures and pipelines; process diagnostics services relating to subsea structures and pipelines; design of apparatus and instruments for measuring; calibration and testing services for radiological apparatus and radiological measurement instruments; pipeline monitoring and tracking services; quality control and authentication services; information, advisory and consultancy services relating to all of the aforementioned services

Abrégé

An oil field chemical release system for controlled release of an oil field chemical within a hydrocarbon reservoir, well, or wellbore, the oil field chemical release system comprising: a plurality of microcapsules, each microcapsule comprising an oil field chemical and a microencapsulant, wherein the oil field chemical is contained within the microencapsulant; and a continuous bulk polymer matrix, wherein the plurality of microcapsules are disposed within the continuous bulk polymer matrix, wherein the oil field chemical release system is configured to allow the oil field chemical to move through the microencapsulant into the continuous bulk polymer matrix and through the continuous bulk polymer matrix to be released through a surface of the bulk polymer matrix into the hydrocarbon reservoir, well, or wellbore at a controlled rate, and wherein the oil field chemical release system is configured to provide a release profile.

Classes IPC  ?

• E21B 47/11 - Localisation des fuites, intrusions ou mouvements du fluide utilisant des traceursLocalisation des fuites, intrusions ou mouvements du fluide utilisant la radioactivité

Abrégé

An apparatus for determining the identity, location or level of one or more material phases or the location of an interface between two material phases, the apparatus comprising: an array of radio frequency (RF) transmitters and receivers for transmitting and receiving RF signals, the array being configured to be at least partially submerged within one or more material phases; and a Faraday cage in which the array of RF transmitters and receivers is disposed, the Faraday cage defining a measurement zone in which RF signals from the RF transmitters are contained and external RF signals are excluded, at least a portion of the one or more material phases being disposed within the measurement zone when the array is submerged within the one or more material phases; wherein the transmitters are arranged to transmit RF signals into the one or more material phases in the measurement zone when the array is submerged within the one or more material phases, and the receivers are arranged to receive RF signals passing through the one or more material phases in the measurement zone when the array is submerged within the one or more material phases; the apparatus being configured to process the received RF signals to determine the identity, location, or level of the one or more material phases or the location of an interface between two material phases.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01F 23/284 - Ondes électromagnétiques

Abrégé

A method of scanning an industrial chemical vessel to monitor a chemical process within the industrial chemical vessel, the method comprising: positioning a first unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) carrying a gamma radiation source on one side of the vessel, positioning a second UAV carrying a gamma radiation detector on an opposite side of the vessel, moving the first and second UAVs to scan the vessel by passing gamma radiation through the vessel from the radiation source carried by the first UAV to the radiation detector carried by the second UAV thereby measuring a density profile, identifying a location of one or more fluid layers within the industrial chemical vessel, and determining if a chemical process within the industrial chemical vessel is operating correctly based on the location of the one or more fluid layers within the industrial chemical vessel identified using the first and second UAVs.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01N 9/24 - Recherche du poids spécifique ou de la densité des matériauxAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant le poids spécifique ou la densité en observant la propagation de l'onde ou de la radiation des particules à travers le matériau
• G01N 23/06 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p. ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou en transmettant la radiation à travers le matériau et mesurant l'absorption
• G01N 23/046 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p. ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou en transmettant la radiation à travers le matériau et formant des images des matériaux en utilisant la tomographie, p. ex. la tomographie informatisée
• G05D 1/00 - Commande de la position, du cap, de l'altitude ou de l'attitude des véhicules terrestres, aquatiques, aériens ou spatiaux, p. ex. utilisant des pilotes automatiques

Abrégé

An apparatus for determining the identity, location or level of one or more material phases or the location of an interface between two material phases within a vessel, the apparatus having a transmitter for transmitting an electromagnetic transmission signal, a receiver for receiving an electromagnetic return signal, and an enclosure configured to be at least partially submerged within the one or more material phases in the vessel, the enclosure comprising a wall defining an interior and an exterior of the apparatus to seal the apparatus from ingress of the one or more material phases into the apparatus when submerged within the one or more material phases in the vessel, the enclosure wall being non-transparent to the electromagnetic transmission signal.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01F 23/284 - Ondes électromagnétiques
• G01F 23/04 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme par des éléments plongeants, p. ex. réglettes-jauges
• H01Q 1/22 - SupportsMoyens de montage par association structurale avec d'autres équipements ou objets
• G01N 33/28 - Huiles

Abrégé

The invention discloses a scanning method and apparatus suitable for scanning a pipeline or a process vessel in which a beam of gamma radiation from a source is emitted through the pipeline or the process vessel to be detected by an array of detectors, which are each collimated to detect gamma radiation over a narrow angle relative to a width of the emitted beam of gamma radiation.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01N 23/04 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p. ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou en transmettant la radiation à travers le matériau et formant des images des matériaux
• G01N 23/046 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p. ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou en transmettant la radiation à travers le matériau et formant des images des matériaux en utilisant la tomographie, p. ex. la tomographie informatisée
• G01N 23/083 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p. ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou en transmettant la radiation à travers le matériau et mesurant l'absorption le rayonnement consistant en rayons X
• G01N 23/087 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p. ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou en transmettant la radiation à travers le matériau et mesurant l'absorption le rayonnement consistant en rayons X en utilisant des rayons X polyénergétiques
• G01N 23/18 - Recherche de la présence de défauts ou de matériaux étrangers
• G01V 5/00 - Prospection ou détection au moyen de rayonnement ionisant, p. ex. de la radioactivité naturelle ou provoquée
• G01T 1/164 - Scintigraphie
• G01N 23/06 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p. ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou en transmettant la radiation à travers le matériau et mesurant l'absorption
• G01N 9/24 - Recherche du poids spécifique ou de la densité des matériauxAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant le poids spécifique ou la densité en observant la propagation de l'onde ou de la radiation des particules à travers le matériau
• G01T 1/20 - Mesure de l'intensité de radiation avec des détecteurs à scintillation
• G21K 1/02 - Dispositions pour manipuler des particules ou des rayonnements ionisants, p. ex. pour focaliser ou pour modérer utilisant des diaphragmes, des collimateurs

Abrégé

An apparatus for determining the identity, location, or level of one or more material phases or the location of an interface between two material phases within a defined volume having, a linear array of units configured to generate and detect electromagnetic radiation; an elongate enclosure containing the array of units, being at least partially transparent to the electromagnetic radiation generated by the units; the apparatus being configured to be at least partially submerged within the one or more material phases within the defined volume, the linear array of units being configured to generate transmission signals through the at least partially transparent elongate enclosure to the one or more material phases surrounding the enclosure at locations along the length of the enclosure, and to receive return signals through the elongate enclosure at locations along the length of the enclosure from the one or more material phases surrounding the enclosure.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01F 23/284 - Ondes électromagnétiques
• G01N 33/28 - Huiles

Abrégé

A method for monitoring the production from different zones/sections along a well bore in a subsurface reservoir to draw inferences regarding production gases emerging from the subsurface reservoir, comprising: dividing the reservoir into a plurality of different zones/sections along the well bore; in a completion stage, deploying along the well bore in each such zone/section a release system for the release of at least one oil and/or water tracer material, such that a unique tracer formulation is provided in association with each respective such zone section; in a production stage, producing fluid from the reservoir, separating, sampling and testing liquids from the produced fluid and detecting the tracer materials in the produced liquids, drawing inferences from the detected levels of the tracer materials in the produced liquids regarding the production gases emerging from the subsurface reservoir.

Classes IPC  ?

• E21B 47/11 - Localisation des fuites, intrusions ou mouvements du fluide utilisant des traceursLocalisation des fuites, intrusions ou mouvements du fluide utilisant la radioactivité
• E21B 43/14 - Extraction d'un puits à horizons multiples

Abrégé

that is configured to process the measurement data from the plurality of measurement modules and generate a level or density profile of the fluid column.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01F 23/36 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme par des flotteurs en utilisant des bras tournants ou d'autres éléments de transmission pivotants en utilisant des moyens d'indication actionnés électriquement
• G01N 9/18 - Adaptations particulières pour l'indication, l'enregistrement ou le réglage
• G01F 25/20 - Test ou étalonnage des appareils pour la mesure du volume, du débit volumétrique ou du niveau des liquides, ou des appareils pour compter par volume des appareils pour mesurer le niveau des liquides

Abrégé

An oil field chemical-carrying material comprising polymeric particles and a process for making the same are disclosed. An oil field chemical is integrally incorporated into the granulated particle. The oil field chemical is in particular a tracer and the particle is in particular a proppant for use in hydraulic fracturing of a subterranean formation. Methods of delivering oil field chemicals, methods of monitoring subterranean formations, methods of tracing flow of fluid from hydrocarbon reservoirs and methods of hydraulic fracturing subterranean formations are also disclosed.

Classes IPC  ?

