F16K35/14

Pipe branching manifold and method of operating the same
10465819 · 2019-11-05 · ·

A pipe branching manifold including a multitude of pipe branches, wherein each pipe branch of the multitude of pipe branches includes an entry block valve, an exit block valve, and a bleed outlet including a bleed valve arranged between the entry block valve and the exit block valve, wherein in a standard operation of each pipe branch a respective entry block valve and a respective exit block valve is open and a respective bleed valve is closed, wherein in a test operation or maintenance operation of each pipe branch the respective entry block valve and the respective exit block valve is closed, and the respective bleed valve is open, wherein the pipe branching manifold includes a selector device for selecting either none or one out of the multitude of pipe branches for switching from the standard operation to the test operation or the maintenance operation.

Pipe branching manifold and method of operating the same
10465819 · 2019-11-05 · ·

A pipe branching manifold including a multitude of pipe branches, wherein each pipe branch of the multitude of pipe branches includes an entry block valve, an exit block valve, and a bleed outlet including a bleed valve arranged between the entry block valve and the exit block valve, wherein in a standard operation of each pipe branch a respective entry block valve and a respective exit block valve is open and a respective bleed valve is closed, wherein in a test operation or maintenance operation of each pipe branch the respective entry block valve and the respective exit block valve is closed, and the respective bleed valve is open, wherein the pipe branching manifold includes a selector device for selecting either none or one out of the multitude of pipe branches for switching from the standard operation to the test operation or the maintenance operation.

DUAL TRIP MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY FOR TURBINE SYSTEMS

A dual trip manifold assembly (TMA) includes an isolation valve assembly having a first valve configured to receive a flow of fluid from a hydraulic system fluid supply. The first valve is configured to channel the flow of fluid to at least one hydraulic circuit. The isolation valve assembly also includes a second valve configured to receive the flow of fluid from the at least one hydraulic circuit of the at least two hydraulic circuits. The second valve is further configured to channel the fluid flow to a trip header and to receive the fluid flow from the trip header. The first valve and the second valve are synchronized to each other such that rotation of one of said first and second valves causes a substantially similar rotation in the other of said first and second valves header.

DUAL TRIP MANIFOLD ASSEMBLY FOR TURBINE SYSTEMS

A dual trip manifold assembly (TMA) includes an isolation valve assembly having a first valve configured to receive a flow of fluid from a hydraulic system fluid supply. The first valve is configured to channel the flow of fluid to at least one hydraulic circuit. The isolation valve assembly also includes a second valve configured to receive the flow of fluid from the at least one hydraulic circuit of the at least two hydraulic circuits. The second valve is further configured to channel the fluid flow to a trip header and to receive the fluid flow from the trip header. The first valve and the second valve are synchronized to each other such that rotation of one of said first and second valves causes a substantially similar rotation in the other of said first and second valves header.

Retainer device
10378675 · 2019-08-13 · ·

The invention relates to apparatus and a method for the prevention of movement of a component which is provided in engagement, typically screw threaded engagement, with an article, one such article being a body of a valve assembly. The apparatus is provided in the form of a two part retaining device. One of the parts is engaged to the articles and the other part is located with respect to the component. The parts are provided with mutual engagement means, which, when engaged, are non rotatable and which, in turn, prevent relative rotation of the component with respect to the article.

Retainer device
10378675 · 2019-08-13 · ·

The invention relates to apparatus and a method for the prevention of movement of a component which is provided in engagement, typically screw threaded engagement, with an article, one such article being a body of a valve assembly. The apparatus is provided in the form of a two part retaining device. One of the parts is engaged to the articles and the other part is located with respect to the component. The parts are provided with mutual engagement means, which, when engaged, are non rotatable and which, in turn, prevent relative rotation of the component with respect to the article.

Dual trip manifold assembly for turbine systems

A dual trip manifold assembly (TMA) includes an isolation valve assembly having a first valve configured to receive a flow of fluid from a hydraulic system fluid supply. The first valve is configured to channel the flow of fluid to at least one hydraulic circuit. The isolation valve assembly also includes a second valve configured to receive the flow of fluid from the at least one hydraulic circuit of the at least two hydraulic circuits. The second valve is further configured to channel the fluid flow to a trip header and to receive the fluid flow from the trip header. The first valve and the second valve are synchronized to each other such that rotation of one of said first and second valves causes a substantially similar rotation in the other of said first and second valves header.

Dual trip manifold assembly for turbine systems

A dual trip manifold assembly (TMA) includes an isolation valve assembly having a first valve configured to receive a flow of fluid from a hydraulic system fluid supply. The first valve is configured to channel the flow of fluid to at least one hydraulic circuit. The isolation valve assembly also includes a second valve configured to receive the flow of fluid from the at least one hydraulic circuit of the at least two hydraulic circuits. The second valve is further configured to channel the fluid flow to a trip header and to receive the fluid flow from the trip header. The first valve and the second valve are synchronized to each other such that rotation of one of said first and second valves causes a substantially similar rotation in the other of said first and second valves header.

STREAM SWITCHING VALVE WITH SYNCHRONIZING MECHANISM

A stream switching valve for alternatively feeding two fluids to an object of interest comprises a housing having first, second and third cavities, first, second and third ball members sealably placeable into said first, second and third cavities, first and second inlet passages being in fluid communication with said first and second cavities, an outlet passage being in fluid communication with said third cavity; said outlet passage connectable to an object of interest; first and second intermediate passages fluidly connecting said first and second cavities to said third cavity, first, second and third vent passages fluidly connecting said into first, second and third cavities to environment. The first and second ball members are configured to connect said first and second intermediate passages to first and second inlet passages and first and second vent passages, respectively, in turn. The third ball member is rotatable and configured to connect said outlet passage to said first intermediate passage, said second intermediate passage and said third vent passage, in turn.

Hydrant valve with internal shut-off valve
10203040 · 2019-02-12 · ·

A hydrant valve with an internal automatic shut-off valve. The internal valve blocks communication between a piston chamber and a hydrant chamber when in a closed position. An upper valve opens the internal valve against its biasing force permitting the flow of fluid between the hydrant chamber and the piston chamber. The internal valve closes in response to a disconnection of the upper valve.