Transportable Dual Phase Mixture Generator for High Pressure Foam Slurry
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current foaming processes in oil field well servicing require extensive equipment setups and multiple personnel, leading to reduced efficiency and compromised safety due to the need for multiple equipment handlings and pipe connections at the wellsite.
Innovation Solution
A transportable platform-mounted dual phase mixture generator system that combines a mixing chamber with high-pressure inlets and outlets for base fluids and gases, reducing the need for extensive equipment and personnel by generating high-pressure dual phase mixtures efficiently and safely at the wellsite.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional cementing equipment and specialized foam generation equipment are used separately at the wellsite, then foam generation capability is achieved, but equipment complexity and the number of personnel required increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines conventional cementing equipment with specialized foam generation equipment into a single integrated system. The mixing chamber receives both base fluid (cement slurry) and gas (foaming agent) through separate inlets and combines them to generate foam in-situ at the wellsite, eliminating the need for separate foam generation equipment and reducing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The integrated system performs multiple functions: it can generate foam by combining base fluid and gas, it can deliver the foam through the mixing chamber outlet, and it can be transported to different wellsites using the transportable platform. This multi-functionality replaces what previously required multiple separate equipment pieces.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple equipment handlings and pipe connections are performed at the wellsite, then foam operations can be conducted, but operational efficiency decreases and safety is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
By integrating the foam generation function into the cementing equipment, the system eliminates multiple pipe connections and equipment handlings. The base fluid and gas are combined in a single mixing chamber at the wellsite, reducing the number of connection points and operational steps required.
Solution Approach 2:
The system is designed to be transported to the wellsite as a complete integrated unit, with all necessary components (mixing chamber, inlets, outlets, pumps) pre-assembled. This preliminary configuration reduces on-site assembly requirements and minimizes the time and complexity of equipment setup.
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional equipment setup is used at the wellsite, then foam generation is achieved, but the amount of equipment handling and time required increases
Solution Approach 1:
The entire foam generation system is pre-assembled and integrated onto a transportable platform before deployment. The mixing chamber, inlets, outlets, and pumping systems are configured in advance, allowing the system to be transported as a single unit and rapidly deployed at the wellsite without extensive on-site assembly.
Solution Approach 2:
By combining all foam generation components into a single integrated system, the patent eliminates the need for multiple separate equipment pieces that would require individual setup and connection. The unified design reduces the overall setup time and simplifies deployment procedures.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This solution simplifies the foaming process by minimizing equipment and pipe handling, enhancing operational efficiency and safety while producing high-quality foamed cement slurries for oil field operations.
Implementation Method 1
introducing a base fluid into the first inlet under high pressure, introducing a gas into the second inlet under high pressure, combining the base fluid with the gas in the mixing chamber to generate a high pressure dual phase mixture
Data Source
AI summary
The current application discloses methods and systems for generating high pressure dual phase mixture. In some embodiments, the methods and systems involve mounting a dual phase mixture generator on a transportable platform wherein the dual phase mixture generator comprises a mixing chamber connected with at least a first inlet, a second inlet, and a first outlet. A first container and a first pump are also mounted on the transportable platform wherein the first pump is operably connected with the first container. The transportable platform and the mounted equipments are then deployed at a wellsite. A base fluid is pumped into the first inlet under high pressure, and a gas is pumped into the second inlet under high pressure. The base fluid and the gas is combined in the mixing chamber to generate a high pressure dual phase mixture, which is then discharged via the outlet.