Dual engine parallel pumping trailer system

Abstract

In one or more arrangements, a pumping system is presented having a plurality of pumps with inlets and outlets, wherein liquid enters the pumps through the inlets and exists the pumps through the outlets. In one or more arrangements, the pumping system has a plurality of engines configured to provide power to the plurality of pumps. In one or more arrangements, the pumping system has a plurality of tubes connected to the plurality of pumps such that liquid exiting the plurality of pumps flows through the plurality of tubes. In one or more arrangements, the plurality of tubes, and liquid flowing through the plurality of tubes, converge at an intersection. In one or more arrangements, the pumping system has a baffle positioned at the intersection to smooth the convergence of the liquid flowing through the plurality of tubes.

What is claimed: 
     
         1 . A pumping system comprising:
 a plurality of pumps;   the plurality of pumps having inlets;   the plurality of pumps having outlets;   wherein liquid is configured to enter the plurality of pumps through the inlets and exit the plurality of pumps through the outlets;   a plurality of engines;   wherein the plurality of engines are configured to provide power to the plurality of pumps;   a plurality of tubes;   wherein the plurality of tubes are operably connected to the outlets such that the liquid exiting the plurality of pumps flows through the plurality of tubes in a parallel manner;   wherein the plurality of tubes converge at an intersection and flow into an output tube;   wherein the liquid flowing through the plurality of tubes converge at the intersection;   a baffle;   wherein the baffle is positioned at the intersection;   wherein the baffle extends a distance into the output tube; and   wherein the baffle is configured to smooth the convergence of the liquid flowing through the plurality of tubes.   
     
     
         2 . The pumping system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a trailer;   wherein the plurality of pumps are operably connected to the trailer;   wherein the plurality of engines are operably connected to the trailer;   wherein the plurality of tubes are operably connected to the trailer;   wherein the trailer is configured to support the plurality of pumps, the plurality of engines, and the plurality of tubes;   wherein the trailer is transportable.   
     
     
         3 . The pumping system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 the plurality of tubes includes a first tube and a second tube;   wherein the baffle is configured to prevent the liquid flowing through the first tube from disturbing the liquid flowing through the second tube when the liquid flowing through the plurality of tubes converge at the intersection; and   wherein the baffle is configured to prevent the liquid flowing through the second tube from disturbing the liquid flowing through the first tube when the liquid flowing through the plurality of tubes converge at the intersection.   
     
     
         4 . The pumping system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 the plurality of tubes includes a first tube and a second tube;   wherein the baffle is configured to prevent the liquid flowing through the first tube from entering the second tube;   wherein the baffle is configured to prevent the liquid flowing through the second tube from entering the first tube.   
     
     
         5 . The pumping system of  claim 1 , wherein the baffle helps to create a venturi effect in an event that flow rates of the liquid flowing through the plurality of tubes vary. 
     
     
         6 . The pumping system of  claim 1 , wherein the liquid enters the plurality of pumps at an inlet pressure, wherein the liquid is expelled from the plurality of pumps at an outlet pressure, and wherein the outlet pressure is greater than the inlet pressure. 
     
     
         7 . The pumping system of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a control system;   wherein the control system is configured to monitor and control a pressure and a flow rate of the liquid moving through the pumping system.   
     
     
         8 . A pumping system comprising:
 a first pump;   the first pump having an inlet;   the first pump having an outlet;   wherein liquid is configured to enter the first pump through the inlet of the first pump and exit the first pump through the outlet of the first pump;   a first engine;   wherein the first engine is configured to provide power to the first pump;   a first tube;   wherein the first tube is operably connected to the outlet of the first pump such that the liquid exiting the first pump flows through the first tube;   a second pump;   the second pump having an inlet;   the second pump having an outlet;   wherein the liquid is configured to enter the second pump through the inlet of the second pump and exit the second pump through the outlet of the second pump;   a second engine;   wherein the second engine is configured to provide power to the second pump;   a second tube;   wherein the second tube is operably connected to the outlet of the second pump such that the liquid exiting the second pump flows through the second tube;   wherein the first tube and the second tube converge at an intersection and flow into a third tube;   wherein the liquid flowing through the first tube and the liquid flowing through the second tube converge at the intersection;   a baffle;   wherein the baffle is positioned at the intersection;   wherein in the event that the first pump and the second pump operate at different speeds, the baffle is configured to reduce differences between flow rates through the first tube and the second tube by:
 inducing a first Venturi effect to increase a flow of liquid from the first tube when the flow rate in the second tube is greater than the flow rate in the first tube; and 
 Inducing a second Venturi effect to increase a flow of liquid from the second tube when the flow rate in the first tube is greater than the flow rate in the second tube. 
   
