181 |
FRAC WATER HEATING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HYDRAULICALLY FRACTURING A WELL |
US14169690 |
2014-01-31 |
US20140144393A1 |
2014-05-29 |
Ronald L. Chandler |
The present invention overcomes many of the disadvantages of prior art mobile oil field heat exchange systems by providing an improved frac water heating system. The present invention is a self-contained unit which is easily transported to remote locations. In one embodiment, the present invention includes a single-pass tubular coil heat exchanger contained within a closed-bottom firebox having a forced-air combustion and cooling system. In another embodiment, the present invention includes multiple, single-pass heat exchanger units arranged in a vertically stacked configuration. The rig also includes integral fuel tanks, hydraulic and pneumatic systems for operating the rig at remote operations in all weather environments. In a preferred embodiment, the improved frac water heating system is used to heat water on-the-fly (i.e., directly from the supply source to the well head) to complete hydraulic fracturing operations. The present invention also includes systems for regulating and adjusting the fuel/air mixture within the firebox to maximize the combustion efficiency. The system includes a novel hood opening mechanism attached to the exhaust stack of the firebox. |
182 |
PORTABLE DEVICE TO IMPROVE THE CONNECTION OF PLASTIC TUBING TO FITTINGS |
US13540228 |
2012-07-02 |
US20140001172A1 |
2014-01-02 |
Charles Parzick |
The present invention relates generally to a portable device for heating the ends of plastic tubing to enlarge the diameter and increase the flexibility of the tubing to more easily connect with various fittings. |
183 |
FRAC WATER HEATER AND FUEL OIL HEATING SYSTEM |
US13797694 |
2013-03-12 |
US20130189629A1 |
2013-07-25 |
Ronald L. Chandler |
An accessory heat exchanger unit for heating the fuel oil used by the frac oil heater system of the invention prior to combustion. The accessory heat exchanger unit receives and distributes the fuel oil through a plurality of heat exchanger tubes prior to directing the oil to the combustion chamber. The unit also includes an inlet for receiving heated treatment fluid from the frac water heater system of the present invention. The heated treatment fluid passes over the plurality of heat exchanger tubes of the accessory heat exchanger unit prior to being directed to the outlet of the accessory heat exchanger unit. By heating the fuel oil prior to combustion, the accessory heat exchanger unit greatly improves the viscosity and flow rate of the fuel oil, thereby allowing cheaper, less cold-tolerant grades of fuel oil to be used in extreme cold climates with no degradation in the operation of the frac water heater system of the present invention. |
184 |
Heater with catalyst and combustion zone |
US12564020 |
2009-09-21 |
US08485175B1 |
2013-07-16 |
Claude Hayes; Samir Barudi; Joseph B. Lee, Jr.; Eric Pitchford |
A forced air heater is described having a plurality of combustion zones and an interceding cooling zone with active cooling devices. Catalytic oxidation may be implemented in the combustion zone whereby efficiency is increased by cooling the combustion products and outflow to more efficient temperatures. The catalytic bed of the combustion zone may be placed downstream of the cooling and primary combustion zone to remove noxious combustion by-products and an afterburner may also be included. |
185 |
Heater with Reflector |
US13342203 |
2012-01-03 |
US20130167835A1 |
2013-07-04 |
Shou Qiang Zhu |
A heating arrangement includes a heater producing radiant heat and a reflector coupled with the heater, wherein the reflector has a reflecting board to reflect and concentrate the radiant heat. |
186 |
Low cost tankless portable water heater |
US12478657 |
2009-06-04 |
US08276548B2 |
2012-10-02 |
Franco Consadori; Gerald Rennert; Ryan Chavez |
A portable tankless water heater includes a heat exchanger disposed in a sealed housing with an inlet cold water line and an outlet hot water line extending outside the sealed housing. A burner, disposed in an operative relationship with said heat exchanger is provided for heating water flowing through said heat exchanger and an exhaust system induces draft of air from a housing air inlet through said heat exchanger and out of a housing flue outlet. |
187 |
OUTDOOR SHOWER DEVICE |
US13246970 |
2011-09-28 |
US20120111971A1 |
2012-05-10 |
Chia-Lin Chang |
An outdoor shower device, comprising a water storage module, a power supply module, a heating module, a control module, a water supply module and an alarm module, wherein the water storage module is employed for water source storage, the control module controls the heating module to heat the water based on the water temperature, and then the water supply module provides the heated water for use. Furthermore, the power supply module provides electric power required for integral operations and enables the alarm module to determine the water level; in case the water level is exceedingly low, it is possible to present blinking display signal and audio alarm sound to inform the user of such a low water level thereby allowing the user to more effectively apply the outdoor shower device of the present invention. |
188 |
SOLAR WATER HEATER |
US13128218 |
2009-11-06 |
US20110277746A1 |
2011-11-17 |
Mervyn Smyth |
