Abstract: A method for treating a salt solution, the method comprising (i) introducing a liquid motive fluid into an eductor; (ii) drawing vapor from a distillation tank into the eductor, where said drawing reduces the pressure within the distillation tank; (iii) mixing the motive fluid and the vapor within the eductor to produce a liquid stream, where the vapor condenses within said eductor and thereby releases heat and at least a portion of the heat is transferred to the liquid stream; (iv) transferring at least a portion of the heat associated with the liquid stream to a salt solution; and (v) distilling the salt solution within the distillation tank.

Abstract: A continuous process forms liquid or semi-solid suspensions of water-hydratable guar particles in a non-aqueous solvent directly from hydrated guar splits. In particular, guar splits are hydrated, compressed to form wet guar flakes, and then dried. The dried guar flakes are then combined with a non-aqueous carrier fluid. Finally, the guar and carrier fluid mixture is homogenized, and, if desired, the homogenized guar and carrier fluid mixture may be shear milled to further size-reduce the average particle size of the guar particle.

Abstract: A non-aqueous suspension including boron-containing particulates, a low molecular weight polyalkylene glycol and a suspension stabilizer is provided. Methods of crosslinking water soluble polymers and of fracturing a subterranean formation are also provided.

Abstract: A non-aqueous suspension including boron-containing particulates, a low molecular weight polyalkylene glycol and a suspension stabilizer is provided. Methods of crosslinking water soluble polymers and of fracturing a subterranean formation are also provided.