Nanobubble Solutions Designed for Oil & Gas Environments
Generating nanobubbles in a fluid that can contain hydrocarbons, corrosive acids and strong solvents requires a robust architecture and selective material utilization to create a long lasting and performative solution for this industry. Our Trident Nanobubble Generators for Oil & Gas applications are specially designed generators made with unique materials that can withstand challenging environments while providing robust nanobubble generation.
Sustainable Nanobubble Solutions
for the Oil and Gas Industry
Explore The Benefits of Nanobubbles in the Oil & Gas Industry
Maximizing Efficiency in Oil and Gas Operations with Nanobubble Applications
Nanobubbles have the potential to revolutionize the oil and gas industry by maximizing efficiency in various operations including: neutralizing H2S in-situ, improving the separation of oil and water, and increasing hydrocarbon recovery from operations.
Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) in Reservoir Flooding Applications
By introducing nanobubbles into the reservoir, nanobubbles can help mobilize trapped oil and improve the efficiency of oil recovery. This is achieved by altering the interfacial properties between the oil and the reservoir rock, leading to improved oil displacement and recovery.
Nanobubbles can also be used with surfactant based well stimulation products for additional benefits.
Storage and Vessel Tank Cleaning Operations – Increases Surfactant Performance
When nanobubbles are introduced into the cleaning solution, they can enhance the performance of surfactants, which are commonly used to remove stubborn residues and contaminants in tanks and vessels. Nanobubbles can improve the effectiveness of surfactants by increasing their contact time with the surfaces being cleaned, leading to more thorough cleaning and reducing the amount of surfactant needed. This can result in significant cost savings and improve the overall efficiency of cleaning operations.
Separate Water/Oil for Demulsification of Mixture
In oil and gas production, oil is often produced in the form of an emulsion, where it is mixed with water and other impurities. Demulsification is the process of breaking down this emulsion to separate the oil from the water, and nanobubbles can be used to enhance this process. By introducing nanobubbles into the emulsion, they can improve the coalescence of oil droplets and reduce the interfacial tension between the oil and water phases.
Produced or Technical Water & Mud Treatment
Produced water is a byproduct of oil and gas production, while technical water is used in various industrial processes and can become contaminated with impurities. Mud is also generated during drilling and can contain various contaminants. Nanobubbles can be used to treat these types of wastewater by enhancing the coagulation and flocculation of suspended particles and impurities. This can improve the efficiency of conventional treatment processes, such as sedimentation and filtration, and reduce the amount of chemicals needed for treatment.
