AQUEOUS FLASH TREATMENT IN WELL APPLICATIONS

摘要

An apparatus includes a vessel, a vent valve, a helical heating element, and a control system. The vessel includes an inlet, a solids outlet, and a steam outlet. The helical heating element is configured to generate heat, thereby vaporizing water in an aqueous fluid to produce steam. The helical heating element includes multiple coils, and a spacing between adjacent coils is adjustable. The control system includes multiple sensors and a controller. The controller is configured to transmit a spacing adjustment signal to adjust the spacing between adjacent coils of the helical heating element and transmit a heating adjustment signal to adjust an amount of heat produced by the helical heating element.