IP Library Granted Patent US 9,834,452
Granted Patent B1
US 9,834,452 · App. 15/661,548 · Granted Dec 5, 2017

Automated water treatment trailer for processing multiple fluids simultaneously

Inventors: Burl Fuller (Midland, TX); Jerry Fuller (Midland, TX); Mark Clifton (Midland, TX); Jose Luna (Midland, TX); Jose Marquez (Midland, TX); Edy Redmon (Midland, TX)
Assignee: Performance Chemical Company
C02F1/008C02F1/50C02F1/76C02F5/08C02F2201/008C02F2209/03C02F2209/40C02F2303/04
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Patent No.
US 9,834,452
App. No.
15/661,548
Granted
Dec 5, 2017
Kind
B1
Abstract

A secure automated water treatment trailer and method of inserting chemical in a pipeline, the trailer having a frame with at least one axle and a tongue, a base, a plurality of connected walls, a weather proof top engaging each of the plurality of connected walls opposite the base forming an enclosure, a pair of locking doors, a plurality of discharge ports, a plurality of suction ports, a charging port, a skid, a plurality of a controller in communication with each of the pumps and a network, a plurality of pressure gauges, a generator, a plurality of valves, and a plurality of back pressure valves. The secure automated water treatment trailer automatically processes multiple fluids simultaneously into the pipeline. Each fluid has fluid characteristics and a specific gravity.

Claims (27)

1. An automated water treatment trailer for processing multiple fluids simultaneously, each fluid with a fluid characteristic and a specific gravity, the automated water treatment trailer comprising:

a. a frame with at least one axle, and a tongue for connecting the frame to a tow vehicle;

b. a base creating a floor, mounted to the frame;

c. a plurality of connected walls mounted to the base;

d. a weather-proof top engaging each of the plurality of connected walls opposite the base forming an enclosure;

e. a pair of locking doors, each door mounted into a respective one of the plurality of connected walls;

f. a plurality of discharge ports mounted in one of the connected walls;

g. a plurality of suction ports equal to the quantity of the plurality discharge ports mounted in one of the plurality of connected walls, each suction port connected to a chemical tote mounted on at least one adjacent structure for pulling chemicals from the chemical tote;

h. a manifold mounted to a water pipe and in fluid connection with the discharge ports configured to control flow fluid from the discharge ports into the water pipe;

i. at least one charging port mounted in one of the plurality of connecting walls for charging a client device from inside or outside the enclosure, wherein the charging port connects to a power supply;

j. a plurality of pumps mounted in the enclosure and connected in parallel, each a pump of the plurality of pumps configured to pull chemical from a respective one of the chemical totes and flow the chemical to a respective one of the plurality of discharge ports simultaneously;

k. a controller in communication with each pump of the plurality of pumps and a network to communicate with at least one client device for remote monitoring and control;

l. a plurality of pressure gauges, each pressure gauge measuring discharge fluid flowing from a pump of the plurality of pumps, each pressure gauge in communication with the controller;

m. a power supply electrically connected to the plurality of first pumps, the controller and the charging port;

n. a plurality of valves; each valve fluidly engaging one of the plurality of suction ports; and

o. a plurality of back pressure valves, each back pressure valve mounted to one of the first valves, wherein the automated water treatment trailer is operable for automatically providing different fluid flows at remotely controllable pressures related to fluid characteristics and specific gravity and pressure in the water pipe.

2. The automated water treatment trailer of claim 1 , comprising from three to five discharge ports for simultaneously engaging the water pipe.

3. The automated water treatment trailer of claim 1 , comprising a skid mounted in the enclosure for supporting the plurality of pumps above the frame.

4. The automated water treatment trailer of claim 1 , wherein each chemical tote comprises a second valve to control flow of chemicals from the chemical tote to one of the pumps.

5. The automated water treatment trailer of claim 1 , wherein each pump comprises a pump controller with a display, a pump flow meter, a pump stroke counter, a power indicator, an increase flow button, a decrease flow button, and an alarm indicator.

6. The automated water treatment trailer of claim 1 , comprising a locking device connected to each locking door for securely locking the enclosure.

7. The automated water treatment trailer of claim 1 , comprising a respective surge protector mounted between the pump controller and the power supply for each pump of the plurality of pumps.

8. The automated water treatment trailer of claim 1 , comprising at least one brake for each axle.

9. The automated water treatment trailer of claim 1 , comprising a plurality of lights, the plurality of lights each comprising a member selected from the group: consisting of running lights, brake lights and turning lights, clearance lights, fender lights and security lights.

10. The automated water treatment trailer of claim 1 , comprising a suction conduit mounted between each chemical tote and suction port.

11. The automated water treatment trailer of claim 1 , comprising a discharge conduit mounted between each discharge port of the plurality of discharge ports and the manifold.

12. The automated water treatment trailer of claim 1 , wherein the first valves comprise valves selected from the group consisting of a ball valve, a check valve, a butterfly valve, rotary valve, or a three way valve.

Assignments (5)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jul 31, 2026
From: PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: PERFORMANCE CHEMICAL COMPANY
Reel/Frame 075490/0887 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 8, 2024
From: PERFORMANCE CHEMICAL COMPANY
To: PNC BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Reel/Frame 068838/0247 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 2, 2024
From: PERFORMANCE CHEMICAL COMPANY
To: GLADSTONE BUSINESS LOAN, LLC
Reel/Frame 068771/0184 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 10, 2018
From: FULLER, BURL; FULLER, JERRY; CLIFTON, MARK; LUNA, JOSE; MARQUEZ, JOSE; REDMON, EDY
To: PERFORMANCE CHEMICAL COMPANY
Reel/Frame 047050/0272 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Nov 1, 2017
From: FULLER, BURL; FULLER, JERRY; CLIFTON, MARK; LUNA, JOSE; MARQUEZ, JOSE; REDMON, EDY
To: PERFORMANCE CHEMICAL COMPANY
Reel/Frame 044641/0204 →
Continuity (1)
Provisional Application 62491024 · Apr 27, 2017