• C09K 8/92 - Compositions pour activer la production en agissant sur la formation souterraine caractérisées par leur forme ou par la forme de leurs composants, p. ex. matériaux encapsulés
• E21B 47/11 - Localisation des fuites, intrusions ou mouvements du fluide utilisant des traceursLocalisation des fuites, intrusions ou mouvements du fluide utilisant la radioactivité
• C09K 8/68 - Compositions à base d'eau ou de solvants polaires contenant des composés organiques
• C09K 8/70 - Compositions pour la formation de crevasses ou de fractures caractérisées par leur forme ou par la forme de leurs composants, p. ex. mousses
• C09K 8/80 - Compositions pour renforcer les fractures, p. ex. compositions pour agents de soutènement utilisés pour maintenir les fractures ouvertes
• E21B 37/06 - Procédés ou appareils pour nettoyer les trous de forage ou les puits utilisant des moyens chimiques pour empêcher ou limiter le dépôt de paraffine ou de substances analogues
• E21B 41/02 - Lutte contre la corrosion sur place dans les trous de forage ou dans les puits
• E21B 43/267 - Maintien de fractures par étaiement
• B01J 2/00 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour la granulation de substances, en généralTraitement de matériaux particulaires leur permettant de s'écouler librement, en général, p. ex. en les rendant hydrophobes
• B01J 13/02 - Fabrication de microcapsules ou de microbilles
• B29B 9/12 - Fabrication de granulés caractérisés par la structure ou la composition

Abrégé

A method of detection of radiation is described. The method comprises providing at least one source of radiation; providing at least one detector capable of detecting radiation from the source; causing said source to emit radiation along a predetermined radiation path towards said detector; during a measurement period, detecting successive count events corresponding to photons from the source detected by the detector; measuring a duration of each such count event to determine a dead time associated with each count event; calculating a total dead time for the measurement period as the sum of each determined dead time associated with each count event; determining a photon count rate from the total number of count events during the measurement period; calculating a corrected count rate by applying a correction factor based on subtracting the total dead time from the measurement period. A method of scanning an object and apparatus for performing the methods are also disclosed.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01T 1/20 - Mesure de l'intensité de radiation avec des détecteurs à scintillation
• G01T 1/17 - Dispositions de circuits non adaptés à un type particulier de détecteur

Abrégé

The invention discloses a scanning method and apparatus suitable for scanning a pipeline or a process vessel in which a beam of gamma radiation from a source is emitted through the pipeline or the process vessel to be detected by an array of detectors, which are each collimated to detect gamma radiation over a narrow angle relative to a width of the emitted beam of gamma radiation.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01N 23/04 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p. ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou en transmettant la radiation à travers le matériau et formant des images des matériaux
• G01N 23/046 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p. ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou en transmettant la radiation à travers le matériau et formant des images des matériaux en utilisant la tomographie, p. ex. la tomographie informatisée
• G01N 23/18 - Recherche de la présence de défauts ou de matériaux étrangers
• G01N 23/083 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p. ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou en transmettant la radiation à travers le matériau et mesurant l'absorption le rayonnement consistant en rayons X
• G01N 23/087 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p. ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou en transmettant la radiation à travers le matériau et mesurant l'absorption le rayonnement consistant en rayons X en utilisant des rayons X polyénergétiques
• G01V 5/00 - Prospection ou détection au moyen de rayonnement ionisant, p. ex. de la radioactivité naturelle ou provoquée
• G01T 1/164 - Scintigraphie
• G01N 23/06 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p. ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou en transmettant la radiation à travers le matériau et mesurant l'absorption
• G01N 9/24 - Recherche du poids spécifique ou de la densité des matériauxAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant le poids spécifique ou la densité en observant la propagation de l'onde ou de la radiation des particules à travers le matériau
• G01T 1/20 - Mesure de l'intensité de radiation avec des détecteurs à scintillation
• G21K 1/02 - Dispositions pour manipuler des particules ou des rayonnements ionisants, p. ex. pour focaliser ou pour modérer utilisant des diaphragmes, des collimateurs

Abrégé

Provided are compositions containing a mixture of microcapsules and a bulk polymer, where the microcapsules have an oil field chemical contained within the microcapsules. The microcapsules can be present in a variety of configurations. The microcapsules contain a core or a micro-matrix containing the oil field chemicals. The core or micro-matrix can be surrounded by one or more polymeric shells, where each shell contains at least one polymer that affects the release of the oil field chemical from the composition. The compositions provide for the sustained release of an oil field chemical into fluid in an oil field reservoir over long periods of time. Also provided are methods of making the compositions and articles containing the compositions, along with methods are of tracing the movement of fluid in a hydrocarbon reservoir using the compositions, and methods of providing for the sustained release of oil field chemicals.

Classes IPC  ?

• C09K 8/92 - Compositions pour activer la production en agissant sur la formation souterraine caractérisées par leur forme ou par la forme de leurs composants, p. ex. matériaux encapsulés
• C09K 8/035 - Additifs organiques
• C09K 8/58 - Compositions pour les méthodes de récupération assistée pour l'extraction d'hydrocarbures, c.-à-d. pour améliorer la mobilité de l'huile, p. ex. fluides de déplacement
• E21B 47/11 - Localisation des fuites, intrusions ou mouvements du fluide utilisant des traceursLocalisation des fuites, intrusions ou mouvements du fluide utilisant la radioactivité
• C09K 8/52 - Compositions pour éviter, limiter ou éliminer les dépôts, p. ex. pour le nettoyage
• E21B 43/267 - Maintien de fractures par étaiement
• E21B 49/08 - Prélèvement d'échantillons de fluides ou test des fluides dans les trous de forage ou dans les puits
• E21B 37/06 - Procédés ou appareils pour nettoyer les trous de forage ou les puits utilisant des moyens chimiques pour empêcher ou limiter le dépôt de paraffine ou de substances analogues
• E21B 41/02 - Lutte contre la corrosion sur place dans les trous de forage ou dans les puits

Abrégé

Disclosed herein are a scanning method and apparatus suitable for scanning a pipeline or process vessel in which a beam of gamma radiation from a source is emitted through the vessel to be detected by an array of detectors which are each collimated to detect radiation over a narrow angle relative to the width of the emitted radiation beam.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01N 23/04 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p. ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou en transmettant la radiation à travers le matériau et formant des images des matériaux
• G01N 23/046 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p. ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou en transmettant la radiation à travers le matériau et formant des images des matériaux en utilisant la tomographie, p. ex. la tomographie informatisée
• G01N 23/06 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p. ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou en transmettant la radiation à travers le matériau et mesurant l'absorption
• G01N 23/083 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p. ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou en transmettant la radiation à travers le matériau et mesurant l'absorption le rayonnement consistant en rayons X
• G01N 23/087 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p. ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou en transmettant la radiation à travers le matériau et mesurant l'absorption le rayonnement consistant en rayons X en utilisant des rayons X polyénergétiques
• G01N 23/18 - Recherche de la présence de défauts ou de matériaux étrangers
• G01V 5/00 - Prospection ou détection au moyen de rayonnement ionisant, p. ex. de la radioactivité naturelle ou provoquée
• G01T 1/164 - Scintigraphie
• G01N 9/24 - Recherche du poids spécifique ou de la densité des matériauxAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant le poids spécifique ou la densité en observant la propagation de l'onde ou de la radiation des particules à travers le matériau
• G01T 1/20 - Mesure de l'intensité de radiation avec des détecteurs à scintillation
• G21K 1/02 - Dispositions pour manipuler des particules ou des rayonnements ionisants, p. ex. pour focaliser ou pour modérer utilisant des diaphragmes, des collimateurs

Abrégé

An adapter apparatus includes a generally cylindrical adapter body 14 including a channel 16 extending axially therethrough, the adapter body having an interior surface bounding the channel, and an exterior surface 18, a generally circular external cross section and an interior cross section which is adapted to engage at least one object 10, the external surface being formed from a material which is capable of supporting a scanning or testing apparatus at a constant distance from the origin of the circle forming the external cross section.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01N 23/18 - Recherche de la présence de défauts ou de matériaux étrangers
• G01N 23/046 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p. ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou en transmettant la radiation à travers le matériau et formant des images des matériaux en utilisant la tomographie, p. ex. la tomographie informatisée

Abrégé

The invention concerns a method of marking a hydrocarbon liquid comprising the 15 cycloalkyl or aryl.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01N 33/28 - Huiles
• C10L 1/20 - Composés organiques contenant un halogène
• C10L 1/16 - Hydrocarbures
• C10L 1/00 - Combustibles carbonés liquides

Abrégé

Oil field chemical delivery fluids containing a mixture of a base fluid and microcapsules having an oil field chemical contained within the microcapsule are described. Chemical groups in the outer surface of the microcapsules interact with the base fluid and promote the dispersibility of the microcapsules in the base fluid. Chemical groups in the outer surface of the microcapsules interact with the targeted areas of a hydrocarbon reservoir and promote the substantivity of the microcapsules to the targeted areas of the reservoir. The oil field chemical delivery fluids provide for the placement of microcapsules in a desired location within the well and/or reservoirs using properties such as the density of the microcapsules. Methods of making oil field chemical delivery fluids, systems containing oil field chemical delivery fluids, methods of fracturing rock in a reservoir and tracing the movement of fluid in a hydrocarbon reservoir using these fluids are described.

Classes IPC  ?

