Controlling the flow of fluid to high pressure pumps
US11702916B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 22, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jul 18, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 22, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04B2205/09
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A hydraulic fracturing system can include valve apparatuses that control the delivery of fluid to high-pressure pumps that supply the fluid to a wellhead. The valve apparatuses can receive electronic signals from a control system to regulate the flow rate of the fluid to the high-pressure pumps. In one or more examples, the flow rate of the fluid can be controlled such that proppant in the fluid remains in solution.
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