公开(公告)号：US20140151040A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-05

申请号：US13896255

申请日：2013-05-16

Applicant: Sujin Yean ,  Darrell Lynn Gallup ,  Lyman Arnold Young ,  Russell Evan Cooper ,  Matthew Bernard Zielinski ,  Mark Anthony Emanuele ,  Brian Christopher Llewellyn ,  Dennis John O'Rear

Inventor： Sujin Yean ,  Darrell Lynn Gallup ,  Lyman Arnold Young ,  Russell Evan Cooper ,  Matthew Bernard Zielinski ,  Mark Anthony Emanuele ,  Brian Christopher Llewellyn ,  Dennis John O'Rear

IPC: E21B43/38 ,  E21B43/40 ,  E21B43/34 ,  E21B43/16 ,  E21B43/26

CPC classification number: E21B43/38 ,  C09K8/52 ,  E21B43/16 ,  E21B43/26 ,  E21B43/34 ,  E21B43/40

Abstract: Methods and systems relate to the in-situ removal of heavy metals such as mercury, arsenic, etc., from produced fluids such as gases and crudes from a subterranean hydrocarbon-bearing formation. A sufficient amount of a fixing agent is injected into formation with a dilution fluid. The fixing agent reacts with the heavy metals forming precipitate, or is extracted heavy metals into the dilution fluid as soluble complexes. In one embodiment, the heavy metal precipitates remain in the formation. After the recovery of the produced fluid, the dilution fluid containing the heavy metal complexes is separated from the produced fluid, generating a treated produced fluid having a reduced concentration of heavy metals. In one embodiment, the dilution fluid is water, and the wastewater containing the heavy metal complexes after recovery can be recycled by injection into a reservoir.

Abstract translation: 方法和系统涉及从地下含烃地层的产生的流体（例如气体和原油）中原位去除重金属如汞，砷等。 用稀释液注入足量的固定剂。 固定剂与重金属形成沉淀物反应，或将重金属萃取到稀释液中作为可溶性络合物。 在一个实施方案中，重金属沉淀物保留在地层中。 在回收所产生的流体之后，将含有重金属配合物的稀释液与所产生的流体分离，产生具有降低的重金属浓度的经处理的生产流体。 在一个实施方案中，稀释流体是水，并且在回收之后含有重金属络合物的废水可以通过注入回收到储存器中。

公开(公告)号：US08728303B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-20

申请号：US12950060

申请日：2010-11-19

Applicant: Lyman Young ,  Darrell Lynn Gallup ,  Sujin Yean ,  Dennis John O'Rear

Inventor： Lyman Young ,  Darrell Lynn Gallup ,  Sujin Yean ,  Dennis John O'Rear

IPC: C10G27/00

CPC classification number: C10G27/00 ,  C02F1/722 ,  C02F2101/20 ,  C02F2103/10 ,  C10G27/12 ,  C10G2300/1033 ,  C10G2300/205 ,  C10G2300/308 ,  C10G2300/805

Abstract: Trace element levels of heavy metals in crude oil are reduced by contacting the crude oil with an oxidizing agent, extracting heavy metals into a water phase for subsequent separation from the crude oil. The oxidizing agent is selected from the group of hydroperoxides, organic peroxides, inorganic peracids and salts thereof, organic peracids and salts thereof, and ozone. In one embodiment, the oxidizing agent converts heavy metals into the heavy metal cations in a water-oil emulsion, which can be subsequently separated from the crude oil, for a treated crude oil having reduced levels of heavy metals. In one embodiment, at least a complexing agent can be added to facilitate the removal by forming soluble heavy metal complexes in the water phase.

Abstract translation: 通过使原油与氧化剂接触，原油中重金属的微量元素含量降低，将重金属萃取到水相中，随后与原油分离。 氧化剂选自氢过氧化物，有机过氧化物，无机过酸及其盐，有机过酸及其盐和臭氧。 在一个实施方案中，氧化剂将重金属转化为水 - 油乳液中的重金属阳离子，水乳液可以随后与原油分离，用于具有降低的重金属含量的处理过的原油。 在一个实施方案中，可以加入至少一种络合剂以通过在水相中形成可溶性重金属络合物来促进去除。

