Drilling fluid flowback tracking system and method
US12139981B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 6, 2023 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 6, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N33/2823
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A drilling fluid flowback tracking system and method for determining quantities and qualities of drilling fluid returned from the wellhead in drilling operations, providing a frame, a receiving pipe, a riser pipe, and a surge suppressor for conveying returned drilling fluid, a tapered fluid bin having a calibrated drain slot, which retains fluid at a level corresponding to the inflow rate of the fluid, and flow rate marks for visual correlation of the highest level of outflow with the flow rate of the inflow. Collection and retention of data is further provided through sensors in an inline sensor housing communicating through a data cable with a data collection unit. Remote access to the data collection unit is further provided through a data transceiver and remote data unit.
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