System and methodology for mixing materials at a wellsite
US12071842B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 28, 2021 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB01F2101/49
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A technique facilitates mixing of fluids for use in well treatment operations. According to an embodiment, a dry powder material, e.g. a friction reducer, may be thoroughly mixed into fluid or fluids associated with a well treatment operation. The powder material is combined with liquid, e.g. water, via a series of Venturi mixers arranged to thoroughly mix the materials. In some applications, the Venturi mixers are mounted on a modular unit which is readily moved to a desired wellsite. Additional modular units may be added to increase the amount of product being mixed according to the demands of a given well treatment operation, e.g. a hydraulic fracturing operation.
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