摘要 |
An apparatus for supplying proppant is disclosed, comprising a vessel and a level monitor. The vessel has an interior containing a mixture of proppant and liquid, an inlet for supplying proppant to the interior, and an outlet for supplying the mixture of proppant and liquid from the interior of the vessel. The level monitor is associated with the vessel for monitoring at least a level of liquid and has a discriminator for discriminating between the level of liquid and a level of proppant in the mixture of proppant and liquid. A method of supplying proppant is also disclosed. A vessel is provided at least partially filled with a mixture of proppant and liquid and having a level of liquid and a level of proppant. The level of liquid in the mixture of proppant and liquid is monitored. The mixture of proppant and liquid is supplied from the vessel through an outlet in the vessel.
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