Novel Cleanup Agents Designed Exclusively for Oil Field Membrane Filtration Systems Low Cost Field Demonstrations of Cleanup Agents in Controlled Experimental Environments

Burnett, David; Vance, Harold

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“…Controlling membrane fouling and minimizing accumulation of foulants fall within four main strategies involving membrane modification, membrane cleaning, optimization of operating parameters and feed water pre‐treatment (Figure 2) (Zoubeik et al, 2018). Several studies related to oily wastewater have been reported and reviewed different fouling prevention strategies, for example, physical and chemical pre‐treatment options (Allen, 2008b; Fakhru'l‐Razi et al, 2009; Kharoua et al, 2010; Zheng et al, 2015), properties of oily wastewater related to membrane fouling (Alzahrani & Mohammad, 2014; Dickhout et al, 2017), effects of operating parameters on the membrane performance (Padaki et al, 2015; Reyhani & Mashhadi Meighani, 2016; Seyed Shahabadi & Reyhani, 2014), membrane cleaning techniques (Burnett & Vance, 2007; Drewes et al, 2008; Patil et al, 2021) and membrane materials and modification (Huang, Wang, et al, 2015; Padaki et al, 2015; Pagidi et al, 2014; Salahi, Mohammadi, Behbahani, & Hemati, 2015; Salahi, Mohammadi, Mosayebi Behbahani, & Hemmati, 2015; Zoubeik et al, 2018).…”

Section: Membrane Technology For Oily Wastewater Treatmentmentioning

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Development of novel mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) for oil sands wastewater treatment: A critical review

Bui

Eduok

Abdelrasoul

et al. 2022

Water & Environment J

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While oil sands production plays a significant role in Canada's economy, the rise in oil sands production leads to increasing water withdrawal, consumption, storage and contamination that threaten the sustainability of water sources, biodiversity, ecosystem and public health. Effective treatment and reuse of oil sands process‐affected water (OSPW) can be a strategic solution for these issues. Membrane technology has emerged as a favourite choice for OSPW treatment with high removal and energy efficiency, small footprint and facile operation, installation and scale‐up. However, challenges also exist for membrane technologies related to fouling that causes a rapid decline in membrane performance. Mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) prepared by mixing superhydrophilic zwitterionic materials and inorganic nanoparticles into host membranes are anticipated as next‐generation membrane designs with significant potential for OSPW treatment by achieving multifunctionalities including fouling resistance, improved water permeability, selectivity and mechanical strength. Reproducibility and feasibility for large‐scale industrial applications remain important research questions for the production of MMMs for OSPW treatment. This study provides new insight on the performance, stability and durability of MMMs, outlooking to the commercialization prospect of MMMs. The research outcomes therefore can provide valuable knowledge for the design and development of high‐quality membranes with the required characteristics for OSPW treatment applications.

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Section: Membrane Technology For Oily Wastewater Treatmentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Development of novel mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) for oil sands wastewater treatment: A critical review

Bui

Eduok

Abdelrasoul

et al. 2022

Water & Environment J

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Pre-Treatment Options for Frac Flow Back Brines: Laboratory and Pilot Plant Testing of Oil Removal Materials

et al. 2011

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This paper deals with the need to determine the optimum solution for the removal of hydrocarbons in frac flow back fluids on wells completed in unconventional resource areas. These include wells in the Barnett, Eagleford and Marcellus Shales. Fracture stimulation fluid volumes of up to 14 million gallons per well are becoming common. A significant portion of that water returns to the surface as a contaminated waste. To reduce cost and lower the environmental impact of managing such production, companies are seeking to treat and re-use fluids during development of the field. This project looked at several methods to remediate the produced hydrocarbons to allow reuse of the fluids in other treatments. Our investigations included testing of removal techniques and the concomitant analytical methodology to use in field operations to ensure proper performance of the technologies. Tests were performed with actual field produced brines with five different filter medias including samples that can be regenerated as an alternative to absorbent materials that require replacement or regeneration to continue operation. Pre-treated fluids were then processed through subsequent membranes and purification to make them suitable for re-use. Results from this work have allowed our program to develop more efficient removal treatments and more reliable analytical methodology providing better field level guidelines for commercial operations.

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Chloride concentration gradients in tank-stored hydraulic fracturing fluids following flowback

Edwards¹,

Tracy²,

Wilson³

2011

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A natural gas well in West Virginia was hydraulically fractured and the fl owback was recovered and stored in an 18-foot-deep tank. Both in situ fi eld test kit and laboratory measurements of electrical conductivity and chloride concentrations increased substantially with depth, although the laboratory measurements showed a greater increase. The fi eld test kit also underestimated chloride concentrations in prepared standards when they exceeded 8,000 mg L -1 , indicating that laboratory analyses or other more accurate methods of detection should be used to determine chloride concentrations in fl owback when they may be approaching West Virginia regulatory levels (12,500 mg L -1 ) that disallow disposal by land application. The gradation of chloride with depth also has implications for procedures used to collect fl owback samples from reserve pits or tanks before disposal to ensure the resulting composite chloride concentration is representative of the total volume. Cover PhotoWilliam Wilson uses a fi eld kit to determine the chloride concentrations of a fl owback sample. Photo by Pamela Edwards, U.S. Forest Service.The use of trade, fi rm, or corporation names in this paper is for the information and convenience of the reader. Such use does not constitute an offi cial endorsement or approval by the U.S. Department of Agriculture or the Forest Service of any product or service to the exclusion of others that may be suitable.

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Novel Cleanup Agents Designed Exclusively for Oil Field Membrane Filtration Systems Low Cost Field Demonstrations of Cleanup Agents in Controlled Experimental Environments

Cited by 3 publications

References 25 publications

Development of novel mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) for oil sands wastewater treatment: A critical review

Development of novel mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) for oil sands wastewater treatment: A critical review

Pre-Treatment Options for Frac Flow Back Brines: Laboratory and Pilot Plant Testing of Oil Removal Materials

Chloride concentration gradients in tank-stored hydraulic fracturing fluids following flowback

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