Tank bottom restoration process

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PATENT NO 6432331
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08829863

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A process for restoring the damaged bottom of a storage tank. The process is initiated by preparing a slurry containing unconsolidated solids and a gelation solution. The gelation solution includes an aqueous liquid solvent, a crosslinkable polymer, and a crosslinking agent. The slurry is placed on the internal bottom surface of the storage tank in a sufficient volume to fully cover the surface. The gelation solution is then gelled substantially to completion in the storage tank to form a gel that binds the unconsolidated solids and converts the slurry into a hardened conglomeration. The hardened conglomeration provides a coat over the internal bottom surface of the storage tank to prevent further damage to the bottom of the tank and leakage therethrough.

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MARATHON OIL COMPANY539 SOUTH MAIN STREET FINDLAY OH 45840

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hutchison, Bradley D San Angelo, TX 2 94
Ogden, Becky L Midland, TX 1 0
Southwell, George P Denver, CO 4 53

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