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Oilfield water storage system and method

US11136193B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 23, 2019
Grant dateOct 5, 2021
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Expiry dateOct 19, 2039

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE02B1/003
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Oilfield water resource systems and methods for managing oilfield water resources are provided herein. In an embodiment, an oilfield water resource system includes a water storage pond and a second holding pond. The water storage pond includes an oilfield water resource to be provided for use in an oilfield operation. The second holding pond includes low value water different from the oilfield water resource in the water storage pond. The second holding pond is configured to influence relative humidity of air above a water surface of the oilfield water resource in the water storage pond.

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