Transforming Industries with Nanobubble Water Treatment
Many major industries produce massive amounts of polluted water every day. The eco-friendly way to handle that water is to treat it for reuse. However, the treatment methods available are often either too expensive, bad for the environment or both. Nano Gas™ nanobubble water treatment solutions are an eco-friendly and financially superior option for multiple industries.
Nanobubbles are extremely tiny, charged balls of gas that can remain suspended in a solution for extended periods. What sets our nanobubble technology apart is we produce nanobubbles at an unparalleled scale using extremely dirty water without clogging the system. We also use any gas for a variety of applications and provide a fully personalized solution rather than just a bubbler.
Keep reading to find out how we use this technology to revolutionize several different industries. Please contact us today if you’re interested in our solutions for your company.
Industries We Serve
Currently, we’re focusing on three industries where we make the most significant impact: lagoon wastewater treatment, produced water treatment and enhanced oil recovery. Here’s how we’ve worked alongside companies and communities in each of these industries to provide custom solutions to their problems.
Lagoon Wastewater Treatment with Nanobubbles
Out-of-compliance lagoons are a major threat to the health and well-being of communities around our country. These lagoons contain water full of sludge and hazardous algal blooms (HABs). The lagoons release methane and foul odors. Not only are these lagoons unpleasant to look at and smell, but they also often produce noxious fumes that are unsafe for humans and animals. Furthermore, standard solutions like dredging are often too expensive for the small communities affected.
Nano Gas™ Environmental provides a full range of services for these communities, including analysis and operation of all necessary equipment. Our oxygen nanobubbles activate bacteria that eat the sludge, eliminate algae and methane and stop odors. Because the bubbles are less buoyant than water, they stay suspended in the lagoon to enable bacteria to consume sludge clogging the bottom.
Rural communities enjoy these benefits as we transform their lagoons:
- Elimination of harmful algae blooms and methane within a week
- Increased lagoon capacity and restoration of wildlife to the area
- Costs 80-90% less than standard dredging
Produced Water Treatment with Nanobubbles
The oil industry produces over 12 billion gallons of polluted water every day. This water cannot be reused because it contains corrosive sulfides, grit or suspended solids and oil. The standard method for treating this water is to use hazardous chemicals in multimillion-dollar saltwater disposal (SWD) wells. Not only is this method expensive, but it also causes earthquakes when produced water is injected into the ground.
Nano Gas™ solutions are a much less expensive and safer alternative to SWD wells. Instead of using hazardous chemicals, nanobubbles naturally clean the water by separating it from the oil, remediating the corrosion-causing sulfides and dropping the suspended solids. Unlike other solutions, our Nano Gas™ system doesn’t clog in this polluted water since we don’t use membranes to create them. Because of this, ours is the optimal solution for this task.
This treatment has significant benefits for the oil and gas industry:
- Make the treated water available for reuse in oil production
- Conserve fresh water that would have been used in the oil production process
- Reduce corrosion and operating costs at SWD wells
Enhanced Oil Recovery with Nanobubbles
The oil industry isn’t as successful at producing oil as it could be. The problem is oil often sticks to the geology, especially in tight cracks, making the extraction process difficult. Currently, most oil companies use chemicals and fracking to get this oil. These expensive and often ineffective methods are usually hazardous to the environment.
Nanobubble technology is a safer alternative to chemicals and fracking. When injected into oil wells, the nanobubbles stick to the formation and kick the oil off it so that it flows more easily. The bubbles are 2,500 times smaller than a grain of sand, so they penetrate even the tiniest of cracks. They also create a smooth surface on the formation so that the oil flows over it with less friction when pumped.
As a result, the oil industry enjoys these amazing benefits:
- Increase oil well production without using chemicals
- Recover oil with less energy and no fracking
- Reduce the cost of oil production by increasing productivity
Future Applications
The industries listed above are only the beginning. Our nanobubble water treatment solutions have other potential applications in several industries, including:
- Mining
- Pulp and paper
- Sewage treatment
- Agriculture
- Aquaculture
- Healthcare
- And more!
We’re continually doing research and development to see how our nanobubble technology can help in new fields. Please subscribe to our email newsletter to keep up with our latest developments. In the meantime, visit our videos page to learn more and watch our nanobubble technology at work.
Industry Case Studies
Our innovative solutions have already helped several customers around the country and beyond. Here are a few examples of the difference we’re making so far.
