Power sources and transmission networks for auxiliary equipment onboard hydraulic fracturing units and associated methods

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 11859482
APP PUB NO 20230203927A1
SERIAL NO

18116383

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Embodiments of systems and methods disclosed provide a hydraulic fracturing unit that includes a reciprocating plunger pump configured to pump a fracturing fluid and a powertrain configured to power the reciprocating plunger pump. The powertrain includes a prime mover and a drivetrain, the prime mover including a gas turbine engine. The hydraulic fracturing unit also includes auxiliary equipment configured to support operation of the hydraulic fracturing unit including the reciprocating plunger pump and the powertrain. A power system is configured to power the auxiliary equipment. The power system includes a power source and a power network. The power source is configured to generate power for the auxiliary equipment. The power network is coupled to the power source and the auxiliary equipment, and configured to deliver the power generated by the power source to the auxiliary equipment. Associated systems including a plurality of hydraulic fracturing units are also provided.

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BJ ENERGY SOLUTIONS LLC2001 TIMBERLOCH PLACE SUITE 350 THE WOODLANDS TX 77380

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  • 2023 Application Filing Year
  • H02K Class
  • 2043 Applications Filed
  • 369 Patents Issued To-Date
  • 18.07 % Issued To-Date
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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Foster, Joseph Houston, US 103 2034
Rodriguez-Ramon, Ricardo Houston, US 164 3546
Tew, Nicholas Houston, US 31 576
Yeung, Tony Houston, US 203 4015

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