• E21B 47/11 - Localisation des fuites, intrusions ou mouvements du fluide utilisant des traceursLocalisation des fuites, intrusions ou mouvements du fluide utilisant la radioactivité
• C09K 8/80 - Compositions pour renforcer les fractures, p. ex. compositions pour agents de soutènement utilisés pour maintenir les fractures ouvertes
• C09K 8/536 - Compositions pour éviter, limiter ou éliminer les dépôts, p. ex. pour le nettoyage caractérisées par leur forme ou par la forme de leurs composants, p. ex. matériaux encapsulés
• C09K 8/50 - Compositions pour le plâtrage des parois de trous de forage, c.-à-d. compositions pour la consolidation temporaire des parois des trous de forage
• C09K 8/58 - Compositions pour les méthodes de récupération assistée pour l'extraction d'hydrocarbures, c.-à-d. pour améliorer la mobilité de l'huile, p. ex. fluides de déplacement
• C09K 8/516 - Compositions pour le plâtrage des parois de trous de forage, c.-à-d. compositions pour la consolidation temporaire des parois des trous de forage caractérisées par leur forme ou par la forme de leurs composants, p. ex. matériaux encapsulés
• C09K 8/92 - Compositions pour activer la production en agissant sur la formation souterraine caractérisées par leur forme ou par la forme de leurs composants, p. ex. matériaux encapsulés
• C09K 8/52 - Compositions pour éviter, limiter ou éliminer les dépôts, p. ex. pour le nettoyage
• C09K 8/528 - Compositions pour éviter, limiter ou éliminer les dépôts, p. ex. pour le nettoyage les dépôts inorganiques, p. ex. sulfates ou carbonates
• C09K 8/54 - Compositions pour inhiber in situ la corrosion dans les puits ou les trous de forage
• C09K 8/588 - Compositions pour les méthodes de récupération assistée pour l'extraction d'hydrocarbures, c.-à-d. pour améliorer la mobilité de l'huile, p. ex. fluides de déplacement caractérisées par l'utilisation de polymères spécifiques
• C09K 8/70 - Compositions pour la formation de crevasses ou de fractures caractérisées par leur forme ou par la forme de leurs composants, p. ex. mousses
• C09K 8/74 - Produits chimiques érosifs, p. ex. acides combinés avec des additifs ajoutés à des fins spécifiques

Abrégé

Compositions containing a mixture of microcapsules and a bulk polymer, where the microcapsules have an oil field chemical contained within the microcapsules are provided. The microcapsules can be present in a variety of configurations. The microcapsules contain a core or a micro-matrix containing the oil field chemicals. The core or micro-matrix can be surrounded by one or more polymeric shells, where each shell contains at least one polymer that affects the release of the oil field chemical from the composition. The compositions provide for the sustained release of an oil field chemical into fluid in an oil field reservoir over long periods of time. Methods of making the compositions and articles containing the compositions are also provided. Further provided are methods of tracing the movement of fluid in a hydrocarbon reservoir using the compositions, and methods of providing for the sustained release of oil field chemicals.

Classes IPC  ?

• E21B 47/10 - Localisation des fuites, intrusions ou mouvements du fluide
• C09K 8/92 - Compositions pour activer la production en agissant sur la formation souterraine caractérisées par leur forme ou par la forme de leurs composants, p. ex. matériaux encapsulés
• C09K 8/58 - Compositions pour les méthodes de récupération assistée pour l'extraction d'hydrocarbures, c.-à-d. pour améliorer la mobilité de l'huile, p. ex. fluides de déplacement
• C09K 8/035 - Additifs organiques
• C09K 8/52 - Compositions pour éviter, limiter ou éliminer les dépôts, p. ex. pour le nettoyage
• E21B 43/267 - Maintien de fractures par étaiement
• E21B 49/08 - Prélèvement d'échantillons de fluides ou test des fluides dans les trous de forage ou dans les puits
• E21B 37/06 - Procédés ou appareils pour nettoyer les trous de forage ou les puits utilisant des moyens chimiques pour empêcher ou limiter le dépôt de paraffine ou de substances analogues
• E21B 41/02 - Lutte contre la corrosion sur place dans les trous de forage ou dans les puits

Abrégé

A method of monitoring a parameter of a hydrocarbon well, pipeline or formation is provided. The method comprises introducing a tracer into the hydrocarbon well, pipeline or formation; producing a fluid from the hydrocarbon well, pipeline or formation; and analyzing the fluid to determine if the tracer is present in the fluid. The tracer comprises a halogenated alkoxylated-benzoic acid, an alkoxylated benzene sulfonic acid, a salt of a halogenated alkoxylated-benzoic acid or a salt of an alkoxylated benzene sulfonic acid.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01N 33/24 - Matériaux de la terre
• E21B 47/10 - Localisation des fuites, intrusions ou mouvements du fluide
• C09K 8/58 - Compositions pour les méthodes de récupération assistée pour l'extraction d'hydrocarbures, c.-à-d. pour améliorer la mobilité de l'huile, p. ex. fluides de déplacement
• C09K 8/035 - Additifs organiques
• G01N 31/22 - Utilisation des réactifs chimiques
• E21B 49/00 - Test pour déterminer la nature des parois des trous de forageEssais de couchesProcédés ou appareils pour prélever des échantillons du terrain ou de fluides en provenance des puits, spécialement adaptés au forage du sol ou aux puits
• E21B 49/08 - Prélèvement d'échantillons de fluides ou test des fluides dans les trous de forage ou dans les puits

Abrégé

A tracer-liner portion comprises an inner tube and an outer tube, each including at least one wall having an internal surface and an external surface, the walls of the inner tube and the outer tube being impermeable to fluid flow, the outer tube having an internal diameter which is larger than the outer diameter of the inner tube, the inner tube being arranged coaxially within the outer tube such that at least a portion of the external surface of the inner tube is covered by the outer tube; the internal diameter of the outer tube exceeds the outer diameter of the inner tube by an amount sufficient to form a space between the external surface of the inner tube and the internal surface of the outer tube, and a tracer material containing a tracer compound is present in the space.

Classes IPC  ?

• E21B 17/00 - Tiges ou tubes de forageTrains de tiges souplesTiges d'entraînementMasses-tigesTiges de pompageTubagesColonnes de production
• E21B 47/10 - Localisation des fuites, intrusions ou mouvements du fluide
• E21B 43/10 - Mise en place de tubages, filtres ou crépines dans les puits
• E21B 43/116 - Perforateurs à balles ou à charge profilée

Abrégé

Compositions having a core and a coating that covers at least part of the core, where the core comprises a mixture of at least one oil field chemical and at least one core matrix polymer are described. The composition provides a slower release of an oil field chemical into an eluent compared to the release provide by the core. The compositions provide for the controlled release of tracer over long periods of time than is provided by the release from the core. Methods of making the compositions and systems containing the compositions are described. Methods of tracing the movement of fluid in a hydrocarbon reservoir using the compositions and methods of releasing biocides and other well treatment agents into reservoir fluids over time are also described.

Classes IPC  ?

• C09K 8/03 - Additifs spécifiques à usage général dans les compositions pour le forage des puits
• C09K 8/58 - Compositions pour les méthodes de récupération assistée pour l'extraction d'hydrocarbures, c.-à-d. pour améliorer la mobilité de l'huile, p. ex. fluides de déplacement
• C09K 8/68 - Compositions à base d'eau ou de solvants polaires contenant des composés organiques
• C09K 8/70 - Compositions pour la formation de crevasses ou de fractures caractérisées par leur forme ou par la forme de leurs composants, p. ex. mousses
• C09K 8/88 - Composés macromoléculaires
• C09K 8/92 - Compositions pour activer la production en agissant sur la formation souterraine caractérisées par leur forme ou par la forme de leurs composants, p. ex. matériaux encapsulés
• E21B 47/11 - Localisation des fuites, intrusions ou mouvements du fluide utilisant des traceursLocalisation des fuites, intrusions ou mouvements du fluide utilisant la radioactivité

Abrégé

A subsea apparatus (1, 201) is disclosed. The subsea apparatus (1, 201) comprises a first part (2, 202) and a second part (3, 203) rotatably mounted on the first part (2, 202). The second part (3, 203) comprises electrically powered components (16). A motor (8, 208) is mounted on the first part (2, 202) and configured to drive rotation of the second part (3, 203) relative to the first part (2, 202). The apparatus also comprises a generator (12, 212) mounted on the second part (3, 203) such that rotation of the second part (3, 203) relative to the first part (2, 202) drives the generator (12, 212) to generate power for the electrically powered components (16). A method of providing power to a rotating part of a subsea apparatus (1, 201) is also disclosed.

Classes IPC  ?

• H02K 11/00 - Association structurelle de machines dynamo-électriques à des organes électriques ou à des dispositifs de blindage, de surveillance ou de protection
• H02K 7/116 - Association structurelle avec des embrayages, des freins, des engrenages, des poulies ou des démarreurs mécaniques avec des engrenages
• F03B 13/10 - Ensembles fonctionnels immergés comportant génératrices ou moteurs électriques
• H02K 5/132 - Moteurs électriques submersibles
• H02K 11/35 - Dispositifs pour enregistrer ou transmettre la valeur des paramètres d’une machine, p. ex. puces de mémoire ou émetteurs radio pour le diagnostic
• F16H 1/06 - Transmissions à engrenages pour transmettre un mouvement rotatif sans engrenages à mouvement orbital comportant uniquement deux organes engrenés dont les axes sont parallèles
• G01N 23/06 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p. ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou en transmettant la radiation à travers le matériau et mesurant l'absorption

Abrégé

A subsea apparatus and method for scanning a subsea structure to detect differences in density between different parts of the subsea structure is described. A source of gamma radiation and a plurality of detectors arranged to detect gamma radiation emitted by the source are provided. The subsea structure is positioned between the source and the detectors, and the detectors and the source rotated in a fixed relationship to each other about an axis of rotation located between the detectors and the source. The plurality of detectors are arranged in a linear array, the linear array being substantially parallel to the axis of rotation. A pixelated detector array and a source container are also disclosed.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01N 23/20066 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p. ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou en utilisant la diffraction de la radiation par les matériaux, p. ex. pour rechercher la structure cristallineRecherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p. ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou en utilisant la diffusion de la radiation par les matériaux, p. ex. pour rechercher les matériaux non cristallinsRecherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p. ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou en utilisant la réflexion de la radiation par les matériaux en mesurant la diffusion inélastique des rayons gamma, p. ex. effet Compton
• G01N 23/18 - Recherche de la présence de défauts ou de matériaux étrangers
• G01T 1/178 - Dispositions de circuits non adaptés à un type particulier de détecteur pour la mesure d'une activité spécifique en présence d'autres substances radioactives, p. ex. des substances naturelles, présentes dans l'air ou dans des liquides tels que l'eau de pluie

