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Polymer dissolution equipment suitable for large fracturing operations

US9067182B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 22, 2012
Grant dateJun 30, 2015
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Expiry dateMar 12, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE21B43/2607
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Compact and transportable equipment that can be used for fracturing operations on gas or oil fields, includes, successively, a silo for storing polymer in powder form, a feed hopper of a polymer metering device, a device for metering out the powder polymer, a device for dispersing and grinding the polymer, and at least two volumetric pumps enabling the injection and metering of the polymer solution obtained in the mixer used for supplying at least one high-pressure fracturing pump.

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