System for transporting sand for wellbore operations
US11878723B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 13, 2020 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 24, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/27
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A transport system for carrying a proppant, the system comprising a loading tower, a first transfer tower, a second transfer tower and an unloading tower. The loading tower is located proximate a loading area while the unloading tower is located proximate an unloading area. The system also includes a first transfer tower and a second transfer tower. A first aerial cable conveys a transfer container from the loading tower to the first transfer tower, while a second aerial cable conveys the transfer container from the second transfer tower to the unloading tower. The transfer container is configured to be suspended from the first and second aerial cables en route from the loading tower to the unloading area. Sand or supplies from the transfer container is received at the unloading area for use in a wellbore operation. Methods of transporting sand for use in wellbore fracturing operations are also provided.
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