Abrégé

The invention discloses a scanning method and apparatus suitable for scanning a pipeline or process vessel in which a beam of gamma radiation from a source is emitted through the vessel to be detected by an array of detectors which are each collimated to detect radiation over a narrow angle relative to the width of the emitted radiation beam.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01N 23/046 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p. ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou en transmettant la radiation à travers le matériau et formant des images des matériaux en utilisant la tomographie, p. ex. la tomographie informatisée
• G01V 5/00 - Prospection ou détection au moyen de rayonnement ionisant, p. ex. de la radioactivité naturelle ou provoquée
• G01T 1/164 - Scintigraphie
• G01N 9/24 - Recherche du poids spécifique ou de la densité des matériauxAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant le poids spécifique ou la densité en observant la propagation de l'onde ou de la radiation des particules à travers le matériau
• G01T 1/20 - Mesure de l'intensité de radiation avec des détecteurs à scintillation
• G21K 1/02 - Dispositions pour manipuler des particules ou des rayonnements ionisants, p. ex. pour focaliser ou pour modérer utilisant des diaphragmes, des collimateurs

Abrégé

An apparatus and method for determining a level of a fluid within a vessel are disclosed. The apparatus includes: a source unit for emitting a beam of radiation into the interior of the vessel, the source unit including a source of radiation and a collimator for collimating radiation emitted by the source to provide the beam, wherein the source unit is adjustable to vary an angle of the beam with respect to horizontal; at least one detector for detecting radiation emitted by the source and having passed through at least a portion of the interior of the vessel; and a processor for: recording data corresponding to an amount of radiation detected at the at least one detector as a function of angle of the beam; and determining the level of the fluid, based on a variation of the data with the angle of the beam.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01F 23/292 - Lumière
• G01F 23/288 - Rayons XRayons gamma

Abrégé

Method of marking a hydrocarbon liquid includes adding to the liquid, a tracer compound of Formula I or II: 15 cycloalkyl or aryl.

Classes IPC  ?

• C10L 1/00 - Combustibles carbonés liquides
• C10L 1/20 - Composés organiques contenant un halogène
• C10L 1/16 - Hydrocarbures

Abrégé

An apparatus (2) for determining thickness of refractory material (4) lining a metal vessel (6) is disclosed. The apparatus includes a radiation source (16) for emitting radiation through a metal wall of the vessel and into the refractory material, wherein some of the radiation is scattered by the refractory material, and a radiation detector (20) for detecting radiation scattered by the refractory material through the wall of the vessel. A converter provides an output signal dependent on the quantity of radiation scattered by the refractory material through the wall of the vessel and detected by the radiation detector.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01B 15/02 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation d'ondes électromagnétiques ou de radiations de particules, p. ex. par l'utilisation de micro-ondes, de rayons X, de rayons gamma ou d'électrons pour mesurer l'épaisseur
• G01N 23/203 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p. ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou en utilisant la diffraction de la radiation par les matériaux, p. ex. pour rechercher la structure cristallineRecherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p. ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou en utilisant la diffusion de la radiation par les matériaux, p. ex. pour rechercher les matériaux non cristallinsRecherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p. ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou en utilisant la réflexion de la radiation par les matériaux en mesurant la rétrodiffusion

Abrégé

An apparatus for scanning a structure to detect density differences between different structure parts, the apparatus includes a source of gamma radiation, a plurality of first detectors arranged to detect radiation emitted by the source along a plurality of respective first paths, a plurality of second detectors arranged to detect radiation emitted by the source along a plurality of respective second paths. Each first and second path is substantially aligned with a respective radius of a circle centered on the source, and an angular separation between at least two neighboring first paths is S. The first and second detectors and the source are arranged for rotation in a fixed relationship with respect to each other, about an axis of rotation located between the source and detectors, wherein the axis of rotation is substantially orthogonal to the circle. An asymmetric collimator block directs gamma radiation from the source to the detectors.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01N 23/00 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p. ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou
• G01N 23/18 - Recherche de la présence de défauts ou de matériaux étrangers

Abrégé

An apparatus and method for scanning a structure for detecting variations in density of a structure, the apparatus (10) includes: a source of radiation (20); a plurality of detectors (30), arranged for receiving radiation emitted by the source along a plurality of respective paths (26); the apparatus configured such that, a structure (100) to be scanned is positionable between the detectors and the source; collimation elements (40) including a plurality of collimator channels (42), each located between a respective detector and the source; and collimation adjustment element (60). The apparatus, in a first configuration, provides a first resolution (r1) in an axial direction substantially orthogonal to a plane including the source and plurality of paths; and, in a second configuration, the collimation adjustment element is positioned between the collimation elements and the source such that the apparatus provides a second resolution (r2) in the axial direction; wherein r2

Classes IPC  ?

• G21K 1/02 - Dispositions pour manipuler des particules ou des rayonnements ionisants, p. ex. pour focaliser ou pour modérer utilisant des diaphragmes, des collimateurs
• G01N 23/18 - Recherche de la présence de défauts ou de matériaux étrangers
• G01N 9/00 - Recherche du poids spécifique ou de la densité des matériauxAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant le poids spécifique ou la densité

Abrégé

−3. The provision of a spacer in the radiation path enables more radiation to be passed along the radiation path because water can be replaced with a material which is less attenuating to radiation.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01N 23/18 - Recherche de la présence de défauts ou de matériaux étrangers

Abrégé

An adapter apparatus includes a generally cylindrical adapter body 14 including a channel 16 extending axially therethrough, the adapter body having an interior surface, bounding the channel, and an exterior surface 18, a generally circular external cross section and an interior cross section which is adapted to engage at least one object 10, the external surface being formed from a material which is capable of supporting a scanning or testing apparatus at a constant distance from the origin of the circle forming the external cross section.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01N 23/18 - Recherche de la présence de défauts ou de matériaux étrangers
• G01N 23/046 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p. ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou en transmettant la radiation à travers le matériau et formant des images des matériaux en utilisant la tomographie, p. ex. la tomographie informatisée

Abrégé

A scanning method, which is a method of identifying a change in the density of an object, includes arranging a source of ionizing radiation and an array of radiation detectors Dn, where n is an integer from 1 to N, capable of detecting the radiation in such a way that radiation counts are counted by the detectors as the source and detectors are rotated around the object. Detectors are arranged in conjugate pairs so that missing data due to a malfunctioning detector may be filled in from its conjugate.

Classes IPC  ?

• G12B 13/00 - Étalonnage des instruments ou appareils
• G01N 23/02 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p. ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou en transmettant la radiation à travers le matériau
• G01N 23/046 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p. ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou en transmettant la radiation à travers le matériau et formant des images des matériaux en utilisant la tomographie, p. ex. la tomographie informatisée

Abrégé

A scanning method which is a method of identifying a change in the density of an object includes arranging a source of ionizing radiation and an array of radiation detectors Dn, where n is an integer from 1 to N, capable of detecting the radiation in such a way that radiation counts are counted by the detectors as the source and detectors are rotated around the object and normalized counts values are collated in a matrix such that a pattern may be detected within the matrix from which the presence of a change in the density of the object at a location lying on at least one of the radiation paths may be inferred.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01N 23/08 - Utilisation des moyens de détection électriques
• G01N 23/18 - Recherche de la présence de défauts ou de matériaux étrangers
• G01N 23/04 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p. ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou en transmettant la radiation à travers le matériau et formant des images des matériaux

Abrégé

An apparatus for measuring radiation includes a plurality of detectors (2), each detector (2) including: a scintillating material (4) for emitting light in response to incident radiation (6), and a photodetector (8) for receiving light emitted by the scintillating material (4) and outputting an electrical pulse in response to light received from the scintillating material (4), wherein a parameter characterising the electrical pulse is related to an energy associated with the incident radiation (6); and a power supply (10) for supplying power to a plurality of the photodetectors (8). The apparatus reduces the volume of hardware to be transported to the measurement location and therefore provides particular advantages for scanning pipelines and other structures located deep underwater.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01T 1/00 - Mesure des rayons X, des rayons gamma, des radiations corpusculaires ou des radiations cosmiques
• G01T 1/20 - Mesure de l'intensité de radiation avec des détecteurs à scintillation
• G01T 1/175 - Circuits d'alimentation en énergie
• G01T 1/40 - Stabilisation des spectromètres
• G01V 5/00 - Prospection ou détection au moyen de rayonnement ionisant, p. ex. de la radioactivité naturelle ou provoquée
• G01T 1/36 - Mesure de la distribution spectrale des rayons X ou d'une radiation nucléaire

Abrégé

a). The invention reduces the volume of the apparatus and therefore provides particular advantages for use in scanning pipelines and other structures located deep subsea.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01T 1/00 - Mesure des rayons X, des rayons gamma, des radiations corpusculaires ou des radiations cosmiques
• G01T 1/20 - Mesure de l'intensité de radiation avec des détecteurs à scintillation
• G01T 1/24 - Mesure de l'intensité de radiation avec des détecteurs à semi-conducteurs
• G01V 5/00 - Prospection ou détection au moyen de rayonnement ionisant, p. ex. de la radioactivité naturelle ou provoquée

Abrégé

A tracer material for tracing fluid flows from a hydrocarbon reservoir. The tracer material is a particulate tracer material including a plurality of particles of a porous particulate solid material, the particles having pores containing a tracer composition characterised in that a retaining material overlies the tracer composition in at least some of the pores. The retaining material retards the release of the tracer material so that the tracer is released at a more constant rate over a longer period than in the absence of the retaining material.

Classes IPC  ?

