Evaluating present equipment to obtain better water quality

Conference · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1981 · Proc. Annu. Southwest. Pet. Short Course; (United States)

OSTI ID:5691278

Sevin, B

Properly prepared produced water can help eliminate the millions of dollars spent yearly on injection and disposal wells. Large holding tanks and wash tanks are often used as oil separators and water polishers throughout the industry. Evaluating the effectiveness of these tanks can be accomplished through the interpretation of a retention study and by reviewing analytical data derived from oil parts per million and millipore filter analyses. The flow characteristics of the tank and the tank's effectiveness in removing oil and solids will aid in determining the type of internal design needed for better equipment utilization. This study will deal with 3 ways of modifying water holding tanks and wash tanks economically to provide better water quality. The effective methods used in treating reclaimed oil and solids to provide saleable oil also will be presented.

• OSTI ID: 5691278
• Report Number(s): CONF-8104238-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Proc. Annu. Southwest. Pet. Short Course; (United States) Journal Volume: 28
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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02 PETROLEUM
020800* -- Petroleum-- Waste Management
COLLOIDS
CONTAINERS
DESIGN
DISPERSIONS
ECONOMICS
EFFICIENCY
EMULSIONS
ENERGY SOURCES
FOSSIL FUELS
FUELS
HYDROGEN COMPOUNDS
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
PARTICLES
PARTICULATES
PETROLEUM
REMOVAL
SEPARATION EQUIPMENT
SEPARATION PROCESSES
TANKS
WATER
WATER TREATMENT