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12-09-2023 дата публикации

Способ биокаталитической анаэробной трансформации экстрактов из нефти и нефтяных фракций, содержащих химически окисленные соединения серы

Номер: RU2803334C2

Изобретение относится к биотехнологии. Способ биокаталитической анаэробной трансформации экстрактов из нефти и нефтяных фракций, содержащих химически окисленные соединения серы, включает в себя: 1) подачу в метангенерирующий анаэробный реактор водной среды с рН 7,8-8,5, приготовленной на основе этанольного экстракта, содержащего органические окисленные формы серы в концентрации до 360 мкМ из сырой нефти или разных нефтяных фракций: вакуумного газойля, нефтяного газоконденсата, прямогонной бензиновой фракции, прямогонной дизельной фракции, и ХПК в концентрации 6,7-11,9 г/л; 2) загрузку в реактор биокатализатора, состоящего из смеси гранул криогеля поливинилового спирта, ПВС, содержащих иммобилизованные методом включения клетки разных микроорганизмов, при следующем их соотношении: 75-80 масс. % гранул, содержащих клетки активного анаэробного метаногенного ила, 10-15 масс. % гранул, содержащих клетки Desulfovibrio desulfuricans и 5-10 масс. % гранул, содержащих клетки Rodococcus opacus; 3) ...

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10-08-2015 дата публикации

СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ СМАЗКИ ОБЪЕМНЫХ РАСШИРИТЕЛЬНЫХ МАШИН

Номер: RU2559656C2
Принадлежит: ОРКАН ЭНЕРДЖИ ГМБХ (DE)

Изобретение относится к энергетике, в частности к способу смазки расширительной машины, при котором осуществляют подачу от испарителя рабочей среды, которая содержит смазочное средство, а также осуществляют отделение части смазочного средства от рабочей среды, причём подача рабочей среды в расширительную машину осуществляется с содержанием смазочного средства, уменьшенным вследствие отделения по меньшей мере части смазочного средства. Также представлены система смазки, а также паровая электростанция, которая включает в себя систему смазки согласно изобретению. 3 н. и 11 з.п. ф-лы, 2 ил.

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21-02-2018 дата публикации

УСТАНОВКА И СПОСОБ ДЛЯ ОСУЩЕСТВЛЕНИЯ КОНТАКТИРОВАНИЯ И РАЗДЕЛЕНИЯ ПО МЕНЬШЕЙ МЕРЕ ДВУХ НЕСМЕШИВАЮЩИХСЯ ЖИДКОСТЕЙ

Номер: RU2645483C2
Принадлежит: МЕРИЧЕМ КОМПАНИ (US)

В изобретении описан модернизированный контактор/сепаратор типа “волокно-пленка”, в котором обеспечивается зона ускоренной коалесценции с помощью разделительного устройства, присоединенного к защитному кожуху, который содержит пучок вертикально подвешенных волокон с большой площадью поверхности, причем в зоне ускоренной коалесценции осуществляется отклонение части смеси несмешивающихся жидкостей в радиальном направлении, которое не параллельно вертикальной оси подвешенных волокон, и отклоненная часть жидкостей контактирует с коалесцирующим слоем для обеспечения коалесценции по меньшей мере одной жидкости в маленькие капли. Изобретение позволяет добиться осаждения несмешивающихся жидкостей в отдельные фазовые слои, и для раздельного вывода жидкости, имеющей более высокую плотность, и жидкости, имеющей более низкую плотность, используются первое и второе выпускные отверстия. 3 н. и 11 з.п. ф-лы, 3 ил.

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22-04-2022 дата публикации

АЛКИЛАМИНОВАЯ КОМПОЗИЦИЯ ДЛЯ ОЧИСТКИ ВОДЫ ОТ ТЯЖЕЛЫХ МЕТАЛЛОВ, ТВЕРДЫХ ВЗВЕШЕННЫХ ЧАСТИЦ, НЕФТИ И НЕФТЕПРОДУКТОВ

Номер: RU2770839C1

Изобретение относится к области органической химии и может быть использовано для очистки питьевых и сточных вод предприятий различных отраслей промышленности от тяжелых металлов, в том числе хрома, цинка и марганца, а также твердых взвешенных частиц, нефти и нефтепродуктов. Алкиламиновая композиция содержит, мас. %: гексаметафосфат натрия 5-20, алкиламинофосфонат натрия 30, оксиэтилендифосфоновая кислота 1, вода гидратационная 49-64. Изобретение позволяет получить эффективную композицию для очистки воды от тяжелых металлов, а также отделить нефтепродукты от воды. 2 табл.

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19-04-2018 дата публикации

Аппарат для разделения эмульсий

Номер: RU178810U1

Предложенное решение относится к области разделения эмульсий фильтрацией, в частности к области очистки жидкостей от маслонефтепродуктов и органических веществ. Может быть использовано в нефтедобывающей, химической, нефтехимической, пищевой, фармацевтической, машиностроительной и других отраслях промышленности, а также в системах очистки сточных вод.Аппарат для разделения эмульсий содержит корпус, в котором размещена фильтрующая загрузка. В качестве фильтрующей загрузки используются гранулы, сформированные из измельченных частиц диатомита и обожженные при температуре 700-1000°С, что обеспечивает спекание частиц диатомита между собой при сохранении имеющихся между частицами пор.При очистке воды от нефти фильтровальную засыпку предварительно заливают чистой водой, которая заполняет поры гранул, создав в местах выхода пор на поверхность гранулы зоны несмачиваемые для нефти (дисперсной фазы). Только после этого приступают к фильтрации водонефтяной эмульсии через слой диатомитовых гранул.Поскольку ...

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05-05-2021 дата публикации

Трехфазный сепаратор

Номер: RU204076U1

Полезная модель относится к нефтяной промышленности, в частности к устройствам для подготовки нефти и разделения газожидкостной смеси на составляющие компоненты (ШФЛУ/нефть, газ, воду) при промысловой подготовке нефти и газа. Трехфазный сепаратор обеспечивает повышение эффективности и качества процесса подготовки широкой фракции легких углеводородов и разделения газожидкостной смеси на составляющие компоненты при упрощении изготовления конструкции и использования устройства, повышении качества контроля и регулирования технологического процесса. Также позволяет расширить технические возможности процесса подготовки нефти. Трехфазный сепаратор содержит корпус, вертикальную разделительную переливную перегородку, установленную в корпусе с разделением последнего на входную и выходную секции, сообщенные между собой в верхней части корпуса, трубопровод ввода газожидкостной смеси, установленный во входной секции, штуцер вывода газообразной среды и штуцера вывода легкой и тяжелой фракций жидких сред, установленные в выходной и входной секциях соответственно, водосборник. Штуцер ввода газожидкостной смеси расположен в нижней торцевой части корпуса, с наружной стороны корпуса штуцер соединен с трубопроводом ввода газожидкостной смеси, выше штуцера ввода смеси в вертикальной плоскости дополнительно расположен штуцер ввода газа, соединенный с наружной стороны корпуса с одним концом трубопровода ввода газа, выполненным в вертикальной плоскости параллельно трубопроводу ввода газожидкостной смеси, а другим концом соединен с трубопроводом ввода газожидкостной смеси, при этом трубопроводы ввода газожидкостной смеси и газа соединены вертикальными трубными газоотводами, между штуцером ввода смеси и первой перемычкой на трубопроводе подачи смеси дополнительно установлен струевыпрямитель, внутри корпуса трубопроводы ввода газожидкостной смеси и газа размещены параллельно друг другу в вертикальной плоскости и выполнены на концах с горизонтальными отверстиями, размещенными в горизонтальной ...

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14-02-2023 дата публикации

Способ подготовки нефти и десорбционная колонна для его осуществления

Номер: RU2790067C1

Изобретение относится к нефтегазодобывающей промышленности, а именно к способам и устройствам подготовки нефти при дегазации, обезвоживании и обессоливании. Изобретение касается способа подготовки нефти, включающего очистку нефти в как минимум в двух входных ступенях сепарации от механических примесей и свободной воды и газа, отбор воды из резервуара-отстойника и последующую прокачку сырьевым насосом очищенной нефти через путевой подогреватель для нагрева выше 60°С, но не выше температуры кипения легких фракций нефти, через как минимум две ступени обезвоживания и обессоливания нефти с подачей между ними пресной промывочной воды, последующую подачу в десорбционную колонну с продувкой газом и подачей реагентов, и потом через выходной сепаратор и резервуар товарной нефти, причем механические примеси, воду и газ из сепараторов и резервуаров отводят в системы сбора и/или утилизации. После первой ступени сепарации нефть нагревается до температуры 20-35°С теплообменником за счет прокачки через ...

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10-12-2016 дата публикации

УСТАНОВКА ДЛЯ ОБРАБОТКИ ПРОДУКЦИИ СКВАЖИН

Номер: RU2604242C1

Изобретение относится к нефтедобывающей промышленности, в частности к подготовке товарной нефти. Установка подготовки продукции скважин включает подводящий трубопровод, устройство подогрева, узел разрушения бронирующих оболочек, соединенный с концевым делителем фаз, трехфазный сепаратор с линией отвода воды, нефтяную и водяную буферные емкости, линию выхода воды, соединенную посредством кустовой насосной станции с входом узла разрушения бронирующих оболочек, при этом концевой делитель фаз снабжен двумя дозвуковыми соплами с возбудителями акустических колебаний в виде упругих пластин, закрепленных на соплах поперек потока воды, первый из которых с постоянной настройкой, а второй - с возможностью изменения длины активной части, при этом сопла соединены с кустовой насосной станцией патрубком. Технический результат: повышение воздействия на бронирующие оболочки эмульсии за счет суммарной амплитуды двух возбудителей колебаний; расширение частотного диапазона колебаний за счет применения биений ...

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26-08-2021 дата публикации

СПОСОБ УЛАВЛИВАНИЯ И УТИЛИЗАЦИИ ПЕСКА ИЗ ПРОДУКЦИИ НЕФТЕГАЗОВЫХ СКВАЖИН И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ЕГО ОСУЩЕСТВЛЕНИЯ

Номер: RU2754106C1

Изобретение относится к нефтедобывающей промышленности и может быть использовано в установках сепарации и подготовки нефти. Изобретение касается устройства улавливания и утилизации песка из продукции нефтегазовых скважин, которое включает сепаратор газоотделитель-пескоуловитель, содержащий входной восходящий наклонный трубопровод-стабилизатор потока в виде пучка внутренних труб, соединенный с входной вертикальной камерой в виде газоотводящего колпака, снабженного выводным патрубком газа и центральной трубой с винтовым завихрителем. Также устройство включает сепарационную емкость с патрубком для вывода жидкости, в которой размещен пакет плоскопараллельных пластин. Спираль винтового завихрителя расположена по всей длине центральной трубы. Корпус сепаратора наклонен в сторону течения жидкости и разделен пескопреградительной перегородкой, отделяющей буферную зону от отстойной, в которой расположен пакет плоскопараллельных пластин с зеркалом осаждения площадью, кратной не менее трех площадей ...

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19-08-2024 дата публикации

Система отделения нефти от сопутствующей воды в процессе нефтедобычи

Номер: RU2824990C1

Изобретение относится к фильтрационному разделению водной эмульсии. Изобретение касается системы отделения нефти от сопутствующей воды в процессе нефтедобычи, включающей коалесцер с горизонтальным слоем открытопористого, пропитанного водой гранулированного материала, над которым установлен патрубок подвода эмульсии, а в нижней части коалесцера – патрубок отвода очищенной воды. Пространство коалесцера над слоем гранулированного материала выполняет функцию отстойника и снабжено патрубком отвода нефти, расположенным выше патрубка подвода эмульсии, а в качестве гранулированного материала используются гранулы «ОреФильтр». Технический результат – упрощение конструкции, уменьшении ее материалоемкости, в повышении эффективности отделения нефти от сопутствующей воды и расширении арсенала технических средств, предназначенных для отделения нефти от сопутствующей воды в процессе нефтедобычи. 2 з.п. ф-лы, 1 ил.

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10-10-2007 дата публикации

СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ДЕЭМУЛЬСИФИКАЦИИ ЭМУЛЬСИИВОДА-НЕФТЬ ПОСРЕДСТВОМ ВОЗДЕЙСТВИЯ УЛЬТРАЗВУКА

Номер: RU2006109482A
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... 1. Способ деэмульсификации эмульсий вода-нефть посредством воздействия ультразвука, содержащий этап формирования потока эмульсий вода-нефть, по меньшей мере, через одну область воздействия ультразвука вдоль направления потока, отличающийся тем, что в указанной области воздействия ультразвука, попутная ультразвуковая волна, направление распространения которой является таким же, как и направление потока указанных эмульсий вода-нефть, формируется посредством, по меньшей мере, одного первого ультразвукового преобразователя, предусмотренного на переднем краю указанной области воздействия ультразвука, и в то же самое время, противоточная ультразвуковая волна, направление распространения которой является противоположным направлению потока указанных эмульсий вода-нефть, формируется посредством, по меньшей мере, одного второго ультразвукового преобразователя, предусмотренного на заднем краю указанной области воздействия ультразвука; и попутная ультразвуковая волна, и противоточная ультразвуковая ...

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22-07-2020 дата публикации

Способ разделения водонефтяной эмульсии с помощью электрогидравлического воздействия, устройство и система для его осуществления

Номер: RU2727600C1

Изобретение относится к способу разделения водонефтяной эмульсии с помощью электрогидравлического воздействия, устройству, а также системе для осуществления этого способа и может быть использовано в нефтедобывающей промышленности. Способ включает направленное электрогидравлическое воздействие на водонефтяную эмульсию, с помощью системы, которая содержит по меньшей мере одно устройство для разделения водонефтяной эмульсии. Устройство включает герметичный корпус 1, заполненный жидкостью, в котором установлены два электрода 2 с зазором между ними. Противоположные стенки корпуса 4, соприкасающиеся с водонефтяной эмульсией, выполнены из эластичного материала, а другие стенки 6 выполнены жесткими. Электроды 2 подключены к источнику высокого напряжения 3. Устройство герметично устанавливается в трубопровод 5 таким образом, что эластичные стенки 4 корпуса 1 располагаются вдоль стенок трубопровода 5. Обеспечивается повышение эффективности разделения водонефтяной смеси в трубе при одновременном упрощении ...

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25-06-2020 дата публикации

Способ подготовки осложнённой нефтяной эмульсии и установка для его осуществления

Номер: RU2724726C1

Группа изобретений относится к нефтяной промышленности, а именно к способу и установке подготовки осложненной нефтяной эмульсии, и может найти применение при подготовке нефти на нефтепромысле, в частности при разделении на нефть, воду и механические примеси стойкой нефтяной эмульсии, образующейся и накапливающейся в резервуарах и отстойных аппаратах установок подготовки нефти. Способ подготовки осложненной нефтяной эмульсии включает помещение нефтяной эмульсии в подземную накопительную емкость, дозирование в подземную накопительную емкость растворителя нефти, перекачивание нефтяной эмульсии насосом в наземную емкость, на участке от насоса до наземной емкости подачу деэмульгатора в поток нефтяной эмульсии, нагревание смеси нефтяной эмульсии, растворителя и деэмульгатора в теплообменнике, направление нагретой смеси в наземную емкость, отделение механических примесей, осуществление раздельного отбора нефти с растворителем и воды, подачу нефти с растворителем в зависимости от допустимого уровня ...

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Аппарат для разделения эмульсий

Номер: RU2652255C1

Изобретение относится к области разделения эмульсий фильтрацией, в частности к области очистки жидкостей от маслонефтепродуктов и органических веществ, и может быть использовано в нефтедобывающей, химической, нефтехимической, пищевой, фармацевтической, машиностроительной и других отраслях промышленности, а также в системах очистки сточных вод. Аппарат для разделения эмульсий содержит корпус с фильтрующей загрузкой. В качестве фильтрующей загрузки используют открытопористые гранулы. Открытые поры гранул обладают капиллярным эффектом по отношению к дисперсионной среде. Часть поверхности гранул выполнена несмачиваемой для дисперсной фазы. Несмачиваемость поверхности гранул дисперсной фазой обеспечивается путем предварительной пропитки поверхности дисперсионной средой. В ходе фильтрации в пирамидоподобных полостях между гранулами скорость потока резко снижается и дисперсная фаза начинает оседать на выступах поверхности гранул, постепенно заполняя эти полости полностью. При обратной промывке ...

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18-02-2020 дата публикации

Вертикальный отстойник для водонефтяной смеси

Номер: RU2714645C1

Предложение относится к устройствам для разделения углеводородных эмульсий типа «вода-нефть-газ». Вертикальный отстойник включает цилиндрический вертикальный корпус с датчиками уровней нефти и границы раздела фаз нефть-вода, коаксиально установленную обечайку, патрубок ввода водонефтяной смеси, распределительное устройство для ввода водонефтяной смеси, патрубки вывода нефти, воды и газа. Обечайка выполнена цилиндрической с нижним краем, герметично взаимодействующим с днищем корпуса. Патрубок вывода нефти сообщен с обечайкой. Обечайка изготовлена загерметизированной сверху, заглушена пробкой изнутри с образованием верхней и нижней полостей. Патрубок вывода нефти сообщен с верхней полостью обечайки, а патрубок ввода водонефтяной смеси - с нижней полостью. Распределительное устройство для ввода водонефтяной смеси выполнено в виде перфорированных радиальных патрубков, сообщенных с нижней полостью обечайки, расположенных равномерно по периметру обечайки и установленных ниже границы раздела фаз ...

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05-05-2006 дата публикации

A method for separating an emulsion of an organic liquid and water.

Номер: OA0000012152A
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31-05-1981 дата публикации

Copper monocrystal and its method of preparation.

Номер: OA0000005765A
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29-05-2006 дата публикации

A device for coalescing a fluid.

Номер: OA0000012507A
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12-05-2006 дата публикации

Electrostatic coalescer device.

Номер: OA0000012328A
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15-05-2009 дата публикации

WATER SEPARATION OF EMULSIONS BY SWINGING MIXTURE

Номер: AT0000430791T
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15-08-1989 дата публикации

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR SPLITTING OF EMULSIONS

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15-08-1976 дата публикации

PROCEDURE FOR THE TREATMENT OF ERDOLHALTIGEN, IN PARTICULAR FROM A ERDOLRAFFINERIEABSITZVORRICHTUNG COMING, TAKE-OFF FROM WATER

Номер: AT0001040174A
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15-08-1983 дата публикации

PROCEDURE FOR SPLITTING WAESSERIGER, TECHNICAL EMULSIONS

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26-04-1993 дата публикации

VERFAHREN ZUM SPALTEN VON EMULSIONEN

Номер: AT0000395948B
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15-08-2008 дата публикации

PROCESS AND DEVICE FOR THE DEHYDROGENATION OF OIL

Номер: AT0000404270T
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15-08-1991 дата публикации

SEPARATE ION SYSTEM USING KOALESZENZTECHNIKEN.

Номер: AT0000065707T
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10-05-1977 дата публикации

PROCEDURE FOR THE TREATMENT OF ERDOLHALTIGEN, IN PARTICULAR FROM A ERDOLRAFFINERIEABSITZVORRICHTUNG COMING, TAKE-OFF FROM WATER

Номер: AT0000336514B
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10-07-1978 дата публикации

DEVICE FOR THE EXECUTION OF THE PROCEDURE FOR CAUSING PARTICLE GROWTH IN A FLOWING LIQUID SUSPENSION

Номер: AT0000344195B
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10-09-1971 дата публикации

Procedure and device for the separation of the oil from an oil water mixture

Номер: AT0000292588B
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24-12-2001 дата публикации

Dual-cell mechanical flotation system

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21-02-2013 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for separation of multiphase fluids, and applications thereof

Номер: AU2009210880B2
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A method for pre-separation of multi phase fluids of liquid-liquid phase and/or liquid-gas phases and/or gas-liquid phases, is disclosed, wherein one or more of the phases is suspended in water with bubble / drop / particle sizes in the sub micron and micron area and/or fine particular organic or inorganic matter is present in one or more of the phases, and where the device is placed in or in connection to a cyclone or flotation tank. The method is characterized by the fluid phases being made to flow through a tube which forms a spiral shape, in order to bring about an initial phase separation (coalescence) in the spiral shape, and the phases being led continuously tangentially out of the spiral shape in a cyclone- or flotation chamber wherein the further separation is generated. An apparatus to accomplish the method and applications thereof are also disclosed.

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25-02-2004 дата публикации

Dual frequency electrostatic coalescence

Номер: AU2003261393A8
Автор: SAMS GARY W, GARY W. SAMS
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25-05-2017 дата публикации

Multiphase separation system

Номер: AU2015253679B2
Принадлежит: Watermark Intellectual Property Pty Ltd

The current disclosure relates to multiphase fluid separation via a multiphase separation system. The multiphase separation system is configured to feed a multiphase fluid into feed lines within the multiphase separation system, wherein the feed lines consist of an upper line (405), a middle line (408), and a lower line (406). The upper line is configured to flow a first stream substantially including oil into an oil section of a control volume (422). The middle line is configured to flow a second stream substantially including an oil/water emulsion into an oil/water emulsion section of the control volume. The lower line is configured to flow a third stream substantially including water into a water section of the control volume. The control volume is configured to adjust fluid flow rate at an outlet (416, 420, 418), wherein the oil section, the water section, and the oil/water emulsion section each commingle at different heights of the control volume.

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26-09-2013 дата публикации

Separation method and apparatus for immiscible fluids

Номер: AU2009312944B2
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A wash separator (1) comprises a vessel (2) containing a first fluid (3) and a second fluid (4) whereby the second fluid (4) has a differentdensity from the first fluid (3). The first fluid (3) is immiscible with the second fluid (4) and the first and second fluids are separated fromeach other by an interface (5), wherein a feed stream (15, 24, 31, 61) is provided, the feed stream (15, 24, 31, 61) comprising a dispersion of the first and second fluid (3,4), such that the second fluid (4) is forming a dispersephase in the form of droplets which is distributed within the first fluid (3) forming a continuous phase. A distribution element (6) is provided in the vessel (2) to distribute the feed stream (15, 24, 31, 61) into the second fluid (4), wherein the feed stream (15, 24, 31, 61) after having discharged from said distribution element (6) has a retention time of at most 15 minutes in the second fluid in the vessel.

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01-08-2019 дата публикации

High bulk coalescing filter media and use thereof

Номер: AU2014356046C1
Принадлежит: Davies Collison Cave Pty Ltd

The present invention relates to a coalescence filter for purifying a fluid which contains a carrier and at least one liquid contaminant by coalescing of the at least one contaminant, wherein the coalescence filter includes an inlet for supplying the fluid to a filter element present in the coalescence filter, wherein the filter element includes a primary coalescence medium which is provided for coalescing of the at least one contaminant in the primary coalescence medium during the displacement of the fluid through the primary coalescence medium, wherein the coalescence filter further includes an outlet for discharging the coalesced contaminant from the filter element, wherein the primary coalescence medium comprises at least one layer of a porous material, wherein the primary coalescence medium has a total thickness of at least 3.5 mm.

