УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ ДЕГАЗАЦИИ НАСОСА

Изобретение относится к устройству и способу управления потоком газа, отделенного от суспензии целлюлозы средней консистенции. Способ управления потоком газа, отделенного от суспензии целлюлозы средней консистенции, которую обрабатывают в устройстве для обработки целлюлозы таким образом, чтобы она перекачивалась посредством по меньшей мере первого насоса и второго насоса для повышения давления целлюлозы, газ отделяют от целлюлозы во втором насосе, при этом отделенный поток газа выпускают в дегазационный канал, разность давлений определяют между входом второго насоса и дегазационным каналом, а величину разности давлений поддерживают в заданном диапазоне посредством дегазационного клапана, соединенного с дегазационным каналом, отделенный газ подают в дегазационную емкость под давлением, расположенную ниже по потоку от дегазационного клапана и соединенную с дегазационным трубопроводом, избыточное давление в дегазационной емкости под давлением поддерживается посредством клапана регулирования ...

УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ ОБЕЗГАЖИВАНИЯ ДИАЛИЗНЫХ КОНЦЕНТРАТОВ В СМЕСИТЕЛЬНЫХ УСТАНОВКАХ

Группа изобретений относится к медицинской технике. Устройство для обезгаживания диализных концентратов в смесительной установке содержит омываемый фильтрующий элемент, содержащий сторону входа и сторону выхода, трубопровод, ведущий из смесительной установки и присоединенный к стороне входа омываемого фильтрующего элемента, дополнительный трубопровод, присоединенный к стороне выхода омываемого фильтрующего элемента и ведущий к смесительной установке, и плотномер, расположенный в дополнительном трубопроводе. Омываемый фильтрующий элемент со стороны входа выполнен с возможностью преобразования содержащего газовые пузырьки диализного концентрата в свободный от газовых пузырьков диализный концентрат. Клапаны для регулирования расхода через омываемый фильтрующий элемент. По меньшей мере, один из клапанов для регулирования расхода через омываемый фильтрующий элемент выполнен с возможностью тактового управления. Раскрыты смесительная установка и способ обезгаживания диализных концентратов в смесительной ...

СПОСОБ ПРЕДОТВРАЩЕНИЯ ФОРМИРОВАНИЯ ПРОБКОВОГО РЕЖИМА ТЕЧЕНИЯ ГАЗОЖИДКОСТНОЙ СМЕСИ В НЕПРЯМОЛИНЕЙНОЙ СКВАЖИНЕ ИЛИ ТРУБОПРОВОДЕ

Для предотвращения формирования пробкового режима течения газожидкостной смеси в непрямолинейной скважине или трубопроводе выявляют по меньшей мере одно место наиболее вероятного формирования жидких пробок в скважине или трубопроводе методом математического моделирования на основе ожидаемых значений расхода газожидкостной смеси и известной геометрии скважины или трубопровода. В выявленные места формирования жидких пробок устанавливают устройства, преобразующие стратифицированое течение газожидкостной смеси в дисперсное течение. 4 з.п. ф-лы, 7 ил., 1 табл.

Узел автоматического пеногашения

Полезная модель относится к пищевой, металлургической, целлюлозно-бумажной и текстильной промышленностям, в частности к составным частям системы пеногашения. Узел автоматического пеногашения состоит из электрических датчиков уровней пены, выполненных в виде нержавеющих стержней круглого сечения на текстолитовой основе, четыре из которых расположены по периметру текстолитовой пластины квадратной формы, а пятый расположен по ее центру, при этом первый и пятый стержень выполнены равной длины, а второй, третий и четвертый стержни имеют последовательное уменьшение длины на 5 см, каждый из пяти стержней имеет электрическое соединение посредством электрического кабеля с блоком контроля и управления, который имеет электрические выводы для подключения исполнительных механизмов дозирования пеногасящего состава, при этом дополнительно содержит датчик уровня жидкости и штангу с зубьями, при этом на блоке управления расположен порт подключения ЭВМ, электрические выводы для подключения датчика уровня ...

КОМБИНИРОВАННЫЙ РЕГУЛЯТОР УРОВНЯ ЖИДКОСТИ И ДАВЛЕНИЯ ДЛЯ СЕПАРАТОРОВ ДВУХ ФАЗ

Изобретение относится к комбинированному средству для регулирования уровня жидкости и давления в сепараторах, которые можно использовать, в частности, в нефтяной промышленности и химической промышленности для разделения смеси различных фаз. Цель изобретения - расширение возможностей эксплуатации. Поставленная цель достигается тем, что в комбинированном регуляторе уровня жидкости и газа, содержащем сепаратор 1 в виде сосуда, в котором размещен поплавок 7 и средства регулирования скорости истечения через отверстия 4 и 6 выпуска жидкости и газа, средства регулирования выполнены в виде золотников 9 и 10 с компенсированным давлением, каждый из которых содержит соответственно подвижный стакан 11(13) и коаксиально в нем размещенный неподвижный стакан 12(14). В неподвижных стаканах выполнены прорези 15, 16 в их боковых поверхностях, а в боковых поверхностях подвижных стаканов 11(13) - отверстия 17(18) для выпуска газа или жидкости. Кроме того, поплавок 7 и средства регулирования размещены в дополнительной ...

УСТАНОВКА ДЛЯ ВОССТАНОВЛЕНИЯ КАЧЕСТВА РАБОЧИХ И ДИЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКИХ ЖИДКОСТЕЙ

Изобретение относится к устройствам для очистки рабочих и диэлектрических жидкостей (масел и топлив) от механических примесей, растворенной и дисперсной воды, может быть использовано в любых областях, использующих чистые и загрязненные диэлектрические жидкости. Установка содержит вакуумный бак с форсункой, соединенные с баком через трубопроводы вакуумный насос, насосы подачи и откачки диэлектрической жидкости, электрофильтр. Форсунка выполнена в нижней части вакуумного бака, расположена вертикально, распылителем вверх и состоит из тройника с нижним подводом для жидкости и с боковым подводом для воздуха, смесительной камеры, выполненной над тройником, и распылителя с соплом, выполненного над смесительной камерой. Электрофильтр содержит корпус с входным и выходным патрубками, высоковольтный блок питания, расположенный в корпусе наборный блок из токонесущих пластин и диэлектрических проставок с отверстиями для токонесущих и силовых крепежных элементов, переднюю и заднюю пробки, токонесущие ...

