Abstract: A system for introducing bulk dry material into a fluid system includes a vessel, wherein the vessel is closed; an outlet wherein the outlet is located on a bottom of the vessel; a valve controlling the outlet; corner locking pins located on the outside of the vessel; a scale; and a controller. The system may include a conveyor; a hopper; a motor; and a shearing device.

Abstract: A system for blending polymers and other chemicals in an aqueous liquid is provided. Static mixers and tubes, preferably in one or more tube bundles, provide a volume sufficient to allow a residence time in the system to hydrate a polymer. Static mixers may be integrated with a tube bundle. The system may be mounted on a portable base such as a trailer. The concentration of polymer and chemicals in water may be controlled by a controller. A variable speed electric pump may be utilized to precisely control the amount of polymers or other chemicals added to the aqueous liquid.

Abstract: Systems for water treatment may include an evaporation unit, wherein the evaporation unit comprises: a first blower; a spacer, wherein the spacer may be fluidly coupled to the first blower; a diffuser fluidly coupled to the spacer, at least one arm fluidly coupled to and disposed radially around the diffuser. The at least one arm is configured to rotate to create a negative pressure as to allow the air mass to be drafted out into the contaminated water.

Abstract: Systems for water treatment may include a drying tunnel, wherein the drying tunnel may comprise: a blower, wherein the blower may be fluidly coupled to an end of the drying tunnel; nozzles disposed between the distal end of the drying tunnel and the blower; and a chamber configured to collect solids; wherein the drying tunnel may be configured to evaporate water.

Abstract: Systems for water treatment may include an evaporation unit, wherein the evaporation unit may comprise: a first blower; a spacer, wherein the spacer may be fluidly coupled to the first blower; wherein the evaporation unit may be configured to aerate and evaporate water; and a drying tunnel, wherein the drying tunnel may comprise: a second blower, wherein the second blower may be fluidly coupled to an end of the drying tunnel; a heater coupled to an exterior surface of the drying tunnel; nozzles disposed between the heater and the second blower; and a chamber configured to collect solids; wherein the drying tunnel may be configured to evaporate water.

Abstract: Systems for water treatment may include a drying tunnel, wherein the drying tunnel may comprise: a blower, wherein the blower may be fluidly coupled to an end of the drying tunnel; a heater coupled to an exterior surface of the drying tunnel; nozzles disposed between the heater and the blower; and a chamber configured to collect solids; wherein the drying tunnel may be configured to evaporate water.

Abstract: A polymer and hydraulic fracturing fluid provide an improved ability to transport proppant. In an embodiment, a method of designing a hydraulic fracturing fluid includes calculating an elastic modulus of a polymer. The method also includes calculating a critical velocity of a hydraulic fracturing fluid comprising the polymer and proppant based on the elastic modulus of the polymer.

Abstract: Systems for water treatment may include an evaporation unit, wherein the evaporation unit may comprise: a blower; a spacer, wherein the spacer may be fluidly coupled to the blower; wherein the evaporation unit may be configured to aerate and evaporate water.

Abstract: Systems for water treatment may include an evaporation unit, wherein the evaporation unit may comprise: a first blower; a spacer, wherein the spacer may be fluidly coupled to the first blower; wherein the evaporation unit may be configured to aerate and evaporate water; and a drying tunnel, wherein the drying tunnel may comprise: a second blower, wherein the second blower may be fluidly coupled to an end of the drying tunnel; a heater coupled to an exterior surface of the drying tunnel; nozzles disposed between the heater and the second blower; and a chamber configured to collect solids; wherein the drying tunnel may be configured to evaporate water.

Abstract: Systems for water treatment may include a drying tunnel, wherein the drying tunnel may comprise: a blower, wherein the blower may be fluidly coupled to an end of the drying tunnel; a heater coupled to an exterior surface of the drying tunnel; nozzles disposed between the heater and the blower; and a chamber configured to collect solids; wherein the drying tunnel may be configured to evaporate water.