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

Solvent extraction settler arrangement

Номер: AU2014279960B2
Принадлежит: Griffith Hack

In a solvent extraction settler arrangement the outlet box (11) comprises an inner tube (18) arranged vertically inside a shaft (12), the inner tube being spaced from the side wall (13) of the shaft (12) to define an intermediate space (19) between the inner tube and the shaft. The inner tube (18) has an inner space (20) and an opening (21) at the lower part of the inner tube adjacent the bottom to form a flow path for the heavy solution phase to flow to the inner space (20). The shaft (12) comprises a second outlet (22) which is separate in relation to the discharge outlet (17) and above the level of the discharge outlet (17). The second outlet (22) opens through the side wall (13) to the intermediate space (19) at a location adjacent to the upper end of the shaft (12) and at the level of said layer (5) of entrained light solution phase for discharging said layer of entrained light solution phase from the intermediate space. The heavy solution phase (4) is discharged via the discharge ...

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18-12-2000 дата публикации

Oil dehydrator

Номер: AU0005298400A
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24-01-1995 дата публикации

Oil-based fluid absorbent article, method and apparatus

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29-08-2017 дата публикации

TREATMENT OF INTERFACE RAG PRODUCED DURING HEAVY CRUDE OIL PROCESSING

Номер: CA0002760134C
Автор: SAMS, GARY W., SAMS GARY W
Принадлежит: NATIONAL TANK COMPANY, NAT TANK CO

A method for treating an interface rag includes the steps of removing a volume of rag at a controlled rate from an upstream rag source and passing the rag through a high pressure pump and a heater. The heater heats the rag to a temperature of at least 350°F to thermally decomposing any chemicals that had been added to the interface rag to promote separation. Diluent is then mixed with the heated rag to cool the rag to a temperature less than 300°F and produce a 30 API rag. The cooled diluted rag is then treated in an electrostatic treater or sent directly to a hydrocyclone cluster. The electrostatic treater is preferably a vertical electrostatic treater with a conical-shaped lower portion and a means for agitating the solid-laden water within the treater to prevent the solids from settling on the bottom of the treater.

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27-01-1976 дата публикации

PHASE SEPARATOR FOR CONTINUOUS FLOW OPERATION

Номер: CA982491A
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30-03-1976 дата публикации

PHASE SEPARATION BY FERROMAGNETIC PARTICLES

Номер: CA986421A
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27-03-2008 дата публикации

A DEVICE FOR THE GENERATION OF A DISCRETE LIQUID PHASE IN A CONTINUOUS LIQUID PHASE

Номер: CA0002663675A1
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The system (1) serves for generating a discrete liquid phase in a continu ous liquid phase having a first liquid or a second liquid. The two liquids c oexist as separate phases, have different densities and permit a desired mas s transfer. The invention provides arranging the system in a container (9) w hich contains the second liquid forming the continuous phase. The system com prises, in a horizontal length extension, a distributor element (2), in part icular a cylindrical tube, and a collection channel (3) for the first liquid . The collection channel has an exit side (4), a collection side (5) and at least one side wall (6) connecting the exit side and the collection side. Th e side wall (6) produces a connection between the outlet side and a horizont al dripping edge (7). This side wall has an inclination or shape which enabl es the formation of a liquid film of the discrete liquid phase. In order to increase the stability of the film, the side wall (6) can have a good wettab ility ...

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27-11-2014 дата публикации

A METHOD OF TRANSPORTING OIL

Номер: CA0002899743A1
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The presently claimed invention is related to a method of transporting oil by using a solid particles-stabilized emulsion containing water as continuous phase, oil as a dispersed phase and at least one magnetic solid particle which comprises layered double hydroxide.

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21-02-2013 дата публикации

PROCESS FOR UPGRADING BIOMASS DERIVED PRODUCTS

Номер: CA0002843971A1
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Disclosed is a process for the alteration of the ratio of the specific gravities of the oil and water phases resulting from the conversion of biomass to liquid products, the reduction of the conductivity and of metals of the product mixture, which each can aid in the removal of solids contained in the oil phase.

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14-02-2017 дата публикации

SEPARATION METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR IMMISCIBLE FLUIDS

Номер: CA0002742875C
Принадлежит: SULZER CHEMTECH AG

A wash separator (1) comprises a vessel (2) containing a first fluid (3) and a second fluid (4) whereby the second fluid (4) has a differentdensity from the first fluid (3). The first fluid (3) is immiscible with the second fluid (4) and the first and second fluids are separated fromeach other by an interface (5), wherein a feed stream (15, 24, 31, 61) is provided, the feed stream (15, 24, 31, 61) comprising a dispersion of the first and second fluid (3,4), such that the second fluid (4) is forming a dis-persephase in the form of droplets which is distributed within the first fluid (3) forming a continuous phase. A distribution ele-ment (6) is provided in the vessel (2) to distribute the feed stream (15, 24, 31, 61) into the second fluid (4), wherein the feed stream (15, 24, 31, 61) after having discharged from said distribution element (6) has a retention time of at most 15 minutes in the second fluid in the vessel.

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26-07-2012 дата публикации

LUBRICATION OF VOLUMETRICALLY OPERATING EXPANSION MACHINES

Номер: CA0002823996A1
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The present invention provides a method for lubricating an expansion machine, which method comprises: supplying of an operating medium which contains a lubricant by a vaporizer; separating of at least part of the lubricant from the operating medium which contains a lubricant and is supplied by the vaporizer; and supplying of the operating medium, which is depleted by the separation of the at least one part of the lubricant from the lubricant, to the expansion machine. Furthermore, a device is provided having a vaporizer which is configured for vaporizing an operating medium which contains a lubricant and for supplying it to an expansion machine, and having a lubricant separating device which is configured for separating at least one part of the lubricant from the operating medium which contains the lubricant and is supplied by the vaporizer to the expansion machine.

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26-09-2006 дата публикации

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MIXING/SEPARATING TWO NON-MISCIBLE LIQUIDS

Номер: CA0002236919C
Принадлежит: TECHNIP FRANCE, KREBS & CIE SA, KREBS & CIE S.A.

A method for mixing/separating two non-miscible liquids having different densities, and a device therefor, are disclosed. Fractions removed from the mixer and pre-settled on the way therefrom to the the settling device are then recovered separately within the device and treated separately within said settling device. ...

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10-05-2000 дата публикации

NOVEL APPLICATION FOR SPECIFIC RESOLUTION OF COLLOIDAL EMULSIONS FROM DESALTER MUDWASH WATER

Номер: CA0002289306A1
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It has been discovered that a composition of aluminum chlorohydrate and a second component selected from the group consisting of quaternary amines, inorganic agents, polyamines, copolymers, polyacrylamides, and mixtures thereof, is useful for resolving emulsions of oil and water, particularly mudwash water injected into the bottom of a desalter.

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31-05-1977 дата публикации

Номер: CH0000588292A5
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15-09-1978 дата публикации

Номер: CH0000604811A5
Принадлежит: FRIWA BETONWAREN AG

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30-06-2016 дата публикации

SETTLER FOR EXTRACTION IN SOLUTION

Номер: EA0201592118A1
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28-02-2019 дата публикации

REMOVAL OF ORGANIC SOLVENTS FROM AQUEOUS PROCESS STREAMS

Номер: EA0201891875A1
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29-03-2019 дата публикации

UNIVERSAL DESTABILIZING REAGENT WATER-OIL EMULSIONS AND SUSPENSIONS

Номер: EA0201791622A3
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25-12-2003 дата публикации

A PLANT FOR PURIFYING WATER CONTAMINATED BY DROPLETS OF HYDROCARBONACEOUS LIQUID

Номер: EA0000004111B1
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18-04-1955 дата публикации

A method for dividing water and tar emulsions

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Filter electrification of adsorption functioning without pressure

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19-12-1969 дата публикации

A PROCESS FOR THE SEPARATION OF OIL FROM AN OIL-WATER-MIXTURE AND AN APPARATUS FOR CARRYING OUT SAID PROCESS.

Номер: FR0002005793A1
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13-06-1975 дата публикации

APPARATUS COMPRISING A PARTICLE GROWTH-PROMOTING DEVICE

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01-04-2008 дата публикации

EMULSIFYING AND SEPARATING DEVICE FOR LIQUID PHASES

Номер: KR0100818564B1
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30-04-2014 дата публикации

DYNAMIC DEMULSIFICATION SYSTEM FOR USE IN A GAS-OIL SEPARATION PLANT

Номер: KR1020140051304A
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30-05-2017 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR DECOMPOSING EMULSION

Номер: KR1020170059084A
Автор: KIM, JEONG EUN, KO, MIN SU
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The present invention relates to an apparatus for decomposing emulsion, which decomposes emulsion formed at a boundary between oil and water in a separator. The apparatus for decomposing emulsion comprises: an injection nozzle for injecting decomposed water into the emulsion so as to separate oil and water mixed in the emulsion; and a supply unit supplying the decomposed water to the injection nozzle. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2017 ...

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14-05-1975 дата публикации

COALESCENTIETOESTEL

Номер: BE0000822171A
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07-05-1974 дата публикации

Номер: SE7315003L
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10-06-1993 дата публикации

ULTRASONIC ENERGY PRODUCING DEVICE

Номер: WO1993011338A1
Автор: JOSEPH, Adrian, A.
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The present invention pertains to an ultrasonic energy producing device (6, 8) for reducing the viscosity of oil and separating the water from hydrocarbon bonds.

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26-06-2014 дата публикации

COALESCER VESSEL FOR SEPARATING WATER FROM LIQUID HYDROCARBONS

Номер: WO2014094794A1
Автор: BREJNBJERG, Lars
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A coalescer vessel, a method and use of such a coalescer vessel, for filtering and separating a continuous phase fluid with low specific gravity (e.g. water) from a discontinuous phase fluid with a higher specific gravity (e.g. liquid hydrocarbons). The coalescer vessel comprises: - a container having an upper part (2) and a lower part (1) assembled and connected with assembling means, - a fluid inlet (26), a continuous phase fluid outlet (27) and a discontinuous phase fluid drain outlet (22) all three comprised in the lower part (1), - a coalesce filter medium (10,11) having a bottom surface (13) and confined in an internal filter medium container (9) arranged in the upper part (2), - a upstream fluid rising tube (6) in the coalesce filter medium (10, 11), and - a horizontal orientated disc assembly (14) below the bottom surface (13) comprising an upper and lower surface, wherein the upper surface has a plurality of baffle plates (15) for directing the fluid flow from the coalescer filter ...

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24-10-1933 дата публикации

Номер: US0001932093A1
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29-11-2012 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SEPARATING HYDROPHILIC AND HYDROPHOBIC COMPONENTS

Номер: US20120298579A1
Принадлежит: Bucknell University

An apparatus for separating hydrophilic material from hydrophobic material, comprising: (a) a body having a first and second parallel walls defining an elongated cavity; (b) a water-absorbing material in the cavity along the first wall and having a surface essentially parallel to the second wall, thereby defining a channel between the surface and the second wall; (c) a first inlet having a first inlet end disposed in the channel, the first inlet being configured for injecting a mixture of hydrophilic and hydrophobic material; (d) a first outlet having a first outlet end disposed in the channel proximate the surface downstream of the first inlet end and configured for removing the hydrophilic material; and (e) a second outlet having a second outlet end disposed in the channel a distance from the surface downstream of the first inlet end and configured for removing the hydrophobic material.

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24-06-2004 дата публикации

System for separating oil from water

Номер: US20040118777A1
Автор: Donald Glynn
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Waste oily water is concentrated by expelling permeate water away from the oil component through ceramic membranes of a cross-flow filter. The filter is in a circulation ring, and is routinely cleaned in situ. The ring has two sight-glass reservoirs between which the cleaning fluid is see-sawed during cleaning cycles, the reverse, oscillating chemical flow being triggered by sight glass float switches. Large annual throughputs are achieved by linking in more processor rings, under control of a single PLC (Programmable Logic Controller), for automated processing. High membrane filter rates are achieved, in the range of 1 to 2 million litres per year per square meter of filter membrane surface area. The system is fail-safe and environmentally friendly.

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25-01-2022 дата публикации

System and method for emulsion breaking

Номер: US0011229859B2
Автор: Brian Reed, James A. Ball
Принадлежит: Life Technologies Corporation

A method of recovering a bead support from an emulsion includes supplying an aqueous surfactant solution into a centrifuge tube; supplying a hydrophobic liquid over the surfactant solution in the centrifuge tube, wherein a ratio of the volume of the aqueous surfactant solution to the volume of the hydrophobic liquid is not greater than 0.5; and applying an emulsion over the hydrophobic liquid while centrifuging, the emulsion comprising a dispersed aqueous phase including the bead support, the emulsion breaking and material of the dispersed phase preferentially partitioning to the surfactant solution.

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16-01-1973 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUSLY SEPARATING A SLUDGE-CONTAINING MIXTURE OF TWO LIQUIDS

Номер: US0003710949A
Автор:
Принадлежит:

A first chamber for static pre-separation of the mixture and a second chamber for static after-separation are located one above the other and are interconnected by a plurality of straight, substantially vertical flow channels. Each such channel has a pair of opposed walls which are spaced from each other a distance of about 1 to 5 mm. and which are preferentially wettable by the liquid (e.g., oil) dispersed in the other liquid (e.g., water), and the pre-separation chamber is provided at the bottom with a sludge outlet.

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29-10-2019 дата публикации

Recovering a hydrocarbon fluid

Номер: US0010456712B2
Принадлежит: R3 Oil, LLC, R3 OIL LLC

Techniques for recovering a hydrocarbon fluid from a waste fluid include transmitting a plurality of wave energy pulses through a waste fluid, the waste fluid including a mixture of a hydrocarbon fluid and a non-hydrocarbon fluid; receiving a plurality of reflected wave energy pulses transmitted through the waste fluid; determining a level difference between a surface of a hydrocarbon fluid layer that includes the hydrocarbon fluid and a surface of a non-hydrocarbon fluid layer that includes a non-hydrocarbon fluid based, at least in part, on the plurality of reflected wave energy pulses; and operating a hydrocarbon fluid pumping assembly, based on the determined level difference, to circulate a portion of the hydrocarbon fluid in the hydrocarbon fluid layer from the waste fluid.

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21-11-2017 дата публикации

Acoustic perfusion devices

Номер: US0009822333B2
Принадлежит: FloDesign Sonics, Inc., FLODESIGN SONICS INC

Acoustic perfusion devices for separating biological cells from other material in a fluid medium are disclosed. The devices include an inlet port, an outlet port, and a collection port that are connected to an acoustic chamber. An ultrasonic transducer creates an acoustic standing wave in the acoustic chamber that permits a continuous flow of fluid to be recovered through the collection port while keeping the biological cells within the acoustic chamber to be returned to the bioreactor from which the fluid medium is being drawn.

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31-01-2002 дата публикации

Fabric care compositions and systems for delivering clean, fresh scent in a lipophilic fluid treatment process

Номер: US2002013234A1
Автор:
Принадлежит:

Fabric care compositions comprising a perfume, methods for using such compositions and systems for their use in a lipophilic fluid treatment process are provided. More particularly, the present invention relates to fabric care compositions and systems comprising a perfume, and methods for using such compositions in the cleaning and treatment of garments with a lipophilic fluid.

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26-05-2020 дата публикации

Bioreactor using acoustic standing waves

Номер: US0010662404B2
Принадлежит: FloDesign Sonics, Inc., FLODESIGN SONICS INC

A perfusion bioreactor includes at least one ultrasonic transducer that can acoustically generate a multi-dimensional standing wave. The standing wave can be used to retain cells in the bioreactor, and can also be utilized to dewater or further harvest product from the waste materials produced in a bioreactor.

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26-02-2003 дата публикации

OIL DEHYDRATOR

Номер: EP0001284810A1
Принадлежит:

A method and apparatus for the dehydration of oils is shown. A water containing oil stream (40) is dehydrated by contacting stream (40) with one side of a defect-free, nonporous membrane (18). The membrane (18) divides a separation chamber (42) into a feed side into which stream (40) is fed and a dehydrated oil (44) is removed, and a permeate side, from which water (46) is removed. The permeate side is maintained at a low partial pressure of water through the presence of vacuum, or by use of a sweep gas (50).

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01-11-2023 дата публикации

СПОСОБ ПРОМЫСЛОВОЙ ПОДГОТОВКИ НЕФТЕСОДЕРЖАЩЕЙ ПЛАСТОВОЙ СМЕСИ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ЕГО ОСУЩЕСТВЛЕНИЯ

Номер: RU2806441C2

Изобретение относится к нефтегазовой промышленности, а именно к разделению добываемой пластовой смеси на нефть и газ, и загрязняющие компоненты. Раскрывается способ промысловой подготовки нефтесодержащей пластовой смеси. Способ включает гравитационное отстаивание и отделение от товарной нефти или газового конденсата в сепараторе нежелательных твердых, жидких примесей и растворенных солей и газов. При этом проводят комплексную очистку добываемой в составе пластовой смеси нефти или газового конденсата в одном подземном аппарате. Для этого добываемую пластовую смесь закачивают по центральной рабочей колонне труб строительно-технологической скважины в предварительно сооруженную в напорном водоносном песчаном пласте-коллекторе полость, заполненную находящейся под естественным избыточным давлением водой и ограниченную сверху и с боков водогазонепроницаемой оболочкой. Пластовую смесь закачивают под поверхность оставленного на дне полости слоя песка толщиной в несколько метров предпочтительно радиальными ...

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25-04-2018 дата публикации

КОАЛЕСЦИРУЮЩИЙ ФИЛЬТР

Номер: RU2652217C2

Изобретение относится к фильтрующему блоку, предназначенному для фильтрации сжатого газа, загрязненного маслом, в частности сжатого воздуха. Фильтрующий блок для газа содержит коалесцирующий фильтр для коалесцирования загрязняющего вещества, содержащегося в сжатом газе, в частности масла. Фильтрующий блок содержит один коалесцирующий фильтр, который содержит корпус со средствами подачи газа в первичную коалесцирующую среду, размещенную в корпусе, при этом газ протекает в направлении потока, а первичная коалесцирующая среда содержит по меньшей мере один первый слой первой пористой коалесцирующей среды и второй слой второй пористой коалесцирующей среды, расположенный вплотную к первому слою, и имеет общую толщину, измеренную при давлении в 2 Н/сми составляющую по меньшей мере 3,5 мм и максимум 50 мм. Первичная коалесцирующая среда имеет воздухопроницаемость по меньшей мере 100 л/(м⋅с). Поры первичной коалесцирующей среды имеют средний диаметр пор между 5 и 50 мкм. Технический результат: компактность ...

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10-10-2014 дата публикации

СПОСОБ И УСТАНОВКА ДЛЯ РАЗРУШЕНИЯ КОЛЛОИДНОЙ СИСТЕМЫ ПОСРЕДСТВОМ ЭЛЕКТРОХИМИЧЕСКОГО РАЗЛОЖЕНИЯ ЭМУЛЬСИЙ

Номер: RU2530026C2

Изобретение относится к вариантам способа разрушения коллоидной системы посредством электрохимического разложения эмульсий, а также к установкам для их реализации. Один из вариантов способа включает: отделение от эмульсии твердых загрязняющих веществ, предварительный нагрев эмульсии в регенераторе тепла, достижение минимальной стабильности эмульсии посредством регулирования величины pH, разложение эмульсии в реакторе электрохимического разложения посредством пропускания эмульсии между анодом, изготовленным из электрохимически активного материала, и катодом, изготовленным из электрохимически неактивного материала, в результате чего коллоидные частицы эмульсии закрепляются на хлопьях, образующих пену, при использовании в качестве флокулянта соединения, полученного in situ из материала электрохимически активного анода, выпуск пены, полученной при выполнении описанного выше этапа, и выпуск очищенной воды через фильтр для заключительной очистки и/или резервуар для заключительного осаждения и ...

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27-10-2013 дата публикации

УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ ДЛЯ ВЫСОКОЧАСТОТНОГО НАГРЕВА ДИЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКОЙ ЖИДКОСТИ

Номер: RU2497315C2

Изобретение относится к нагреву диэлектрической жидкости или сжиженных частиц или частиц жидкости, и в частности к нагреву водонефтяной эмульсии или дисперсии, для облегчения ее сепарирования. Устройство для подачи электромагнитной энергии к диэлектрической жидкости содержит камеру (20) для диэлектрической жидкости. В камере расположены, по меньшей мере, три параллельных или соосных электродных пластины (401-409) для создания, по существу, одинакового количества электромагнитной энергии на единицу объема диэлектрической жидкости между соседними электродами пластин. Электрические проводники (416, 426) электрически соединены с электродными пластинами для создания высокочастотного электрического поля между соседними электродными пластинами. В первом варианте электроды соединены последовательно, а в альтернативном варианте электроды соединены параллельно. Способ нагрева диэлектрической жидкости содержит введение диэлектрической жидкости в камеру, создание соответствующих высокочастотных электрических ...

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27-10-2016 дата публикации

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ РАЗРУШЕНИЯ ВОДОНЕФТЯНОЙ ЭМУЛЬСИИ ПРИ ТРАНСПОРТИРОВАНИИ ПО ТРУБОПРОВОДУ

Номер: RU2600742C1

Изобретение относится к нефтедобывающей и нефтеперерабатывающей промышленности, в частности к разрушению водонефтяных эмульсий. Предложено устройство для разрушения водонефтяной эмульсии при транспортировании по трубопроводу, включающее трубопровод и продольную перегородку, изготовленную в виде прямоугольной пластины, плавно свернутой по спирали, причем ее кромка на выходе повернута на 180° по отношению к кромке на входе. Трубопровод перед продольной перегородкой по направлению потока водонефтяной эмульсии оснащен сначала сужающимся конусом, а затем расширяющимся конусом с возможностью раздельного продольного перемещения и фиксации относительно трубопровода, при этом сужающийся конус снаружи снабжен спиральной пластиной с углом поворота по длине сужающегося конуса на 90° в соотношении проходных кольцевых сечений площадей у оснований на входе и выходе конуса 3:1 по направлению потока водонефтяной эмульсии и длиной сужающегося конуса к максимальному его диаметру на входе в соотношении 4:1 ...

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05-08-2019 дата публикации

СИСТЕМА ПОВТОРНОЙ ЗАГРУЗКИ ИЗОЛЯЦИОННОГО МАСЛА В МОДУЛЬ РЕНТГЕНОВСКОЙ ТРУБКИ И СПОСОБ ПОВТОРНОЙ ЗАГРУЗКИ ИЗОЛЯЦИОННОГО МАСЛА В МОДУЛЬ РЕНТГЕНОВСКОЙ ТРУБКИ

Номер: RU2696593C1
Принадлежит: ДЗЕ ЯН МЕДИ ИНК (KR)

Изобретение относится к системе повторной загрузки изоляционного масла в модуль рентгеновской трубки. Система содержит модуль рентгеновской трубки, в котором находится изоляционное масло, причем на первом конце модуля рентгеновской трубки находится участок для перетока изоляционного масла; подсистему сбора отработавшего масла для сбора изоляционного масла, выпущенного из модуля рентгеновской трубки по участку для перетока изоляционного масла под действием вакуумметрического давления; подсистему дегазации и подачи для подачи нового изоляционного масла в модуль рентгеновской трубки под действием вакуумметрического давления и для дегазации нового изоляционного масла под действием вакуумметрического давления; накопитель. Также система содержит стойку, на которой с возможностью вращения установлен блок изменения ориентации. Стойка соединена с модулем рентгеновской трубки посредством блока изменения ориентации. Техническим результатом является упрощение подачи изоляционного масла в модуль рентгеновской ...

