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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 19, 2016
Filed:
Jul. 07, 2008
Tore Skjetne, Trondheim, NO;
Roar Larsen, Ranheim, NO;
Are Lund, Trondheim, NO;
SINVENT AS, Trondheim, NO;
Abstract
A process for removal of non-polar compounds from water, wherein the non-polar compounds exist in dissolved or dispersed form, wherein the water is led through a preparation tank wherein the temperature is adjusted and wherein possible solid particles are removed. The water is then led via pipe into a reactor tank and is mixed with a hydrate forming compound, wherein simultaneously hydrate seeds are added which have been recycled for continuous use in the process; whereby the drops or molecules of the non-polar compounds are attached or associated to hydrate particles being formed in the reactor tank. The hydrate particles are separated from the water and melted. The hydrate forming compound is recycled to the reactor tank and the non-polar compounds discharged. In addition, a device for use of the process as well as hydrates for removal of non-polar compounds in water.