Billy Gene Reid

US Patent:

7036596, May 2, 2006

Filed:

Sep 22, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/946916

Inventors:

Billy Joe Reid - Houston TX, US

Assignee:

Sonsub Inc. - Houston TX

International Classification:

F28D 15/00

US Classification:

166302, 166304, 165 45, 16510421

Abstract:

A method and apparatus for heating a portion of a subsea structure is provided. The method includes pumping a fluid through a length of tubing such that the temperature of the fluid increases. The temperature increase of the fluid is created by friction in the tubing, and may be also be created by at least one pressure reducing device such as an orifice, pressure reducing valve, or relief valve. A subsea structure may be heated by transferring heat from fluid circulating in a closed loop configuration or by direct application of fluid to the subsea structure using a nozzle. A remotely operated vehicle may be utilized to transport some or all of the equipment necessary, including pumps, tubing, heat exchangers, nozzles and tanks. The remotely operated vehicle provides power to the pumps used for circulating fluid through the tubing.

US Patent:

41311272, Dec 26, 1978

Filed:

Jan 28, 1977

Appl. No.:

5/763319

Inventors:

Jose V. Ferro - Houston TX
Vincent M. Morales - Katy TX
Billy G. Reid - Houston TX

International Classification:

F16K 3506

US Classification:

1373846

Abstract:

Disclosed is a valve for selectively preventing fluid flow along a flow line. A plunger of a locking mechanism moves a valve stem between a first position, in which the valve is in an open configuration, and a second position in which the valve stem presses a resilient diaphragm into sealing engagement with an annular seat circumscribing an outlet port resulting in a closed configuration for the valve. The valve stem may be moved from the second position to the first position only by unlocking the locking mechanism. In the embodiment shown, the valve is interposed along a fuel flow line between a fuel supply and an engine in a motor vehicle. Inlet and outlet flow line receiving means are integrated in a plastic housing, which includes two components riveted together.