https://doi.org/10.15255/KUI.2016.034
Published: Kem. Ind. 65 (11-12) (2016) 587–594
Paper reference number: KUI-34/2016
Paper type: Original scientific paper
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Closed Process of Shale Oil Recovery from Circulating Washing Water by Hydrocyclones

Y. Huang, H. Wang, M. F. Bao, D. Xing, R. Zhang, D. Zhao, J. Li and X. Cui

Abstract

The conventional oil recovery system in the Fushun oil shale retorting plant has a low oil recovery rate. A large quantity of fresh water is used in the system, thereby consuming a considerable amount of water and energy, as well as polluting the environment. This study aims to develop a closed process of shale oil recovery from the circulating washing water for the Fushun oil shale retorting plant. The process would increase oil yield and result in clean production. In this process, oil/water hydrocyclone groups were applied to decrease the oil content in circulating water and to simultaneously increase oil yield. The oil sludge was removed by the solid/liquid hydrocyclone groups effectively, thereby proving the smooth operation of the devices and pipes. As a result, the oil recovery rate has increased by 5.3 %, which corresponds to 230 tonnes a month.

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Keywords

oil shale, hydrocyclone, oil recovery, water purification, sludge removal