US Patent 10519044 Treatment of produced water from a subterranean formation

Systems for water treatment may include an evaporation unit, wherein the evaporation unit may comprise: a first blower; a spacer, wherein the spacer may be fluidly coupled to the first blower; wherein the evaporation unit may be configured to aerate and evaporate water; and a drying tunnel, wherein the drying tunnel may comprise: a second blower, wherein the second blower may be fluidly coupled to an end of the drying tunnel; a heater coupled to an exterior surface of the drying tunnel; nozzles disposed between the heater and the second blower; and a chamber configured to collect solids; wherein the drying tunnel may be configured to evaporate water.