WO2009048990A2 - Système d'enlèvement d'un minéral par vortex - Google Patents

Système d'enlèvement d'un minéral par vortex Download PDF

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WO2009048990A2
WO2009048990A2 PCT/US2008/079257 US2008079257W WO2009048990A2 WO 2009048990 A2 WO2009048990 A2 WO 2009048990A2 US 2008079257 W US2008079257 W US 2008079257W WO 2009048990 A2 WO2009048990 A2 WO 2009048990A2
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Dan D. Reese
Wayne T. Lister
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Mirage Vortex Manufacturing, Inc.
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    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C02—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
    • C02F—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
    • C02F1/00—Treatment of water, waste water, or sewage
    • C02F1/005—Systems or processes based on supernatural or anthroposophic principles, cosmic or terrestrial radiation, geomancy or rhabdomancy
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C02—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
    • C02F—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
    • C02F2301/00—General aspects of water treatment
    • C02F2301/02—Fluid flow conditions
    • C02F2301/024—Turbulent
    • C—CHEMISTRY; METALLURGY
    • C02—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
    • C02F—TREATMENT OF WATER, WASTE WATER, SEWAGE, OR SLUDGE
    • C02F2301/00—General aspects of water treatment
    • C02F2301/02—Fluid flow conditions
    • C02F2301/026—Spiral, helicoidal, radial

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  • the present invention relates generally to methods and systems for purifying water.
  • the present invention relates more specifically to systems for directing a flow of water into a
  • the water can make a transition into the
  • the Suddath patent specifically relates to the use of a frequency generator device positioned in the base of at least one of the columns that establishes an electromagnetic wave within the fluid as it flows through the columns.
  • the disclosure is somewhat vague as to the exact nature of the frequency generator device, as the application refers to "memorized electromagnetic frequency signatures of harmful materials" within the flow of water.
  • the present invention therefore provides a system implementing the principles of the vortex to assist with the purification of water. Predominantly this process has a significant effect on the levels of minerals in the water as the impurities are directed out of the water in the spinning process.
  • the purified water is allowed to flow out from the vortex at a point where the impurities have been removed and the impurities themselves are allowed to settle out from the vortex where they collect and may be removed from the system at a later time.
  • the system of the present invention includes assembling an array of such vortex heads on a series of flow cylinders to multiply the effect of the mineral removal process. Preferably, a series of five (5) such cylinders can effectively remove mineral impurities from relatively "hard" water.
  • the invention in the present case may be generally described as a system for removing minerals and other impurities from a stream of water or other fluid.
  • This system is designed to establish a series of vortices in a fluid conduit by directing the flowing fluid through a sequence of cylindrical columns or pipes specifically structured and sized to the water purification requirements.
  • Fig. 1 is a schematic side view of an array of vortex separation columns suitable for operation of the system of the present invention.
  • Fig. 2 is a detailed partial cross-sectional, lateral view (taken along line A - A ') of one of the vortex head assemblies of the system of the present invention.
  • Fig. 3 is a detailed partial cross-sectional, longitudinal view of one of the vortex column assemblies of the system of the present invention.
  • FIG. 4 is schematic side view of an array of vortex separation columns suitable for operation of the system of the present invention in a testing/optimization mode.
  • FIG. 5 schematic side view of an array of vortex columns suitable for operation of the system of the present invention in a fluid mixing mode.
  • a typical system of the present invention will handle up to 200 gallons per minute or 6857 bbls/day or 288,000 gallons per day.
  • a typical unit will be structured as follows: Assembly Height - 55 inches; Tube Diameters - 6 inches; Inlet Diameters - 2 inches.
  • All of the various embodiments of the system of the present invention include a vortex-based water treatment assembly and the related plumbing.
  • the system is in one embodiment may be used for reducing chlorides in waste water produced in the oil production process.
  • the purpose of such on-site treatment is to lower the cost of disposal.
  • This innovative technology does not use heat in the process, requires very little maintenance, and is easily transported to the well site.
  • the basic component of the system is the vortex head shown from the inside structure in Fig. 2.
  • the right angle "jets” serve to direct the flow of water out from a center inlet into the toroidal flow shown.
  • This toroidal vortex flow continues in a specifically beneficial manner inside the tube as the water flow moves down the tube under the influence of gravity.
