Patent classifications
F17D1/20
High integrity protection system for hydrocarbon flow lines
A high integrity protection system includes a flow line including an inlet configured to be connected to a first source of pressure and an outlet configured to be connected to a downstream system. A first subsystem is installed on the flow line between the inlet and the outlet. A second subsystem is installed on the flow line between the inlet and the outlet, and the second subsystem is in a parallel flow configuration in relation to the first subsystem. The system includes a second source of pressure configured to be fluidically connected to the first subsystem and the second subsystem.
Fluid flow conditioning
There is provided an apparatus 30 and method for conditioning the flow of a mixed phase flow from a supply pipe 101 from a hydrocarbon well. The apparatus 30 comprises an elongate reservoir 11 having a first end for receiving a multi-phase fluid flow from the supply pipe and a second closed end, there being provided a gas outlet 02 from the upper part of the first end, a liquid separation region downstream of the first end, and a liquid outlet 12 from the lower part of the liquid separation region; and a gas-liquid mixer to which the gas and liquid outlets are connected such that the separated gas and liquid may be recombined. The reservoir 11 may accommodate surges of liquid such that the flow rate from the liquid outlet is relatively invariant over time compared to that of the flow received by the apparatus.
Apparatus for flood control
A dynamic fluid flow control structure is provided that allows precise control over fluid flow using a series of two or more orifices, at least one of which may be reconfigured to change its flow characteristics. A flood control system and a flood control process are provided that emulate a preset discharge profile over time. Some versions of the structure, process, and system can be used to provide controlled storm discharge patterns in a developed area that emulate the natural pre-development discharge patterns.
Apparatus for flood control
A dynamic fluid flow control structure is provided that allows precise control over fluid flow using a series of two or more orifices, at least one of which may be reconfigured to change its flow characteristics. A flood control system and a flood control process are provided that emulate a preset discharge profile over time. Some versions of the structure, process, and system can be used to provide controlled storm discharge patterns in a developed area that emulate the natural pre-development discharge patterns.
Pipe assembly with static mixer and flow conditioner
A device to be installed in a pipeline, characterized by at least one static mixer and at least one pre-mixer arranged in a sleeve, wherein said at least one static mixer is characterized by: a body having a plurality of slots through the body, said slots having one or more sides that are angled with respect to an axis passing through a center of the body; a plurality of arms extending from an outer edge of the body towards a center of the body, wherein the plurality of slots comprising at least one concentric ring of slots.
Pipe assembly with static mixer and flow conditioner
A device to be installed in a pipeline, characterized by at least one static mixer and at least one pre-mixer arranged in a sleeve, wherein said at least one static mixer is characterized by: a body having a plurality of slots through the body, said slots having one or more sides that are angled with respect to an axis passing through a center of the body; a plurality of arms extending from an outer edge of the body towards a center of the body, wherein the plurality of slots comprising at least one concentric ring of slots.
Flow management systems and related methods for oil and gas applications
A flow management system includes an expandable device configured for attachment to a wall surface of a conduit and being adjustable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration, an electric actuator in fluid communication with the expandable device, and a control module. The control module is configured to control the electric actuator to flow a current 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 terminate a flow of the current to the expandable device to collapse the expandable device for opening the channel to a fluid flow within the conduit.
Flow management systems and related methods for oil and gas applications
A flow management system includes an expandable device configured for attachment to a wall surface of a conduit and being adjustable between an expanded configuration and a collapsed configuration, an electric actuator in fluid communication with the expandable device, and a control module. The control module is configured to control the electric actuator to flow a current 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 terminate a flow of the current to the expandable device to collapse the expandable device for opening the channel to a fluid flow within the conduit.
Methods for smart gas pipeline frost heave safety management and internet of things systems thereof
The present disclosure provides a method for smart gas pipeline frost heave safety management and an Internet of Things system. The method includes: obtaining gas transmission data and gas pipeline data and determining gas pressure change data of a target point based on the gas transmission data and gas pipeline data; predicting temperature change data of the target point based on the gas pressure change data, the temperature change data including gas temperature change data and soil temperature change data; predicting, based on the temperature change data, the gas pipeline data, and the gas pressure change data, and in combination with environmental data, a frost heave degree data of the target point; and determining, based on the frost heave degree data of the target point, the gas transmission adjustment data and a frost heave prevention plan.
Methods for smart gas pipeline frost heave safety management and internet of things systems thereof
The present disclosure provides a method for smart gas pipeline frost heave safety management and an Internet of Things system. The method includes: obtaining gas transmission data and gas pipeline data and determining gas pressure change data of a target point based on the gas transmission data and gas pipeline data; predicting temperature change data of the target point based on the gas pressure change data, the temperature change data including gas temperature change data and soil temperature change data; predicting, based on the temperature change data, the gas pipeline data, and the gas pressure change data, and in combination with environmental data, a frost heave degree data of the target point; and determining, based on the frost heave degree data of the target point, the gas transmission adjustment data and a frost heave prevention plan.