Storage and blending system for multi-component granular compositions
US10300830B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 6, 2016 |
| Grant date | May 28, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 29, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/267
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention include a method and system for blending multi-component granular compositions such as proppant used in hydraulic fracturing in well drilling. The system includes the control and management of an on-site storage system for each of the components, regulating the delivery of specified quantities of each component to a blender, and coordinating the flow of materials into and out of the blender.
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