Inventors:
Gary L. Mason - El Lago TX, US
Assignee:
KELLOGG BROWN & ROOT LLC - Houston TX
International Classification:
B01J 38/02, C10C 3/02, B01J 8/18, G05D 11/00, C07C 4/06
US Classification:
502 56, 13756511, 137590, 137861, 137 4, 585653, 422140, 208 40, 208390
Abstract:
Systems and methods for storing and handling slurries are provided. The surge drum system for storing a slurry can include a storage vessel having a first end, a second end, and at least one wall surrounding an internal volume between the first and second ends. The system can also include a slurry inlet and a slurry outlet, both in fluid communication with the internal volume. A recirculation inlet can be in fluid communication with the internal volume at the first end of the storage vessel. The system can also include a pump having a suction line in fluid communication with the outlet. A discharge line of the pump can be in fluid communication with an outlet valve and a recirculation valve that can be in fluid communication with the recirculation inlet.