F16K25/04

Anti-cavitation valve assembly

An anti-cavitation valve assembly includes a seat positioned within a fluid pathway between a fluid inlet and outlet of a valve. Spaced apart elongated seat apertures are formed in a circumferential wall of the seat that have a varying opening width along a length thereof to direct fluid flow into an inner seat chamber of the seat. A disc guide is slidably movable relative to the seat and has a wall having spaced apart disc guide apertures formed therein. A tortuous fluid flow pathway is formed as fluid enters through the seat apertures, into the inner seat chamber, and exits through the disc guide apertures to minimize fluid cavitation.

Executive system for driving a valve to open and close
11287055 · 2022-03-29 ·

The present invention discloses an executive system for driving a valve to open and close, comprising a first housing, a linkage block, a first drive rod and a drive mechanism. Wherein, the first housing has a first inner cavity; a medium channel is provided in a side wall of the first housing; an outer peripheral wall of the linkage block is arranged on a wall of the first inner cavity in a slidable and sealed manner, and the linkage block partitions the first inner cavity into an upper cavity and a lower cavity; the medium channel is communicated with the upper cavity; a bottom part of the first drive rod sequentially passes through a top part of the first housing and the linkage block and extends into the lower cavity; a position-limiting part on the bottom part of the first drive rod blocks the linkage block within a region between the position-limiting part and the top part of the first housing; the drive mechanism is provided on top of the first drive rod. The degree of friction between an outer peripheral wall of the linkage block and an inner surface of the first housing is reduced, and the probability of a gap being produced between the peripheral wall of the linkage block and the inner wall of the first housing is reduced, so that the first drive rod can drive the valve stem to move into position, thereby increasing the reliability of the executive system controlling the valve to open and close.

ANTI-CAVITATION VALVE ASSEMBLY

An anti-cavitation valve assembly includes a seat positioned within a fluid pathway between a fluid inlet and outlet of a valve. Spaced apart elongated seat apertures are formed in a circumferential wall of the seat that have a varying opening width along a length thereof to direct fluid flow into an inner seat chamber of the seat. A disc guide is slidably movable relative to the seat and has a wall having spaced apart disc guide apertures formed therein. A tortuous fluid flow pathway is formed as fluid enters through the seat apertures, into the inner seat chamber, and exits through the disc guide apertures to minimize fluid cavitation.

Fluid control valve and fluid control valve manufacturing method

A fluid control valve and manufacturing method thereof, wherein, when a pressing force acts on the engagement surface between a diaphragm member and a valve seat-contacting member, the valve seat-contacting member is not displaced and no gap is formed. The diaphragm member made of a first fluorine-based resin material is provided with a diaphragm membrane and a rod-shaped part in the center of the diaphragm membrane. The valve seat-contacting member made of an injection-moldable second fluorine-based resin material is provided with a ring-shaped sealing surface and a recess on the opposite side from the ring-shaped sealing surface. The rod-shaped part is partly fitted into the recess. A ring-shaped recessed is formed on outer circumference of a portion of the rod-shaped part. A small diameter recess is formed on the inner circumference of the recess. The ring-shaped recess section and the small diameter recess adhere closely to form the engagement surface.

Gate valve with full-bore protective sleeve
11105426 · 2021-08-31 · ·

A gate valve adapted for use in oil and gas operations, such as, for example, fracturing or gravel-packing operations. In an exemplary embodiment, the gate valve includes a valve body, which defines an internal region; a first fluid bore intersecting the internal region and defining a first interior surface in the valve body; and a first annular recess formed in the first interior surface and adjoining the internal region. A first seat element defines a second fluid bore and extends within the first annular recess. A first protective sleeve extends between respective portions of the first seat element and the valve body. The first and second fluid bores have first and second full-bore inside diameters, respectively. The first protective sleeve has a third full-bore inside diameter that is substantially equal to each of the first and second full-bore inside diameters.

Gate valve with full-bore protective sleeve
11105426 · 2021-08-31 · ·

A gate valve adapted for use in oil and gas operations, such as, for example, fracturing or gravel-packing operations. In an exemplary embodiment, the gate valve includes a valve body, which defines an internal region; a first fluid bore intersecting the internal region and defining a first interior surface in the valve body; and a first annular recess formed in the first interior surface and adjoining the internal region. A first seat element defines a second fluid bore and extends within the first annular recess. A first protective sleeve extends between respective portions of the first seat element and the valve body. The first and second fluid bores have first and second full-bore inside diameters, respectively. The first protective sleeve has a third full-bore inside diameter that is substantially equal to each of the first and second full-bore inside diameters.

Superhard material enhanced choke cage
11125049 · 2021-09-21 ·

A choke valve for regulating a flow rate, a pressure or other parameters of a fluid flow may comprise a choke cage comprising a passage therethrough and a choke plug slidable within the passage. At least one conduit may pass through a wall of the choke cage and into the passage such that as the choke plug slides it may at least partially cover the conduit. A ring comprising a sintered superhard material may be secured within the conduit enhancing durability and wear resistance of the choke cage. A method for manufacturing such a choke cage may comprise subjecting grains of superhard material to high-pressure, high-temperature conditions sufficient to sinter at least some of the grains together, hollowing out the sintered superhard material to form a ring, and securing the ring within a conduit.

Superhard material enhanced choke cage
11125049 · 2021-09-21 ·

A choke valve for regulating a flow rate, a pressure or other parameters of a fluid flow may comprise a choke cage comprising a passage therethrough and a choke plug slidable within the passage. At least one conduit may pass through a wall of the choke cage and into the passage such that as the choke plug slides it may at least partially cover the conduit. A ring comprising a sintered superhard material may be secured within the conduit enhancing durability and wear resistance of the choke cage. A method for manufacturing such a choke cage may comprise subjecting grains of superhard material to high-pressure, high-temperature conditions sufficient to sinter at least some of the grains together, hollowing out the sintered superhard material to form a ring, and securing the ring within a conduit.

Protecting valve parts from erosion

A coating that is configured for use on parts of a control valve. The configurations may incorporate various material layers, preferably that form a layered structure on a base or substrate (for example, an Inconel body). In one implementation, the layered structure can be arranged as “stacked” individual layers that exhibit different concentrations or ratios of materials, including by example tungsten carbide and nickel alloy. The concentration of tungsten carbide may increase from an innermost layer to an outer most layer. This feature can extend service life of the parts, particularly when in use with highly-erosive process fluids, like particle-entrained fluids commonly found in hydrocracking or refining operations. Manufacture of the layered structure on the parts may require use of additive manufacturing technology in order to deposit layers of material of varying composition and thickness on the unique fluted design contemplated herein.

Protecting valve parts from erosion

A coating that is configured for use on parts of a control valve. The configurations may incorporate various material layers, preferably that form a layered structure on a base or substrate (for example, an Inconel body). In one implementation, the layered structure can be arranged as “stacked” individual layers that exhibit different concentrations or ratios of materials, including by example tungsten carbide and nickel alloy. The concentration of tungsten carbide may increase from an innermost layer to an outer most layer. This feature can extend service life of the parts, particularly when in use with highly-erosive process fluids, like particle-entrained fluids commonly found in hydrocracking or refining operations. Manufacture of the layered structure on the parts may require use of additive manufacturing technology in order to deposit layers of material of varying composition and thickness on the unique fluted design contemplated herein.