Reservoirs

Background: Large-scale sequestration of carbon dioxide in underground geological reservoirs is being actively explored as a means to sustain fossil energy use and minimize climate risks. Assuring the integrity of the huge carbon dioxide plume sequestered in such underground reservoirs is central to the viability and acceptability of this approach. It is known that carbon dioxide can leak from underground storage reservoirs. The U.S. Department of energy has set a limit on carbon dioxide leak rates of 0.01 percent per year to the atmosphere.

Technology Overview: A multiple channel piezoelectric sensor system is provided for online monitoring of water quality parameters. The system consists of an array of piezoelectric sensors with different types of receptor coatings for multiple water quality parameters covering inorganic organic and biological species. Water quality parameters are analyzed by calculation with physical property changes of the sensors. Warning alarms and process control commands will be displayed on local or remote monitor and be sent to prescribed recipients when certain water quality thresholds are reached.

This invention is a system and method of providing water management and utilization during the process of dewatering and retorting of oil shale. More specifically the process described relates to co-producing potable and non-potable water for various uses during the extraction of petroleum from shale oil deposits. Generally the process allows the production of multiple streams of waters or varying salinity and pressures at least one of which is of high enough pressure for reinsertion into geological formations or reservoirs and another which may supply a potable water source.

Problem: Reservoirs to store recovered CO2 cannot tolerate specific contaminants above threshold concentrations. Technology: This invention proposes a CO2 purification process consists of three major sections: 1. The NOx and SOx removal unit 2. The non-condensable gas removal unit 3. The CO2 pressurization unit. Each of these systems is designed and described in detail.

University researchers at the Scripps Institute of Oceanography have invented a new sensor for detecting the presence and measuring the characteristics of hydrocarbon reservoirs. This invention features a design that is more compact and robust than previous designs currently on the market. The invention also allows for specific monitoring of the changes to reservoir and not surrounding geology. Applications: Environmental sensors

A carburetor is used to generate the air/fuel mixture in engines by drawing air through a venturi during the intake stroke of an engine. The influx of air lowers the pressure drawing fuel from a small reservoir through a small tube and into the venturi where fuel mixes with air. The air/fuel mixture flows into the intake manifold and eventually into the engine’s cylinder. Due to the compressibility of the air the flow of fuel through the small tube is not linearly proportional to the flow of air flowing through the venturi.

The invention is directed to a system for supplying an internal combustion engine with fuel which includes the following functional components: a tank; a fuel pump; a metering device for metering fuel to the intake air; a feed line for conducting fuel from the fuel pump to the metering device; a reservoir which is so configured and mounted that fuel can be pumped therefrom to the metering device and which is not filled when tanking the tank and which can be again filled from the tank; and a control unit for driving the fuel pump and the metering device.

Admir Technologies offers a range of geosynthetic products for geotechnical solutions in a broad variety of civil engineering applications. Admir Technologies has 20 years experience in successfully adapting geosynthetic products to engineering projects such as constructing roads embankments and retaining walls lining reservoirs and waste landfills stabilizing slopes and designing drainage solutions. Following are some of the technologies and products offered by Admir Technologies.

Mekorot implements state-of the-art technological solutions and cutting-edge processes that succeeded in maximizing the utilization of Israel’s water resources. The systems include a national network of fully-automated control centres. These centres ensure the continuous functioning of Mekorot’s 3000 water installations including wells pumping stations treatment facilities reservoirs and pipelines. Advanced communications devices provide online real-time information about water quality and water supply while allowing remote control of vital systems.

The company is involved in establishment and maintenance of water reservoirs drilled water wells water from springs and water systems (pipelines and pumping stations) control systems operating from a distance/remotely controlled systems. Various projects executed by the company are as follows: 1. Establishing 14 flood and stream reservoirs 2. 4 deep wells 3. Maintaining approximately 8000 hectares cultivated area (for various agricultural growers/farmers) 4. Supplying 35 mcm annually 5. Establishing wastewater system and supplying sewage system services