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30-08-2019 дата публикации

Технология разрушения стойких водонефтяных эмульсий ультразвуковым методом

Номер: RU2698803C1

Предложены технологии разрушения стойких водонефтяных эмульсий ультразвуковым методом, где эмульсию (ВНЭ) нагревают, вводят реагент-деэмульгатор и воду и в зависимости от изменяющегося в процессе разрушения эмульсий размера преобладающего количества капель воды последовательно изменяют частоту и удельную акустическую мощность ультразвукового воздействия по мере укрупнения капель воды. Перед подачей в емкость нагретой ВНЭ с преобладающим количеством капель воды размером в интервале 10-80 мкм в нее осуществляют ввод активированной пресной воды, на которую предварительно воздействуют ультразвуковыми генераторами с частотами излучаемых волн 18, 22 и 44 кГц, при этом в стационарной емкости производят укрупнение капель воды, содержащейся в ВНЭ, размером от 10 мкм при частоте ультразвукового воздействия 50-44 кГц, удельной акустической мощности 20-30 Вт/дми интенсивности не более 3 Вт/см; при этом перед подачей в следующую отстойную емкость повторно подают активированную пресную воду и реагент-деэмульгатор ...

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02-02-2012 дата публикации

Refinery desalter improvement

Номер: US20120024758A1
Автор: Scott D. Love
Принадлежит: ConocoPhillips Co

The invention relates to improved methods of desalting hydrocarbon feeds using a separator with a stacked disk centrifuge to separate an emulsified oil and water rag layer. This method is effective for desalting heavy, high ionic, and non-traditional crude oils.

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01-03-2012 дата публикации

Portable oil-water separator apparatus

Номер: US20120048118A1
Автор: Daniel L. Hess
Принадлежит: Individual

A preassembled and portable crude oil processing apparatus includes a support platform with a gas separator vessel covered by a shed structure and an elongated liquid separator vessel pivotally connected to the support platform. The liquid separator vessel includes support structure which supports it an a horizontal transport configuration. The apparatus is loaded onto a flatbed trailer and transported to a crude oil processing site with the liquid vessel in the horizontal configuration. At the processing site, the apparatus is hoisted off the trailer and deposited on the ground, and the liquid separator vessel is pivoted to a vertical configuration supported by the platform and secured in place. Plumbing associated with the gas separator vessel is then interconnected with plumbing associated with the liquid separator, with piping carrying a crude oil emulsion for processing, and with tanks for storing products of the process.

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08-03-2012 дата публикации

Novel Copolymers for Use as Oilfield Demulsifiers

Номер: US20120059088A1
Принадлежит: Baker Hughes Inc

Lactone/alkylene oxide polymers are useful as demulsifiers to break emulsions, e.g. water-in-oil and oil-in-water emulsions, particularly oilfield emulsions. These polymers are random or block polymer made from addition reactions of a hydroxyl- and/or amine-containing base compound with at least one lactone monomer and at least one alkylene oxide monomer.

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31-01-2013 дата публикации

Dynamic demulsification system for use in a gas-oil separation plant

Номер: US20130026082A1
Принадлежит: Saudi Arabian Oil Co

A dynamic water/oil demulsification system for a gas-oil separation plant (GOSP) includes: an in-line microwave treatment subsystem upstream of one or more of each of a dehydrator vessel, desalter vessel and/or water/oil separator vessel, each of which vessels receives a water-oil emulsion; sensors that monitor and transmit data corresponding to properties of the water-oil emulsion in or downstream of the respective vessel(s); and a processor/controller associated with the in-line microwave treatment subsystem that initiates the application of microwave energy to the emulsion(s) based on the data from the sensors.

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07-03-2013 дата публикации

Device for separating fluid mixtures, in particular oil/water mixtures

Номер: US20130056429A1
Автор: Joachim Schomburg
Принадлежит: URAG IND GmbH and Co KG

The present invention relates to a device for separating fluid mixtures, in particular for separating oil and water in a vacuum container, into which the fluid mixture is injected by means of an adjustable truncated-cone round jet nozzle.

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28-03-2013 дата публикации

Method for clarifying industrial wastewater

Номер: US20130075339A1
Автор: Robert Davis, Stuart Davis
Принадлежит: Individual

Methods are described for removing contaminates from aqueous industrial wastewater process streams, specifically industrial laundries to yield a less contaminated aqueous effluent for discharge to a sewer and reduce the sludge generated therefrom. A premixed medium/high molecular weight and medium/high charged cationic coagulant solution polymer and an inorganic aluminum species is added to the wastewater, and after at least a two second delay, a high molecular weight highly charged anionic flocculent is injected into the wastewater which reduces sludge generation, while maintaining or exceeding effluent quality. Also, no coagulant, flocculent or sludge aids are needed to attain the results and the sludge can be dewatered in a plate and frame press.

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28-03-2013 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for separation of phases in a multiphase flow

Номер: US20130075348A1
Принадлежит: SORBWATER TECHNOLOGY AS

A device is disclosed for the separation of liquid-liquid phase and/or a liquid-gas phase where one or more of the phases is suspended in water and has a bubble/drop/particle size in the sub micron and micron range, and/or fine particular organic or inorganic material is present in one or more of the phases. There is also disclosed a method and use for the device.

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18-04-2013 дата публикации

Multilayer Porous Composite

Номер: US20130092639A1

A multilayer composite in which a nonwoven filter media layer is affixed to but separated from a hydrophobic microporous membrane such that the multilayer porous composite provides effective separation of water and particulate with substantial resistance to clogging in new fuels with low interfacial tensions.

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25-04-2013 дата публикации

Bio-Mechanical Wastesolution Treatment System

Номер: US20130098836A1
Принадлежит: EnSolve Biosystems, Inc.

Wastesolution treatment systems and methods are provided which may remove particulates and hydrocarbons from wastesolution. Embodiments may be used to treat scrubber wastesolution from exhaust gas cleaning (“EGC”) systems. Some embodiments may be used with terrestrial EGC systems and others may be used for maritime ship EGC systems. Certain embodiments remove free phase oil and particulates from the wastesolution. Some embodiments may utilize a fixed film biogenerator cultured with hydrocarbon degrading microorganisms to reduce the concentration of oils in the water. Certain embodiments may utilize a biofilter with granulated activated carbon (“GAC”) to adsorb contaminants in the water. Other embodiments may utilize GAC cultured with hydrocarbon degrading microorganisms to reduce oil concentration in the water. The wastesolution may be recirculated through the system until the measured contaminant concentration drops below a threshold value. The treated wastesolution may be stored, reused, or may be safely discharged from the system. 1. A method of treating wastesolution from scrubber systems , the method comprising:(a) receiving scrubber wastesolution;(b) reducing an amount of free phase oil in the wastesolution;(c) reducing a concentration of particulates in the wastesolution; and(d) delivering the wastesolution to a biogenerator, the biogenerator utilizing cultured hydrocarbon degrading microorganisms to reduce a concentration of emulsified oil in the wastesolution.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising delivering the wastesolution to a granulated activated carbon filter claim 1 , the granulated activated carbon filter utilizing granulated activated carbon to reduce a concentration of contaminants from the wastesolution.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the granulated activated carbon is cultured with hydrocarbon degrading microorganisms to reduce a concentration of emulsified oil in the wastesolution.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the granulated ...

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27-06-2013 дата публикации

Method for Continuously Breaking a Water-In-Oil Emulsion and Corresponding Device

Номер: US20130161259A1
Автор: Moliere Michel
Принадлежит: GENERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY

A device and method for continuously breaking an initial emulsion of the water-in-oil type includes a first step of mixing the initial emulsion with a superheated washing water so as to obtain an intermediate emulsion of the water-in-oil type that comprises a hydrophilic phase and a hydrophobic phase, and that has a number-average diameter of the droplets less than or equal to 50 μm, and a temperature above 100° C. and below the boiling point of the hydrophilic phase at the pressure of the intermediate emulsion. A second step includes destruction of the intermediate emulsion by a liquid-liquid separator so as to obtain a separated hydrophilic phase and a separated hydrophobic phase. 1. A method for continuously breaking an initial emulsion of the water-in-oil type , comprising:a. a first step comprising mixing the initial emulsion with a superheated washing water so as to obtain an intermediate emulsion of the water-in-oil type that comprises a hydrophilic phase and a hydrophobic phase, and that has a number-average diameter of the droplets less than or equal to 50 μm and a temperature above 100° C. and below the boiling point of the hydrophilic phase at the pressure of the intermediate emulsion, andb. a second step comprising destruction of the intermediate emulsion by a liquid-liquid separator so as to obtain a separated hydrophilic phase and a separated hydrophobic phase.2. The method according to in which the first step also comprises a step of heating of the washing water before mixing with the initial emulsion claim 1 , the superheating step comprising recovery of the heat from the separated hydrophilic phase for preheating the washing water.3. The method according to claim 1 , also comprising a decontamination step in which the separated hydrophilic phase is circulated over a bed of activated charcoal.4. The method according to in which the initial emulsion and the separated hydrophobic phase comprise mineral particles in suspension and in which the ...

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

Removal of Glycerin From Biodiesel Using An Electrostatic Process

Номер: US20130220816A1

A vertical electrostatic coalescer comprises a first and second electrode surface and a horizontally disposed foraminous surface. The first electrode surface and horizontally disposed foraminous surface are at ground potential. The first and second electrode surfaces share the same planar orientation relative to the central longitudinal axis of the vessel. The unique arrangement of the vessel and opposing pairs of first and second electrode surfaces provides for a substantially uniform voltage field around a perimeter of the vessel and an effective voltage field for coalescence within a center of the vessel. A circular-shaped distributor pipe or a distributor housing serves to absorb momentum of the incoming emulsion stream and distribute the stream into an interior of the vessel. 116-. (canceled)17. An electrostatic coalescer for promoting glycerin coalescence in a biodiesel stream comprising:an elongated, closed, vertically disposed vessel having a fluid inlet located at a lower portion, a first fluid outlet located at a lower portion of said vessel and a second fluid outlet located at a top portion of said vessel;at least one horizontally disposed first electrode surface located in an upper portion of said vessel, a portion of said first electrode surface being in communication with an interior surface of said vessel;a plurality of horizontally disposed second electrode surfaces being connectable to each other and located substantially parallel to and a substantially equal distance above and below said first electrode surface,a power supply external to said vessel and in communication with said second electrode surfaces;whereby said first and second electrode surfaces establish effectively a voltage field around a perimeter portion of said vessel and in a center portion of said vessel, the voltage field serving to coalesce glycerin in the stream to augment separation thereof from the stream.18. An electrostatic coalescer according to further comprising a ...

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05-09-2013 дата публикации

Processes for Recovering Organic Solvent Extractant from Solid-Stabilized Emulsions Formed in Hydrometallurgical Solvent Extraction Circuits

Номер: US20130228524A1
Принадлежит: CYTEC TECHNOLOGY CORP.

Processes for recovering an organic solvent extractant phase from a solid-stabilized emulsion formed in a hydrometallurgical solvent extraction circuit are disclosed. One such process includes mixing a de-emulsifier comprising an effective amount of a polymeric aggregating agent with the solid-stabilized emulsion, thereby separating the emulsion into its aqueous, organic, and solid phase components; and removing the organic solvent extractant phase from the other components, thereby recovering the organic solvent extractant phase from the solid-stabilized emulsion. 1. A process for recovering an organic solvent extractant phase from a solid-stabilized emulsion formed in a hydrometallurgical solvent extraction circuit comprising:a) mixing a water-soluble or water-swellable polymeric aggregating agent with the solid-stabilized emulsion, thereby separating the emulsion into its aqueous, organic, and solid components; andb) removing the organic solvent extractant phase from the separated components, thereby recovering the organic solvent extractant phase from the emulsion.3. A process according to claim 2 , wherein the polymeric aggregating agent is chosen from: cationic claim 2 , anionic claim 2 , or nonionic polyacrylamides; and combinations thereof.4. A process according to claim 3 , wherein the polymeric aggregating agent is an anionic polyacrylamide emulsion.5. A process according to claim 1 , wherein the polymeric aggregating agent is present at from 40 to 3500 ppm based on the total volume of the solid-stabilized emulsion.6. A process according to claim 5 , wherein the polymeric aggregating agent is present at 1000 ppm.7. A process according to claim 1 , wherein the mixing step is performed from 1 to 10 minutes.8. A process according to claim 7 , wherein the mixing step is performed for 5 minutes.9. A process according to claim 1 , wherein the solid-stabilized emulsion is from a hydrometallurgical solvent extraction circuit for separating metal values chosen from ...

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05-09-2013 дата публикации

Incorporation of Lactones Into Crosslinked-Modified Polyols for Demulsification

Номер: US20130231418A1
Принадлежит: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED

Crosslinked lactone/alkylene oxide polymers are useful as demulsifiers to break emulsions, e.g. water-in-oil and oil-in-water emulsions, particularly oilfield emulsions. These polymers are random or block polymers made from addition reactions of a hydroxyl- and/or amine-containing base compound with at least one lactone monomer and at least one alkylene oxide monomer. The polymers may be crosslinked with multifunctional epoxides, multifunctional carboxylic acids, and/or multifunctional anhydrides. The crosslinked polymers may be optionally capped by reaction with monofunctional monomers such as mono-epoxides and/or monofunctional carboxylic acids. The crosslinked polymers are also suitable as oilfield paraffin inhibitors and dispersants. 1. A method of breaking an emulsion comprising oil and water , the method comprising:adding to the emulsion comprising oil and water an effective amount of a crosslinked polymer to break the emulsion, where the crosslinked polymer comprises a random or block polymer made from addition reactions of a base compound selected from the group consisting of hydroxyl-containing base compound, an amine-containing base compound, and combinations thereof, with at least one lactone monomer and at least one alkylene oxide monomer, where the polymer has been crosslinked with a crosslinker.3. The method of where the hydroxyl- or amine-containing base compound is a hydroxylamine that is selected from the group consisting of ethanolamine claim 2 , diethanolamine claim 2 , triethanolamine claim 2 , and mixtures thereof.4. The method of where:the weight ratio of at least one lactone monomer to the hydroxyl- or amine-containing base compound ranges from about 0.1:1 to about 99.9:1; andthe weight ratio of at least one alkylene oxide monomer to the hydroxyl- or amine-containing base compound ranges from about 99.9:1 to about 0.1:1.5. The method of where the amount of crosslinker ranges from between about 0.1 and about 10 weight percent claim 1 , based on ...

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12-09-2013 дата публикации

PROCESS USING BISPHENOL A AMINATED AND ALKOXYLATED DERIVATIVE AS DEMULSIFIER

Номер: US20130237641A1
Принадлежит:

Embodiments of the present disclosure include a method of destabilizing a crude oil-water emulsion that includes adding to the crude oil-water emulsion a demulsifier obtained by an alkoxylation reaction of an aminated epoxy adduct, the aminated epoxy adduct obtained by a reaction of an epoxy resin and an amine. In one or more embodiments, the alkoxylation reaction includes reacting C2 to C4 alkylene oxides with the aminated epoxy adduct. 1. A method of destabilizing a crude oil-water emulsion , comprising:adding to the crude oil-water emulsion a demulsifier obtained by an alkoxylation reaction of an aminated di-epoxy adduct, the aminated di-epoxy adduct obtained by a reaction of a di-epoxy resin and an amine.2. The method of claim 1 , where adding to the crude oil-water emulsion includes adding 0.0001 weight percent to 5 weight percent of the demulsifier based on a total weight of the crude oil-water emulsion.3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. The method of claim 1 , where the alkoxylation reaction includes reacting C2 to C4 alkylene oxides with the aminated di-epoxy adduct.6. The method of claim 5 , where reacting the C2 to C4 alkylene oxides with the aminated di-epoxy adduct includes making the reaction with a molar ratio of C2 alkylene oxide to C3 alkylene oxide and/or C4 alkylene oxide from 0 mole percent to 100 mole percent of C2 alkylene oxide to 100 mole percent to 0 mole percent of C3 alkylene oxide and/or C4 alkylene oxide.7. The method of claim 5 , where reacting the C2 to C4 alkylene oxides with the aminated di-epoxy adduct includes making the reaction with a molar ratio of C2 alkylene oxide to C3 alkylene oxide and/or C4 alkylene oxide from 6.5 mole percent to 57 mole percent C2 alkylene oxide to 93.5 mole percent to 43 mole percent of C3 alkylene oxide and/or C4 alkylene oxide.8. The method of claim 1 , where the amine is a branched monoamine selected from the group consisting of di-n-butylamine claim 1 , di-n-propylamine claim 1 , di-n-pentylamine claim 1 , ...

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19-09-2013 дата публикации

Modular Filter Elements for Use in a Filter-in-Filter Cartridge

Номер: US20130240460A1
Принадлежит: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP INC.

Disclosed are modular filter-in-filter elements, namely an outer filter element and an inner filter element which may be assembled to form a filter cartridge for use in separation methods and systems. The outer filter element typically functions as a coalescing element and the inner element typically functions as a particulate filter element. The disclosed filter cartridges may be structured for separating water from a hydrocarbon-based liquid fuel as the fuel moves through the cartridge from outside to inside. 194-. (canceled)95. A composite media formed from at least three layers of media material from an upstream direction to a downstream direction , namely Layer A , optionally Layer B , Layer C , and Layer D , the layers having characteristics as follows: Layer A comprises polymeric media material having a mean pore size of greater than about 10 μm; Layer C comprises polymeric material comprising nanofibers and having a mean pore size of 0.2-10 μm; and Layer D comprises polymeric material having a mean pore size of greater than about 10 μm and provides support for the preceding layers; wherein the composite media has a permeability of 3-40 cfm.96. The composite media of claim 95 , wherein the composite media has a thickness of 0.68-1.85 mm.97. The composite media of claim 95 , wherein the composite media has a basis weight of 253-371 gsm.98. The composite media of claim 95 , wherein one or more layers are bonded to one or more adjacent layers via ultrasonic bonding.99. The composite media of claim 95 , wherein Layer A comprises polymeric media material having a maximum pore size of greater than about 50 μm.100. The composite media of claim 95 , wherein Layer A comprises polymeric media material having a maximum pore size of greater than about 100 μm.101. The composite media of claim 95 , wherein Layer A comprises polymeric media material having a permeability of 225-325 cfm.102. The composite media of claim 95 , wherein Layer C comprises polymeric media material ...

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17-10-2013 дата публикации

NON-DISPERSIVE PROCESS FOR OIL RECOVERY

Номер: US20130270187A1
Принадлежит:

A method of recovering one or more insoluble oils from a liquid source using one or more membrane or membrane contactors, comprising the steps of: pumping the liquid source comprising the one or more oils to the membranes or membrane contactors, contacting the liquid source with a first surface of the membrane or membrane contactors, coalescing the one or more oils within the liquid source onto the first surface of the membrane contactors, pumping one or more recovery fluids through the membrane or membrane contactors in contact with the second surface of the membrane or membrane contactors, and removing a first stream of oil coalesced from the second surface of the membranes or membrane contactors. 1. A method of recovering one or more insoluble oils from a liquid source using one or more membrane or membrane contactors , comprising the steps of:pumping the liquid source comprising the one or more oils to one or more membranes or membrane contactors, wherein the liquid source does not contain an amount of solvent sufficient to disperse the oils;contacting the liquid source with a first surface of the one or more membrane or membrane contactors;coalescing the one or more oils within the liquid source onto the first surface of the one or more membrane contactors;pumping one or more recovery fluids through the one or more membrane or membrane contactors in contact with the second surface of the one or more membrane or membrane contactors; andremoving a first stream of oil coalesced from the second surface of the one or more membranes or membrane contactors.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the steps of:collecting the one or more coalesced oils in a collection vessel; andcontacting the liquid source one or more times to the one or more membranes or membrane contactors by pumping through the one or more membranes or membrane contactors to process the liquid source to recover additional coalesced oil.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the liquid source is ...

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17-10-2013 дата публикации

MIXED HYDROPHILIC/HYDROPHOBIC FIBER MEDIA FOR LIQUID-LIQUID COALESCENCE

Номер: US20130270192A1
Принадлежит: THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON

An immiscible lipophilic or hydrophilic liquid phase is separated respectively from a continuous hydrophilic or a lipophilic phase liquid. Fibers having hydrophilic and hydrophobic properties are formed into a filter. The separation mechanism involves coalescence of the small droplets into larger droplets as the immiscible liquid flows through the fiber filter, and release of the large immiscible droplets from the filter. With respect to separation of a hydrophilic immiscible fluid in a lipophilic continuous fluid, the hydrophobic fibers cause small water droplets to migrate towards the hydrophilic fibers whereby large droplets are formed on hydrophilic surface. The large droplets coalescence until they are so large that they are released and drained off of the filter. The filter media can be designed by mixing hydrophilic and hydrophobic fibers in various proportions to achieve an optimum wettability range for separation of the immiscible liquid from the continuous phase liquid. 1. A process for removing an immiscible lipophilic or a hydrophilic liquid respectively from a continuous hydrophilic or a lipophilic liquid phase , comprising the steps of:forming a filter containing hydrophobic fibers and hydrophilic fibers;flowing said immiscible lipophilic liquid or hydrophilic liquid respectively in said continuous liquid phase hydrophilic liquid or lipophilic liquid through said filter andcapturing said immiscible liquid;coalescing said captured immiscible liquid; andremoving said coalesced immiscible liquid from said filter.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the weight ratio of said hydrophobic fibers to said hydrophilic fibers is from about 90% to about 10% by weight with the remaining weight percent being said hydrophilic fibers claim 1 , and wherein said filter has a wettability L/H ratio of from about 1 to about 3 claim 1 ,000.3. The process of claim 2 , wherein said L/H ratio is from about 2 to about 200 claim 2 , and wherein the fiber diameters of said ...

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17-10-2013 дата публикации

Device For A Cleaning Unit For Hydraulic Oil And Lubricating Oil

Номер: US20130270723A1
Автор: Grøtheim Jens Terje
Принадлежит: Future Engineering AS

A device for a cleaning unit for hydraulic oil or lubricating oil circulating in connection with a drive unit, wherein the cleaning unit comprises a cleaning tank provided with an oil inlet for untreated oil, means arranged to spread the untreated oil over a substantial portion of the cleaning tank cross-section, an inlet for introducing gas into the untreated oil, and an outlet for evacuation of gas and water vapour, and also a means having a large surface area arranged downstream of the spreader means, wherein the means having a large surface area is provided as a plurality of bodies arranged to be able to float on the treated oil. 1. A device for a cleaning unit for hydraulic oil or lubricating oil circulating in connection with a drive unit , said cleaning unit comprises:{'b': 1', '21', '14, 'i': 'a', 'a cleaning tank () provided with an oil inlet () for untreated oil ();'}{'b': 11', '12', '14', '1, 'i': 'a', 'means (, ) arranged to spread the untreated oil () over a substantial portion of the cleaning tank () cross-section;'}{'b': '41', 'an inlet () for introducing gas into the untreated oil;'}{'b': '37', 'an outlet () for evacuation of gas and water vapour; and'}{'b': 16', '11', '12', '16', '161', '14', '161', '1, 'i': 'b', 'a means () having a large surface area arranged downstream of the spreader means (, ), the means () having a large surface area is provided as a plurality of bodies () arranged to float on the treated oil (), as the bodies () by their weight and/or shape effect that foaming in the cleaning tank () is diminished or prevented.'}2161. A device according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of bodies () exhibit a spheroidal or a polyhedral shape.3161. A device according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of bodies () are provided as hollow plastic bodies.4161. A device according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of bodies () exhibit a diametric section in a range 20-50 mm.511112171614114b. A device according to claim 1 , wherein the cleaning ...

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07-11-2013 дата публикации

COALESCENCER SEPARATOR FOR A MIXTURE OF IMMISCIBLE PHASES WITH DIFFERENT SPECIFIC DENSITY

Номер: US20130292327A1
Принадлежит: ENI S.P.A.

