Patents by Inventor Mohamed Ahmed A. Soliman
Mohamed Ahmed A. Soliman 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: 20220315843Abstract: Systems and methods for crude oil desalting technology are provided. More specifically, systems and methods for the usage of waste heat from compression to treat high salinity water are provided. The systems and methods generate recycled water streams for desalter treatment. The systems and methods can treat high salinity waters from desalters and dehydrators. The high salinity streams are introduced to the compressed gas streams, where the waste heat causes the water portion of the water streams to evaporate, resulting in a fully or near-saturated gas stream and a concentrated waste water stream. The saturated gas streams are cooled and condensed, and low TDS water is separated from the gas stream in knockout drums. The low TDS water can be reintroduced to the desalting system as wash water, generating a circular water reuse.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2021Publication date: October 6, 2022Applicant: Saudi Arabian Oil CompanyInventor: Mohamed Ahmed Soliman
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Publication number: 20220306495Abstract: A method to reduce the generation of waste water comprising the steps of withdrawing a formation water stream from production equipment; introducing the formation water stream to a forward osmosis unit, where the forward osmosis unit comprises a semipermeable membrane, where the formation water stream is introduced to a draw side of the semipermeable membrane; withdrawing a surface water feed from a waste water collection pit, the surface water feed comprises water and contaminants; introducing the surface water feed to the forward osmosis unit, where the surface water feed is introduced to a feed side of the semipermeable membrane; separating the water in the surface water feed through the semipermeable membrane, where the water travels from the feed side to the draw side due to osmotic pressure; withdrawing a diluted stream from the draw side of the semipermeable membrane; and introducing the diluted stream to a water-oil separation plant.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2021Publication date: September 29, 2022Applicant: Saudi Arabian Oil CompanyInventor: Mohamed Ahmed Soliman
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Publication number: 20220234009Abstract: A flow of a chemical is mixed with a flow of a primary fluid to form a combined fluid, and during mixing a velocity of the combined fluid is maintained at a threshold value so that a resulting mixture of the chemical and primary fluid has a designated homogeneity. The primary fluid is directed to an end of a passage with a venturi like contour that is inside of a mixer, and the chemical is directed to a side passage that extends laterally in the mixer that intersects the passage. A spring loaded valve in the passage maintains the combined flow velocity at the threshold value.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2021Publication date: July 28, 2022Applicant: Saudi Arabian Oil CompanyInventors: Mohamed Ahmed Soliman, Samer Osamah Abduljabbar, Samusideen Adewale Salu
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Publication number: 20220212964Abstract: An aqueous feed stream having a first total dissolved solids (TDS) level is flowed to a forward osmosis separator. The aqueous feed stream includes seawater. An aqueous draw stream having a second TDS level is flowed to the forward osmosis separator. The second TDS level is greater than the first TDS level. A disposal stream and an injection fluid stream is produced by the forward osmosis separator by allowing water to pass from the aqueous feed stream to the aqueous draw stream through a membrane of the forward osmosis separator based on a difference between the first TDS level and the seconds TDS level. The injection fluid stream is flowed from the osmosis separator to a subterranean formation.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2021Publication date: July 7, 2022Inventor: Mohamed Ahmed Soliman
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Patent number: 11376524Abstract: A system includes a device disposed within a storage tank. The device includes a cyclonic separator and an electrostatic coalescer. The cyclonic separator is configured to receive and separate phases of a multi-phase fluid stream. The cyclonic separator is configured to induce cyclonic flow of the multi-phase fluid stream to separate the multi-phase fluid stream into a gas stream and a liquid stream. The liquid stream includes a first liquid phase and a second liquid phase. The cyclonic separator is configured to discharge at least a portion of the gas stream and at least a portion of the liquid stream. The electrostatic coalescer is downstream of and fluidically connected to the second outlet of the cyclonic separator. The electrostatic coalescer is configured to demulsify the liquid stream by causing coalescence of liquid droplets of one of the first or second liquid phases.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2020Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil CompanyInventors: Mohamed Ahmed Soliman, Nisar Ahmad Ansari
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Patent number: 11331636Abstract: A fluid mixing device includes a plurality of nozzles, each having a converging chamber, at least one chemical injection port, a diverging chamber, a nozzle throat, and an adjustable self-opening valve. The fluid mixing device provides for improvements in mixing fluids.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2020Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil CompanyInventors: Mohamed Ahmed Soliman, Samer Osamah Abduljabbar, Samusideen Adewale Salu
