PROPPANT STORAGE AND TRANSFER SYSTEM AND METHOD

摘要

Embodiments of the present disclosure include a rail car for supporting and transporting one or more containers storing proppant therein. A spine member extends from a first end to a second end of the rail car, and having a variable height that is greater at a midpoint than at the ends. A bolster is arranged on a top surface of the spine member, extends laterally in two directions, and has a greater width proximate the spine member than at a distal end. A mounting platform is positioned on the distal end of the bolster, has a container surface that receives the one or more containers, and extends vertically from the bolster to position the container above a top surface of the bolster. A locking assembly is positioned on the mounting platform and secures the one or more containers to the rail car when moved to a locked position.

主权项

1. A rail car for supporting and transporting one or more containers storing proppant therein, the rail car comprising:
a spine member extending from a first end to a second end of the rail car, the spine member having a variable height that is greater at a midpoint of the spine member than at the first end and at the second end; a bolster arranged on a top surface of the spine member and extending laterally off of the spine member in two directions, the bolster having a greater width proximate the spine member than at a distal end of the bolster; a mounting platform positioned on the distal end of the bolster and having a container surface that receives the one or more containers when arranged thereon, the mounting platform extending vertically from the bolster to position the one or more containers above a top surface of the bolster when positioned thereon; and a locking assembly positioned on the mounting platform to engage the one or more containers when positioned thereon, the locking assembly securing the one or more containers to the rail car when moved from an unlocked position to a locked position.