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Process control system using remote computer and local site control computers for mixing a proppant with a fluid

Patent 4916631 Issued on April 10, 1990. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject April 10, 2007. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

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Application

No. 947099 filed on 12/24/1986

US Classes:

700/265, Nonreactive mixing process (e.g., mixing cement, preparing solution, diluting chemical)700/42Proportional-Integral-Derivative (P-I-D)

Examiners

Primary: Jablon, Clark A.

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Foreign Patent References

  • 637629 CA. 03/13/1962
  • 2626411 DE. 12/13/1977
  • 0148264 DD 05/13/1981
  • 667957 SU. 06/13/1979
  • 1064761 GB. 04/13/1967

International Classes

G06F 015/46
G06G 007/58
G05D 011/02
G05D 011/08

Abstract

A process control system for mixing a proppant with a fluid includes a remote control computer located remotely from where the process is to be performed, and a monitor computer and a local control computer both located where the process is to be performed. An LAN cable connects the remote control computer to the monitor and local control computers. The desired concentration value of the proppant in the fluid is entered into the remote control computer. The monitor computer sends measured values to the local control computer which generates a control signal to a sand screw to provide the desired concentration value.

Other References

  • Marathe, A. D. et al., "Hardware Link Directs Multicomputer Interactions in Process Control", Computer Design, vol. 18, No. 2, Feb. 1979, 93-101
  • "Programmable Optimum Density (POD) Blender", described in a brochure entitled Precision Meets Dependability for the Perfect Mix, (TSL-5011, ICN-101675000), from Dowell Schlumberger
  • Advertisement from Petroleum Management headed "The POD Has Landed"
  • Bulletin of the University of Utah, Nov. 1964, "Storage and Flow of Solids", by Andrew W. Jenik
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