Use of cuttings tank for in-transit slurrification
US7770665B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 25, 2008 |
| Grant date | Aug 10, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B21/066
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system for preparing a slurry in-transit including a first cuttings storage vessel disposed on a transport vehicle, a module configured to operatively connect to the first cuttings storage vessel, and a fluid supply line in fluid communication with the first cuttings storage vessel, the module including, a grinding device configured to facilitate the transfer of fluids and reduce particle size of drill cuttings, wherein the system is operated while the transport vehicle is moving. A method of operating an in-transit slurrification system including using a first vessel disposed on a moving transport vehicle for cuttings storage, and operating the first vessel in a slurrification process while the transport vehicle is moving.
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