A system includes a pressure exchanger configured to receive a first fluid via a high pressure in (HPIN) port, receive a second fluid via a low pressure in (LPIN) port, exchange pressure between the first fluid and the second fluid, and provide the first fluid via a low pressure out (LPOUT) port, and provide the second fluid via a high pressure out (HPOUT) port. The system further includes a main gas cooler coil configured to provide main gas cooler coil exit flow that is split into a first stream and a second stream. The system further includes a first heat exchanger configured to: subcool the first stream and provide the first stream to the HPIN of the pressure exchanger; and convert the second stream into a two-phase liquid-gas mixture and provide the two-phase liquid-gas mixture to the first heat exchanger to absorb heat from and subcool the first stream.
F25B 1/10 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression à cycle irréversible à compression multi-étagée
F25B 9/00 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression dans lesquels le fluide frigorigène est l'air ou un autre gaz à point d'ébullition peu élevé
F25B 43/00 - Dispositions pour la séparation ou la purification des gaz ou des liquidesDispositions pour la vaporisation des résidus de fluides frigorigènes, p. ex. par la chaleur
F25B 49/02 - Disposition ou montage des dispositifs de commande ou de sécurité pour machines, installations ou systèmes du type à compression
F25B 5/00 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression, avec plusieurs circuits d'évaporateurs, p. ex. pour faire varier la puissance frigorifique
F25B 5/02 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression, avec plusieurs circuits d'évaporateurs, p. ex. pour faire varier la puissance frigorifique disposés en parallèle
F25B 7/00 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression fonctionnant en cascade, c.-à-d. avec plusieurs circuits, l'évaporateur d'un circuit refroidissant le condenseur du circuit suivant
F25B 25/00 - Machines, installations ou systèmes utilisant une combinaison des principes de fonctionnement compris dans plusieurs des groupes
A refrigeration system includes a heat exchanger including a heat exchanger inlet and a heat exchanger outlet, an evaporator including an evaporator inlet and an evaporator outlet, a first circulation pump including a first circulation pump inlet fluidly coupled to the heat exchanger outlet and a first circulation pump outlet, a second circulation pump including a second circulation pump inlet and a second circulation pump outlet, a leakage pump including a leakage pump inlet and a leakage pump outlet, and a pressure exchanger (PX). The PX includes a first PX inlet fluidly coupled to the first circulation pump outlet and the leakage pump outlet, a first PX outlet fluidly coupled to the heat exchanger inlet, a second PX inlet fluidly coupled to the evaporator outlet, and a second PX outlet fluidly coupled to the leakage pump inlet and the second circulation pump inlet.
F25B 9/00 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression dans lesquels le fluide frigorigène est l'air ou un autre gaz à point d'ébullition peu élevé
F25B 13/00 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression, à cycle réversible
A system includes a pressure exchanger (PX) configured to receive a first fluid, receive a second fluid, and exchange pressure between the first fluid and the second fluid. The system further includes a heat exchanger configured to receive the second fluid from the PX via a first inlet, receive a third fluid via a second inlet, and exchange heat between the second fluid and the third fluid. The system further includes a first compressor configured to receive the third fluid from the first heat exchanger.
F25B 1/10 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression à cycle irréversible à compression multi-étagée
F25B 9/00 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression dans lesquels le fluide frigorigène est l'air ou un autre gaz à point d'ébullition peu élevé
F25B 40/00 - Sous-refroidisseurs, désurchauffeurs ou surchauffeurs
F25B 41/20 - Disposition des soupapes, p. ex. de soupapes marche-arrêt ou de soupapes de régulation de débit
F25B 49/02 - Disposition ou montage des dispositifs de commande ou de sécurité pour machines, installations ou systèmes du type à compression
energy recovery devices, namely, pressure exchangers for use in refrigeration and HVAC; energy recovery devices, namely, pressure exchangers for use in CO2 refrigeration
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CONTROL OF REFRIGERATION AND HEAT PUMP SYSTEMS THAT INCLUDE PRESSURE EXCHANGERS
A system includes a pressure exchanger (PX) and a condenser. An outlet of the condenser is fluidly coupled to a first inlet of the PX. The system further includes a generator assembly configured to be conditionally coupled to the PX. Coupling the generator assembly to the PX causes a turbine to convert rotational energy of the PX to electrical energy.
F25B 7/00 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression fonctionnant en cascade, c.-à-d. avec plusieurs circuits, l'évaporateur d'un circuit refroidissant le condenseur du circuit suivant
F03G 7/00 - Mécanismes produisant une puissance mécanique, non prévus ailleurs ou utilisant une source d'énergie non prévue ailleurs
F25B 9/00 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression dans lesquels le fluide frigorigène est l'air ou un autre gaz à point d'ébullition peu élevé
F25B 13/00 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression, à cycle réversible
F25B 30/02 - Pompes à chaleur du type à compression
A system includes a pressure exchanger (PX) configured to receive a first fluid at a first pressure and a second fluid at a second pressure and exchange pressure between the first fluid and the second fluid. The system further includes a condenser configured to provide the first fluid to the PX and provide corresponding thermal energy from the first fluid to a first corresponding environment. The system further includes a first evaporator and a second evaporator each configured to provide corresponding energy from second and third corresponding environments to portions of the first fluid output from the PX. The system further includes a first compressor configured to increase pressure of first output from the first evaporator and a second compressor configured to increase pressure of second output from the second evaporator.
F25B 7/00 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression fonctionnant en cascade, c.-à-d. avec plusieurs circuits, l'évaporateur d'un circuit refroidissant le condenseur du circuit suivant
F03G 7/00 - Mécanismes produisant une puissance mécanique, non prévus ailleurs ou utilisant une source d'énergie non prévue ailleurs
F25B 9/00 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression dans lesquels le fluide frigorigène est l'air ou un autre gaz à point d'ébullition peu élevé
F25B 13/00 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression, à cycle réversible
F25B 30/02 - Pompes à chaleur du type à compression
A motorized pressure exchanger (300) includes a rotor (310) configured to exchange pressure between a first fluid and a second fluid. The motorized pressure exchanger (300) further includes a motorized end cap (330) forming a center bore. The motorized pressure exchanger (300) further includes a shaft (320) comprising a first distal end coupled to the rotor (310). The shaft is routed through the center bore of the motorized end cap. The motorized pressure exchanger (300) further includes a static seal (340) disposed against the motorized end cap (330) to prevent fluid from the center bore from exiting the motorized pressure exchanger (300) via the motorized end cap (330).
A system includes a pressure exchanger (PX) configured to receive a first fluid, receive a second fluid, and exchange pressure between the first fluid and the second fluid. The system further includes a first gas cooler, configured to provide working fluid to a first inlet of a heat exchanger and a second inlet of a heat exchanger. The heat exchanger is configured to exchange heat between fluid provided via the first inlet and fluid provided via the second inlet. A first outlet of the heat exchanger provides the first fluid to the PX. A second outlet of the heat exchanger provides the second fluid to the PX. The system further includes a receiver, configured to receive the first fluid and the second fluid from the PX. The system further includes a first compressor, configured to provide working fluid to the first gas cooler.
F25B 1/10 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression à cycle irréversible à compression multi-étagée
F25B 9/00 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression dans lesquels le fluide frigorigène est l'air ou un autre gaz à point d'ébullition peu élevé
F25B 43/00 - Dispositions pour la séparation ou la purification des gaz ou des liquidesDispositions pour la vaporisation des résidus de fluides frigorigènes, p. ex. par la chaleur
F25B 49/02 - Disposition ou montage des dispositifs de commande ou de sécurité pour machines, installations ou systèmes du type à compression
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Refrigeration system with high speed rotary pressure exchanger
A refrigeration system includes a heat exchanger including a gas cooler or condenser. The heat exchanger includes a heat exchanger inlet and a heat exchanger outlet. The refrigeration system further includes an evaporator including an evaporator inlet and an evaporator outlet. The refrigeration system further includes a compressor including a compressor inlet fluidly coupled to the evaporator outlet and a compressor outlet fluidly coupled to the heat exchanger inlet. The refrigeration system further includes a pressure exchanger (PX) including a first PX inlet fluidly coupled to the heat exchanger outlet, a first PX outlet fluidly coupled to the heat exchanger inlet, a second PX inlet fluidly coupled to the evaporator outlet, and a second PX outlet fluidly coupled to the evaporator inlet.
F25B 9/00 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression dans lesquels le fluide frigorigène est l'air ou un autre gaz à point d'ébullition peu élevé
F25B 41/20 - Disposition des soupapes, p. ex. de soupapes marche-arrêt ou de soupapes de régulation de débit
F25B 43/04 - Dispositions pour la séparation ou la purification des gaz ou des liquidesDispositions pour la vaporisation des résidus de fluides frigorigènes, p. ex. par la chaleur pour l'évacuation des gaz non condensables
F25B 49/02 - Disposition ou montage des dispositifs de commande ou de sécurité pour machines, installations ou systèmes du type à compression
A system includes a pressure exchanger (PX) to receive a first fluid at a first pressure, second fluid at a second pressure, and exchange pressure between the first fluid and the second fluid. The first fluid is to exit the PX at a third pressure and the second fluid is to exit the PX at a fourth pressure. A first condenser is to receive the first fluid from a compressor and provide thermal energy from the first fluid to a first environment. A second condenser is to receive the second fluid from the PX and provide thermal energy from the second fluid to a second environment. A heat exchanger is to receive the first fluid from the first condenser and the second fluid from the second condenser, provide thermal energy from the first fluid to the second fluid, and provide the first fluid to the PX.
