Methods and systems to transfer proppant for fracking with reduced risk of production and release of silica dust at a well site
US9340353B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 1, 2015 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 1, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65G65/425
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of methods and systems of transferring proppant for fracking to reduce risk of production and release of silica dust at a well site are provided. An embodiment of a method can include positioning a plurality of containers each having proppant for fracking contained therein onto a conveyor at a well site, downwardly discharging proppant from each respective container of the plurality of containers, funneling proppant from the one or more outlets of each of the plurality of containers through a plurality of conveyor hoppers, receiving proppant onto the conveyor belt, conveying proppant on the conveyor to a chute, and depositing the proppant into the chute for use in a blender or other location at the well site.
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