Wastewater pre-treatment and evaporation system
US8425668B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 10, 2010 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC02F2303/24
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A fluid evaporation system includes a housing bounding an airflow path. A misting system is positioned within the airflow path for spraying a wastewater into the airflow path. Water in the misted wastewater is evaporated, thereby concentrating minerals in the wastewater. A pretreatment system is positioned upstream from the fluid evaporator. The pretreatment system includes a gas induced separator. Separation of hydrocarbons and water are enhanced using a polymer and/or by lowering the pH of the wastewater.
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