Recent Developments in Hydrocyclone Technology for Oil-in-Water Separation from Produced Water

Autor: Okwunna Maryjane Ekechukwu, Taimoor Asim, Haval Kukha Hawez
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Energies, Vol 17, Iss 13, p 3181 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 17133181
1996-1073
DOI: 10.3390/en17133181
Popis: The treatment of produced water is a major challenge faced by oil and gas industries worldwide. As a result of the increase in industrial activities, the generation of produced water has increased significantly. The most commonly used method for produced water oil–water separation is de-oiling hydrocyclone technology due to its simple construction, compact design, easy maintenance, and high efficiency. A wide breadth of scientific research studies has been carried out on performance evaluation, design optimisation, geometric parametrisation, external interventions, etc., to enhance the performance of hydrocyclones. These studies mostly rely on either experimental data obtained from the field, in laboratories under a controlled environment, or the application of numerical techniques for oil-in-water separation. Considering the extensive research studies published on hydrocyclone technology, this study aims to provide a comprehensive review of recent technological advancements in hydrocyclone technology in order to identify key areas where scientific research efforts should be concentrated. This will help make well-informed decisions for strategic investments in this wide area of research. Furthermore, it will widen the scope of applicability of hydrocyclones in the industrial sector.
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