Patents by Inventor Jamie Eastwood
Jamie Eastwood has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Publication number: 20210170348Abstract: A method and device for in-line injecting of flocculent agent into a fluid flow of mature fine tailings (MFT). The method includes the steps of: a) providing a fluid flow of mature fine tailings to be treated along a given channel fluidly connected to the pipeline; b) providing a source of flocculating agent; and c) introducing flocculating agent inside the fluid flow of mature fine tailings via a plurality of injection outlets for injecting the flocculating agent into the fluid flow in a dispersed manner so as to increase an exposed surface area of the injected flocculating agent and thus increase a corresponding reaction with the mature fine tailings, for an improved flocculation of said mature fine tailings, and/or other desired end results. Also disclosed is a kit with corresponding components for assembling the in-line injection device to be connected in-line with the pipeline carrying the mature fine tailings to be treated.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 18, 2021Publication date: June 10, 2021Inventors: Adrian Peter Revington, William Matthew Martin, Jamie Eastwood, Marvin Harvey Weiss
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Patent number: 10967340Abstract: A method and device for in-line injecting of flocculated agent into a fluid flow of mature fine tailings (MFT). The method includes the steps of: a) providing a fluid flow of mature fine tailings to be treated along a given channel fluidly connected to the pipeline; b) providing a source of flocculating agent; and c) introducing flocculating agent inside the fluid flow of mature fine tailings via a plurality of injection outlets for injecting the flocculating agent into the fluid flow in a dispersed manner so as to increase an exposed surface area of the injected flocculating agent and thus increase a corresponding reaction with the mature fine tailings, for an improved flocculation of said mature fine tailings, and/or other desired end results. Also disclosed is a kit with corresponding components for assembling the in-line injection device to be connected in-line with the pipeline carrying the mature fine tailings to be treated.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2020Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: Suncor Energy Inc.Inventors: Adrian Peter Revington, William Matthew Martin, Jamie Eastwood, Marvin Harvey Weiss
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Publication number: 20200171447Abstract: A method and device for in-line injecting of flocculated agent into a fluid flow of mature fine tailings (MAT). The method includes the steps of: a) providing a fluid flow of mature fine tailings to be treated along a given channel fluidly connected to the pipeline; b) providing a source of flocculating agent; and c) introducing flocculating agent inside the fluid flow of mature fine tailings via a plurality of injection outlets for injecting the flocculating agent into the fluid flow in a dispersed manner so as to increase an exposed surface area of the injected flocculating agent and thus increase a corresponding reaction with the mature fine tailings, for an improved flocculation of said mature fine tailings, and/or other desired end results. Also disclosed is a kit with corresponding components for assembling the in-line injection device to be connected in-line with the pipeline carrying the mature fine tailings to be treated.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2020Publication date: June 4, 2020Inventors: Adrian Peter Revington, William Matthew Martin, Jamie Eastwood, Marvin Harvey Weiss
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Publication number: 20200157432Abstract: A process for dewatering oil sand fine tailings is provided and comprises a dispersion and floc build-up stage comprising in-line addition of a flocculent solution comprising an effective amount of flocculation reagent into a flow of the oil sand fine tailings; a gel stage wherein flocculated oil sand fine tailings is transported in-line and subjected to shear conditioning; a floc breakdown and water release stage wherein the flocculated oil sand fine tailings releases water and decreases in yield shear stress, while avoiding an oversheared zone; depositing the flocculated oil sand fine tailings onto a deposition area to form a deposit and to enable the release water to flow away from the deposit, preferably done in a pipeline reactor and managing shear according to yield stress and CST information and achieves enhanced dewatering.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2020Publication date: May 21, 2020Inventors: Adrian Peter Revington, Oladipo Omotoso, Patrick Sean Wells, Thomas Charles Hann, Marvin Harvey Weiss, Trevor Bugg, Jamie Eastwood, Stephen Joseph Young, Hugues Robert O'Neill, Ana Cristina Sanchez
