Patent classifications
F16L55/00
Fracturing fluid delivery system
A fracturing fluid delivery system is provided. In one embodiment, the system includes a fracturing manifold and a fracturing tree. A fluid conduit is coupled between the fracturing manifold and the fracturing tree to enable receipt of fracturing fluid by the fracturing tree from the fracturing manifold through the fluid conduit. Further, the fluid conduit is an adjustable fluid conduit that provides a line-of-sight fluid connection from the fracturing manifold to the fracturing tree. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.
Anchoring arrangement for a protective sleeve
An anchor of an anchoring arrangement for a protective sleeve which locates, in use, over a conduit assembly, the conduit assembly including a conduit end connector configured to engage and fasten an end of a conduit to a conduit connection assembly. The anchor comprises a mounting element which is configured, in use, to be removably mountable on and around at least a portion of the conduit end connector, the mounting element having an outer side; and at least one fastening groove formed in and extending around the outer side of the mounting element. Each fastening groove is configured to receive, in use, a portion of a co-located protective sleeve and at least one securing element such that the securing element captures a portion of a co-located protective sleeve between the securing element and the mounting element within a cooperating fastening groove.
Systems and methods for leak detection and sealing
Systems and methods for detecting and sealing a leak in a low-pressure transportation system including a low-pressure environment having a wall with an outer and an inner surface and an interior, and a hole passing through the wall that defines the leak in the low-pressure transportation system. The systems and methods including at least two sensors provided within the interior of the low-pressure environment that are structured and arranged to detect the leak, a controller in communication with the at least two sensors, a membrane deployer in communication with the controller, and a sealing membrane deployable by the membrane deployer and structured and arranged to provide a pressure-tight seal over the hole on the outer surface of the wall to seal the leak.
Switch arm for piggable pipeline connector
An extended switch arm for a piggable pipeline connector for directing a pig to a particular pipeline and a method of manufacturing the same. The extended switch arm may comprise a switch arm, an upper plate attached to the top of one end of the switch arm, and a lower plate attached to the bottom of the end of the switch arm and aligned with the upper plate. A switch arm extension may pivotally attach between the upper and lower plates via a pin, allowing the switch arm extension to pivot from side to side relative to the switch arm as the switch arm is moved from one side of the pipeline connector to the other, essentially blocking access by the pig to one pipeline or the other without providing any sharp angles or other surfaces upon which the pig could become caught.
Exterior tubing monitoring devices
Systems, devices, and methods for monitoring flexible tubing connections are described. An example flexible tube device may include a pair of ends and an opening disposed at one of the ends. The opening may define a receiving section to receive a male fitting. The flexible tube may also include a sensing device extending around an exterior portion of the flexible tube at the receiving section. The sensing device may be configured to sense an expansion or a contraction of the flexible tube at the receiving section.
Color identification safety system
A high pressure coupling safety system where the nipple in the coupling are color-coded with bands within grooves. The color-coded bands are recessed within the grooves in order to prevent damage to the grooves by mishandling the nipples or the couplings. The bands are typically constructed of a material that is resistant to ultraviolet light, hydrocarbons, and chemicals.
Color identification safety system
A high pressure coupling safety system where the nipple in the coupling are color-coded with bands within grooves. The color-coded bands are recessed within the grooves in order to prevent damage to the grooves by mishandling the nipples or the couplings. The bands are typically constructed of a material that is resistant to ultraviolet light, hydrocarbons, and chemicals.
Hydraulic unit
A hydraulic unit has a hydraulic component, a hydraulic line connected to a hydraulic connection of the hydraulic component, and a hose and fitting connected to the hydraulic connection. A tear-out preventer having a cable loop secured by a cable clamp acts on the hose. The cable clamp comprises a clamping block, which has two crossing passages and a rivet. A first passage, through which the cable is guided, has, in the region of the crossing with the second passage, a width corresponding to at least double the thickness of the cable plus the diameter of the non-deformed rivet. The second passage is configured in a stepped manner with a narrow primary portion arranged on one side of the first passage and a wide secondary portion arranged on the other side. The rivet braces the two strands of the cable against the inner wall of the first passage.
One piece pneumatic lockout device
A one piece pneumatic lockout device is disclosed. The key feature of the device is the shape and size of a hole located within a piece of sheet or plate material. One end of the hole is an opening large enough to be placed over the first ridge of a male pneumatic fitting. The remainder of the hole is a slot with parallel sides which is wide enough to fit over the diameter of the groove behind the ridge but not wide enough to fit over the ridge of the fitting. A locking device is then placed through the large opening, thus preventing the lockout device from being removed from the pneumatic fitting. With the lockout device in place on the male pneumatic fitting, it is then impossible to connect the fitting to a female supply fitting.
One piece pneumatic lockout device
A one piece pneumatic lockout device is disclosed. The key feature of the device is the shape and size of a hole located within a piece of sheet or plate material. One end of the hole is an opening large enough to be placed over the first ridge of a male pneumatic fitting. The remainder of the hole is a slot with parallel sides which is wide enough to fit over the diameter of the groove behind the ridge but not wide enough to fit over the ridge of the fitting. A locking device is then placed through the large opening, thus preventing the lockout device from being removed from the pneumatic fitting. With the lockout device in place on the male pneumatic fitting, it is then impossible to connect the fitting to a female supply fitting.