Modular Tank Construction and Deconstruction Methods and Tools For Use Therein
AssigneeChevron U.S.A. Inc.
InventorAlbert Eugene Butterfield, IV
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Abstract
Disclosed is a deconstructable water storage tank assembled using modular components including wall panels, a base ring and a membrane for use in large volume fluid transfer operations such as hydraulic fracturing. Also disclosed are methods and tools for assembling the tank for use at a first hydraulic fracturing site, and disassembling and transporting the tank components for redeployment at a second hydraulic fracturing site. A fluid management system is also disclosed utilizing the deconstructable storage tank.
Claims8
A bolt hole alignment tool, comprising:
- a. an elongated bar having two ends and having a first tapered portion at one end, a strikeable head portion at the other end, a non-tapered cylindrical portion adjacent the first tapered portion and a second tapered portion adjacent and between the non-tapered cylindrical portion and the strikeable head portion;
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- b. a handle secured to the second tapered portion of the elongated bar.
A bolt positioning tool for use in constructing a deconstructable tank for storing fluid used in hydraulic fracturing operations or other high volume fluid transfer operations, comprising:
- a. an elongated rod having two ends and having a bolt holding block fixed at one end and a handle at the other end;
- b. a fulcrum supporting the elongated rod between the bolt holding block and the handle;
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- c. a mounting fixture for securing the elongated rod to the fulcrum.
A bolt positioning tool for use in constructing a deconstructable tank for storing fluid used in hydraulic fracturing operations or other high volume fluid transfer operations, comprising:
- a. a bolt holding block having a shape to partially enclose a bolt head and having a magnet therein for holding a bolt head therein;
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- b. a handle attached to the bolt holding block.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.