Patents

Latest Patent Summaries: King Technology Inc., Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corp. and Casale SA (Lugano, Switzerland)

Compiled by Mike Henley

Part 2: Chlorine Dioxide for Oilfield Water Treatment

By Greg D. Simpson, Ph.D., SPE

Produced Water

Part 1: Overview of Produced and Enhanced Oil Recovery Water Treatment

By Avijit Dey, Ph.D.

Water and Steam Requirements in the Modern Oil Refinery

By William F. Harfst

Produced Water

High Efficiency De-oiling for Improved Produced Water Quality

By Michael K. Bridle

RO & DI pretreatment to remove oils and organics and allow for process water reuse

By Kirk Abbott & Doug Dittburner