AUTOMATIC DRILL FLUID MEASUREMENT APPARATUS

摘要

The present invention is directed to an automatic drill fluid measurement apparatus. More specifically, the present invention is directed to an apparatus which may automatically measure a weight or volume of a quantity of drill fluid and provide real-time feedback information regarding the drill fluid to a well operator. The automatic drill fluid measurement apparatus may further comprise a variety of sensors and other devices that are used in conjunction with a microprocessor to obtain useful information regarding drill fluid, such as mass flow meters, volume sensors and timers. Together, the apparatus, sensors and microprocessor may work together to control the opening and closing of valves of the measurement apparatus.

主权项

1. An automatic drilling fluid measurement apparatus comprising:
a frame; a beaker connected to the frame; a load cell connected to the frame and operable to measure the weight of the beaker; an electronic supply valve connectable to a drilling fluid supply line; the supply valve operable to control flow from the drilling fluid supply line into the beaker; an electronic rinse valve connectable to a rinse fluid supply line; a discharge line located at a bottom of the beaker; an electronic discharge valve located between the bottom of the beaker and the discharge line; an electronic controller electrically connected to the load cell, the electronic supply valve, the rinse valve, and the discharge valve; and, a timer electrically connected to the electronic controller.