The present invention provides a solar water heating apparatus which includes concentric inner and outer vessels defining an annular cavity therebetween, within which cavity a phase change material is located, and which is vaporised when solar radiation is incident on the outer vessel, in order to transfer heat to a water store contained in the inner vessel, this water store being fed fresh unheated water while the heated water is extracted therefrom for domestic or other purposes. |
189 |
User-Powered Water Heater |
US13086111 |
2011-04-13 |
US20110253068A1 |
2011-10-20 |
Zoran Iskrenovic |
Water heaters are described that are user-powered, such that external sources of power are unnecessary. The water heaters include a heating device and a generator coupled to a crank such that power is generated as the crank is rotated, which can be used to power the heating device. |
190 |
LOW COST TANKLESS PORTABLE WATER HEATER |
US12478657 |
2009-06-04 |
US20100031900A1 |
2010-02-11 |
Franco Consadori; Gerald Rennert; Ryan Chavez |
A portable tankless water heater includes a heat exchanger disposed in a sealed housing with an inlet cold water line and an outlet hot water line extending outside the sealed housing. A burner, disposed in an operative relationship with said heat exchanger is provided for heating water flowing through said heat exchanger and an exhaust system induces draft of air from a housing air inlet through said heat exchanger and out of a housing flue outlet. |
191 |
OIL-FIRED FRAC WATER HEATER |
US12352505 |
2009-01-12 |
US20100000508A1 |
2010-01-07 |
Ronald L. Chandler |
The present invention overcomes many of the disadvantages of prior art mobile oil field heat exchange systems by providing an oil-fired heat exchange system. The present invention is a self-contained unit which is easily transported to remote locations. The present invention includes a single-pass tubular coil heat exchanger contained within a closed-bottom firebox having a forced-air combustion and cooling system. The rig also includes integral fuel tanks, hydraulic and pneumatic systems for operating the rig at remote operations in ail weather environments. In a preferred embodiment, the oil-fired heat exchanger system is used to heat water on-the-fly (i.e., directly from the supply source to the well head) to complete hydraulic fracturing operations. The present invention also includes systems for regulating and adjusting the fuel/air mixture within the firebox to maximize the combustion efficiency. The system includes a novel hood opening mechanism attached to the exhaust stack of the firebox. |
192 |
HOT AIR BLOWER |
US12356300 |
2009-01-20 |
US20090215001A1 |
2009-08-27 |
Jae seok KWAK |
Provided is a hot air blower capable of adjusting an air pressure to an appropriate pressure by simply operating a pressure regulation valve and appropriately adjusting a heating value of the hot air blower. The hot air blower includes a fuel tank for storing fuel, an air compression pump for sucking air and compressing the air, a pressure regulation valve installed at the air compression pump to reduce the pressure of the compressed air, a burner assembly for receiving the fuel from the fuel tank and the air from the air compression pump, and a combustion chamber for receiving the fuel from the burner assembly and combusting the fuel, wherein the pressure regulation valve includes a high pressure regulation valve and a low pressure regulation valve, and a valve opening/closing means is installed at the low pressure regulation valve.Therefore, the pressure of the compressed air can be selectively regulated by the high-pressure regulation valve and the low-pressure regulation valve, which have different opening pressures, so that a heating value of the hot air blower can be readily adjusted to increase efficiency of the hot air blower. |
193 |
Portable water heater |
US10802426 |
2004-03-17 |
US07506386B1 |
2009-03-24 |
Trevor Adrian |
A portable hot water heater for larger-scale applications including emergency use, situations involving hazardous materials, and the like. The hot water heater advantageously efficiently and rapidly heats large quantities of water for providing a stream of hot water for immediate use. The hot water heater includes a pump that can draw water from any suitable water source, a power source, a heating assembly that quickly and efficiently heats the water as it flows through the heating assembly. The heating assembly is attached to a shower head or other fixture. |
194 |
Ground heating device |
US11307258 |
2006-01-30 |
US07441986B2 |
2008-10-28 |
Vince Rottinghaus |
A ground heating device is provided for thawing frozen ground. A water heater is provided with a reservoir tank in fluid communication with the water heater. A pump is provided in fluid communication with the reservoir tank. A hose is provided in fluid communication with both the pump and the reservoir tank. Additionally, the ground heating device includes a spool for winding the hose. In this arrangement, the water heater maintains hot water in the reservoir tank, and the pump circulates the hot water from the reservoir tank, through the hose, and back into the reservoir tank. The hot water thaws the frozen ground that is proximate to the hose. |
195 |
Vertically-Storable Combustion Heater |
US11867350 |
2007-10-04 |
US20080184982A1 |
2008-08-07 |