The present invention relates to an apparatus () for the coalescence-separation of a mixture comprising two fluid phases mutually immiscible other and with a different specific density, characterized in that it comprises a tubular body () closed at opposite ends, of which, considering the apparatus in the configuration of use, one is higher than the other, at least one inlet mouth () of the mixture to be separated which is defined on the side surface of the tubular body (), at least one outlet mouth () of the fluid phase with a lower specific density separated from the mixture which is defined close to the end of the tubular body at an upper height, at least one outlet mouth () of the fluid phase with a greater specific density separated from the mixture which is defined close to the end of the tubular body at a lower height and at least a set of coalescence plates () which is housed inside said tubular body (), wherein each of the coalescence plates () has a flow plate () of the mixture which is tilted by an angle a with respect to a plane orthogonal to the longitudinal axis (A) of the tubular body () and which has a lower edge () facing the end of the tubular body () at a lower height and in fluid communication with a distribution channel () of the mixture to be separated, which is defined inside the tubular body () and is in fluid communication with the inlet mouth (), and an upper edge () facing the end of the tubular body () at an upper height and in fluid communication with an outflow channel () of at least the fluid phase with a greater specific density, which is defined in the tubular body () and is in fluid communication with at least the outlet mouth () of said fluid phase with a greater specific density, and wherein the coalescence plates () are mutually arranged parallel and on top of each other at a defined reciprocal distance, pairs of coalescence plates () mutually adjacent forming a respective flow and separation channel () of the mixture. 1. An ...

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07-11-2013 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for separation of oil and water using hydrophobic and hydrophilic functional solid particles

Номер: US20130292339A1
Принадлежит: SIEMENS AG

An oil/water emulsion is mixed with functional solid particles to agglomerate oil droplets and/or water droplets having functional solid particles and the functional solid particles are hydrophobicized for the agglomeration of oil droplets or are hydrophilicized for the agglomeration of water droplets. This enables oil and water to be separated from an oil/water emulsion under gravitational forces.

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21-11-2013 дата публикации

Process for separation of water from pyrolysis gasoline

Номер: US20130310616A1
Принадлежит: BASF SE

A process for separating water from pyrolysis gasoline obtained from a steam cracking step uses a coalescer for the water separation. And a device comprises a coalescer for water separation from pyrolysis gasoline.

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28-11-2013 дата публикации

Separation of two fluid immiscible phases for downhole applications

Номер: US20130313200A1
Принадлежит: Eni Spa

The present invention relates to a group and method for the separation of a mixture comprising two fluid phases mutually at least partially immiscible and with different specific density characterized in that it comprises a closed chamber ( 11 ) which extends between an upper outlet mouth ( 12 a ) of a fluid phase with lower specific density separated from the mixture, positioned at a first upper height, and a lower outlet mouth ( 12 b ) of a fluid phase with greater specific density separated from the mixture, positioned at a second lower height with respect to the first upper height, an inlet ( 15,33 ) for said mixture inside said closed chamber ( 11 ) also being present at a height interposed between said upper and lower heights, a first upper gross separation device ( 13 ) of said mixture and a second lower fine separation device ( 14,14 ′) of said mixture, hydraulically connected to each other ( 13 ) ( 14 ), being situated in succession, inside said closed chamber ( 11 ), between said upper outlet mouth ( 12 a ) and said lower outlet mouth ( 12 b ), the first upper gross separation device ( 13 ) comprising a gravitational separation chamber and the at least second lower fine separation device ( 14,14 ′) comprising at least one coalescence separator ( 14 ) and/or at least one hydrocyclone separator ( 14 ′).

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05-12-2013 дата публикации

Treater combination unit

Номер: US20130319844A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A treater combination unit wherein the functions of a heater treater and one or more of a sales gas heater, instrument gas heater/dryer, two-phase separator, and a free water knockout are incorporated into a single unit are included in a single, self-contained and optionally portable unit. In one embodiment, an instrument gas dryer can also optionally be incorporated into the combination unit. In an alternative embodiment, the instrument gas dryer is added to the unit as a retrofit.

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19-12-2013 дата публикации

OIL WATER SEPARATION AND SKIMMING DEVICE

Номер: US20130334142A1
Автор: Janjua Rafique
Принадлежит:

Oil-containing water is separated in a separator in an automated/continuous operation using devices that is free of moving parts in the separation container. Operation is preferably entirely controlled via adjustment of various flow rates, typically using flow control valves and/or feed pumps in response to measurement of a guided wave radar device or other IDLT. 1. A method of separating in a container an oil-containing water into an oil phase and a water phase , comprising:continuously feeding the oil-containing water into the container at a first rate that supports coalescence of oil droplets in the oil-containing water to thereby form an interface between the oil phase and the water phase;continuously removing from the container at least one of (a) oil from the oil phase at a second rate via an oil recovery conduit, and (b) water from the water phase at a third rate via a water recovery conduit;measuring a thickness of the oil phase or position of the interface in the container with an interface detection and level transmitter to obtain a measurement result; andusing the measurement result to adjust at least one of the first rate, the second rate, and the third rate such that the interface is raised to a position effective to allow removal of at least some of the oil from the oil phase via the oil recovery conduit.2. The method of wherein the interface detection and level transmitter is a guided wave radar.3. The method of further comprising a step of removing from the container solids at a fourth rate via a solids recovery conduit using water from the water phase.4. The method of wherein the solids recovery conduit is configured to induce a vortex in the solids at the fourth rate.5. The method of wherein the oil recovery conduit comprises an overflow weir.6. The method of wherein the step of continuously feeding the oil-containing water into the container is performed by feeding the oil-containing water into a center column that is disposed in the container.7. ...

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09-01-2014 дата публикации

Hydrocarbons recovery

Номер: US20140008271A1
Принадлежит: Individual

Methods and systems of separating a hydrocarbon phase from a mixture comprising an emulsion of water and hydrocarbons in the presence of a surfactant, comprising adjusting the salinity of the mixture to release hydrocarbons and water from the emulsion into a hydrocarbon phase and a salt-containing aqueous phase respectively; and separating at least a part of the hydrocarbon phase from the salt-containing aqueous phase wherein at least a part of the salt-containing aqueous phase is recovered for further use.

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09-01-2014 дата публикации

SEPARATION OF LIQUID COMPONENTS FROM A MIXTURE

Номер: US20140008304A1

Operation of an oil-water separator or other liquid mixture separator is monitored. The separator uses a vessel through which a mixture of different liquid components flows horizontally. A plurality of ultrasound transducers is provided on a wall of the vessel at different heights at a common stage along the direction of the horizontal flow. Ultrasound at a plurality of different ultrasound wavelengths is transmitted through the vessel between transducers and ultrasound arriving transducers is detected. Parameter values of a model are fitted to the detection. A model is used that relates height dependent properties of liquid in the vessel to properties of the detected ultrasound transmission between transceivers, the model comprising at least a fittable parameter of a height dependent droplet size distribution in a least a sub-range of a height of liquid in the vessel. The model relating the droplet size distribution to ultrasound wavelength dependence of the properties of ultrasound transmission. The measured droplet size distribution may be used to determine the route of ultrasound paths and to control demulsification measures. 1. A method of monitoring operation of a liquid mixture separator , preferably an oil-water separator , the separator comprising a vessel through which a mixture of different liquid components flows horizontally , the separator comprising a plurality of ultrasound transducers on a wall of the vessel at different heights at a common stage along the direction of the horizontal flow , the method comprisingtransmitting ultrasound through the vessel from at least first part of the transducers and detecting ultrasound arriving at at least a second part of the transducers for a plurality of ultrasound wavelengths;fitting parameter values of a model that relates height dependent properties of liquid in the vessel to properties of the detected ultrasound transmission between transceivers, the model comprising at least a fittable parameter of a ...

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09-01-2014 дата публикации

ACOUSTOPHORETIC SEPARATION TECHNOLOGY USING MULTI-DIMENSIONAL STANDING WAVES

Номер: US20140011240A1
Принадлежит: FloDesign Sonics, Inc.

A system having improved trapping force for acoustophoresis is described where the trapping force is improved by manipulation of the frequency of the ultrasonic transducer. The transducer includes a ceramic crystal. The crystal may be directly exposed to fluid flow. The crystal may be air backed, resulting in a higher Q factor. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a flow chamber having at least one inlet and at least one outlet;at least one ultrasonic transducer located on a wall of the flow chamber, the transducer including a piezoelectric material driven by a voltage signal to create a multi-dimensional standing wave in the flow chamber; anda reflector located on the wall on the opposite side of the flow chamber from the at least one ultrasonic transducer.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the multi-dimensional standing wave results in an acoustic radiation force having an axial force component and a lateral force component that are of the same order of magnitude.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the multi-dimensional standing wave can trap particles in a flow field having a linear velocity of from 0.1 millimeter/second to greater than 1 centimeter/second.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the piezoelectric material can vibrate in a higher order mode shape.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the piezoelectric material can vibrate to create a displacement profile having multiple maxima and minima.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the piezoelectric material has a rectangular shape.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the multi-dimensional standing wave is a three-dimensional standing wave.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the reflector has a non-planar surface.9. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:an apparatus inlet that leads to an annular plenum;a contoured nozzle wall downstream of the apparatus inlet;a collection duct surrounded by the annular plenum; anda connecting duct joining the contoured nozzle wall to the flow chamber inlet.10. An ...

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16-01-2014 дата публикации

REMOVAL OF IONIC LIQUIDS BY MEANS OF COALESCING FILTERS MADE FROM ACRYLIC/PHENOLIC RESIN

Номер: US20140018598A1
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a process for separating a phase (A) comprising at least one ionic liquid from a phase (B), phase (A) having a higher viscosity than phase (B), comprising the following steps: 115.-. (canceled)16. A process for separating a phase (A) comprising at least one ionic liquid from a phase (B) , phase (A) having a higher viscosity than phase (B) , comprising the following steps:{'b': 1', '1, 'a) providing a stream (S) comprising a dispersion (D) in which phase (A) is dispersed in phase (B),'}{'b': '1', 'b) introducing stream (S) into a coalescing filter (K) manufactured from acrylic/phenolic resin,'}c) separating the dispersed phase (A) from phase (B) in the coalescing filter (K),{'b': '2', 'd) discharging a stream (S) comprising at least 70% by weight of phase (A) from the coalescing filter (K), and'}{'b': '3', 'e) discharging a stream (S) comprising at least 70% by weight of phase (B) from the coalescing filter (K).'}1723. The process according to claim 16 , wherein in step d) the stream (S) comprises at least 90% by weight of phase (A) or in step e) the stream (S) comprises at least 90% by weight of phase (B).18. The process according to claim 16 , wherein the viscosity of phase (A) is at least 0.1 mPas higher than that of phase (B).19. The process according to claim 16 , wherein phase (B) comprises at least one hydrocarbon.20. The process according to claim 19 , wherein phase (B) comprises claim 19 , as the hydrocarbon claim 19 , cyclohexane or a mixture of cyclohexane with at least one further hydrocarbon selected from methylcyclopentane (MCP) claim 19 , n-hexane claim 19 , isohexane claim 19 , n-heptane claim 19 , isoheptane or dimethylcyclopentane.21. The process according to claim 16 , wherein the ionic liquid present in phase (A) is an acidic ionic liquid having the composition K1AlXwhere K1 is a monovalent cation claim 16 , X is halogen and 1 Подробнее

06-02-2014 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REMOVING CONTAMINANTS FROM INDUSTRIAL FLUID

Номер: US20140034580A1
Автор: Chen Ruijun
Принадлежит: Kaydon Custom Filtration Corporation

A filter system for removing contaminants from oil based industrial liquids and the like includes a support tube with a permeable sidewall through which the industrial liquid flows in an inside out direction. A multilayer coalescence media surrounds the support tube, and includes at least one layer of a non-woven fibrous material that is partially wettable by the dispersed water in the industrial liquid, and commences coalescence of the same to form small primary water droplets, and at least one sheet of a precisely woven monofilament fabric stacked on the downstream side of the non-woven material. The woven fabric is substantially wettable by the dispersed water, and has a fixed open mesh with uniformly sized and spaced apart pore openings which continue to coalesce the primary water droplets into large water drops which fall from the filter for collection along the bottom of the apparatus. 1. A liquid/liquid coalescer element for removing dispersed contaminant free liquid water particles and emulsions of water from oil based lubricants , comprising:a porous support tube having a hollow interior, a radially oriented exterior surface, a radially oriented interior surface, and a permeable sidewall through which an oil based industrial liquid flows in an inside out direction from the interior surface to the exterior surface; anda coalescer pleat block having a hollow interior, a radially oriented exterior surface, and a radially oriented interior surface overlying the exterior surface of the support tube, and including a plurality of individual pleats arranged side-by-side and formed from an integrated, multilayer coalescence media, comprising:a plurality of layers of non-woven glass media that is partially hydrophilic by the dispersed contaminant liquid water in the oil based lubricant, the plurality of layers of non-woven glass media having a predetermined thickness, mean flow pore size, hydrophilic level and stiffness sufficient to commence coalescence of the ...

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06-02-2014 дата публикации

Liquid products and method for emulsifying oil, and use thereof in the treatment of oil contaminations

Номер: US20140034581A1
Принадлежит: MAN OIL GROUP AG

An emulsifier concentrate for producing a working solution comprising 30-50 Vol % of a natural plant oil, selected from colza oil, corn oil, sunflower oil, 10-25 Vol % of octanol as a solubilizer, and 27-55 Vol % of an emulsifier, consisting of 26.5-45 Vol % of a non-ionic tenside, and 0.5-10 Vol % of an anionic tenside.

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SEPARATING LIQUID MIXTURES

Номер: US20180001230A1
Принадлежит: Freeport Minerals Corporation

The present invention provides a method and system for separating phases of a liquid mixture or dispersion from each other. The system includes a settler system, which includes a coalescing-enhancing plate comprising a front face and rear face and a plurality of openings. The openings are configured to selectively manipulate the flux of portions of the mixture to thereby increase phase separation of the mixture. 1. A method for separating two liquids comprising:introducing a mixture of two or more immiscible liquids into an inbound portion of a vessel comprising the inbound portion and an outbound portion, wherein the mixture comprises a first phase and a second phase;partially separating the two or more immiscible liquids of the mixture; andselectively manipulating the flux of the partially-separated liquids of the mixture by passing the mixture through a coalescing-enhancing plate contained within the vessel comprising a first group of openings extending through the coalescing-enhancing plate located along a first horizontal row.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the coalescing-enhancing plate further comprises a second group of openings located along a second horizontal row and extending through the coalescing-enhancing plate.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein at least one of the first group of openings comprises a different diameter from at least one of the second group of openings.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first group of openings comprises a frusto-conical shape.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the coalescing-enhancing plate is located near the outbound portion of the vessel.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the coalescing-enhancing plate is substantially perpendicular to the flow of the mixture.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the liquids in the mixture comprises a metal value.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the metal value is copper.9. The method of claim 2 , wherein the coalescing-enhancing plate comprises ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

ULTRASONIC BREAKING OF POLYMER-CONTAINING FLUIDS FOR USE IN SUBTERRANEAN FORMATIONS

Номер: US20200001206A1
Принадлежит:

Methods for breaking polymer-containing treatment fluids for use in subterranean formations are provided. In one or more embodiments, the methods comprise providing a treatment fluid comprising a base fluid and a polymer, wherein the treatment fluid was used to treat at least a portion of a subterranean formation; and sonicating at least a portion of the treatment fluid to at least partially reduce the viscosity of the treatment fluid. 1. A method comprising:providing a treatment fluid comprising a base fluid and a polymer, wherein the treatment fluid was used to treat at least a portion of a subterranean formation; andsonicating at least a portion of the treatment fluid to at least partially reduce the viscosity of the treatment fluid.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the treatment fluid further comprises solids claim 1 , and wherein the method further comprises separating or removing at least a portion of the solids from the treatment fluid after sonicating at least the portion of the treatment fluid.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the portion of the solids is separated or removed from the base fluid using a separation or removal technique selected from the group consisting of: settling claim 2 , decantation claim 2 , filtration claim 2 , centrifugation claim 2 , dissolving claim 2 , dissolution claim 2 , and any combination thereof.4. The method of further comprising:adding one or more additives to the base fluid after the portion of the solids has been separated or removed from the base fluid to form a second treatment fluid; andintroducing the second treatment fluid into at least a portion of the subterranean formation.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the portion of the treatment fluid is sonicated using a sonication technique selected from the group consisting of: submersion of an ultrasonic probe claim 1 , submersion of an ultrasonic horn claim 1 , flow-through sonication claim 1 , indirect sonication claim 1 , and any combination thereof.6. The method ...

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05-01-2017 дата публикации

Magnetically enhanced phase separation for solvent extraction

Номер: US20170001128A1
Автор: Ross J. Ellis
Принадлежит: UChicago Argonne LLC

Briefly, the invention provides a method for magnetically assisting demulsification of extraction phases, the method having the steps of contacting a first solution of a first solvent and a solvated paramagnetic metal ion with a second solvent, where the second solvent is immiscible with the first solvent; mixing the first and second solutions to create an emulsion having a first phase of the first solvent and second phase comprising the second solvent where the phases of the emulsion contain different concentrations of the paramagnetic metal ion; and applying a magnetic field gradient to the first and second phases of the emulsion to accelerate separation of the first phase from the second phase. Also provided is a system for demulsifying phases used in the extraction of paramagnetic moieties from solution having a lumen with an interior region, an interior surface, and exterior surface; and a magnetic field gradient present within the interior region.

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03-01-2019 дата публикации

FILTER DEVICE

Номер: US20190001245A1
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A filter device may include a ring filter element arranged in a filter housing in an upright manner. The ring filter element may have an upper end disc, a lower end disc, a filter material arranged therebetween, and a dirt pot provided on the lower end disc. The dirt pot may be provided on the lower end disc, a protruding pin, and an opening on a base side of the dirt pot. The filter device may include a functional element having a channel configured to receive the protruding pin. A portion of the functional element may be configured to penetrate the opening of the dirt pot such that the ring filter element is sealed at the opening. The portion of the functional element may have at least one water discharge opening. The filter device may be operational when the pin engages into the channel. 121-. (canceled)22. A filter element , comprising:an upper end disc;a lower end disc;a filter material arranged between the upper end disc and the lower end disc;a dirt pot on the lower end disc and having an internal space, the dirt pot having an outer surface;a pin protruding outwardly and away from the outer surface of the dirt pot, the pin configured to be received within a channel of a mating component in an installed orientation; andan opening in the dirt pot configured to be sealed against leakage in the installed orientation.23. The filter element of claim 22 , further comprising a water separator positioned within the internal space claim 22 , wherein the water separator is a coalescer that collects and diverts water from one of a fuel and oil that passes through the filter element.24. The filter element of claim 23 , wherein the water separator is connected to the lower disc.25. The filter element of claim 22 , wherein the pin is attached to the outer surface at an attachment point and configured to be received within a channel in an installation orientation claim 22 , the pin having a sealing element that is configured to tightly close with the channel in the installed ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

Treating Water

Номер: US20180002212A1
Автор: Englram Paul
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Systems and methods for treating produced water and/or flowback water from fracking operations include: an oil water separator; a first filter downstream of the oil water separator; and an electrocoagulation unit downstream of the first filter. Systems and methods can be used for producing a concentrated brine for use in industrial applications and a separate stream of fresh water 1. A system for treating produced water and/or flowback water from fracking operations , the system comprising:an oil water separator;a first filter downstream of the oil water separator; andan electrocoagulation unit downstream of the first filter.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the oil water separator comprises a housing claim 1 , a specific gravity section claim 1 , a gas flotation system downstream of the specific gravity section claim 1 , and the coalescing media pack downstream of the gas flotation system claim 1 , wherein the specific gravity section claim 1 , the gas flotation system claim 1 , and the coalescing media pack are disposed within the housing.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the gas flotation system comprises a source of an oxygenated gas and a distribution element configured to impart the oxygenated gas into water being treated in the form of microbubbles.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the oxygenated gas comprises air.5. The system of claim 3 , wherein the microbubbles have a characteristics size of between 5 and 50 microns.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first filter comprises an oleophilic media.7. The system of claim 1 , comprising a clarifier downstream of the electrocoagulation unit.8. The system of claim 7 , comprising a reverse osmosis system downstream of the clarifier.9. The system of claim 8 , comprising a second filter downstream of the clarifier and upstream of the reverse osmosis system.10. The system of claim 8 , comprising an ion exchange system downstream of the clarifier and upstream of the reverse osmosis system.11. The system of claim ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

PURIFICATION OF PLASTICIZERS

Номер: US20180002301A1
Автор: SUNDHARSAN Naveen
Принадлежит: ARCHER DANIELS MIDLAND COMPANY

Plasticizers are purified by contact with a coalescing filter to effect removal of ions, metals, monohydric alcohols, and polyhydric alcohols. The resulting purified plasticizer compositions are suitable for use in PVC due to their low levels of impurities that reduce PVC utility. 1. A process for purifying plasticizer compositions , comprising;contacting a plasticizer composition containing at least one impurity selected from the group consisting of ions, metals, monohydric alcohols, and polyhydric alcohols with a coalescing filter to effect phase separation into a phase enriched in impurities and a purified plasticizer effluent;wherein the content of at least one impurity is reduced in the purified plasticizer effluent phase.2. The process of claim 1 , further comprising recovering the purified plasticizer effluent phase.3. The process of claim 1 , wherein the purified plasticizer effluent phase is characterized by a content of 40 ppm or less of at least one metal or ion selected from the group consisting of sodium claim 1 , iron claim 1 , calcium claim 1 , phosphorus claim 1 , zinc claim 1 , boron claim 1 , molybdenum claim 1 , and aluminum.4. The process of claim 1 , wherein the purified plasticizer effluent phase is characterized by an ion content of 10 ppm or less of at least one metal or ion selected from the group consisting of sodium claim 1 , iron claim 1 , calcium claim 1 , phosphorus claim 1 , zinc claim 1 , boron claim 1 , molybdenum claim 1 , and aluminum.5. The process of claim 1 , wherein the purified plasticizer effluent phase is characterized by the reduction of at least one metal or ion content below the detection limits of an ICP spectrometer claim 1 , wherein the metal or ion content of the plasticizer was above the detection limits of the ICP spectrometer before contacting with the coalescing filter.6. The process of claim 1 , wherein the purified plasticizer effluent phase is characterized by a reduction in content of at least one monohydric ...

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

TREATMENT OF CONTAMINATED OIL PRODUCED BY OIL AND GAS WELLS

Номер: US20210002560A1
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A method of treating a contaminated oil comprising preparing a brine solution, adding ozone to the brine solution to produce ozonated brine solution, adding a volume of ozonated brine solution to a volume of the contaminated oil, mixing the volumes of contaminated oil and ozonated brine solution with coagulant and surfactant at a shear rate sufficiently high so as to cause formation of an emulsion of the contaminated oil and the brine solution, stopping the mixing, thereby causing the emulsion to separate into an aqueous brine liquid phase and an oil liquid phase, separating the brine liquid phase from the oil liquid phase, and separating at least one contaminant from the oil liquid phase to produce a volume of purified oil. 1. A method of treating a contaminated oil , the method comprising:a) preparing a brine solution;b) adding ozone to the brine solution to produce ozonated brine solution;c) adding a volume of ozonated brine solution to a volume of the contaminated oil;d) adding a coagulant to the volume of contaminated oil;e) adding a surfactant to the volume of contaminated oil;f) mixing the volumes of contaminated oil and ozonated brine solution, the coagulant, and the surfactant at a shear rate sufficiently high so as to cause formation of an emulsion of the contaminated oil and the brine solution;g) stopping the mixing, thereby causing the emulsion to separate into an aqueous brine liquid phase and an oil liquid phase;h) separating the brine liquid phase from the oil liquid phase; andi) separating at least one contaminant from the oil liquid phase to produce a volume of purified oil.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ozone concentration in the ozonated brine solution is at least one part per million of ozone.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ozone concentration in the ozonated brine solution is up to 15 parts per million of ozone.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the adding ozone to the brine solution is performed by discharging bubbles of ozone ...

