Aggregate Delivery Unit

Abstract

A delivery unit for providing aggregate to a worksite, such as a wellsite location. The unit may include a mobile chassis for accommodating a plurality of modular containers which in turn house the aggregate. As such, a weight measurement device may be located between each container and the chassis so as to monitor aggregate levels within each container over time. The units may be particularly well suited for monitoring and controlling aggregate delivery during a fracturing operation at an oilfield. The modular containers may be of an interchangeable nature. Furthermore, a preferably wireless control device may be provided for monitoring and directing aggregate delivery from a relatively remote location.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S)[0001]This Patent Document claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 974,268, entitled Product Storage and Delivery Assembly, filed on Sep. 21, 2007, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.BACKGROUND[0002]The statements in this section merely provide background information related to the present disclosure and may not constitute prior art.[0003]Embodiments described relate to aggregate delivery units. In particular, embodiments employing modular configurations of containers for housing aggregate are described. The containers may be well suited for housing aggregate in the form of proppant or other materials for use in oilfield operations.BACKGROUND OF THE RELATED ART[0004]The statements in this section merely provide background information related to the present disclosure and may not constitute prior art.[0005]Exploring, drilling and completing hydrocarbon and other wells are gener...

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