公开(公告)号：US09909070B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-06

申请号：US13496176

申请日：2010-04-22

Applicant: Adrian Peter Revington ,  Oladipo Omotoso ,  Patrick Sean Wells ,  Thomas Charles Hann ,  Marvin Harvey Weiss ,  Trevor Bugg ,  Jamie Eastwood ,  Stephen Joseph Young ,  Hugues Robert O'Neill ,  Ana Cristina Sanchez

Inventor： Adrian Peter Revington ,  Oladipo Omotoso ,  Patrick Sean Wells ,  Thomas Charles Hann ,  Marvin Harvey Weiss ,  Trevor Bugg ,  Jamie Eastwood ,  Stephen Joseph Young ,  Hugues Robert O'Neill ,  Ana Cristina Sanchez

IPC: C01G1/00 ,  B01D21/00 ,  C02F1/52 ,  C10G1/04 ,  B01F5/04 ,  C10G33/04 ,  B01F5/00 ,  C02F1/56 ,  C02F11/14 ,  C02F103/10

CPC classification number: C10G1/047 ,  B01F5/0463 ,  B01F5/0466 ,  B01F2005/0034 ,  C02F1/56 ,  C02F11/14 ,  C02F2103/10 ,  C10G33/04

Abstract: A process for dewatering oil sand fine tailings is provided and comprises a dispersion and floc build-up stage comprising in-line addition of a flocculent solution comprising an effective amount of flocculation reagent into a flow of the oil sand fine tailings; a gel stage wherein flocculated oil sand fine tailings is transported in-line and subjected to shear conditioning; a floc breakdown and water release stage wherein the flocculated oil sand fine tailings releases water and decreases in yield shear stress, while avoiding an oversheared zone; depositing the flocculated oil sand fine tailings onto a deposition area to form a deposit and to enable the release water to flow away from the deposit, preferably done in a pipeline reactor and managing shear according to yield stress and CST information and achieves enhanced dewatering.

公开(公告)号：US08480908B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-09

申请号：US13460571

申请日：2012-04-30

Applicant: Thomas Charles Hann

Inventor： Thomas Charles Hann

IPC: B01D17/028 ,  B01D19/00 ,  B01D21/02 ,  B01D21/24 ,  B01D21/30

CPC classification number: C10G1/047 ,  B01D21/003 ,  B01D21/0039 ,  B01D21/0045 ,  B01D21/10 ,  B01D21/2494 ,  B01D2221/04 ,  C10G1/00 ,  C10G7/00 ,  C10G2300/206 ,  C10G2300/308 ,  C10G2300/802

Abstract: An apparatus, process and system for treating a hydrocarbon feedstock having a specific gravity differential between components of the feedstock is disclosed and includes a treatment vessel having an inlet for receiving the feedstock. A primary separation container may be located in the treatment vessel to accumulate feedstock to cause a low specific gravity portion of the feedstock to separate and rise to an upper surface of the accumulated feedstock. A secondary separation container may be located in the treatment vessel to receive the collected low specific gravity portion from the primary separation container, to accumulate the collected low specific gravity portion to cause hydrocarbon products to separate and rise to an upper surface of the accumulated low specific gravity portion of the feedstock, producing a hydrocarbon product stream at a product outlet. The operating pressure of the treatment vessel may be regulated to remain within a desired range.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于处理在原料组分之间具有比重差异的烃原料的设备，方法和系统，包括具有用于接收原料的入口的处理容器。 初级分离容器可以位于处理容器中以积聚原料以使原料的低比重部分分离并升高到累积原料的上表面。 二次分离容器可以位于处理容器中，以从一次分离容器中收集收集的低比重部分，以积聚收集的低比重部分，以使烃产物分离并升至累积的低比重的上表面 原料的重力部分，在产品出口处产生烃产物流。 可以调节处理容器的操作压力以保持在期望的范围内。