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

Method of Desalting Crude Oil with Improved Iron (Fe) Reduction Performance

Номер: US20210002561A1
Автор: Lee Yun Hee, Park Joo Won
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Provided is a method of desalting crude oil capable of effectively removing metal impurities in the crude oil and a rag layer which is formed in a crude oil desalting process. 1. A method of desalting crude oil , the method comprising:(a) introducing an emulsion including crude oil, water, and an iron reducing agent to a desalter vessel;(b) subjecting the emulsion to oil-water separation to form a desalted oil layer, a water layer, and a rag layer in which iron impurities are concentrated;(c) confirming a position and a thickness of the rag layer to determine removal timing of the rag layer; and(d) removing the rag layer.2. The method of desalting crude oil of claim 1 , wherein in step (c) claim 1 , a plurality of try cocks attached to positions of different heights from each other of the desalter vessel are used.3. The method of desalting crude oil of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of try cocks is attached to positions of a 20 to 60% height with respect to a total height of the desalter vessel.4. The method of desalting crude oil of claim 1 , wherein in step (c) claim 1 , a density profiler installed in the desalter vessel is used.5. The method of desalting crude oil of claim 1 , wherein step (d) is performed when an interface between the rag layer and the desalted oil layer is formed at a position of a 40 to 50% height with respect to the total height of the desalter vessel.6. The method of desalting crude oil of claim 1 , wherein step (d) is performed when the rag layer has a 10 to 30% thickness with respect to the total height of the desalter vessel.7. The method of desalting crude oil of claim 1 , wherein in step (d) claim 1 , among a plurality of outlets attached to positions of different heights from each other of the desalter vessel claim 1 , any one or more outlets attached to a position confirmed as the rag layer in step (c) are used.8. The method of desalting crude oil of claim 7 , wherein the plurality of outlets is attached to positions of a 20 to 60% ...

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14-01-2016 дата публикации

Device and method for vacuum dehydration of low-volatile liquid

Номер: US20160008734A1
Автор: Wenbing Wang
Принадлежит: Individual

A device for vacuum dehydration of a low-volatile liquid, the device including: a vacuum tank, a condenser, a water discharging device, and a pump for extraction of the gas-liquid mixture. The vacuum tank includes: a liquid inlet, an outlet, a mixed space of a gas-liquid mixture, and a gas-phase space. The condenser is disposed in the gas-phase space of the vacuum tank. The outlet of the vacuum tank is connected to the pump. The gas-phase space is formed above the mixed space and communicates with the mixed space. The gas-liquid mixture is discharged out of the vacuum tank via the outlet thereof by the pump. Water vapor in the gas-phase space is condensed and discharged out of the vacuum tank via the water discharging device.

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14-01-2016 дата публикации

NON-DISPERSIVE PROCESS FOR OIL RECOVERY

Номер: US20160008762A1
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A method of recovering one or more insoluble oils from a liquid source using one or more membrane or membrane contactors, comprising the steps of: pumping the liquid source comprising the one or more oils to the membranes or membrane contactors, contacting the liquid source with a first surface of the membrane or membrane contactors, coalescing the one or more oils within the liquid source onto the first surface of the membrane contactors, pumping one or more recovery fluids through the membrane or membrane contactors in contact with the second surface of the membrane or membrane contactors, and removing a first stream of oil coalesced from the second surface of the membranes or membrane contactors. 1. A method of recovering one or more insoluble oils from a liquid source using one or more membrane or membrane contactors , comprising the steps of:pumping the liquid source comprising the one or more oils to one or more membranes or membrane contactors, wherein the liquid source does not contain an amount of solvent sufficient to disperse the oils;contacting the liquid source with a first surface of the one or more membrane or membrane contactors;coalescing the one or more oils within the liquid source onto the first surface of the one or more membrane contactors;pumping one or more recovery fluids through the one or more membrane or membrane contactors in contact with the second surface of the one or more membrane or membrane contactors; andremoving a first stream of oil coalesced from the second surface of the one or more membranes or membrane contactors.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the steps of:collecting the one or more coalesced oils in a collection vessel; andcontacting the liquid source one or more times to the one or more membranes or membrane contactors by pumping through the one or more membranes or membrane contactors to process the liquid source to recover additional coalesced oil.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the liquid source is ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

Fracture Water Treatment Method and System

Номер: US20170008782A1
Автор: Joseph G. Munisteri
Принадлежит: Mbl Water Partners, Mbl Water Partners LLC

A method and system for treatment of flow-back and produced water from a hydrocarbon well in which fracturing operations are carried out using a phase separation and creating of positive charge in the water.

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14-01-2016 дата публикации

MICRO-BUBBLE INDUCED GAS FLOTATION CELL AND METHOD OF OPERATING SAME

Номер: US20160009571A1
Принадлежит: ENVIRO-TECH SYSTEMS, L.L.C.

A method and apparatus for separating two fluids, one lighter in specific gravity than the other, including the steps of providing a single vessel, having a primary separation chamber and a gas flotation chamber; separating fluids in the primary separation chamber to allow for free and suspended solids along with free oil and grease and gas to be removed from the fluids in the primary separation chamber; flowing the fluids into the gas flotation chamber portion; providing a first induced gas flow; combining a second gas flow of micro-bubbles with the first gas flow; and introducing the combined gas flow into the gas flotation chamber portion to provide a source of micro-sized dispersed bubbles in the fluid to accelerate the lift necessary for separation of fine oil droplets, emulsified oil droplets, from the water flowing in the flotation chamber portion. The apparatus for introducing the micro-bubbles to be comingled with the first induced gas flow includes a static mixer, a DGF pump, eductor and a series of globe valves which can be part of the gas flotation system or retrofitted to an existing gas flotation system. 1. A method of separating two immiscible components , one lighter in specific gravity than the other , comprising the following steps:providing a single vessel, having a primary separation chamber and a gas flotation chamber; separating component in the primary separation chamber to allow for free and suspended solids along with free oil or grease or gas to be removed from fluids in the primary separation chamber;flowing the two immiscible components into the gas flotation chamber portion;providing a first induced gas flow;combining a second gas flow of micro-bubbles with the first induced gas flow; andintroducing the combined gas flow into the gas flotation chamber to provide a source of micro-sized dispersed bubbles in the fluid to accelerate the lift necessary for separation of fine oil droplets, emulsified oil droplets, from the fluid flowing in ...

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12-01-2017 дата публикации

System for treatment of a mixture from a production well

Номер: US20170009564A1
Принадлежит: TOTAL SE

The present invention relates to a system for treatment of a mixture from a production well, said mixture comprising a first aqueous liquid and a second oily liquid, the treatment system comprising an extraction tube installed in said well and capable of conducting said mixture from the bottom of said well, a separator capable of separating the first liquid from the second liquid in said mixture, a first end of said tube being connected to the separator, a first injection means capable of injecting a first product into said tube, said first product being capable of improving the flocculation and coalescence of the second fluid in the mixture. Any diameter of the tube between said first end of the tube and a second end of said tube lies in an interval of 10% around a predetermined diameter.

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

SURFACE MODIFIED FILTER MEDIA

Номер: US20200009488A1
Принадлежит: Hollingsworth & Vose Company

Surface modified filter media, including surface modified filter media having enhanced performance characteristics, are provided. In some embodiments, a filter media may comprise two or more layers designed to enhance fluid separation efficiency. One or more of the layers may have at least a portion of a surface that is modified to alter and/or enhance the wettability of the surface with respect to a particular fluid. In certain embodiments involving a filter media including more than one surface modified layer, at least one surface modified layer may have a greater air permeability and/or mean flow pore size than that of another surface modified layer. Such a configuration of layers may result in the media having enhanced fluid separation properties compared to filter media that do not include such modified layers or configuration of layers, all other factors being equal. The filter media may be well-suited for a variety of applications, including filtering fuel, air, and lube oil. 1. A filter media comprising:a non-woven web, comprising:a first layer,{'sup': 2', '2, 'wherein the first layer has a basis weight between 0.1 g/mand 200 g/m, a thickness between 0.05 mm and 3 mm, and an air permeability greater than or equal to 0.3 CFM;'}a second layer,{'sup': 2', '2, 'wherein the second layer has a basis weight between 0.1 g/mand 200 g/m, a thickness between 0.05 mm and 3 mm, and an air permeability greater than or equal to 0.3 CFM, and wherein the air permeability of the second layer is different from an air permeability of the first layer; and'}a third layer, where a surface of the third layer is modified with a hydrophilic material,{'sup': 2', '2, 'wherein the third layer has a basis weight between 0.1 g/mand 200 g/m, a thickness between 0.05 mm and 3 mm, and an air permeability greater than or equal to 0.3 CFM.'}2. A filter media comprising:a non-woven web, comprising:a first layer,{'sup': 2', '2, 'wherein the first layer has a basis weight between 0.1 g/mand 200 g ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

ACOUSTIC PERFUSION DEVICES

Номер: US20180010085A1
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Acoustic perfusion devices for separating biological cells from other material in a fluid mixture are disclosed. The devices include an inlet port, an outlet port, and a collection port that are connected to an acoustic chamber. An ultrasonic transducer creates an acoustic standing wave in the acoustic chamber that permits a continuous flow of fluid to be recovered through the collection port while keeping the biological cells within the acoustic chamber to be returned to the bioreactor from which the fluid mixture is being drawn. 1. An acoustic perfusion device , comprising:an acoustic chamber;at least one ultrasonic transducer coupled to the acoustic chamber;at least one reflector opposite the at least one ultrasonic transducer across the acoustic chamber;the at least one ultrasonic transducer configured to be excited to generate an acoustic standing wave with the at least one reflector;a flow path arranged in the acoustic chamber to bring a fluid and particle mixture proximate to the acoustic standing wave, such that a perfusate turbidity is reduced by about 50% or greater.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the flow path is shaped to generate a tangential flow path proximate to the acoustic standing wave.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein a pressure rise and an acoustic radiation force on cells are generated at an upstream interface region of the acoustic standing wave to clarify fluid passing through the acoustic standing wave.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one reflector is made of a transparent material.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one ultrasonic transducer further comprises two or more ultrasonic transducers.6. The device of claim 5 , where the at least one reflector is located between the two or more ultrasonic transducers.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the acoustic standing wave generates an acoustic radiation force with an axial force component and a lateral force component that are of the same order of magnitude.8. ...

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15-01-2015 дата публикации

System and Method to Treat a Multiphase Stream

Номер: US20150014258A1
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A system and method for enhancing separation of a denser phase liquid from a lighter phase liquid within a multiphase stream. In one example, a cyclonic coalescer has a tubular housing and a plurality of coaxial flow chambers extending in the axial direction of the housing. A swirling element is associated with each of the plurality of coaxial flow chambers. The swirling elements are constructed and arranged to impart a tangential velocity of the stream flowing through the associated flow chamber.

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

COALESCER PLATE WITH PHYLLOTAXIS-DERIVED PATTERN

Номер: US20220032211A1
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Coalescer plates, coalescer plate units, and coalescers, are provided. An exemplary embodiment provides a coalescer plate for separating a mixture of immiscible fluids. The coalescer plate comprises a pattern of wetting and non-wetting regions, wherein the pattern is based, at least in part, on phyllotaxis. 1. A coalescer plate for separating a mixture of immiscible fluids , comprising a pattern of wetting and non-wetting regions , wherein the pattern is based , at least in part , on phyllotaxis.2. The coalescer plate of claim 1 , wherein the pattern is a spiral based claim 1 , at least in part claim 1 , on a Fibonacci sequence.3. The coalescer plate of claim 1 , wherein the pattern is arranged in a spiral according to a golden ratio.4. The coalescer plate of claim 1 , wherein an angle between consecutive nodes in the pattern is about 137.5°.5. The coalescer plate of claim 1 , wherein the pattern comprises nodes that are circular claim 1 , square claim 1 , rectangular claim 1 , rhombic claim 1 , a parallelogram or triangular claim 1 , or any combinations thereof.6. The coalescer plate of claim 1 , wherein the pattern is a Lucas spiral claim 1 , an anomalous spiral claim 1 , a bijugate claim 1 , a multijugate claim 1 , a tricussate claim 1 , or a whorled pattern.7. The coalescer plate of claim 1 , wherein the pattern comprises protrusions.8. The coalescer plate of claim 7 , wherein the protrusions comprise a surface that is substantially perpendicular to fluid flow.9. The coalescer plate of claim 7 , wherein the protrusions are overlapping.10. The coalescer plate of claim 1 , wherein the pattern comprises recesses.11. The coalescer plate of claim 10 , wherein the recesses comprise a surface that is substantially perpendicular to fluid flow.12. The coalescer plate of claim 1 , wherein the pattern is formed into a bottom surface of the coalescer plate to separate oil droplets from a water continuous phase.13. The coalescer plate of claim 1 , wherein the pattern is ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

SEPARATION SYSTEM AND METHOD

Номер: US20220032212A1
Автор: Kelsey John Byron
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A filtration system and method is disclosed. The filtration system includes a separation system with a primary process vessel with a main body enclosing an internal volume, and a removable end cap coupled to one of the ends of the main body. The primary process vessel includes fluid apertures enabling a fluid stream to enter or exit the inner volume. The separation system includes a filter support positioned in the inner volume, and a filter assembly coupled to the filter support. In some embodiments, the separation system is fluidly coupled to another separation system. 1. A filtration method comprising: providing at least one separation system , the separation system comprising:a primary process vessel comprising a main body including first and second ends, the main body enclosing an internal volume; andat least one removable end cap coupled to at least one of the ends of the main body;a plurality of fluid apertures arranged to enable at least one fluid to enter or exit the internal volume of the primary process vessel, the plurality of fluid apertures including at least two fluid inlet ports and at least two fluid outlet ports; andat least one filter support positioned in the internal volume; andat least one filter assembly coupled to the at least one filter support; andoperating the at least one separation system using at least one process configuration, the process configuration comprising:passing at least one untreated fluid into the at least two fluid inlet ports;filtering the at least one untreated fluid using the at least one filter assembly to form at least one treated fluid stream; andeluting the at least one treated fluid from the primary process vessel using the at least two fluid outlet ports.2. The filtration method of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of fluid apertures comprises at least one vent claim 1 , at least one drain claim 1 , and at least one control valve coupled to at least one aperture.3. The filtration method of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

VALVE ARRANGEMENT, LIQUID FILTERS, FILTER ASSEMBLIES, AND METHOD

Номер: US20220032217A1
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A valve arrangement includes a valve shaft having a fluid flow bore, and valve gear projections or teeth projecting from the valve shaft, constructed and arranged to receive a force to rotate the valve shaft. The valve arrangement can be used in a filter assembly having cartridge projections such as gear teeth to mesh with the teeth on the valve gear. 159.-. (canceled)60. A filter assembly comprising: (i) a fluid inlet; and', '(ii) a valve arrangement having a valve shaft with a fluid flow bore; and projections extending from the valve shaft, constructed and arranged to receive a force to rotate the valve shaft; and, '(a) a filter head arrangement including,'} 'wherein the cartridge projections on the filter cartridge apply a force against the valve projections to move the valve shaft between the open and closed positions.', '(b) a filter cartridge removably secured to the filter head; the filter cartridge having filter media construction; and a set of cartridge projections attached to the filter media construction;'}61. The filter assembly of wherein:(a) the cartridge projections comprise cartridge gear teeth; and(b) the valve projections comprise valve gear teeth.62. The filter assembly of wherein the valve gear teeth extend along no more than a 180° arc.63. The filter assembly of wherein the valve gear teeth extend along no more than a 120° arc.64. The filter assembly of wherein:(a) a ratio of the valve gear teeth to the cartridge gear teeth is about 1:2.5-1:5.65. The filter assembly of wherein:(a) a ratio of the valve gear teeth to the cartridge gear teeth is about 1:2.69.66. The filter assembly of wherein the height of the valve gear teeth and the cartridge gear teeth is between about 0.12 inch and 0.34 inch.67. The filter assembly of wherein the height of the valve gear teeth and the cartridge gear teeth is about 13/35ths inch.68. The filter assembly of wherein:(a) the valve shaft has an outer diameter of about 17-18 mm; and(b) the bore in the valve shaft has ...

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

Ionic liquids formulation as an environmentally friendly oil dispersant

Номер: US20220032249A1
Принадлежит: PETROLIAM NASIONAL BERHAD

Disclosed herein is an oil dispersant composition that contains an acyl amino acid ionic liquid, a dicationic ionic liquid, a fruit acid ionic liquid, a polyacid ionic liquid, and an ethoxylate oleyl ether ionic liquid. The composition may also be diluted with water. The composition is useful for dispersing an oil spill in a body of water, while being less toxic to the aquatic environment and also acting to stimulate bacterial growth in said aquatic environment.

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03-02-2022 дата публикации

POLYESTER DEMULSIFIER

Номер: US20220033576A1
Принадлежит: NOURYON CHEMICALS INTERNATIONAL B.V.

A demulsifier includes the reaction product of a) an alkanolamide, b) an acid having at least two carboxyl groups, a full or partial ester thereof, an anhydride thereof and combinations thereof, c) a polyglycol, and d) optionally, a fatty acid, a fatty alcohol and combinations thereof. A method of demulsifying a water-in-oil or oil-in-water emulsion includes adding the demulsifier to the emulsion and separating the emulsion into an oil phase and a water phase. Also disclosed is a method of making a demulsifier composition including reacting a) an alkanolamide, b) an acid having at least two carboxyl groups, a full or partial ester thereof, an anhydride thereof and combinations thereof, c) a polyglycol, and d) optionally, a fatty acid, a fatty alcohol and combinations thereof. 1. A demulsifier comprising the reaction product of:{'sup': 1', '2', '3', '1', '2', '3, 'a) an alkanolamide having the general formula R(CO)NRRwherein Ris an alkyl or aryl group and Rand Rare each alkanol groups;'}b) an acid having at least two carboxyl groups, a full or partial ester thereof, an anhydride thereof or combinations thereof;c) a polyglycol; andd) optionally, a fatty acid, a fatty alcohol or combinations thereof.2. The demulsifier according to claim 1 , wherein Rhas from about 8 to about 24 carbon atoms.3. The demulsifier according to claim 1 , wherein the acid having at least two carboxyl groups has from about 4 to about 36 carbon atoms.4. The demulsifier according to claim 1 , wherein the acid having at least two carboxyl groups comprises an acid selected from succinic acid claim 1 , adipic acid claim 1 , glutaric acid claim 1 , citric acid and combinations thereof.5. The demulsifier according to claim 1 , wherein the polyglycol has from about 2 to about 200 alkylene oxide units.6. The demulsifier according to claim 5 , wherein the fatty acid has from about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms.7. The demulsifier according to claim 5 , wherein the fatty acid comprises an acid selected from ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

Application of formaldehyde sulfoxylates for scavenging h2s

Номер: US20190015763A1
Принадлежит: Baker Hughes Inc

A scavenger comprising a formaldehyde sulfoxylate may be used to scavenge hydrogen sulfide (H 2 S) from systems that are brine or mixed production. Suitable formaldehyde sulfoxylates include, but are not necessarily limited to, sodium formaldehyde sulfoxylate, zinc formaldehyde sulfoxylate, and calcium formaldehyde sulfoxylate, potassium formaldehyde sulfoxylate, magnesium formaldehyde sulfoxylate, iron formaldehyde sulfoxylate, copper formaldehyde sulfoxylate, alkene aldehyde sulfoxylates, and combinations thereof.

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

Contraction and confinement of oil slicks on water, including water where ice is present, using non-ionic surfactants

Номер: US20160017560A1
Принадлежит: UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING

Methods for reducing the size of an oil slick on a water surface or on a water surface when ice is present are described. Spreading of oil can be reversed by reducing the surface tension of the seawater, for example, by using a low concentration of at least one water-soluble surfactant, such as a non-ionic surfactant. A controlled amount of the surfactant or surfactant mixture may be discharged over time at the inner-wall of a spill control boom surrounding the oil spill, or within the vicinity of the oil spill in the absence of control booms using a soaker hose or a floating polyethylene or polypropylene hose impregnated with surfactant, whereby the confinement and contraction of the oil slick is maintained by compensating for dissolved surfactant and surfactant moving away from the oil slick. Water-soluble surfactants are typically solids or gels at low temperatures when no organic co-solvent is added to the surfactant. The solid or gel form is advantageous for generating slow, but continuous release of surfactant, and thus there is no need for an organic co-solvent. This is not the situation for oil-soluble surfactants, which require an organic co-solvent to be successfully applied at low temperatures. Mixing oil-soluble surfactants with water-soluble surfactants may overcome the problem of dispersing oil-soluble surfactant without an organic co-solvent at low temperatures.