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Patent number: 10590347Abstract: A process for dewatering oil sand fine tailings is provided and comprises a dispersion and floc build-up stage comprising in-line addition of a flocculent solution comprising an effective amount of flocculation reagent into a flow of the oil sand fine tailings; a gel stage wherein flocculated oil sand fine tailings is transported in-line and subjected to shear conditioning; a floc breakdown and water release stage wherein the flocculated oil sand fine tailings releases water and decreases in yield shear stress, while avoiding an oversheared zone; depositing the flocculated oil sand fine tailings onto a deposition area to form a deposit and to enable the release water to flow away from the deposit, preferably done in a pipeline reactor and managing shear according to yield stress and CST information and achieves enhanced dewatering.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2017Date of Patent: March 17, 2020Assignee: Suncor Energy Inc.Inventors: Adrian Peter Revington, Oladipo Omotoso, Patrick Sean Wells, Thomas Charles Hann, Marvin Harvey Weiss, Trevor Bugg, Jamie Eastwood, Stephen Joseph Young, Hugues Robert O'Neill, Ana Cristina Sanchez
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Publication number: 20180079966Abstract: A process for dewatering oil sand fine tailings is provided and comprises a dispersion and floc build-up stage comprising in-line addition of a flocculent solution comprising an effective amount of flocculation reagent into a flow of the oil sand fine tailings; a gel stage wherein flocculated oil sand fine tailings is transported in-line and subjected to shear conditioning; a floc breakdown and water release stage wherein the flocculated oil sand fine tailings releases water and decreases in yield shear stress, while avoiding an oversheared zone; depositing the flocculated oil sand fine tailings onto a deposition area to form a deposit and to enable the release water to flow away from the deposit, preferably done in a pipeline reactor and managing shear according to yield stress and CST information and achieves enhanced dewatering.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2017Publication date: March 22, 2018Inventors: Adrian Peter Revington, Oladipo Omotoso, Patrick Sean Wells, Thomas Charles Hann, Marvin Harvey Weiss, Trevor Bugg, Jamie Eastwood, Stephen Joseph Young, Hugues Robert O'Neill, Ana Cristina Sanchez
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Patent number: 9909070Abstract: A process for dewatering oil sand fine tailings is provided and comprises a dispersion and floc build-up stage comprising in-line addition of a flocculent solution comprising an effective amount of flocculation reagent into a flow of the oil sand fine tailings; a gel stage wherein flocculated oil sand fine tailings is transported in-line and subjected to shear conditioning; a floc breakdown and water release stage wherein the flocculated oil sand fine tailings releases water and decreases in yield shear stress, while avoiding an oversheared zone; depositing the flocculated oil sand fine tailings onto a deposition area to form a deposit and to enable the release water to flow away from the deposit, preferably done in a pipeline reactor and managing shear according to yield stress and CST information and achieves enhanced dewatering.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2010Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: SUNCOR ENERGY INC.Inventors: Adrian Peter Revington, Oladipo Omotoso, Patrick Sean Wells, Thomas Charles Hann, Marvin Harvey Weiss, Trevor Bugg, Jamie Eastwood, Stephen Joseph Young, Hugues Robert O'Neill, Ana Cristina Sanchez
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Publication number: 20150203385Abstract: Techniques for injecting gas, such as compressed air, into thick fine tailings can promote water release or flocculant dosage reduction and thereby ameliorate dewatering operations of the thick fine tailings. Gas injection may be done before, during or after addition of a polymer flocculant into the thick fine tailings. Gas injection may be done in an amount, pressure or with gas bubbles so as to reduce the flocculant dosage requirements or increase the water release from released thick fine tailings.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2013Publication date: July 23, 2015Inventors: Adrian Revington, Ana Sanchez, Trevor Bugg, Jamie Eastwood
