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Storage management system

US10406962B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 18, 2018
Grant dateSep 10, 2019
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Expiry dateJun 18, 2038

Classification

  • 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 well site, and coordinating the flow of materials into and out of the blender.

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