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AUTOMATED CLOSED LOOP FLOWBACK AND SEPARATION SYSTEM

  • US 20100206560A1
  • Filed: 04/28/2010
  • Published: 08/19/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/29/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of separating and controlling the flow of fluids in an oil and gas well system, the method comprising the steps of:

  • a) routing the flow of fluids to a sandbuster to remove solid materials from the fluid;

    b) routing the flow of fluids from the sandbuster to one or more blast choke barrels;

    c) monitoring fluid pressures in predetermined locations in the one or more blast choke barrels;

    d) adjusting the flow of fluids through the one or more blast choke barrels based on the monitored pressures;

    e) routing the flow of fluids from the one or more blast choke barrels to a closed loop separation tank; and

    f) separating the flow of fluids into a remaining solid material, produced water, produced oil, and gas.

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