  • the purified flow is "tapped” at an intermediate point in the flow where it is carried on to the next vortex tube for continued purification.
  • FIG. 1 For a detailed description of the typical vortex tube bank system of the present invention.
  • the embodiment shown in Fig. 1 represents a system structured for the removal and separation of water borne minerals or metal impurities typically found in well water or the like.
  • the number arrangement and geometry of the columns shown in Fig. 1 is significant for the efficient separation of such minerals and metals from a flow of water. Some variations regarding positioning and placement of the various components described is anticipated.
  • the representation shown in Fig. 1 is laterally expanded so as to provide a clear representation of the interconnections between the components in the system. In practice, the columns shown in Fig. 1 would be positioned closer together such that the primary vortex columns are actually adjacent to each other with no space between them. These columns are shown separated in Fig. 1 to clearly distinguish the components.
  • Vortex tube bank 10 shown in Fig. 1 is constructed of five nearly identical vortex tube (VT) assemblies.
  • First vortex tube (VT) assembly 12 is positioned to receive a flow of water 38 into the system by way of inlet tube 22 and then transfers the flow of water to the second VT assembly 14.
  • the water flow continues through to third VT assembly 16, fourth VT assembly 18, and finally to fifth VT assembly 20. From the fifth VT assembly 20 the water flow 40 exits the system as shown.
  • Each individual vortex tube (VT) assembly is constructed of a number of primary components. Each assembly includes a top coupling 24 which directs the flow of water into a vortex head assembly 26. In a manner described in more detail below, water flows through the vortex head assembly 26 into the vortex column 28. The water flow eventually exits vortex column 28 at column side tap coupling 32. Closing the base of vortex column 28 is vortex base assembly 30 which by way of base coupling 34 is connected and parallel to base manifold 36. Base manifold 36 provides a mechanism for removal of particulates that fall to the bottom of each of the vortex columns and collect over time. Depending on the specific application, base manifold 36 may retain an outlet coupling that allows the system to be flushed through the base assemblies for cleaning.
  • Fig. 1 represents what has been determined to be an optimal arrangement and number of vortex tube assemblies for the most common applications of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 Reference is made first to Fig. 2 for a detailed description of the internal components of each of the vortex head assemblies 26 shown numbering five in the vortex tube bank shown in Fig. 1.
  • the representative vortex head assembly 26 shown in Fig. 2 is the same for each of the five indicated vortex tube (VT) assemblies shown in Fig. 1.
  • the view shown in Fig. 2 may generally be referenced by the cross section line A-A' shown on the fifth VT assembly 20 in Fig. 1.
  • vortex head assembly 26 is generally comprised of head cap 42 which is shown in its cylindrical cross section in this view. Head cap 42 is positioned over and tightly against body column 44 also shown in its cylindrical cross section in this view.
  • these PVC components may preferably be constructed of Schedule 40 PVC for the column body 44 and Schedule 80 PVC for the head cap 42.
  • the cap and body column may be secured and sealed with PVC cement as is known in the art.
  • PVC cement Internal to head cap 42 and vortex column body 44 are the various components of the system that initiate the circumferential water flow that results in the vortex flow structure within each of the vortex tub assemblies.
  • the top coupling 24 of each of the vortex tube assemblies extends through head cap 42 along its central axis.
  • the PVC pipe comprising the central radial manifold 46 is positioned on the same central axis as the vortex column body 44 and the head cap 42.
  • each of these right angle PVC couplings taps into the cylindrical wall of central radial manifold 46 and receives a flow of water there from.
  • the right angle structure of each of the couplings (48 - 56) redirects the flow of water at right angles outward from the coupling into the interior of vortex column body 44. This manner of redirecting the flow of water from a single downward flow into the column first at right angles into the tapped ports on the radial manifold and then again at right angles as flow proceeds through the right angle jet connectors.
  • Fig. 2 may generally be used in conjunction with the removal of heavy mineral deposits such as iron oxides and other typical water contaminants found in well water.
  • five such right angle jets are positioned in equally equiangular spacing around the circumference of the cylindrical central radial manifold 46. The angle alpha shown therefore between each of the right angle jets is approximately 72° adding up to 360° for five such equally spaced angles.
