rail wagon for supporting and transporting one or more containers holding a proppant, proppant storage and transport system and method for filling and transporting proppant containers.

摘要

"Rail Car for Supporting and Carrying One or More Containers Storing a Proppant, Proppant Storage and Transport System and Method for Filling and Carrying Proppant Containers" Embodiments of the present disclosure include a rail car for supporting and transporting one or more more containers holding a proppant. a column member extends from a first end to a second end of the wagon and has a variable height that is greater at the midpoint than at the ends. a reinforcement plate is disposed on an upper surface of the column member, extends laterally in two directions and has a greater width near the column member than at the distal end. a mounting platform is positioned at the distal end of the reinforcement plate, has a container surface that receives one or more containers, and extends vertically from the reinforcement plate to position the container above the upper surface of the reinforcement plate. A locking assembly is positioned on the mounting platform and secures one or more containers to the wagon when moved to a locked position.