公开(公告)号：US20130306310A1

公开(公告)日：2013-11-21

申请号：US13895612

申请日：2013-05-16

Applicant: Darrell Lynn Gallup ,  Sujin Yean ,  Lyman Arnold Young ,  Dennis John O'Rear ,  Russell Evan Cooper

Inventor： Darrell Lynn Gallup ,  Sujin Yean ,  Lyman Arnold Young ,  Dennis John O'Rear ,  Russell Evan Cooper

IPC: C10G21/08 ,  E21B43/34

CPC classification number: C10G21/08 ,  C10G19/00 ,  C10G27/00 ,  C10G31/08 ,  C10G2300/205 ,  E21B43/34 ,  E21B43/36

Abstract: A method for simultaneously transporting and removing trace amount levels of heavy metals from produced fluids such as crude oil, with the injection of a fixing agent into the pipeline for use in transporting the produced fluid. A sufficient amount of the fixing agent is injected into the pipeline containing the produced fluid and a dilution fluid. The fixing agent reacts with the heavy metals forming precipitate or soluble complexes in the dilution. The dilution fluid containing the heavy metal complexes is separated from the produced fluid, generating a treated produced fluid having a reduced concentration of heavy metals. In one embodiment, the dilution fluid is water, and the wastewater containing the heavy metal complexes after recovery can be recycled by injection into a reservoir.

Abstract translation: 一种从生产的流体如原油中同时输送和除去痕量的重金属的方法，其中将固定剂注入管道中用于输送所产生的流体。 将足量的固定剂注入含有所生产的流体和稀释液的管道中。 固定剂与稀释液中形成沉淀物或可溶性络合物的重金属反应。 将含有重金属络合物的稀释液与所产生的流体分离，产生处理后的重金属浓度降低的产物。 在一个实施方案中，稀释流体是水，并且在回收之后含有重金属配合物的废水可以通过注入回收到储存器中。

公开(公告)号：US20090268868A1

公开(公告)日：2009-10-29

申请号：US12109194

申请日：2008-04-24

Applicant: Darrell Lynn Gallup ,  Christopher Henry Spurrell

Inventor： Darrell Lynn Gallup ,  Christopher Henry Spurrell

IPC: G01N23/223

CPC classification number: G01N23/223 ,  G01N2223/076

Abstract: A method and device for detecting mercury or other material deposits on an inner surface of an enclosed passage are provided. The device includes a detection unit that is adapted to be transported through the passage, and the detection unit includes a radiation source and an x-ray fluorescence detector. The radiation source is configured to emit a radiation emission toward the inner surface of the passage to excite a portion of the inner surface, and the x-ray fluorescence detector is configured to detect a resulting x-ray emission from the portion of the inner surface to identify a material deposit on the inner surface. The detection unit can identify material deposits at successive positions along a length of the passage and thereby generate a plurality of data points, each data point providing an indication of a material deposit existence for a corresponding position along the length of the passage.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于检测封闭通道的内表面上的汞或其他材料沉积物的方法和装置。 该装置包括适于通过通道传送的检测单元，并且检测单元包括辐射源和x射线荧光检测器。 辐射源被配置为朝向通道的内表面发射辐射，以激发内表面的一部分，并且x射线荧光检测器被配置为检测来自内表面的部分的所得X射线发射 以识别内表面上的材料沉积物。 检测单元可以沿着通道长度的连续位置识别材料沉积，从而生成多个数据点，每个数据点提供沿着通道长度的对应位置的材料沉积存在的指示。

公开(公告)号：US09023123B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-05

申请号：US13895850

申请日：2013-05-16

Applicant: Dennis John O'Rear ,  Russell Evan Cooper ,  Sujin Yean ,  Darrell Lynn Gallup ,  Lyman Arnold Young

Inventor： Dennis John O'Rear ,  Russell Evan Cooper ,  Sujin Yean ,  Darrell Lynn Gallup ,  Lyman Arnold Young

IPC: C10L3/10 ,  E21B43/40 ,  E21B43/34

CPC classification number: C10L3/101 ,  E21B43/34 ,  E21B43/40

Abstract: Trace levels of mercury in a natural gas are reduced by scrubbing the natural gas in an absorber with an aqueous solution comprising a water-soluble sulfur compound. The water-soluble sulfur compound reacts with a least a portion of the mercury in the natural gas to produce a treated natural gas with a reduced concentration of mercury, and a mercury containing sulfur-depleted solution which can be disposed by injection into a (depleted) underground formation. The produced water extracted with the natural gas from the underground formation can be recycled for use as the scrubbing solution. In one embodiment, a fresh source of water-soluble sulfur compound as feed to the absorber can be generated on-site by reacting an elemental sulfur source with a sulfur reagent in produced water.

