Mobile flowback water treatment system
US8318027B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 3, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 3, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC02F2301/08
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Disclosed is a process for reclamation of waste fluids. A conditioning container is employed for receipt of waste material on a continuous flow for treatment within the container by immersible transducers producing ultrasonic acoustic waves in combination with a high level of injected ozone. The invention discloses a cost efficient and environmentally friendly process and apparatus for cleaning and recycling of flowback, or frac water, which has been used to stimulate gas production from shale formations. The apparatus is mobile and containerized and suitable for installation at the well site.
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