Patent classifications
F16K47/14
VALVES AND CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR CLEAN FLUID PRESSURE EQUALIZATION AND DE-ENERGIZATION
A pressure control system configured to respond to high-pressure conditions in a fluid conduit is disclosed. The system generally includes first and second flow restrictors positionable inline on a fluid conduit and configured to block fluid flow in the conduit and respond to a high-pressure event to allow fluid flow therethrough. The first flow restrictor is position upstream from the second flow restrictor and may open to allow fluid flow in response to the high-pressure event. The second flow restrictor provides adjustable flow of fluid therethrough or may open a bypass line in response to the high-pressure event to allow unrestricted fluid flow therethrough.
Three-Dimensional Manufacturing of Quieting Valve Having Complex Passages
A noise-reducing valve structure includes a unitary spindle-shaped body having a central lumen for receiving a fluid flow and a poppet member, the body having an inner diameter adjacent the central lumen and an outer diameter and a circumferentially and axially distributed plurality of radial passages adapted to be opened and closed in accordance with a guided position of the poppet member, the plurality of radial passages extending through the spindle-shaped body from the inner diameter to the outer diameter and having a gradually increasing area from the inner diameter to the outer diameter.
Lattice control cage for a regulator
A fluid valve includes a valve body having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. A fluid passageway connects the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet. A trim assembly is located within the fluid passageway and the trim assembly cooperates with a control member to control fluid flow through the fluid passageway. The trim assembly includes a cage having a lattice structure.
Lattice control cage for a regulator
A fluid valve includes a valve body having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet. A fluid passageway connects the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet. A trim assembly is located within the fluid passageway and the trim assembly cooperates with a control member to control fluid flow through the fluid passageway. The trim assembly includes a cage having a lattice structure.
Fixed cone sleeve valve with finger extensions on sleeve gate for cavitation suppression
A fixed cone sleeve valve has a conically shaped valve body and a sleeve gate movable relative to the valve body to define open and closed positions of the valve. An extension member is provided at the downstream distal end of the sleeve gate. The extension member extends radially outward and axially downstream from the distal end of the sleeve gate. The extension member has outer and inner surfaces with openings extending between the outer and inner surfaces. The extension member is arranged on the sleeve gate in a manner to allow communication through the openings into the flow path when the sleeve gate is in the open position.
Three-dimensional manufacturing of quieting valve having complex passages
A noise-reducing valve structure includes a unitary spindle-shaped body having a central lumen for receiving a fluid flow and a poppet member, the body having an inner diameter adjacent the central lumen and an outer diameter and a circumferentially and axially distributed plurality of radial passages adapted to be opened and closed in accordance with a guided position of the poppet member, the plurality of radial passages extending through the spindle-shaped body from the inner diameter to the outer diameter and having a gradually increasing area from the inner diameter to the outer diameter.
FLUID FLOW CONTROL DEVICE
A device (1) for controlling the flow of fluid through a conduit from an upstream side (3) to a downstream side (5). The device includes a housing (4) with a wall (6) having valve apertures (8) through which the flow of fluid is selectively controlled. A valve member (10) is mounted on one side of the wall of the housing and is arranged to move reciprocally to selectively open and close the valve apertures. A removable insert (12) is mounted on the opposite side of the wall of the housing from the valve member. The removable insert is arranged to cover some of the valve apertures.
FLUID FLOW CONTROL DEVICE
A device (1) for controlling the flow of fluid through a conduit from an upstream side (3) to a downstream side (5). The device includes a housing (4) with a wall (6) having valve apertures (8) through which the flow of fluid is selectively controlled. A valve member (10) is mounted on one side of the wall of the housing and is arranged to move reciprocally to selectively open and close the valve apertures. A removable insert (12) is mounted on the opposite side of the wall of the housing from the valve member. The removable insert is arranged to cover some of the valve apertures.
Choke trim with flow turbulence control
A choke valve including a valve body defining an inlet defining a centrally disposed axis extending through the inlet, an outlet, and a chamber in fluidic communication with the inlet and the outlet, and a flow trim disposed within the chamber and having a side wall that defines a generally cylindrical shape, the flow trim defining a passage through the flow trim, a pair of diametrically opposing windows extending through the side wall, each window permitting fluid communication between the chamber and the passage in a direction orthogonal to the centrally disposed axis defined by the inlet, and a slot extending through the side wall, the slot being disposed substantially equidistantly between the pair of diametrically opposing windows orthogonal to the centrally disposed axis defined by the inlet and on a side of the flow trim opposite the inlet, the slot permitting containment of turbulence created by interaction of fluid flow through the windows.
VALVE ARRANGEMENT AND DIAPHRAGM ASSEMBLY FOR A VALVE ARRANGEMENT
The present invention relates to a valve arrangement (1) comprising a valve housing (2), a valve inlet (3), a valve outlet (4) and a diaphragm assembly for controlling a fluid flow through the valve housing (2) from the valve inlet (3) to the valve outlet (4), the diaphragm assembly comprising a diaphragm (5) and a diaphragm plate (6) at least partially covering the diaphragm (5), the diaphragm (5) comprising one or more equalization holes (13) passing through the diaphragm (5) and the diaphragm plate (6) comprising one or more equalization openings (12) passing through the diaphragm plate (6), the equalization holes (13) being aligned with the equalization openings (12). According to the invention, the diaphragm assembly comprises an engagement zone engaging the diaphragm (5) in order to rotationally fix the diaphragm (5) and the diaphragm plate (6) with respect to each other. This has the effect that the equalization holes (13) will keep aligned with the equalization openings (12). Thus, proper function of the valve arrangement (1) is ensured at all times. Furthermore, the invention relates to a diaphragm assembly for a valve arrangement (1) as described above.