C - Chemistry – Metallurgy – 10 – G
Patent
C - Chemistry, Metallurgy
10
G
196/206
C10G 33/00 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 1148106
ABSTRACT A technique for continuous gravity separation of a produced oil and water emulsion has particular utility in separating water for reinjection during a waterflood secondary recovery operation without loss of saleable oil. The method employs a flow direction means to introduce the produced oil-water emulsion into a large volume settling tank substantially tangential to the tank wall and then withdraws the separated oil and water. The apparatus of the instant invention comprises: a) a tank, b) an oil- water inlet means, c) a flow direction means connected to the oil-water inlet means to direct the oil-water emulsion into the settling tank tangential to the tank wall, d) a bottom-center located water outlet pipe, and e) an oil outlet pipe.
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Andrews Steven L.
Curnutt Donald D.
Stall Joe C.
Gowling Lafleur Henderson Llp
Standard Oil Company
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