Advanced supercritical water-based process concepts for treatment and beneficial reuse of brine in oil/gas production

Able, Chad M.; Trembly, Jason P.

doi:10.1016/j.desal.2020.114334

Advanced supercritical water-based process concepts for treatment and beneficial reuse of brine in oil/gas production

Journal Article · Wed Feb 05 23:00:00 EST 2020 · Desalination

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.desal.2020.114334· OSTI ID:1799837

Able, Chad M. ^[1]; Trembly, Jason P. ^[2]

Ohio Univ., Athens, OH (United States); OSTI
Ohio Univ., Athens, OH (United States)

Produced water generated from oil/gas reservoirs is a cost burden for oil/gas producers, with over 21 billion barrels of the waste generated in 2019. Average disposal costs range from 4.00–8.00·bbl^-1, with up to 20·bbl^-1 spent on transportation alone. Dissolved solids content is a contributing factor which limits economical treatment options for this waste stream. This work proposes a novel technique that can handle high salinity waste, employing favorable properties past the critical point of water. In this study, process simulation of two supercritical water desalination (SCWD) scenarios was completed. Zero liquid discharge (ZLD) and brine concentration operating scenarios were compared, weighing the associated economics and benefits for each case. The results were shown to be economically feasible for brines with a high dissolved solids content, ranging from 3.49 to 17.28·bbl^-1 in an expanded sensitivity analysis.

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Research Organization:: Ohio Univ., Athens, OH (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE Office of Fossil Energy (FE)

Grant/Contract Number:: FE0026315

OSTI ID:: 1799837

Alternate ID(s):: OSTI ID: 1703139

Journal Information:: Desalination, Journal Name: Desalination Vol. 481; ISSN 0011-9164

Publisher:: ElsevierCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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