Abstract: A virtual life meter can track the operational status of equipment used in the oil and gas industry. Historical characteristics corresponding to usage of one or more fracking devices may be received. A feature set can be generated for each fracking device using the historical characteristics. The feature sets can be used to train a machine-learning model training. Once trained, operational characteristics for fracking devices may be received and processed using the trained machine-learning model. The machine-learning model can be used to generate service objects for the fracking devices using the operational characteristics. The service objects provide an indication of an amount of time operational life remaining for each fracking device. Upon receiving a request for operational characteristics for a particular fracking device, the corresponding service object associated with the particular fracking device can be transmitted.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for collection of particulate matter includes a plenum chamber formed in an funnel or a frustum configuration that discharges into a distribution chute assembly. The distribution chute assembly includes a number of individual chutes, each equipped with a circular collar or collar groove at the outlet which facilitates the attachment of the cylindrical dust collection sacks. The plenum chamber, distribution chute assembly, and individual dust collection sacks are carried by a frame assembly.