Abstract translation: 通过用包含水溶性硫化合物的水溶液洗涤吸收器中的天然气来减少天然气中痕量的汞。 水溶性硫化合物与天然气中的至少一部分汞反应产生具有降低的汞浓度的经处理的天然气，以及含汞的贫硫溶液，其可以通过注入（耗尽的） ）地下形成。 用地下地层天然气提取的产水可以循环再用作洗涤液。 在一个实施方案中，作为进料到吸收器的新鲜水溶性硫化合物源可以通过在生产的水中使​​元素硫源与硫试剂反应而在现场产生。

公开(公告)号：US08721874B2

公开(公告)日：2014-05-13

申请号：US12950637

申请日：2010-11-19

Applicant: Dennis John O'Rear ,  Darrell Lynn Gallup ,  Sujin Yean ,  Lyman Young

Inventor： Dennis John O'Rear ,  Darrell Lynn Gallup ,  Sujin Yean ,  Lyman Young

IPC: C10G27/00

CPC classification number: C10G27/00 ,  C02F1/683 ,  C02F1/722 ,  C02F2103/10 ,  C10G27/12 ,  C10G29/06 ,  C10G29/12 ,  C10G29/20 ,  C10G53/14 ,  C10G2300/1033 ,  C10G2300/205 ,  C10G2300/308 ,  C10G2300/805

Abstract: Trace element levels of heavy metals in crude oil are reduced by contacting the crude oil with an oxidizing agent, converting heavy metals into heavy metal cations for subsequent separation from the crude oil. At least a complexing agent is added to convert the heavy metal cations into soluble heavy metal complexes in a water phase, which can be separated from the crude oil, for a treated crude oil having reduced levels of heavy metals. In one embodiment, the complexing agent is selected from the group of metal halides, and the oxidizing agent is selected from the group of organic peracids, inorganic peracids and salts thereof.

Abstract translation: 通过使原油与氧化剂接触，原油中重金属的痕量元素含量降低，将重金属转化成重金属阳离子，随后与原油分离。 加入至少一种络合剂，以将重金属阳离子转化成可与原油分离的水相中的可溶性重金属络合物，用于具有降低的重金属含量的处理过的原油。 在一个实施方案中，络合剂选自金属卤化物，氧化剂选自有机过酸，无机过酸及其盐。

公开(公告)号：US20120125817A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-24

申请号：US12950170

申请日：2010-11-19

Applicant: Sujin Yean ,  Darrell Lynn Gallup ,  Lyman Young ,  Dennis John O'Rear

Inventor： Sujin Yean ,  Darrell Lynn Gallup ,  Lyman Young ,  Dennis John O'Rear

IPC: C10G29/12 ,  C10G29/02 ,  C10G29/10 ,  C10G33/00 ,  C10G29/20

CPC classification number: C10G27/00 ,  C02F1/683 ,  C02F1/722 ,  C02F2101/20 ,  C02F2103/10 ,  C10G27/12 ,  C10G2300/1033 ,  C10G2300/205 ,  C10G2300/308 ,  C10G2300/805

Abstract: Trace element levels of heavy metals such as mercury in crude oil are reduced by contacting the crude oil with an oxidant such as oxyhalites, converting elemental mercury into heavy metal cations for subsequent separation from the crude oil. In an improved method for the removal of mercury, at least a complexing agent is added to convert the heavy metal cations into soluble heavy metal complexes in a water phase, which can be separated from the crude oil, for a treated crude oil having reduced levels of heavy metals. In one embodiment, the complexing agent is selected from the group of metal halides.