Brian S. Vandrak; Donald C. Haney; Dennis O'Toole |
A vertically storable combustion heater having a fuel tank having a generally-cylindrical passage formed in the fuel-tank housing through which an axle extends to support one or more wheels; a heating conduit that is coupled to the fuel tank and includes an outermost shell that is substantially concentric with an inner shell that has a smaller diameter than the outermost shell; a control panel that is connected to the combustion heater to interface with an operator and allows the operator to input instructions governing the operation of the combustion heater; a frame that at least partially encases the heating conduit and fuel tank; a hose having a return curve and nozzle; and a combustion chamber that is defined by the interior periphery of the inner shell. |
196 |
Fluid circulation apparatus for temporary heating |
US11061647 |
2005-02-22 |
US07401742B2 |
2008-07-22 |
Larry Dancey; Claude Joseph Bourgault |
A temporary heating apparatus comprises a portable heat exchanger which transfers heat from a hot fluid circulating in a primary circulation loop thereof to a heated liquid circulating in a secondary circulation loop thereof. The heat exchanger is connectable to a hot fluid source such that hot fluid from the hot fluid source circulates through the primary circulation loop. A portable remote heating unit comprises a fluid coil releasably connected by flexible conduits to the secondary circulation loop, and a secondary pump is connected to the flexible conduits and the secondary circulation loop to pump heated liquid through the secondary circulation loop, flexible conduits, and the fluid coil of the remote heating unit. The heat exchanger isolates the heating circuit from the hot fluid source, allowing the use of steam as the hot fluid source, and further allowing high pressures in the heating circuit, such as encountered in tall buildings. |
197 |
MODULAR WATER HEATING SYSTEMS |
US11554927 |
2006-10-31 |
US20080152331A1 |
2008-06-26 |
William R. Ryks |
Modular water heating systems include a self-standing rack on which one or two separate tankless water heaters and a separate water storage tank are mounted. A pump recirculates the water between the storage tank and the water heater or heaters to maintain a drawdown supply of hot water. The various water lines between the tankless water heater or heaters, storage tank and water circulation pump may include isolation valves, quick connectors and flexible lines for easy replacement of any of the component parts as needed. |
198 |
Firebox for water for camping |
US11359355 |
2006-02-21 |
US20070193576A1 |
2007-08-23 |
Phillip Hughes |
A portable heating device includes an enclosed structure for containing and heating water. The firebox is constructed of steel and sits on four removable legs, allowing a campfire to burn on top of and underneath the firebox, maximizing heating elements. The heating of large quantities of water can be achieved by circulating water from a reservoir, through heat resistant hoses to the firebox, and then back into the reservoir once heated. This feature allows a hot tub for camping. A receptacle is placed in the upper firebox allowing a support post to be inserted, which supports a swivel arm or swivel grill for meal preparation. With the attachment of a steam diffuser, the portable heater can be used in combination with a sealable tent to become a sweat lodge. The device is also self-contained and easily transported by its conversion into a carrying case when not in use. |
199 |
GROUND HEATING DEVICE |
US11307258 |
2006-01-30 |
US20070177856A1 |
2007-08-02 |
Vince Rottinghaus |
A ground heating device is provided for thawing frozen ground. A water heater is provided with a reservoir tank in fluid communication with the water heater. A pump is provided in fluid communication with the reservoir tank. A hose is provided in fluid communication with both the pump and the reservoir tank. Additionally, the ground heating device includes a spool for winding the hose. In this arrangement, the water heater maintains hot water in the reservoir tank, and the pump circulates the hot water from the reservoir tank, through the hose, and back into the reservoir tank. The hot water thaws the frozen ground that is proximate to the hose. |
200 |
Fluid circulation apparatus for temporary heating |
US11061647 |
2005-02-22 |
US20060196958A1 |
2006-09-07 |
Larry Dancey; Claude Bourgault |
A temporary heating apparatus comprises a portable heat exchanger which transfers heat from a hot fluid circulating in a primary circulation loop thereof to a heated liquid circulating in a secondary circulation loop thereof. The heat exchanger is connectable to a hot fluid source such that hot fluid from the hot fluid source circulates through the primary circulation loop. A portable remote heating unit comprises a fluid coil releasably connected by flexible conduits to the secondary circulation loop, and a secondary pump is connected to the flexible conduits and the secondary circulation loop to pump heated liquid through the secondary circulation loop, flexible conduits, and the fluid coil of the remote heating unit. The heat exchanger isolates the heating circuit from the hot fluid source, allowing the use of steam as the hot fluid source, and further allowing high pressures in the heating circuit, such as encountered in tall buildings. |