TURBULENCE INDUCING DEVICE AND METHODS OF USE

摘要

A turbulence inducing device is described. Embodiments of the device include a nozzle (135), a vessel assembly (110), and an obstructer (140). The vessel assembly typically includes an open ended main channel (115) surrounded by a housing. In typical operation, fluid under positive pressure is forced through the nozzle into the main channel. Disposed at the main channel outlet, the obstructer is adapted to deflect the flowing fluid and induce turbulence that can result in cavitation when the fluid is a liquid. When the liquid includes water, cavitation can result in production of reactive species that oxidatively modify contaminants in the water. Embodiments of the turbulence inducing device can be used to reduce contamination of produced water, the produced water arising from hydrocarbon extraction or exploration.

主权项

1. A method of reducing contamination in water comprising:
providing a turbulence inducing device, the turbulence inducing device including:
a vessel assembly including a first end, a second end, and a housing surrounding a main channel, the main channel having a longitudinal axis and being open at the vessel assembly first and second ends;a nozzle residing proximate the first end of the vessel assembly, the nozzle including a nozzle discharge orifice and a nozzle bore residing at the nozzle discharge orifice;an inlet line coupled to the nozzle;an inlet gap residing at the vessel assembly first end between the nozzle and the vessel assembly; delivering the water under positive pressure to the nozzle; and delivering a flow of the water from the nozzle into the vessel assembly main channel.