公开(公告)号：US20130098805A1

公开(公告)日：2013-04-25

申请号：US13554579

申请日：2012-07-20

Applicant: BRADFORD E. BJORNSON ,  CRAIG AARON STRAND ,  WILLIAM NICHOLAS GARNER ,  JOHN KHAI-QUANG DIEP ,  DARWIN EDWARD KIEL ,  THOMAS CHARLES HANN

Inventor： BRADFORD E. BJORNSON ,  CRAIG AARON STRAND ,  WILLIAM NICHOLAS GARNER ,  JOHN KHAI-QUANG DIEP ,  DARWIN EDWARD KIEL ,  THOMAS CHARLES HANN

IPC: C10G1/00

CPC classification number: C10G1/002 ,  B01D17/0214 ,  B01D21/0042 ,  B01D21/0087 ,  B01D21/24 ,  B03B9/02 ,  B03D1/082 ,  B03D1/1456 ,  B03D1/1462 ,  B03D1/1493 ,  B03D2203/006 ,  C10G1/047 ,  C10G2300/4068 ,  C10G2300/805 ,  E21C47/00

Abstract: A separation process and system for extracting hydrocarbons from a mixture. In some embodiments, a process for separating a bitumen froth stream containing bitumen froth, water and fine solids into a bitumen enriched froth stream and a water and fine solids stream, comprises: (a) receiving the bitumen froth stream in a concentrator vessel, (b) distributing the bitumen froth stream in the concentrator vessel as a substantially uniform and generally horizontal flow of the bitumen froth stream at a first flow velocity, (c) slowing the bitumen froth stream to a second flow velocity, slower than the first flow velocity, in a separation region of the concentrator vessel to promote separation of the bitumen froth from the water and fine solids, and then (d) collecting a bitumen enriched froth stream and (e) collecting a separate water and fine solids stream. Related embodiments of systems and apparatus may also be provided.

Abstract translation: 用于从混合物中提取碳氢化合物的分离过程和系统。 在一些实施方案中，将含有沥青泡沫，水和细固体的沥青泡沫料分离成富含沥青的泡沫料流和水和细固体物流的方法包括：（a）在浓缩容器中接收沥青泡沫料流（ b）将沥青泡沫流分布在浓缩器容器中，使其以第一流速基本上均匀且大致水平的沥青泡沫流，（c）将沥青泡沫流减慢到比第一流速慢的沥青泡沫流 在集中器容器的分离区域中促进沥青泡沫与水和细固体的分离，然后（d）收集富含沥青的泡沫料流和（e）收集单独的水和细固体物流。 还可以提供系统和装置的相关实施例。

公开(公告)号：US08096425B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-17

申请号：US11595817

申请日：2006-11-09

Applicant: Bradford E. Bjornson ,  Craig Aaron Strand ,  William Nicholas Garner ,  John Khai-Quang Diep ,  Darwin Edward Kiel ,  Thomas Charles Hann

Inventor： Bradford E. Bjornson ,  Craig Aaron Strand ,  William Nicholas Garner ,  John Khai-Quang Diep ,  Darwin Edward Kiel ,  Thomas Charles Hann

IPC: B01D21/26

CPC classification number: C10G1/002 ,  B01D17/0214 ,  B01D21/0042 ,  B01D21/0087 ,  B01D21/24 ,  B03B9/02 ,  B03D1/082 ,  B03D1/1456 ,  B03D1/1462 ,  B03D1/1493 ,  B03D2203/006 ,  C10G1/047 ,  C10G2300/4068 ,  C10G2300/805 ,  E21C47/00

Abstract: An extraction system and process for extracting bitumen from a slurry containing bitumen, solids and water. The system comprises a cyclone separation facility for separating the slurry into a solids component stream and a bitumen froth stream with the bitumen froth stream including water and fine solids. The bitumen froth stream is then delivered to a froth concentration facility for separating the bitumen froth stream into a final bitumen enriched froth stream, and a water and fine solids stream. The final bitumen enriched froth stream is suitable for further processing. The system of the present invention is preferably mobile so that the cyclone extraction facility and the froth concentration facility can move with the mine face at an oil sands mining site, however, it is also contemplated that the system can be retrofitted to existing fixed treatment facilities to improve the operational efficiency of such fixed facilities.

