Treating and recylcing oilfield waste water
US9802846B2 · kind B2 · utility
0Cited by
14References
17Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 21, 2013 |
| Grant date | Oct 31, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC02F2209/04
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A process for treating oilfield waste water includes combining oilfield waste water and a biocide comprising hydrogen peroxide, the biocide being present in an amount effective to decrease a number density of bacteria in the oilfield waste water. The treated water can be reused in a subterranean environment.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.