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.
Enhanced Technology for Oil & Gas Applications
Trident offers distinct and globally unique membrane based nanobubble generator technologies tailored to the rigours of the oil & gas industry.
Ceramic Membrane Technology
Standard Ceramic Nanobubble Generator Technology
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Superior Chemical Resistance in highly corrosive environments
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Exceptional Mechanical Strength & Durability for long service life
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Intrinsic Fouling Resistance against brine and suspended particles
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Wide Viscosity Compatibility, handling fluids from low to mid viscosity
Cermet Membrane Technology
Combines a robust ceramic substrate with a protective metallic coating to deliver enhanced performance:
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Abrasion Protection against sand, calcite, clay, silt, and other hard particulates
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High‑Viscosity Fluid Compatibility, maintaining performance even with thick slurries
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High Pressure Capability for both water and gas streams—maximizing nanobubble generation efficiency
Metallic Membrane
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Engineered for the most demanding industrial applications, our 100% metal membranes extend functionality beyond ceramic options:
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Ultra‑High Pressure Tolerance
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Robust Durability in abrasive, corrosive, and thermally challenging environments
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Extreme Temperature Resistance up to 900 °C
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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.
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.
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Nanobubbles can also be used with surfactant or polymer 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.
Enhanced Oil and Water Separation
Oil is often produced in the form of an emulsion, where it is mixed with water and other impurities. Separation 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, customers can achieve higher rates of separation without using chemicals, helping to improve and streamline the recovery process.
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.
