Processing of a guar dispersion for particle size reduction

A method includes processing a guar dispersion including guar particles and a fluid via an intensifier pump system and a fluid processing device that breaks up at least some of the guar particles to reduce an average particle size of the guar particles. The method may further include combining an aq...

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Hauptverfasser:	NELSON NEAL K, SERAFIN MARK, ELLIS STANLEY R
Format:	Patent
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	CRUSHING, PULVERISING, OR DISINTEGRATING CRUSHING, PULVERISING, OR DISINTEGRATING IN GENERAL MILLING GRAIN PERFORMING OPERATIONS PREPARATORY TREATMENT OF GRAIN FOR MILLING TRANSPORTING
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Zusammenfassung:	A method includes processing a guar dispersion including guar particles and a fluid via an intensifier pump system and a fluid processing device that breaks up at least some of the guar particles to reduce an average particle size of the guar particles. The method may further include combining an aqueous fluid with the guar dispersion to hydrate the guar, mixing a proppant with the hydrated guar to produce a fracture fluid, and hydraulic fracturing a well using the fracture fluid. The invention may allow for reduced hydration time of guar particles in the guar dispersion.