General method for disposal of produced water

Details General method for disposal of produced water General method for disposal of produced water

2007-08-07

2007-08-07

Nguyen, Hoang (Department: 3748)

Power plants

Utilizing natural heat

Geothermal

C060S670000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11230082

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus useful for disposing of the high volumes of produced water associated with coal bed methane natural gas wells. The method taught is to create steam from the produced water and vent the steam into the atmosphere. The apparatus taught utilizes available heat energy sources to produce heat for enhancing water evaporation rates and may incorporate a pre-heater system and/or a mineral separation system.

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