Patents Assigned to Tetra Technologies, Inc.
  • Patent number: 12252943
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Virgilio Garcia Soule, James Matthew Watson, Brandon Scott Mitchell, Travis Martin Bahrt
  • Publication number: 20250074785
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2023
    Publication date: March 6, 2025
    Applicant: TETRA Technologies Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur Mack, Zheng Chai, Jermichael Anderson, Christina Botti Downing, Archie Vest
  • Patent number: 12194421
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2025
    Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Irl Richie, Scott Allen Richie, Leroy Joseph Detiveaux, Jr., Virgilio Garcia Soule, John Anthony Novotny
  • Patent number: 12158064
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2023
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2024
    Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Enrico J. Termine, Robert I. Richie
  • Patent number: 12066127
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Novotny, Scott Richie, Reza Talabi, Yannick Harvey
  • Patent number: 11920439
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Lee, Yannick Harvey
  • Patent number: 11827599
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Arthur G. Mack
  • Patent number: 11781408
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Enrico J. Termine, Robert I. Richie
  • Patent number: 11779937
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Virgilio Garcia Soule
  • Patent number: 11691112
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Irl Richie, Scott Allen Richie, Leroy Joseph Detiveaux, Jr., Virgilio Garcia Soule, John Anthony Novotny
  • Patent number: 11391134
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Enrico J. Termine, Robert I. Richie
  • Patent number: 11344897
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2022
    Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.
    Inventor: Virgilio Garcia Soule
  • Patent number: 11261706
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: David A. Lee, Yannick Harvey
  • Publication number: 20210348697
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2021
    Publication date: November 11, 2021
    Applicant: TETRA Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Novotny, Scott Richie, Reza Talabi, Yannick Harvey
  • Publication number: 20210238468
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Applicant: TETRA Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur G. Mack, Drew A. Fowler
  • Patent number: 11046509
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Novotny, Yannick Harvey, Dustin Downing, Robert Davis, Mark Ritchey
  • Patent number: 11015737
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: TETRA Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John Novotny, Scott Richie, Reza Talabi, Yannick Harvey
  • Publication number: 20210115316
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2020
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Applicant: Tetra Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur G. Mack, Stanley Gunawan, Katrina Schultz
  • Publication number: 20210040372
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Applicant: Tetra Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur G. Mack, Drew A. Fowler
  • Patent number: 10851278
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Tetra Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur G. Mack, Drew A. Fowler