СЕПАРАТОР С ВСТРОЕННЫМИ РАЗРЫВНЫМИ МЕМБРАНАМИ ДЛЯ РАЗДЕЛЕНИЯ КОМПОНЕНТОВ РЕАКЦИОННОЙ СМЕСИ, ПОЛУЧЕННОЙ В РЕЗУЛЬТАТЕ ПОЛИМЕРИЗАЦИИ ПОД ВЫСОКИМ ДАВЛЕНИЕМ ЭТИЛЕННЕНАСЫЩЕННЫХ МОНОМЕРОВ

Способ обезвоживания и обескислороживания углеводородных жидкостей

Изобретение относится к способам обезвоживания и обескислороживания , например, нефтепродуктов и может найти широкое применение в различных областях химической технологии . Цель изобретения - снижение расхода газа, повышение эффективности процесса за счет равномерности мае- сообмена. Осуществляют предварительное насыщение жидкости газом в основной емкости, соединенной свободным объемом с вспомогательной емкостью, с одновременным наддувом последней до одинакового давления, с последующим поворотом емкостей на 180 при открытых магистралях, соединяющих жидкостные и газовые полости, и проведением операции в обратном порядке при полном перетоке жидкости, затем систему устанавливают вертикально и проводят сброс давления из основной емкости, а затем осуществляют импульсный барботажза счет избыточного давления во вспомогательной емкости. 1 з.п. ф-лы, I ил.,1 табл. (Л ...

Система улавливания паров углеводородов и предварительной подготовки нефти

Изобретение относится к системам улавливания паров углеводородов и предварительной подготовки нефти и может быть использовано в нефтедобывающей промьшшенности. Целью изобретения является повышение коэффициента отбора паров углеводородов. Система снабжена вакуумным компрессором, соединенным с дегазатором. Верхняя кромка переливного стакана в дегазаторе установлена на уровне не ниже уровня нефти в дегазаторе. 1 ил. I 1(Л ...

Сепарационная вакуумная установка

Устройство для дегазации жидкости

Vorrichtung zur Entlüftung eines auf eine Faserbahn aufzutragenden Beschichtungsmedium

Vorrichtung zur Entlüftung eines auf eine Faserbahn aufzutragenden Beschichtungsmediums, mit wenigstens zwei parallel zueinander angeordneten Entlüftern (2, 3), wobei wenigstens ein mit den Entlüftern (2, 3) in Wirkverbindung stehendes Aggregat zur Versorgung beider Entlüfter (2, 3) angeordnet ist.

ANLAGE ZUM ENTGASEN VON FLUESSIGKEITEN

Selbsttaetig wirkende Hebervorrichtung, vorzugsweise zur Entgasung von Fluessigkeiten

Entlüfter

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Entlüfter für einen hydraulischen Heizkreislauf. Der Entlüfter weist eine Verzögerungskammer 3 auf, die der Trennung von Luftblasen vom Wasser dient. Ein Ventil 6 mit an der Verzögerungskammer 3 angrenzendem Teller 9 verbessert die Freisetzung der Luftblasen. Das mit zunehmender Strömungsgeschwindigkeit öffnende Ventil 6 gewährleistet, dass die Freisetzung von Gasen über einen breiten Strömungsgeschwindigkeitsbereich gewährleistet ist.

Wasserableitventil

Deaerating apparatus for liquids

... 984,307. Deaerating liquids; hot water systems. A. M. CASTLE & CO. May 11, 1962, No. 18202/62. Heading B1M. A deaerator for removing dissolved gases from liquids, e.g. the water of a circulating hot water system, comprises an upper tank 13 and a lower tank 14 which are alternately put under vacuum while the liquid flows from one to the other, whereby the dissolved gases are released from the liquid. The deaerator shown is connected to line 2 which returns water to the heater of the hot water system. Water is diverted from line 2 through pipe 3 and check valve 5, and is admixed with make-up water supplied via line 7 and valve 8. The stream of water passes through reducing-valve 6 and enters tank 13 via a throttling tube 9 and inlet 10. The bottom of tank 13 is connected to tank 14 via drain conduit 16 and diaphragm valve 18. Deaeration of the water takes place in tank 13 because the tank is under vacuum, and the gases evolved are forced out of the tank via inverted check valve 25, line 22 ...

Phase separator

... 1,061,809. Phase separator for liquefied gas systems. COMMISSARIAT A L'ENERGIE ATOMIQUE. Dec. 21, 1964 [Jan. 16, 1964], No. 51912/64. Heading B1M. A phase separator for liquefied gas circulation systems comprises a vacuum-jacketed separating chamber 1 having liquid inlet conduit 2 and liquid outlet conduit 3, and a manometric capsule consisting of two chambers 22 and 23 separated by deformable diaphragm 21, the bottom portion of separating chamber 1 being connected to chamber 22 of the capsule by pipe 26, and the top portion of the chamber being connected by conduit 18 to chamber 23 of the capsule, chamber 23 also having gas outlet means 24 controlled by a closure device, for example valve 25, operable in response to movement of the deformable diaphragm 21.

HYDRAULICALLY OPERATED ELECTROMAGNETIC FLUID VALVE

Improvements in or relating to closed feed systems for boilers

... 657,170. Feedwater supply systems for steam boilers. WEIR, Ltd., G. & J., and HILLIER, H. Feb. 2, 1949, No. 2805. '[Class 123(ii)] [Also in Group XXIX] In a closed feed system for a boiler 12, Fig. 1, comprising a condenser 2 associated with, for example, a turbine 1, a condenser extraction pump 6, and a boiler feed pump 9, the pump 6 being provided with a direct discharge to the pump 9 through an air ejector condenser 7 and feed heater 8, said discharge 'has a return connection 21 to the condenser fitted with an automatic pressure-controlled valve 22 and restriction 23 which former functions to close the said return connection and prevent flow of water therethrough when the boiler requires such water and the pressure between the two pumps falls below a predetermined minimum. As shown, the connection 21 discharges into a steam passage 4 extending from the top of the condenser to the well, 3 thereof. A second connection 16, leading to make-up and overflow valves 14, 15 (see Group XXIX), ...

Method, controller and system for controlling the slug flow of a multiphase fluid

Method for the optimalization of the supply of chemicals

A method for optimising the use of chemicals, in particular the use of antifoaming agents and emulsion breakers, for gas/oil/water fluid in oil processing plants on the seabed, onshore or offshore. The chemicals are dosed on the basis of the effect they have on the thickness of the foam layer and the emulsion layer, respectively, of the fluid. The fluid may expediently be supplied to and separated in a separator (1); the measurement of the emulsion and foam layers is performed by a measuring device (3), which emits signals to a control device (4), which controls the operation of pumps (5, 6), which, in turn, pump, at all times, the measured quantity of chemical to the fluid to be separated.

Means for freeing liquids from gases

... A device for freeing a liquid from a gas comprises a casing 1, 2 having a gas outlet valve 11 at its top end, and a liquid valve 8 intermediate its ends which opens against a spring 9 under the weight of the superincumbent liquid, said valves being interconnected so that the opening of the liquid valve closes the gas valve and the closing of the liquid valve permits the gas valve to open. For example the gas valve may be closed by a weight 14 which rests on the liquid valve. The liquid valve may have within it a one-way valve permitting a return flow of liquid.

SCRUBBER/DEGASSER APPARATUS

System to remove dissolved gases selectively from liquids

Apparatus and method for degassing drilling fluids

A drilling system includes a separator apparatus 10 for degassing drilling fluid, a riser which extends between a subsea blowout preventer mounted on a wellhead at the top of a wellbore, and a diverter DV3, DV4 which has a returns port 36 which is connected to an inlet 37 of the separator apparatus via a returns line. A rig choke and kill manifold 74 is connected to a wellbore annulus below the subsea blowout preventer via a well control choke line, the choke and kill manifold 74 being, in turn, connected to the inlet 37 of the separator apparatus via a choke valve CMV1 which is operable to either permit or substantially prevent flow of fluid from the choke and kill manifold 74 to the inlet 37 of the separator apparatus.

Improvements in the separation of gases occluded in liquids

... To avoid overloading an air separator 5 on the delivery side of a pump 4, a device 3 is fitted to restrict the flow of liquid to the pump when its air content exceeds a predetermined amount. As shown in Fig. 2, accumulation of air in chamber 10 at a rate exceeding the rate of escape through a small orifice 19 causes float 14 to fall and restrict the liquid passage 15. In a modification, Fig. 3, air accumulates within the bell 14a causing it to rise and obstruct the passage 12a.

Flow cell liquid degassing systema and method

An improved air or gas trap and release for liquid pressure systems

... 144,816. Prentice, A. March 21, 1919. Air traps.-A float actuated air-release trap for liquid systems such as boiler feed-water, jet condenser injection water systems comprises a float k provided at one end with a tail l adapted to work in a spider guide m and at the other with a screwed projection n adapted to screw adjustably into the valve spindle. g. The valve spindle is of cruciform section and works in a sleeve e adapted to screw into the top cover of the casing and which is provided with a seat aperture f for the valve member j.

LIQUID HANDLING APPARATUS

... 1452426 Liquid level control BOHLER & CO AG Gebr 5 Dec 1974 [7 Dec 1973] 52566/74 Heading G1H In a liquid handling apparatus in which liquid 3 is maintained at a predetermined level 4 in a vessel 1, such as a denerator and the liquid 3 is withdrawn from the vessel 1 by a pump 7, a float control 11 in a return pipe by-passing the pump 7 opens to allow liquid 3 to return to the vessel 1 should the level of the liquid 3 fall below the predetermined level 4. The return pipe 10 may be after the pump 7 or an aftercooler 8.

Post-print vacuum degassing

A degassing chamber 20 for degassing a material located on a workpiece W, comprises a vacuum source 2 and a vacuum reservoir 21 in fluid communication with the vacuum source, a secondary chamber 23,24, a port valve 25,27 which is movable between an open position to allow passage of a workpiece therethrough between the exterior of the degassing chamber and the secondary chamber and a closed position in which the port valve is fluidly sealed, and a reservoir valve 26,28 which is movable between an open position to provide fluid communication between the secondary chamber and the vacuum reservoir and a closed position in which the reservoir valve is fluidly sealed. The apparatus may comprise a primary processing chamber 22 associated with the vacuum reservoir in which degassing takes place, with secondary chambers 23,24 positioned at each end thereof, each including respective valves for isolating chambers. Alternatively, a single secondary chamber may be provided in which the processing region ...

Compound distribution in microfluidic devices

The present invention is related to the field of microfluidics and compound distribution within microfluidic devices and their associated systems. In one embodiment, present invention aims to solve the problem of molecule and compound absorbency into the materials making up laboratory equipment, microfluidic devices and their related infrastructure, without unduly restricting gas transport within microfluidic devices.

Facility for converting water power into mechanical or electrical energy.

Installation for the separation of underground of the effluents of producing of a marine oil field.

Facility for converting water power into mechanical or electrical energy.

Process and plant for the treatment of material/gas mixtures to be pumped

The invention relates to a process for the treatment of material/gas mixtures, in particular with high consistency, to be pumped, preferably suspensions of fibrous matter containing gas, especially air, the gas being separated off before the pumping process. The invention is primarily characterized in that the material/gas mixture, preferably the suspension of fibrous matter containing gas, is subjected to an, advantageously high-speed, rotation, especially between 1200 and 3400 rpm, preferably at about 3000 rpm, in a special container separate from the pump case for the separate removal of gas, especially air, which precedes the pumping process, while a vacuum is applied at least during operation about in the middle of the rotational motion of the material/gas mixture. ...

Apparatus for separating gas

The invention relates to an apparatus for separating gas from material/gas mixtures, particularly those of high consistencies, which comprises an expediently approximately cylindrically designed housing 2'' and a rotor 18 mounted therein; in operation the rotor axis is expediently approximately vertical, and the material/gas mixture feed into the housing is provided at the top and the material discharge is provided on the periphery 2'' of the housing; a gas removal pipe 21, 26 equipped with openings 20 and extending axially is arranged approximately at the centre of the rotor and its interior, extending axially, is adjoined by a gas removal duct 32, which can advantageously be connected to a vacuum pump 3. The invention is primarily characterized in that a single rotor 18, which is designed like a cage and serves primarily as a high-speed stirring element, is mounted in a housing 2'' having a diameter which is significantly greater than the rotor external diameter, and in that the interior ...

DEVICE FOR THE SEPARATION OF GAS FROM GAS MIXTUREMIXTURE GAS MIXTURES

DEVICE FOR THE SEPARATION FROM GAS FROM LIQUIDS AND FOR THE UNLOADING OF THE SEPARATED GAS

Device for the announcement of the illegal withdrawal of liquid from an air supply pipe with Branntweinbrennereianlagen.

Vorrichtung zur Entlüftung eines auf eine Faserbahn aufzutragenden Beschichtungsmediums

The utility model relate to an exhaust apparatus and coating apparatus of coating medium to be coated on fiber material, wherein the exhaust apparatus is provided with at least two exhausters (2,3) that are set in parallel to each other; at least one apparatus is set in effective connection with the exhausters (2,3) for supply. The apparatus can remove a large number of gas in the coating medium with simple composition as possible.

DEAERATOR, FILTER AND SHUT-OFF COMBINATION FUER A VOLUMETRIC MEASURING INSTRUMENT WITH INTENSIFIED SECURITY AND TO FLUESSIGKEITSRUECKGEWINNUNG.

VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZUR ENTGASUNG VON HEIZUNGSWASSER IN EINER HEIZUNGSANLAGE

The pressure in the pressure vessel (1) is lowered by cooling of the heating water in it. The heat released from the heating water is used to heat up the heating water outside the vessel. The pressure vessel containing the heating water is cooled down by the use of circulating air. The pressure vessel is installed in a heating water tank (2) which is connected to the heating system by at least one heating water pipe (21).

LIQUID SEPARATING EQUIPMENT FOR A DENTALE SUCTION APPARATUS

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR DEGASSING FIBROUS MATERIAL SUSPENSION

COOLING AGENT DEGASSING METHOD FOR A ESFR CHAMBER

FROM AT LEAST TWO PARTS EXISTING GEHAUSE OF AN ARMATURE

JERKING ROM PROTECTION FUR A MIXTURE BEFORE WARM DEAERATOR

DEGASSING

WATER CONDITIONING DEVICE FOR DEGASSING AND/OR CLEARING OF MUD OF WATER IN LINES

VACUUM MIXING APPARATUS FOR THE REACTION POURING OF PLASTICS

CENTRIFUGAL SYSTEM WITH PUMP FOR SEPARATING AIR FROM FUEL

Acoustic transducer automated start and run

An operating point for control of an acoustic transducer can drift during operation and be compensated. A model for the transducer and/or environment frequency response is provided and used to compensate feedback from the transducer to determine an adjustment for the operating point. The model can be recalibrated during operation.