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18-01-2018 дата публикации

SYSTEM FOR GENERATING HIGH CONCENTRATION FACTORS FOR LOW CELL DENSITY SUSPENSIONS

Номер: US20180016570A1
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Acoustophoretic devices and methods for concentrating targeted biological cells in a reduced volume using multi-dimensional acoustic standing waves are disclosed. The methods include flowing a mixture of a host fluid and the biological cells through an acoustophoretic device. The acoustophoretic devices include an inlet, an outlet, and a flow chamber having an ultrasonic transducer-reflector pair. Biological cells, such as T cells, are separated from a host fluid for utilization in allergenic or autologous cell therapies. The disclosed devices and methods are capable of concentrating biological cells to at least 100 times their original cell concentration. The disclosed methods and devices are further capable of decreasing an original feed volume to a final concentrated volume that is less than one percent of the original feed volume. 1. A method for concentrating target particles in a host fluid , comprising: an acoustic chamber;', 'at least one ultrasonic transducer coupled to the acoustic chamber, the at least one ultrasonic transducer configured to generate an acoustic standing wave in the acoustic chamber; and', 'a reflector on an opposite side of the acoustic chamber from the at least one ultrasonic transducer;, 'placing an original concentration mixture of the host fluid and the target particles in an acoustophoretic device, the acoustophoretic device comprisingexciting the at least one ultrasonic transducer to generate the acoustic standing wave in the acoustic chamber; andconcentrating the target particles via the acoustic standing wave by at least an order of magnitude difference from the original concentration mixture.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising concentrating the target particles to a final concentration of about 150 times to about 300 times the original concentration mixture.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising concentrating the target particles to a final concentration of about 300 times to about 600 times the original ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

DIGITAL TREATMENT OF MULTI-PHASE LIQUID MIXTURES

Номер: US20210016205A1
Принадлежит: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

A method of operating a liquid separator includes detecting a volume of a multi-phase liquid mixture inside the operating liquid separator using one or more detectors; determining, from a signal of the one or more detectors, a volume of the multi-phase liquid mixture; determining an amount of a chemical treatment, or other operating parameter, based on the volume of the multi-phase liquid mixture; and applying the amount of chemical treatment, or other operating parameter, to the separator. 1. A multi-phase liquid separation control system , comprising:an internal liquid mixture volume detector comprising a nuclear detector, an RF detector, an ultrasonic detector, a wave guided radar detector, a differential pressure detector, a spectral acoustic detector, or a thermal detector, or a combination thereof;a chemical treatment system; anda controller coupled to the internal liquid mixture volume detector and the chemical treatment system and configured to receive a signal from the internal liquid mixture volume detector representing a volume of a liquid mixture and to control an operating parameter based on the signal.2. (canceled)3. The multi-phase separation control system of claim 1 , further comprising a separation accelerator operative coupled to the controller to receive operating signals from the controller.4. The multi-phase separation control system of claim 3 , comprising a plurality of internal liquid mixture volume detectors and a plurality of separation accelerators.5. The multi-phase separation control system of claim 1 , wherein the chemical treatment system includes a source of demulsifier claim 1 , and the controller controls a rate of demulsifier addition based on the signal.6. The multi-phase separation control system of claim 1 , wherein the operating parameter is rate of chemical treatment addition.7. A separator claim 1 , comprising:a vessel;an internal liquid mixture volume detector coupled to the vessel, the internal liquid mixture volume ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

FILTER ELEMENT CONFIGURATIONS

Номер: US20210016214A1
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The current technology relates to various filter elements configurations where a substrate layer defines a surface having a treatment. The treatment increases a roll off angle of the surface for a 50 water droplet when the surface is immersed in toluene. The filter element can have a housing and the substrate disposed in the housing. In some embodiments the substrate layer defines a plurality of pleats extending between pleat folds that form flow faces of the media. In some embodiments the substrate is incorporated into single facer media of a filter element. In some embodiments the substrate layer is incorporated in a filter element having a flow-by configuration. In some embodiments the substrate layer is incorporated in a filter element having a cross-flow configuration. Some embodiments relate to a vent. Some embodiments relate to a barrier assembly and/or a fuel filter element. Various other filter elements are described. 1. A filter element comprising:a substrate layer defining a first surface having a treatment that increases a roll off angle of the first surface for a 50 μL water droplet when the first surface is immersed in toluene, wherein the substrate layer defines a plurality of pleats extending between a first set of pleat folds and a second set of pleat folds, wherein the first set of pleat folds defines a first face and the second set of pleat folds defines a second face.2. The filter element of any one of and - , wherein the roll off angle of the first surface is in a range of 50 degrees to 90 degrees and the first surface has a contact angle in a range of 90 degrees to 180 degrees for a 50 μL water droplet when the first surface is immersed in toluene.3. The filter element of any one of - and - , wherein the first face is opposite the second face relative to the filter element.4. The filter element of any one of - and - , wherein a distance between each adjacent pleat fold in the first set of pleat folds is greater than a distance between each ...

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

METHODS AND APPARATUSES FOR SEPARATION OF BIOLOGIC PARTICLES AND/OR OIL FROM FLUIDS USING ACOUSTICS

Номер: US20200017376A1
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Ultrasonic standing waves are generated to trap and separate oil droplets, cellular material and/or gases from a fluid. The methods and apparatuses operate at ultrasonic resonance and are low power, e.g., in the range of 1-5 W. One or more acoustic transducers operating in the 100 kHz to 5 MHz range may be used. The methods and apparatuses may be implemented using relatively large flow chamber and flow rates, e.g., in a range of from about 200 mL/min to greater than about 15 L/min. 1. A system to concentrate and separate material from a fluid , comprising:a chamber for receiving material in a fluid, the chamber being sized to accommodate at least 200 mL/min;an ultrasonic transducer and an opposing reflector arranged across the chamber from each other, wherein the ultrasonic transducer is configured to permit an acoustic standing wave to be generated across a direction of mean flow in the chamber; andthe generated acoustic standing wave includes a radial component and a linear component to form a three dimensional acoustic field that exerts an acoustic radiation force in three dimensions that traps and agglomerates the material against fluid drag force such that the agglomerated material is permitted to grow to a size that permits the agglomerated material to rise or settle out of the acoustic standing wave.2. The system of configured to be driven at a constant frequency of excitation.3. The system of configured to be driven with a frequency sweep pattern where the effect of the frequency sweeping is to translate the collected material along the direction of the acoustic standing wave.4. The system of configured to be driven in a frequency range of from about 10 kHz to about 100 MHz.5. The system of configured to be driven with a voltage in a range of from about 1 volt to about 100 volts.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the ultrasonic transducer is a piezoelectric transducer.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the material is oil droplets or cellular material.8. The ...

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

Method for removing impurities from a fluid stream

Номер: US20200017380A1
Автор: Mundheim Atle
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A method for the separation and removal of organic and inorganic contamination in fluids where water is the continuous phase and oil contamination is present in the continuous phase, is described. Xanthan and/or Guar in the unsolved state dispersed in nonpolar solvent of de-aromatized aliphatic or a synthetic isoparaffine, immiscible with water and miscible with oil, is dosed into the fluid. 1. A process for removing oil contamination in fluids where water is the continuous phase and the oil contamination is present in the continuous phase , comprising the steps of dispersing Xanthan and/or Guar in unsolved state into nonpolar solvent comprising de-aromatized aliphatic or synthetic isoparaffine , immiscible with water and miscible with oil , dosing the dispersion into the fluid , mixing the dispersion and fluid mixture to a microemulsion by shear mixing , such that any contaminating oil present in the fluid becomes included in the emulsion together with solvent , causing the contamination to be brought together into a separable conglomerate by means of blending in and mixing of crosslinking trivalent cations of aluminum , iron or chromium , and removing the conglomerated contamination from the fluid.2. Method according to claim 1 , wherein water is added and emulsified to the dispersion prior to dosing the dispersion into the fluid stream.3. Method according to - claim 1 , wherein the dispersion is used for repeated treatments of the fluid stream for the recombination of potential broken cross-linked anglomated flocs through several separation steps claim 1 , without further addition of Xanthan and/or Guar claim 1 , solvent or trivalent cations.4. Method according to claim 3 , wherein the method is used prior to separation in one or more of; hydro cyclone claim 3 , flotation unit claim 3 , mechanical filter claim 3 , media filter claim 3 , membrane filter claim 3 , decanter claim 3 , centrifuge or sedimentation.5. (canceled) The present invention relates to removal ...

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

METHODS OF USING IONIC LIQUIDS AS DEMULSIFIERS

Номер: US20200017776A1
Автор: Weers Jerry
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A method of demulsifying an emulsion with an ionic liquid having a nitrogen or phosphorus cation. 1. A method of breaking an emulsion comprising contacting the emulsion with an ionic liquid of the formula:{'br': None, 'sup': +', '−, 'AX\u2003\u2003(I)'}wherein A is or contains nitrogen, a nitrogen containing heterocyclic ring, phosphorus, or a phosphorus containing heterocyclic ring; and X is an anion selected from the group consisting of halides; hydroxyl; carbonates; alkyl carbonates; bicarbonates; anionic dithiocarbonates; anionic trithiocarbonates; xanthates, thiocyanates; anionic alkoxides; anionic carboxylates; anionic hydroxycarboxylates; amino fatty acids; anionic alkoxylated fatty acids; anionic metallic complexes, sulfur or silicon containing anions; anionic phosphate esters, anionic thiophosphate esters; anionic phosphonate esters; anionic thiophosphonate esters; alkyl substituted phosphines; anionic urea; anionic thiourea; anionic natural products; anionic thiols; anionic phenols; anionic phenol resins; anionic alkoxides; anionic copolymers of alpha olefins and maleic anhydride, esters, amides, imides or derivatives thereof; anionic acrylamido-methyl propane sulfonate/acrylic acid copolymers; anionic homopolymers, copolymers and terpolymers of one or more acrylates, methacrylates and acrylamides, optionally copolymerized with one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers; phosphated maleic copolymers; an anionic homo or copolymer of an oxirane or methyloxirane and mixtures thereof or a zwitterion.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein A is or contains nitrogen or a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring; and anion X is selected from the group consisting of anionic metallic complexes; sulfur or silicon containing anions; anionic phosphate esters; anionic thiophosphate esters; anionic phosphonate esters; anionic thiophosphonate esters; anionic thiols; anionic natural products; anionic phenols; anionic phenol resins; anionic alkoxides; anionic copolymers of ...

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

Method and System for Separating Oil Well Substances

Номер: US20200018146A1
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A method and system for separating oil well substances by using a separator system comprising inclined tubular oil and water separators for separating the respective fluid components mixed in fluids from oil wells, combined with providing a liquid lock upstream the inclined tubular oil and water separators, as well as establishing and maintaining water-wetted entrance to the inclined tubular oil and water separators. 110-. (canceled)11100114050401144adad. A method for separating oil well substances with a system that includes a slug suppression and gas removal unit () arranged to a well , and an inclined separator system with a plurality of inclined tubular oil and water separators (-) , each of the plurality of inclined tubular oil and water separators being formed by a longitudinally extending elongated inner tube () positioned within a longitudinally extending elongated outer tube () , each inner tube () of the plurality of tubular oil and water separators (-) having a plurality of holes or slots () arranged longitudinally therein and being inclined at an angle ,{'b': 40', '50', '40, 'and wherein oil well substances are introduced into one end of the inner tube () via a feed section passing through the outer tube () and into the inner tube (), comprising the steps of{'b': 400', '100', '11', '100', '11, 'i': a', 'd', 'a', 'd, 'arranging liquid level () interaction between the slug suppression removal unit () and at least one respective inclined tubular oil and water separator (-) close to equal height to provide and maintain a liquid lock for avoiding free gas carry-over or carry-under between the slug suppression removal unit () and the inclined tubular oil and water separators (-), and'}{'b': 11', '31', '12', '11', '31', '40, 'i': a', 'd', 'a', 'd', 'a', 'd', 'a', 'd', 'a', 'd, 'establishing and maintaining a water-wetted entrance to the respective inclined tubular separator (-) with a sloped soft bend (-) at the inlet (-) of the respective inclined tubular oil ...

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26-01-2017 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR UNIPOLAR SEPARATION OF EMULSIONS AND OTHER MIXTURES

Номер: US20170021287A1
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Embodiments discussed herein relate to systems and methods for separating two or more phases of an emulsion or other mixture. The methods include providing the mixture with a net and unipolar charge (e.g., such that adjacent droplets therein acquire net and unipolar charges), thereby enhancing coalescence of like-phase droplets therein and producing, or enhancing the production of, two or more consolidated phases; and collecting the two or more consolidated phases. 1. A method for separating two or more phases of emulsion mixture , the method comprising the steps of:(a) providing the mixture with a net and unipolar charge, thereby enhancing coalescence of like-phase droplets therein and producing, or enhancing the production of, two or more consolidated phases; and(b) collecting the two or more consolidated phases.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein step (a) comprises bombarding the mixture with ions via corona discharge.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein step (a) comprises providing an emitter electrode and a collector electrode claim 2 , wherein at least the collector electrode is in physical contact with the mixture and a potential difference is applied between the emitter electrode and the collector electrode at or above a corona discharge threshold.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the emitter electrode is not in physical contact with the mixture.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein a gaseous medium is located between the emitter electrode and the mixture.6. The method of claim 3 , wherein the collector electrode is grounded.7. The method of claim 3 , wherein the emitter electrode is a sharp electrode.8. The method of claim 3 , wherein the emitter electrode is coated and/or textured.9. The method of claim 3 , wherein the emitter electrode is made of or coated with a material resistant to ionization-induced corrosion.10. The method of claim 3 , wherein the collector electrode comprises one or more members selected from the group consisting of a metal claim 3 , ...

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26-01-2017 дата публикации

Fracture Water Treatment Method and System

Номер: US20170021288A1
Автор: Joseph G. Munisteri
Принадлежит: Mbl Water Partners LLC

A method and system for treatment of flow-back and produced water from a hydrocarbon well in which fracturing operations are carried out using a phase separation and creating of positive charge in the water.

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

Solvent-Induced Separation of Oilfield Emulsions

Номер: US20180021697A1
Принадлежит: Halliburton Energy Services, Inc.

Systems and methods for separation of oleaginous fluids, aqueous fluids, and solids from drilling or other oilfield emulsions by solvent extraction. A method for separation of oilfield emulsions comprising: providing an oilfield emulsion prepared for use in a wellbore and/or recovered from a wellbore; mixing the oilfield emulsion with at least a solvent to form at least a mixture; and separating the mixture to at least partially recover an oleaginous phase of the oilfield emulsion. 1. A method for separation of oilfield emulsions comprising:providing an oilfield emulsion prepared for use in a wellbore and/or recovered from a wellbore;mixing the oilfield emulsion with at least a solvent to form at least a mixture; andseparating the mixture to at least partially recover an oleaginous phase of the oilfield emulsion.2. The method of wherein the oilfield emulsion comprises a drilling fluid in the form of an invert emulsion and/or a solids-stabilized emulsion.3. The method of wherein the oilfield emulsion comprises an oleaginous continuous phase and a discontinuous phase claim 1 , the oleaginous continuous phase being at least partially recovered in the step of separating the mixture.4. The method of wherein the oleaginous continuous phase comprises at least one oleaginous liquid selected from the group consisting of a diesel oil claim 4 , a crude oil claim 4 , a paraffin oil claim 4 , a mineral oil claim 4 , an olefin claim 4 , an ester claim 4 , an amide claim 4 , an amine claim 4 , a polyolefin claim 4 , a polydiorganosiloxane claim 4 , a siloxane claim 4 , an organosiloxane claim 4 , an ether claim 4 , an acetal claim 4 , a dialkylcarbonate claim 4 , a hydrocarbon claim 4 , and combinations thereof claim 4 , wherein the volume to volume ratio of the oleaginous continuous phase to the discontinuous phase is in the range of from 20:80 to 95:5.5. The method of wherein the solvent comprises a solvent or mixture of solvents whereby mixing the solvent with the oilfield ...

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10-02-2022 дата публикации

SELF SUFFICIENT SUCTION SIDE AUTOMATIC DRAIN VALVE

Номер: US20220040611A1
Автор: Abdalla Wassem
Принадлежит: CUMMINS FILTRATION IP, INC.

Various example embodiments relate to an automatic drain system for use with a fluid water separator. The automatic drain system includes a liquid-in-fuel sensor configured to detect a liquid level in a water sump. A pump includes an inlet in fluid communication with the water sump and an outlet in fluid communication with the inlet. The pump has an active state and an inactive state. The active state causes the pump to draw liquid in from the inlet and direct liquid toward the outlet. A battery is configured to power the pump. A circuit board is operably connected to the pump and battery. The circuit board includes at least one circuit having a first state and a second state. The first state prevents power flow from the battery to the pump. The second state facilitates power flow from the battery to the pump, transitioning the pump from inactive to active. 1. An automatic drain system for use with a fluid water separator , comprising:a liquid-in-fuel sensor, the liquid in-fuel sensor configured to detect a liquid level in a water sump;a pump comprising an inlet in fluid communication with the water sump and an outlet in fluid communication with the inlet, the pump having an active state and an inactive state, the active state causing the pump to draw liquid in from the inlet and direct liquid toward the outlet;a battery configured to power the pump; anda circuit board operably connected to the pump and operably connected to the battery, the circuit board comprising at least one circuit having a first state and a second state, the first state preventing power flow from the battery to the pump and the second state facilitating power flow from the battery to the pump,wherein detection of the liquid level by the liquid-in-fuel sensor causes the circuit board to transition from the first state to the second state, thereby causing the pump to transition from the inactive state to the active state.2. The automatic drain system of claim 1 , wherein the liquid-in-fuel ...

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28-01-2016 дата публикации

Oil Spill Recovery Vessel

Номер: US20160024736A1
Автор: Jauncey Paul, Suarez Jose
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An oil spill recovery vessel () is provided that comprises a catamaran bow section () with twin hulls between which an oil skimmer unit () is arranged for displacement between a lowered, operating, position in oil-polluted water and a raised, non-operational, position clear of the water. Aft of the catamaran bow section () is a trimaran main section () made up of a central hull interposed between two outer hulls formed by aft continuations of the twin hulls of the catamaran bow section (); the three hulls of the trimaran main section have conjoined upper portions. A propulsion unit () is operative to move the vessel () forward at slow speed for skimming operations, and, with the skimmer unit () in its raised position, at a fast speed in which the vessel planes on its trimaran main section (). 110. An oil spill recovery vessel () comprising:{'b': 12', '21', '22', '11, 'a catamaran bow section () with twin hulls (, ) between which an oil skimmer unit () is arranged for displacement between a lowered, operating, position in oil-polluted water and a raised, non-operational, position clear of the water;'}{'b': 13', '12', '20', '21', '22', '12', '20', '21', '22', '13, 'a trimaran main section () located aft of the catamaran bow section () and comprising a central hull () interposed between two outer hulls (, ) formed by aft continuations of the twin hulls of the catamaran bow section (), the three hulls (, , ) of the trimaran main section () having conjoined upper portions; and'}{'b': 53', '10', '11', '13, 'a propulsion unit () for moving the vessel () forward at slow speed for skimming operations, and, with the skimmer unit () in its raised position, at a fast speed in which the vessel planes on its trimaran main section ().'}210202122132425202122131620. An oil spill recovery vessel () according to claim 1 , wherein the depth of conjoining of the three hulls ( claim 1 , claim 1 , ) of the trimaran main section () increases afterwards whereby to define two flow channels ( ...

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CLEANING OILY WASTE

Номер: US20190022555A1
Принадлежит: ALFA LAVAL CORPORATE AB

A method for cleaning oily waste including water, solids and at least one fuel oil includes removing water from the oily waste to be cleaned so as to produce dried oily waste; introducing dried oily waste into a two-phase centrifugal separator through a liquid inlet; separating the dried oily waste in the two-phase centrifugal separator into a cleaned oil phase and a sludge phase; discharging the sludge phase through a sludge outlet of the two-phase centrifugal separator, and discharging the cleaned oil phase through a liquid outlet of the two-phase centrifugal separator. A system for cleaning oily waste including water, solids and at least one fuel oil is also disclosed. 1. A method for cleaning oily waste comprising water , solids and at least one fuel oil , wherein the method comprises the steps of:providing oily waste to be cleaned, said provided oily waste to be cleaned comprising water, solids and at least one fuel oil;removing water from said provided oily waste to be cleaned so as to produce dried oily waste;introducing the dried oily waste produced in said step of removing water into a two-phase centrifugal separator through a liquid inlet;separating said dried oily waste in said two-phase centrifugal separator into a cleaned oil phase and a sludge phase comprising solids from said dried oily waste;discharging said sludge phase through a sludge outlet of said two-phase centrifugal separator, anddischarging said cleaned oil phase through a liquid outlet of said two-phase centrifugal separator.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said at least one fuel oil constitutes at least 80 wt % of all oil of said provided oily waste to be cleaned.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said provided oily waste to be cleaned comprises a single oil claim 1 , said single oil being a fuel oil.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said two-phase centrifugal separator comprises a screw conveyor and a stack of separation discs and wherein said step of ...

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

Method and Device for Enhanced Oil-Water Separation and Desalination in Cold Low-Pressure Separator

Номер: US20180023009A1
Принадлежит:

This invention involves a method and a device for enhanced oil-water separation and desalination in a low-pressure separator. The water-containing oil is mixed with desalted water in a countercurrent way at the entrance, wherein the desalted water accounts for 0-1% of the water-containing oil by volume. The resultant oil-water mixture then enters a T-shaped liquid-gas separator () for degassing treatment to quickly separate gas from the mixture. In a low-pressure separator, the oil-water mixture flows, from left to right, to a flow conditioner () to uniformly distribute the mixture in the transverse section, and then flows to a hydrophilic droplet agglomeration module () and a CPI fast separation module () to separate water from oil, wherein part of the separated water is discharged and the oil with a trace of water (0-0.01%) passes over a partition () to a deep separation segment. The oil is subjected to deep water removal by a conjugated fiber water removal module and then discharged, and the water captured by the conjugated fiber water removal module is subject to a conjugated fiber oil removal module for deep oil removal and then discharged. 1. A method for enhanced oil-water separation and desalination in a cold low-pressure separator , comprising the steps of1) mixing water-containing oil with desalted water at entrance to transfer salts and hydrogen sulfide in the oil to the desalted water, and flowing the resultant oil-water mixture into a T-shaped liquid-gas separator to rapidly separate gas from the oil-water mixture via flash evaporation, wherein the oil has a pressure of 0.6-4.5 MPa and a temperature of 20-90° C. at the entrance, and the desalted water is injected in such a rate that the injected desalted water accounts for 0-1% of the water-containing oil by volume;2) subjecting the oil-water mixture to secondary washing by injected water, flow conditioning and preliminary separation to separate water having a droplet size over 30 μm, wherein a ...

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10-02-2022 дата публикации

POLYESTER DEMULSIFIER

Номер: US20220041803A1
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A demulsifier includes the reaction product of a) alkoxylated castor oil, b) an acid having at least two carboxyl groups, a full or partial ester thereof, an anhydride thereof and combinations thereof, and optionally c) a fatty acid, a fatty acid ester and combinations thereof. A method of demulsifying a water-in-oil or oil-in-water emulsion includes adding the demulsifier to the emulsion and separating the emulsion into an oil phase and a water phase. 1. A demulsifier comprising the reaction product of:a) alkoxylated castor oil;b) an acid having at least two carboxyl groups, full or partial esters thereof, an anhydride thereof or combinations thereof; andc) optionally, a fatty acid, a fatty acid ester or combinations thereof.2. The demulsifier according to claim 1 , wherein the alkoxylated castor oil comprises from about 5 to about 200 moles of alkoxy units per mole of castor oil.3. The demulsifier according to claim 1 , wherein the alkoxylated castor oil is ethoxylated castor oil.4. The demulsifier according to claim 1 , wherein the acid having at least two carboxyl groups claim 1 , full or partial ester thereof claim 1 , the anhydride thereof or combinations thereof has from about 4 to about 36 carbon atoms.5. The demulsifier according to claim 1 , wherein the acid having at least two carboxyl groups comprises an acid selected from succinic acid claim 1 , adipic acid claim 1 , glutaric acid claim 1 , citric acid and combinations thereof.6. The demulsifier according to claim 1 , wherein the fatty acid claim 1 , fatty acid ester or combinations thereof has from about 8 to about 22 carbon atoms.7. The demulsifier according to claim 1 , wherein the fatty acid comprises an acid selected from tallow fatty acids claim 1 , tall oil fatty acids claim 1 , palmitic acid claim 1 , stearic acid claim 1 , myristic acid claim 1 , oleic acid claim 1 , palmitoleic acid claim 1 , linoleic acid claim 1 , linolenic acid and combinations thereof.8. The demulsifier according to claim ...

