CA1161240A - Method for covering an underground brine sump using crude oil - Google Patents
Method for covering an underground brine sump using crude oilInfo
- Publication number
- CA1161240A CA1161240A CA000378973A CA378973A CA1161240A CA 1161240 A CA1161240 A CA 1161240A CA 000378973 A CA000378973 A CA 000378973A CA 378973 A CA378973 A CA 378973A CA 1161240 A CA1161240 A CA 1161240A
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- crude oil
- covering
- pas
- cavity
- sump
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Expired
Links
- 239000012267 brine Substances 0.000 title claims abstract description 27
- HPALAKNZSZLMCH-UHFFFAOYSA-M sodium;chloride;hydrate Chemical compound O.[Na+].[Cl-] HPALAKNZSZLMCH-UHFFFAOYSA-M 0.000 title claims abstract description 27
- 239000010779 crude oil Substances 0.000 title claims abstract description 20
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 title claims abstract description 10
- 229910001868 water Inorganic materials 0.000 claims abstract description 24
- XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N water Substances O XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims abstract description 20
- 150000003839 salts Chemical class 0.000 claims abstract description 12
- 239000000126 substance Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 8
- 229930195733 hydrocarbon Natural products 0.000 claims abstract description 6
- 150000002430 hydrocarbons Chemical class 0.000 claims abstract description 6
- 230000005484 gravity Effects 0.000 claims abstract description 5
- 239000007788 liquid Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 5
- 125000004432 carbon atom Chemical group C* 0.000 claims abstract description 3
- 238000003860 storage Methods 0.000 claims description 11
- 239000003921 oil Substances 0.000 description 23
- 239000007789 gas Substances 0.000 description 21
- 238000002474 experimental method Methods 0.000 description 9
- 238000009792 diffusion process Methods 0.000 description 6
- VNWKTOKETHGBQD-UHFFFAOYSA-N methane Chemical compound C VNWKTOKETHGBQD-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 6
- 238000010521 absorption reaction Methods 0.000 description 4
- 238000005259 measurement Methods 0.000 description 4
- 239000000203 mixture Substances 0.000 description 4
- 230000004888 barrier function Effects 0.000 description 3
- 229920006395 saturated elastomer Polymers 0.000 description 3
- ATUOYWHBWRKTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N Propane Chemical compound CCC ATUOYWHBWRKTHZ-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
- 239000010426 asphalt Substances 0.000 description 2
- 230000006399 behavior Effects 0.000 description 2
- 230000015572 biosynthetic process Effects 0.000 description 2
- 230000000903 blocking effect Effects 0.000 description 2
- 239000001273 butane Substances 0.000 description 2
- 238000001035 drying Methods 0.000 description 2
- 230000000694 effects Effects 0.000 description 2
- 239000012634 fragment Substances 0.000 description 2
- 238000009434 installation Methods 0.000 description 2
- IJDNQMDRQITEOD-UHFFFAOYSA-N n-butane Chemical compound CCCC IJDNQMDRQITEOD-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
- OFBQJSOFQDEBGM-UHFFFAOYSA-N n-pentane Natural products CCCCC OFBQJSOFQDEBGM-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
- 239000003345 natural gas Substances 0.000 description 2
- 229920000642 polymer Polymers 0.000 description 2
- 230000000379 polymerizing effect Effects 0.000 description 2
- 239000011435 rock Substances 0.000 description 2
- 239000012266 salt solution Substances 0.000 description 2
- 238000007789 sealing Methods 0.000 description 2
- 238000009736 wetting Methods 0.000 description 2
- 230000032683 aging Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000004075 alteration Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000013459 approach Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000004891 communication Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000011156 evaluation Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000000605 extraction Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000013505 freshwater Substances 0.000 description 1
- 230000003301 hydrolyzing effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000002386 leaching Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000003915 liquefied petroleum gas Substances 0.000 description 1
- 230000007774 longterm Effects 0.000 description 1
- 230000014759 maintenance of location Effects 0.000 description 1
- 239000002480 mineral oil Substances 0.000 description 1
- 235000010446 mineral oil Nutrition 0.000 description 1
- 239000004814 polyurethane Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000001294 propane Substances 0.000 description 1
