Produced Water Treatment

We begin by aligning the treatment approach with the end goal—reuse, reinjection, or disposal—while accounting for variability in produced water chemistry, flow conditions, and operating constraints.

Vortex systems are designed to complement existing infrastructure, integrating primary and secondary separation processes to improve overall performance without requiring full system replacement. Produced water is routed through Controlled Hydrodynamic Cavitation (CHC), where high-energy cavitation events disrupt emulsified hydrocarbons, reduce biological activity, control scale, manage TDS, break down complex contaminants, and improve overall treatability using a physical, non-chemical mechanism.

Depending on the application, the treatment train can include additional steps to address specific challenges such as metals removal (barium, iron), solids formation and separation, and chemical conversion where needed. Modules are tuned to the water chemistry and desired performance outcome. Filtration and polishing can be applied to downstream stages only where necessary. Degassing supports the release of dissolved gases such as hydrogen sulfide, methane, and ammonia, while also creating conditions that support oxidation and contaminant breakdown.

Systems are configured in modular units to support a wide range of flow rates—from pilot-scale testing to full-field deployment—while maintaining consistent performance.