Shale-gas separator discharge diffuser
US10612326B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 30, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B21/067
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
According to one aspect, a diffuser apparatus includes a first pipe having a first plurality of openings formed therein, the first pipe defining a first passageway that is adapted to receive a first portion of debris that is discharged from a well; a first housing within which the first pipe extends, the first housing comprising a first wall and a first outlet formed therein; and a first region formed between the first pipe and the first housing, the first region in communication with the first passageway via the first plurality of openings; wherein the first plurality of openings are circumferentially and axially spaced along the first pipe to pass the first portion of the debris from the first passageway to the first region; and wherein the first outlet is sized such that the first portion of the debris exits the first region via the first outlet.
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