公开(公告)号：US08225944B2

公开(公告)日：2012-07-24

申请号：US11938226

申请日：2007-11-09

Applicant: Bradford E. Bjornson ,  Craig Aaron Strand ,  William Nicholas Garner ,  John Khai-Quang Diep ,  Darwin Edward Kiel ,  Thomas Charles Hann

Inventor： Bradford E. Bjornson ,  Craig Aaron Strand ,  William Nicholas Garner ,  John Khai-Quang Diep ,  Darwin Edward Kiel ,  Thomas Charles Hann

IPC: B01D21/26

CPC classification number: C10G1/002 ,  B01D17/0214 ,  B01D21/0042 ,  B01D21/0087 ,  B01D21/24 ,  B03B9/02 ,  B03D1/082 ,  B03D1/1456 ,  B03D1/1462 ,  B03D1/1493 ,  B03D2203/006 ,  C10G1/047 ,  C10G2300/4068 ,  C10G2300/805 ,  E21C47/00

Abstract: An extraction system and process for extracting bitumen from a slurry containing bitumen, solids and water. The system comprises a cyclone separation facility for separating the slurry into a solids component stream and a bitumen froth stream with the bitumen froth stream including water and fine solids. The bitumen froth stream is then delivered to a froth concentration facility for separating the bitumen froth stream into a final bitumen enriched froth stream, and a water and fine solids stream. The final bitumen enriched froth stream is suitable for further processing. The system of the present invention is preferably mobile so that the cyclone extraction facility and the froth concentration facility can move with the mine face at an oil sands mining site, however, it is also contemplated that the system can be retrofitted to existing fixed treatment facilities to improve the operational efficiency of such fixed facilities.

Abstract translation: 一种用于从含有沥青，固体和水的浆料中提取沥青的提取系统和方法。 该系统包括用于将浆料分离成固体组分流和沥青泡沫料的旋风分离设备，沥青泡沫料流包括水和细小固体。 然后将沥青泡沫料流输送到泡沫浓缩设备，用于将沥青泡沫料流分离成最终的富含沥青的泡沫料流，以及水和细小的固体物流。 最终的沥青浓缩泡沫流适用于进一步加工。 本发明的系统优选是可移动的，使得旋风提取设备和泡沫浓缩设备可以与矿井面在油砂采矿现场一起移动，但是也可以考虑将系统改造成现有的固定处理设备 提高固定设施的运行效率。

公开(公告)号：US20090134095A1

公开(公告)日：2009-05-28

申请号：US12277261

申请日：2008-11-24

Applicant: Thomas Charles Hann

Inventor： Thomas Charles Hann

IPC: B01D17/028 ,  B01D19/00 ,  B01D21/02

CPC classification number: C10G1/047 ,  B01D21/003 ,  B01D21/0039 ,  B01D21/0045 ,  B01D21/10 ,  B01D21/2494 ,  B01D2221/04 ,  C10G1/00 ,  C10G7/00 ,  C10G2300/206 ,  C10G2300/308 ,  C10G2300/802

