Frac sand separator system
US11453601B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 12, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 27, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC02F2209/44
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A frac sand separator system includes a sand separator having an inlet fluidly connected to a well for receiving a fracking return mixture from the well. The sand separator is configured to separate water of the fracking return mixture from particulate matter of the fracking return mixture. The sand separator includes an outlet. The frac sand separator system includes a collection container fluidly connected to the outlet of the sand separator for receiving the particulate matter from the sand separator. At least one outlet valve is fluidly connected between the outlet of the sand separator and the collection container. The frac sand separator system includes a computing device operatively connected to the at least one outlet valve. The computing device includes a processor configured to automatically open the at least one outlet valve such that the particulate matter is released from the sand separator into the collection container.
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