F25B 7/00 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression fonctionnant en cascade, c.-à-d. avec plusieurs circuits, l'évaporateur d'un circuit refroidissant le condenseur du circuit suivant
F03G 7/00 - Mécanismes produisant une puissance mécanique, non prévus ailleurs ou utilisant une source d'énergie non prévue ailleurs
F25B 9/00 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression dans lesquels le fluide frigorigène est l'air ou un autre gaz à point d'ébullition peu élevé
F25B 13/00 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression, à cycle réversible
F25B 30/02 - Pompes à chaleur du type à compression
A pressure exchanger includes a rotor configured to receive a first fluid, receive a second fluid, and exchange pressure between the first fluid and the second fluid. The pressure exchanger further includes a sleeve disposed around the rotor, where the first fluid is to enter the rotor radially through the sleeve. The pressure exchanger further includes a post disposed inside the rotor.
A system includes a pressure exchanger (PX) including a housing and configured to exchange pressure between a first fluid and a second fluid. The system further includes a bearing valve fluidly coupled to the housing of the PX and configured to provide the first fluid to the housing. The system further includes a controller to cause a first adjustment of a first flowrate of the first fluid into the PX based on a target flowrate of first fluid into the PX and the first flowrate. The controller is further to cause a second adjustment of a second flowrate of the second fluid into the PX based on the first flowrate and the second flowrate.
F15B 3/00 - Amplificateurs ou convertisseurs de pression de fluide, p. ex. échangeurs de pressionTransmission de la pression d'un système à fluide à un autre, sans contact entre les fluides
E21B 43/26 - Procédés pour activer la production par formation de crevasses ou de fractures
A fluid handling system includes a pressure exchanger (PX) configured to receive a first fluid at a first pressure and a second fluid at a second pressure and exchange pressure between the first fluid and the second fluid. The system further includes a condenser configured to provide corresponding thermal energy from the first fluid to a corresponding environment. The system further includes a receiver to receive the first fluid output by the PX. The receiver forms a chamber to separate the first fluid into a first gas and a first liquid. The system further includes a heat exchanger configured to receive the second fluid from the second outlet of the PX and provide the second fluid to the second inlet of the PX.
F25B 5/00 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression, avec plusieurs circuits d'évaporateurs, p. ex. pour faire varier la puissance frigorifique
F25B 6/00 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression, avec plusieurs circuits de condenseurs
F25B 9/00 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression dans lesquels le fluide frigorigène est l'air ou un autre gaz à point d'ébullition peu élevé
F25B 40/00 - Sous-refroidisseurs, désurchauffeurs ou surchauffeurs
F04B 1/20 - "Machines" ou pompes multicylindres caractérisées par le nombre ou la disposition des cylindres ayant des cylindres coaxiaux, parallèles ou inclinés par rapport à l'arbre principal le bloc-cylindres étant rotatif
A pressure exchanger (PX) includes a rotor configured to receive a first fluid, receive a second fluid, and exchange pressure between the first fluid and the second fluid, where the rotor forms a plurality of ducts. The PX further includes a first end cover fluidly coupled with the rotor, the first end cover forming a first kidney, where a kidney angular extent of the first kidney is substantially an integer multiple of a duct angular spacing between at least two adjacent ducts of the plurality of ducts, where the kidney angular extent is an angular distance between an opening edge and a closing edge of the first kidney and the duct angular spacing is an angular distance between corresponding centers of the at least two adjacent ducts.
A system includes a refrigeration system to exchange heat between a first cooling loop and a second cooling loop. The refrigeration system includes a pressure exchanger (310) that is to receive a first fluid at a first pressure and a second fluid at a second pressure and exchange pressure between the first fluid and the second fluid. The refrigeration system further includes a first heat exchanger (318) to exchange heat between the first cooling loop and a portion of the first fluid output from the pressure exchanger. The refrigeration system further includes a second heat exchanger (329) to exchange heat between a portion of the first fluid that is to enter the pressure exchanger and the second cooling loop.
F25B 9/00 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression dans lesquels le fluide frigorigène est l'air ou un autre gaz à point d'ébullition peu élevé
F25B 11/02 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression utilisant des turbines, p. ex. des turbines à gaz comme détendeurs
F25B 25/00 - Machines, installations ou systèmes utilisant une combinaison des principes de fonctionnement compris dans plusieurs des groupes
16.
THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS INCLUDING PRESSURE EXCHANGERS
A system includes a pressure exchanger (PX) configured to receive a first fluid at a first pressure and a second fluid at a second pressure and exchange pressure between the first fluid and the second fluid. The system further includes a first heat exchanger and a second heat exchanger. The system further includes a compressor. The system further includes an electrical energy generation device. The system further includes a first valve. The system further includes a processing device operatively coupled to the first valve. The processing device is configured to provide a control signal to the first valve to cause the system to be operated in a first mode or a second mode.
F28D 20/00 - Appareils ou ensembles fonctionnels d'accumulation de chaleur en généralAppareils échangeurs de chaleur de régénération non couverts par les groupes ou
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SYSTEMS COMPRISING A PRESSURE EXCHANGER, ASSOCIATED METHODS, AND ASSOCIATED NON-TRANSITORY MACHINE-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM
A system and a method includes identifying, by a processing device, a first indication of a speed of operation of a pressure exchanger (PX) of a heat transfer system. The method further includes determining, based on the first indication of the speed of operation of the pressure exchanger, a target opening value of a first valve. An inlet of the first valve is coupled to a high-pressure outlet of the PX. The method further includes causing, based on the target opening value, actuation of the first valve. A further system and a method includes an adjustment to a speed of operation of a low-pressure booster. An even further system and a method includes determining, based on first temperature data, a target adjustment of a first valve fluidly coupled to a first outlet of a heat exchanger and to a secondary fluid inlet of the heat exchanger; and causing, based on the target adjustment, actuation of the first valve.
F25B 49/02 - Disposition ou montage des dispositifs de commande ou de sécurité pour machines, installations ou systèmes du type à compression
F25B 1/10 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression à cycle irréversible à compression multi-étagée
F25B 9/00 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression dans lesquels le fluide frigorigène est l'air ou un autre gaz à point d'ébullition peu élevé
F25B 9/06 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression dans lesquels le fluide frigorigène est l'air ou un autre gaz à point d'ébullition peu élevé utilisant des détendeurs
A system includes a pressure exchanger (PX) configured to receive a first fluid at a first pressure, receive a second fluid at a second pressure, and exchange pressure between the first fluid and the second fluid. The first fluid is to exit the PX at a third pressure and the second fluid is to exit the PX at a fourth pressure. The system further includes a condenser configured to receive the first fluid from a compressor and provide corresponding thermal energy from the first fluid to a first environment. The system further includes a heat exchanger configured to receive the first fluid output from the condenser.
F25B 7/00 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression fonctionnant en cascade, c.-à-d. avec plusieurs circuits, l'évaporateur d'un circuit refroidissant le condenseur du circuit suivant
F25B 30/02 - Pompes à chaleur du type à compression
F25B 9/00 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression dans lesquels le fluide frigorigène est l'air ou un autre gaz à point d'ébullition peu élevé
F03G 7/00 - Mécanismes produisant une puissance mécanique, non prévus ailleurs ou utilisant une source d'énergie non prévue ailleurs
A pressure exchanger includes a rotor configured to receive first fluid, receive second fluid, and exchange pressure between the first fluid and the second fluid. The pressure exchanger further includes a first component forming a low-pressure port, wherein the first fluid is routed between the rotor and the low-pressure port via a low-pressure passageway. The pressure exchanger further includes a second component forming a fluid passageway between the low-pressure passageway and a centerbore of the pressure exchanger.
A system includes a pressure exchanger (PX) configured to receive a first fluid via a first inlet and a second fluid via a second inlet. The PX is to exchange pressure between the first fluid and the second fluid and provide the first fluid at a first outlet and the second fluid at a second outlet. The system further includes a heat exchanger to exchange corresponding thermal energy between the first fluid and the second fluid. The system further includes a turbine configured to receive the second fluid output from the first heat exchanger and convert corresponding energy of the second fluid into rotational kinetic energy.