Abstract: An apparatus and process for treating a heavy hydrocarbon feedstock having a specific gravity differential between components of the feedstock is disclosed. The apparatus includes a treatment vessel having an inlet for receiving the feedstock. The apparatus also includes a primary separation container located in the treatment vessel, the primary separation container being operable to accumulate feedstock to cause a low specific gravity portion of the feedstock to separate and rise to an upper surface of the accumulated feedstock. The apparatus also includes a first weir for collecting the low specific gravity portion from the surface of the accumulated feedstock in the primary separation container. The apparatus further includes a first outlet in the primary separation container, the first outlet being operably configured to receive settling solids in the accumulated feedstock and to produce a first discharge stream at the first outlet. The apparatus also includes a secondary separation container located in the treatment vessel to receive the collected low specific gravity portion, the secondary separation container being operable to accumulate the collected low specific gravity portion to cause hydrocarbon products to separate and rise to an upper surface of the accumulated low specific gravity portion of the feedstock. The apparatus further includes a product outlet for collecting the hydrocarbon products from the upper surface of the accumulated low specific gravity portion to produce a hydrocarbon product stream at the product outlet.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于处理在原料组分之间具有比重差的重质烃原料的设备和方法。 该设备包括具有用于接收原料的入口的处理容器。 该设备还包括位于处理容器中的初级分离容器，一次分离容器可操作以积聚原料以使原料的低比重部分分离并升高至累积原料的上表面。 该设备还包括用于从主分离容器中的累积原料的表面收集低比重部分的第一堰。 该装置还包括一次分离容器中的第一出口，第一出口可操作地构造成在累积的原料中接收沉降固体并在第一出口处产生第一排出流。 该装置还包括位于处理容器中以接收收集的低比重部分的二次分离容器，二次分离容器可操作以积聚收集的低比重部分，以使烃产物分离并升至上部表面 累积低比重部分的原料。 该设备还包括用于从积聚的低比重部分的上表面收集烃产物以在产品出口处产生烃产物流的产品出口。

公开(公告)号：US08968579B2

公开(公告)日：2015-03-03

申请号：US13554579

申请日：2012-07-20

Applicant: Bradford E. Bjornson ,  Craig Aaron Strand ,  William Nicholas Garner ,  John Khai-Quang Diep ,  Darwin Edward Kiel ,  Thomas Charles Hann

Inventor： Bradford E. Bjornson ,  Craig Aaron Strand ,  William Nicholas Garner ,  John Khai-Quang Diep ,  Darwin Edward Kiel ,  Thomas Charles Hann

IPC: B01D21/06 ,  B01D17/028 ,  C10G1/00 ,  B03B9/02 ,  B01D21/24 ,  B03D1/08 ,  B01D21/00 ,  B03D1/14 ,  B01D17/02 ,  C10G1/04 ,  E21C47/00

CPC classification number: C10G1/002 ,  B01D17/0214 ,  B01D21/0042 ,  B01D21/0087 ,  B01D21/24 ,  B03B9/02 ,  B03D1/082 ,  B03D1/1456 ,  B03D1/1462 ,  B03D1/1493 ,  B03D2203/006 ,  C10G1/047 ,  C10G2300/4068 ,  C10G2300/805 ,  E21C47/00

Abstract: A separation process and system for extracting hydrocarbons from a mixture. In some embodiments, a process for separating a bitumen froth stream containing bitumen froth, water and fine solids into a bitumen enriched froth stream and a water and fine solids stream, comprises: (a) receiving the bitumen froth stream in a concentrator vessel, (b) distributing the bitumen froth stream in the concentrator vessel as a substantially uniform and generally horizontal flow of the bitumen froth stream at a first flow velocity, (c) slowing the bitumen froth stream to a second flow velocity, slower than the first flow velocity, in a separation region of the concentrator vessel to promote separation of the bitumen froth from the water and fine solids, and then (d) collecting a bitumen enriched froth stream and (e) collecting a separate water and fine solids stream. Related embodiments of systems and apparatus may also be provided.

