Adam Calvin

Title: Adam Calvin and Produced-Water Treatment Innovation.

Introduction

Adam Calvin is an inventor based in Spring, Texas, whose patent work addresses the treatment and potential reuse of water produced during hydrocarbon operations. His invention describes an integrated approach that combines separation, contaminant removal, and desalination technologies.

Latest Patents

Calvin is named on 1 patent, titled “Integrated Method and Apparatus for Treatment of Produced Water.” The patent describes processes for treating produced water through bulk solid-liquid separation, organic-compound removal, and desalination using osmotically assisted reverse osmosis (OARO), vacuum membrane distillation (VMD), or both.

The disclosed approach may include pretreatment steps such as pH adjustment, oxidant addition or removal, and particle removal. Further polishing can target ammonia, boron, heavy metals, and organic compounds. The treated water may then be directed to beneficial, fit-for-purpose reuse, including applications outside the oil and gas industry.

Career Highlights

Calvin is associated with Tetra Technologies, Inc. His patent focuses on integrating treatment stages to address the complex composition of produced water and support its potential reuse.

Collaborations

Deepak Musale is identified as Calvin’s coworker. The provided information does not specify whether Musale collaborated on the patent.

Conclusion

Adam Calvin’s patent presents an integrated method for treating produced water, with a focus on combining separation and desalination processes to enable potential beneficial reuse.