发明名称 |
Fluid separator with smart surface |
摘要 |
A separating system for separating a fluid mixture incorporates a smart surface having reversibly switchable properties. A voltage is selectively applied to the smart surface to attract or repel constituents of a fluid mixture, such as oil and water produced from a hydrocarbon well. The smart surface can be used in a conditioner to increase droplet size prior to entering a conventional separator, or the smart surface and other elements of the invention can be incorporated into an otherwise conventional separator to enhance separation. In a related aspect, a concentration sensor incorporating smart surfaces senses concentration of the fluid mixture's constituents. |
申请公布号 |
US8211284(B2) |
申请公布日期 |
2012.07.03 |
申请号 |
US20080266293 |
申请日期 |
2008.11.06 |
申请人 |
HAMID SYED;MURALI BEEGAMUDRE N.;SMITH, JR. HARRY D.;HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC. |
发明人 |
HAMID SYED;MURALI BEEGAMUDRE N.;SMITH, JR. HARRY D. |
分类号 |
C02F1/46 |
主分类号 |
C02F1/46 |
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