ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR MANIFOLD TO MINIMIZE VIBRATION
First Claim
1. An oil field fluid transportation system, comprising:
- a first skid module having a support frame;
a first portion of a first manifold coupled to the frame;
a fluid fitting fluidicly coupled to the first portion of the first manifold; and
an adjustable coupler that couples the fluid fitting, the first portion of the first manifold, or a combination thereof to the frame, the adjustable coupler being adjustable for an amount of compression, tension, or both on the fluid fitting, the first portion of the first manifold, or a combination thereof coupled to the frame to change a natural frequency of at least a portion of the system.
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Abstract
The disclosure provides an adjustable modular skid system with a plurality of skid modules to support oil field fluid components, such as manifolds, mixing blocks, collection blocks, fracturing pumps, piping and connections, and other devices used to transport water, sand slurries, gas, oil, or other fluids in oil field applications. The skid system has vibration adjusting features. The skid modules can be coupled together through piping and relevant connections at the well site. If appropriate, the skid modules can be supported on pilings or other foundational supports. The system can be assembled remotely, started and tested, partially disassembled into the skid modules, and then installed at the well site with minimal additional effort by generally providing lines and connections between the modules. Excessive vibrations in the system can be reduced by adjusting an overall stiffness of the system to change a natural frequency of the system.
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1. An oil field fluid transportation system, comprising:
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a first skid module having a support frame; a first portion of a first manifold coupled to the frame; a fluid fitting fluidicly coupled to the first portion of the first manifold; and an adjustable coupler that couples the fluid fitting, the first portion of the first manifold, or a combination thereof to the frame, the adjustable coupler being adjustable for an amount of compression, tension, or both on the fluid fitting, the first portion of the first manifold, or a combination thereof coupled to the frame to change a natural frequency of at least a portion of the system. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A method of supporting an oil field fluid transportation system, comprising:
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obtaining a first skid module having a support frame; coupling a first portion of a first manifold to the frame; to coupling a fluid fitting fluidicly to the first portion of the first manifold; and changing a natural frequency of at least a portion of the system by adjusting an amount of compression, tension, or both on the coupling of the fluid fitting, the first portion of the first manifold, or a combination thereof to the frame. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9)
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