F03G 4/02 - Dispositifs produisant une puissance mécanique à partir d'énergie géothermique avec contact direct du fluide
F01K 25/10 - Ensembles fonctionnels ou machines motrices caractérisés par l'emploi de fluides énergétiques particuliers non prévus ailleursEnsembles fonctionnant selon un cycle fermé, non prévus ailleurs utilisant des vapeurs particulières ces vapeurs étant froides, p. ex. ammoniac, gaz carbonique, éther
F28D 1/04 - Appareils échangeurs de chaleur comportant des ensembles de canalisations fixes pour une seule des sources de potentiel calorifique, les deux sources étant en contact chacune avec un côté de la paroi de la canalisation, dans lesquels l'autre source de potentiel calorifique est une grande masse de fluide, p. ex. radiateurs domestiques ou de moteur de voiture avec des canalisations d'échange de chaleur immergées dans la masse du fluide avec canalisations tubulaires
A pressure exchanger includes a rotor configured to exchange pressure between a first fluid at a first pressure and a second fluid at a second pressure. The rotor forms ducts that are routed from a first distal end to a second distal end. The pressure exchanger further includes a first end cover that forms a high pressure in (HPIN) port configured to provide the first fluid at the first pressure in a substantially axial direction into the ducts. The first end cover forms a low pressure out (LPOUT) port configured to receive the first fluid from the ducts at a third pressure. The pressure exchanger further includes a second end cover that forms a low pressure in (LPIN) port configured to provide the second fluid at the second pressure into the ducts and forms a high pressure out (HPOUT) port configured to receive the second fluid from the ducts at a fourth pressure.
A pressure exchanger includes a rotor configured to exchange pressure between a first fluid at a first pressure and a second fluid at a second pressure. The rotor forms ducts that are routed from a first distal end to a second distal end. The pressure exchanger further includes a first end cover that forms a high pressure in (HPIN) port configured to provide the first fluid at the first pressure into the ducts. The first end cover forms a low pressure out (LPOUT) port configured to receive the first fluid from the ducts at a third pressure. One or more sidewalls of the first end cover that form the HPIN port or the LPOUT port are substantially planar. The pressure exchanger further includes a second end cover that forms a low pressure in (LPIN) port configured to provide the second fluid at the second pressure into the ducts and forms a high pressure out (HPOUT) port configured to receive the second fluid from the ducts at a fourth pressure.
A pressure exchanger includes a rotor configured to exchange pressure between a first fluid and a second fluid. The pressure exchanger further includes a sleeve disposed around the rotor and a first end cover disposed at a first distal end of the rotor. The pressure exchanger further includes one or more first sealing components configured to prevent leakage between the sleeve and the first end cover.
A pressure exchanger includes a rotor configured to exchange pressure between a first fluid at a first pressure and a second fluid at a second pressure. The rotor forms ducts that are routed from a first distal end to a second distal end. The rotor forms chamfers on trailing edge rotor duct walls. The pressure exchanger further includes a first end cover that forms a high pressure in (HPIN) port configured to provide the first fluid at the first pressure into the ducts. The first end cover forms a low pressure out (LPOUT) port configured to receive the first fluid from the ducts at a third pressure. The pressure exchanger further includes a second end cover that forms a low pressure in (LPIN) port configured to provide the second fluid at the second pressure into the ducts and forms a high pressure out (HPOUT) port configured to receive the second fluid from the ducts at a fourth pressure.
A pressure exchanger includes a rotor configured to exchange pressure between a first fluid and a second fluid. The pressure exchanger further includes a sleeve disposed around the rotor and a first end cover disposed at a first distal end of the rotor. The pressure exchanger further includes one or more first sealing components configured to prevent leakage between the sleeve and the first end cover.
A pressure exchanger <(300) includes a rotor (310), an end cover (320A), and a flow adapter (330A). The rotor is configured to exchange pressure between fluids. The end cover is disposed at a distal end of the rotor. The end cover forms end cover low pressure ports (322A) and end cover high pressure ports (332A). The flow adapter includes a planar surface (332), a distal end, and a upper surface (336). The planar surface forms planar low pressure openings (333A) and planar high pressure openings (333B) and is configured to seal to the end cover. The distal end (334) forms a distal low pressure opening (335). Low pressure fluid flow is between the end cover low pressure ports and the distal low pressure opening via the planar low pressure openings. The upper surface forms upper high pressure openings (337). High pressure fluid flow is between the end cover high pressure ports and the upper high pressure openings via the planar high pressure openings.
A system (100) includes a pressure exchanger (300) and one or more first valves (390). The pressure exchanger includes a rotor (310) that is configured to exchange pressure between a first fluid and a second fluid. The pressure exchanger further includes a housing (340) disposed around the rotor, one or more flushing inlets (342) coupled to the housing, and one or more flushing outlets (346) coupled to the housing. The one or more first valves are coupled to the one or more flushing outlets. The one or more first valves in an open position are associated with a flushing operation. The one or more first valves in a closed position are associated with a lubrication operation.
A pressure exchanger includes a rotor configured to exchange pressure between a first fluid at a first pressure and a second fluid at a second pressure. The rotor forms ducts that are routed from a first distal end to a second distal end. The pressure exchanger further includes a first end cover that forms a high pressure in port configured to provide the first fluid at the first pressure in a substantially axial direction into the ducts. The first end cover forms a low pressure out port configured to receive the first fluid from the ducts at a third pressure. The pressure exchanger further includes a second end cover that forms a low pressure in port configured to provide the second fluid at the second pressure into the ducts and forms a high pressure out port configured to receive the second fluid from the ducts at a fourth pressure.
F04D 15/00 - Commande, p. ex. régulation de pompes, d'installations ou de systèmes de pompage
F15B 3/00 - Amplificateurs ou convertisseurs de pression de fluide, p. ex. échangeurs de pressionTransmission de la pression d'un système à fluide à un autre, sans contact entre les fluides
A system includes a pressure exchanger (PX). The PX is coupled to a motor that controls an operating speed of the PX. The system further includes a condenser. An outlet of the condenser is fluidly coupled to a first inlet of the PX. The system further includes a pressure gauge. The pressure gauge is configured to provide first pressure data. The first pressure data is indicative of a pressure of a fluid of the condenser. The system further includes a first controller configured to cause the motor to adjust the operating speed of the PX. The first controller causes the motor to adjust the operating speed of the PX based on the first pressure data.
F25B 7/00 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression fonctionnant en cascade, c.-à-d. avec plusieurs circuits, l'évaporateur d'un circuit refroidissant le condenseur du circuit suivant
F25B 49/02 - Disposition ou montage des dispositifs de commande ou de sécurité pour machines, installations ou systèmes du type à compression
F25B 9/00 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression dans lesquels le fluide frigorigène est l'air ou un autre gaz à point d'ébullition peu élevé
F25B 41/20 - Disposition des soupapes, p. ex. de soupapes marche-arrêt ou de soupapes de régulation de débit
F03G 7/00 - Mécanismes produisant une puissance mécanique, non prévus ailleurs ou utilisant une source d'énergie non prévue ailleurs
A system includes a pressure exchanger (PX) configured to receive a first fluid at a first pressure and a second fluid at a second pressure and exchange pressure between the first fluid and the second fluid. The system further includes a condenser configured to provide corresponding thermal energy from the first fluid to a corresponding environment. The system further includes a first ejector to receive a first gas and increase pressure of the first gas to form the second fluid at the second pressure. The first ejector is further to provide the second fluid at the second pressure to the PX.
F25B 13/00 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression, à cycle réversible
F03G 7/00 - Mécanismes produisant une puissance mécanique, non prévus ailleurs ou utilisant une source d'énergie non prévue ailleurs
F25B 7/00 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression fonctionnant en cascade, c.-à-d. avec plusieurs circuits, l'évaporateur d'un circuit refroidissant le condenseur du circuit suivant
F25B 9/00 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression dans lesquels le fluide frigorigène est l'air ou un autre gaz à point d'ébullition peu élevé
F25B 30/02 - Pompes à chaleur du type à compression
A system includes a pressure exchanger (PX) configured to receive a first fluid via a first PX inlet and receive a second fluid via a second PX inlet. The PX is configured to exchange pressure between the first fluid and the second fluid. The system further includes a compressor. The compressor includes a first portion configured to house at least a motor. The compressor further includes a second portion configured to be fluidly coupled to the PX and to be fluidly isolated from the first portion. The second portion forms a first compressor inlet and first compressor outlet. The compressor is configured to receive the first fluid at a first pressure into the second portion via the first compressor inlet; increase pressure of the first fluid from the first pressure to a second pressure; and provide the first fluid at the second pressure via the first compressor outlet.
F25B 1/02 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression à cycle irréversible à compresseur alternatif
H02K 9/20 - Dispositions de refroidissement ou de ventilation pour machines avec enveloppe fermée et circuit fermé de refroidissement utilisant un agent de refroidissement liquide, p. ex. de l'huile dans lesquels l'agent de refroidissement se vaporise dans l'enveloppe de la machine
F04B 39/06 - RefroidissementChauffagePrévention du gel
A system includes an isobaric pressure exchanger (IPX) configured to exchange pressure between a first fluid and a second fluid. The IPX includes a rotor configured to rotate about a longitudinal axis of the rotor. The rotor forms rotor ports arranged substantially symmetrically around the longitudinal axis at a distal end of the rotor. The IPX further includes an end cover configured to be disposed at the first distal end of the rotor. The end cover forms end cover ports. The rotor ports are arranged for hydraulic communication with the end cover ports. The IPX further includes an insert disposed between two of the rotor ports or between two of the end cover ports.