Abstract translation: 用于从混合物中提取碳氢化合物的分离过程和系统。 在一些实施方案中，将含有沥青泡沫，水和细固体的沥青泡沫料分离成富含沥青的泡沫料流和水和细固体物流的方法包括：（a）在浓缩容器中接收沥青泡沫料流（ b）将沥青泡沫流分布在浓缩器容器中，使其以第一流速基本上均匀且大致水平的沥青泡沫流，（c）将沥青泡沫流减慢到比第一流速慢的沥青泡沫流 在集中器容器的分离区域中促进沥青泡沫与水和细固体的分离，然后（d）收集富含沥青的泡沫料流和（e）收集单独的水和细固体物流。 还可以提供系统和装置的相关实施例。

公开(公告)号：US20120175315A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-12

申请号：US13496176

申请日：2010-04-22

Applicant: Adrian Peter Revington ,  Oladipo Omotoso ,  Patrick Sean Wells ,  Thomas Charles Hann ,  Marvin Harvey Weiss ,  Trevor Bugg ,  Jamie Eastwood ,  Stephen Joseph Young ,  Hugues Robert O'Neill ,  Ana Cristina Sanchez

Inventor： Adrian Peter Revington ,  Oladipo Omotoso ,  Patrick Sean Wells ,  Thomas Charles Hann ,  Marvin Harvey Weiss ,  Trevor Bugg ,  Jamie Eastwood ,  Stephen Joseph Young ,  Hugues Robert O'Neill ,  Ana Cristina Sanchez

IPC: B01D21/01 ,  B01D21/24 ,  C02F1/52

CPC classification number: C10G1/047 ,  B01F5/0463 ,  B01F5/0466 ,  B01F2005/0034 ,  C02F1/56 ,  C02F11/14 ,  C02F2103/10 ,  C10G33/04

Abstract: A process for dewatering oil sand fine tailings is provided and comprises a dispersion and floc build-up stage comprising in-line addition of a flocculent solution comprising an effective amount of flocculation reagent into a flow of the oil sand fine tailings; a gel stage wherein flocculated oil sand fine tailings is transported in-line and subjected to shear conditioning; a floc breakdown and water release stage wherein the flocculated oil sand fine tailings releases water and decreases in yield shear stress, while avoiding an oversheared zone; depositing the flocculated oil sand fine tailings onto a deposition area to form a deposit and to enable the release water to flow away from the deposit, preferably done in a pipeline reactor and managing shear according to yield stress and CST information and achieves enhanced dewatering.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于脱砂油砂细尾矿的方法，包括分散和絮凝物堆积阶段，包括将含有效量的絮凝试剂的絮状溶液直列添加到油砂细尾矿的流中; 其中絮凝油砂细尾矿在线输送并进行剪切调节的凝胶阶段; 絮凝破碎和放水阶段，其中絮凝油砂细尾矿释放水分并降低产量剪切应力，同时避免过度磨损区域; 将絮凝的油砂细尾矿沉积到沉积区域上以形成沉积物，并使释放水能够远离沉积物，优选在管道反应器中进行，并根据屈服应力和CST信息进行剪切，并实现增强的脱水。

公开(公告)号：US08168071B2

公开(公告)日：2012-05-01

申请号：US12277261

申请日：2008-11-24

Applicant: Thomas Charles Hann

Inventor： Thomas Charles Hann

IPC: B01D17/028 ,  B01D19/00 ,  B01D21/02

CPC classification number: C10G1/047 ,  B01D21/003 ,  B01D21/0039 ,  B01D21/0045 ,  B01D21/10 ,  B01D21/2494 ,  B01D2221/04 ,  C10G1/00 ,  C10G7/00 ,  C10G2300/206 ,  C10G2300/308 ,  C10G2300/802

