Abstract

A flow and fluid conditioning pressure reduction valve or device includes an inlet and an outlet. The valve or device includes at least one relatively long flow bore conduit shaped as a spiral or a spiral arranged on the surface of a disc or cone. Each spiral shaped conduit includes at least one rotation and each spiral shaped conduit may be closely packed. The conduit arranged between the inlet and the outlet has reduced flow cross section area, and the length, the cross section area, and the number of the spiral shaped conduits in line determine the pressure reduction of a given fluid at a given flow rate.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 47/12 - Means in valves for absorbing fluid energy for decreasing pressure and having a throttling member separate from the closure member the throttling channel being of helical form
• E21B 34/02 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in well heads
• F16K 3/316 - Guiding of the slide
• F16K 47/02 - Means in valves for absorbing fluid energy for preventing water-hammer or noise

Abstract

Water injection flow control device, distinctive in that it comprises: a stack of discs or cone-like plates, the discs or cone-like plates as stacked or per se comprises in substance spiral shaped flow conduits, the spiral shaped flow conduits comprises at least one revolution, the spiral shaped flow conduit being turned about a central point or axis and departing or approaching said central point or axis for each revolution, at least some of said spiral shaped flow conduits comprises at least one of sections in series with alternating cross section area for flow and a section with serpentine-type shape for flow along the in substance spiral shaped flow conduits, said spiral shaped flow conduits has a fluid conduit length of at least 0.2 meter, an inlet operatively coupled to an inner or outer end of the spiral shaped flow conduits, an outlet operatively coupled to the other end of said conduits than the inlet, and a control member. The invention also provides a system comprising said device and use of said device.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 43/12 - Methods or apparatus for controlling the flow of the obtained fluid to or in wells
• E21B 43/16 - Enhanced recovery methods for obtaining hydrocarbons
• F16K 47/04 - Means in valves for absorbing fluid energy for decreasing pressure, the throttle being incorporated in the closure member
• F16K 47/06 - Means in valves for absorbing fluid energy for decreasing pressure, the throttle being incorporated in the closure member with a throttle in the form of a helical channel
• F16K 47/08 - Means in valves for absorbing fluid energy for decreasing pressure and having a throttling member separate from the closure member
• F16K 47/12 - Means in valves for absorbing fluid energy for decreasing pressure and having a throttling member separate from the closure member the throttling channel being of helical form

Goods & Services

Metal valves for petroleum applications, namely, metal valves not including machine elements Valves being parts of petroleum production machines

Abstract

Choke valve separator, distinctive in that it comprises: an inlet, an inlet flow control valve, a choke and fluid conditioner part coupled to receive fluid from the inlet, comprising elements with conduits for flow per se or with the elements as stacked, at least in a final section thereof in the direction of flow the conduits have spiral or helical shape providing spiral or helical outlet flow from said part, a separation part, coupled to receive the fluid from the choke and fluid conditioner part comprising a volume into which the received fluid due to spiral flow or helical flow or gravity separates and distributes into phase volumes, at least two outlets from the separation part, and a housing.

IPC Classes  ?

• B01D 17/038 - Separation of non-miscible liquids by centrifugal force
• B01D 17/02 - Separation of non-miscible liquids
• E21B 43/36 - Underwater separating arrangements
• F16K 47/12 - Means in valves for absorbing fluid energy for decreasing pressure and having a throttling member separate from the closure member the throttling channel being of helical form

Abstract

A flow and fluid conditioning pressure reduction device includes an inlet and an outlet. The pressure reduction device is distinctive in that it comprises at least one relatively long flow bore conduit shaped as a spiral or a spiral arranged on the surface of a cone or frustum. Each spiral shaped conduit includes at least one, preferably at least three rotations and each spiral shaped conduit preferably is closely packed; the conduit has been arranged between the inlet and the outlet, has reduced flow cross section area, and the length, the cross section area and the number of the spiral shaped conduits in line determine the pressure reduction of a given fluid at a given flow rate.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 47/12 - Means in valves for absorbing fluid energy for decreasing pressure and having a throttling member separate from the closure member the throttling channel being of helical form
• E21B 34/02 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in well heads
• F16K 3/316 - Guiding of the slide
• F16K 47/02 - Means in valves for absorbing fluid energy for preventing water-hammer or noise

