SPE/EPA Exploration and Production Environmental Conference · 1999 · 13 citations · 0 references
EngineeringSorption CoolingRefrigerationFreeze-thaw CyclingDesiccationEconomical WayPetroleum ProductionWater TreatmentHeavy Oil RecoveryPetroleum Refining ProcessAbstract EvaporationCurrent StatusProcess CouplesEnhanced Oil RecoveryProduced WaterCommercial DeploymentWater TechnologyEnvironmental EngineeringWater PurificationEnhanced Oil ProductionSustainable Production
Abstract Evaporation is an economical way to dispose of oil and gas produced water in warm, arid climates. During colder seasons, it is not as effective. The freeze-thaw-evaporation (FTE®) process couples freezing with evaporation. By combining these natural processes, produced water can be treated economically on a year-round basis.