Method for removing mixed air in coating liquid and apparatus therefor

A method for receiving fluid from a natural gas pipeline

Device for selectively hydrogenating biocompatible solution

A device for selectively hydrogenating a biocompatible solution, which comprises: a hydrogen-generating system (c-1) containing, as an essential component, a hydrogen-generating agent which is a metal having a higher ionization tendency than hydrogen or a metal halide; and a hydrogen bubble-forming part (c-3) for housing the hydrogen-generating system therein and forming hydrogen gas through a reaction between the hydrogen-generating system and water (c-4) for generation, said hydrogen bubble-forming part (c-3) comprising a gas/liquid separation section provided with an openable valve (a). The hydrogen bubble-forming part is placed in an airtight container for holding the biocompatible solution therein and, by supplying the hydrogen gas, via the gas/liquid separation section, to the airtight container holding the biocompatible solution, a hydrogen-containing biocompatible solution can be obtained. At the same time, the openable valve is pushed and opened by the gas pressure of the hydrogen ...

Method of producing gaseous and liquid components from one or more multi-phase streams and an apparatus therefor

The present invention provides a method of producing gaseous and liquid components from one or more multiphase streams in one or more pipelines and an apparatus therefore, the method comprising at least the steps of : (a) passing a first multi-phase stream along a first pipeline; (b) passing the first multi-phase stream through a first slugcatcher system to provide a first gaseous component stream and at least one first liquid component stream; (c) selectively opening a first branch pipeline from the first pipeline upstream of the first slugcatcher system to pass at least a fraction of the first multi-phase stream through the first branch pipeline to provide a first branch multi-phase stream; and (d) passing at least a fraction of the first branch multi-phase stream to a first gas/liquid separator to provide an overhead gaseous stream and a bottom liquid stream.

Method of bypassing a pipeline in a multiple pipeline system

Degassing system for dialysis

The degassing system can include a degassing vessel and can utilize a vacuum pump and a fluid pump located downstream of the degassing vessel to control the pressure within the degassing vessel in order to control the concentration of gases in fluid exiting the degassing system. The degassing system can further comprise sensors in communication with the pumps to control the rate of flow and pressure through the degassing system. The degassing system may be placed in a dialysate flow path to remove dissolved gases including carbon dioxide from the dialysate.

An oil dehydrator, a system for dehydrating oil comprising an oil dehydrator and a method for dehydrating oil with an oil dehydrator

An oil dehydrator (1), comprising; a vacuum chamber (2), a vacuum pump (3) arranged at an upper end region (8) of the vacuum chamber (2) for establishing a negative pressure within the vacuum chamber (2) and for fluid transportation of water and air out from the vacuum chamber (2) through an outlet opening (10), and a pipe (4) for fluid transportation of oil into and/or out from the vacuum chamber (2), where the pipe (4) is connected to a lower end region (9) of the vacuum chamber, wherein the vacuum chamber (2) at the lower end region (9) has at least one flow channel (5) fluidly connecting the vacuum chamber (2) and the pipe (4), wherein an orifice check valve (7) is arranged between the vacuum chamber (2) and the pipe (4) for controlling the flow of oil into and out from the vacuum chamber (2) through the at least one flow channel (5).

Self-centering water drain valve

VALVE

SEPARATOR CONTROL SYSTEM

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SUPPRESSING AND CONTROLLING SLUG FLOW IN A MULTI-PHASE FLUID STREAM

A method and system for suppressing and controlling liquid slugs and gas surges in a multiphase fluid flow line make use of a gas liquid separator (9) and a gas valve (16) in the gas outlet (14) and a liquid valve (15) in the liquid outlet (13) of said separators, which valves (15, 16) are adjusted automatically in response to variations of one of more selected control variables, such as Q GAS, Q Liquid, Q Liquid+Q gas, L liquid, P, and the control variable is changed automatically from time to time if one or more selected control variables reaches a pre-set threshold value.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE REMOVAL OF VOLATILE ELEMENTS FROM PROCESS FLUIDS

An apparatus for the removal of volatile elements from a process fluid is provided. The apparatus comprises at least one steam injector (30) adapted to inject steam into the process fluid and a stripping container (48) adapted to receive process fluid from the steam injector (30). A check valve (50) is located downstream of the stripping container (48) to maintain a predetermined pressure in the stripping container (48). A storage vessel (10) is provided downstream of the stripping container (48) and check valve (50) where the volatile elements separated from the fluid are drawn off. A method of removing the volatile elements from the process fluid is also provided. The apparatus and method of the present invention atomise the process fluid before drawing off the volatile elements, thereby improving the efficiency of the volatile removal process in a number of areas.

LIQUID LEVEL SENSOR

Fluid flow apparatus comprising a housing defining a chamber, a chamber inlet and a chamber outlet for the flow of liquid therethrough, a level sensor providing a control signal having a magnitude related to the level of liquid in the chamber, and a valve hydraulically connected to control flow into the inlet or out of the outlet, and controller operably connected to alternately open and close the valve in a duty cycle responsive to the magnitude of the signal.

CENTRIFUGAL SYSTEM WITH SUMP FOR SEPARATING AIR FROM FUEL

Apparatus (Fig. 3B) and method for pumping fuel substantially free of air from a storage tank to a nozzle (68), includes a vane pump (84) and centrifugal separator (86) bolted together and sharing a common drive shaft (108), whereby fuel is pumped from the vane pump (84) into a central portion (103) of the centrifuge (86) in parallel with the longitudinal axis of a curved multibladed impeller (Fig. 4) of the centrifuge while the impeller is rotating, whereafter the rotating impeller creates centrifugal forces to cause air to be extracted from the fuel, the air being directed rearward along the axis of the impeller for delivery to a vent port (118) and the fuel substantially free of air being driven against the inside wall of the centrifuge and delivered to a fuel outlet port (148). A sump (89) is connected to the vent port (118) of the centrifugal separator (86) for receiving a rarefired air/fuel mixture therefrom for completing the separation of air from the fuel.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GAS-LIQUID SEPARATION OF MULTI-PHASE FLUID

A multi-phase separation apparatus shapes a fluid stream in a flow shaping line having a plurality of descending, vertically stacked curvilinear loops disposed along a fluid vessel vertical axis, stratifying the fluid stream into a primarily liquid component and a primarily gaseous component. At a point below plurality of loops, the primarily gaseous component is bled off from the primary liquid component. The primarily gaseous component may be introduced into a vortex cluster to further separate liquid entrained in the gaseous component, which separated liquid may then be combined back with the primarily liquid component. The vertically stacked curvilinear loops may be disposed within a fluid vessel to protect and insulate the loops or may be disposed about the exterior of the vessel. The vortex cluster system may be positioned within the vessel and may employ vortex tubes deployed along either a linear flow channel or a spiral flow channel.

METHOD FOR DEGASSING A LIQUID

A method is provided for degassing a liquid. One step of the method includes providing a rotating packed bed (RPB) reactor. The RPB reactor includes a rotatable permeable element disposed within a chamber defining an interior region, at least one liquid inlet for infusing the liquid into the interior region, at least one gas outlet for removing a gas from the interior region, and at least one liquid outlet for removing a liquid from the interior region. The rotatable permeable element within the RPB reactor is caused to spin at a tangential velocity, and the liquid is then infused into the at least one liquid inlet at an inlet flow rate. Next, a vacuum is applied to the interior region of the RPB reactor via the at.least one gas outlet to generate a liquid substantially free of the gas.

METHOD FOR DEGASSING A LIQUID

A method is provided for degassing a liquid. One step of the method includes providing a rotating packed bed (RPB) reactor. The RPB reactor includes a rotatable permeable element disposed within a chamber defining an interior region, at least one liquid inlet for infusing the liquid into t he interior region, at least one gas outlet for removing a gas from the interio r region, and at least one liquid outlet for removing a liquid from the interi or region. The rotatable permeable element within the RPB reactor is caused to spin at a tangential velocity, and the liquid is then infused into the at least one liquid inlet at an inlet flow rate. Next, a vacuum is applied to the interior region of the RPB reactor via the at.least one gas outlet to genera te a liquid substantially free of the gas.

DEVICE FOR SELECTIVELY HYDROGENATING BIOCOMPATIBLE SOLUTION

A device for selectively hydrogenating a biocompatible solution, which comprises: a hydrogen-generating system (c-1) containing, as an essential component, a hydrogen-generating agent which is a metal having a higher ionization tendency than hydrogen or a metal halide; and a hydrogen bubble-forming part (c-3) for housing the hydrogen-generating system therein and forming hydrogen gas through a reaction between the hydrogen-generating system and water (c-4) for generation, said hydrogen bubble-forming part (c-3) comprising a gas/liquid separation section provided with an openable valve (a). The hydrogen bubble-forming part is placed in an airtight container for holding the biocompatible solution therein and, by supplying the hydrogen gas, via the gas/liquid separation section, to the airtight container holding the biocompatible solution, a hydrogen-containing biocompatible solution can be obtained. At the same time, the openable valve is pushed and opened by the gas pressure of the hydrogen ...

HYDROSTATIC OIL TREATMENT SYSTEM

A hydrocarbon emulsion treatment system includes a treatment tank having a gas vent for operating the treatment tank near atmospheric pressure. The treatment tank separates water and oil in the emulsion for discharge to separate water and oil tanks respectively. According to a preferred embodiment, the treatment tank and the oil tank are supported on a common frame including an integral secondary containment structure providing secondary containment to both the treatment tank and the oil tank. The treatment tank is supported at greater elevation than the oil tank to allow the flow of oil from the treatment tank to the oil tank primarily under force of gravity.

OIL SUPPLY APPARATUS FOR OIL TANK TRUCKS

This invention relates to an oil supply apparatus for oil tank trucks, which utilizes an air separator of an air separating hose formed by an angularly bent portion of a feed hose adapted to separate air from an oil during an oil supplying operation, or an air separator of an air separating tank in which an upper oil detecting sensor is provided, and which is capable of supplying an accurate amount of oil. An oil supply apparatus for oil tank trucks, characterized in that an oil tank (23) at a front end and an oil gauge (7) at a rear end are provided in a hydraulic pump (11) via an air separator (21), which hydraulic pump (11) utilizes an electronic clutch by sending an oil (petroleum or light oil) from the oil tank (23) with compressed water, the air separator (21) comprising a petroleum separating valve (16), a solenoid petroleum valve (16), a light oil separating valve (17) and a solenoid light oil valve (15), an air separating hose (4) the diameter of which is smaller than that of a ...

Blasenabscheider für Benzin und dergleichen.

Vorrichtung zum Abscheiden von Luft aus einer strömenden Flüssigkeit.

Einrichtung zum Entgasen von Wasser, insbesondere von Kesselspeisewasser

Anlage zum Entlüften und Entgasen von Speisewasser in Dampfzentralen mittels Entspannungsentgaser, wobei der Entgaser gleichzeitig als Mitteldruck-Speisewasserspeicher ausgebildet ist.

Purgeur de gaz pour circuit de gaz liquéfié

Verfahren zur Sterilisierung von Gegenständen, die normalerweise Luft enthalten, und Vorrichtung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens

Vorrichtung zur Entgasung einer Flüssigkeit

Ventil und Verwendung desselben in einem Entlüfter

Einrichtung zum Trennen der Komponenten eines Gemenges

Apparatur zum Fördern und Entgasen einer viskosen Flüssigkeit

VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZUM ENTGASEN VON FLUESSIGKEITEN.

GEHAEUSE EINER ENT- UND/ODER BELUEFTUNGSVORRICHTUNG.

RUECKSTROEMSICHERUNG IN EINER DAMPFTURBINENANLAGE.

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Entgasung einer Flüssigkeit

THE CONTROL DEVICE OF THE WATER LEVEL OF A DEAERATOR FOR STEAM TURBINE POWER PLANT.

Apparatus for degassing a liquid.

Eine Vorrichtung zur Entgasung einer Flüssigkeit aus einem flüssigkeitsführenden Heizungs- oder Kühlkreislauf oder einer Nachspeiseleitung zum Heizungs- oder Kühlkreislauf umfasst eine Entgasungseinrichtung (1) zur Entfernung von Gas aus einer Flüssigkeit durch abwechselnde Unterdruck- und Überdruckerzeugung. Die Entgasungseinrichtung (1) umfasst einen Entgasungsbehälter (11), eine Zuleitung (12) zum Zuführen der Flüssigkeit zum Entgasungsbehälter (11), eine Ablaufleitung (4) zum Abführen der Flüssigkeit vom Entgasungsbehälter (11), welche Ablaufleitung (4) eine Pumpe (41) aufweist und mit dem Heizungs- oder Kühlkreislauf verbindbar ist, und eine Entgasungsventileinheit (13). Die Entgasungsventileinheit (13) ermöglicht das Ausscheiden von Gas aus dem Entgasungsbehälter (11), verhindert jedoch das Hindurchströmen der Flüssigkeit aus dem Entgasungsbehälter (11) sowie den Rückfluss von Gas bei Unterdruck im Entgasungsbehälter (11). Die Vorrichtung umfasst zudem einen Hydrozyklon (2) zur Erzeugung ...

СПОСОБ БАЙПАСИРОВАНИЯ ТРУБОПРОВОДА В СИСТЕМЕ МНОЖЕСТВА ТРУБОПРОВОДОВ

Настоящее изобретение относится к устройству и способу получения потоков газообразных и жидких компонентов по меньшей мере из двух многофазных потоков по меньшей мере в двух трубопроводах, причем способ включает в себя, по меньшей мере, стадии, на которых (а) пропускают первый многофазный поток по первому трубопроводу и через первую систему пробкоуловителя; (b) пропускают второй многофазный поток через второй трубопровод и вторую систему пробкоуловителя; (с) пропускают первый скребок по первому трубопроводу для образования первой скребковой пробковой массы в первом трубопроводе и (d) пропускают по меньшей мере часть первого многофазного потока, расположенного до первой скребковой пробковой массы, во второй трубопровод по перепускному трубопроводу.

