Harold L. Stiles - Vallejo CA Knud B. Pedersen - Livermore CA Shyam N. Shukla - Fremont CA
Assignee:
Ever-Level Foundation Systems, Inc. - San Rafael CA
International Classification:
E04B 198
US Classification:
521674
Abstract:
A seismic isolation system with a plurality of ball-and-socket joints attaching a base structure to a plurality of foundation pads or piers. A plurality of pads or piers 3, 13 form a foundation structure. A seismic isolation bearing 20 attaches a pad to the floor 1 of a building or other structure. The seismic isolation bearing includes a joint 22 attached to an elastic element 12. The seismic isolation bearing allows tilting of the pad in relation to the base structure in response to vertical movement of a foundation pad. Additionally, rotation of the joint works in conjunction with the elastic element to reduce the shear deformation in the elastic element in response to transverse movement of the foundation pad.
Oil/Gas Separator For Installation At Burning Wells
Carol T. Alonso - Orinda CA Donald A. Bender - Dublin CA Barry R. Bowman - Livermore CA Alan K. Burnham - Livermore CA Dwayne A. Chesnut - Pleasanton CA William J. Comfort - Livermore CA Lloyd G. Guymon - Livermore CA Carl D. Henning - Livermore CA Knud B. Pedersen - Livermore CA Joseph A. Sefcik - Tracy CA Joseph A. Smith - Livermore CA Mark S. Strauch - Livermore CA
Assignee:
The United States of America as represented by the United States Department of Energy - Washington DC
International Classification:
A62C 300
US Classification:
169 69
Abstract:
An oil/gas separator is disclosed that can be utilized to return the burning wells in Kuwait to production. Advantageously, a crane is used to install the separator at a safe distance from the well. The gas from the well is burned off at the site, and the oil is immediately pumped into Kuwait's oil gathering system. Diverters inside the separator prevent the oil jet coming out of the well from reaching the top vents where the gas is burned. The oil falls back down, and is pumped from an annular oil catcher at the bottom of the separator, or from the concrete cellar surrounding the well.