• E21B 47/11 - Localisation des fuites, intrusions ou mouvements du fluide utilisant des traceursLocalisation des fuites, intrusions ou mouvements du fluide utilisant la radioactivité
• C09K 8/03 - Additifs spécifiques à usage général dans les compositions pour le forage des puits
• C09K 8/70 - Compositions pour la formation de crevasses ou de fractures caractérisées par leur forme ou par la forme de leurs composants, p. ex. mousses
• C09K 8/80 - Compositions pour renforcer les fractures, p. ex. compositions pour agents de soutènement utilisés pour maintenir les fractures ouvertes

Abrégé

An apparatus for transferring data from a first part of a measuring apparatus to a second part includes a signal transmitting part mounted to the second part and having first antennae for receiving first electrical signals representing data from the second part and emitting electromagnetic radiation corresponding to the first electrical signals, and a signal receiving part mounted to the first part but separated from and rotating relative to the signal transmitting part. The signal receiving part includes a second antenna for receiving electromagnetic radiation and generating second electrical signals corresponding to the first electrical signals. The signal transmitting part and the signal receiving part include respective radiation guide elements adapted to cause less attenuation of the electromagnetic radiation passing through the radiation guide elements than when passing through water, so that the electromagnetic radiation can be continuously transmitted from the signal transmitting part to the signal receiving part.

Classes IPC  ?

• H04B 13/02 - Systèmes de transmission dans lesquels le milieu de propagation est constitué par la terre ou une grande masse d'eau la recouvrant, p. ex. télégraphie par le sol
• H04B 1/04 - Circuits
• H04Q 9/00 - Dispositions dans les systèmes de commande à distance ou de télémétrie pour appeler sélectivement une sous-station à partir d'une station principale, sous-station dans laquelle un appareil recherché est choisi pour appliquer un signal de commande ou pour obtenir des valeurs mesurées
• H01Q 1/04 - Adaptation aux usages souterrains ou subaquatiques

Abrégé

A tracer-liner portion includes an inner tube and an outer tube, each including at least one wall having an internal surface and an external surface, the walls of the inner tube and the outer tube being impermeable to fluid flow, the outer tube having an internal diameter which is larger than the outer diameter of the inner tube, the inner tube being arranged coaxially within the outer tube such that at least a portion of the external surface of the inner tube is covered by the outer tube; the internal diameter of the outer tube exceeds the outer diameter of the inner tube by an amount sufficient to form a space between the external surface of the inner tube and the internal surface of the outer tube, and a tracer material containing a tracer compound is present in the space.

Classes IPC  ?

• E21B 17/00 - Tiges ou tubes de forageTrains de tiges souplesTiges d'entraînementMasses-tigesTiges de pompageTubagesColonnes de production
• E21B 43/10 - Mise en place de tubages, filtres ou crépines dans les puits
• E21B 43/116 - Perforateurs à balles ou à charge profilée
• E21B 47/10 - Localisation des fuites, intrusions ou mouvements du fluide

Abrégé

A source container for a radiation source includes a vessel having an external wall defining a space within which is located a shield formed from a radiation absorbing material and defining a cavity for receiving a radiation source, the shield including a window extending from the cavity through the radiation absorbing material, and at least two shutters, each shutter being movable between a closed position in which the shutter covers the window and an open position in which the shutter does not cover the window. The provision of two or more shutters provides a way to emit radiation of different intensities from the same source and container.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01F 23/00 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme
• G21K 1/04 - Dispositions pour manipuler des particules ou des rayonnements ionisants, p. ex. pour focaliser ou pour modérer utilisant des diaphragmes, des collimateurs utilisant des diaphragmes à ouverture variable, des obturateurs, des hacheurs
• G21F 5/015 - Récipients blindés portatifs ou transportables pour le stockage de sources radioactives, p. ex. supports de sources pour unités d'irradiationRécipients pour radio-isotopes
• G21F 5/02 - Récipients blindés portatifs ou transportables avec des dispositions pour l'exposition limitée d'une source radioactive à l'intérieur du récipient
• G21G 4/06 - Sources radioactives autres que les sources de neutrons caractérisées par des aspects de leur structure
• G21G 4/02 - Sources de neutrons
• H05G 1/04 - Montage du tube à rayons X à l'intérieur d'une gaine fermée

Abrégé

An apparatus (10) and method for determining a level (24) of a fluid (22) within a vessel (20) are disclosed. The apparatus (10) comprises: a source unit (12) for emitting a beam (18) of radiation into the interior of the vessel(20), the source unit (12) comprising a source (14) of radiation and a collimator (16) for collimating radiation emitted by the source (14) to provide said beam(18), wherein said source unit (12) is adjustable to vary an angle (?) of the beam (18) with respect to horizontal (34); at least one detector (26) for detecting radiation emitted by the source(14)and having passed through at least a portion of the interior of the vessel(20); and processing means for: recording data corresponding to an amount of radiation detected at said at least one detector (26) as a function of angle (?) of the beam(18); and determining the level (24) of the fluid(22), based on a variation of said data with the angle (T) of the beam (18).

Classes IPC  ?

• G01F 23/288 - Rayons XRayons gamma

Abrégé

A method for determining the position of a liquid interface between a lower tray and an upper tray in a process apparatus such as a distillation column, using gamma scanning and comparing the maximum count rate of gamma photons measured between two trays with the count rate attributed to scanning through the apparatus filled with vapor. The method enables the operating parameters of the apparatus to be optimized and provides a manner of calculating the % flood of an individual tray.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01F 23/22 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme en mesurant des variables physiques autres que les dimensions linéaires, la pression ou le poids, selon le niveau à mesurer, p. ex. par la différence de transfert de chaleur de vapeur ou d'eau
• G01F 23/288 - Rayons XRayons gamma
• G01F 23/00 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme

Produits et services

Apparatus and instruments for measuring, scanning and characterising structures, vessels, pipelines, industrial plant and metal objects; nucleonic instruments for measuring, scanning and characterising structures, vessels, pipelines, industrial plant and metal objects; industrial tomography instruments and components thereof; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods. Measuring, testing and inspection services for metal structures, industrial plant, vessels and pipelines; nucleonic measuring, testing and inspection services; services for the inspection of subsea structures, vessels pipelines and industrial plant; industrial tomography services; pipeline integrity inspection services; structure integrity inspection services; services to identify characteristics of the contents of pipelines, vessels and structures; services to measure and detect build-up of deposits within pipelines, structures and vessels; services to measure and detect gas hydrates within pipelines; services to identify characteristics of the internal composition and structure of pipelines, vessels and structures, including corrosion and erosion detection; pig detection services.

Produits et services

Apparatus and instruments for measuring, scanning and characterising structures, vessels, pipelines, industrial plant and metal objects; nucleonic instruments for measuring, scanning and characterising structures, vessels, pipelines, industrial plant and metal objects; industrial tomography instruments and components thereof; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods Measuring, testing and inspection services for metal structures, industrial plant, vessels and pipelines; nucleonic measuring, testing and inspection services; services for the inspection of subsea structures, vessels pipelines and industrial plant; industrial tomography services; pipeline integrity inspection services; structure integrity inspection services; services to identify characteristics of the contents of pipelines, vessels and structures; services to measure and detect build-up of deposits within pipelines, structures and vessels; services to measure and detect gas hydrates within pipelines; services to identify characteristics of the internal composition and structure of pipelines, vessels and structures, namely, corrosion and erosion detection; pig detection services

Abrégé

A detector probe, for detecting ionizing radiation and which is suitable for use in a nucleonic instrument usable in locations having a high ambient temperature, includes an array of radiation detectors mounted on a support and a heat pipe for cooling the detector probe. The nucleonic instrument incorporating such a detector probe is also described.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01T 1/185 - Mesure de l'intensité de radiation avec des aménagements de chambre d'ionisation
• G01F 23/288 - Rayons XRayons gamma
• G01T 7/00 - Détails des instruments de mesure des radiations
• G01N 9/24 - Recherche du poids spécifique ou de la densité des matériauxAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant le poids spécifique ou la densité en observant la propagation de l'onde ou de la radiation des particules à travers le matériau
• G01T 1/20 - Mesure de l'intensité de radiation avec des détecteurs à scintillation
• H01J 47/08 - Tubes compteurs Geiger-Müller

Abrégé

A nucleonic density profiler includes a detector probe, for detecting ionizing radiation, includes an array of sources of ionizing radiation, an array of radiation detectors and a circuit board including at least two circuit board portions. A power source and electronic apparatus includes a control unit and a signal and data processor for calculating a density profile of the material phases using signals generated by the detectors in response to radiation received from the radiation sources.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01N 9/24 - Recherche du poids spécifique ou de la densité des matériauxAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant le poids spécifique ou la densité en observant la propagation de l'onde ou de la radiation des particules à travers le matériau
• G01F 23/288 - Rayons XRayons gamma
• G01T 1/18 - Mesure de l'intensité de radiation avec des aménagements de compteurs à tube, p. ex. des compteurs Geiger

Abrégé

The invention discloses a scanning method and apparatus suitable for scanning a pipeline or process vessel in which a beam of gamma radiation from a source is emitted through the vessel to be detected by an array of detectors which are each collimated to detect radiation over a narrow angle relative to the width of the emitted radiation beam.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01N 23/04 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p. ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou en transmettant la radiation à travers le matériau et formant des images des matériaux
• G01T 1/20 - Mesure de l'intensité de radiation avec des détecteurs à scintillation
• G21K 1/02 - Dispositions pour manipuler des particules ou des rayonnements ionisants, p. ex. pour focaliser ou pour modérer utilisant des diaphragmes, des collimateurs
• G01T 1/164 - Scintigraphie
• G01N 9/24 - Recherche du poids spécifique ou de la densité des matériauxAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant le poids spécifique ou la densité en observant la propagation de l'onde ou de la radiation des particules à travers le matériau

