US2014124162A1PendingUtilityA1

Mobile Heat Dispersion Apparatus and Process

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: Nov 5, 2012Filed: Nov 5, 2012Published: May 8, 2014
Est. expiryNov 5, 2032(~6.3 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Andrew B. Leavitt
E21B 43/2607F16L 53/32E21B 36/00F28F 9/00
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Abstract

A mobile heat dispersion system for preventing liquid conduits from freezing in cold environments, such as on frac pads, including a self-contained heating system formed of a forced air heater operatively connected to a fabric heat duct system and a heat entrapment cage enclosing both the liquid conduit to be protected and the fabric heat duct system, and a process for use thereof.

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         1 . A frac pad comprising at least one conduit containing a water-based liquid and a heat dispersion system for preventing the water-based liquid from thickening or freezing when exposed to cold temperatures, the heat dispersion system comprising at least one heat dispersion duct adjacent the at least one conduit and a heat entrapment cage for entrapping dispersed heat, the heat entrapment cage partially or wholly enclosing both the conduit and the duct as a single enclosed unit. 
     
     
         2 . The frac pad of  claim 1  wherein the at least one conduit comprises at least one of a pipe, a hose, a manifold, a valve and a pump. 
     
     
         3 . The frac pad of  claim 1  wherein the heat dispersion system comprises a heating system including a forced air heater operatively connected to a self-contained fabric duct system. 
     
     
         4 . The frac pad of  claim 3  wherein the fabric duct system comprises an air permeable fabric duct system through which heat dissipates. 
     
     
         5 . The frac pad of  claim 3  wherein the fabric duct system comprises vent holes in the duct system for release of heat. 
     
     
         6 . The frac pad of  claim 3  wherein the fabric duct system comprises an air permeable fabric duct system through which heat dissipates and vent holes through which heat is released. 
     
     
         7 . The frac pad of  claim 3  wherein the heat entrapment cage comprises a metal frame. 
     
     
         8 . The frac pad of  claim 7  wherein the heat entrapment cage comprises an aluminum frame covered by a substantially air-impermeable, non-porous plastic sheeting. 
     
     
         9 . The frac pad of  claim 6  wherein the heat entrapment cage is insulated. 
     
     
         10 . The frac pad of  claim 1  wherein the at least one conduit and the at least one heat dispersion duct lie on the ground and the heat entrapment cage is three-sided to enclose the at least one conduit and the at least one duct as a single enclosed unit. 
     
     
         11 . A mobile heat dispersion system for use outdoors for protecting at least one liquid conduit from cold temperatures, which comprises (1) a self-contained heating system including a forced air heater operatively coupled to a self-contained fabric duct system through which heat dissipates and (2) a heat entrapment cage to enclose both the fabric duct system and the at least one liquid conduit to be protected from cold temperatures as a single enclosed unit. 
     
     
         12 . The mobile heat dispersion system of  claim 11  in which the at least one liquid conduit comprises at least one of a pipe, a hose, a manifold, a valve and a pump. 
     
     
         13 . The mobile heat dispersion system of  claim 11  wherein the at least one liquid conduit contains an aqueous-based liquid. 
     
     
         14 . The mobile heat dispersion system of  claim 11  wherein the duct system comprises an air permeable fabric duct system through which heat dissipates. 
     
     
         15 . The mobile heat dispersion system of  claim 11  wherein the duct system comprises vent holes in the duct system for release of heat. 
     
     
         16 . The mobile heat dispersion system of  claim 11  wherein the duct system comprises an air permeable fabric duct system through which heat dissipates and vent holes through which heat is released. 
     
     
         17 . The mobile heat dispersion system of  claim 11  wherein the heat entrapment cage comprises a metal frame. 
     
     
         18 . The mobile heat dispersion system of  claim 17  wherein the heat entrapment cage comprises an aluminum frame covered by a substantially air impermeable, non-porous plastic sheeting. 
     
     
         19 . The mobile heat dispersion system of  claim 17  wherein the heat entrapment cage is insulated. 
     
     
         20 . The mobile heat dispersion system of  claim 11  wherein the heat entrapment cage is three-sided to enclose the at least one liquid conduit and the duct system as a single enclosed unit on three sides. 
     
     
         21 . A process for protecting a liquid within a conduit from cold temperatures comprising positioning a self-contained heat dispersion system adjacent said conduit, said heat dispersion system comprising a forced air heater operatively connected to a duct system, enclosing both said conduit and said duct system as a single enclosed unit within a heat entrapment cage, forcing heated air out of said duct system and trapping and enclosing heated air within the heat entrapment cage to protect the liquid from cold temperatures. 
     
     
         22 . The process of  claim 21  in which the conduit comprises at least one of a pipe, a hose, a manifold, a valve and a pump. 
     
     
         23 . The process of  claim 21  wherein the liquid is an aqueous-based liquid. 
     
     
         24 . The process of  claim 21  wherein the duct system comprises an air permeable fabric duct system through which heat dissipates. 
     
     
         25 . The process of  claim 21  wherein the duct system comprises vent holes in the duct system for release of heat. 
     
     
         26 . The process of  claim 21  wherein the duct system comprises an air permeable fabric duct system through which heat dissipates and vent holes through which heat is released. 
     
     
         27 . The process of  claim 21  wherein the heat entrapment cage comprises a metal frame. 
     
     
         28 . The process of  claim 27  wherein the heat entrapment cage comprises an aluminum frame covered by a substantially air-impermeable, non-porous plastic sheeting. 
     
     
         29 . The process of  claim 27  wherein the heat entrapment cage is insulated. 
     
     
         30 . The process of  claim 21  wherein the heat entrapment cage is three-sided to enclose the conduit and the duct system as a single enclosed unit on three sides.

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