Patent classifications
F17D3/12
System and method for odorizing natural gas
The present disclosure provides a system and method for odorizing natural gas flowing through a distribution pipeline. The system includes a bypass line adjacent to a distribution pipeline, wherein bypass gas flows through the bypass line and an odorant tank connected to the bypass line, and into the distribution pipeline; a high-flow control valve and a low-flow control valve in the bypass line, wherein bypass gas flows through the odorant tank into the distribution pipeline when the high-flow control valve or the low-flow control valve is open; and a programmable logic controller connected to the high-flow and low flow control valve; wherein the programmable logic controller opens the high-flow or low-flow control valve for a predetermined dwell time proportional to an amount of bypass gas needed to odorize gas in the distribution pipeline each time that a preselected quantity of gas flows through the distribution pipeline.
ODORIZATION SYSTEM
An odorization system is provided that introduces foul-smelling odorant into a natural gas pipeline in order to make gas leaks more easily detectable. The system improves upon prior art odorization systems by using a pumpless mechanism driven by differential pressures. The elimination of pumps from the system reduces the likelihood of system failure and further reduces the likelihood that odorant leaks to atmosphere.
ODORIZATION SYSTEM
An odorization system is provided that introduces foul-smelling odorant into a natural gas pipeline in order to make gas leaks more easily detectable. The system improves upon prior art odorization systems by using a pumpless mechanism driven by differential pressures. The elimination of pumps from the system reduces the likelihood of system failure and further reduces the likelihood that odorant leaks to atmosphere.
FLUID PURGING SYSTEM
A method for reducing emissions from a vessel includes isolating the vessel from a downstream fluid flow line, purging a fluid from the vessel by injecting purging media into the vessel to push the fluid through a check valve of a vent tubing and into the downstream fluid flow line, and draining the purging media from the vessel. A first end of the vent tubing is coupled to the housing of the vessel, and a second end of the vent tubing is coupled to the downstream fluid flow line. Further, the vent tubing includes a check valve disposed between the first end and the second end, and the check valve is configured to allow fluid to flow from the housing to the downstream fluid flow line.
FLUID PURGING SYSTEM
A method for reducing emissions from a vessel includes isolating the vessel from a downstream fluid flow line, purging a fluid from the vessel by injecting purging media into the vessel to push the fluid through a check valve of a vent tubing and into the downstream fluid flow line, and draining the purging media from the vessel. A first end of the vent tubing is coupled to the housing of the vessel, and a second end of the vent tubing is coupled to the downstream fluid flow line. Further, the vent tubing includes a check valve disposed between the first end and the second end, and the check valve is configured to allow fluid to flow from the housing to the downstream fluid flow line.
FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE LIQUID TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD AND APPLICATION THEREOF
The present disclosure discloses a flammable and explosive liquid transportation system and a method and an application thereof. The system includes a gas inlet pipe and a liquid transportation pipeline; a first valve and a second valve are sequentially disposed on the gas inlet pipe; two ends of the liquid transportation pipeline respectively communicate with the raw material barrel and a reaction vessel, a third valve, a fifth valve, and a seventh valve are sequentially disposed on the liquid transportation pipeline; the gas inlet pipe and the liquid transportation pipeline communicate with each other, and a fourth valve is disposed on the connecting pipe; a bypass pipe is disposed on the liquid transportation pipeline, and a sixth valve is disposed on the bypass pipe. The present disclosure resolves problems of a high risk and poor environmental protection caused by an existing flammable and explosive liquid transfer manner.
FLAMMABLE AND EXPLOSIVE LIQUID TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM AND METHOD AND APPLICATION THEREOF
The present disclosure discloses a flammable and explosive liquid transportation system and a method and an application thereof. The system includes a gas inlet pipe and a liquid transportation pipeline; a first valve and a second valve are sequentially disposed on the gas inlet pipe; two ends of the liquid transportation pipeline respectively communicate with the raw material barrel and a reaction vessel, a third valve, a fifth valve, and a seventh valve are sequentially disposed on the liquid transportation pipeline; the gas inlet pipe and the liquid transportation pipeline communicate with each other, and a fourth valve is disposed on the connecting pipe; a bypass pipe is disposed on the liquid transportation pipeline, and a sixth valve is disposed on the bypass pipe. The present disclosure resolves problems of a high risk and poor environmental protection caused by an existing flammable and explosive liquid transfer manner.
MULTIPHASE FLOW INSTABILITY CONTROL
A method can include detecting instability of multiphase fluid flow in a multiphase fluid production system using sensor measurements from the multiphase fluid production system; and, responsive to the detection of instability, increasing gas injection into the multiphase fluid production system until a variation metric of the sensor measurements decreases to a level indicative of stable multiphase fluid flow in the multiphase fluid production system.
MULTIPHASE FLOW INSTABILITY CONTROL
A method can include detecting instability of multiphase fluid flow in a multiphase fluid production system using sensor measurements from the multiphase fluid production system; and, responsive to the detection of instability, increasing gas injection into the multiphase fluid production system until a variation metric of the sensor measurements decreases to a level indicative of stable multiphase fluid flow in the multiphase fluid production system.
System and method for detection and control of the deposition of flow restricting substances
A detection system for use with a pipeline network having a fluid flowing therethrough. The fluid contains an ingredient that deposits on the interior walls of the pipeline network. The detection system is interposed within the pipeline network and comprises a first fluid path and a second fluid path. A material is distributed throughout the interior of the second fluid path that is capable of inducing and accelerating the deposition of the fluid ingredient on the walls of the second fluid path. A sensor exposed to the second fluid path monitors changes in the path indicative of deposit build-up. The sensor communicates with a control system. The control system directs a chemical injector to introduce chemical inhibitors into the pipeline network to inhibit ingredient deposition on the walls of the pipeline network.