A nozzle for controlling the flow of a water and/or gas component of a fluid produced from a hydrocarbon-bearing reservoir, the fluid comprising oil and water and/or gas, the nozzle comprising a fluid passage extending between an inlet and an outlet, wherein the fluid passage comprises an uneven surface for imparting turbulence to the water and/or gas component of the fluid.

A quick-fitting pipe fitting assembly for coupling with at least one pipe element includes a pipe fitting body, at least one coupling unit, and at least one gasket. Each coupling unit includes a fixed coupling element integrally extended from the pipe fitting body and a movable coupling element, the gasket disposed at the coupling unit, the connecting elements movably connect the fixed coupling element with the movable coupling element, wherein the at least one coupling unit is adapted for being preassembled with the at least one pipe element and can be fastened by at least one fastening element that is capable of being operated to fasten the movable coupling element with the fixed coupling element.

A foreign material exclusion device that is adapted to seal an area of a construction, such as a tube or pipe or other cavity, from foreign material or debris temporarily, wherein the device includes a cylindrical plug that has a plurality of resilient bodies for holding the device within a particular construction. The bodies are substantially planar, and semicylindrical in shape wherein two bodies are utilized. A flexible cover includes a first pouch which contains a first body therein and desirably a second pouch of the cover contains a second body therein, with the cover having a hinge between said first and second pouches. When the device is not in use, the bodies can be folded against one another in a closed position until they are inserted into a tube or pipe whereupon they can be opened to an open position and generally form a disk having a snug, fitted connection with a wall of the tube or pipe.

Systems and methods for locating an obstruction or leak in a conveyance. The systems include an emitter operable to emit a signal or signals through the conveyance. The systems further include a receiver operable to receive a reflected signal or signals from the obstruction or leak. The systems further include a processor programmed to analyze the received reflected signal and determine the location of the obstruction or leak in the conveyance. The methods include emitting a signal or signals from an emitter through the conveyance, receiving a reflected signal or signals reflected from the obstruction or leak with a receiver, and analyzing the received reflected signal or signals using a processor to determine the location of the obstruction or leak in the conveyance.

A flow management system includes an expandable device that is configured for attachment to a wall surface of a conduit and that is adjustable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration. The flow management system further includes a fluidic actuator in fluid communication with the expandable device and a control module. The control module is configured to control the fluidic actuator to deliver actuation fluid to the expandable device to expand the expandable device for compacting a flow blockage within the conduit to create a channel adjacent the flow blockage and to withdraw actuation fluid from the expandable device to collapse the expandable device for opening the channel to a fluid flow within the conduit.

A pipe fitting having a first end portion, a second end portion and a perforated portion extending between the first end portion and the second end portion. The perforated portion has an inner side wall and outer wall spaced from the inner side wall. A fluid receiving cavity extends between the inner side wall and the outer wall. The inner side wall defines a material flow passageway. Openings are provided in the inner side wall of the perforated portion. The openings have ends which open into the fluid receiving cavity. A port extends through the outer wall and into the fluid receiving cavity. In operation, fluid enters the port and flows through the fluid receiving cavity and through the openings into the material flow passageway to clear any material restrictions.

A pipe fitting having a first end portion, a second end portion and a perforated portion extending between the first end portion and the second end portion. The perforated portion has an inner side wall and outer wall spaced from the inner side wall. A fluid receiving cavity extends between the inner side wall and the outer wall. The inner side wall defines a material flow passageway. Openings are provided in the inner side wall of the perforated portion. The openings have ends which open into the fluid receiving cavity. A port extends through the outer wall and into the fluid receiving cavity. In operation, fluid enters the port and flows through the fluid receiving cavity and through the openings into the material flow passageway to clear any material restrictions.

The invention described herein is that of an outdoor drain filter useful for maintaining the operability of an outdoor drain despite the accumulation of debris that would otherwise obstruct the outdoor drain, resulting in flood prevention of surrounding areas. The outdoor drain filter of the present invention is placed above and around an existing outdoor drain or may be integral with a drain cover or drain reservoir. The outdoor drain filter comprises upper and side filtration means allowing the free flow of water therethrough. The outdoor drain filter further comprises a diverter comprising at least one air vent and at least one lateral pipe that defines a maximum water level to which water will accumulate around the outdoor drain before being diverted into the drain through the diverter. The outdoor drain filter may a manufactured unit or of modular construction.

The invention described herein is that of an outdoor drain filter useful for maintaining the operability of an outdoor drain despite the accumulation of debris that would otherwise obstruct the outdoor drain, resulting in flood prevention of surrounding areas. The outdoor drain filter of the present invention is placed above and around an existing outdoor drain or may be integral with a drain cover or drain reservoir. The outdoor drain filter comprises upper and side filtration means allowing the free flow of water therethrough. The outdoor drain filter further comprises a diverter comprising at least one air vent and at least one lateral pipe that defines a maximum water level to which water will accumulate around the outdoor drain before being diverted into the drain through the diverter. The outdoor drain filter may a manufactured unit or of modular construction.

An internal inclined sub-channel, or ramp device, for suspending and/or re-suspending solids within a pipeline system during transport of slurry may be provided to various components of the slurry transport system to control or reduce localized and severe wear that often occurs in slurry pumps. Embodiments of the ramp device may be adequately configured to alter slurry multiphase flow patterns and/or disrupt traditional moving/sliding bed regime phenomena. Embodiments of the ramp device may be adequately configured to raise coarse abrasive particulates from bottom portions of a slurry pipe section—where a higher concentration and/or a larger presence of coarser particles may be present. Embodiments of the ramp device may be installed in proximity of and/or upstream of slurry pumps to prevent occurrences of severe localized wear at the inner diameter of the pump suction side wall around the bottom or 6 o'clock position.