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Patent number: 9068776Abstract: Methods for drying oil sand fine tailings treated to comprise flocculated fine tailings, by deposition and farming techniques, are provided. A deposition cell is provided with a sloped bottom surface and the flocculated fine tailings are deposited to undergo channelless advancement in the cell while allowing drainage of release water. When the deposit is uneven, the deposit may be plowed while wet for spreading and ensuring water release conditioning is imparted thereto, while avoiding over-shearing, and maintaining sufficient shear strength to allow standing. Once a dried upper crust forms, the deposit may be harrowed to break up the crust, expose wet regions there-beneath and create furrows in the standing deposit. The methods improve the dewatering and drying of mature fine tailings in oil sands.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2009Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: SUNCOR ENERGY INC.Inventors: Trevor Bugg, Jamie Eastwood, Adrian Peter Revington, Marvin Harvey Weiss, Patrick Sean Wells, Thomas Charles Hann, Stephen Joseph Young, Hugues Robert O'Neill
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Publication number: 20130233805Abstract: A method and device for in-line injecting of flocculent agent into a fluid flow of mature fine tailings (MFT). The method includes the steps of: a) providing a fluid flow of mature fine tailings to be treated along a given channel fluidly connected to the pipeline; b) providing a source of flocculating agent; and c) introducing flocculating agent inside the fluid flow of mature fine tailings via a plurality of injection outlets for injecting the flocculating agent into the fluid flow in a dispersed manner so as to increase an exposed surface area of the injected flocculating agent and thus increase a corresponding reaction with the mature fine tailings, for an improved flocculation of said mature fine tailings, and/or other desired end results. Also disclosed is a kit with corresponding components for assembling the in-line injection device to be connected in-line with the pipeline carrying the mature fine tailings to be treated.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2011Publication date: September 12, 2013Applicant: SUNCOR ENERGY INC.Inventors: Adrian Peter Revington, William Matthew Martin, Jamie Eastwood, Marvin Harvey Weiss
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Publication number: 20130081298Abstract: Methods for drying oil sand fine tailings treated to comprise flocculated fine tailings, by deposition and farming techniques, are provided. A deposition cell is provided with a sloped bottom surface and the flocculated fine tailings are deposited to undergo channelless advancement in the cell while allowing drainage of release water. When the deposit is uneven, the deposit may be plowed while wet for spreading and ensuring water release conditioning is imparted thereto, while avoiding over-shearing, and maintaining sufficient shear strength to allow standing. Once a dried upper crust forms, the deposit may be harrowed to break up the crust, expose wet regions there-beneath and create furrows in the standing deposit. The methods improve the dewatering and drying of mature fine tailings in oil sands.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2009Publication date: April 4, 2013Applicant: SUNCOR ENERGY INC.Inventors: Trevor Bugg, Jamie Eastwood, Adrian Peter Revington, Marvin Harvey Weiss, Patrick Sean Wells, Thomas Charles Hann, Stephen Joseph Young, Hugues Robert O'Neill
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Publication number: 20120175315Abstract: A process for dewatering oil sand fine tailings is provided and comprises a dispersion and floc build-up stage comprising in-line addition of a flocculent solution comprising an effective amount of flocculation reagent into a flow of the oil sand fine tailings; a gel stage wherein flocculated oil sand fine tailings is transported in-line and subjected to shear conditioning; a floc breakdown and water release stage wherein the flocculated oil sand fine tailings releases water and decreases in yield shear stress, while avoiding an oversheared zone; depositing the flocculated oil sand fine tailings onto a deposition area to form a deposit and to enable the release water to flow away from the deposit, preferably done in a pipeline reactor and managing shear according to yield stress and CST information and achieves enhanced dewatering.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2010Publication date: July 12, 2012Applicant: SUNCOR ENERGY INC.Inventors: Adrian Peter Revington, Oladipo Omotoso, Patrick Sean Wells, Thomas Charles Hann, Marvin Harvey Weiss, Trevor Bugg, Jamie Eastwood, Stephen Joseph Young, Hugues Robert O'Neill, Ana Cristina Sanchez