Cuttings transfer system
US8662170B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 14, 2009 |
| Grant date | Mar 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 1, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B21/06
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A cuttings transfer system including a separator configured to separate cuttings from a slurry and a transfer line configured to receive the cuttings from the separator. The system further including a valve in fluid communication with the transfer line and the separator, wherein the valve is configured to control a flow of the cuttings from the separator to the transfer line, and an air transfer device coupled to the transfer line that is configured to supply a flow of air through the transfer line.
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