  • each of the tube assemblies as shown in Fig. 1 is more clearly shown and described in the partial cross sectional view shown for an entire assembly in Fig. 3.
  • cross sectional elements of most of the components are shown with a partial sectional view of the toroidal jets included for clarity.
  • the structure and dimensions of the assembly are significant for establishing an efficient separation of mineral and metal impurities in the water flow.
  • Vortex tube assembly 16 Water flow into vortex tube assembly 16 is as described above initiated through top coupling 24 which receives either the inlet flow of water (if the vortex tube assembly is the first in the bank) or from the preceding vortex tube assembly if not the first in the bank.
  • vortex tube assembly 16 is chosen from Fig. 1 as an example, the balance of the vortex tube assemblies being nearly identical in configuration.
  • a downward angle beta is configured with each of the toroidal jets 54 and 56 as a manner of optimizing and customizing the vortex flow within the vortex tube assembly.
  • angle beta is equal to 34° and the orientation of the toroidal jets 54 and 56 initiate a counter-clockwise motion to the vortex flow.
  • Vortex flow 60 is characterized by a rotational circumferential flow that progresses vertically downward through the column under the influence of gravity.
  • the combination of the circumferential flow established by the toroidal jets and the downward flow established by the force of gravity combines to form vortex flow 60 which carries out the effective separation of impurities from the water flow.
  • the vortex flow 60 establishes areas of equal flow velocity with the water that may be generally cone shaped in structure. These equal velocity zones 62 provide the manner of separation within the vortex flow that implies a dependence on a point of flow removal from the column for separation characteristics.
  • column side tap coupling 32 is positioned at a particular level evidenced by D H below the level of the initiation of the flow at the toroidal jets 54 and 56.
  • This dimension combined with the diameter dimension of the vortex column 28, namely dimension Dw, are primarily determinant of the substances that may be separated from the water flow.
  • variations for D H can effectively customize a particular vortex tube assembly for the removal of different impurities, minerals and metals in solution.
  • vortex base assembly 30 Closing off vortex tube assembly 16 shown in Fig. 3 at its base is vortex base assembly 30 which primarily comprises a PVC cap similar in structure to the cap utilized on vortex head assembly 26. This cap is likewise centrally tapped with a coaxially placed base coupling 34 which is used in conjunction with a common manifold with the other vortex tube assemblies as shown and described in Fig. 1.
  • each individual vortex tube assembly accomplishes some part of this removal and separation, it is in fact the combination of five (or other numbers) that achieves the optimal separation.
  • the vortex flow exhibited in Fig. 3 is but a part of the overall flow through the entire system that accomplishes the goals of the present invention.
  • the system of the present invention is designed to be customizable or structured specifically to address the separation and removal of specific impurities (minerals, metals, and other impurities) from a flow of water depending upon the environment within which the system is intended to operate.
  • Well water for example, may require specific separation and removal of iron oxides or other iron components from the water to prevent the staining of household fixtures and the like.
  • Other well water systems may benefit from the separation and removal of other impurities that differ in their response to the vortex flow than the response exhibited by iron based impurities.
  • compositions such as sulphur within a water flow may require only a single vortex tube assembly that may, for example, be placed in series with a bank of vortex tube assemblies that address iron content within a water flow.
  • a single vortex tube assembly that may, for example, be placed in series with a bank of vortex tube assemblies that address iron content within a water flow.
  • Fig. 4 represents a test set-up that allows for this optimization process to take place. Although referred to as a test set-up, the system shown in Fig.
  • Fig. 4 could in fact be an operational assembly that can be easily modified to accommodate the removal of a variety of different minerals depending upon the specific needs in the environment at that time. In general, however, the assembly shown in Fig. 4 may be used to best identify the side tap ports for the removal of a flow of water to address specific minerals or impurities which configuration may then be more permanently structured within the overall assembly bank.
  • Fig. 4 represents a vortex tube bank similar to that shown in Fig.l but reversed in its flow configuration for clarity.
  • water flow is initiated within the system through inlet coupling 82 which flows through a first vortex tube (VT) assembly 72 which is followed thereafter by a water flow into a second VT assembly 74, third VT assembly 76, fourth VT assembly 78, and finally fifth VT assembly 80, thereafter flowing out of the system through outlet coupling 84 as shown.
