Bitumen extraction and treatment and reuse of process water

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Publication Type report
School or College University of Utah
Research Institute Institute for Clean and Secure Energy (ICSE)
Author Hong, Andy
Title Bitumen extraction and treatment and reuse of process water
Date 2009-04-13
Description Produced water from gas and crude oil production is voluminous, requiring extensive treatment before it can be safely discharged or reused. This project has used a newly developed pressure-assisted ozonation technology to remove oil from water and prevent oil sheen at the water surface. The new process is based on heightened reactions of ozone and hydrocarbon molecules occurring at the gas-liquid interface of the microbubbles. The treated water contains biodegradable end products at low concentrations, making it possible for safe discharge to the environment or for various reuses. The new process is especially valuable for coastal discharge, as well as for energy development and water use in arid regions.
Publisher University of Utah, Institute for Clean and Secure Energy
Subject bitumen extraction; bitumen treatment; reuse of process water; produced water; crude oil production; gas production; pressure-assisted ozonation technology; oil removal from water; wastewater treatment; hydrocarbon removal
Bibliographic Citation Hong, A. (2009). Bitumen extraction and treatment and reuse of process water. (DOE award number: DE-FC26-06NT15569). Appendix F - Project Quantifying Water Availability Impacts and Protecting Water Quality While Developing Utah Oil Shale and Sands - Final Project Report - Reporting period: June 21, 2006 to October 21, 2009.
Relation Has Part DOE award number: DE-FC26-06NT15569
ARK ark:/87278/s64n23r5
Setname ir_eua
ID 214637
Reference URL https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s64n23r5