Trailer-Mounted Chemical Mixing Plant With Inline Homogenization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional mobile mixing plants for oilfield operations require dedicated mixing tanks and pumps, which occupy space, add weight, and slow down the delivery process due to the time needed for fluid mixing.
Innovation Solution
A trailer-mounted mobile chemical mixing plant utilizing an in-line pumping system that eliminates the need for mixing tanks and dedicated pumps, featuring a fluid conduit connecting a chemical pump to a homogenization pump for direct mixing and hydration, along with a control room and generator for monitoring and power supply.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If mixing tanks and dedicated pumps are used, then chemical mixing can be performed, but space on the trailer is occupied and weight is increased
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the mixing function into the existing fluid conduit system by using an in-line homogenization pump that combines chemical injection with fluid homogenization in a single integrated system, eliminating the need for separate mixing tanks and dedicated pumps for each tank
Solution Approach 2:
The in-line homogenization pump serves multiple functions simultaneously: it injects chemical from the container, mixes the chemical with the fluid in the conduit, and homogenizes the mixture - replacing what would traditionally require separate dedicated pumps for each mixing tank
2Ease of manufacture
If mixing tanks and dedicated pumps are used, then chemical mixing can be performed, but the delivery process is slowed down
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the mixing function from the tank-based system and relocates it to an in-line homogenization pump that processes fluid directly in the conduit, eliminating the time delay associated with transferring fluid between tanks and enabling continuous mixing during delivery
Solution Approach 2:
The in-line homogenization pump enables continuous mixing action as fluid passes through the conduit, eliminating the intermittent mixing cycles required by tank systems and maintaining constant mixing efficiency throughout the delivery process
3Ease of manufacture
If mixing tanks are used, then chemicals can be stored and mixed, but extra weight is added to the trailer
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the heavy mixing tank component from the system and replaces it with a lightweight in-line homogenization pump that performs the same mixing function without requiring large-volume storage containers, significantly reducing the overall weight of the mobile mixing plant
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 reduces space and weight, expediting the mixing process, saving time and fuel costs by eliminating the need for mixing tanks and dedicated pumps, while ensuring optimal chemical distribution and viscosity monitoring.
Implementation Method 1
a chemical pump for withdrawing the chemical from the container and directing the chemical into the fluid conduit for mixing with the fluid in the fluid conduit
Implementation Method 2
a homogenization pump for pumping the chemical mixture in the fluid conduit out of the mobile chemical mixing plant
Implementation Method 3
the homogenization pump is an in-line homogenization rotary/worm pump
Data Source
AI summary
A mobile chemical mixing plant includes an inlet for receiving fluid; a fluid conduit for conveying the fluid from the inlet; a container for containing a chemical therein; a chemical pump for withdrawing the chemical from the container and directing the chemical into the fluid conduit for mixing with the fluid in the fluid conduit to form a chemical mixture; and a homogenization pump for pumping the chemical mixture in the fluid conduit out of the mobile chemical mixing plant. The fluid conduit connects the chemical pump to the homogenization pump. The mobile chemical mixing plant is fixed to a trailer that is attachable to a vehicle. Because the fluid conduit directly connects the chemical pump to the homogenization pump, the mobile chemical mixing plant does not need an intervening mixing tank for mixing the fluid and the chemical.