Frac system with hydraulic energy transfer system
US11326430B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 4, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 10, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 4, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04F13/00
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A pumping system that includes a reciprocating isobaric pressure exchanger (reciprocating IPX) designed to exchange pressures between a first fluid and a second fluid. The first fluid includes a substantially particulate free fluid and the second fluid includes a particulate laden fluid. The reciprocating IPX includes a valve having a first and second piston. The value further includes a shaft coupling the first piston to the second piston and a drive coupled to the shaft.
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