Automatic vibratory separator
US8746459B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 10, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 24, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB07B2230/01
- WIPO fieldChemical engineering
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Methods for automatically controlling a vibratory separator, e.g., but not limited to a shale shaker for processing drilling fluid, the methods in certain aspects including: introducing material to a vibratory separator; sensing with sensor apparatus a state parameter indicative of operation of the vibratory separator; providing a signal indicative of a value of said state parameter to control apparatus; and, with the control apparatus, automatically controlling the vibratory separator based on the level of the state parameter. This abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure and is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims, 37 CFR 1.72(b).
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