A system includes an isobaric pressure exchanger (IPX) configured to exchange pressure between a first fluid and a second fluid. The IPX includes a rotor configured to rotate about a longitudinal axis of the rotor. The rotor forms rotor ports arranged substantially symmetrically around the longitudinal axis at a distal end of the rotor. The IPX further includes an end cover configured to be disposed at the first distal end of the rotor. The end cover forms end cover ports. The rotor ports are arranged for hydraulic communication with the end cover ports. The IPX further includes an insert disposed between two of the rotor ports or between two of the end cover ports.
A system includes a pressure exchanger (PX), a first heat exchanger, and a second heat exchanger. The PX is configured to receive a first fluid and a second fluid, exchange pressure between the first fluid and the second fluid, and output the first fluid and the second fluid. The first heat exchanger is configured to receive the first fluid from a first gas cooler and the second fluid from a second gas cooler, exchange first heat between the first fluid and the second fluid, and output the first fluid and the second fluid. The second heat exchanger is configured to receive heat exchanger output from the first heat exchanger and evaporator output from an evaporator, exchange second heat between the heat exchanger output and the evaporator output, and provide the heat exchanger output to the PX and the evaporator output to the compressor.
F25B 43/00 - Dispositions pour la séparation ou la purification des gaz ou des liquidesDispositions pour la vaporisation des résidus de fluides frigorigènes, p. ex. par la chaleur
A pressure exchanger includes a rotor forming a duct from a first duct opening to a second duct opening. The pressure exchanger further includes a floating piston configured to move within the duct between the first duct opening and the second duct opening to prevent mixing of a first fluid and a second fluid while exchanging pressure between the first fluid and the second fluid. The pressure exchanger further includes a first adapter plate configured to prevent the floating piston from exiting the duct at the first duct opening and a second adapter plate configured to prevent the floating piston from exiting the duct at the second duct opening. The first adapter plate forms a first aperture that directs the first fluid to the first duct opening and the second adapter plate forms a second aperture that directs the second fluid to the second duct opening.
F15B 3/00 - Amplificateurs ou convertisseurs de pression de fluide, p. ex. échangeurs de pressionTransmission de la pression d'un système à fluide à un autre, sans contact entre les fluides
F15B 5/00 - Transducteurs convertissant les variations des grandeurs physiques, p. ex. exprimées par des variations de positions des organes, en variations de pression d'un fluide ou vice versaVariation de la pression d'un fluide en fonction des variations d'une pluralité de pressions de ce fluide ou des variations d'autres grandeurs
A system includes a pressure exchanger (PX) configured to receive a first fluid via a first inlet and a second fluid via a second inlet. The PX is to exchange pressure between the first fluid and the second fluid and provide the first fluid at a first outlet and the second fluid at a second outlet. The system further includes a first sensor to provide first sensor data associated with the first fluid prior to the first fluid entering the first inlet and a second sensor to provide second sensor data associated with the second fluid prior to the second fluid entering the second inlet. The system further includes a controller to receive user input and cause a first adjustment of the flowrate of the first fluid into the first inlet and cause a second adjustment of the flowrate of the second fluid into the second inlet.
F15B 3/00 - Amplificateurs ou convertisseurs de pression de fluide, p. ex. échangeurs de pressionTransmission de la pression d'un système à fluide à un autre, sans contact entre les fluides
E21B 43/26 - Procédés pour activer la production par formation de crevasses ou de fractures
A system includes a pressure exchanger (PX) configured to receive a first fluid via a first inlet and a second fluid via a second inlet. The PX is to exchange pressure between the first fluid and the second fluid and provide the first fluid at a fist outlet and the second fluid at a second outlet. The system further includes a first sensor to provide first sensor data associated with the first fluid prior to the first fluid entering the first inlet and a second sensor to provide second sensor data associated with the second fluid prior to the second fluid entering the second inlet. The system further includes a controller to receive user input and cause a first adjustment of the flowrate of the first fluid into the first inlet and cause a second adjustment of the flowrate of the second fluid into the second inlet.
F04B 1/14 - "Machines" ou pompes multicylindres caractérisées par le nombre ou la disposition des cylindres ayant des cylindres coaxiaux, parallèles ou inclinés par rapport à l'arbre principal les cylindres étant immobiles
A pressure exchanger includes a rotor forming a duct from a first duct opening to a second duct opening. The pressure exchanger further includes a floating piston configured to move within the duct between the first duct opening and the second duct opening to prevent mixing of a first fluid and a second fluid while exchanging pressure between the first fluid and the second fluid. The pressure exchanger further includes a first adapter plate configured to prevent the floating piston from exiting the duct at the first duct opening and a second adapter plate configured to prevent the floating piston from exiting the duct at the second duct opening. The first adapter plate forms a first aperture that directs the first fluid to the first duct opening and the second adapter plate forms a second aperture that directs the second fluid to the second duct opening.
F01K 7/16 - Ensembles fonctionnels de machines à vapeur caractérisés par l'emploi de types particuliers de machines motricesEnsembles fonctionnels ou machines motrices caractérisés par un circuit de vapeur, un cycle de fonctionnement ou des phases particuliersDispositifs de commande spécialement adaptés à ces systèmes, cycles ou phasesUtilisation de la vapeur soutirée ou de la vapeur d'évacuation pour le réchauffage de l'eau d'alimentation les machines motrices étant uniquement du type turbine
F04B 1/053 - "Machines" ou pompes multicylindres caractérisées par le nombre ou la disposition des cylindres ayant des cylindres disposés en étoile ou en éventail avec des éléments actionnants ou actionnés aux extrémités intérieures des cylindres
A system includes a pressure exchanger configured to exchange pressure between a first fluid and a second fluid. The system further includes a shaft at least partially disposed within the pressure exchanger. The system further includes an electric motor coupled to the shaft. The electric motor is configured to control fluid flow in the pressure exchanger. A controller is configured to receive sensor data from one or more sensors associated with the pressure exchanger and vary proportions of the first fluid and the second fluid entering the pressure exchanger to reduce mixing of the first fluid and the second fluid in the pressure exchanger.
A pressure exchanger includes a rotor, a seal plate, and a seal structure. The rotor is configured to exchange pressure between a first fluid and a second fluid. The seal plate has a first substantially planar seal plate surface and a second substantially planar seal plate surface disposed opposite the first substantially planar seal plate surface. A piston structure extends from the first substantially planar seal plate surface to form a substantially planar piston surface that has a surface area and is substantially parallel to the first substantially planar seal plate surface. The seal plate and the piston structure form a hydraulic chamber routed from a first opening formed by the substantially planar piston surface to a second opening formed by the second substantially planar seal plate surface. The seal structure is configured to couple the second substantially planar seal plate surface to a corresponding surface of the pressure exchanger.
A system includes a pressure exchanger (PX). The PX is coupled to a motor that controls an operating speed of the PX. The system further includes a first pressure gauge configured to generate first pressure data indicative of a pressure of a fluid of a condenser. A first controller is to generate a first control signal based on the first pressure data. The motor of the PX is configured to adjust the operating speed of the PX based on the first control signal. The system further includes a pump. The system further includes a fluid density sensor for generating fluid density data associated with a first output fluid of the PX. A second controller is to generate a second control signal based on at least the fluid density data. The pump is to adjust an operating speed of the pump based on the second control signal.
F25B 30/02 - Pompes à chaleur du type à compression
F25B 7/00 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression fonctionnant en cascade, c.-à-d. avec plusieurs circuits, l'évaporateur d'un circuit refroidissant le condenseur du circuit suivant
F25B 9/00 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression dans lesquels le fluide frigorigène est l'air ou un autre gaz à point d'ébullition peu élevé
F03G 7/00 - Mécanismes produisant une puissance mécanique, non prévus ailleurs ou utilisant une source d'énergie non prévue ailleurs
A system includes a pressure exchanger (PX) configured to receive a first fluid at a first pressure, receive a second fluid at a second pressure, and exchange pressure between the first fluid and the second fluid. The first fluid is to exit the PX at a third pressure and the second fluid is to exit the PX at a fourth pressure. The system further includes a first heat exchanger configured to provide the first fluid to the PX and provide corresponding thermal energy from the first fluid to a third fluid. The system further includes a turbine configured to receive the third fluid output from the first heat exchanger. The turbine is further configured to convert corresponding thermal energy of the third fluid into kinetic energy.
F25B 7/00 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression fonctionnant en cascade, c.-à-d. avec plusieurs circuits, l'évaporateur d'un circuit refroidissant le condenseur du circuit suivant
F03G 7/00 - Mécanismes produisant une puissance mécanique, non prévus ailleurs ou utilisant une source d'énergie non prévue ailleurs
F25B 9/00 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression dans lesquels le fluide frigorigène est l'air ou un autre gaz à point d'ébullition peu élevé
F25B 13/00 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression, à cycle réversible
F25B 30/02 - Pompes à chaleur du type à compression
A system includes a pressure exchanger (PX). The PX is coupled to a motor that controls an operating speed of the PX. The system further includes a first pressure gauge configured to generate first pressure data indicative of a pressure of a fluid of a condenser. A first controller is to generate a first control signal based on the first pressure data. The motor of the PX is configured to adjust the operating speed of the PX based on the first control signal. The system further includes a pump. The system further includes a fluid density sensor for generating fluid density data associated with a first output fluid of the PX. A second controller is to generate a second control signal based on at least the fluid density data. The pump is to adjust an operating speed of the pump based on the second control signal.
