US3783943A
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Secondary recovery process utilizing brine electrolyzed to remove hydrogen sulfide
Assignee: Texaco Inc
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Filing: 1972-01-07
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Granted: 1974-01-08
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Expires: 1992-01-07
Abstract
Abstract A process for the recovery of liquid hydrocarbons in which brine is injected into the formation via an injection well and a mixture of liquid hydrocarbons together with brine contaminated with hydrogen sulfide is recovered through a production well. After separation of the liquid hydrocarbons, the brine is subjected to electrolysis to form sodium hypochlorite which reacts with the hydrogen sulfide to yield brine having a substantially reduced hydrogen sulfide content suitable for reinjection into the formation.
Inventors
- 👤 V Schievelbein
- 👤 L Shankle
- 👤 H Wade
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 14:49
CPC Classifications
C; C02; C02F; C02F1/00; C02F1/46; C02F1/461; C02F1/467; C02F1/4672; C02F1/4674; C01; C01D; C01D3/00; C01D3/14; E; E21; E21B; E21B43/00; E21B43/34; E21B43/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
28 words
The process of claim 1 wherein the concentration of the hydrogen sulfide-containing brine being electrolyzed in step (e) is from about 2 to about 500 parts per million.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-01-07 | 1977-07-09 | 1978-01-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-07 | 1981-07-09 | 1982-01-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-07 | 1985-07-09 | 1986-01-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |