Systems and methods for the enhancement of midstream-liquid resources for direct metal extraction
US12428702B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 16, 2024 |
| Grant date | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2044 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2311/04
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Embodiments of the present disclosure may include a system and method for enhancing the extraction of lithium from a liquid resource. A volume of midstream-liquid resource may be received from a site like a pipeline, tank, or disposal site where the midstream-liquid resource may undergo a pre-treatment. A treatment regimen may be applied to remove hydrocarbons, organic matter, hydrogen sulfide, ions, and suspended solids along with reduction of excess pre-treatment chemicals and byproducts. Embodiments may further include critical-material extraction. The system for this process includes a pre-treatment station, a filtration station, and a direct-lithium-extraction (DLE) unit, with a reverse-osmosis station to concentrate the lithium product.
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