F25B 9/00 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression dans lesquels le fluide frigorigène est l'air ou un autre gaz à point d'ébullition peu élevé
F25B 1/10 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression à cycle irréversible à compression multi-étagée
F25B 5/02 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression, avec plusieurs circuits d'évaporateurs, p. ex. pour faire varier la puissance frigorifique disposés en parallèle
F25B 7/00 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression fonctionnant en cascade, c.-à-d. avec plusieurs circuits, l'évaporateur d'un circuit refroidissant le condenseur du circuit suivant
F25B 13/00 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression, à cycle réversible
A system includes a pressure exchanger (PX) configured to receive a first fluid at a first pressure, receive a second fluid at a second pressure, and exchange pressure between the first fluid and the second fluid. The first fluid is to exit the PX at a third pressure and the second fluid is to exit the PX at a fourth pressure. The system further includes a first heat exchanger configured to provide the first fluid to the PX and provide corresponding thermal energy from the first fluid to a third fluid. The system further includes a turbine configured to receive the third fluid output from the first heat exchanger. The turbine is further configured to convert corresponding thermal energy of the third fluid into kinetic energy.
F25B 6/04 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression, avec plusieurs circuits de condenseurs disposés en série
F25D 17/02 - Dispositions pour la circulation des fluides de refroidissementDispositions pour la circulation de gaz, p. ex. d'air, dans les enceintes refroidies pour la circulation des liquides, p. ex. de la saumure
A fluid handling system includes a pressure exchanger (PX) configured to receive a first fluid at a first pressure and a second fluid at a second pressure and exchange pressure between the first fluid and the second fluid. The system further includes a condenser configured to provide corresponding thermal energy from the first fluid to a corresponding environment. The system further includes a receiver to receive the first fluid output by the PX. The receiver forms a chamber to separate the first fluid into a first gas and a first liquid. The system further includes a first booster to increase pressure of a portion of the first gas to form the second fluid at the second pressure and provide the second fluid at the second pressure to the PX.
F25B 6/04 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression, avec plusieurs circuits de condenseurs disposés en série
F25D 17/02 - Dispositions pour la circulation des fluides de refroidissementDispositions pour la circulation de gaz, p. ex. d'air, dans les enceintes refroidies pour la circulation des liquides, p. ex. de la saumure
A fluid handling system includes a pressure exchanger (PX) configured to receive a first fluid at a first pressure and a second fluid at a second pressure and exchange pressure between the first fluid and the second fluid. The system further includes a condenser configured to provide corresponding thermal energy from the first fluid to a corresponding environment. The system further includes a receiver to receive the first fluid output by the PX. The receiver forms a chamber to separate the first fluid into a first gas and a first liquid. The system further includes a first booster to increase pressure of a portion of the first gas to form the second fluid at the second pressure and provide the second fluid at the second pressure to the PX.
F25B 13/00 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression, à cycle réversible
F25B 7/00 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression fonctionnant en cascade, c.-à-d. avec plusieurs circuits, l'évaporateur d'un circuit refroidissant le condenseur du circuit suivant
F25B 30/02 - Pompes à chaleur du type à compression
F25B 9/00 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression dans lesquels le fluide frigorigène est l'air ou un autre gaz à point d'ébullition peu élevé
F03G 7/00 - Mécanismes produisant une puissance mécanique, non prévus ailleurs ou utilisant une source d'énergie non prévue ailleurs
A refrigeration system includes a rotary pressure exchanger fluidly coupled to a low pressure branch and a high pressure branch. The rotary pressure exchanger is configured to receive the refrigerant at high pressure from the high pressure branch, to receive the refrigerant at low pressure from the low pressure branch, and to exchange pressure between the refrigerant at high pressure and the refrigerant at low pressure, and wherein a first exiting stream from the rotary pressure exchanger includes the refrigerant at high pressure in the supercritical state or the subcritical state and a second exiting stream from the rotary pressure exchanger includes the refrigerant at low pressure in the liquid state or the two-phase mixture of liquid and vapor.
F25B 41/20 - Disposition des soupapes, p. ex. de soupapes marche-arrêt ou de soupapes de régulation de débit
F25B 9/00 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression dans lesquels le fluide frigorigène est l'air ou un autre gaz à point d'ébullition peu élevé
F25B 43/04 - Dispositions pour la séparation ou la purification des gaz ou des liquidesDispositions pour la vaporisation des résidus de fluides frigorigènes, p. ex. par la chaleur pour l'évacuation des gaz non condensables
F25B 49/02 - Disposition ou montage des dispositifs de commande ou de sécurité pour machines, installations ou systèmes du type à compression
48.
MOTORIZED PRESSURE EXCHANGER WITH A LOW-PRESSURE CENTERBORE
A rotary isobaric pressure exchanger (IPX) configured to exchange pressure between a first fluid and a second fluid. The rotary IPX includes a low-pressure port designed to output the first fluid under a first pressure. The rotary IPX further includes a rotor that is connected via a fluid flow path from the low-pressure port. The rotary IPX further includes a shaft routed through a centerbore formed by the rotary IPX. The rotary IPX forms a lowpressure passageway from the low-pressure port to the rotor. The rotary IPX further forms a fluid passageway between the low-pressure passageway and the centerbore. The rotary IPX further includes a motor connected to the shaft, the motor designed to rotate the shaft to drive the rotor.
A rotary isobaric pressure exchanger (IPX) configured to exchange pressure between a first fluid and a second fluid. The rotary IPX includes a low-pressure port designed to output the first fluid under a first pressure. The rotary IPX further includes a rotor that is connected via a fluid flow path from the low-pressure port. The rotary IPX further includes a shaft routed through a centerbore formed by the rotary IPX. The rotary IPX forms a low-pressure passageway from the low-pressure port to the rotor. The rotary IPX further forms a fluid passageway between the low-pressure passageway and the centerbore. The rotary IPX further includes a motor connected to the shaft, the motor designed to rotate the shaft to drive the rotor.
A refrigeration system includes a rotary pressure exchanger fluidly coupled to a low pressure branch and a high pressure branch. The rotary pressure exchanger is configured to receive the refrigerant at high pressure from the high pressure branch, to receive the refrigerant at low pressure from the low pressure branch, and to exchange pressure between the refrigerant at high pressure and the refrigerant at low pressure, and wherein a first exiting stream from the rotary pressure exchanger includes the refrigerant at high pressure in the supercritical state or the subcritical state and a second exiting stream from the rotary pressure exchanger includes the refrigerant at low pressure in the liquid state or the two-phase mixture of liquid and vapor.
F25B 9/00 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression dans lesquels le fluide frigorigène est l'air ou un autre gaz à point d'ébullition peu élevé
F25B 41/20 - Disposition des soupapes, p. ex. de soupapes marche-arrêt ou de soupapes de régulation de débit
52.
Low energy consumption refrigeration system with a rotary pressure exchanger replacing the bulk flow compressor and the high pressure expansion valve
A refrigeration system includes a rotary pressure exchanger fluidly coupled to a low pressure loop and a high pressure loop. The rotary pressure exchanger replaces a traditional bulk flow compressor. The rotary pressure exchanger is configured to receive the refrigerant at high pressure from the high pressure loop, to receive the refrigerant at low pressure from the low pressure loop, and to exchange pressure between the refrigerant at high pressure and the refrigerant at low pressure, and wherein a first exiting stream from the rotary pressure exchanger includes the refrigerant at high pressure in the supercritical state or the subcritical state and a second exiting stream from the rotary pressure exchanger includes the refrigerant at low pressure in the liquid state or the two-phase mixture of liquid and vapor.
F25B 9/00 - Machines, installations ou systèmes à compression dans lesquels le fluide frigorigène est l'air ou un autre gaz à point d'ébullition peu élevé
A refrigeration system includes a rotary pressure exchanger fluidly coupled to a low pressure branch and a high pressure branch. The rotary pressure exchanger is configured to receive the refrigerant at high pressure from the high pressure branch, to receive the refrigerant at low pressure from the low pressure branch, and to exchange pressure between the refrigerant at high pressure and the refrigerant at low pressure, and wherein a first exiting stream from the rotary pressure exchanger includes the refrigerant at high pressure in the supercritical state or the subcritical state and a second exiting stream from the rotary pressure exchanger includes the refrigerant at low pressure in the liquid state or the two-phase mixture of liquid and vapor.
A refrigeration system includes a rotary pressure exchanger fluidly coupled to a low pressure loop and a high pressure loop. The rotary pressure exchanger replaces a traditional bulk flow compressor. The rotary pressure exchanger is configured to receive the refrigerant at high pressure from the high pressure loop, to receive the refrigerant at low pressure from the low pressure loop, and to exchange pressure between the refrigerant at high pressure and the refrigerant at low pressure, and wherein a first exiting stream from the rotary pressure exchanger includes the refrigerant at high pressure in the supercritical state or the subcritical state and a second exiting stream from the rotary pressure exchanger includes the refrigerant at low pressure in the liquid state or the two-phase mixture of liquid and vapor.
