Automated multi-silo aggregate management
US10551819B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 10, 2015 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/45076
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Methods of managing aggregate inventory. The methods include utilizing a dynamic protocol for an oilfield operation with aggregate from chambers of a multi-silo system wherein each chamber accommodates a single aggregate type throughout operations. However, the chambers also have a dynamic classification as either active, idle or reserved depending on the stage of operations. Once more, even though each silo may accommodate multiple chambers, unique techniques may be utilized to obtain real-time inventory information for each chamber via weight measurement of entire silos.
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