Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a method and system for blending multi-component granular compositions such as proppant used in hydraulic fracturing in well drilling. The system includes the control and management of an on-site storage system for each of the components, regulating the delivery of specified quantities of each component to a well site, and coordinating the flow of materials into and out of the blender.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
June 18, 2018
Date of Patent:
September 10, 2019
Assignee:
Solaris Oilfield Site Services Operating LLC
Inventors:
Tamara Hughes, Terry McIver, John Cunningham, William Vaughn Managan, II, Joe Daniel Matkowski
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a method and system for blending multi-component granular compositions such as proppant used in hydraulic fracturing in well drilling. The system includes the control and management of an on-site storage system for each of the components, regulating the delivery of specified quantities of each component to a blender, and coordinating the flow of materials into and out of the blender.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 6, 2016
Date of Patent:
May 28, 2019
Assignee:
Solaris Oilfield Site Services Operating LLC
Inventors:
Terry McIver, John Cunningham, William Vaughn Managan, II, Joe Daniel Matkowski
Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a method and system for blending multi-component granular compositions such as proppant used in hydraulic fracturing in well drilling. The system includes the control and management of an on-site storage system for each of the components, regulating the delivery of specified quantities of each component to a well site, and coordinating the flow of materials into and out of the blender.
Type:
Application
Filed:
June 18, 2018
Publication date:
October 18, 2018
Applicant:
Solaris Oilfield Site Services Operating LLC
Inventors:
Tamara Hughes, Terry McIver, John Cunningham, William Vaughn Managan, II, Joe Daniel Matkowski
Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel transportable silo systems for storage of materials. The invention relates to self-erecting silo storage systems for use in the oil and natural gas mining and drilling industries. The silo storage systems of embodiments of the instant invention are uniquely designed to improve storage capabilities and mobility while at the same time reducing space requirements at well sites.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 2, 2014
Date of Patent:
November 22, 2016
Assignee:
Solaris Oilfield Site Services Operating, LLC
Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel transportable silo systems for storage of materials. The invention relates to self-erecting silo storage systems for use in the oil and natural gas mining and drilling industries. The silo storage systems of embodiments of the instant invention are uniquely designed to improve storage capabilities and mobility while at the same time reducing space requirements at well sites.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 23, 2012
Date of Patent:
January 6, 2015
Assignee:
Solaris Oilfield Site Services Operating LLC