APPARATUSES AND METHODS FOR SUPPLYING NATURAL GAS TO A FRAC WATER HEATER

摘要

Apparatuses and methods for heating well fracturing fluid using natural gas supplied to a frac water heater are provided. In some embodiments, portable separators can be tied into an existing, on-site, natural gas source and supply the heating unit's burner system with the producer's own produced natural gas (for example, sweet fuel gas). By using on-site sweet fuel gas, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) or diesel consumption and associated cartage costs can be reduced or eliminated. As such, the apparatuses and methods can also reduce the associated carbon footprint on the environment. In some embodiments, the apparatuses and methods can comprise a drying element to dry or condition the gas prior to use.

主权项

1. An apparatus for heating a stored on-site fluid, comprising an inlet to receive natural gas from an on-site source and to provide the natural gas to a separator, a separator to process the natural gas, the separator in-line with the inlet, and an outlet from the separator to supply the processed gas from the separator to a burner.