FRAC FLOWBACK WATER TREATMENT Our Water Recovery System To Recycle Water

Our process reduces, and 91.6 to 97 % are the reduction levels we have experienced.  Our propriety system treats high levels of Chloride and TDS in Frac water, our process reaction significantly neutralizes metallic salts and sulfates.  Dissolved species of minerals and gases in the water in these areas also cause an increase in the formation of vapor cavities. When these cavities collapse, localized areas of high temperature and pressure exist which enhance reduction and oxidation (redox) chemical reactions. 

The generation of high temperatures and pressure also induce cleavage of water molecules. This results in the formation of free radicals. Oxidation rates of dissolved metals (Aluminum, Magnesium, Strontium, Manganese, Sodium, Potassium, Barium, Iron, etc.) and salts (Sulfates, Chlorides, etc.) are enhanced by the formation of the above free radicals with a reaction time that is orders of magnitude faster as compared to theoretical oxidation rates. The addition of an alkalizing agent to the reactor can also increase precipitation of dissolved solids even faster.

Process Plants Corporation (PPC) is pleased to provide Exploration & Production companies with a simple and extremely effective way to treat Frac water by removing dissolved and suspended solids to a level where the water may be acceptable for re-use. 

Where the Marcellus shale is present, the Frac water using our process has been successful in treating and removed the same metals that are present in Frac water.  

Our system precipitates metallic salts and sulfates.  Frac flow back pit water will be treated using the PPC system to remove all heavy metals (iron (Fe) and aluminum (Al)) and dissolved chemicals (Sulfur). 

It is estimated to take approximately 80 hours to treat the large pit totally and letting it settle; it is possible to pump fairly clean water to the smaller pit.  Procedures fit for small footprint and a desire to re-use water. PPC personnel present to provide Technical guidance through out the treatment. 

In discussing Marcellus Wellsites, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), Chlorides, Sulfates

and Salts, the brine issues are what concerns production and treatment professionals.

Our process reduces, and 91.6 to 97 % are the reduction levels we have experienced.  Our propriety system treats high levels of Chloride and TDS in Frac water, our process reaction significantly neutralizes metallic salts and sulfates.  Dissolved species of minerals and gases in the water in these areas also cause an increase in the formation of vapor cavities. When these cavities collapse, localized areas of high temperature and pressure exist which enhance reduction and oxidation (redox) chemical reactions. 

The generation of high temperatures and pressure also induce cleavage of water molecules. This results in the formation of free radicals. Oxidation rates of dissolved metals (Aluminum, Magnesium, Strontium, Manganese, Sodium, Potassium, Barium, Iron, etc.) and salts (Sulfates, Chlorides, etc.) are enhanced by the formation of the above free radicals with a reaction time that is orders of magnitude faster as compared to theoretical oxidation rates. The addition of an alkalizing agent to the reactor can also increase precipitation of dissolved solids even faster.

We have run field trials and have confidential agreements with producers in both Pennslvania and West Virginia looking for various solutions.