Process for mercury removal
US9926775B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 1, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B49/0875
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A predictive tool is provided for estimating the mercury content of hydrocarbons to be produced from a wellbore in a newly investigated subterranean hydrocarbon producing formation based on the mercury content of an inorganic sample recovered from the wellbore. The mercaptans content of liquid hydrocarbons and/or the hydrogen sulfide content of natural gas produced from the formation may also be used to enhance the prediction. Based on the predicted value, a mercury mitigation treatment may be provided to mitigate the mercury content of hydrocarbons produced from the formation.
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