Method and apparatus for unplugging hydrocarbon drains or vents

摘要

Embodiments of an apparatus can be used for unplugging a component of a hydrocarbon transportation or storage unit. Embodiments can include a main body, which can have a central passage through a length of the main body; a secondary passage transverse to the central passage; and a connector end operable to connect the body to the component. Embodiments of the apparatus can also include a valve in fluid communication with the secondary passage, a pressure gauge in fluid communication with the valve, a system connector in fluid communication with the valve, operable to connect the apparatus to a dosed system, and a poker rod operable to move within the central passage of the main body.

主权项

1. An apparatus for unplugging an outlet and venting or draining a fluid through the outlet, the apparatus comprising:
a main body comprising:
a central passage through a length of the main body, the central passage being coaxial with an outlet;a secondary passage extending transverse to, and from the central passage through a first side of the main body;a connector end operable to connect the body to the outlet, the connector end being coaxial with the central passage; a valve in fluid communication with the secondary passage, the valve joined with and spaced from, the first side of the main body; a pressure gauge in fluid communication with the valve, the pressure gauge joined with and spaced from, the first side of the main body; a closed system in fluid communication with the valve through a system connector; and a poker rod operable to move axially along the central passage of the main body.