Fluid separator with smart surface

Details Fluid separator with smart surface Fluid separator with smart surface

2004-07-01

2008-12-09

Phasge, Arun S (Department: 1795)

Electrolysis: processes, compositions used therein, and methods

Electrolytic material treatment

C205S688000, C204S563000, C204S570000

Reexamination Certificate

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07462274

ABSTRACT:
A separating system for separating a fluid mixture incorporates a smart surface having reversibly switchable properties. A voltage is selectively applied to the smart surface to attract or repel constituents of a fluid mixture, such as oil and water produced from a hydrocarbon well. The smart surface can be used in a conditioner to increase droplet size prior to entering a conventional separator, or the smart surface and other elements of the invention can be incorporated into an otherwise conventional separator to enhance separation. In a related aspect, a concentration sensor incorporating smart surfaces senses concentration of the fluid mixture's constituents.

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