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Produced Water Treatment Field Manual

  • 1st Edition - July 13, 2011
  • Latest edition
  • Authors: Maurice Stewart, Ken Arnold
  • Language: English

Produced Water Treatment Field Manual presents different methods used in produced water treatment systems in the oil and gas industry. Produced water is salty water that is… Read more

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Description

Produced Water Treatment Field Manual presents different methods used in produced water treatment systems in the oil and gas industry. Produced water is salty water that is produced as a byproduct along with oil or gas during the treatment. Water is brought along with the oil and gas when these are lifted from the surface. The water is then treated before the discharge or re-injection process. In the introduction, the book discusses the basic terms and concepts that describe produced water treatment. It also presents the different methods involved in the treatment. It further discusses the design, operation, maintenance, and sizing of the produced water treatment systems. In the latter part of the book, the ways to remove impurities in water are discussed, including choosing the proper filter, filtering equipment, filtering methods, and filtering types. The main objective of this book is to provide information about proper water management. Readers who are involved in this field will find this book relevant.

Key features

  • Present a description of the various water treating equipment that are currently in use
  • Provide performance data for each unit
  • Develop a "feel" for the parameters needed for design and their relative importance
  • Develop and understanding of the uncertainties and assumptions inherent in the design of the various items of equipment
  • Outline sizing procedures and equipment selection

Readership

Petroleum engineer, production engineer, drilling engineer, completion engineer, operations engineer, drilling manager, operations manager, project production engineer

Table of contents

Part 1 Produced Water Treating Systems    Introduction    Disposal Standards         Offshore Operations         Onshore Operations    Characteristics of Produced Water         Dissolved Solids         Precipitated Solids (Scales)    Scale Removal    Controlling Scale Using Chemical Inhibitors    Sand and Other Suspended Solids         Dissolved Gases         Oil-in-Water Emulsions         Dissolved Oil Concentrations         Lab Tests         Dispersed Oil    System Description    Theory         Gravity Separation         Coalescence         Dispersion         Flotation         Number of Cells         Filtration    Equipment Description and Sizing         Skim Tanks and Skim Vessels         Coalescers         Example 1-1: Determining the Dispersed Oil Content in the Effluent Water from a CPI Plate Separator         Oil/Water/Sediment Coalescing Separators         Skimmer/Coalescers         Precipitators/Coalescing Filters         Free-Flow Turbulent Coalescers         Performance Considerations         Flotation Units         Hydrocyclones         General Considerations         Operating Principles         Separation Mechanism         Orientation and Operating Considerations         Static Hydrocyclones         Dynamic Hydrocyclones         Selection Criteria and Application Guidelines         Sizing and Design         Disposal Piles         Skim Piles         Skim Pile Sizing    Drain Systems         Pressure (Closed) Drain System         Atmospheric (Open) Drain System         Environmental Considerations    Information Required for Design         Design Basis         Effluent Quality         Produced Water Flow Rate         Water Specific Gravity         Water Viscosity         Oil Concentration         Soluble Oil Concentration         Oil Specific Gravity         Oil Droplet Size Distribution         Oil Drop Size Distribution: Open Drains         Equipment Selection Procedure    Equipment Specification         Skim Tank         SP Pack System         CPI Separator         Cross-Flow Devices         Flotation Unit         Disposal Pile         Example 1-2: Design the Produced Water Treating System    NomenclaturePart 2 Water Injection Systems    Introduction         General Considerations         Solids Content         Oil Content         Produced Water         Source Water from Deep Sand Formation    Solids Removal Theory         Removal of Suspended Solids from Water         Gravity Settling         Filtration    Diffusional Interception         Direct Interception    Filter Types         Nonfixed-Pore Structure Media         Fixed-Pore Structure Media         Surface Media         Summary of Filter Types    Removal Ratings         General Considerations         Nominal Rating         Absolute Rating         Beta (ß) Rating System    Choosing the Proper Filter         General Considerations         Nature of Fluid         Flow Rate         Temperature         Pressure Drop         Surface Area         Void Volume         Degree of Filtration         Prefiltration         Coagulants and Floccuation    Measuring Water Compatibility         Saturation Index (LSI)         Stability Index (RSI)    Solids Removal Equipment Description         Source Water Considerations    Gravity Settling Tanks         Chemical Scavenging Equipment    Design Example: Solid Removal Process         Complete Water Injection System    NomenclatureAppendix A: Definition of Key Water Treating TermsAppendix B: Water Sampling TechniquesAppendix C: Oil Concentration Analysis TechniquesIndex

Review quotes

"Published in a handy small format (4.5x7.5 inches), but not so small it inhibits readability, this guide contains the essential information necessary for produced water treatment using the format of an outline, with subjects followed by short definitions which in turn are followed by lists of key points and in some cases, a list of sample figures. Appendices contain definition of terms, descriptions of water sampling, and oil concentration analysis techniques. Many schematics, drawings, and tables are included. The book is derived from the authors' two-volume Surface production operations. Thoughtfully produced and authoritative, this volume will be essential to engineers and process designers in the field."—Reference and Research Book News

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: July 13, 2011
  • Language: English

About the authors

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Maurice Stewart

Dr. Maurice Stewart, PE, a Registered Professional Engineer with over 40 years international consulting experience in project management; designing, selecting, specifying, installing, operating, optimizing, retrofitting and troubleshooting oil, water and gas handling, conditioning and processing facilities; designing plant piping and pipeline systems, heat exchangers, pressure vessels, process equipment, and pumping and compression systems; and leading hazards analysis reviews and risk assessments.
Affiliations and expertise
President, Stewart Training Company, USA

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Ken Arnold

Ken Arnold was President of K. Arnold Consulting, Inc., providing expert consulting services to the oil and gas industry covering surface engineering, project management, and project development. Ken retired from the industry in 2022. Previously, he was Senior Technical Advisor for Worley Parsons and CEO of Paragon Engineering Services, now owned by Wood Group. Ken earned a BSCE in civil engineering from Cornell University and a MS in civil engineering from Tulane University.
Affiliations and expertise
Ken Arnold Consulting Inc.

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