18410488. SMART DEHYSALTER SYSTEM simplified abstract (Saudi Arabian Oil Company)
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SMART DEHYSALTER SYSTEM
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Adel Abu-rejailah of Dammam (SA)
Ahmed T. Al-gazi of Dammam (SA)
Thamer K. Al-harbi of Dhahran (SA)
SMART DEHYSALTER SYSTEM - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18410488 titled 'SMART DEHYSALTER SYSTEM
The system described in the patent application includes various subsystems such as a fixed super-hydrophobic mesh, an inductor cup set system, a movable super-hydrophobic mesh, and a metal grid subsystem.
- The fixed super-hydrophobic mesh subsystem is designed to repel water and facilitate the separation of water from crude oil.
- The inductor cup set system consists of multiple inductor cups with primary and secondary coils to determine the water content in the crude oil.
- The movable super-hydrophobic mesh subsystem utilizes stepper motors to rotate the mesh based on the water content detected by the inductor cups.
- The metal grid subsystem, connected to a transformer outside the vessel, electrostatically dehydrates the crude oil.
Potential Applications: - Oil and gas industry for efficient separation of water from crude oil. - Petrochemical refineries for improving the quality of refined products. - Environmental remediation projects for water treatment and oil recovery.
Problems Solved: - Enhances the efficiency of separating water from crude oil. - Reduces the environmental impact of oil and gas operations. - Improves the quality and purity of refined oil products.
Benefits: - Increased efficiency in oil-water separation processes. - Cost-effective solution for oil and gas companies. - Environmental benefits through reduced water contamination.
Commercial Applications: "Hydrophobic Mesh Dehydration System for Oil-Water Separation in Petrochemical Refineries"
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the movable super-hydrophobic mesh subsystem improve the separation process? 2. What are the advantages of using a metal grid subsystem for electrostatic dehydration?
Original Abstract Submitted
A system includes a vessel containing a crude oil inlet for introducing crude oil into the vessel; a fixed super-hydrophobic mesh subsystem comprising a fixed super-hydrophobic mesh; an inductor cup set system comprising at plurality of inductor cups, each of the plurality of inductor cups comprising a primary coil and a secondary coil, the inductor cups to determine an amount of water in the crude oil based on a comparison of the induced voltage between the primary coil and the secondary coil; a movable super-hydrophobic mesh subsystem comprising a super-hydrophobic mesh coupled to at least one stepper motor, the stepper motor to rotate the mesh by a predefined angle based on the comparison of the induced voltage determined by the inductor cups; and a metal grid subsystem comprising a metal grid electrically coupled to a transformer residing outside of the vessel, the metal grid to electrostatically dehydrate the crude oil.
