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Treating seawater for oilfield operations

US11174178B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2019
Grant dateNov 16, 2021
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC02F2303/22
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method includes mixing seawater with a two-part additive system configured to precipitate sulfate from the seawater; removing the sulfate precipitates from the seawater; and delivering the seawater into an oilfield reservoir.

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