Abstract: A method and composition for reducing a coefficient of friction are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method for reducing a coefficient of friction between two surfaces in a borehole includes preparing a mixture comprising a primary lubricating agent, a primary surfactant, a spreading agent, and an aqueous fluid. The method also includes pumping the mixture into the borehole such that the mixture contacts the two surfaces and reduces the coefficient of friction for the two surfaces.

Abstract: A method and composition for reducing a coefficient of friction are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method for reducing a coefficient of friction between two surfaces in a borehole includes preparing a mixture comprising a primary lubricating agent, a primary surfactant, a spreading agent, and an aqueous fluid. The method also includes pumping the mixture into the borehole such that the mixture contacts the two surfaces and reduces the coefficient of friction for the two surfaces.

Abstract: Systems and methods for water treatment include a method that may comprise pumping a produced water from an individual well to a central storage reservoir; removing nitrogen from an air mass, with a molecular sieve, to provide O2; directing the O2 through an ion exchange bed, thereby converting the O2 to O2?; and injecting the O2? into the produced water.

Abstract: A system for blending polymers and other chemicals in an aqueous liquid is provided. Static mixers and tubes, preferably in one or more tube bundles, provide a volume sufficient to allow a residence time in the system to hydrate a polymer. Static mixers may be integrated with a tube bundle. The system may be mounted on a portable base such as a trailer. The concentration of polymer and chemicals in water may be controlled by a controller. A variable speed electric pump may be utilized to precisely control the amount of polymers or other chemicals added to the aqueous liquid.

Abstract: A system for blending polymers and other chemicals in an aqueous liquid is provided. Static mixers and tubes, preferably in one or more tube bundles, provide a volume sufficient to allow a residence time in the system to hydrate a polymer. Static mixers may be integrated with a tube bundle. The system may be mounted on a portable base such as a trailer. The concentration of polymer and chemicals in water may be controlled by a controller. A variable speed electric pump may be utilized to precisely control the amount of polymers or other chemicals added to the aqueous liquid.

Abstract: A method and composition for reducing a coefficient of friction are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method for reducing a coefficient of friction between two surfaces in a borehole includes preparing a mixture comprising a primary lubricating agent, a primary surfactant, a spreading agent, and an aqueous fluid. The method also includes pumping the mixture into the borehole such that the mixture contacts the two surfaces and reduces the coefficient of friction for the two surfaces.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for treating flow back fluid from a well after a well completion process is disclosed. The method includes the steps of maintaining the pH of the flow back fluid at a certain level and introducing an oxidizing agent at a pressure greater than atmosphere into the fluid flow which reduces the amount of oxidizing agent needed. The flow back fluid which typically contains at least water, oil and solids is passed through a tubing bundle and an oil/rooter separation which may include a coalescing unit. Apparatus is also disclosed for carrying out the method.

Abstract: A system for blending polymers and other chemicals in an aqueous liquid is provided. Static mixers and tubes, preferably in one or more tube bundles, provide a volume sufficient to allow a residence time in the system to hydrate a polymer. Static mixers may be integrated with a tube bundle. The system may be mounted on a portable base such as a trailer. The concentration of polymer and chemicals in water may be controlled by a controller. A variable speed electric pump or a metering valve may be utilized to precisely control the amount of polymers or other chemicals added to the aqueous liquid.

Abstract: A system for blending polymers and other chemicals in an aqueous liquid is provided. Static mixers and tubes, preferably in one or more tube bundles, provide a volume sufficient to allow a residence time in the system to hydrate a polymer. Static mixers may be integrated with a tube bundle. The system may be mounted on a portable base such as a trailer. The concentration of polymer and chemicals in water may be controlled by a controller. A variable speed electric pump may be utilized to precisely control the amount of polymers or other chemicals added to the aqueous liquid.

Abstract: A liquid mixture reduces the friction between two surfaces, at least one of which is moving with respect to the other such as tubing moving within the casing of an oil or gas well. The mixture includes an oil, a suspending agent, polymer particles and a surfactant.