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Slurrification process

US8215028B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 15, 2008
Grant dateJul 10, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 11, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B21/066
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A system for slurrifying drill cuttings including a cuttings dryer, a pump, and a transfer line fluidly connecting the cuttings dryer and the pump, the transfer line having a fluid inlet for receiving a fluid. Furthermore, the system for slurrifying drill cuttings including a storage vessel fluidly connected to the pump for storing a slurry. Additionally, a method for slurrifying drill cuttings including drying drill cuttings in a cuttings drying to produce dry cuttings and combining a fluid with the dry cuttings to produce a slurry. Furthermore, the method includes mixing the slurry and the dry cuttings in a mixing pump and transferring the slurry to a storage vessel.

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