Abrégé

A radiation detection apparatus (2) is disclosed. The apparatus includes a housing (20), a window (26) at least partially transparent to electromagnetic radiation in a first wavelength range and a photomultiplier tube (24) for generating an electrical output signal dependent on the intensity of the electromagnetic radiation. A resiliently deformable optical coupling (28) is located between the window and the photomultiplier tube for allowing at least some electromagnetic radiation passing through the window to enter the photomultiplier tube, and a scintillator element 8 converts gamma radiation into visible light in the first wavelength range entering the photomultiplier tube.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01T 1/20 - Mesure de l'intensité de radiation avec des détecteurs à scintillation
• G01T 1/208 - Circuits spécialement adaptés aux détecteurs à scintillation, p. ex. à l'élément photomultiplicateur
• H01J 43/28 - EnceintesFenêtresÉcransSuppression de décharges ou de courants indésirables
• H01J 9/26 - Scellement des éléments d'enceinte
• G01J 1/20 - Photométrie, p. ex. posemètres photographiques par comparaison avec une lumière de référence ou avec une valeur électrique de référence l'intensité de la valeur mesurée ou de référence étant modifiée jusqu' à égalisation de leurs effets au niveau du détecteur, p. ex. en faisant varier l'angle d'incidence

Abrégé

An instrument adapted for the determination of fluid levels within a vessel by the comparison of the density of the fluid along the length of the instrument, said instrument comprising: (i) at least one generally linear source array comprising a plurality of sources of penetrating radiation, shielding and collimation means and a source supporting structure for supporting the sources and shielding and collimation means in a linear array (ii) at least one generally linear detector array comprising a plurality of radiation detectors, supported on a detector support structure, capable of detecting radiation emitted by the sources, and (iii) means to position the source and a respective detector array such that (a) radiation emitted from each of the sources is capable of following a linear path from the source, through the vessel and material to at least a respective one of the detectors forming a part of the respective detector array, and (b) the linear axis of the source array and the linear axis of its respective detector array are substantially parallel to each other (iv) means for analyzing the detector output signals to determine the density of the medium traversed by the beams of radiation in passing from a source to a detector characterized in that the detector support structure and/or its associated electrical circuits and connectors is formed from a plurality of modular portions, each modular portion being adapted to be joined to an adjacent portion to provide a detector array of the required length.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01F 23/288 - Rayons XRayons gamma

Abrégé

d. calculating, from the spectrum, the concentration of the tracer in the sample relative to the concentration of a second component of the composition.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01N 21/65 - Diffusion de Raman
• G01N 21/01 - Dispositions ou appareils pour faciliter la recherche optique
• G01N 21/85 - Analyse des fluides ou solides granulés en mouvement

Abrégé

Method of marking a hydrocarbon liquid includes: adding 20 alkyl group.

Classes IPC  ?

• C10L 1/223 - Composés organiques contenant de l'azote contenant au moins une liaison simple carbone-azote comportant au moins un groupe amino lié à un atome de carbone aromatique
• C10L 1/232 - Composés organiques contenant de l'azote contenant de l'azote dans un hétérocycle
• C10L 1/00 - Combustibles carbonés liquides

Abrégé

The invention includes a method for determining the position of a liquid interface between a lower tray and an upper tray in a process apparatus such as a distillation column, using gamma scanning and comparing the maximum count rate of gamma photons measured between two trays with the count rate attributed to scanning through the apparatus filled with vapour. The method enables the operating parameters of the apparatus to be optimised and provides a means of calculating the % flood of an individual tray.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01F 23/288 - Rayons XRayons gamma

Abrégé

A radiation detector module includes a radiation detector, power source and wireless communication elements all housed within a flame-proof enclosure. The enclosure has a portion through which wireless transmissions can pass. The radiation detector module may be suitable for use in a hazardous area containing a potentially explosive gas mixture.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01J 1/42 - Photométrie, p. ex. posemètres photographiques en utilisant des détecteurs électriques de radiations
• G01T 7/00 - Détails des instruments de mesure des radiations
• G01T 1/17 - Dispositions de circuits non adaptés à un type particulier de détecteur

Abrégé

Disclosed is an instrument for detecting neutron backscatter from an object including a source of neutrons (12), a neutron detector (14) capable of detecting thermal neutrons and a housing (10) which is impervious to water and having at least one external operating surface (20) for placing adjacent the object, the source and detector being located within the housing in such a way that the distance between the detector and the operating surface(s) is less than 25 mm and the distance between the detector and any other external surface of the housing is at least 50 mm.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01N 23/204 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p. ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou en utilisant la diffraction de la radiation par les matériaux, p. ex. pour rechercher la structure cristallineRecherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p. ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou en utilisant la diffusion de la radiation par les matériaux, p. ex. pour rechercher les matériaux non cristallinsRecherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p. ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou en utilisant la réflexion de la radiation par les matériaux en mesurant la rétrodiffusion en utilisant des neutrons
• G01F 23/288 - Rayons XRayons gamma

Abrégé

A method of tracing flow of hydrocarbon from a subterranean reservoir including forming a dispersion, injecting a hydraulic fracturing fluid containing the dispersion down a well penetrating a hydrocarbon reservoir, thereafter collecting a sample of hydrocarbon fluid flowing from the reservoir, and analyzing the sample to determine whether the tracer compound is present in the sample. The dispersion includes a discontinuous condensed phase having a hydrocarbon-soluble tracer compound and a continuous phase which includes an aqueous liquid.

Classes IPC  ?

• E21B 43/26 - Procédés pour activer la production par formation de crevasses ou de fractures
• E21B 47/10 - Localisation des fuites, intrusions ou mouvements du fluide
• C09K 8/00 - Compositions pour le forage des puits ou des trous de forageCompositions pour le traitement des puits ou des trous de forage, p. ex. pour des opérations de complétion ou de réparation
• E21B 49/00 - Test pour déterminer la nature des parois des trous de forageEssais de couchesProcédés ou appareils pour prélever des échantillons du terrain ou de fluides en provenance des puits, spécialement adaptés au forage du sol ou aux puits
• C09K 8/68 - Compositions à base d'eau ou de solvants polaires contenant des composés organiques

Abrégé

A detector probe for detecting ionizing radiation includes at least one detector (14) mounted on a support (12), and an electrically operated source of heat (18) arranged on the support in proximity to the detector so that the temperature of the detector may be changed by operation of the heat source. The detector probe may be used in the manufacture of a level gauge or density profiler.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01F 23/28 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme en mesurant des variables physiques autres que les dimensions linéaires, la pression ou le poids, selon le niveau à mesurer, p. ex. par la différence de transfert de chaleur de vapeur ou d'eau en mesurant les variations des paramètres des ondes électromagnétiques ou acoustiques, appliquées directement au liquide ou au matériau solide fluent
• G01T 1/18 - Mesure de l'intensité de radiation avec des aménagements de compteurs à tube, p. ex. des compteurs Geiger
• G01T 7/00 - Détails des instruments de mesure des radiations
• G01F 23/288 - Rayons XRayons gamma
• G01N 9/24 - Recherche du poids spécifique ou de la densité des matériauxAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant le poids spécifique ou la densité en observant la propagation de l'onde ou de la radiation des particules à travers le matériau
• G01T 1/20 - Mesure de l'intensité de radiation avec des détecteurs à scintillation
• G01T 3/00 - Mesure de flux de neutrons
• G01T 3/06 - Mesure de flux de neutrons avec des détecteurs à scintillation

Abrégé

A detector probe, for detecting ionising radiation and which is suitable for use in a nucleonic instrument usable in locations having a high ambient temperature, comprises an array of radiation detectors mounted on a support and a heat pipe for cooling the detector probe. The invention further comprises a nucleonic instrument incorporating such a detector probe.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01F 23/288 - Rayons XRayons gamma
• G01N 9/24 - Recherche du poids spécifique ou de la densité des matériauxAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant le poids spécifique ou la densité en observant la propagation de l'onde ou de la radiation des particules à travers le matériau
• G01T 1/18 - Mesure de l'intensité de radiation avec des aménagements de compteurs à tube, p. ex. des compteurs Geiger
• G01T 7/00 - Détails des instruments de mesure des radiations

Abrégé

(ii) in a second step, determining the position of the phase boundary within the detector stage determined in (i).

Classes IPC  ?

• G01F 23/284 - Ondes électromagnétiques
• G01F 23/288 - Rayons XRayons gamma

Abrégé

A radiation detection apparatus (2) is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a housing (20), a window (26) at least partially transparent to electromagnetic radiation in a first wavelength range and a photomultiplier tube (24) for generating an electrical output signal dependent on the intensity of the electromagnetic radiation. A resiliently deformable optical coupling (28) is located between the window and the photomultiplier tube for allowing at least some electromagnetic radiation passing through the window to enter the photomultiplier tube, and a scintillator element 8 converts gamma radiation into visible light in the first wavelength range entering the photomultiplier tube.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01T 1/20 - Mesure de l'intensité de radiation avec des détecteurs à scintillation

Abrégé

A nucleonic density profiler includes a detector probe, for detecting ionising radiation, comprising an array of radiation detectors and a circuit board comprising at least two circuit board portions.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01F 23/288 - Rayons XRayons gamma
• G01N 9/24 - Recherche du poids spécifique ou de la densité des matériauxAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant le poids spécifique ou la densité en observant la propagation de l'onde ou de la radiation des particules à travers le matériau
• G01T 1/18 - Mesure de l'intensité de radiation avec des aménagements de compteurs à tube, p. ex. des compteurs Geiger

Abrégé

A method of tracing flow of hydrocarbon from a subterranean reservoir including forming a dispersion, injecting a hydraulic fracturing fluid containing the dispersion down a well penetrating a hydrocarbon reservoir, thereafter collecting a sample of hydrocarbon fluid flowing from the reservoir, and analyzing the sample to determine whether the tracer compound is present in the sample. The dispersion includes a discontinuous condensed phase having a hydrocarbon-soluble tracer compound and a continuous phase which includes an aqueous liquid.