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Publication number: 20220032242Abstract: This application relates to a fluid mixing device including a nozzle having a converging chamber, a chemical injection port, a diverging chamber, a nozzle throat, and an adjustable self-opening valve.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2020Publication date: February 3, 2022Inventors: Mohamed Ahmed Soliman, Samer Osamah Abduljabbar, Samusideen Adewale Salu
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Publication number: 20210405669Abstract: Embodiments provide a surge suppression device, a surge suppression system, and methods for operating the same. The surge suppression device includes a valve body and a plug. The plug is rotatably positioned in a hollow space of the valve body. The plug includes two surge suppression openings defining a fluid flow directed to surge suppression. Each of the two surge suppression openings includes a circular plate having a plurality of orifices. The plurality of orifices allows reduction of surge pressure when the water passes the first fluid flow path. The circular plate has a concave or convex geometry.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2020Publication date: December 30, 2021Applicant: SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANYInventors: Mohamed Ahmed SOLIMAN, Samusideen Adewale SALU, Ali Homoud Hassan ALSHEHRI
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Patent number: 11209842Abstract: Embodiments provide a surge suppression device, a surge suppression system, and methods for operating the same. The surge suppression device includes a valve body and a plug. The plug is rotatably positioned in a hollow space of the valve body. The plug includes two surge suppression openings defining a fluid flow directed to surge suppression. Each of the two surge suppression openings includes a circular plate having a plurality of orifices. The plurality of orifices allows reduction of surge pressure when the water passes the first fluid flow path. The circular plate has a concave or convex geometry.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2020Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Inventors: Mohamed Ahmed Soliman, Samusideen Adewale Salu, Ali Homoud Hassan Alshehri
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Patent number: 11161059Abstract: A system includes a device disposed within a storage tank. The device includes a cyclonic separator and an electrostatic coalescer. The cyclonic separator is configured to receive and separate phases of a multi-phase fluid stream. The cyclonic separator is configured to induce cyclonic flow of the multi-phase fluid stream to separate the multi-phase fluid stream into a gas stream and a liquid stream. The liquid stream includes a first liquid phase and a second liquid phase. The cyclonic separator is configured to discharge at least a portion of the gas stream and at least a portion of the liquid stream. The electrostatic coalescer is downstream of and fluidically connected to the second outlet of the cyclonic separator. The electrostatic coalescer is configured to demulsify the liquid stream by causing coalescence of liquid droplets of one of the first or second liquid phases.Type: GrantFiled: June 24, 2019Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil CompanyInventors: Mohamed Ahmed Soliman, Nisar Ahmad Ansari
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Publication number: 20200398191Abstract: A system includes a device disposed within a storage tank. The device includes a cyclonic separator and an electrostatic coalescer. The cyclonic separator is configured to receive and separate phases of a multi-phase fluid stream. The cyclonic separator is configured to induce cyclonic flow of the multi-phase fluid stream to separate the multi-phase fluid stream into a gas stream and a liquid stream. The liquid stream includes a first liquid phase and a second liquid phase. The cyclonic separator is configured to discharge at least a portion of the gas stream and at least a portion of the liquid stream. The electrostatic coalescer is downstream of and fluidically connected to the second outlet of the cyclonic separator. The electrostatic coalescer is configured to demulsify the liquid stream by causing coalescence of liquid droplets of one of the first or second liquid phases.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2019Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventors: Mohamed Ahmed Soliman, Nisar Ahmad Ansari
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Publication number: 20200398192Abstract: A system includes a device disposed within a storage tank. The device includes a cyclonic separator and an electrostatic coalescer. The cyclonic separator is configured to receive and separate phases of a multi-phase fluid stream. The cyclonic separator is configured to induce cyclonic flow of the multi-phase fluid stream to separate the multi-phase fluid stream into a gas stream and a liquid stream. The liquid stream includes a first liquid phase and a second liquid phase. The cyclonic separator is configured to discharge at least a portion of the gas stream and at least a portion of the liquid stream. The electrostatic coalescer is downstream of and fluidically connected to the second outlet of the cyclonic separator. The electrostatic coalescer is configured to demulsify the liquid stream by causing coalescence of liquid droplets of one of the first or second liquid phases.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventors: Mohamed Ahmed Soliman, Nisar Ahmad Ansari