  • VT vortex tube
  • the structure shown in Fig. 4 incorporates an array of side tap ports into each of the vortex tube assemblies that allows variation in the point at which a flow of water is directed outward from the vortex tube assembly.
  • Upper side tap ports 86 represent couplings positioned through the walls of the individual vortex tube assemblies as shown. Parallel to these are middle side tap ports 88, and lower side tap ports 90. Each of these couplings acts as an exit port to the respective vortex tube assemblies.
  • Each of the vortex tube assemblies 72 - 80 may be tapped at one of the three possible side tap ports positioned on the assembly.
  • first VT assembly 72 is shown tapped with first optimized tap tube 92, which connects the lower side tap port 90 with test manifold 102.
  • the optimized tap tube 92 (and the balance of the similar tap tubes described below) is a flexible length of tubing that connects the coupling positioned at lower side tap port 90 with a similar coupling positioned through the wall of text manifold 102.
  • Similar tap tube sections are positioned at second optimized tap tube 94, third optimized tap tube 96, fourth optimized tap tube 98, and fifth optimized tap tube 100. Each of these tap tubes is connected in parallel to test manifold 102 which itself is connected to a test outlet through test manifold coupling 104.
  • water flow exiting from a first vortex tube assembly wherein the lower side tap port 90 might provide the optimal efficiency alters and effects the manner in which the vortex flow is established in the next vortex tube assembly thereby making the middle side tap port 88 the optimal flow port for removal of a specific mineral or impurity.
  • Fig. 5 represents an alternate application of the present invention as a system for mixing liquids and/or mixing liquids and powders for solutions.
  • system 110 includes three vortex columns 112, 114, and 116.
  • Return manifold 126 conducts a return flow of fluid through riser 130 back into mixing T-coupling 120. Initial flow into the system is by way of inlet coupling 118. Connecting couplings 122 and 124 connect the respective vortex columns. Out flow occurs through outlet coupling 128.
  • the equipment size (total unit), is projected to fit in a 20' enclosed trailer, with all hook-ups being external.
  • a site is set up for the unit, and if there is a need for repairing or replacing the unit, it can be switched out with another unit to minimize down time.
  • the systems may also be built on sleds after the initial testing has been done and the right system is designed for that particular field.
  • the connections from the holding tanks should remain the standard 3". Any belling up or down should be done at the unit. There may be a need for an additional 2" line going back into the holding tank for a bypass when chloride levels are too high to discharge into a pond (as when the unit is getting up to speed).
  • Electricity needed is typically estimated to 230 VAC, 20 AMPS, for a 10 to 15 hp pump. This can be provided from on-site electric lines, or a portable generator mounted on the trailer with the unit. This will also be useful for wells that are too remote for a discharge well. As stated above, it is preferable that the system would be positioned on an enclosed trailer. In some environments it may be necessary to use AC installed in the unit to keep the test equipment from overheating. Operational units should not require such cooling. There should not be any disposable parts. It is expected that occasional cleaning of the test equipment should be all that is required. It would be preferable if there were no oil in the water or levels that are safe.
  • systems of the present invention would also facilitate the separation of oil from the water in the same manner as the chlorides are removed.
  • various assemblies of more than one system of the present invention could be linked in series or in parallel to simultaneously address multiple contaminants for the same water source.

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L'invention concerne un système mettant en œuvre les principes d'un écoulement de fluide tourbillonnaire pour aider à l'enlèvement de contaminants à partir d'eau. De manière prédominante, ce traitement a un effet significatif sur les niveaux de minéraux situés dans l'eau lorsque les impuretés sont dirigées à l'extérieur de l'eau dans le traitement de centrifugation. L'eau purifiée peut s'écouler à l'extérieur à partir du vortex au niveau d'un point où les impuretés ont été enlevées et les impuretés elles-mêmes peuvent être séparées du vortex où elles sont recueillies et peuvent être enlevées du système ultérieurement. Le système de la présente invention comprend l'assemblage d'un réseau de telles têtes de vortex sur une série de cylindres d'écoulement pour multiplier l'effet du traitement d'enlèvement de minéraux. De préférence, une série de cinq (5) tels cylindres peuvent enlever de manière efficace les impuretés minérales à partir d'eau relativement 'dure'.
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