Electrostatic particulate coating methods and apparatus for fracturing fluids

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8978759
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13597178

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A method and apparatus for making up fracturing fluid with coated proppant applies opposed electrical charges to the proppant and its coating to create a uniform coating without extensive mechanical mixing, and additionally, the method applies opposed electrical charges to the coated proppant and fracturing fluid to enhance mixing.

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  • HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERVICES, INC.

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Neal, Kenneth Gregory Duncan, US 3 226
Nguyen, Philip D Duncan, US 519 18432

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