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The Practical Application of Microemulsions (ME) Technology for Waste Minimisation

The Practical Application of Microemulsions (ME) Technology for Waste Minimisation. The Practical Application of Microemulsions (ME) Technology for Waste Minimisation. Microemulsions (ME) Technology. Reduces Waste. EU Environmental Legislation – 16 th July 2004

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The Practical Application of Microemulsions (ME) Technology for Waste Minimisation

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  1. The Practical Application of Microemulsions (ME) Technology for Waste Minimisation

  2. The Practical Application of Microemulsions (ME) Technology for Waste Minimisation

  3. Microemulsions (ME) Technology Reduces Waste • EU Environmental Legislation – 16th July 2004 • Ban on co-disposal of waste : Landfill Directive 1999/31/EC • New procedures acceptance of waste at landfill : Commission Decision 2003/33/EC • Ban on liquid waste : “special” / “hazardous” waste laws tightened

  4. Current Methods for Remediating Oil Contaminated (Hazardous) SolidWastes

  5. Technical Differentiation Microemulsions Result

  6. Current Products Organic solvent based Insoluble in water / brine Microemulsions Technology (ME) Products ME Technology Water based Soluble in water / brine

  7. Cuttings Processing and Mud pit Cleaning Wellbore cleanup Key Applications For Microemulsions Technology

  8. Time 0 Competitor Result TRS Result Time 0 Competitor Result TRS Result Wellbore Cleanup Lab Evaluations

  9. SAS and Solvent Based Cleaning Comparison

  10. Wellbore Cleanup Case Study Result – Clean Well ready for completion • Waste production is reduced by >70% • 2419 bbls ->184 bbl to waste stream • No emulsion or slop waste formation • No rag layers produced • Brine oil in water content was reduced <40ppm • Total oil discharged to sea reduced by 2 orders of magnitude (1.2Kg) • Solids flocculated • Wash - split • Typically <95% less • waste • Residue removal 4 x • faster

  11. Wellbore Cleanup Cost Analysis * Cost for waste containment, transport, treatment + disposal ** Assuming reduction of waste produced by 1500bbls / well

  12. Current Products Before TRS Treatment After TRS Treatment Mud Pit Clean-up Demonstrations

  13. 30000 25000 20000 Cost (£) 15000 10000 5000 0 Waste Competitor SAS Chemical Company Mud Pit Cleaning Case Study / Cost Analysis • 10% ME in 65 bbl brine -> 78 bbls waste, typically 800 bbls • ME Technology cleaned to brine standard – 10X more efficient • ME cleaning fluid flocculates the solids - allowing recycling • Forms a ME system - does not form emulsion wastes or rag layers • The waste volume was reduced by over 50%

  14. NaCl CaCl2 TRS and Solvent Based Waste Management • Almost zero waste production • Easy to manage waste • Tackle problem at source

  15. Waste Drill Mud Cuttings Treatment • Remediation of Waste Drill Mud Cuttings • Results verified by Independent laboratory • 25-30 mt/hr capability • Surfactant and water recycled • Gold rated through CEFAS Charm model • Residence time of cuttings <30 secs

  16. Remediation of Waste Drilling Mud solids Drilling Mud Splitting and Solids Treatment

  17. Remediation of Crude oil contaminated Sands Crude Oil Sand and Sand Separator Cleaning

  18. MCA Weathered Heavy Crude Oilcontaminated sand treated with <10%wt MiFoS in sea water – Note O/W microemulsion formation, complete removal, recycling and recovery of surfactant free oil. Decommissioning

  19. Oil-in-water emulsion wastes Mud slop wastes Refinery oily sludge Slop Splitting Opportunities forMicroemulsions Technology

  20. Shale cuttings + 50%wt Sea Water Shale cuttings + 2%wt SAS Product Enhanced Drill Cuttings Surrification (Re-Injection)

  21. Key Advantages of Microemulsion Technology  The system is a Low Energy Process - No excess thermal power / energy requirements Low Cost of treatment plant and chemicals used - Advantageous economics (BATNEEC) Small Compact Process / Same engineering - Mobile skid required (container size) Treat Any Hazardous Waste contaminated by Any Oil Type - Robust process High Recyclability of organic and aqueous fractions - Few / NO waste products Low Emissions produced - Environmentally friendly (BEP) Synthesis and production of Biodegradable Products - Few dangerous / toxic / persistent / corrosive chemicals - Health + Safety Advantages + Reduced RISK

  22. SAS Operations and Industrial Production • Access to a global manufacturing and supply network – UK +USA Ops. • Supply chain from source to delivery is BS EN ISO 9002 registered • Products supplied in UN accredited packaging as required in:- • 25L Drums (40 per pallet) • 200L Drums (4 per pallet) • 1000L IBCs • IMCO tanks • 23MT Bulk tankers

  23. Summary Speed and Efficiency - More effective at cleaning faster • - Provides better cleaning results  No emulsion formation - Produces less waste • - Waste more easily managed  Potential to Split Microemulsion • - Organics released + recovered • - Clean waters produced • - Prevention Vs Cure  Waste Minimisation - Waste volume reduced by at least 70% - Wellbore cleanup pill (50 - 200 barrels) • - Simplify operations • - Fully integrated Chemical Solution • - Sets a new paradigm  Fully Integrated System / Process - Wide ranging applications

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