Viscous fluid dilution system and method thereof

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9452394
APP PUB NO 20140364346A1
SERIAL NO

13911296

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A dilution system for a hydraulic fracturing fluid, the dilution system including a dilution manifold; a hydration unit configured to provide a source of liquid; a diluent line connecting the hydration unit to the dilution manifold. A diluent flow control valve on the diluent line. A hydration tank configured to hydrate a mixed additive. A gravity-driven viscous fluid line connecting an exit of the hydration tank to the dilution manifold. A viscous fluid flow meter on the viscous fluid line; and, a viscous fluid control valve on the viscous fluid line. Also included is a method of processing a fracturing fluid.

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BAKER HUGHES HOLDINGS LLC17021 ALDINE WESTFIELD HOUSTON TX 77073

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Gloria, Abel A Pinehurst, US 2 25
Lambert, Bryan Scott The Woodlands, US 10 72
Weinstein, Jeremy L Tomball, US 6 47

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