A system includes a rotary liquid piston compressor configured to exchange pressure between a liquid and a supercritical fluid. The rotary liquid piston compressor includes a rotor configured to exchange pressure between the liquid and the supercritical fluid as the rotor rotates. The rotor defines channels that extend through the rotor. The rotary liquid piston compressor further includes barriers configured to block mixing between the liquid and the supercritical fluid. The barriers rest within the rotor. Each channel of the channels is configured to receive a barrier of the barriers.
F01D 15/10 - Adaptations pour la commande des générateurs électriques ou combinaisons avec ceux-ci
F01K 3/00 - Ensembles fonctionnels caractérisés par l'emploi d'accumulateurs de vapeur ou de chaleur ou bien de réchauffeurs intermédiaires de vapeur
F01K 7/16 - Ensembles fonctionnels de machines à vapeur caractérisés par l'emploi de types particuliers de machines motricesEnsembles fonctionnels ou machines motrices caractérisés par un circuit de vapeur, un cycle de fonctionnement ou des phases particuliersDispositifs de commande spécialement adaptés à ces systèmes, cycles ou phasesUtilisation de la vapeur soutirée ou de la vapeur d'évacuation pour le réchauffage de l'eau d'alimentation les machines motrices étant uniquement du type turbine
F01K 7/32 - Ensembles fonctionnels de machines à vapeur caractérisés par l'emploi de types particuliers de machines motricesEnsembles fonctionnels ou machines motrices caractérisés par un circuit de vapeur, un cycle de fonctionnement ou des phases particuliersDispositifs de commande spécialement adaptés à ces systèmes, cycles ou phasesUtilisation de la vapeur soutirée ou de la vapeur d'évacuation pour le réchauffage de l'eau d'alimentation les machines motrices utilisant la vapeur à la pression critique ou hypercritique
F01K 21/04 - Ensembles fonctionnels de machines motrices à vapeur non prévus ailleurs utilisant un mélange de vapeur et de gazEnsembles fonctionnels produisant ou surchauffant de la vapeur en mettant en contact direct l'eau ou la vapeur avec des gaz chauds
F01K 25/10 - Ensembles fonctionnels ou machines motrices caractérisés par l'emploi de fluides énergétiques particuliers non prévus ailleursEnsembles fonctionnant selon un cycle fermé, non prévus ailleurs utilisant des vapeurs particulières ces vapeurs étant froides, p. ex. ammoniac, gaz carbonique, éther
F15B 3/00 - Amplificateurs ou convertisseurs de pression de fluide, p. ex. échangeurs de pressionTransmission de la pression d'un système à fluide à un autre, sans contact entre les fluides
58.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REPAIRING FLUID HANDLING EQUIPMENT
A method includes removing a worn portion from a component of a rotary isobaric pressure exchanger (IPX). The rotary IPX is configured to exchange pressures between a first fluid and a second fluid. The method further includes repairing the component after the worn portion is removed from the component.
energy recovery devices, namely, pressure exchangers; energy recovery devices, namely, pressure exchangers for use in the field of water treatment, water purification, and desalination; pressure transferors, namely, energy transfer machines having a multi-channel rotor for the transfer of pressure between high and low pressure fluids, particularly for the water treatment industry, including component parts and instruction manuals sold as a unit therewith
A hydraulic energy transfer system including an isobaric pressure exchanger (IPX) configured to exchange pressure between a first fluid and a second fluid. The IPX includes a channel formed by the IPX. The IPX is designed to direct the first fluid to a first opening of the channel and the second fluid to a second opening of the channel. The IPX further includes a barrier disposed within the channel. The barrier is designed to reduce mixing of the first fluid and the second fluid while exchanging pressure between the first fluid and the second fluid within the channel.
A pumping system that includes a reciprocating isobaric pressure exchanger (reciprocating IPX) designed to exchange pressures between a first fluid and a second fluid. The first fluid includes a substantially particulate free fluid and the second fluid includes a particulate laden fluid. The reciprocating IPX includes a valve having a first and second piston. The value further includes a shaft coupling the first piston to the second piston and a drive coupled to the shaft.
A system includes a hydraulic energy transfer system configured to exchange pressures between a first fluid and a second fluid, wherein pressure of the first fluid is greater than pressure of the second fluid. The system also includes a lubrication system coupled to the hydraulic energy transfer system and configured to pump or direct a lubrication fluid into the hydraulic energy transfer system.
A system includes a hydraulic energy transfer system configured to exchange pressures between a first fluid and a second fluid, wherein the first fluid has a pressure higher than the second fluid. The hydraulic transfer system includes a cylindrical rotor configured to rotate circumferentially about a rotational axis and having a first end face and a second end face disposed opposite each other, a first end cover having a first surface that interfaces with the first end face of the cylindrical rotor, and a hybrid hydrodynamic-hydrostatic bearing system configured to resist axial displacement of the cylindrical rotor.
F16C 17/04 - Paliers à contact lisse pour mouvement de rotation exclusivement pour charges axiales uniquement
F16C 17/08 - Paliers à contact lisse pour mouvement de rotation exclusivement pour charges axiales uniquement pour porter la partie extrême d'un arbre ou d'un autre organe, p. ex. crapaudines
F16C 17/10 - Paliers à contact lisse pour mouvement de rotation exclusivement à la fois pour charges radiales et axiales
F16C 32/06 - Paliers non prévus ailleurs comprenant un élément mobile supporté par un coussinet de fluide engendré, au moins en grande partie, autrement que par la rotation de l'arbre, p. ex. paliers hydrostatiques à coussinet d'air
F16C 33/10 - Structures relatives à la lubrification
65.
SYSTEM FOR HYBRID HYDRODYNAMIC-HYDROSTATIC THRUST BEARINGS
A system includes a hydraulic energy transfer system configured to exchange pressures between a first fluid and a second fluid, wherein the first fluid has a pressure higher than the second fluid. The hydraulic transfer system includes a cylindrical rotor configured to rotate circumferentially about a rotational axis and having a first end face and a second end face disposed opposite each other, a first end cover having a first surface that interfaces with the first end face of the cylindrical rotor, and a hybrid hydrodynamic-hydrostatic bearing system configured to resist axial displacement of the cylindrical rotor.
F16C 17/08 - Paliers à contact lisse pour mouvement de rotation exclusivement pour charges axiales uniquement pour porter la partie extrême d'un arbre ou d'un autre organe, p. ex. crapaudines
F16C 32/06 - Paliers non prévus ailleurs comprenant un élément mobile supporté par un coussinet de fluide engendré, au moins en grande partie, autrement que par la rotation de l'arbre, p. ex. paliers hydrostatiques à coussinet d'air
F16C 33/10 - Structures relatives à la lubrification
F16C 17/04 - Paliers à contact lisse pour mouvement de rotation exclusivement pour charges axiales uniquement
F16C 17/10 - Paliers à contact lisse pour mouvement de rotation exclusivement à la fois pour charges radiales et axiales
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System and method for hybrid hydrodynamic-hydrostatic thrust bearings
A system includes a hydraulic energy transfer system configured to exchange pressures between a first fluid and a second fluid, wherein the first fluid has a pressure higher than the second fluid. The hydraulic transfer system includes a cylindrical rotor configured to rotate circumferentially about a rotational axis and having a first end face and a second end face disposed opposite each other, a first end cover having a first surface that interfaces with the first end face of the cylindrical rotor, and a hybrid hydrodynamic-hydrostatic bearing system configured to resist axial displacement of the cylindrical rotor.
A rotary liquid piston compressor and a power generation system including a first fluid loop. The first fluid loop includes a pump that circulates a liquid. A second fluid loop that generates power by circulating a supercritical fluid. The second fluid loop includes a turbine that rotates and powers a generator as the supercritical fluid flows through the turbine. A rotary liquid piston compressor fluidly coupled to the first fluid loop and the second fluid loop. The rotary liquid piston compressor exchanges pressure between the liquid circulating in the first fluid loop and the supercritical fluid circulating in the second fluid loop.
F01K 7/32 - Ensembles fonctionnels de machines à vapeur caractérisés par l'emploi de types particuliers de machines motricesEnsembles fonctionnels ou machines motrices caractérisés par un circuit de vapeur, un cycle de fonctionnement ou des phases particuliersDispositifs de commande spécialement adaptés à ces systèmes, cycles ou phasesUtilisation de la vapeur soutirée ou de la vapeur d'évacuation pour le réchauffage de l'eau d'alimentation les machines motrices utilisant la vapeur à la pression critique ou hypercritique
F01K 25/08 - Ensembles fonctionnels ou machines motrices caractérisés par l'emploi de fluides énergétiques particuliers non prévus ailleursEnsembles fonctionnant selon un cycle fermé, non prévus ailleurs utilisant des vapeurs particulières
A rotary liquid piston compressor and a power generation system including a first fluid loop. The first fluid loop includes a pump that circulates a liquid. A second fluid loop that generates power by circulating a supercritical fluid. The second fluid loop includes a turbine that rotates and powers a generator as the supercritical fluid flows through the turbine. A rotary liquid piston compressor fluidly coupled to the first fluid loop and the second fluid loop. The rotary liquid piston compressor exchanges pressure between the liquid circulating in the first fluid loop and the supercritical fluid circulating in the second fluid loop.