Classes IPC  ?

• E21B 49/08 - Prélèvement d'échantillons de fluides ou test des fluides dans les trous de forage ou dans les puits

Abrégé

The invention concerns a method of measuring the amount of a particular SERS-active taggant compound in a sample of a material which includes the steps of adding an internal standard containing an isotopically-altered version of said SERS-active taggant compound to the sample, contacting the sample/internal standard mixture with a SERS substrate then subjecting the mixture and SERS substrate to Raman spectroscopy. The concentration of SERS-active taggant compound in the sample is then calculated from the ratio of (i) the Raman spectroscopy detector response to the SERS-active taggant compound to (ii) the Raman spectroscopy detector response to the internal standard.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01N 21/85 - Analyse des fluides ou solides granulés en mouvement
• G01N 21/65 - Diffusion de Raman
• B82Y 15/00 - Nanotechnologie pour l’interaction, la détection ou l'actionnement, p. ex. points quantiques comme marqueurs en dosages protéiques ou moteurs moléculaires
• B82Y 30/00 - Nanotechnologie pour matériaux ou science des surfaces, p. ex. nanocomposites
• G01N 21/27 - CouleurPropriétés spectrales, c.-à-d. comparaison de l'effet du matériau sur la lumière pour plusieurs longueurs d'ondes ou plusieurs bandes de longueurs d'ondes différentes en utilisant la détection photo-électrique
• G01N 33/28 - Huiles

Produits et services

Apparatus and instruments for measuring, scanning and characterising structures, vessels, pipelines, industrial plant and metal objects; nucleonic instruments for measuring, scanning and characterising structures, vessels, pipelines, industrial plant and metal objects; industrial tomography instruments and components therefor. Measuring, testing and inspection services for metal structures, industrial plant, vessels and pipelines; nucleonic measuring, testing and inspection services; services for the inspection of subsea structures, vessels pipelines and industrial plant; industrial tomography services; pipeline integrity inspection services; structure integrity inspection services, services to identify characteristics of the contents of pipelines, vessels and structures, services to measure and detect build-up of deposits within pipelines, structures and vessels; services to measure and detect gas hydrates within pipelines; services to identify characteristics of the internal composition and structure of pipelines, vessels and structures, including corrosion and erosion detection; pig detection services.

Abrégé

The invention comprises an apparatus comprising a water-proof housing assembly comprising a housing (20) and a display panel (10, 32), and incorporating an enclosure (30) containing electrical apparatus, wherein said display panel is formed from a clear material (16) encapsulating a visual display (12) and/or a light-source (34) and said apparatus is capable of operating in water at a pressure of at least 300 bar without ingress of water into the enclosure. The apparatus may be used as an instrument or a lighting unit in sub-sea environments. The invention comprises further a light-source attachment for a powered apparatus comprising a light source embedded within a block of clear material (16) and means for mounting said block on the powered apparatus such that a connector connects the light source to a power source within the powered apparatus.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01N 23/00 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p. ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou
• G01D 11/24 - Boîtiers
• G01D 11/26 - RegardsVerres protecteursScellements pour ceux-ci

Abrégé

The invention concerns a radiation detector module (10) comprising a radiation detector (20,22), power source (24) and wireless communication means (28,30) all housed within a flame-proof enclosure (12,14). The enclosure has a portion through which wireless transmissions can pass. The radiation detector module may be suitable for use in a hazardous area containing a potentially explosive gas mixture.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01N 23/06 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de rayonnement [ondes ou particules], p. ex. rayons X ou neutrons, non couvertes par les groupes , ou en transmettant la radiation à travers le matériau et mesurant l'absorption
• G01T 1/00 - Mesure des rayons X, des rayons gamma, des radiations corpusculaires ou des radiations cosmiques
• G01T 7/00 - Détails des instruments de mesure des radiations

Produits et services

Testing, analysis and monitoring of industrial plant and industrial processes, including testing of chemical plant and process equipment including but not limited to chemical reactors, distillation columns and extraction, fractionation and separation towers; surveying services, namely, scanning of industrial process equipment, in particular using gamma radiation; Technology supervision and inspection in the field of measuring characteristics and operating parameters of industrial processes, including measuring and calculating operating characteristics of distillation columns and extraction, fractionation and separation towers; Technology supervision and inspection in the field of identification of structural characteristics and defects in industrial process equipment; Surveying services, namely, nucleonic testing and scanning services; Industrial tomography services, namely, radio tomographic imaging services

Produits et services

Testing, analysis and monitoring of industrial plant and industrial processes, including testing of chemical plant and process equipment including but not limited to chemical reactors, distillation columns and extraction, fractionation and separation towers; surveying services, namely, scanning of industrial process equipment, in particular using gamma radiation; Technology supervision and inspection in the field of measuring characteristics and operating parameters of industrial processes, including measuring and calculating operating characteristics of distillation columns and extraction, fractionation and separation towers; Technology supervision and inspection in the field of identification of structural characteristics and defects in industrial process equipment; Surveying services, namely, nucleonic testing and scanning services; Industrial tomography services, namely, radio tomographic imaging services

Produits et services

Testing, analysis and monitoring of industrial plant and industrial processes, including testing of chemical plant and process equipment including but not limited to chemical reactors, distillation columns and extraction, fractionation and separation towers Scanning of industrial process equipment, in particular using gamma radiation Measuring characteristics and operating parameters of industrial processes, including measuring and calculating operating characteristics of distillation columns and extraction, fractionation and separation towers Identification of structural characteristics and defects in industrial process equipment Nucleonic testing and scanning services Industrial tomography services.

Produits et services

Testing, analysis and monitoring of industrial plant and industrial processes, including testing of chemical plant and process equipment including but not limited to chemical reactors, distillation columns and extraction, fractionation and separation towers Scanning of industrial process equipment, in particular using gamma radiation Measuring characteristics and operating parameters of industrial processes, including measuring and calculating operating characteristics of distillation columns and extraction, fractionation and separation towers Identification of structural characteristics and defects in industrial process equipment Nucleonic testing and scanning services Industrial tomography services.

Produits et services

(1) Testing, analysis and monitoring of industrial plant and industrial processes, namely, testing of chemical plant and process equipment, namely, chemical reactors, distillation columns, extraction columns, fractionation towers, separation towers, knock-out drums and other industrial apparatus for separating materials used in refining, biofuels, distilleries, natural gas processing, petrochemical , pharmaceuticals, steel, paper and aluminum production industries; scanning of industrial process equipment, in particular using gamma radiation; measuring characteristics and operating parameters of industrial processes, namely, measuring and calculating process and operating characteristics of distillation columns and extraction, fractionation and separation towers, knock-out drums and other industrial apparatus for separating materials used in refining, biofuels, distilleries, natural gas processing, petrochemical, pharmaceuticals, steel, paper and aluminum production industries; identification of structural characteristics and defects in industrial process equipment; nucleonic testing and scanning services; industrial tomography services

Produits et services

(1) Testing, analysis and monitoring of industrial plant and industrial processes, namely, testing of chemical plant and process equipment, namely, chemical reactors, distillation columns, extraction columns, fractionation towers, separation towers, knock-out drums and other industrial apparatus for separating materials used in refining, biofuels, distilleries, natural gas processing, petrochemical , pharmaceuticals, steel, paper and aluminum production industries; scanning of industrial process equipment, in particular using gamma radiation; measuring characteristics and operating parameters of industrial processes, namely, measuring and calculating process and operating characteristics of distillation columns and extraction, fractionation and separation towers, knock-out drums and other industrial apparatus for separating materials used in refining, biofuels, distilleries, natural gas processing, petrochemical, pharmaceuticals, steel, paper and aluminum production industries; identification of structural characteristics and defects in industrial process equipment; nucleonic testing and scanning services; industrial tomography services

Produits et services

Nucleonic instruments for measuring, scanning and characterizing structures, vessels, pipelines, industrial plant and metal objects; industrial tomography instruments and components therefor Measuring, testing and inspection services for metal structures, industrial plants, vessels and pipelines, excluding safety inspection services; nucleonic measuring, testing and inspection services; nucleonic measuring, testing and inspection services, excluding safety inspection services; services for the inspection of subsea structures, vessels pipelines and industrial plant; services for the inspection of subsea structures, vessels pipelines and industrial plant, excluding safety inspection services; industrial tomography services; industrial tomography services, namely, radio tomographic imaging services; pipeline integrity inspection services; structure integrity inspection services, services to identify characteristics of the contents of pipelines, [ vessels and structures, ] services to measure and detect build-up of deposits within pipelines [ , structures and vessels ] ; structure integrity inspection services, excluding safety inspection services; services to identify characteristics of the contents of pipelines [ , vessels and structures ] ; services to measure and detect build-up of deposits within pipelines [ , structures and vessels ] ; [ pig detection services; ] services to measure and detect gas hydrates within pipelines; services to identify characteristics of the internal composition and structure of pipelines, [ vessels and structures, ] including corrosion and erosion detection [ ; pipeline pig detection services ]

Produits et services

Nucleonic instruments for measuring, scanning and characterising structures, vessels, pipelines, industrial plant and metal objects; industrial tomography instruments and components therefor, none of the aforesaid goods being instruments for use in connection with sports and medical treadmills, ergometers or ergometry devices. Measuring, testing and inspection services for metal structures, industrial plant, vessels and pipelines; nucleonic measuring, testing and inspection services; services for the inspection of subsea structures, vessels pipelines and industrial plant; industrial tomography services; pipeline integrity inspection services; structure integrity inspection services; services to identify characteristics of the contents of pipelines, vessels and structures, services to measure and detect build-up of deposits within pipelines, structures and vessels; services to measure and detect gas hydrates within pipelines; services to identify characteristics of the internal composition and structure of pipelines, vessels and structures, including corrosion and erosion detection; pig detection services.