Abstract

The invention provides a centrifugal pump, distinctive in that the pump comprises two or more stages; the last stage in the direction of flow has been adapted so that it provides a larger equilibrium droplet size than the upstream stages. Method of designing the pump and use of the pump.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04D 1/06 - Multi-stage pumps
• F04D 1/10 - Multi-stage pumps with means for changing the flow-path through the stages, e.g. series/parallel
• F04D 7/04 - Pumps adapted for handling specific fluids, e.g. by selection of specific materials for pumps or pump parts of centrifugal type the fluids being viscous or non-homogeneous
• F04D 29/44 - Fluid-guiding means, e.g. diffusers
• F04D 31/00 - Pumping liquids and elastic fluids at the same time

Abstract

The invention provides a sample container arrangement for collecting multiphase samples of gas and liquid, particularly oil in water samples that are representative with respect to oil concentration, oil droplet size and oil droplet size distribution, the sample container arrangement comprises a sample container with an upper end, a lower end and a container volume for sample collection, such as a standing cylinder, distinctive in that the container arrangement further comprises: one inlet connected to the upper end or part of the container volume, one outlet with a valve with bleeding function, connected to the upper end or part of the container volume, and one outlet connected to the lower end of the container volume.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 1/20 - Devices for withdrawing samples in the liquid or fluent state for flowing or falling materials
• G01N 1/10 - Devices for withdrawing samples in the liquid or fluent state
• G01N 33/18 - Water
• G01N 33/28 - Oils

Abstract

The invention provides a flow and fluid conditioning pressure reduction valve or device, comprising an inlet and an outlet, the valve or device is distinctive in that it comprises at least one relatively long flow bore conduit shaped as a spiral or a spiral arranged on the surface of a cone or frustum. Each spiral shaped conduit includes at least one, preferably at least three rotations and each spiral shaped conduit preferably is closely packed; the conduit has been arranged between the inlet and the outlet, has reduced flow cross section area, and the length, the cross section area and the number of the spiral shaped conduits in line determine the pressure reduction of a given fluid at a given flow rate.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 47/08 - Means in valves for absorbing fluid energy for decreasing pressure and having a throttling member separate from the closure member
• E21B 43/34 - Arrangements for separating materials produced by the well

Abstract

The invention provides a centrifugal pump, distinctive in that the pump comprises two or more stages; the last stage in the direction of flow has been adapted so that it provides a larger equilibrium droplet size than the upstream stages. Method of designing the pump and use of the pump.

IPC Classes  ?

• F04D 1/06 - Multi-stage pumps
• F04D 7/04 - Pumps adapted for handling specific fluids, e.g. by selection of specific materials for pumps or pump parts of centrifugal type the fluids being viscous or non-homogeneous
• F04D 31/00 - Pumping liquids and elastic fluids at the same time

Goods & Services

Processing equipment for use in the oil and gas industry; pumps (machines) for lifting and transporting fluids; parts and accessories for the aforementioned goods.

Abstract

The invention provides a sample container arrangement for collecting multiphase samples of gas and liquid, particularly oil in water samples that are representative with respect to oil concentration, oil droplet size and oil droplet size distribution, the sample container arrangement comprises a sample container with an upper end, a lower end and a container volume for sample collection, such as a standing cylinder, distinctive in that the container arrangement further comprises: one inlet connected to the upper end or part of the container volume, one outlet with a valve with bleeding function, connected to the upper end or part of the container volume, and one outlet connected to the lower end of the container volume.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 1/20 - Devices for withdrawing samples in the liquid or fluent state for flowing or falling materials
• G01N 33/28 - Oils

Abstract

The invention provides a fluid flow control valve (1) comprising a cylindrical inlet chamber (2) having a fluid inlet aperture (3) and a coaxial waisted cylindrical outlet chamber (4) having a fluid outlet aperture (5), said inlet chamber containing a coaxial cylindrical cage (6) opening into said outlet chamber and said cage having in its cylinder wall at least one valve aperture (7) to allow fluid to pass from said fluid inlet aperture into said outlet chamber, said control valve further comprising a coaxial cylindrical plug (10) movable axially relative to said cage to close and open said valve aperture and a valve actuator (9, 11, 12, 13) operable to move said plug or cage relative to each other whereby to close or open said valve aperture, wherein said valve aperture is arranged to provide fluid exiting said cage from said inlet chamber with a velocity component tangential to the cylindrical axis (31) of said cage.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 3/24 - Gate valves or sliding valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closing members having a sliding movement along the seat for opening and closing with sealing faces shaped as surfaces of solids of revolution with cylindrical valve members

