Patents Assigned to Tetra Technologies, Inc.
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Patent number: 12252943Abstract: An improved debris catcher and choke system for receiving a pressurized fluid stream from wellbore operations where a controller can selectively place a plurality of debris catchers in debris catching or flushing modes, and the cleaned fluids from one of the debris catchers can be used to flush one of the other debris catchers. One or more embodiments relate to systems and methods for utilizing debris catchers and choke valves.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2023Date of Patent: March 18, 2025Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Virgilio Garcia Soule, James Matthew Watson, Brandon Scott Mitchell, Travis Martin Bahrt
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Publication number: 20250074785Abstract: The present disclosure provides various characteristics of a method for the production of an ultra-pure zinc bromide and zinc chloride fluid blend in a reactor system, having reduced metal impurities for the use in battery electrolyte blends, by reacting chlorine with a mixture of zinc bromide and zinc. The method disclosed can be used in continuous flow or batch processing and uses a zinc bromide to aqueous solution as catalyst in a reaction with chlorine. Chlorine, whether in liquid or gas form, added into a reactor at a controlled rate reacts with bromide to generate bromine in a much faster rate that when the zinc bromide to aqueous solution would not be present. Any un-reacted zinc is then filtered out which will ultimately result in the ultra-pure zinc bromide and zinc chloride fluid blend.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2023Publication date: March 6, 2025Applicant: TETRA Technologies Inc.Inventors: Arthur Mack, Zheng Chai, Jermichael Anderson, Christina Botti Downing, Archie Vest
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Patent number: 12194421Abstract: One or more embodiments relate to systems and methods for mixing of two or more fluids using a multi-chamber manifold. One or more embodiments relate to optimal mixing.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2023Date of Patent: January 14, 2025Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Robert Irl Richie, Scott Allen Richie, Leroy Joseph Detiveaux, Jr., Virgilio Garcia Soule, John Anthony Novotny
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Patent number: 12158064Abstract: A method for the controlled delivery of a fracturing fluid to a well bore comprises formulating an aqueous base fluid such that it meets or exhibits desired physical and chemical characteristics for an optimal fracturing fluid. The formulation of the aqueous base fluid max involve commingling one or more sources of waste water with a source of fresh water followed by controlled injection of one or more additives. This process is substantially completed prior to delivering the aqueous base fluid to the well site. This allows the delivery of an optimal volume of the aqueous base fluid with homogeneously blended additives to the well bore.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2023Date of Patent: December 3, 2024Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Enrico J. Termine, Robert I. Richie
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Patent number: 12066127Abstract: A method of and apparatus for the rapid deployment of a fracturing water transferring system, along with the rapid picking up and storage of such system after use. In different embodiments the method in includes the use of a tensioning system to retrieve one or more segments of lay flat hose.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2021Date of Patent: August 20, 2024Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John Novotny, Scott Richie, Reza Talabi, Yannick Harvey
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Patent number: 11920439Abstract: The present invention describes methods, systems, and apparatuses for controlled delivery of wellbore fluids including analysis and treatment within the methods, systems, and apparatuses themselves.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2022Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.Inventors: David A. Lee, Yannick Harvey
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Patent number: 11827599Abstract: A method of preparing MEP including the steps of: (a) adding N-methylpyrrolidine to an excess amount of ethyl bromide located in a reactor, wherein the N-methylpyrrolidine will react with the ethyl bromide forming MEP, wherein the reaction will have a reaction temperature that can varies over time; (b) stopping addition of N-methylpyrrolidine when the excess of ethyl bromide to the N-methylpyrrolidine falls within a range of 3:1 to 1.5:1; (c) adding water to the reactor creating a two phase system to develop which includes: (i) a top layer containing aqueous MEP and (ii) a bottom layer containing ethyl bromide; (d) separating the top layer from the bottom layer yielding a first aqueous solution of MEP and a second solution of ethyl bromide; and (e) removing N-methylpyrrolidine and ethyl bromide from the first aqueous solution of MEP.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2022Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Arthur G. Mack
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Patent number: 11781408Abstract: A method for the controlled delivery of a fracturing fluid to a well bore comprises formulating an aqueous base fluid such that it meets or exhibits desired physical and chemical characteristics for an optimal fracturing fluid. The formulation of the aqueous base fluid max involve commingling one or more sources of waste water with a source of fresh water followed by controlled injection of one or more additives. This process is substantially completed prior to delivering the aqueous base fluid to the well site. This allows the delivery of an optimal volume of the aqueous base fluid with homogeneously blended additives to the well bore.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2022Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Enrico J. Termine, Robert I. Richie
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Patent number: 11779937Abstract: An improved modular hydrocyclone and method of operating for centrifugal cleaning fluid wherein the hydrocyclone has a plurality of inserts each of different sizes and configurations for selectively and interchangeably inserting into the modular body thereby adjusting capacity and cleaning efficiency of the hydrocyclone without changing out the body. One or more embodiments relate to systems and methods for utilizing a hydrocyclone system with interchangeable components.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2022Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Virgilio Garcia Soule
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Patent number: 11691112Abstract: One or more embodiments relate to systems and methods for mixing of two or more fluids using a multi-chamber manifold. One or more embodiments relate to optimal mixing.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2020Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Robert Irl Richie, Scott Allen Richie, Leroy Joseph Detiveaux, Jr., Virgilio Garcia Soule, John Anthony Novotny