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Patent number: 10119647Abstract: Embodiments provide a housing defining a trailing end, a leading end and longitudinal axis extending therebetween, at least one relief channel extending longitudinally through the housing between the trailing end and the leading end thereof, the at least one relief channel defining an annular wall, a closure member disposed within the annular wall, the closure member operable to engage a first seat to prohibit fluid flow through the relief channel and operable to disengage the first seat to permit fluid flow through the relief channel, and an annular space defined between the closure member and the annular wall, the annular space exhibiting a smaller cross-section than regions of relief channel upstream and downstream of the closure member such that the annular space represents a constriction for fluid flow and the relief channel defines a venturi.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2017Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANYInventor: Mohamed Ahmed A. Soliman
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Patent number: 10106749Abstract: Provided here is a system for controlling salt concentration in a dry crude stream using an online analysis of crude oil streams from desalting processes. This online analysis allows for real time adjustments to process operating parameters such that the salt concentration of the crude oil is maintained within acceptable parameters. This online analysis can yield a more efficient process, reduce energy consumption of the desalting process, and maintain corrosion rates within acceptable limits.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2016Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil CompanyInventor: Mohamed Ahmed A. Soliman
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Patent number: 10077863Abstract: Embodiments provide a method of controlling a flow of pipeline fluid through a pipeline pig that includes a bypass channel and at least one relief channel extending therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2017Date of Patent: September 18, 2018Assignee: SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANYInventor: Mohamed Ahmed A. Soliman
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Patent number: 9810365Abstract: A pipeline pig includes a plurality of relief channels and a bypass channel extending therethrough. To regulate a speed of the pipeline pig, relief valves within the relief channels open when a differential pressure between upstream and downstream ends of the pipeline pig reaches a pre-selected minimum relief pressure. If the differential pressure reaches a pre-selected maximum relief pressure, such as when the pipeline pig encounters an obstruction, the relief valves close to allow the differential pressure to further increase to clear the obstruction. If the further increase in differential pressure is insufficient to clear the obstruction and the differential pressure reaches a pre-selected minimum bypass pressure, a bypass valve opens to permit fluid flow through the bypass channel while the relief valves are closed. Flow through the bypass channel operates to reduce turbulence and permit production through the pipeline if the pipeline pig becomes stuck and obstructs the pipeline.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2014Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANYInventor: Mohamed Ahmed A. Soliman
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Publication number: 20170284590Abstract: Embodiments provide a housing defining a trailing end, a leading end and longitudinal axis extending therebetween, at least one relief channel extending longitudinally through the housing between the trailing end and the leading end thereof, the at least one relief channel defining an annular wall, a closure member disposed within the annular wall, the closure member operable to engage a first seat to prohibit fluid flow through the relief channel and operable to disengage the first seat to permit fluid flow through the relief channel, and an annular space defined between the closure member and the annular wall, the annular space exhibiting a smaller cross-section than regions of relief channel upstream and downstream of the closure member such that the annular space represents a constriction for fluid flow and the relief channel defines a venturi.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2017Publication date: October 5, 2017Applicant: Saudi Arabian Oil CompanyInventor: Mohamed Ahmed A. Soliman
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Publication number: 20170284591Abstract: Embodiments provide a method of controlling a flow of pipeline fluid through a pipeline pig that includes a bypass channel and at least one relief channel extending therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2017Publication date: October 5, 2017Applicant: Saudi Arabian Oil CompanyInventor: Mohamed Ahmed A. Soliman
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Publication number: 20170044445Abstract: The present invention relates to online analysis of crude oil from desalting processes. Online analysis of the crude oil that has been desalted will allow for real time adjustments to process operating parameters such that the salt concentration of the crude oil is maintained within acceptable parameters. This online analysis can yield a more efficient process, reduce energy consumption of the desalting process, and maintain corrosion rates within acceptable limits.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventor: Mohamed Ahmed A. Soliman
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Patent number: 9512370Abstract: The present invention relates to online analysis of crude oil from desalting processes. Online analysis of the crude oil that has been desalted will allow for real time adjustments to process operating parameters such that the salt concentration of the crude oil is maintained within acceptable parameters. This online analysis can yield a more efficient process, reduce energy consumption of the desalting process, and maintain corrosion rates within acceptable limits.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2013Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: Saudi Arabian Oil CompanyInventor: Mohamed Ahmed A. Soliman