Method for disposal of produced water

Details Method for disposal of produced water Method for disposal of produced water

2005-12-06

2005-12-06

Nguyen, Hoang (Department: 3748)

Power plants

Utilizing natural heat

Geothermal

C060S670000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06971238

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 the available field gas to produce heat for enhancing evaporation and drive a steam turbine generator to produce electrical power.

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