Desalination of brackish water from oil wells

Details Desalination of brackish water from oil wells Desalination of brackish water from oil wells

1991-02-21

1991-12-31

Sever, Frank

Liquid purification or separation

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Liquid/liquid solvent or colloidal extraction or diffusing...

21050029, B01D 6102, B01D 6108

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050769340

ABSTRACT:
Non-brackish water can be produced from the brackish water found in many inactive oil wells. The inactive well is perforated at the level known to have brackish water and the water is pumped out. The brackish water is desalinated producing non-brackish water, preferably, potable water. A preferred method of desalination is by reverse osmosis.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3895940 (1975-07-01), Bieber
"Reverse Osmosis", by Richard G. Sudak, The Handbook of Industrial Membrane Technology, Mark Porter, editor, Noyes Publications 1990, Chapter 4.
"A Thirsty California is Trying Desalination", by Lawrence M. Fisher, New York Times, Nov. 18, 1990.
"California Water Shortage Poses Challenges for State Policymakers", California Water, A Special Report by the California Chamber of Commerce, Jun. 15, 1990.

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