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Patent number: 11391134Abstract: A method for the controlled delivery of a fracturing fluid to a well bore comprises formulating an aqueous base fluid such that it meets or exhibits desired physical and chemical characteristics for an optimal fracturing fluid. The formulation of the aqueous base fluid max involve commingling one or more sources of waste water with a source of fresh water followed by controlled injection of one or more additives. This process is substantially completed prior to delivering the aqueous base fluid to the well site. This allows the delivery of an optimal volume of the aqueous base fluid with homogeneously blended additives to the well bore.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2020Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Enrico J. Termine, Robert I. Richie
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Patent number: 11344897Abstract: An improved modular hydrocyclone and method of operating for centrifugal cleaning fluid wherein the hydrocyclone has a plurality of inserts each of different sizes and configurations for selectively and interchangeably inserting into the modular body thereby adjusting capacity and cleaning efficiency of the hydrocyclone without changing out the body. One or more embodiments relate to systems and methods for utilizing a hydrocyclone system with interchangeble components.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2020Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Virgilio Garcia Soule
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Patent number: 11261706Abstract: The present invention describes methods, systems, and apparatuses for controlled delivery of wellbore fluids including analysis and treatment within the methods, systems, and apparatuses themselves.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2019Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.Inventors: David A. Lee, Yannick Harvey
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Publication number: 20210348697Abstract: A method of and apparatus for the rapid deployment of a fracturing water transferring system, along with the rapid picking up and storage of such system after use. In different embodiments the method in includes the use of a tensioning system to retrieve one or more segments of lay flat hose.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2021Publication date: November 11, 2021Applicant: TETRA Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John Novotny, Scott Richie, Reza Talabi, Yannick Harvey
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Publication number: 20210238468Abstract: A composition for use in a wellbore activity, the composition comprising a stabilized divalent iodide brine, the stabilized divalent iodide brine comprises a divalent salt system, where the divalent salt system comprises a divalent iodide, an primary iodide stabilizer, the primary iodide stabilizer operable to remove free iodine, prevent the formation of free iodine, and suppress TCT, and an aqueous fluid, where the stabilized divalent iodide brine has a density greater than 11 lb/gal, where the stabilized divalent iodide brines has a TCT of less than or equal to 70 deg F.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2021Publication date: August 5, 2021Applicant: TETRA Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Arthur G. Mack, Drew A. Fowler
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Patent number: 11046509Abstract: A water containment apparatus includes a straight strut arrangement comprising a plurality of straight strut assemblies forming an alternating v-shape and inverted v-shape pattern; and a curved strut arrangement comprising a plurality of corner strut assemblies forming a desired curvature and connecting two straight strut arrangements to form a closed loop water containment system.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2018Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John Novotny, Yannick Harvey, Dustin Downing, Robert Davis, Mark Ritchey
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Patent number: 11015737Abstract: A method of and apparatus for the rapid deployment of a fracturing water transferring system, along with the rapid picking up and storage of such system after use. In different embodiments the method in includes the use of a tensioning system to retrieve one or more segments of lay flat hose.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2020Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.Inventors: John Novotny, Scott Richie, Reza Talabi, Yannick Harvey
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Publication number: 20210115316Abstract: A stabilized composition for use as a well fluid is provided. The stabilized composition includes a brine, a polyol, the polyol in an amount operable to inhibit solid formation, the polyol further operable to dissolve within the brine; and a stabilization compound, the stabilization compound operable to stabilize the polyol, such that the polyol does not degrade at a bottom hole temperature.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2020Publication date: April 22, 2021Applicant: Tetra Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Arthur G. Mack, Stanley Gunawan, Katrina Schultz
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Publication number: 20210040372Abstract: A composition for use in a wellbore activity, the composition comprising a stabilized monovalent iodide brine, the stabilized monovalent iodide brine comprises a monovalent salt system, the monovalent salt system comprises a monovalent iodide; a primary iodide stabilizer, the primary iodide stabilizer operable to remove free iodine, prevent the formation of free iodine, and suppress TCT; and an aqueous fluid, where the stabilized monovalent iodide brine has a density greater than 10 lb/gal, where the stabilized monovalent iodide brine has a TCT of less than or equal to 70 deg F.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2020Publication date: February 11, 2021Applicant: Tetra Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Arthur G. Mack, Drew A. Fowler
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Patent number: 10851278Abstract: A composition for use in a wellbore activity, the composition comprising a stabilized monovalent iodide brine, the stabilized monovalent iodide brine comprises a monovalent salt system, the monovalent salt system comprises a monovalent iodide; a primary iodide stabilizer, the primary iodide stabilizer operable to remove free iodine, prevent the formation of free iodine, and suppress TCT; and an aqueous fluid, where the stabilized monovalent iodide brine has a density greater than 10 lb/gal, where the stabilized monovalent iodide brine has a TCT of less than or equal to 70 deg F.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2017Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: Tetra Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Arthur G. Mack, Drew A. Fowler