Systems and methods for connecting and disconnecting pumping equipment
US12173595B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 17, 2023 |
| Grant date | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 29, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/26
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A pumping system for performing a hydraulic fracturing operation includes an inlet conduit extending from a manifold, wherein a pair of inlet valves disposed along the inlet conduit, a fluid pump including an outlet configured to be inserted into the inlet conduit, and a connector assembly including an engagement member having a first position configured to lock the outlet within the inlet conduit and a second position configured to unlock the outlet from the inlet conduit. The pumping system additionally includes a pair of branch conduits extending from the inlet conduit, a pair of branch valves, wherein one of the pair of branch valves is disposed along each of the pair of branch conduits, and a dump conduit extending from the pair of branch conduits, wherein a dump valve is disposed along the dump conduit.
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