Diffuser and solids collection and measurement system for use in conjunction with oil and gas wells
US10385635B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 11, 2019 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 11, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01D2221/04
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A diffuser and solids collection system includes a first baffle section having an input for receiving from a petroleum well a fluid carrying solids and a first set of internal baffles for reducing a velocity of the fluid. A second baffle section in fluid communication with the first baffle section has a second set of internal baffles for further reducing the velocity of the fluid. A solids collection container separates the solids from the fluid received from the second baffle section. A weighing system, supported by the second baffle section and supporting the solids collection container, weighs the solids collected in the solids collection container.
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