Abstract: An apparatus and process for treating a heavy hydrocarbon feedstock having a specific gravity differential between components of the feedstock is disclosed. The apparatus includes a treatment vessel having an inlet for receiving the feedstock. The apparatus also includes a primary separation container located in the treatment vessel, the primary separation container being operable to accumulate feedstock to cause a low specific gravity portion of the feedstock to separate and rise to an upper surface of the accumulated feedstock. The apparatus also includes a first weir for collecting the low specific gravity portion from the surface of the accumulated feedstock in the primary separation container. The apparatus further includes a first outlet in the primary separation container, the first outlet being operably configured to receive settling solids in the accumulated feedstock and to produce a first discharge stream at the first outlet. The apparatus also includes a secondary separation container located in the treatment vessel to receive the collected low specific gravity portion, the secondary separation container being operable to accumulate the collected low specific gravity portion to cause hydrocarbon products to separate and rise to an upper surface of the accumulated low specific gravity portion of the feedstock. The apparatus further includes a product outlet for collecting the hydrocarbon products from the upper surface of the accumulated low specific gravity portion to produce a hydrocarbon product stream at the product outlet.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于处理在原料组分之间具有比重差的重质烃原料的设备和方法。 该设备包括具有用于接收原料的入口的处理容器。 该设备还包括位于处理容器中的初级分离容器，一次分离容器可操作以积聚原料以使原料的低比重部分分离并升高至累积原料的上表面。 该设备还包括用于从主分离容器中的累积原料的表面收集低比重部分的第一堰。 该装置还包括一次分离容器中的第一出口，第一出口可操作地构造成在累积的原料中接收沉降固体并在第一出口处产生第一排出流。 该装置还包括位于处理容器中以接收收集的低比重部分的二次分离容器，二次分离容器可操作以积聚收集的低比重部分，以使烃产物分离并升至上部表面 累积低比重部分的原料。 该设备还包括用于从积聚的低比重部分的上表面收集烃产物以在产品出口处产生烃产物流的产品出口。

公开(公告)号：US20120085699A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-12

申请号：US13329177

申请日：2011-12-16

Applicant: Bradford E. Bjornson ,  Craig Aaron Strand ,  William Nicholas Garner ,  John Khai-Quang Diep ,  Darwin Edward Kiel ,  Thomas Charles Hann

Inventor： Bradford E. Bjornson ,  Craig Aaron Strand ,  William Nicholas Garner ,  John Khai-Quang Diep ,  Darwin Edward Kiel ,  Thomas Charles Hann

IPC: B01D21/26

CPC classification number: C10G1/002 ,  B01D17/0214 ,  B01D21/0042 ,  B01D21/0087 ,  B01D21/24 ,  B03B9/02 ,  B03D1/082 ,  B03D1/1456 ,  B03D1/1462 ,  B03D1/1493 ,  B03D2203/006 ,  C10G1/047 ,  C10G2300/4068 ,  C10G2300/805 ,  E21C47/00

Abstract: An extraction system and process for extracting bitumen from a slurry containing bitumen, solids and water. The system comprises a cyclone separation facility for separating the slurry into a solids component stream and a bitumen froth stream with the bitumen froth stream including water and fine solids. The bitumen froth stream is then delivered to a froth concentration facility for separating the bitumen froth stream into a final bitumen enriched froth stream, and a water and fine solids stream. The final bitumen enriched froth stream is suitable for further processing. The system of the present invention is preferably mobile so that the cyclone extraction facility and the froth concentration facility can move with the mine face at an oil sands mining site, however, it is also contemplated that the system can be retrofitted to existing fixed treatment facilities to improve the operational efficiency of such fixed facilities.

Abstract translation: 一种用于从含有沥青，固体和水的浆料中提取沥青的提取系统和方法。 该系统包括用于将浆料分离成固体组分流和沥青泡沫料的旋风分离设备，沥青泡沫料流包括水和细小固体。 然后将沥青泡沫料流输送到泡沫浓缩设备，用于将沥青泡沫料流分离成最终的富含沥青的泡沫料流，以及水和细小的固体物流。 最终的沥青浓缩泡沫流适用于进一步加工。 本发明的系统优选是可移动的，使得旋风提取设备和泡沫浓缩设备可以与矿井面在油砂采矿现场一起移动，但是也可以考虑将系统改造成现有的固定处理设备 提高固定设施的运行效率。