Abstract translation: 通过使原油与氧化剂如卤氧化物接触，将元素汞重量转化为重金属阳离子，以便随后与原油分离，原油中的重金属如微量元素水平降低。 在一种改进的汞去除方法中，加入至少一种络合剂，以将重金属阳离子转化为可与原油分离的水相中的可溶性重金属络合物，使其具有降低水平的处理过的原油 的重金属。 在一个实施方案中，络合剂选自金属卤化物。

公开(公告)号：US20120125816A1

公开(公告)日：2012-05-24

申请号：US12950060

申请日：2010-11-19

Applicant: Lyman Young ,  Darrell Lynn Gallup ,  Sujin Yean ,  Dennis John O'Rear

Inventor： Lyman Young ,  Darrell Lynn Gallup ,  Sujin Yean ,  Dennis John O'Rear

IPC: C10G33/00

CPC classification number: C10G27/00 ,  C02F1/722 ,  C02F2101/20 ,  C02F2103/10 ,  C10G27/12 ,  C10G2300/1033 ,  C10G2300/205 ,  C10G2300/308 ,  C10G2300/805

Abstract: Trace element levels of heavy metals in crude oil are reduced by contacting the crude oil with an oxidizing agent, extracting heavy metals into a water phase for subsequent separation from the crude oil. The oxidizing agent is selected from the group of hydroperoxides, organic peroxides, inorganic peracids and salts thereof, organic peracids and salts thereof, and ozone. In one embodiment, the oxidizing agent converts heavy metals into the heavy metal cations in a water-oil emulsion, which can be subsequently separated from the crude oil, for a treated crude oil having reduced levels of heavy metals. In one embodiment, at least a complexing agent can be added to facilitate the removal by forming soluble heavy metal complexes in the water phase.

Abstract translation: 通过使原油与氧化剂接触，原油中重金属的微量元素含量降低，将重金属萃取到水相中，随后与原油分离。 氧化剂选自氢过氧化物，有机过氧化物，无机过酸及其盐，有机过酸及其盐和臭氧。 在一个实施方案中，氧化剂将重金属转化为水 - 油乳液中的重金属阳离子，水乳液可以随后与原油分离，用于具有降低的重金属含量的处理过的原油。 在一个实施方案中，可以加入至少一种络合剂以通过在水相中形成可溶性重金属络合物来促进去除。

公开(公告)号：US06214238B1

公开(公告)日：2001-04-10

申请号：US09122938

申请日：1998-07-27

Applicant: Darrell Lynn Gallup

Inventor： Darrell Lynn Gallup

IPC: C02F152

CPC classification number: C02F1/5236 ,  C02F2101/18 ,  C02F2101/20 ,  Y10S210/911

Abstract: A method for removing selenocyanate from aqueous waste water containing a reducing agent by adding a water soluble cupric salt, said waste water containing a reducing agent having a potential to reduce the cupric ion to the cuprous ion, and removing the resulting selenocyanate precipitate from said waste water.

Abstract translation: 一种通过添加水溶性铜盐从含有还原剂的废水中除去硒氰化物的方法，所述废水含有还原剂，所述还原剂具有将铜离子还原成亚铜离子的潜力，以及从所述废物中除去所得到的硒氰酸盐沉淀物 水。

公开(公告)号：US08673133B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-18

申请号：US12883995

申请日：2010-09-16

Applicant: Sujin Yean ,  Darrell Lynn Gallup

Inventor： Sujin Yean ,  Darrell Lynn Gallup

IPC: C10G17/00 ,  C10G17/07 ,  C10G17/02 ,  C10G17/04 ,  C10G21/00 ,  C10G21/06 ,  C10G29/12 ,  C10G29/26

CPC classification number: C10G17/07 ,  C10G17/00 ,  C10G17/02 ,  C10G17/04 ,  C10G21/003 ,  C10G21/06 ,  C10G29/12 ,  C10G29/26 ,  C10G2300/1033 ,  C10G2300/205

Abstract: Trace element levels of heavy metals such as mercury in crude oil are reduced by contacting the crude oil with an iodine source, generating a water soluble heavy metal complex for subsequent removal from the crude oil. In one embodiment, the iodine source is generated in-situ in an oxidation-reduction reaction, by adding the crude oil to an iodine species having a charge and a reductant or an oxidant depending on the charge of the iodine species. In one embodiment with an iodine species having a positive charge and a reducing reagent, a complexing agent is also added to the crude oil to extract the heavy metal complex into the water phase to form water soluble heavy metal complexes which can be separated from the crude oil, for a treated crude oil having reduced levels of heavy metals.