Next-Gen Nanobubble Technology

Redefining Gas-Liquid Performance in
Energy Water Systems

The NICO DRONA Nanobubble System is engineered to enhance fluid treatment efficiency, improve process stability, and support high-performance water management across oil and gas operations.

Advanced nanobubble oxygenation technology enhances produced water and industrial fluid treatment by improving gas–liquid interaction and supporting more effective oxidation processes. Ultra-fine nanobubbles remain suspended longer in water, enabling stable treatment conditions and improved contaminant management performance.

This supports cleaner process water, enhanced operational reliability, optimized chemical usage, and more efficient water management across oil and gas operations.

The NICO DRONA Advantage

The NICO DRONA system delivers advanced nanobubble treatment technology designed to optimize industrial water management within oil and gas environments.

By supporting efficient oxidation processes, improved fluid treatment stability, and enhanced contaminant management, the system helps improve water quality performance while supporting safer and more efficient operations across energy industry applications.

> 85% Gas Transfer Efficiency
< 200nm Bubble Diameter
The NICO DRONA

Key Application Areas

Optimizing Produced Water Performance Through Precision Oxygenation

Produced water

Produced water
treatment

Supports improved treatment performance and oxygenation for cleaner produced water discharge or reuse applications.

Refinery wastewater

Refinery wastewater
optimization

Enhances oxidation and contaminant reduction processes to support cleaner refinery wastewater management.

Pond

Sludge & drilling mud
treatment

Supports improved breakdown, stabilization, and handling of sludge and drilling-related waste streams.

Reservoir

Sulfide & odor
control

Helps reduce hydrogen sulfide-related challenges and supports improved odor control across industrial operations.

Algae

Pipeline cleaning & biofilm
control

Supports cleaner pipeline conditions by helping reduce biofilm accumulation and maintaining operational flow efficiency.

Zero Liquid Discharge

Enhanced oil recovery
support

Improves water quality performance to support advanced recovery and industrial process operations.

Key Benefits

Performance-driven improvements designed to support water quality, treatment
efficiency, and operational reliability across oil & gas water systems.

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Enhanced Water
Enhanced Water
Treatment Performance

Improves oxygen transfer and gas–liquid interaction to support more efficient contaminant separation and treatment operations.

Odor & Contaminant
Odor & Contaminant
Management

Helps reduce sulfide-related odors, improve water quality conditions, and support lower sludge accumulation.

Environmental Management
Optimized Biological &
Process Performance

Supports enhanced microbial activity and stable treatment conditions across industrial water management and recovery operations.

Improved Effluent
Seamless System Integration &
Operational Stability

Designed for reliable integration into existing refinery, produced water, and industrial treatment infrastructure.

Technical Specifications

Explore NICO DRONA models engineered for advanced oxidation, produced water treatment, and industrial process stability.

Models Units NICO DRONA 01 NICO DRONA 05 NICO DRONA 10 NICO DRONA 30 NICO DRONA 100
Flow Rate m³/hr 1.35 5 10 30 100
LPH 1350 5000 10000 30000 100000
System Pressure bar 2 2-3 2-3 2-3 2-3
Nanobubble Size nm 50-200 50-200 50-200 50-200 50-200
Zeta potential mV up to -43 mV up to -43 mV up to -43 mV up to -43 mV up to -43 mV
Gas usage Air, Oxygen, Ozone
Oxygen Flow Rate LPM 1.5 7 14 40 133
Oxygen Pressure PSI >7 >7 >7 >7 >14.5
Ozone Flow Rate GPH 3-5 16 70 200 600
Ozone Pressure PSI < 1.1-1.2 < 1.1-1.2 < 1.1-1.2 < 1.1-1.2 < 1.1-1.2
Suction Line Size inch 1.5 1.5 2.0 3.0 4.0
Discharge Line Size inch 1.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0

*NICO DRONA 20, 50, 250, 500, 1000 systems available, with configurable specifications based on application requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which water systems can the NICO DRONA Nanobubble System support?

The NICO DRONA system is engineered for a wide range of industrial water treatment applications across oil and gas operations, including produced water treatment, refinery wastewater, offshore platform water systems, process water loops, tank bottom water, and other industrial fluid management environments.

How does the NICO DRONA system improve treatment and process performance?

The system utilizes advanced nanobubble technology to enhance gas–liquid interaction, oxidation efficiency, contaminant separation, and biological treatment processes. Stable ultra-fine nanobubbles help support improved hydrocarbon management, odor reduction, flotation performance, and overall operational efficiency.

What system configurations and capacities are available?

The NICO DRONA platform is available in multiple configurations designed to support varying operational capacities and process requirements. Scalable system options are engineered for applications ranging from smaller treatment operations to large industrial water management environments, with custom configurations available for specialized process needs.

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