Patent ID: 9597614
Date: 2017-03-21
CPC Classifications: B01D,B65G,E21B

Claim:
1. A backflow collection system, comprising: a collection vessel consisting of only a single chamber having an upper section and a lower section, the collection vessel having a side opening configured to receive backflow from an oil/gas well, as well as a discharge port proximate an upper end of the upper section configured to discharge pressurized gas from the collection vessel; and an auger coupled proximate the lower section of the collection vessel, the auger configured to receive solid and liquid matter from a bottom opening in the lower section of the collection vessel, and when elevated remove at least a portion of the solid and liquid matter from the collection vessel, the collection vessel designed such that when fluid is contained therein it acts as a liquid/gas seal to prevent the pressurized gas from exiting through the bottom opening in the lower section of the collection vessel.