Title:
METHOD OF TREATING FLOWBACK FLUID FROM A WELL
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2016/069924
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for treating flow back fluid from a well after a well completion process is disclosed. The method includes the steps of maintaining the pH of the flow back fluid at a certain level and introducing an oxidizing agent into the fluid flow. The flow back fluid which typically contains at least water, oil and solids is passed through a tubing bundle, an oil/water separator, and a liquid solid separating device. Apparatus is also disclosed for carrying out the method.
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Inventors:
NOLES JR JERRY W (US)
WATTS ALEX J (US)
WATTS ALEX J (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2015/058115
Publication Date:
June 23, 2016
Filing Date:
October 29, 2015
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Assignee:
NOLES INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES LLC (US)
International Classes:
C02F1/40; B01D17/02; C02F1/52; C02F1/66; C02F1/70; C02F1/72; C02F9/02
Domestic Patent References:
| WO2013090569A2 | 2013-06-20 |
Foreign References:
| US20140069821A1 | 2014-03-13 | |||
| US20110233136A1 | 2011-09-29 | |||
| US20130048562A1 | 2013-02-28 | |||
| US20120160706A1 | 2012-06-28 |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
TUMEY, Tod (Houston, Texas, US)
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