Project Notice |
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| PNR | 42559 |
| Project Name | FRESHWATER RECOVERY SYSTEM FOR HYDRAULIC FRACTURING (FRESH-FRAC) USING A THERMALLY-ACTUATED NOZZLE-DEMISTER |
| Project Detail | Oregon State University (OSU) is developing a system for extracting clean irrigation water from hydraulic fracturing wastewater using low-grade solar or industrial waste heat. The system would efficiently separate, condense, and reclaim water vapor from wastewater using a heat-activated swirling nozzle combined with an in-line demister. OSUs technology would be modular, portable, scalable, and deployable at a fraction of the cost of existing treatment systems. If successful, the treated water would be suitable for agricultural use, providing an abundant new water source and easing competition for this vital resource. |
| Funded By | Self-Funded |
| Sector | Energy & Power |
| Country | United States , Northern America |
| Project Value | USD 2,972,000 |
Contact Information |
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| Company Name | Oregon State University (OSU) |
| Address | ARPA-E Program Director: Dr. David Tew Press and General Inquiries Email: ARPA-E-Comms@hq.doe.gov (link sends e-mail) Project Contact: Dr. Bahman Abbasi Project Contact Email: AbbasiB@oregonstate.edu |
| Web Site | https://arpa-e.energy.gov/?q=slick-sheet-project/freshwater-recovery-system-hydraulic-fracturing-fresh-frac-using-thermally |
