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Dual poppet pressure relief valve with vacuum adaptor capability
11703139 · 2023-07-18 · ·

A pressure relief valve is disclosed with a first stage valve that is in series with a second stage valve, with an enclosed cavity between the first stage valve and the second stage valve. The first stage valve relieves pressure from an enclosure into the enclosed cavity between the stages, when the pressure is above a cracking pressure of the first stage valve. The second stage relieves pressure from the enclosed cavity when the pressure is above the cracking pressure of the second stage valve.

Relief valve with testing lockout
11703140 · 2023-07-18 · ·

A relief valve has a valve body, a plunger assembly coupled to the valve body for selectively opening and closing the relief valve, and a support member secured to the valve body. A lockout lever is against the support member, forming a vertex. A spring rod is coupled to the lockout lever, and a spring is coupled to the spring rod, providing a bias force against the plunger assembly to normally close the relief valve. In a lockout position, the lockout lever is moved to pivot on the vertex against the support member to further compress the spring, which increases the bias force and, in turn, a cracking pressure of the relief valve.

Relief valve with testing lockout
11703140 · 2023-07-18 · ·

A relief valve has a valve body, a plunger assembly coupled to the valve body for selectively opening and closing the relief valve, and a support member secured to the valve body. A lockout lever is against the support member, forming a vertex. A spring rod is coupled to the lockout lever, and a spring is coupled to the spring rod, providing a bias force against the plunger assembly to normally close the relief valve. In a lockout position, the lockout lever is moved to pivot on the vertex against the support member to further compress the spring, which increases the bias force and, in turn, a cracking pressure of the relief valve.

BI-FLOW CRYOGENIC FIRESAFE FLOATING BALL VALVE

A floating ball valve comprising: a housing having an internal cavity and first and second fluid flow ports through which fluid flows selectively in either direction from the first to the second or the second to the first fluid flow ports when the valve is open; a floating ball housed in the cavity and formed having a through hole for passage of fluid the ball being rotatable to open the valve and allow fluid flow through the fluid flow ports and internal cavity and to close the valve and block fluid flow through the fluid flow ports and cavity; and a pressure relief valve (PRV) having a cracking pressure mounted to the floating ball so that the PRV communicates with the through hole, and when the floating ball valve is closed the PRV faces and communicates with the first fluid flow port; wherein the PRV is normally closed whether the floating ball valve is open or closed, and when the floating ball valve is closed, if pressure in the internal cavity exceeds the cracking pressure of the PRV, the PRV opens to relieve the pressure.

BI-FLOW CRYOGENIC FIRESAFE FLOATING BALL VALVE

A floating ball valve comprising: a housing having an internal cavity and first and second fluid flow ports through which fluid flows selectively in either direction from the first to the second or the second to the first fluid flow ports when the valve is open; a floating ball housed in the cavity and formed having a through hole for passage of fluid the ball being rotatable to open the valve and allow fluid flow through the fluid flow ports and internal cavity and to close the valve and block fluid flow through the fluid flow ports and cavity; and a pressure relief valve (PRV) having a cracking pressure mounted to the floating ball so that the PRV communicates with the through hole, and when the floating ball valve is closed the PRV faces and communicates with the first fluid flow port; wherein the PRV is normally closed whether the floating ball valve is open or closed, and when the floating ball valve is closed, if pressure in the internal cavity exceeds the cracking pressure of the PRV, the PRV opens to relieve the pressure.

Pilot-pressure-controlled flow valve and fluid system containing same

In a thermal fluid system, a control valve includes a flow valve and a solenoid pilot valve. The flow valve has an inlet and an outlet; a control chamber for receiving a pilot pressure; and a valve member operable by the pilot pressure to selectively open and close a fluid path from the inlet to the outlet. The pilot pressure acts in a closing direction of the flow valve. The pilot valve provides the pilot pressure to the control chamber and is a 3/2 way valve with a first port in fluid communication with the control chamber, a second port to be connected to a pressure source, and a third port. The pilot valve has a first position connecting the first port with the second port and a second position connecting the first port with the third port.

Bypass valve assembly with integrated flow control valve

A bypass valve assembly includes a housing having an inlet, an outlet, and a flow passageway to allow flow of a liquid from the inlet to the outlet and a valve seat disposed about the flow passageway between the inlet and the outlet. A movable poppet is disposed in the housing to engage the valve seat in a closed position and to disengage the valve seat in an open position when pressure of the liquid in the flow passageway exceeds a preset value to allow flow of the liquid through the flow passageway. A rotatable flow control valve is disposed in the housing between the inlet and the outlet. An actuator is coupled to the flow control valve to actuate and move the flow control valve to control flow of the liquid between the inlet and the outlet when the poppet is engaged with the valve seat.

Hydrostatically adjustable valve and associated system
11692636 · 2023-07-04 · ·

The present disclosure relates to a hydrostatically adjustable flow control valve. In one embodiment, the valve includes a fixed sleeve that slidably receives a spool. A spring biases the spool relative to the fixed sleeve. A primary orifice is used to deliver fluid to the interior area of the fixed sleeve and spool. A control device is used to selectively vary the rate at which fluid drains from the interior area. Draining the fluid results in the spool being received within the interior of the fixed sleeve. The movement of the spool opens flow ports within the sleeve. This, in turn, allows fluid to exit the valve. Conversely, the control device can be set to prevent fluid drainage. This results in the spool extending from interior of the fixed sleeve, the closure of the flow ports, and the sealing of the valve.

PORT LOCKED BY PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
20220397207 · 2022-12-15 ·

A container assembly includes a container body having a housing defining an internal compartment and an opening connected to the internal compartment. A cap having an engagement feature is mounted to the housing about the opening. A pressure relief valve is operably coupled with the internal compartment to vent fluid from the internal compartment. The pressure relief valve has a movable member movable between a first position and a second position. When the movable member is in the first position, the movable member is configured to cooperate with the engagement feature to restrict movement of the cap relative to the opening.

PORT LOCKED BY PRESSURE RELIEF VALVE
20220397207 · 2022-12-15 ·

A container assembly includes a container body having a housing defining an internal compartment and an opening connected to the internal compartment. A cap having an engagement feature is mounted to the housing about the opening. A pressure relief valve is operably coupled with the internal compartment to vent fluid from the internal compartment. The pressure relief valve has a movable member movable between a first position and a second position. When the movable member is in the first position, the movable member is configured to cooperate with the engagement feature to restrict movement of the cap relative to the opening.