- 229920003002 synthetic resin Polymers 0.000 description 1
- 239000000057 synthetic resin Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000012360 testing method Methods 0.000 description 1
- 238000012546 transfer Methods 0.000 description 1
Classifications
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65G—TRANSPORT OR STORAGE DEVICES, e.g. CONVEYORS FOR LOADING OR TIPPING, SHOP CONVEYOR SYSTEMS OR PNEUMATIC TUBE CONVEYORS
- B65G5/00—Storing fluids in natural or artificial cavities or chambers in the earth
Landscapes
- Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- Environmental & Geological Engineering (AREA)
- General Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- Geology (AREA)
- Filling Or Discharging Of Gas Storage Vessels (AREA)
- Production Of Liquid Hydrocarbon Mixture For Refining Petroleum (AREA)
- Drying Of Gases (AREA)
- Solid Fuels And Fuel-Associated Substances (AREA)
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEP3021064.1 | 1980-06-04 | ||
| DE3021064A DE3021064C2 (de) | 1980-06-04 | 1980-06-04 | Verfahren zum Abdecken des Sumpfes von Kavernen |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA1161240A true CA1161240A (en) | 1984-01-31 |
Family
ID=6103884
Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA000378973A Expired CA1161240A (en) | 1980-06-04 | 1981-06-03 | Method for covering an underground brine sump using crude oil |
Country Status (8)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| US (1) | US4403887A (ref) |
| CA (1) | CA1161240A (ref) |
| DE (1) | DE3021064C2 (ref) |
| DK (1) | DK248681A (ref) |
| ES (1) | ES8300926A1 (ref) |
| FR (1) | FR2483897A1 (ref) |
| GB (1) | GB2080870B (ref) |
| NL (1) | NL8102692A (ref) |
Families Citing this family (4)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE3231349A1 (de) * | 1982-08-24 | 1984-03-01 | Ruhrgas Ag, 4300 Essen | Verfahren zum abdecken des sumpfes von kavernen |
| US4596490A (en) * | 1984-03-15 | 1986-06-24 | Texas Brine Corporation | Underground storage chambers and methods therefore |
| DE3927906C1 (ref) * | 1989-08-24 | 1991-02-14 | Energieversorgung Weser-Ems Ag, 2900 Oldenburg, De | |
| DE3927905C1 (en) * | 1989-08-24 | 1991-02-21 | Energieversorgung Weser-Ems Ag, 2900 Oldenburg, De | Natural gas storage in salt cavern - involves introduction of methanol to prevent condensation and ice formation |
Family Cites Families (8)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US2942424A (en) * | 1957-03-11 | 1960-06-28 | Phillips Petroleum Co | Contamination prevention in underground storage |
| US3095263A (en) * | 1961-12-27 | 1963-06-25 | Texaco Inc | Method and composition for inhibiting evaporation of water |
| US3745770A (en) * | 1971-12-08 | 1973-07-17 | Dow Chemical Co | Method for the subterranean storage and withdrawal of a liquid |
| DD104951A1 (ref) * | 1973-05-30 | 1974-04-05 | ||
| DE2346740B2 (de) * | 1973-09-17 | 1978-11-30 | Bergwerksverband Gmbh, 4300 Essen | Verfahren zur Abdichtung des Gasraumes von Salzkavernen gegenüber Bodensalzlösungen |
| DE2539720C2 (de) * | 1975-09-06 | 1982-04-29 | Deutsche Texaco Ag, 2000 Hamburg | Verfahren zur Schaumabdeckung der Sumpfoberfläche einer Gaskaverne |
| US4099915A (en) * | 1977-07-13 | 1978-07-11 | Texaco Inc. | Method for retarding the evaporation of water |
| US4209271A (en) * | 1978-08-10 | 1980-06-24 | Chicago Bridge & Iron Company | Storage tank with liquid insulator for storing cryogenic fluids using water displacement |
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1980
- 1980-06-04 DE DE3021064A patent/DE3021064C2/de not_active Expired
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1981
- 1981-06-02 US US06/269,736 patent/US4403887A/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 1981-06-02 FR FR8110890A patent/FR2483897A1/fr active Granted
- 1981-06-03 GB GB8117010A patent/GB2080870B/en not_active Expired
- 1981-06-03 ES ES502723A patent/ES8300926A1/es not_active Expired
- 1981-06-03 NL NL8102692A patent/NL8102692A/nl not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1981-06-03 CA CA000378973A patent/CA1161240A/en not_active Expired
- 1981-06-04 DK DK248681A patent/DK248681A/da not_active Application Discontinuation
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
|---|---|
| ES502723A0 (es) | 1982-11-01 |
| NL8102692A (nl) | 1982-01-04 |
| FR2483897B1 (ref) | 1985-05-24 |
| FR2483897A1 (fr) | 1981-12-11 |
| DK248681A (da) | 1981-12-05 |
| GB2080870A (en) | 1982-02-10 |
| GB2080870B (en) | 1983-12-07 |
| ES8300926A1 (es) | 1982-11-01 |
| DE3021064A1 (de) | 1981-12-17 |
| US4403887A (en) | 1983-09-13 |
| DE3021064C2 (de) | 1985-06-27 |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| MKEX | Expiry |