Self-cleaning windows for downhole and process chemistry environment

US2016290102A1 · US · A1

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Publication numberUS-2016290102-A1
Application numberUS-201414440541-A
CountryUS
Kind codeA1
Filing dateApr 2, 2014
Priority dateApr 2, 2014
Publication dateOct 6, 2016
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Disclosed herein are methods including applying a photo-activated catalyst to a window, directing an ultraviolet light onto the window, producing a bleach via an oxidation reaction, and breaking down organic compounds located on the window using the bleach. Also disclosed herein are systems including an ultraviolet light source and a window having a photo-activated catalyst layer.

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What is claimed is: 1 . A method for maintaining a clean window for fluid analysis, the method comprising: applying a photo-activated catalyst to a window; directing an ultraviolet light onto the window; producing a bleach via an oxidation reaction; and breaking down organic compounds located on the window using the bleach. 2 . The method of claim 1 , wherein the window is located in a wellbore. 3 . The method of claim 1 , wh…

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What does patent US2016290102A1 cover?
Disclosed herein are methods including applying a photo-activated catalyst to a window, directing an ultraviolet light onto the window, producing a bleach via an oxidation reaction, and breaking down organic compounds located on the window using the bleach. Also disclosed herein are systems including an ultraviolet light source and a window having a photo-activated catalyst layer.
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Halliburton Energy Services Inc
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification E21B37/00. Mapped technology areas include Fixed Constructions.
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Publication date Thu Oct 06 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (A1). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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