Abstract：A new kind of technology called mechanical vapour compression (MVC) is proposed for the feed water treatment process for boiler used in offshore heavy oil thermal recovery. The characteristics of this new technology are analyzed, such as treated water quality, energy consumption, maintenance cost and area covered, also, the new technology is compared with reverse osmosis (RO) technology. From the analysis results, compared with RO technology, the new technology can tolerate feed water of worse quality, total dissolved solid (TDS) of its treated water is less than 5 mg/L, and the area covered of new technology can reduce by more than 20% with less maintenance cost. However, the cost of MVC itself and energy consumption of this technology are high, and need to be localized. Through analysis, it is proved that MVC technology can be used in oilfield produced water recycling process for boiler used in offshore heavy oil thermal recovery. In conclusion, in the situation of offshore heavy oil thermal recovery, MVC can be used in feed water treatment process for boiler, and its application prospect is very broad.
王海燕, 王春升, 郑晓鹏, 张明, 尚超, 王国栋. 新型海上稠油热采锅炉给水处理工艺的分析及研究[J]. 海洋工程装备与技术, 2017, 4(5): 255-259.
WANG Hai-yan, WANG Chun-sheng, ZHENG Xiao-peng, ZHANG Ming, SHANG Chao, WANG Guo-dong. Analysis and Research of New Technology on Feed Water Treatment Process for Boiler Used in Offshore Heavy Oil Thermal Recovery. Ocean Engineering Equipment and Technology, 2017, 4(5): 255-259.
