Suncor Energy Inc.

William Matthew Martin

Adrian Revington

Marvin Weiss

Jamie Eastwood

Dwayne Edwards

Kenneth John Willis

Marvin Harvey Weiss

Adrian Peter Revington

Wayne Stewart Stoyles

Dwayne Reginald Edwards

A method and device for in-line injecting of flocculated agent into a fluid flow of mature fine tailings (MFT). The method includes the steps of: a) providing a fluid flow of mature fine tailings to be treated along a given channel fluidly connected to the pipeline; b) providing a source of flocculating agent; and c) introducing flocculating agent inside the fluid flow of mature fine tailings via a plurality of injection outlets for injecting the flocculating agent into the fluid flow in a dispersed manner so as to increase an exposed surface area of the injected flocculating agent and thus increase a corresponding reaction with the mature fine tailings, for an improved flocculation of said mature fine tailings, and/or other desired end results. Also disclosed is a kit with corresponding components for assembling the in-line injection device to be connected in-line with the pipeline carrying the mature fine tailings to be treated.

Method and device for in-line injection of flocculent agent into a fluid flow of mature fine tailings

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Fort McMurray, Canada

William Matthew Martin