Patent ID: 8882336

Claim:
A hydro-blender for mixing base fluids and particulates for pumping, wherein the hydroblender comprises: a. a transport device; b. a liquid tank connected with the transport device, wherein the liquid tank comprises an inner cavity; c. an inlet manifold for receiving fluid from one or more fluid sources and in fluid communication with the inner cavity of the liquid tank; d. a first pump in fluid communication with the inlet manifold and the inner cavity of the liquid tank; e. a mixing tub in fluid communication with the liquid tank via a second pump; f. a discharge manifold in fluid communication with the mixing tub via a third pump; g. a control station configured to be retracted and extended, wherein the control station is configured to control and monitor the first pump, the second pump, the third pump, and the mixing tub, and wherein the control station is connected with the transport device, the control station is configured to rest within the inner cavity of the liquid tank when in a retracted position, and when the control station is an extended position, the control station is elevated to provide clear view of the mixing tub and the liquid tank; and h. a hopper connected with the transport device, wherein the hopper is in fluid communication with the mixing tub via one or more augurs.