F01K 25/10 - Ensembles fonctionnels ou machines motrices caractérisés par l'emploi de fluides énergétiques particuliers non prévus ailleursEnsembles fonctionnant selon un cycle fermé, non prévus ailleurs utilisant des vapeurs particulières ces vapeurs étant froides, p. ex. ammoniac, gaz carbonique, éther
F01K 7/32 - Ensembles fonctionnels de machines à vapeur caractérisés par l'emploi de types particuliers de machines motricesEnsembles fonctionnels ou machines motrices caractérisés par un circuit de vapeur, un cycle de fonctionnement ou des phases particuliersDispositifs de commande spécialement adaptés à ces systèmes, cycles ou phasesUtilisation de la vapeur soutirée ou de la vapeur d'évacuation pour le réchauffage de l'eau d'alimentation les machines motrices utilisant la vapeur à la pression critique ou hypercritique
F01K 3/00 - Ensembles fonctionnels caractérisés par l'emploi d'accumulateurs de vapeur ou de chaleur ou bien de réchauffeurs intermédiaires de vapeur
F01K 7/16 - Ensembles fonctionnels de machines à vapeur caractérisés par l'emploi de types particuliers de machines motricesEnsembles fonctionnels ou machines motrices caractérisés par un circuit de vapeur, un cycle de fonctionnement ou des phases particuliersDispositifs de commande spécialement adaptés à ces systèmes, cycles ou phasesUtilisation de la vapeur soutirée ou de la vapeur d'évacuation pour le réchauffage de l'eau d'alimentation les machines motrices étant uniquement du type turbine
F01K 21/04 - Ensembles fonctionnels de machines motrices à vapeur non prévus ailleurs utilisant un mélange de vapeur et de gazEnsembles fonctionnels produisant ou surchauffant de la vapeur en mettant en contact direct l'eau ou la vapeur avec des gaz chauds
69.
HYDRAULIC ENERGY TRANSFER SYSTEM WITH FILTERING SYSTEM
A system includes a hydraulic energy transfer system configured to exchange pressures between a first fluid and a second fluid, wherein pressure of the first fluid is greater than pressure of the second fluid. The system also includes a lubrication system coupled to the hydraulic energy transfer system and configured to pump or direct a lubrication fluid into the hydraulic energy transfer system.
A system includes a hydraulic energy transfer system configured to exchange pressures between a first fluid and a second fluid, wherein pressure of the first fluid is greater than pressure of the second fluid. The system also includes a lubrication system coupled to the hydraulic energy transfer system and configured to pump or direct a lubrication fluid into the hydraulic energy transfer system.
A system includes a monitoring system to monitor an operational parameter of a bearing assembly within a hydraulic turbocharger. The bearing monitoring system includes at least one sensor to monitor a relative position or operational parameter of one or more rotating components of the bearing assembly.
A system includes a monitoring system to monitor an operational parameter of a bearing assembly within a hydraulic turbocharger. The bearing monitoring system includes at least one sensor to monitor a relative position or operational parameter of one or more rotating components of the bearing assembly.
F16C 17/24 - Paliers à contact lisse pour mouvement de rotation exclusivement caractérisés par des particularités sans rapport avec la direction de la charge avec dispositifs affectés par des conditions anormales ou indésirables, p. ex. pour empêcher un surchauffement, pour la sécurité
G01M 13/045 - Analyse acoustique ou des vibrations
F01D 21/00 - Arrêt des "machines" ou machines motrices, p. ex. dispositifs d'urgenceDispositifs de régulation, de commande ou de sécurité non prévus ailleurs
F04D 15/00 - Commande, p. ex. régulation de pompes, d'installations ou de systèmes de pompage
F16C 17/10 - Paliers à contact lisse pour mouvement de rotation exclusivement à la fois pour charges radiales et axiales
73.
System and method for improved duct pressure transfer in pressure exchange system
A rotary isobaric pressure exchanger (IPX) includes a first end cover having a first surface that interfaces with a first end face of a rotor, wherein the first end cover has at least one first fluid inlet and at least one first fluid outlet. The IPX includes a second end cover having a second surface that interfaces with a second end face of the rotor, wherein the second end cover has at least one second fluid inlet and at least one second fluid outlet. The IPX includes a port disposed through the first surface of the first end cover or through the second surface of the second end cover, wherein during rotation of the cylindrical rotor about the rotational axis the port is configured to fluidly communicate with at least one channel of the plurality of channels within the rotor.
A system includes a rotary isobaric pressure exchanger (IPX) configured to exchange pressures between a first fluid and second fluid. The rotary IPX includes a first end cover including a first fluid aperture configured to route the first fluid. The rotary IPX also includes a first piston coupled to the first end cover. The first piston includes a first hydraulic path configured to route the first fluid to or from the first fluid aperture.
A system includes a pump (20) configured to pressurize a first fluid, and a pressure exchanger (PX). The PX is configured to receive a second fluid, to receive the pressurized first fluid, and to utilize the pressurized first fluid to pressurize the drilling mud for transport to a well.
A system includes a pump (20) configured to pressurize a first fluid, and a pressure exchanger (PX). The PX is configured to receive a second fluid, to receive the pressurized first fluid, and to utilize the pressurized first fluid to pressurize the drilling mud for transport to a well.
A system includes a pump configured to pressurize a first fluid, and a pressure exchanger (PX). The PX is configured to receive a second fluid, to receive the pressurized first fluid, and to utilize the pressurized first fluid to pressurize the drilling mud for transport to a well.
B01D 21/26 - Séparation du sédiment avec emploi de la force centrifuge
B01D 21/28 - Dispositifs mécaniques auxiliaires pour accélérer la sédimentation, p. ex. par des vibrateurs
E21B 21/08 - Commande ou surveillance de la pression ou de l'écoulement du fluide de forage, p. ex. remplissage automatique des trous de forage, commande automatique de la pression au fond
E21B 21/01 - Dispositions pour manipuler les fluides de forage ou les déblais à l'extérieur du trou de forage, p. ex. réservoirs à boue
79.
Rotary isobaric pressure exchanger system with lubrication system
A system including a rotary isobaric pressure exchanger configured to exchange pressures between a first fluid and a second fluid, and a lubrication system configured to lubricate the rotary isobaric pressure exchanger. The pump may pump a third fluid into the rotary isobaric pressure exchanger to lubricate the rotary isobaric pressure exchanger.
A method for using a pressure exchanger to reduce flow as a choke that includes receiving a flow of high pressure fluid at the pressure exchanger, filling a chamber of the pressure exchanger with high pressure fluid, and discharging a portion of the fluid in the chamber at a low pressure.
A method for using a pressure exchanger to reduce flow as a choke that includes receiving a flow of high pressure fluid at the pressure exchanger, filling a chamber of the pressure exchanger with high pressure fluid, and discharging a portion of the fluid in the chamber at a low pressure.
A system including a frac system with a hydraulic energy transfer system configured to exchange pressures between a first fluid and a second fluid, and a flush system configured remove particulate out of the hydraulic energy transfer system.
A system is provided. The system includes an isobaric pressure exchanger (IPX) configured to couple to a manifold and to exchange pressure within the IPX between a first fluid at a first pressure and a second fluid at a second pressure, wherein the IPX includes a housing and at least one manifold connector disposed within the housing that is configured to couple the IPX to the manifold.
A system is provided. The system includes an isobaric pressure exchanger (IPX) configured to couple to a manifold and to exchange pressure within the IPX between a first fluid at a first pressure and a second fluid at a second pressure, wherein the IPX includes a housing and at least one manifold connector disposed within the housing that is configured to couple the IPX to the manifold.
A system includes an isobaric pressure exchanger (IPX) configured to couple to a manifold. The IPX is also configured to exchange pressure within the IPX between a first fluid at a first pressure and a second fluid at a second pressure. The IPX also includes a housing and at least one manifold connector disposed within the housing that is configured to couple the IPX to the manifold.
F15B 3/00 - Amplificateurs ou convertisseurs de pression de fluide, p. ex. échangeurs de pressionTransmission de la pression d'un système à fluide à un autre, sans contact entre les fluides
A system includes a mud return system. The mud return system includes a pressure exchanger (PX) configured to be installed in a body of water, to receive used drilling mud, to receive a second fluid, to utilize the second fluid to pressurize the drilling mud for transport, via a mud return line, from a first location at or near the sea floor to a second location at or near a surface of the body of water.
E21B 21/00 - Procédés ou appareils pour nettoyer les trous de forage par jet de fluide, p. ex. en utilisant l'air d'échappement du moteur
E21B 21/08 - Commande ou surveillance de la pression ou de l'écoulement du fluide de forage, p. ex. remplissage automatique des trous de forage, commande automatique de la pression au fond
A system includes a fluid injection system. The fluid injection system includes a rotary isobaric pressure exchanger (IPX) configured to receive a first fluid, to receive a second fluid extracted from a source well, to utilize the second fluid to pressurize the first fluid for injection into an injection well, and to inject the pressurized first fluid into the injection well.
