Abstract: Systems and methods for efficiently managing bulk material are provided. The disclosure is directed to a portable support structure used to receive one or more portable containers of bulk material and output bulk material from the containers directly into the blender hopper. The portable support structure may include a frame for receiving and holding the one or more portable bulk material containers in an elevated position proximate the blender hopper, as well as one or more gravity feed outlets for routing the bulk material from the containers directly into the blender hopper. In some embodiments, the portable support structure may be transported to the well site on a trailer, unloaded from the trailer, and positioned proximate the blender unit. In other embodiments, the portable support structure may be a mobile support structure that is integrated into a trailer unit.

Abstract: Water based waxing mixtures for protecting surfaces providing ionically neutral ingredients adhering to the surface while repelling environmental impurities, such as dirt. Surface precleaning need not precede the wax application because of an exchange, which takes place between the mixture and surface dirt. The mixture constitutes an emulsion of an organic phase in an aqueous phase. The aqueous phase amounts to 70 percent to 92 percent by weight, while the organic phase provides the remainder of the mixture and contains suspended waxes. The organic phase includes natural waxes, silicone compounds, nonionic emulsifiers and suspending agents. The mixture may be applied to wet or dry surfaces in shade or bright sunlight and then wiped off to leave a durable shine. The compound finds use on painted, polished, or smooth texture surfaces such as on an automobile. Surfactants and suspending agents stabilize the phase ingredients to allow suspension of the wax in the water.

Abstract: Water based waxing mixtures for protecting surfaces providing ionically neutral ingredients adhering to the surface while repelling environmental impurities, such as dirt. Surface precleaning need not precede the wax application because of an exchange, which takes place between the mixture and surface dirt. The mixture constitutes an emulsion of an organic phase in an aqueous phase. The aqueous phase amounts to 70 percent to 92 percent by weight, while the organic phase provides the remainder of the mixture and contains suspended waxes. The organic phase includes natural waxes, silicone compounds, nonionic emulsifiers and suspending agents. The mixture may be applied to wet or dry surfaces in shade or bright sunlight and then wiped off to leave a durable shine. The compound finds use on painted, polished, or smooth texture surfaces such as on an automobile. Surfactants and suspending agents stabilize the phase ingredients to allow suspension of the wax in the water.