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Treated geothermal brine compositions with reduced concentrations of silica, iron and manganese

US12221671B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 21, 2020
Grant dateFeb 11, 2025
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Expiry dateNov 24, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P10/20
  • WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

This invention relates to treated geothermal brine compositions containing reduced concentrations of iron, silica, and manganese compared to the untreated brines. Exemplary compositions contain a concentration of manganese less than 10 mg/kg, a concentration of silica ranging from less than 10 mg/kg, and a concentration of iron less than 10 mg/kg, and the treated geothermal brine is derived from a Salton Sea geothermal reservoir.

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