Method and apparatus for recovering a gas from a gas hydrate located on the ocean floor

Patent · Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 2001

OSTI ID:874037

Wyatt, Douglas E ^[1]

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1. Aiken, SC

A method and apparatus for recovering a gas from a gas hydrate on the ocean floor includes a flexible cover, a plurality of steerable base members secured to the cover, and a steerable mining module. A suitable source for inflating the cover over the gas hydrate deposit is provided. The mining module, positioned on the gas hydrate deposit, is preferably connected to the cover by a control cable. A gas retrieval conduit or hose extends upwardly from the cover to be connected to a support ship on the ocean surface.

• Research Organization: Savannah River Site (SRS), Aiken, SC (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC09-96SR18500
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by Department of Energy (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 6299256
• OSTI ID: 874037
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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source
inflating
deposit
provided
positioned
preferably
connected
control
cable
retrieval
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surface
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gas hydrate
suitable source
preferably connected
ocean surface
extends upwardly
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