Abstract

The invention provides a fluid flow control valve (60) comprising a cylindrical inlet chamber (61) having a fluid inlet aperture (62) and a coaxial, optionally but preferably waisted, cylindrical outlet chamber (63) having a fluid outlet aperture (64), said inlet chamber containing adjacent first and a second apertured members (68, 69) mutually rotatable between a position in which fluid flow from said inlet aperture to said outlet aperture is permitted and a position in which said flow is prevented or constrained, characterised in that the apertures (67, 70) in at least one of said members are aligned so as to provide fluid flowing therethrough with a velocity component tangential to the axis of said outlet chamber.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05D 7/06 - Control of flow characterised by the use of electric means
• G05D 16/20 - Control of fluid pressure characterised by the use of electric means

Abstract

The invention provides a fluid flow control valve (1) comprising a cylindrical inlet chamber (2) having a fluid inlet aperture (3) and a coaxial waisted cylindrical outlet chamber (4) having a fluid outlet aperture (5), said inlet chamber containing a coaxial cylindrical cage (6) opening into said outlet chamber and said cage having in its cylinder wall at least one valve aperture (7) to allow fluid to pass from said fluid inlet aperture into said outlet chamber, said control valve further comprising a coaxial cylindrical plug (10) movable axially relative to said cage to close and open said valve aperture and a valve actuator (9, 11, 12, 13) operable to move said plug or cage relative to each other whereby to close or open said valve aperture, wherein said valve aperture is arranged to provide fluid exiting said cage from said inlet chamber with a velocity component tangential to the cylindrical axis (31) of said cage.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 3/24 - Gate valves or sliding valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closing members having a sliding movement along the seat for opening and closing with sealing faces shaped as surfaces of solids of revolution with cylindrical valve members
• F16K 3/26 - Gate valves or sliding valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closing members having a sliding movement along the seat for opening and closing with sealing faces shaped as surfaces of solids of revolution with cylindrical valve members with fluid passages in the valve member
• F16K 47/08 - Means in valves for absorbing fluid energy for decreasing pressure and having a throttling member separate from the closure member

Abstract

The invention provides a fluid flow control valve (1) comprising a cylindrical inlet chamber (2) having a fluid inlet aperture (3) and a coaxial waisted cylindrical outlet chamber (4) having a fluid outlet aperture (5), said inlet chamber containing a coaxial cylindrical cage (6) opening into said outlet chamber and said cage having in its cylinder wall at least one valve aperture (7) to allow fluid to pass from said fluid inlet aperture into said outlet chamber, said control valve further comprising a coaxial cylindrical plug (10) movable axially relative to said cage to close and open said valve aperture and a valve actuator (9, 11, 12, 13) operable to move said plug or cage relative to each other whereby to close or open said valve aperture, wherein said valve aperture is arranged to provide fluid exiting said cage from said inlet chamber with a velocity component tangential to the cylindrical axis (31) of said cage.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 3/24 - Gate valves or sliding valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closing members having a sliding movement along the seat for opening and closing with sealing faces shaped as surfaces of solids of revolution with cylindrical valve members
• F16K 3/26 - Gate valves or sliding valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closing members having a sliding movement along the seat for opening and closing with sealing faces shaped as surfaces of solids of revolution with cylindrical valve members with fluid passages in the valve member
• F16K 47/08 - Means in valves for absorbing fluid energy for decreasing pressure and having a throttling member separate from the closure member

Goods & Services

Metal valves; parts and fittings for the aforementioned goods. Pressure regulators (parts of machines), pressure valves (parts of machines), separators (parts of machines) and cyclones (parts of machines); separators and cyclones of metal; parts and fittings for the aforementioned goods.

Abstract

Summary An arrangement for a control valve (1) for controlling pressure and flow rate of a fluid, the fluid flowing via an inlet (16) into the control valve (1) being brought to rotate about a main flow axis (20) before the fluid, at least with reduced pressure or speed energy, flows via an outlet opening (12) from the control valve (1) and where at least one inlet port (14) communicating with the inlet (16) being provided tangentially in relation to an inlet portion (22) of the speed reduction chamber (6) located in the control valve (1), and where the speed reduction chamber (6), provided substantially concentric with the main flow axis (20), is divergent over at least the first portion of the main flow direction.

IPC Classes  ?

• B04C 5/15 - Construction of the underflow ductingApex constructionsDischarge arrangements with swinging flaps or revolving sluicesSluicesCheck-valves
• B01D 17/00 - Separation of liquids, not provided for elsewhere, e.g. by thermal diffusion