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28-01-2021 дата публикации

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR A DRILL MUD PLANT

Номер: US20210023473A1
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A remediation plant for remediating drilling mud, cuttings, and fluids. The preferred plant includes a reboiler that is adapted to provide heat to the drilling mud, cuttings, and fluid, a mud drum that is operatively connected to the reboiler, a distillation column that is operatively connected to the reboiler, a heat exchanger that is operatively connected to the reboiler, a condenser that is operatively connected to the distillation column, a condenser tank that is operatively connected to the condenser, an oil-water separator that is operatively connected to the condenser tank, and a pump that is operatively connected to the oil-water separator. The preferred remediation plant is adapted to remove synthetic drilling fluid from drilling mud, cuttings, and fluids. A method for remediating drilling mud, cuttings, and fluid. 2. (canceled)3. The remediation plant of wherein the reboiler is a kettle type reboiler.4. The remediation plant of wherein the mud drum comprises a hydraulic piston or a ram.5. The remediation plant of wherein the distillation column further comprises injection pipes claim 1 , distributer plates claim 1 , support grids claim 1 , and packing.6. The remediation plant of wherein the heat exchanger is a vertically oriented shell and tube heat exchanger.7. The remediation plant of wherein the condenser is a vertically oriented shell and tube heat exchanger.8. The remediation plant of wherein the condenser tank comprises an electric heater.9. The remediation plant of wherein the oil-water separator comprises an electric heater.10. The remediation plant of wherein the pump is a positive displacement pump.11. The remediation plant of wherein the plant is adapted to recover virgin synthetic drilling fluid such as Low Toxicity Mineral Oil (LTMO) for reuse.12. The remediation plant of wherein the plant is adapted to recover hydrocarbons from a mixture of hydrocarbons and aqueous liquids.13. The remediation plant of wherein the plant is adapted to recover ...

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28-01-2021 дата публикации

DEMULSIFYING ADDITIVE FOR SEPARATION OF OIL AND WATER

Номер: US20210023475A1
Принадлежит: Baker Hughes, a GE company, LLC

A demulsifying additive comprising a branched aliphatic compound may be introduced to a stream containing mixtures of or emulsions of oil and water in an effective amount to separate water from the oil in the stream, such as separating oil from emulsified oil-in-water and/or separating water from emulsified water-in-oil in a production fluid. The branched aliphatic compound may be grafted with a polyether via a crosslinking reaction. Alternatively, branched aliphatic compounds may be crosslinked together. 1. A method for separating oil and water in a stream containing a mixture of oil and water , the method comprising:introducing an effective amount of a demulsifying additive comprising a branched aliphatic compound to the stream containing the mixture of oil and water to separate the water from the oil in the stream; andseparating the water from the oil.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the branched aliphatic compound has 20 or more carbon atoms.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the branched aliphatic compound comprises branches containing functional groups having 2 to 28 carbon atoms.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the branched aliphatic compound comprises branches containing functional groups selected from the group consisting of alkyl groups claim 3 , arylalkyl groups claim 3 , cycloalkyl groups claim 3 , and combinations thereof.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the branched aliphatic compound is crosslinked to another branched aliphatic compound to form a hyperbranched aliphatic compound.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the hyperbranched aliphatic compound is a dendrimer.7. The method of claim 2 , wherein the branched aliphatic compound comprises branches containing functional groups selected from the group consisting of oxygen functional groups claim 2 , nitrogen functional groups claim 2 , sulfur functional groups claim 2 , phosphorous functional groups claim 2 , and combinations thereof.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the branched aliphatic ...

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23-01-2020 дата публикации

Method to separate an emulsion in a liquid lens

Номер: US20200026064A1
Принадлежит: Corning Inc, Picosys Inc D/b/a Invenios

Embodiments generally relate to systems and methods for separating an emulsion in a cavity of a device such as a liquid lens device. In one embodiment, the method comprises at least one of: applying a bias voltage to electrodes in the device, causing at least one of droplet migration, flattening of large droplets, and reduced droplet surface tension; applying an oscillating actuation voltage waveform comprising an actuation frequency to the electrodes, such that fluid pumping and turbulence is created within the device cavity; and applying an oscillating excitation voltage waveform comprising an excitation frequency to the electrodes, such that the varying electric field created by the oscillating voltage causes small droplets of the first liquid to coalesce.

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17-02-2022 дата публикации

PARTICULATE ADDITIVES FOR IMPROVED BIO-OIL RECOVERY

Номер: US20220049184A1
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A method for recovering bio-oil from an emulsified bio-oil process stream, by adding a chemical additive system to the emulsified bio-oil process stream, wherein the chemical additive system comprises at least one surfactant and at least one hydrophobic particulate not based on silica. Bio-oil recovered from the method. A bio-oil recovery system, including a supply of emulsified bio-oil, a supply of chemical additive, wherein the chemical additive comprises at least one surfactant and at least one hydrophobic particulate not based on silica, a treatment unit for combining the chemical additive system with the emulsified bio-oil, and a centrifuge system for dewatering the treated emulsion and producing a concentrated bio-oil. 1. A method for recovering bio-oil from an emulsified bio-oil process stream , including the steps of:adding a chemical additive system to the emulsified bio-oil process stream in an amount of 20 to 2000 ppmv (mg/L) based on the weight of the chemical additive system and the volume of the emulsified bio-oil process stream, wherein the chemical additive system comprises at least one surfactant and at least one hydrophobic particulate chosen from the group consisting of fatty acids, salts of fatty acids, high melting point synthetic or semi-synthetic waxes (melting point greater than 110° C.), fatty acid coated calcium carbonate and organoclays;wherein the hydrophobic particulate comprises from 1-65% of the chemical additive system; andrecovering bio-oil.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the emulsified bio-oil process stream is a process stream of an ethanol production process.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the emulsified bio-oil process stream is chosen from the group consisting of whole stillage claim 2 , thin stillage claim 2 , concentrated thin stillage claim 2 , and syrup.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein fatty acids or salts of fatty acids comprise between 10-100% by weight of the hydrophobic particulate.5. The method of claim 1 , ...

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24-02-2022 дата публикации

FLUID TREATMENT SEPARATOR AND A SYSTEM AND METHOD OF TREATING FLUID

Номер: US20220054956A1
Автор: Seguin Ronald J.
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There is provided a method of treating fluid such as tailings from tailings ponds resulting from oil sands production. A fluid treatment separator has a separation chamber having an oil outlet and a water chamber having a water outlet below the height of the oil outlet. A fluid passage connects between the separation and water chambers. The fluid passage is below the height of the water outlet. A centrifuge flow separator is in the separation chamber. A centrifuge flow diffuser is oriented to direct mixed fluids into the centrifuge flow separator. Preferably, the centrifuge flow diffuser is a ring diffuser and the centrifuge flow separator is a centrifuge cone. A fluid treatment system includes a fluid treatment separator and a phase separator and may include multiple fluid treatment separators and phase separators connected in series. 1. A fluid treatment separator comprising:a separation chamber having an oil outlet;a water chamber having a water outlet below a height of the oil outlet;a fluid passage connecting between the separation chamber and the water chamber, the fluid passage being below a height of the water outlet;a centrifuge flow separator in the separation chamber; anda mixed fluid inlet in fluid connection with the centrifuge flow separator for providing mixed fluids to the separation chamber.2. The fluid treatment separator of further comprising a centrifuge flow diffuser at the mixed fluid inlet oriented to direct the mixed fluids into the centrifuge flow separator.3. The fluid treatment separator of in which the centrifuge flow separator has an upper opening and a lower opening claim 1 , the upper opening having an area smaller than an area of the lower opening.4. The fluid treatment separator of in which the oil outlet further comprises an oil weir claim 1 , and the height of the oil outlet is defined by a height of a top surface of the oil weir.5. The fluid treatment separator of in which the water outlet further comprises a water weir claim 1 , ...

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24-02-2022 дата публикации

IONIC LIQUIDS AND METHODS OF USING SAME

Номер: US20220056345A1
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Ionic liquid containing compositions may be used in the production, recovery and refining of oil and gas. In addition, they may be used to treat wastewater and/or to inhibit and/or prevent fouling of contaminants onto surfaces. 1. (canceled)2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. (canceled)10. (canceled)11. (canceled)12. (canceled)13. (canceled)14. (canceled)15. (canceled)16. (canceled)17. (canceled)18. (canceled)19. (canceled)20. (canceled)21. (canceled)22. (canceled)23. (canceled)24. (canceled)25. (canceled)26. (canceled)27. (canceled)28. (canceled)29. (canceled)30. (canceled)33. The method of claim 32 , wherein R claim 32 , R claim 32 , R claim 32 , R claim 32 , R claim 32 , Rand Rare independently —H or a Calkyl and/or the anion is a halide selected from the group consisting of —Cl claim 32 , —Br claim 32 , —F or —I.35. A method of treating a hydrocarbon containing fluid to:(a) inhibit or prevent the formation or precipitation of asphaltenes in the fluid; or [{'br': None, 'sup': 1', '2', '3', '4', '+', '−, 'RRRRNX\u2003\u2003(IV); or'}, {'br': None, 'sup': 1', '2', '3', '+', '8', '+', '5', '6', '7', '−, 'RRRNRNRRRX\u2003\u2003(V)'}], '(b) remove or reduce sulfur containing compounds in the fluid, the method comprising contacting the fluid with an ionic liquid of the formula{'sup': 1', '2', '3', '4', '5', '6', '7', '8, 'X is an anion selected from the group consisting of halides; hydroxyl; carbonates; alkyl carbonates; bicarbonates; carboxylates; hydroxycarboxylates; sulfonates; sulfates; bisulfites; thiocyanates; dithiocarbonates; dithiocarbonates; trithiocarbonates; carbamates; dithiocarbamates; trithiocarbamates; xanthates; sulfides; polysulfides; alkoxides; anionic ureas; anionic alkyl substituted phosphines; anionic amino fatty acids; anionic alkoxylated fatty acids; anionic acrylamido-methyl propane sulfonate/acrylic acid copolymers; anionic phosphated maleic copolymers; anionic metal complexes; sulfur ...

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06-02-2020 дата публикации

FILTERING SKIMMERS AND BEACHES FOR USE IN WATER SEPARATION AND TREATMENT

Номер: US20200038783A1
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Wastewater or effluent treatment systems and methods that employ filtering skimmers and/or beaches for separating water from solids and/or other wastes are provided. In some embodiments, the systems include: at least one tank defined by a bottom wall and at least one side wall; a beach including a ramped surface disposed near a side wall of the tank, the ramped surface having a base end disposed at a first elevation relative to the bottom wall of the tank, and a top end opposite the base end at a second elevation relative to the bottom wall of the tank, the second elevation being greater than the first elevation; and a skimmer disposed in the tank that is configured to move material at a surface of the tank toward the beach, wherein (a) at least a portion of the skimmer, (b) at least a portion of the ramped surface of the beach, or (c) at least portions of both the skimmer and the ramped surface of the beach includes a filter material. 1. A system comprising:at least one tank defined by a bottom wall and at least one side wall; a base end disposed at a first elevation relative to the bottom wall of the tank, and', 'a top end opposite the base end at a second elevation relative to the bottom wall of the tank, the second elevation being greater than the first elevation; and, 'a beach comprising a ramped surface disposed near a side wall of the tank, the ramped surface having'}a skimmer disposed in at least a portion of the tank that is configured to move water or other material at a surface of a liquid contained within the tank toward the beach,wherein (a) at least a portion of the skimmer, (b) at least a portion of the ramped surface of the beach, or (c) at least portions of both the skimmer and the ramped surface of the beach comprises a filter material.2. The system of wherein the skimmer is configured to travel along the surface of the liquid contained within the tank.3. The system of wherein the skimmer comprises a vacuum device configured to pull at least a ...

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18-02-2016 дата публикации

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EMULSION BREAKING AND PHASE SEPARATION BY DROPLET ADHESION

Номер: US20160045843A1
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Emulsion breaking and phase separation is achieved by droplet adhesion. An emulsion breaking device includes a channel having distinct adjacent zones with distinctly different surface wettability characteristics, namely, solvophilic and solvophobic surfaces. The device is positioned such that the upstream portion of the device is configured to be wetted by the continuous phase of the emulsion, and the downstream portion of the device is configured to be wetted by the dispersed phase of the emulsion. As the emulsion flows from the upstream zone to the downstream zone, the change in surface wettability characteristics promotes adhesion of the dispersed phase as the dispersed phase wets the surface of the downstream portion of the channel, which results in breaking of the emulsion. Subsequent collection of the broken emulsion in a collection vessel results in separation of the disparate phases to facilitate their recapture and recycling. 1. An emulsion-breaking device for breaking emulsions , the device comprising:a body defining an elongated internal channel having an inner surface, a first zone of said channel having a solvophilic inner surface, a second zone of said channel having a solvophobic inner surface, the second zone and the first zone meeting at a boundary intermediate a length of the channel.2. The emulsion-breaking device of claim 1 , wherein said solvophilic inner surface is hydrophilic claim 1 , and wherein said solvophobic inner surface is hydrophobic.3. The emulsion-breaking device of claim 1 , wherein said body comprises a glass capillary.4. The emulsion-breaking device of claim 3 , wherein said internal channel has a cross-sectional area of about 0.01×0.01 mmto about 2×2 mm.5. The emulsion-breaking device of claim 3 , wherein said body is provided with a solvophobic coating within said second zone to provide said solvophobic inner surface.6. The emulsion-breaking device of claim 3 , wherein said solvophobic coating comprises a coating of ...

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18-02-2021 дата публикации

CONTACTOR AND SEPARATION APPARATUS AND PROCESS OF USING SAME

Номер: US20210047572A1
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An improved contactor/separator process is presented where one or more stages of contact and separation is achieved by providing one or more shroud and disengagement device combinations within a vessel, where the disengagement device is connected to the top of the shroud that contains vertically hanging fibers. A liquid admixture of immiscible fluids is directed co-currently upward through the shroud at flooding velocity or greater, where all of the admixture exits the disengagement device through a coalescing material. Tray supports are used to stack additional shroud and disengagement combinations vertically within the vessel. Each tray allows less dense liquids exiting one disengagement device from a lower shroud and disengagement device combination to enter the bottom of a shroud of a shroud and disengagement device combination position vertically above the lower shroud and disengagement device combination. 1. A method of retrofitting an existing unit operation comprising:selecting a vessel that is part of the existing unit operation, where the vessel has a vertical axis;removing structural components from within the vessel;installing a support tray within the vessel;installing a shroud and disengagement device combination vertically within the vessel parallel to the vertical axis, where the shroud has a length defined by a non-porous wall extending from the bottom end to a top end; andinstalling a bundle of fibers within the shroud and the disengagement device such that the bundle of fibers hangs vertically and parallel to the vertical axis, is connected to the top end of the shroud;', 'has a porous wall that extends vertically from the top end of the shroud; and', 'has a closed top configured to cause all liquids flowing inside the disengagement device to exit the porous wall following a flow path that is initially tangential to the vertical axis,, 'wherein the disengagement device,'}wherein the support tray is connected to the shroud such that liquids ...

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16-02-2017 дата публикации

Separation System and Method

Номер: US20170043278A1
Автор: Kelsey John Byron
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Embodiments of the invention include a filtration system with a separation system including a primary process vessel with a main body enclosing an internal volume, and a removable end cap coupled to one of the ends of the main body. The primary process vessel includes fluid apertures enabling a fluid stream to enter or exit the inner volume. The separation system includes a filter support positioned in the inner volume, and a filter assembly coupled to the filter support. In some embodiments, the filtration system further includes a support frame, and the separation system is mounted on the support frame. In some embodiments, the separation system is fluidly coupled to another separation system. In some embodiments, the filter assembly includes a coalescing filter. In some further embodiments, the filter assembly includes a filter configured and arranged to filter hydrocarbons. 1. A filtration system comprising at least one separation system , the separation system comprising:a primary process vessel comprising a main body including first and second ends, the main body enclosing an internal volume; andat least one removable end cap coupled to at least one of the ends of the main body;a plurality of fluid apertures configured and arranged to enable at least one fluid stream to enter or exit the inner volume of the primary process vessel, the plurality of fluid apertures including at least one fluid inlet port and at least one fluid outlet port;at least one filter support positioned in the inner volume; andat least one filter assembly coupled to the at least one filter support.2. The filtration system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of fluid apertures comprise at least one vent and at least one drain.3. The filtration system of claim 1 , further comprising at least one control valve coupled to at least one aperture.4. The filtration system of claim 3 , wherein the at least one control valve is coupled to the at least one aperture using a T-junction.5. The ...

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16-02-2017 дата публикации

MULTI FLUID INJECTION MIXER

Номер: US20170043306A1
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Multi Fluid Injection Mixer for injecting gas and/or liquid as admixture fluid to gas and/or liquid flowing through a pipe, and homogeneously mixing the admixture fluids and pipe fluids, said injection mixer constituting a section of the pipe, distinguished in that the injection mixer is comprising: at least one contacting element having at least one contacting surface facing and deflecting some of the pipe fluid flow, forming a constriction to the internal cross-section of the pipe, such that the pipe fluid flow is accelerated and fluid flowing in the vicinity of said surface is deflected to flow along the surface until the surface end over a sharp edge at the point of maximum constriction and flow velocity, at least one injection element arranged with a fluid connection to said surface of the contacting element, such that admixture fluid can be injected onto said surface and along said surface be entrained by the flowing pipe fluid over the sharp edge, but for a contacting element formed as a contracting pipe section at least two injection elements are provided. 218-. (canceled) The present invention relates to injection into, mixing and conditioning of fluids flowing through a pipeline. More particularly the invention relates to a multi fluid injection mixer, a mixer and an assembly including the multi fluid injection mixer, feasible for a large number of mixing, injection and conditioning operations, particularly related to processing hydrocarbons and in-line reactor processes for the production of fine chemicals.Processing of fluids is a large technical field finding applications in most industries. Processing of fluids flowing in a pipeline typically involves phase separation of the fluid contents and delivery of the separated constituents at a specified quality, according to subsequent use. For example the stream from a hydrocarbon well is separated into oil, gas and water, the phases being processed and cleaned for contaminants until a specification is met. ...

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18-02-2016 дата публикации

Sequential mixing system for improved desalting

Номер: US20160046877A1
Принадлежит: Phillips 66 Co

A system for desalting crude oil includes delivering a stream of salty crude oil and wash water into a mixing valve, mixing the stream of salty crude oil and wash water through the mixing valve to create a mixed stream of desalted crude oil and salty wash water, delivering the mixed stream of desalted crude oil and salty wash water to a static mixer, and mixing the mixed stream of crude oil and wash water in the static mixer. Within the static mixer, the mixed stream is mixed in a coalescing regime to coalesce smaller droplets of water into larger droplets of water. The mixed stream is subjected to an electric field to cause additional coalescence before being directed to a desalter where the salty wash water is separated from the desalted crude oil.

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16-02-2017 дата публикации

ACOUSTOPHORETIC SEPARATION TECHNOLOGY USING MULTI-DIMENSIONAL STANDING WAVES

Номер: US20170044517A1
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A system having improved trapping force for acoustophoresis is described where the trapping force is improved by manipulation of the frequency of the ultrasonic transducer. The transducer includes a ceramic crystal. The crystal may be directly exposed to fluid flow. The crystal may be air backed, resulting in a higher Q factor. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a flow chamber that includes at least one inlet and at least one outlet;at least one ultrasonic transducer coupled to the flow chamber, the transducer including a piezoelectric material that is configured to be driven in a higher order mode by a voltage signal that creates a displacement profile containing a harmonic of a fundamental longitudinal mode, resulting in a multi-dimensional acoustic standing wave in the flow chamber; anda reflector across the flow chamber from the at least one ultrasonic transducer.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the multi-dimensional acoustic standing wave results in an acoustic radiation force with an axial force component and a lateral force component that are of the same order of magnitude.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the multi-dimensional acoustic standing wave traps particles in a flow field with a linear velocity of from 0.1 millimeter/second to greater than 1 centimeter/second.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the piezoelectric material is rectangular in shape.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the multi-dimensional acoustic standing wave is a three-dimensional standing wave.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the reflector includes a non-planar surface.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:an apparatus inlet that leads to an annular plenum;a contoured nozzle wall downstream of the apparatus inlet;a collection duct surrounded by the annular plenum; anda connecting duct joining the contoured nozzle wall to the flow chamber inlet.8. A method for continuously separating a second fluid or a particulate from a host fluid claim 1 , comprising: a flow ...

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03-03-2022 дата публикации

PHASE SEPARATOR AND PHASE SEPARATION SYSTEM INCLUDING THE SAME AND PHASE SEPARATION METHOD

Номер: US20220062792A1
Автор: MATSUOKA Akira

Provide is a phase separator having a phase separation function and a function of promoting mutual contact between the first liquid and the second liquid in a compact structure. The phase separator includes a main body container, a partition member, and a mixed-liquid introduction part. The body container defines a storage space for the mixed liquid. The partition member partitions the storage space into a plurality of horizontally arranged spaces including a mutual contact space allowing the first and second liquids to flow vertically while being in contact with each other, and a phase separation space for separating the mixed liquid into a first liquid phase and a second liquid phase. The mixed-liquid introduction part allows introduction of the mixed liquid through the mixed-liquid introduction part to make the mixed liquid flow from the introduction end toward the discharge end of the partition member through the mutual contact space. 1. A phase separator that receives a mixed liquid to bring the mixed liquid into phase separation , the mixed liquid containing a first liquid and a second liquid that are capable of forming a first liquid phase and a second liquid phase , respectively , the first liquid being immiscible with the second liquid and having a larger specific gravity than a specific gravity of the second liquid , the phase separator comprising:a main body container that defines a storage space for storing the mixed-liquid;a partition member disposed inside the main body container so as to partition the storage space into a plurality of spaces arranged horizontally, the plurality of spaces including a mutual contact space allowing the first liquid and the second liquid to flow vertically while being in contact with each other in the mutual contact space, and a phase separation space for separating the mixed liquid into a first liquid phase formed of the first liquid and a second liquid phase formed of the second liquid;a mixed-liquid introduction part ...

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03-03-2022 дата публикации

POLYETHYLENIMINE AS A NEW EMULSION BREAKER FOR QUENCH WATER SYSTEMS

Номер: US20220062793A1
Автор: CUOQ Fabrice, LEEN Steven
Принадлежит: Sabic Global Technologies B.V.

Methods to increase the efficiency and throughput of hydrocarbon stream cracking by inhibiting the formation of, or resolving an emulsion, in an ethylene production quench water system. The method includes contacting a non-alkoxylated branched or linear polyethylenimine (PEI) with a quench water composition from the quench water system under conditions suitable to prevent the formation of an emulsion or to resolve the quench water composition into two immiscible phases. 1. A method of inhibiting the formation of , or resolving an emulsion , in an ethylene production quench water system , the method comprising contacting a non-alkoxylated branched or linear polyethylenimine (PEI) with a quench water composition from the quench water system under conditions suitable to prevent the formation of an emulsion or to resolve the quench water composition into two immiscible phases.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the PEI comprises a molecular weight of 100 to 800 claim 1 ,000 g/mol claim 1 , 100 to 750 claim 1 ,000 g/mol claim 1 , 100 to 1300 g/mol g/mol claim 1 , or 100 to 800 g/mol.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the quench water composition comprises 0.01 to 30 ppm claim 1 , preferably 0.01 to 10 ppm of the PEI.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the quench water system further comprises one or more of a Quench Water Tower (QWT) claim 1 , a Quench Water Loop (QWL) claim 1 , or a Quench Water Settler (QWS).7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the method comprises adding the PEI to a feed of the QWT claim 6 , a feed of the QWL claim 6 , a feed of the QWS claim 6 , or any combination thereof.8. The method of claim 6 , wherein the QWT comprises a temperature of 25 to 150° C.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the quench water composition comprises gasoline hydrocarbons.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein one of the two immiscible phases is an aqueous phase.11. The method of any one of claim 10 , further comprising providing the aqueous phase to a process water stripper (PWS ...

