Neil W Richardson

US Patent:

8425668, Apr 23, 2013

Filed:

Dec 10, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/965621

Inventors:

Janos I. Lakatos - Mendon UT, US
Edward Clay Slade - North Logan UT, US
Clayton R. Carter - North Logan UT, US
Christopher Allen Jahn - Mission Viejo CA, US
Neil William Richardson - Salt Lake City UT, US

Assignee:

Total Water Management, LLC - Salt Lake City UT

International Classification:

B01D 45/00

US Classification:

95267, 95241, 95243, 95253, 95260, 95266, 210639, 210703, 210800, 210513, 210540

Abstract:

A fluid evaporation system includes a housing bounding an airflow path. A misting system is positioned within the airflow path for spraying a wastewater into the airflow path. Water in the misted wastewater is evaporated, thereby concentrating minerals in the wastewater. A pretreatment system is positioned upstream from the fluid evaporator. The pretreatment system includes a gas induced separator. Separation of hydrocarbons and water are enhanced using a polymer and/or by lowering the pH of the wastewater.

US Patent:

20120205231, Aug 16, 2012

Filed:

Feb 13, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/372276

Inventors:

J. Clair Batty - North Logan UT, US
Neil W. Richardson - Salt Lake City UT, US
David A. Bell - Farmington UT, US
Christopher M. Miller - Pleasant Grove UT, US

International Classification:

B01D 1/28
F28F 7/00
B01D 3/42

US Classification:

202176, 202163, 165185

Abstract:

An accelerated vapor recompression apparatus converts incoming flow to a concentrate by developing a concentration profile within a tank holding a liquid containing dissolved solids. The resulting curve of saturation temperature of the stratified liquid (such as a brine or other material ) moves away from the curve corresponding to fully mixed conditions. The shift in saturation temperature results in increased boiling without increased energy from a heater or compressor . A method of control of the system provides interventions at different levels of control, ranging from mass flows to work of a compressor , heat from a heater , and a predictive processing of feedback for controlling commands algorithmically.

US Patent:

20120205232, Aug 16, 2012

Filed:

Feb 13, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/372182

Inventors:

J. Clair Batty - North Logan UT, US
Neil W. Richardson - Salt Lake City UT, US
David A. Bell - Farmington UT, US
Christopher M. Miller - Pleasant Grove UT, US

International Classification:

B01D 1/28
B01D 3/42

US Classification:

203 2, 203 3

Abstract:

An accelerated vapor recompression apparatus converts incoming flow to a concentrate by developing a concentration profile within a tank holding a liquid containing dissolved solids. The resulting curve of saturation temperature of the stratified liquid (such as a brine or other material ) moves away from the curve corresponding to fully mixed conditions. The shift in saturation temperature results in increased boiling without increased energy from a heater or compressor A method of control of the system provides interventions at different levels of control, ranging from mass flows to work of a compressor heat from a heater and a predictive processing of feedback for controlling commands algorithmically.

US Patent:

20120205235, Aug 16, 2012

Filed:

Feb 13, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/372232

Inventors:

J. Clair Batty - North Logan UT, US
Neil W. Richardson - Salt Lake City UT, US
David A. Bell - Farmington UT, US
Christopher M. Miller - Pleasant Grove UT, US

International Classification:

B01D 1/28
C02F 1/04
B01D 3/42

US Classification:

203 10, 203 26

Abstract:

An accelerated vapor recompression apparatus converts incoming flow to a concentrate by developing a concentration profile within a tank holding a liquid containing dissolved solids. The resulting curve of saturation temperature of the stratified liquid (such as a brine or other material ) moves away from the curve corresponding to fully mixed conditions. The shift in saturation temperature results in increased boiling without increased energy from a heater or compressor . A method of control of the system provides interventions at different levels of control, ranging from mass flows to work of a compressor , heat from a heater , and a predictive processing of feedback for controlling commands algorithmically.

US Patent:

20120209540, Aug 16, 2012

Filed:

Feb 15, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/028172

Inventors:

Neil Richardson - Salt Lake City UT, US
William Richardson - Salt Lake City UT, US
Michael Saltsman - Salt Lake City UT, US
Anthony Brownlow - Salt Lake City UT, US

International Classification:

G06F 19/00

US Classification:

702 45

Abstract:

A system and method for monitoring and managing wellhead production and costs associated therewith. Electronic equipment is placed at the well head to monitor the volume of product lifted from at a wellhead. The equipment monitors both the volume and the percentage of products lifted and stored at the well head. The status of the separation and the volume can be monitored in real time or on a delayed time basis. The data is displayed on a map and used to identify efficient routes for gathering the lifted product at an appropriate time. The data may be displayed in a user interface which displays desired data in connection with each well head in a represented geographic region.

US Patent:

20130186741, Jul 25, 2013

Filed:

Jan 31, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/756346

Inventors:

Neil W. Richardson - Salt Lake City UT, US
David A. Bell - Farmington UT, US
Christopher M. Miller - Pleasant Grove UT, US

Assignee:

PURESTREAM SERVICES, LLC - Salt Lake City UT

International Classification:

B01D 3/00

US Classification:

203 24, 202179

Abstract:

An accelerated vapor recompression apparatus converts incoming flow to a concentrate by developing a concentration profile within a tank holding a liquid containing dissolved solids. The resulting curve of saturation temperature of the stratified liquid (such as a brine or other material ) moves away from the curve corresponding to fully mixed conditions. The shift in saturation temperature results in increased boiling without increased energy from a heater or compressor . A method of control of the system provides interventions at different levels of control, ranging from mass flows to work of a compressor , heat from a heater , and a predictive processing of feedback for controlling commands algorithmically.

US Patent:

20170136384, May 18, 2017

Filed:

Nov 21, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/357247

Inventors:

- Salt Lake City UT, US
Neil W. Richardson - Salt Lake City UT, US
David A. Bell - Farmington UT, US
Christopher M. Miller - Pleasant Grove UT, US

International Classification:

B01D 1/28
B01D 1/00

Abstract:

An accelerated vapor recompression apparatus converts incoming flow to a concentrate by developing a concentration profile within a tank holding a liquid containing dissolved solids. The resulting curve of saturation temperature of the stratified liquid (such as a brine or other material ) moves away from the curve corresponding to fully mixed conditions. The shift in saturation temperature results in increased boiling without increased energy from a heater or compressor A method of control of the system provides interventions at different levels of control, ranging from mass flows to work of a compressor heat from a heater and a predictive processing of feedback for controlling commands algorithmically.

US Patent:

20160082362, Mar 24, 2016

Filed:

Dec 7, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/960545

Inventors:

- Salt Lake City UT, US
Neil W. Richardson - Salt Lake City UT, US
David A. Bell - Farmington UT, US
Christopher M. Miller - Pleasant Grove UT, US

International Classification:

B01D 1/28

Abstract:

An accelerated vapor recompression apparatus converts incoming flow to a concentrate by developing a concentration profile within a tank holding a liquid containing dissolved solids. The resulting curve of saturation temperature of the stratified liquid (such as a brine or other material ) moves away from the curve corresponding to fully mixed conditions. The shift in saturation temperature results in increased boiling without increased energy from a heater or compressor . A method of control of the system provides interventions at different levels of control, ranging from mass flows to work of a compressor , heat from a heater , and a predictive processing of feedback for controlling commands algorithmically.