Apparatus, system and method for separating components of a slurry
US10704346B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 26, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB07B1/40
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A system having a screen having an upper side and a lower side for separating drill cuttings and drilling fluid within a vibratory separator; a tray positioned below the screen for receiving the drilling fluid from the screen; a pressure differential generator coupled to the tray, the pressure differential generator configured to create a pressure differential between the upper side and the lower side through the screen to enhance the flow of drilling fluid through the screen; and a hose assembly coupling the pressure differential generator to a coupler, an inlet of the coupler being arranged perpendicularly between a first outlet coupled to a mist eliminator and a second outlet coupled to a tank.
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