Method and Apparatus for Wellsite Verification of Properties of a Fluid

Abstract

A method for wellsite verification of properties of a fluid may include providing a fluid delivery system at the wellsite; providing at least one reference meter at the wellsite; and measuring the property of the fluid within the fluid delivery system, using the reference meter. The measuring step may be performed prior to or during dispatch of the fluid into a well bore. The reference meter may be a high precision meter. An apparatus for wellsite verification of at least one property of at least one fluid may include a fluid delivery system and at least one reference meter for measuring the property of the fluid within the fluid delivery system. The fluid delivery system and the reference meter may both be located at the wellsite. A trailer may support the fluid delivery system and the reference meter.

1 . A method for wellsite verification of at least one property of at least one fluid, comprising:
 providing a fluid delivery system at the wellsite;   providing at least one reference meter at the wellsite; and   measuring the property of a fluid within the fluid delivery system, using the reference meter.   
   
   
       2 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the measuring step is performed prior to dispatching the fluid into a well bore. 
   
   
       3 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the measuring step is performed during the dispatch of the fluid into a well bore. 
   
   
       4 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the reference meter is a high precision meter. 
   
   
       5 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the reference meter is independent of the fluid delivery system. 
   
   
       6 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the fluid delivery system includes a system meter, the method further comprising measuring the property of the fluid with the system meter and verifying the accuracy of the system meter using the measurements from the reference meter. 
   
   
       7 . The method of  claim 6 , further comprising making one or more adjustments to the system meter. 
   
   
       8 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the fluid delivery system includes a pump, the method further comprising verifying the accuracy of the pump using the measurements from the reference meter. 
   
   
       9 . The method of  claim 8 , further comprising making one or more adjustments to the pump. 
   
   
       10 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the fluid is hazardous. 
   
   
       11 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein the fluid is corrosive. 
   
   
       12 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein the fluid is flammable. 
   
   
       13 . The method of  claim 10 , wherein the fluid is toxic. 
   
   
       14 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the fluid is a stimulation fluid. 
   
   
       15 . The method of  claim 14 , wherein the fluid is a liquid additive. 
   
   
       16 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the property comprises flowrate. 
   
   
       17 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the property comprises density. 
   
   
       18 . The method of  claim 1 , wherein the property comprises specific gravity. 
   
   
       19 . An apparatus for wellsite verification of at least one property of at least one fluid, comprising:
 a fluid delivery system; and   at least one reference meter for measuring the property of the fluid within the fluid delivery system;   wherein the fluid delivery system and the reference meter are both located at the wellsite.   
   
   
       20 . The apparatus of  claim 19 , further comprising a trailer to support the fluid delivery system and the reference meter. 
   
   
       21 . The apparatus of  claim 19 , further comprising a skid to support the fluid delivery system and the reference meter. 
   
   
       22 . The apparatus of  claim 19 , further comprising a system meter. 
   
   
       23 . The apparatus of  claim 22 , wherein the system meter and the reference meter are installed in series. 
   
   
       24 . The apparatus of  claim 19 , further comprising at least one valve. 
   
   
       25 . The apparatus of  claim 24 , wherein the valve is a 3-way ball valve. 
   
   
       26 . The apparatus of  claim 19 , further comprising at least one dry disconnect. 
   
   
       27 . The apparatus of  claim 19 , further comprising at least one tank. 
   
   
       28 . The apparatus of  claim 19 , further comprising at least one pump. 
   
   
       29 . The apparatus of  claim 19 , wherein the property comprises flowrate. 
   
   
       30 . The apparatus of  claim 19 , wherein the property comprises density. 
   
   
       31 . The apparatus of  claim 19 , wherein the property comprises specific gravity.