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein the baffle is configured to prevent the liquid flowing through the first tube from entering the second tube in an event that a pressure in the second tube is less than a pressure in the first tube; and
 wherein the baffle is configured to prevent the liquid flowing through the second tube from entering the first tube in an event that a pressure in the first tube is less than a pressure in the second tube.   
     
     
         10 . The pumping system of  claim 8 , further comprising:
 a trailer;   wherein the first pump and the second pump are operably connected to the trailer;   wherein the first engine and the second engine are operably connected to the trailer;   wherein the first tube and the second tube are operably connected to the trailer;   wherein the trailer is configured to support the first pump, the second pump, the first engine, the second engine, the first tube, and the second tube;   wherein the trailer is transportable.   
     
     
         11 . The pumping system of  claim 8 , further comprising:
 wherein the baffle is configured to prevent the liquid flowing through the first tube from disturbing the liquid flowing through the second tube when the liquid flowing through the first tube and the second tube converge at the intersection; and   wherein the baffle is configured to prevent the liquid flowing through the second tube from disturbing the liquid flowing through the first tube when the liquid flowing through the first tube and the second tube converge at the intersection.   
     
     
         12 . The pumping system of  claim 8 , wherein the baffle helps to create a venturi effect in an event that flow rates of the liquid flowing through the first tube and the second tube vary. 
     
     
         13 . The pumping system of  claim 8 , wherein the liquid enters the first pump and the second pump at an inlet pressure, wherein the liquid is expelled from the first pump and the second pump at an outlet pressure, and wherein the outlet pressure is greater than the inlet pressure. 
     
     
         14 . The pumping system of  claim 8 , further comprising:
 a control system;   wherein the control system is configured to monitor and control a pressure and a flow rate of the liquid moving through the pumping system.   
     
     
         15 . The pumping system of  claim 8 , wherein the baffle extends a distance into the third tube and is configured to direct a first flow of liquid from the first tube and a second flow of liquid from the second tube into parallel directions prior to the first flow and the second flow converging in the third tube. 
     
     
         16 . The pumping system of  claim 8 , wherein a first path from the first tube, through the intersection, and into the third tube is symmetrical to a second path from the second tube, through the intersection, and into the third tube. 
     
     
         17 . The pumping system of  claim 8 , wherein the baffle is a planar member extending between a fixed end and a free end; 
       wherein the fixed end is connected to a wall at the intersection that is located between the first tube and the second tube. 
     
     
         18 . The pumping system of  claim 8 , wherein the baffle is a vertically-oriented planar member extending between a fixed end and a free end; 
       wherein the fixed end is connected to a wall at the intersection that is located between the first tube and the second tube. 
     
     
         19 . The pumping system of  claim 8 , wherein the baffle extends a distance into the output tube. 
     
     
         20 . A pumping trailer system comprising:
 a trailer,   a first engine connected to the trailer;   a first pump connected to the first engine;   a first tube connected to the first pump;   wherein the first tube has a first diameter;   the first tube configured to receive pressurized fluid from the first pump;   a second engine connected to the trailer;   a second pump connected to the second engine;   a second tube connected to the second pump;   wherein the second tube has a second diameter;   the second tube configured to receive pressurized fluid from the second pump;   a generally Y-shaped intersection configured to connect the first tube and the second tube fluidly connect to a third tube;   wherein the third tube has a third diameter;   wherein the third diameter is larger than the first diameter of the first tube;   wherein the third diameter is larger than the second diameter of the second tube;   wherein the y-shaped intersection is configured to increase in diameter from the first diameter at a first end, where the first tube and the second tube connect to the Y-shaped intersection to the second diameter at a second end, wherein the third tube connects to the Y-shaped intersection;   a baffle;   wherein the baffle is a generally planar shaped member that connects at a fixed end to the where interior walls of first tube and second tube meet to form the intersection and extends a distance away from first tube and second tube before terminating at a free end;   
       wherein the free end of the generally planar shaped baffle extends a distance into the third tube;
 wherein the baffle positioned at the intersection of the first tube and the second tube smooths the convergence of flow of pressurized fluid from the first pump through the first tube and from the second pump through the second tube into the third tube. 
 
     
     
         21 . The pumping system of  claim 20 , wherein the first tube and the second tube come together at the intersection at approximately  45  degree angles relative to the third tube. 
     
     
         22 . The pumping system of  claim 20 , wherein the generally planar shaped baffle is vertically oriented. 
     
     
         23 . The pumping system of  claim 20 , wherein the first tube and the second tube connect to the third tube in a generally symmetric manner.