Fluid treatment apparatus

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8771520
APP PUB NO 20090294375A1
SERIAL NO

12131061

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A fluid treatment apparatus comprises a fluid vessel defining first and second fluid chambers. A fluid inlet is provided for delivering a fluid to be treated into the first fluid chamber. One or more nozzle assemblies are provided for fluid communication between the first and second fluid chambers, wherein said nozzle assemblies are adapted to facilitate mixing of a gas with said fluid. The second fluid chamber is adapted to accommodate a fluid treatment process therein, including a floatation treatment. One specific use of the fluid treatment apparatus includes separating oil from water, particularly water produced from a subterranean formation.

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VWS WESTGARTH LIMITEDORBITAL HOUSE 3 REDWOOD CRESCENT EAST KILBRIDE GLASGOW G74 5PR

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Lange, Neville Gloucester, GB 1 14
Severing, Kenneth Wayne La Habra, US 1 14

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