Lagoon Wastewater Treatment in Texas
A 300-family Texas town faced a massive $1 million bill to dredge its shallow lagoon. Nano Gas™ Environmental quickly solved the problem for a small fraction of the cost.
The results by the numbers:
- Algae overgrowth returned to normal levels within two weeks.
- The lagoon stopped emitting methane within two days.
- Microbes ate 95% of the organic sludge, which was like adding a full additional lagoon to the three-lagoon system.
- The lagoon’s capacity increased by 36%.
- Native wildlife returned to the region.
- The total cost was a fraction of the quote for dredging.
Enhanced Oil Recovery in Kansas
A Kansas oil company was dissatisfied with the production rate of its oil wells. Nano Gas™ Environmental used its Nitro Nano™ water to significantly increase the amount of oil produced.
The results by the numbers:
- The production rate increased by 540%.
- Nitro Nano™ water worked at a well depth of 4,715 feet.
- The extracted oil was 36 API gravity.
- We achieved these results within the first 90 days.
- The value of the well increased as more reserves were available.
Frequently Asked Questions
What partnerships and collaborations has Nano Gas™ Environmental participated in?
We’ve partnered with several companies to bring our technology to the public. Companies we’ve collaborated with in the past and present include WellKnows, PCT Corp, Maverick Energy Services, Easy Energy and Clean Infusion. Please contact us if your company is interested in partnering with Nano Gas™ Environmental.
What makes Nano Gas™ Environmental’s solution better than traditional water treatment methods?
Our nanobubble water treatment technology is more efficient, cost-effective and eco-friendly than traditional methods. It also doesn’t rely on hazardous chemicals or expensive equipment, making it a superior choice for many industries.
What is the environmental impact of Nano Gas™ Environmental’s technology?
Our technology helps reduce environmental pollution by treating polluted water more efficiently and safely. It eliminates the need for hazardous chemicals and expensive disposal methods, reducing carbon footprint and contributing to a more sustainable future.
What types of pollutants can nanobubbles remove from lagoon water?
Our nanobubbles can help remove several types of pollutants from lagoon water, including algae, methane, sludge and foul odors. They do this by activating bacteria that consume the sludge, which in turn helps to eliminate algae and methane.
How does nanobubble technology increase lagoon capacity?
By effectively removing sludge and pollutants, nanobubble technology increases the usable volume of the lagoon. Additionally, the process can restore the lagoon’s capacity for supporting wildlife, contributing to an overall increase in the utility and health of the lagoon.
What types of pollutants can nanobubbles remove from produced water?
Nano Gas™ nanobubbles can effectively remove a wide variety of pollutants from produced water, including corrosive sulfides, suspended solids and oil.
Can the treated produced water be reused in the oil production process?
Yes! One benefit of using Nano Gas™ nanobubbles to treat produced water is that they make the water clean enough to be reused in the oil production process. This helps oil companies save money and conserve freshwater.
How cost-effective is nanobubble technology in treating produced water compared to other methods like SWD wells?
Our nanobubble water treatment technology is significantly more cost-effective in treating produced water. While SWD wells are multimillion-dollar operations, nanobubbles naturally clean the water for less without the environmental hazards.
Does the use of nanobubbles for EOR require any specific types of gases?
The type of gas used in our nanobubbles depends on the specific requirements of the application. Nano Gas™ Environmental has the capability to generate nanobubbles with any type of gas as needed for effective treatment. Most often, our nitrogen nanobubbles, which we call Nitro Nano™ water, are the most effective for EOR.
Can nanobubbles be used in oil wells with tight or narrow geology?
Yes! The smaller-than-microscopic size of our nanobubbles allows them to penetrate even the tiniest of cracks and crevices in the rocks. Because of this, they are especially effective for EOR in tight or narrow geological formations.
What is the impact of nanobubbles on the lifespan of an oil well?
We expect our Nitro Nano™ solution for EOR to extend the lifespan of an oil well. There are hundreds of thousands of abandoned oil wells in this country. Using our technology, we have the potential to make many of those abandoned wells productive again.
Help Us Continue to Transform Industries
We’re thrilled with the impact we’ve been able to make on these industries so far, but this is just the beginning. With your support, we will continue to provide affordable and sustainable solutions for more companies and communities.
Are you interested in our services or partnering with us? Please call (832) 903-5961 or click the button below to discuss how we can help you.