Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to methods for treating porous membranes. In an embodiment, a method of treating a porous membrane is provided. The method includes flushing the membrane with a first fluid comprising a hydroxide ion and hypochlorite ion, flushing the membrane with water, flushing the membrane with a second fluid comprising an organic peroxide, organic peroxide ion, or both, and flushing the membrane with water.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 30, 2021
Date of Patent:
March 24, 2026
Assignees:
APEX WATER SOLUTION LLC, APACHE CORPORATION
Inventors:
Andrius Stanulis, Thomas J. Ainscough, Darren L. Oatley-Radcliffe, Andrew R. Barron