System and method for weighing frac sand
US12264956B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 19, 2022 |
| Grant date | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 16, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01G17/06
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system is provided that comprises an inlet fluid conduit, an outer frame, and an inner frame coupled to the outer frame via at least one mass measurement device, where the inner frame includes an opening. A bi-directional scale is pivotally connected to the inner frame along an axis of rotation, where the bi-directional scale comprises filter media positioned between a first material receiving receptable and a second material receiving receptable. The first material receiving receptacle is configured to receive a fluid mixture from the inlet fluid conduit. The system comprises a separator pivoting system coupled to the bi-directional scale. The separator pivoting system is configured to: rotate the bi-directional scale about the axis of rotation, wherein following rotation of the bi-directional scale, the second material receiving receptacle is positioned to receive the fluid mixture from the inlet fluid conduit.
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