Abrégé

The invention concerns a method and apparatus for determining the location of a phase boundary such as a fill level, in a vessel. The method comprises the steps of providing at least one source of radiation capable of emitting radiation through a portion of the interior of the vessel, providing a plurality of radiation detectors, each detector being capable of detecting, within a part of said measurement range, radiation emitted by the source and providing a data processing means for calculation of the position of the phase boundary from the amount of radiation detected by the detectors, characterised in that the data processing means calculates the position of the phase boundary from the amount of radiation detected by the detectors by (i) in a first step, determining within which detector stage the phase boundary is located and then (ii) in a second step, determining the position of the phase boundary within the detector stage determined in (i).

Classes IPC  ?

• G01F 23/288 - Rayons XRayons gamma

Abrégé

The invention concerns a method of marking a hydrocarbon liquid comprising the step of adding to said liquid, as a tracer compound, a compound of Formula (I) or Formula (II): wherein at least one of R1-R6 in Formula (I) and at least one of R7-R14 in Formula (II) is selected from: i. a bromine or fluorine atom; ii. a partially or fully halogenated alkyl group; iii. a branched or cyclic C4-C20 alkyl group; iv. an aliphatic substituent linking two positions selected from R1-R6 in Formula (I) to one another or two positions selected from R7-R14 in Formula (II) to one another; or v. a phenyl group substituted with a halogen atom, an aliphatic group or halogenated aliphatic group and none of R1-R6 in Formula (I) and none of R7-R14 in Formula (II) being a sulphonate group or COOR15, where R15 represents H, C1-C20 alkyl, C2-C20 alkenyl, C2- C20 alkynyl, C3-C15 cycloalkyl or aryl.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01N 33/28 - Huiles

Abrégé

The invention provides an apparatus and method for measuring a property of a gas, such as the amount of liquid in a stream of the gas. The apparatus comprises a source of beta particles (20), a detector (23) capable of detecting beta particles, means (18) to support said source and said detector spaced apart from each other such that gas may enter the space between the source and detector and that the source is positioned to emit beta particles towards said detector; wherein said detector comprises a scintillation material in optical communication with a photodetector (26), and means (24) to physically isolate said photodetector from said gas.

Classes IPC  ?

• G21K 5/00 - Dispositifs d'irradiation

Abrégé

An instrument adapted for the determination of fluid levels within a vessel by the comparison of the density of the fluid along the length of the instrument, said instrument comprising: (i) at least one generally linear source array comprising a plurality of sources of penetrating radiation, shielding and collimation means and a source supporting structure for supporting the sources and shielding and collimation means in a linear array (ii) at least one generally linear detector array comprising a plurality of radiation detectors, supported on a detector support structure, capable of detecting radiation emitted by the sources, and (iii) means to position the source and a respective detector array such that (a) radiation emitted from each of the sources is capable of following a linear path from the source, through the vessel and material to at least a respective one of the detectors forming a part of the respective detector array, and (b) the linear axis of the source array and the linear axis of its respective detector array are substantially parallel to each other (iv) means for analyzing the detector output signals to determine the density of the medium traversed by the beams of radiation in passing from a source to a detector characterized in that the detector support structure and/or its associated electrical circuits and connectors is formed from a plurality of modular portions, each modular portion being adapted to be joined to an adjacent portion to provide a detector array of the required length.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01F 23/00 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme
• G01F 23/288 - Rayons XRayons gamma

Abrégé

wherein all of said components (a)-(c) are capable of being enclosed in an elongate, radiation-permeable housing having a cross-sectional area which is substantially uniform along the length of the housing. A detector apparatus may contain a plurality of such detector assemblies contained within a single housing. The detector is preferably an elongate plastic scintillator.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01F 23/288 - Rayons XRayons gamma
• G01T 1/203 - Mesure de l'intensité de radiation avec des détecteurs à scintillation le détecteur étant fait de matières plastiques

Abrégé

An apparatus and method for the identification of different phases (11-20) in a multi-phase medium includes at least two arrays (26A, 26B) of ultrasound transducers capable of transmitting and receiving ultrasound through the medium separating them. The method and apparatus is useful for the location of phase interfaces in vessels such as oil separators.

Classes IPC  ?

• G01F 23/28 - Indication ou mesure du niveau des liquides ou des matériaux solides fluents, p. ex. indication en fonction du volume ou indication au moyen d'un signal d'alarme en mesurant des variables physiques autres que les dimensions linéaires, la pression ou le poids, selon le niveau à mesurer, p. ex. par la différence de transfert de chaleur de vapeur ou d'eau en mesurant les variations des paramètres des ondes électromagnétiques ou acoustiques, appliquées directement au liquide ou au matériau solide fluent
• G01N 13/00 - Recherche des effets de surface ou de couche limite, p. ex. pouvoir mouillantRecherche des effets de diffusionAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant les effets superficiels, limites ou de diffusion

Produits et services

Chemical products and compounds for use in industry; radioactive materials for use in industrial processes; chemical compounds for use as tracers for diagnostic and identification purposes. Scientific and measuring apparatus and instruments; electrical and electronic apparatus and instruments all for analysis, measurement or control; parts and fittings therefor; radiological apparatus for industrial purposes, radiation-measuring instruments; apparatus and instruments for monitoring plant and processes; apparatus and instruments for measuring density, fluid flow and process parameters; apparatus and instruments for scanning industrial processes and process plant; apparatus for measuring temperature; apparatus and instruments for measurement of fluid levels and interfaces; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods. Training services relating to radiological protection, radiation, radiological safety, risk assessment, and the design of safe systems of work. Scientific and technological services and research and design relating thereto; industrial analysis and research services; services for the testing of plant; scanning, measurement and diagnostics services for industrial processes and plant; measurement services for industrial processes; measurement services for monitoring and characterising fluid flow; advice services relating to radiological protection, radiation, radiological safety, risk assessment, and the design of safe systems of work; process diagnostics services; design of apparatus and instruments for measuring; calibration and testing services for radiological apparatus and radiological measurement instruments; pipeline monitoring and tracking services; services for evaluating the efficiency of plant and the detection of flaws and weaknesses in the said plant.

Produits et services

NUCLEONIC APPARATUS AND INSTRUMENTS, NAMELY, PROCESS VESSEL DENSITY PROFILERS FOR MEASURING THE RESPECTIVE DENSITIES OF DIFFERENT LIQUIDS, GASES AND SOLIDS PRESENT IN A SINGLE PROCESS STREAM; NUCLEONIC APPARATUS AND INSTRUMENTS, NAMELY, PROCESS DENSITY PROFILERS FOR MEASURING AND ANALYZING THE DIFFERENT LIQUIDS, GASES AND SOLIDS PRESENT IN A SINGLE PROCESS STREAM; NUCLEONIC MEASURING APPARATUS, NAMELY, PROCESS VESSEL DENSITY PROFILERS FOR USE IN THE REFINERY OF OIL, GAS AND PETROLEUM

Produits et services

Nucleonic apparatus and instruments for measuring the respective densities of different liquids, glasses and/or solids present in a single process stream; nucleonic apparatus and instruments for measuring, analysing, and controlling the different liquids, gasses and solids present in a single process stream; nucleonic measuring apparatus for use in the refinery of oil, gas and petroleum. Advisory, consultancy and provision of technical information concerning the use of nucleonic apparatus and instruments for measurement, analysis and control of different liquids, gases and solids in a single process stream; advisory, consultancy and provision of technical information relating to the use of nucleonic apparatus and instruments in the oil, gas and petroleum refining process.

Produits et services

ELECTRICAL APPARATUS AND INSTRUMENTS, AND PARTS AND FITTINGS THEREFOR, FOR MEASURING THE PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS OF INDUSTRIAL PROCESS VESSELS SUCH AS STORAGE TANKS, ROAD AND RAIL TANKERS, SEPARATORS, HEAT EXCHANGERS, PIPELINES, DISTILLATION COLUMNS AND REACTORS; APPARATUS AND INSTRUMENTS FOR MEASURING LEVELS OF RADIOACTIVITY IN INDUSTRIAL PROCESS VESSELS SUCH AS STORAGE TANKS, ROAD AND RAIL TANKERS, SEPARATORS, HEAT EXCHANGERS, PIPELINES, DISTILLATION COLUMNS AND REACTORS; NUCLEONIC INSTRUMENTS FOR MEASURING THE LEVELS OF HYDROGENOUS MATERIALS SUCH AS HYDROCARBONS, AQUEOUS LIQUIDS AND PETROCHEMICALS IN INDUSTRIAL PROCESS VESSELS SUCH AS STORAGE TANKS, ROAD AND RAIL TANKERS, SEPARATORS, HEAT EXCHANGERS, PIPELINES, DISTILLATION COLUMNS AND REACTORS; APPARATUS AND INSTRUMENTS FOR MEASURING AND CONTROLLING LEVELS OF HYDROGENOUS MATERIALS SUCH AS HYDROCARBONS, AQUEOUS LIQUIDS AND PETROCHEMICALS IN INDUSTRIAL PROCESS VESSELS SUCH AS STORAGE TANKS, ROAD AND RAIL TANKERS, SEPARATORS, HEAT EXCHANGERS, PIPELINES, DISTILLATION COLUMNS AND REACTORS TECHNICAL CONSULTING FOR PROVIDING IMPROVED EFFICIENCY IN THE OPERATION OF INDUSTRIAL PROCESS VESSELS SUCH AS STORAGE TANKS, ROAD AND RAIL TANKERS, SEPARATORS, HEAT EXCHANGERS, PIPELINES, DISTILLATION COLUMNS AND REACTORS