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14-02-2019 дата публикации

METHOD FOR REDUCING OR CONTROLLING WASTEWATER AND POLLUTANT FROM EMULSION POLYMERIZATION RESIN PRODUCTION

Номер: US20190046948A1
Автор: SONG Yudong, ZHOU Yuexi
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The present invention provides a method for reducing or controlling wastewater and pollutant from emulsion polymerization resin production, comprising the following steps: (1) optimizing an emulsion polymerization reactor to lengthen a cleaning interval of the reactor so as to reduce the volumes of reactor cleaning wastewater and pollutant discharge; (2) demulsifying latex filter cleaning wastewater and removing a latex material so as to reduce the volume of the pollutant discharge; (3) demulsifying the highly concentrated reactor cleaning wastewater, then performing flotation recovery; (4) mixing graft polymerization wastewater and 1,3-diene polymerization wastewater, then performing demulsification; (5) mixing the demulsified latex wastewater and condensation and drying wastewater, then performing a coagulation and dissolved air flotation treatment; and (6) implementing a biological treatment process on the effluent from the coagulation and dissolved air flotation treatment to remove an organic material, nitrogen and phosphorus. The method of the present invention has the characteristics of reducing pollutants at a source, increasing product yield, saving resources, using different treatment according to wastewater property, and lowering treatment cost. 114-. (canceled)15. A method for reducing or controlling wastewater and pollutants from emulsion polymerization resin production , comprising the following step: (1) adding a scraper mounted on a reactor stirring blade;', '(2) employing a gate impeller and/or propeller agitator which can promote the mass and heat transfer of the mixed liquid between the center and the walls of the reactor; and', '(3) installing a baffle near the reactor walls to prevent the mixed liquid from swirling as a whole; and, 'wherein the step (A) is carried out by at least one of the means selected from the group consisting of, '(A) preventing or reducing the adhesion of polymers to reactor walls;'}further comprising at least one of the ...

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13-02-2020 дата публикации

Fluid Treatment System and Method of Use Utilizing a Membrane

Номер: US20200047088A1
Принадлежит: Baleen Process Solutions

A variable oil field fluid treatment system and method of use which utilizes a pump, a desanding hydrocyclone, and/or a non-consumable or consumable mechanical solids filter, a membrane filtration unit, a pump, a granular carbon filter, and/or combinations therein. 1. A system for acid and completion treatment flow back fluids with a fluid treatment at ambient temperature comprising:a multicompartment separation tank with a vent boom;a chemical clarifier;a first pump;first fluid lines;solids filter skid with first fluid bleed lines in fluid communication with said multicompartment separation tank in order to allow for bleed from said solids filter to be transported back to said separator tank;second fluid lines;membrane filtration unit with second fluid bleed lines in fluid communication with said multicompartment separation tank in order to allow for bleed from said membrane filtration unit to be transported back to said separator tank;an egress line; whereina fluid at ambient temperature can enter said multicompartment separation tank and be treated with said chemical clarifier; said fluid is then pumped by said first pump through said first fluid lines into said solids filter skid; said fluid is then pumped into said membrane filtration unit through said second fluid lines; and then fluid is pumped into said egress line.2. The system for acid and completion treatment with a fluid at ambient temperature of further comprising;two concentrated recirculation lines which run from said membrane filtration units back to said first fluid line.3. The system for acid and completion treatment with a fluid at ambient temperature of further comprising;a carbon filter in which after the fluid passes through said membrane filtration unit it then is cycled through the granular carbon filter and then to the egress line.4. The system for acid and completion treatment with a fluid at ambient temperature of further comprising;said membrane filtration unit further comprises; ' ...

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26-02-2015 дата публикации

METHOD TO TREAT FLUSHING LIQUOR SYSTEMS IN COKE PLANTS

Номер: US20150053622A1
Автор: Zhang Guixi, ZHAO Jason
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Methods are disclosed for reducing oil in water emulsions in coking processes. One exemplary method comprises: providing an aqueous stream with an oil in water emulsion; providing a treatment composition, wherein the treatment composition comprises at least one cationic polyacrylamide; and contacting the aqueous stream with the treatment composition. 1. A method of reducing an oil in water emulsion present in an aqueous stream of a coking process comprising:(a) providing said aqueous stream;(b) providing a treatment composition, wherein said treatment composition comprises at least one cationic polyacrylamide; and(c) contacting said aqueous stream with said treatment composition.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein said repeat (y) unit comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of dimethylaminoethyl (meth)acrylate methyl chloride quaternary salt claim 2 , dimethylaminoethyl (meth)acrylate methyl sulfate quaternary salt claim 2 , dimethylaminoethyl (meth)acrylate benzyl chloride quaternary salt claim 2 , dimethylaminoethyl (meth)acrylate sulfuric acid salt claim 2 , dimethylaminoethyl (meth)acrylate hydrochloric acid salt claim 2 , acrylamidopropyl trimethylammonium chloride claim 2 , dimethylaminopropyl (meth)acrylamide methyl sulfate quaternary salt claim 2 , dimethylaminopropyl (meth)acrylamide hydrochloric acid salt claim 2 , diethylaminoethylacrylate claim 2 , diethylaminoethylmethacrylate claim 2 , diallyldiethylammonium chloride claim 2 , and diallyldimethyl ammonium chloride.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein:(d) said repeat (y) unit comprises dimethylaminoethyl (meth)acrylate methyl chloride quaternary salt; and(e) said repeat unit (x) comprises acrylamide.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein a molar ratio of said repeat units (x):(y) ranges from about 95:5 to about 5:95.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein a molar ratio of said repeat units (x):(y) ranges from about 10:90 to about 40:60.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein a molar ratio of (x ...

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25-02-2016 дата публикации

ULTRASOUND AND ACOUSTOPHORESIS TECHNOLOGY FOR SEPARATION OF OIL AND WATER, WITH APPLICATION TO PRODUCE WATER

Номер: US20160052803A1
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Several prototype systems are described for separating oil and water from emulsions. The systems operate at ultrasonic resonance and are thus low power. Each system contains one or more acoustic transducers operating in the 100 kHz to 5 MHz range. Each system contains flow input for the emulsion and two or more flow outputs for the separated oil and water. Existing prototypes operate from 200 mL/min to >15 L/min. Each uses low power in the range of 1-5 W. 1. A system to concentrate and separate lipid or oil phase from an oil/water or lipid/water emulsion comprising:a flow chamber through which the emulsion of water and microscopic oil droplets or lipids flows, the flow chamber comprising one or more flow inlets and flow outlets, wherein the dimensions of the cross-section of the flow chamber are larger than the wavelength corresponding to the generated sound;an ultrasonic transducer, wherein the ultrasonic transducer is driven by an oscillating voltage signal or ultrasonic frequencies; anda reflector, wherein the reflector is located such that an acoustic standing wave is generated in the host medium;wherein a acoustic field exerts an acoustic radiation force on a secondary phase component containing oil droplets or lipids, such that the oil droplets are trapped in the acoustic field against the fluid drag force, resulting in large scale collection of the secondary phase component over time; andwhere the rapid collection of oil droplets in agglomeration of the oil droplets or the formation of large aggregates of microscopic oil droplets, such that the buoyancy force of the droplet aggregates is sufficient to force the oil droplet aggregates to float to the top of the flow chamber, such that over time an oil layer, representing all collected oil droplets, accumulates at the top of the flow chamber; andwhere conventional means can be used for harvesting of this oil layer.2. The system of driven at a constant frequency of excitation.3. The system of driven with a ...

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25-02-2016 дата публикации

METHOD OF DEMULSIFYING AND PURIFYING ORGANIC PRODUCTS FROM AN EMULSION

Номер: US20160052846A1
Автор: Gooding Owen, LEE GARY
Принадлежит: CODEXIS, INC.

This invention provides methods to demulsify organic products from emulsions, using demulsifying solvents which act as a combination of demulsifier and low volume extraction solvent. The methods can be applied to purify organic products such as fatty alcohols from emulsions including those generated from fermentation broths. 1. A method of demulsifying an emulsion comprising contacting an emulsion with a demulsifying amount of a demulsifying solvent , whereby the emulsion transforms into at least two distinct phases.2. A method for purifying an organic product from an emulsion , said method comprising adding a demulsifying amount of at least one demulsifying solvent to the emulsion , whereby the emulsion transforms into at least two distinct phases.3. A method for producing an organic product from an emulsion of a fermentation mixture , said method comprising culturing a microorganism that produces an organic product under conditions wherein the organic product is produced and adding a demulsifying amount of at least one demulsifying solvent to the emulsion , whereby the emulsion transforms into at least two distinct phases.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the emulsion is a reaction mixture claim 1 , a fermentation broth or partially processed fermentation broth.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the fermentation broth or partially processed fermentation broth comprises a microorganism.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the microorganism is engineered to produce the organic product.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein one of said two distinct phases is a predominantly non-aqueous phase and one of said two distinct phases is a predominantly aqueous phase.8. The method of claim 1 , further comprising separating the at least two distinct phases from each other.9. The method of claim 2 , wherein said organic product is selected from the group consisting of a fatty alcohol claim 2 , a fatty acid claim 2 , a fatty acid ester claim 2 , a terpene claim 2 , a terpenoid claim ...

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23-02-2017 дата публикации

Exclusion Zone Filtration

Номер: US20170050122A1
Автор: Gerald H. Pollack
Принадлежит: 4th-Phase Inc

A polar liquid mixture containing suspended or dissolved particles or solute is exposed to air or a hydrophilic surface. An exclusion zone having a reduced concentration of particles or solute is formed in the polar liquid adjacent to the interface with air or the hydrophilic surface. One or more fractions of purified polar liquid and/or concentrated particles or solute are collected. A sensor can provide feedback to the collector.

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22-02-2018 дата публикации

Oil Spill Recovery Vessel

Номер: US20180051434A9
Автор: Jauncey Paul, Suarez Jose
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An oil spill recovery vessel () is provided that comprises a catamaran bow section () with twin hulls between which an oil skimmer unit () is arranged for displacement between a lowered, operating, position in oil-polluted water and a raised, non-operational, position clear of the water. Aft of the catamaran bow section () is a trimaran main section () made up of a central hull interposed between two outer hulls formed by aft continuations of the twin hulls of the catamaran bow section (); the three hulls of the trimaran main section have conjoined upper portions. A propulsion unit () is operative to move the vessel () forward at slow speed for skimming operations, and, with the skimmer unit () in its raised position, at a fast speed in which the vessel planes on its trimaran main section (). 110. An oil spill recovery vessel () comprising:{'b': 12', '21', '22', '11, 'a catamaran bow section () with twin hulls (, ) between which an oil skimmer unit () is arranged for displacement between a lowered, operating, position in oil-polluted water and a raised, non-operational, position clear of the water;'}{'b': 13', '12', '20', '21', '22', '12', '20', '21', '22', '13, 'a trimaran main section () located aft of the catamaran bow section () and comprising a central hull () interposed between two outer hulls (, ) formed by aft continuations of the twin hulls of the catamaran bow section (), the three hulls (, , ) of the trimaran main section () having conjoined upper portions; and'}{'b': 53', '10', '11', '13, 'a propulsion unit () for moving the vessel () forward at slow speed for skimming operations, and, with the skimmer unit () in its raised position, at a fast speed in which the vessel planes on its trimaran main section ().'}210202122132425202122131620. An oil spill recovery vessel () according to claim 1 , wherein the depth of conjoining of the three hulls ( claim 1 , claim 1 , ) of the trimaran main section () increases afterwards whereby to define two flow channels ( ...

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26-02-2015 дата публикации

POLYMER-BASED EMULSION BREAKING METHODS

Номер: US20150057377A1
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A method for breaking emulsions includes applying a polymer mixture to an emulsion. The emulsion can be energized, such as through centrifugation or vibration. In particular, the polymer mixture can be in liquid form. The polymer mixture includes first and second liquid polymer, the second liquid polymer being less hydrophilic than the first liquid polymer. In a water-in-oil emulsion, the less hydrophilic polymer can preferentially reside within the oil phase. 1. A method of recovering a particle from an emulsion , the method comprising:contacting the emulsion with a breaking solution, the emulsion comprising an aqueous phase dispersed in an immiscible continuous phase, the aqueous phase including hydrophilic particles, the breaking solution comprising a first liquid polymer and a second liquid polymer, the first liquid polymer having affinity for the aqueous phase and the second liquid polymer having affinity for the immiscible continuous phase, the molecular weight of the first liquid polymer being less than the molecular weight of the second liquid polymer, wherein the contacting breaks the emulsion, providing a continuous aqueous phase including the hydrophilic particles; andseparating the immiscible continuous phase from the continuous aqueous phase.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the breaking solution has a total polymer content in a range of 10% to 100% by volume.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the breaking solution includes the first liquid polymer and the second liquid polymer in a ratio of 1:3 to 10:1 (second liquid polymer:first liquid polymer).4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first liquid polymer has a molecular weight in a range of 50 Da to 500 Da.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second liquid polymer has a molecular weight in a range of 100 Da to 700 Da.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the emulsion is contact with the breaking solution in a ratio in a range of 20:1 to 1:10.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first liquid polymer ...

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10-03-2022 дата публикации

ADAPTER FOR ELECTRO-COALESCER INSULATED ELECTRODES WITH METAL SEALING FOR ELECTRODES

Номер: US20220072450A1
Принадлежит: FMC Technologies, Inc.

Electro-coalescer systems herein may include a vessel, a base plate separating a process chamber and an electric enclosure, rod-shaped ceramic insulated electrodes, and a sealing assembly. An end of the electrodes is located within the electric enclosure. The electrodes traverse respective through-holes of the base plate into or through the process chamber, where a second portion is supported by a spacer, configured to maintain a position of the electrodes while allowing fluid passage. The sealing assembly forms a seal between the through-holes and the rod-shaped insulated electrodes, preventing fluid traversing from the process chamber into the electric enclosure. The sealing assembly may include: a metal fitting disposed around the rod-shaped insulated electrode; metal o-rings; metal seats; and a closing nut. The metal fitting has a coefficient of thermal expansion similar to that of the ceramic insulator, thereby preventing breakage of the electrodes during use. 1. An electro-coalescer system , comprising:a vessel having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, between which is a process chamber;a base plate separating an electric enclosure from the process chamber;one or more pipes fluidly connecting the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet,{'claim-text': ['a first end of the one or more rod-shaped insulated electrodes is located within the electric enclosure,', 'the one or more rod-shaped electrodes traverse respective through-holes of the base plate and through at least a portion of the one or more pipes, and', 'a second portion of the one or more rod-shaped electrodes is supported by a spacer, the spacer being configured to support and maintain a position of the one or more insulated electrodes while simultaneously allowing fluid passage;'], '#text': 'one or more rod-shaped insulated electrodes, comprising a conductor disposed within a ceramic insulator; wherein:'}{'claim-text': ['a metal fitting disposed around the rod-shaped insulated electrode;', 'one or more metal o ...

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05-03-2015 дата публикации

Reservoir activated emulsion breaking for lost circulation

Номер: US20150060146A1

An oil-in-water emulsion is provided to place a sealant within a subterranean formation by being deployed into the formation to reacte with the formation's included water to break the emulsion, leaving the emulsified components, some of which act as the sealant to form at least a partial seal. The emulsion does not form a seal until emulsified in response to formation water conditions (salinity, pH, calcium ion concentration, temperature), and can be a drilling fluid or a pill during drilling activities.

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10-03-2022 дата публикации

METHOD FOR TREATING PRODUCTION WATER FROM THE ENHANCED OIL RECOVERY OF OIL BY HYDROCYCLONE IN THE PRESENCE OF ADDITIVES OF TETRAKIS(HYDROXYMETHYL)PHOSPHONIUM SALT TYPE

Номер: US20220073810A1
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The invention relates to a process for treating production water resulting from enhanced oil recovery, said production water comprising an aqueous phase and an organic phase dispersed in said aqueous phase, and at least one polymer in the aqueous phase, said process comprising: 2. Process according to claim 1 , in which the anion is a chloride ion claim 1 , a bromide claim 1 , a fluoride claim 1 , an iodide claim 1 , a hydroxide claim 1 , a hydrogen sulfate claim 1 , a dihydrogen phosphate claim 1 , a carboxylate such as for example a formate claim 1 , an acetate claim 1 , a propionate.3. Process according to claim 1 , in which the anion is a sulfate claim 1 , a hydrogen phosphate claim 1 , an oxalate claim 1 , preferably a sulfate.4. Process according to claim 1 , in which the anion is a phosphate.5. Process according to claim 1 , in which the additive is tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium sulfate (THMP sulfate or THMPS) of formula{'br': None, 'sub': 2', '4', '2, 'sup': +', '2−, '[(HOCH)P],SO4'}6. Process for treating production water according to claim 1 , in which the polymer is selected from: polyacrylamides (PAM) or partially hydrolysed polyacrylamides (HPAM) claim 1 , polysaccharides claim 1 , or polymers comprising monomer units of N-vinylpyrrolidone or acrylamido-tert-butyl sulfonate (ATBS) type.7. Treatment process according to claim 1 , in which the pH of the production water is between 2 and 7 claim 1 , preferably between 2 and 5 claim 1 , very preferably between 3 and 5 claim 1 , during the contacting step.8. Treatment process according to claim 7 , in which the pH is adjusted during the contacting step by addition of an acid or of a buffer salt.9. Treatment process according to claim 1 , in which the temperature of the contacting step is between 25° C. and 100° C. claim 1 , preferably between 50° C. and 100° C.10. Water treatment process according to claim 1 , in which the concentration of tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium salt is between 20 and 1000 ...

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01-03-2018 дата публикации

Integrated coalescing system for separating dispersed ionic liquid from liquid hydrocarbon

Номер: US20180056212A1
Принадлежит: Chevron USA Inc

An integrated coalescing system for separating ionic liquid from a liquid hydrocarbon is provided, comprising: a. a bulk settler, that separates an emulsion comprising the dispersed ionic liquid with a wide range of droplet sizes into a clean ionic liquid phase and a separated liquid hydrocarbon phase comprising retained droplets; b. a pre-coalescer that receives the separated liquid hydrocarbon phase, separates out solid particles from the separated liquid hydrocarbon phase, and begins to form coalesced droplets of the retained droplets; and c. a coalescer that receives an effluent from the pre-coalescer, wherein the at least one coalescer comprises multiple layers of media having a fine pore size, and produces a clean hydrocarbon stream that is free of the dispersed ionic liquid and additional amounts of the clean ionic liquid phase. Also, a process is provided for separating an ionic liquid from a liquid hydrocarbon, using the integrated coalescing system.

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03-03-2016 дата публикации

Method for modifying bio-oil derived from biomass pyrolysis

Номер: US20160060539A1

A method for modifying bio-oil derived from biomass pyrolysis, the method including: 1) adding an inorganic salt and an organic demulsifier to a bio-oil; oscillating or stirring the resulting mixture, and resting the resulting mixture, to yield a lower layer being an aqueous solution and an upper layer being the bio-oil, and collecting the bio-oil; 2) employing a zeolite molecular sieve-loaded clay as a catalyst, and aging the catalyst using pure steam, to yield a modified catalyst; and 3) adding the modified catalyst obtained in 2) to a conventional catalytic cracking reactor, injecting the bio-oil obtained in 1) to the conventional catalytic cracking reactor using a piston pump, and allowing the bio-oil to react under a weight hourly space velocity (WHSV) of between 6 and 15 h −1 , a temperature of between 380 and 700° C., and a pressure between 0.1 and 0.8 megapascal.

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02-03-2017 дата публикации

HIGH-PERFORMANCE ECO-FRIENDLY NON-EMULSIFIER

Номер: US20170058189A1
Принадлежит: Rhodia Operations

A method for demulsifying an emulsion of oil and water including the step of contacting the emulsion with a composition that includes an amphoteric surfactant and a solvent. Demulsifying compositions are also provided. 1. A method for demulsifying an emulsion of oil and water , the method comprising: contacting the emulsion with an aqueous phase composition comprising an amphoteric surfactant and a solvent , wherein the combined concentration of the amphoteric surfactant and solvent ranges from greater than 0% to less than 1% , and demulsifying the emulsion.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the composition further comprises a non-ionic surfactant.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the amphoteric surfactant is selected from the group consisting of alkyl betaines and alkyl amido betaines.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the amphoteric surfactant is cocoamidopropyl betaine.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the solvent comprises an aromatic alcohol.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the solvent is benzyl alcohol.7. The method of claim 2 , wherein the non-ionic surfactant is selected from the group consisting of alcohol ethoxylates claim 2 , alcohol propoxylates claim 2 , and alcohol propoxylate ethoxylate copolymers.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the emulsion is an oil-in-water emulsion.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the water phase is brine with dissolved salts or acid.10. A demulsifying composition for an emulsion of oil and water claim 1 , the composition comprising a blend of at least one alcohol alkoxylate claim 1 , an amphoteric surfactant claim 1 , and a solvent.11. The composition of further comprising at least one anionic surfactant.12. The composition of claim 11 , wherein the anionic surfactant is selected from the group consisting of mono or dialkyl phosphates and sulfosuccinates.13. The composition of claim 10 , wherein the solvent comprises at least one dibasic ester.14. The composition of claim 13 , wherein the dibasic ester is selected from ...

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20-02-2020 дата публикации

COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR OILFIELD WATER CLARIFICATION PROCESSES

Номер: US20200056105A1
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Disclosed are aqueous water clarifier compositions used to demulsify and clarify oil-water dispersions and emulsions derived from petroleum industry operations. The disclosed aqueous water clarifier composition comprises an anionic polymer, a chelating agent, optionally a base, and optionally an alcohol. Specifically the anionic polymer is a latex dispersion of an anionic polymers comprise an anionic polymer comprising: A) 2 to 80 percent by weight of at least one C-Cα,β-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid monomer; B) 15 to 80 percent by weight of at least one nonionic, copolymerizable α,β-ethylenically unsaturated monomer; C) 0 to 50 percent by weight of one or more of the following monomers: C1) at least one nonionic vinyl surfactant ester; or C2) at least one nonionic, copolymerizable α,β-ethylenically unsaturated monomer having longer polymer chains than monomer B), or C3) at least one nonionic urethane monomer; and, optionally, D) 0 to 5 percent by weight of at least one crosslinker. Said aqueous water clarifier compositions demonstrate good pumpability with reduced tendency to foul pumps. 112-. (canceled)14. The composition of claim 13 , wherein the chelating agent is sodium salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic and the base is sodium hydroxide.15. The composition of claim 13 , wherein the latex dispersion includes from 28 to 30 percent active latex.16. The composition of claim 13 , wherein the aqueous water clarifier composition reduces pump fouling.17. A method for demulsifying and clarifying oil-in-water emulsions derived from petroleum production and refining operations claim 13 , the method comprising adding to the oil-in-water emulsions the aqueous water clarifier composition as claimed in .18. A method of for inhibiting and mitigating the formation of oil-water emulsions generated during petroleum industry operations from oil and aqueous precursors which become mixed during said operations claim 13 , said method comprising providing to the oil ...

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04-03-2021 дата публикации

Hydrophobic stainless-steel copper-coated mesh and method of synthesizing same

Номер: US20210062355A1

Disclosed is a copper coated stainless-steel hydrophobic mesh and a method for synthesizing the hydrophobic mesh. In the method, a stainless-steel mesh is sonicated in a solution of acetone and ethanol, and then electroplated in a copper solution to form a copper coating on the surface of the mesh. The copper-coated stainless-steel mesh is treated with an oxidizing solution having an oxidizing potential applied to it. The mesh is then washed with water and dried. The copper-coated stainless-steel mesh is then immersed in a lauric acid solution. The mesh is then rinsed with ethanol to remove adsorbed lauric acid. After drying, the so-synthesized copper-coated stainless-steel hydrophobic mesh is characterized in that it has hydrophobic branches of lauric acid.

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