E21B 43/01 - Procédés ou dispositifs pour l'extraction de pétrole, de gaz, d'eau ou de matériaux solubles ou fusibles ou d'une suspension de matières minérales à partir de puits spécialement adaptés à l'extraction à partir d'installations sous l'eau
E21B 43/36 - Aménagements pour la séparation installés sous l'eau
C02F 1/40 - Dispositifs pour séparer ou enlever les substances grasses ou huileuses, ou les matières flottantes similaires
A system including a rotary isobaric pressure exchanger (IPX) configured to exchange pressures between a first fluid and a second fluid. The rotary IPX includes a rotor and a shaft coupled the rotor. Additionally, the system includes a hydraulic drive system including a hydraulic drive device coupled to the rotor via the shaft. The hydraulic drive device is configured to receive a hydraulic fluid and to convert hydraulic energy of the hydraulic fluid into mechanical energy to rotate the rotor at a rotational speed that is based on a flow rate of the hydraulic fluid entering the hydraulic drive device.
A system including a rotary isobaric pressure exchanger (IPX) configured to exchange pressures between a first fluid and a second fluid. The rotary IPX includes a rotor and a shaft coupled the rotor. Additionally, the system includes a hydraulic drive system including a hydraulic drive device coupled to the rotor via the shaft. The hydraulic drive device is configured to receive a hydraulic fluid and to convert hydraulic energy of the hydraulic fluid into mechanical energy to rotate the rotor at a rotational speed that is based on a flow rate of the hydraulic fluid entering the hydraulic drive device.
F15B 3/00 - Amplificateurs ou convertisseurs de pression de fluide, p. ex. échangeurs de pressionTransmission de la pression d'un système à fluide à un autre, sans contact entre les fluides
F15B 5/00 - Transducteurs convertissant les variations des grandeurs physiques, p. ex. exprimées par des variations de positions des organes, en variations de pression d'un fluide ou vice versaVariation de la pression d'un fluide en fonction des variations d'une pluralité de pressions de ce fluide ou des variations d'autres grandeurs
E21B 43/26 - Procédés pour activer la production par formation de crevasses ou de fractures
90.
PRESSURE EXCHANGE SYSTEM WITH MOTOR SYSTEM AND PRESSURE COMPENSATION SYSTEM
A system includes a hydraulic energy transfer system configured to exchange pressures between a first fluid and a second fluid. The system also includes a motor system configured to power the hydraulic energy transfer system and a shaft coupling the motor system and the hydraulic energy transfer system. Additionally, the system includes a shaft seal disposed about the shaft. Further, the system includes a pressure compensator configured to reduce a pressure differential across the shaft seal.
A system includes a hydraulic energy transfer system configured to exchange pressures between a first fluid and a second fluid. The system also includes a motor system configured to power the hydraulic energy transfer system and a shaft coupling the motor system and the hydraulic energy transfer system. Additionally, the system includes a shaft seal disposed about the shaft. Further, the system includes a pressure compensator configured to reduce a pressure differential across the shaft seal.
A system including a fluid processing system including an absorber configured to remove a component from an untreated first fluid using a lean second fluid, output a treated first fluid, and output a rich second fluid, a stripper configured to strip the component from the rich second fluid, output the lean second fluid, and output the component, a first pump configured to pump the lean second fluid into the absorber, and a hydraulic turbocharger configured to pump the lean second fluid by transferring pressure from the rich second fluid to the lean second fluid.
B01D 53/14 - Séparation de gaz ou de vapeursRécupération de vapeurs de solvants volatils dans les gazÉpuration chimique ou biologique des gaz résiduaires, p. ex. gaz d'échappement des moteurs à combustion, fumées, vapeurs, gaz de combustion ou aérosols par absorption
B01D 53/18 - Unités d'absorptionDistributeurs de liquides
C10L 3/10 - Post-traitement de gaz naturel ou de gaz naturel de synthèse
A system including a fluid processing system including an absorber configured to remove a component from an untreated first fluid using a lean second fluid, output a treated first fluid, and output a rich second fluid, a stripper configured to strip the component from the rich second fluid, output the lean second fluid, and output the component, a first pump configured to pump the lean second fluid into the absorber, and a hydraulic turbocharger configured to pump the lean second fluid by transferring pressure from the rich second fluid to the lean second fluid.
B01D 53/14 - Séparation de gaz ou de vapeursRécupération de vapeurs de solvants volatils dans les gazÉpuration chimique ou biologique des gaz résiduaires, p. ex. gaz d'échappement des moteurs à combustion, fumées, vapeurs, gaz de combustion ou aérosols par absorption
94.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OFFSHORE (TOPSIDE OR SUBSEA) AND ONSHORE WATER REINJECTION FOR SECONDARY RECOVERY
A system includes a fluid injection system. The fluid injection system includes a rotary isobaric pressure exchanger (IPX) configured to receive a first fluid, to receive a second fluid extracted from a source well, to utilize the second fluid to pressurize the first fluid for injection into an injection well, and to inject the pressurized first fluid into the injection well.
A system includes a fluid injection system. The fluid injection system includes a rotary isobaric pressure exchanger (IPX) configured to receive a first fluid, to receive a second fluid extracted from a source well, to utilize the second fluid to pressurize the first fluid for injection into an injection well, and to inject the pressurized first fluid into the injection well.
A system includes a hydraulic fracturing system (10) including a hydraulic energy transfer system (12) configured to exchange pressures between a first fluid and a second fluid. The hydraulic fracturing system (10) also includes a common manifold (11) including one or more high pressure manifolds (100, 104) and one or more low pressure manifolds (102, 106). The one or more high pressure manifolds and the one or more low pressure manifolds are coupled to the hydraulic energy transfer system (12).
F15B 15/06 - Schéma mécanique de montage caractérisé par les moyens transformant le mouvement de l'élément entraîné par le fluide en mouvement de l'organe terminal qui est actionné pour la transformation mécanique d'un mouvement rectiligne en un mouvement non rectiligne
97.
System for pump protection with a hydraulic turbocharger
A system includes a hydraulic energy transfer system configured to exchange pressures between a first fluid and a second fluid. The first fluid is at a higher pressure than the second fluid. The system also includes a high pressure pump configured to increase a pressure of the second fluid. Additionally, the system includes a controller programmed to control one or more valves of the system to selectively route the second fluid to the hydraulic energy transfer system or to the high pressure pump based on an operating condition of the system.
F04B 9/10 - "Machines" ou pompes à piston caractérisées par les moyens entraînants ou entraînés liés à leurs organes de travail les moyens étant à fluide le fluide étant liquide
F04B 49/22 - Commande des "machines", pompes ou installations de pompage ou mesures de sécurité les concernant non prévues dans les groupes ou présentant un intérêt autre que celui visé par ces groupes par clapets
B01D 53/14 - Séparation de gaz ou de vapeursRécupération de vapeurs de solvants volatils dans les gazÉpuration chimique ou biologique des gaz résiduaires, p. ex. gaz d'échappement des moteurs à combustion, fumées, vapeurs, gaz de combustion ou aérosols par absorption
B01D 53/18 - Unités d'absorptionDistributeurs de liquides
F04B 15/04 - Pompes adaptées pour travailler avec des fluides particuliers, p. ex. grâce à l'emploi de matériaux spécifiés pour la pompe elle-même ou certaines de ses parties les fluides étant chauds ou corrosifs
F04B 23/02 - Installations ou systèmes de pompage comportant des réservoirs
C07C 273/04 - Préparation d'urée ou de ses dérivés, c.-à-d. de composés contenant l'un des groupes les atomes d'azote ne faisant pas partie de groupes nitro ou nitroso d'urée, de ses sels, de ses complexes ou de ses composés d'addition à partir de dioxyde de carbone et d'ammoniac
A system includes a rotary isobaric pressure exchanger (IPX) having an oblique ramp disposed within a fluid inlet of an end cover at an oblique angle configured to direct a fluid toward an interior surface of a channel within a rotor to facilitate rotation of the rotor. In addition, the system may include one or vanes disposed within the fluid inlet to further direct the fluid toward the interior surface. Further, the system may include one or more passages extending from the fluid inlet toward a surface of the end cover that interfaces with the rotor, where the one or more passages utilize the fluid to apply additional force to the rotor to facilitate rotation.
A system includes a rotary isobaric pressure exchanger that includes a rotor. The rotor includes a first spotface formed on a first exterior surface of a first longitudinal end of the rotor adjacent to at least one channel. The at least one channel is disposed within the rotor and is configured to receive and to discharge a fluid flow.
[0043] A system includes a hydraulic transfer system configured to exchange pressures between a first fluid and a second fluid, where the first fluid has a pressure higher than the second fluid, includes a sleeve (164) comprising an elliptical shape, a cylindrical rotor (166) disposed within the sleeve (164) in a concentric arrangement, where the cylindrical rotor (166) is configured to rotate circumferentially about a rotational axis and has a first end face and a second end face disposed opposite each other. The system includes a first and second end cover (184, 186) having a first and second surface which interface with a first and second end face of the rotor. The system includes a first and a second radial clearance disposed between the sleeve and the cylindrical rotor, where the radial clearances are configured to increase or decrease based at least in part on a pressure differential.