СПОСОБ ВЫДЕЛЕНИЯ ТЕКУЧЕЙ СРЕДЫ ИЗ ТРУБОПРОВОДА ПРИРОДНОГО ГАЗА

Способ выделения текучей среды из трубопровода природного газа, причем текучая среда содержит газообразные углеводороды, жидкие углеводороды, воду и необязательно твердые вещества, который включает: (а) прием в ловушку (10) шлама текучей среды, содержащей газообразные углеводороды, жидкие углеводороды, воду и необязательно твердые вещества по меньшей мере из одного трубопровода (20а, 20b, 20с); (b) отделение в (10) ловушке шлама по меньшей мере части газообразных углеводородов от остатка текучей среды с получением жидкой смеси или смеси жидких/твердых веществ; (с) направление по меньшей мере части жидкой смеси или смеси жидких/твердых веществ в разделительный сосуд (14), предпочтительно в трехфазный разделительный сосуд; и (d) в случае быстрого повышения уровня жидкости и необязательно твердых веществ в ловушке (10) шлама направление по меньшей мере части жидкой смеси или смеси жидких/твердых веществ из ловушки (10) шлама в буферную емкость (12).

УСТРОЙСТВО РЕГУЛИРОВАНИЯ ПЕРЕМЕЖАЮЩЕГОСЯ ПОТОКА

В заявке описано устройство подавления снарядного режима потока многофазного флюида, проходящего по трубопроводу в стояк, которое расположено непосредственно выше по потоку от стояка и содержит по меньшей мере один узел, включающий наклоненную вверх трубную секцию, имеющую нижний край и верхний край, и либо в основном горизонтальную трубную секцию, имеющую первый край и второй край, либо наклоненную вниз трубную секцию, имеющую верхний край и нижний край, причем нижний край наклоненной вверх трубной секции связан непосредственно или непрямо с трубопроводом, верхний край наклоненной вверх трубной секции связан непосредственно или непрямо с первым краем горизонтальной трубной секции или с верхним краем наклоненной вниз трубной секции, и второй край горизонтальной трубной секции или нижний край наклоненной вниз трубной секции связан непосредственно или непрямо со стояком, причем угол наклона наклоненной вверх трубной секции составляет от 5 до 90° к горизонтали, и длина наклоненной вверх трубной ...

СПОСОБ ВЫДЕЛЕНИЯ ТЕКУЧЕЙ СРЕДЫ ИЗ ТРУБОПРОВОДА ПРИРОДНОГО ГАЗА

Способ выделения текучей среды из трубопровода природного газа, причем текучая среда содержит газообразные углеводороды, жидкие углеводороды, воду и необязательно твердые вещества, который включает: (а) прием в ловушку (10) шлама текучей среды, содержащей газообразные углеводороды, жидкие углеводороды, воду и необязательно твердые вещества по меньшей мере из одного трубопровода (20а, 20b, 20с); (b) отделение в (10) ловушке шлама по меньшей мере части газообразных углеводородов от остатка текучей среды, с получением жидкой смеси или смеси жидких/твердых веществ; (с) направление по меньшей мере части жидкой смеси или смеси жидких/твердых веществ в разделительный сосуд (14), предпочтительно в трехфазный разделительный сосуд; и (d) в случае быстрого повышения уровня жидкости и необязательно твердых веществ в ловушке (10) шлама направление по меньшей мере части жидкой смеси или смеси жидких/твердых веществ из ловушки (10) шлама в буферную емкость (12).

СПОСОБ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ГАЗООБРАЗНЫХ И ЖИДКИХ КОМПОНЕНТОВ ИЗ ОДНОГО ИЛИ НЕСКОЛЬКИХ МНОГОФАЗНЫХ ПОТОКОВ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ЕГО ОСУЩЕСТВЛЕНИЯ

Изобретение создает способ получения газообразных и жидких компонентов из одного или нескольких многофазных потоков в одном или нескольких трубопроводах и устройство для его осуществления. Способ включает в себя, по меньшей мере, следующие стадии: (а) пропускание первого многофазного потока по первому трубопроводу; (b) пропускание первого многофазного потока через первую систему ловушек для шлама с целью создания первого потока газообразных компонентов и по меньшей мере одного первого потока жидких компонентов; (с) избирательное открывание ответвления первого трубопровода из первого трубопровода, расположенного до первой системы ловушек для шлама, с целью пропускания по меньшей мере части первого многофазного потока через обводную линию первого трубопровода с целью обеспечения первого многофазного потока ответвления; и (d) пропускание по меньшей мере части первого многофазного потока ответвления в первый газожидкостной сепаратор с целью создания верхнего газообразного потока и нижнего жидкого ...

СПОСОБ И СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ ПОДАВЛЕНИЯ И КОНТРОЛЯ ОБРАЗОВАНИЯ ПРОБОК В ПОТОКЕ МНОГОФАЗОВОЙ ТЕКУЧЕЙ СРЕДЫ

... 1. Способ подавления и контроля образования пробок жидкости и выбросов газа в потоке многофазовой текучей среды, протекающем из трубопровода (1) в сепаратор (9) газа/жидкости, в отверстии (13) для выпуска жидкости которого установлен клапан (15) управления потоком жидкости, а в отверстии (14) для выпуска газа установлен клапан (16) управления потоком газа, содержащий измерение, по меньшей мере, одной переменной управления, выбранной из группы, включающей уровень (LLIQ) жидкости в сепараторе (9), скорость (QL) потока жидкости в отверстии (13) для выпуска жидкости, скорость (QG) потока газа в отверстии (14) для выпуска газа, сумму (QL+QG ) скорости потока жидкости в отверстии (13) для выпуска жидкости и скорости потока газа в отверстии (14) для выпуска газа и давление (P) жидкости в сепараторе (9) или вблизи него; регулирование клапанов (15, 16) управления потоками жидкости и газа с тем, чтобы уменьшить разность между измеренным значением выбранной переменной (QL+QG, QL, QG, P, LLIQ ) управления ...

СПОСОБ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ГАЗООБРАЗНЫХ И ЖИДКИХ КОМПОНЕНТОВ ИЗ ОДНОГО ИЛИ НЕСКОЛЬКИХ МНОГОФАЗНЫХ ПОТОКОВ И УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ЕГО ОСУЩЕСТВЛЕНИЯ

Изобретение создает способ получения газообразных и жидких компонентов из одного или нескольких многофазных потоков в одном или нескольких трубопроводах и устройство для его осуществления. Способ включает в себя, по меньшей мере, следующие стадии: (а) пропускание первого многофазного потока по первому трубопроводу; (b) пропускание первого многофазного потока через первую систему ловушек для шлама с целью создания первого потока газообразных компонентов и по меньшей мере одного первого потока жидких компонентов; (с) избирательное открывание ответвления первого трубопровода из первого трубопровода расположенного до первой системы ловушек для шлама с целью пропускания по меньшей мере части первого многофазного потока через обводную линию первого трубопровода с целью обеспечения первого многофазного потока ответвления; и (d) пропускание по меньшей мере части первого многофазного потока ответвления в первый газожидкостной сепаратор с целью создания верхнего газообразного потока и нижнего жидкого ...

