Aggregate delivery unity
US10479255B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 10, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 10, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/267
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A delivery unit for providing aggregate to a worksite, such as a wellsite location. The unit may include a mobile chassis for accommodating a plurality of modular containers which in turn house the aggregate. As such, a weight measurement device may be located between each container and the chassis so as to monitor aggregate levels within each container over time. The units may be particularly well suited for monitoring and controlling aggregate delivery during a fracturing operation at an oilfield. The modular containers may be of an interchangeable nature. Furthermore, a preferably wireless control device may be provided for monitoring and directing aggregate delivery from a relatively remote location.
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