Gas-liquid separator

Apparatus for Pervaporation Control in Liquid Degassing Systems

A liquid degassing apparatus is arranged to limit pervaporation through a membrane by establishing a pervaporation control space at a permeate side of the membrane. The pervaporation control space is defined in a vacuum chamber between the membrane and a shield member. The shield member may be substantially gas and liquid impermeable to maintain an environment in contact with the permeate side of the membrane that is relatively rich in solvent vapor concentration, thereby limiting further liquid pervaporation across the membrane.

Flowback separation system

Embodiments disclosed herein may provide for a method of performing a separation process, where the method may include the steps of transporting a single-skid separation unit to a worksite; performing downhole operations at the worksite; recovering a waste stream into the single-skid separation unit, wherein the waste stream may result from performing the downhole operations; and using the single-skid separation unit to separate the waste stream into at least one of an aqueous phase, an organics phase, and a gas phase.

DEGASSING APPARATUS ON A LIQUID FEED LINE, AND AN INKJET PRINTING APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME

A degassing apparatus of a liquid feed line for removing gas present in a liquid before feeding the liquid includes a degassing module for receiving, and removing the gas present in, the liquid. The apparatus is constructed and operated for removing gas in deionized water in a semiconductor process or in ink used in printing. 1. A degassing apparatus on a liquid feed line for removing gas present in a liquid before feeding the liquid , the apparatus comprising:a degassing module for receiving the liquid and removing the gas present in the liquid by being decompressed through a degassing port;a feed pipe for feeding the liquid to be degassed to the degassing module;decompression piping having one end thereof connected to the degassing port of the degassing module;a switch valve mounted on the decompression piping;a decompression tank connected to the other end of the decompression piping;a decompression pump for decompressing the decompression tank;a relative pressure gauge for measuring a pressure in the decompression tank; anda controller for carrying out decompression by operating the decompression pump at full capacity with the switch valve closed, and thereafter opening the switch valve while controlling the decompression pump by regarding a pressure of the relative pressure gauge as a maximum attainment relative pressure, and regarding as a target relative pressure a value obtained by adding a difference between a predetermined target absolute pressure and a predetermined attainment pressure by absolute value reference of the decompression pump to the maximum attainment relative pressure.2. The degassing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the controller is arranged to open the switch valve only while the liquid is fed from the feed pipe to the degassing module.3. The degassing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a storage device for storing the attainment pressure by absolute value reference of the decompression pump;wherein the controller ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DEGASSING AQUEOUS MEDIA

A device for degassing aqueous media has a first container containing medium to be degassed. A first line connects the first container to a degassing module and a second line connects the degassing module to a second container for receiving the degassed medium. A first non-return valve in the first line prevents backflow from the degassing module to the first container. A hydrophilic membrane in the second line prevents the passage of gas, and a branch between the degassing module and the hydrophilic membrane has a hydrophobic degassing filter for letting out gas. A third line is connected to the first line between the first container and the first non-return valve and to the second line between the second container and the hydrophilic membrane. A second non-return valve in the third line between the first non-return valve and the hydrophilic membrane prevents a flow towards the second container. 11. A device () for degassing aqueous media , comprising:{'b': 2', '4', '9', '2', '7', '10', '4', '3', '9', '4', '2, 'a first container () containing the medium to be degassed, a degassing module () connected via a first line () to the first container (), a second container () for receiving the degassed medium connected via a second line () to the degassing module (), a non-return valve () in the first line () for preventing backflow from the degassing module () to the first container (),'}{'b': 5', '5', '10, 'a hydrophilic membrane (, ′) arranged in the second line () for preventing passage of gas,'}{'b': 24', '24', '4', '5, 'a branch comprising a hydrophobic degassing filter (, ′) gas is arranged between the degassing module () and the hydrophilic membrane () for letting out gas,'}{'b': 11', '9', '2', '3', '10', '7', '5, 'a third line () connected to the first line () between the first container () and the first non-return valve () and connected to the second line () between the second container () and the hydrophilic membrane (), and'}{'b': 6', '11', '3', '5', '7, 'a ...

System and method for continuously pretreating a raw multi-phase stream captured by a landfill gas collector

The system is provided for continuously separating landfill gas in a raw multi-phase stream coming from a landfill gas collector. The system includes an atmospheric tank and an elongated separator vessel mounted substantially upright above the tank bottom. The elongated separator vessel includes a mid-level inlet that is configured and disposed to be in fluid communication with the landfill gas collector pipe, an upper gas outlet located vertically above the mid-level inlet, and a bottom-opened discharge end that is located vertically below the mid-level inlet. A method of pretreating a raw multi-phase stream captured from a landfill site is also disclosed. The proposed concept provides a relatively simple arrangement that can be made sufficiently rugged to perform a pretreatment of the raw multi-phase stream in a continuous manner and with a very minimal intervention from landfill operators under almost any weather and operating conditions.

DEVICE FOR CAPTURING GAS FROM A PRODUCED WATER STREAM

A flushable device for capturing gas included within a produced-water stream is described. Gas and water pressure coordination is not required. Controls prevent liquid entry to the gas system and prevent gas entry into the water system. A gas/liquid separator receives an inner vessel lower end. A separator inlet receives a combined fluid stream. A liquid line passes into the inner vessel and down into the separator below the inlet so that liquid separated from the combined stream will flow up the liquid line. The gas line extends from the inner vessel upper end. The gas line conveys gas from the inner vessel upper end to a gas collection system. A top float in the inner vessel activates a gas line motor valve. A bottom float in the inner vessel activates the liquid line motor valve and a second gas vent for rapid expulsion of slugs of gas. 1. A flushable device for collecting gas and liquid from a well comprising:an inner vessel having a sidewall, an upper end and a lower end;a gas/liquid separator receiving said lower end of said inner vessel, said gas/liquid separator having an inlet line for admitting a combined stream into said gas/liquid separator;a liquid line passing through said sidewall of said inner vessel and down through said inner vessel into said gas/liquid separator, said liquid line forming a stinger that extends below said inlet line of said gas/liquid separator so that liquid separated from said combined stream will flow up said liquid line, said liquid line having an exit end;a liquid line motor valve in said liquid line;a gas line and gas vent extending from said upper end of said inner vessel, said gas line in communication with a gas collection system for conveying gas from said upper end of said inner vessel to said gas collection system;a gas line motor valve in said gas line;a top float in said inner vessel for activating said gas line motor valve;a bottom float in said inner vessel for activating said liquid line motor valve;a bypass line ...

LIQUID FEEDING DEVICE AND METHOD OF DETERMINING TIME OF EXCHANGE OF GAS CONTROL ELEMENT

Ink in an ink tank is fed through a dissolved gas control filter to a printer head. A gas pressure changing mechanism reduces pressure in a gas pressure control tank. In response, the dissolved gas control filter removes gas dissolved in the ink. The gas pressure control tank is placed under pressure corresponding to a sum of the pressure reduced by the gas pressure changing mechanism and the pressure of the gas having been removed from the liquid. A gas pressure measuring part measures the sum of these pressures as pressure in the gas pressure control tank. Then, a controller determines when time of exchange of the dissolved gas control filter has come based on the magnitude of a gradient of gas pressure variation in the gas pressure control tank. 1. A liquid feeding device that feeds liquid through a feeding system to a predetermined mechanism , the liquid feeding device comprising dissolved gas processing part that processes dissolved gas in said liquid ,said dissolved gas processing part including:a gas control element provided in said feeding system, the gas control element controlling the amount of gas dissolved in said liquid by using gas pressure acting on the gas control element;a pressure controller that controls the gas pressure acting on said gas control element;gas pressure changing part that changes gas pressure in said pressure controller;gas pressure measuring part that measures gas pressure variation in said pressure controller, the gas pressure variation being caused based on the gas pressure change by said gas pressure changing part and the control of the amount of gas dissolved in said liquid by said gas control element; andgas control element exchange suggesting part that suggests exchange of said gas control element when a result of measurement of the gas pressure variation by said gas pressure measuring part becomes the same as or lower than a predetermined threshold.2. The liquid feeding device according to claim 1 , wherein said gas control ...

SULFUR SEAL DEVICE

Embodiments of the invention are directed to a sulfur trap comprising an inlet, a first chamber, a divider, a second chamber, an outlet, and a float assembly. The float assembly may have many different configurations, but generally comprises a float and plug, is configured to float within liquid sulfur, and is operatively coupled to a seal seat in the divider for sealing and unsealing the first chamber from the second chamber. Generally, only liquid sulfur is allowed to pass from the first chamber into the second chamber. However, the sulfur trap may be configured to allow for pressure relief, such that during an overpressure event the plug and seal seat disengage and allow the liquid-gas mixture to flow into the second chamber to prevent damage within the system. In some embodiments a filter and/or the flow of liquid sulfur is directed to collect debris from the liquid sulfur. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a first chamber for receiving a liquid sulfur and a tail gas mixture;a second chamber located at least partially above the first chamber;a divider for separating the first chamber from the second chamber;a float assembly comprising a float, wherein the float assembly is located at least partially within the first chamber and is operatively coupled to the divider to seal and unseal the first chamber from the second chamber;wherein liquid sulfur is allowed to flow upwardly into the second chamber and the tail gases remain in the first chamber when the float assembly and divider are unsealed while the float is buoyant within the liquid sulfur;wherein liquid sulfur and tail gases are prevented from entering the second chamber when the float assembly and divider are sealed while the float lacks buoyancy in the liquid sulfur; andwherein the float assembly is sized to unseal from the divider when the first chamber is subject to an overpressure event.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the float assembly comprises:a plug at least partially located within the second ...

BUBBLE REDUCTION DEVICE, CHROMATOGRAPHY DEVICE, BUBBLE REDUCTION METHOD, AND BUBBLE REDUCTION PROGRAM

A bubble reduction device, chromatography device, bubble reduction method and bubble reduction program capable of reducing bubbles in an eluent. Included are a liquid accommodation portion, a liquid supply apparatus, an air layer formation apparatus, a first channel and an evacuation portion. The liquid accommodation portion accommodates a liquid that is to elute an analysis component from a specimen adsorbed to an adsorption portion. The liquid supply apparatus, by operation of a rod pushing up and polling down, sucks and discharges the liquid through an aperture portion of a tube portion, the aperture portion being oriented upward. The air layer formation apparatus forms an air layer in the tube portion. The first channel connects the liquid supply apparatus with the liquid accommodation portion. The evacuation portion is connected to the first channel via a first switching valve and evacuates the air layer through the first channel. 1. A bubble reduction device comprising:a liquid accommodation portion that accommodates a liquid that is to elute an analysis component from a specimen adsorbed to an adsorption portion;a liquid supply apparatus that, by operation of a rod pushing up or pulling down, sucks or discharges the liquid through an aperture portion of a tube portion, the aperture portion being oriented upward;an air layer formation apparatus that forms an air layer in the tube portion;a first channel that connects the liquid supply apparatus with the liquid accommodation portion; andan evacuation portion that is connected to the first channel via a first switching valve and that evacuates the air layer through the first channel.2. The bubble reduction device according to claim 1 , wherein the air layer formation apparatus includes an atmosphere release valve provided at the first channel claim 1 , andthe air layer is introduced into the tube portion through the first channel by an operation of the rod pushing up or pulling down in a state in which the ...

DEVICE FOR SEPARATING MEDIA

The invention relates to a device for separating media, in particular for removing gases, such as air, from a fluid, such as oil, comprising a separating apparatus (), which causes the medium to rotate upon entering the separating apparatus for the purpose of carrying out the separation and which has one outlet point () each for the gas and for the fluid, said outlet points being separated from each other, wherein the device for separating media is characterized in that the separating apparatus () has a bypass valve (), which is arranged downstream of the fluid flow and upstream of the outlet point () for the fluid and through which at least part of the medium flows to the outlet point () for the fluid in order to bypass the region of the separating apparatus () designed to remove gas front the fluid, provided the medium in the vicinity of the bypass valve () exerts a pressure sufficient to open the bypass valve (). 110141210161212101616. A device for separating media , in particular for removing gases , such as air , from a fluid , such as oil , comprising a separating apparatus () , which causes the medium to rotate upon entering the separating apparatus for the purpose of carrying out the separation and which has one outlet point ( , ) each for the gas and for the fluid , characterized in that the separating apparatus () has a bypass valve () that is disposed downstream of the fluid flow and upstream of the outlet point () for the fluid through which at least a part of the medium flows to the outlet point () for the fluid in order to bypass the region of the separating apparatus () designed to remove gas from the fluid , provided the medium in the vicinity of the bypass valve () exerts a pressure sufficient to open the bypass valve ().210161012. The device according to claim 1 , characterized in that the separating apparatus () is tubular claim 1 , and in that the bypass valve () encloses the separating apparatus () on one end and constitutes the outlet point () ...

Fracture Water Treatment Method and System

A method and system for treatment of flow-back and produced water from a hydrocarbon well in which fracturing operations are carried out using a phase separation and creating of positive charge in the water. 1. A system for treating hydrocarbon well fracture water from a hydrocarbon well , a system comprising:means for separating solids from fracture water, wherein a flow of water with suspended solids results;means for separating the flow of water into a plurality of flows of water;means for generating positive charge in the plurality of flows of water, wherein a plurality of flows of positively-charged water results; andmeans for comingling plurality of flows of positively-charged water.2. A system as in claim 1 , wherein said means for separating comprises a three-phase claim 1 , four material separator.3. A system as in claim 2 , wherein said means for separating further comprises a second two phase separator claim 2 , the two-phase separator comprising an input for receiving water flow from the three-phase gas oil separator claim 2 , and an output for the flow of water with suspended solids.4. A system as in claim 2 , further comprising:means for monitoring an oil/water interface level; andmeans for controlling the oil/water interface level in the first and second separator.5. A system as in wherein said means for monitoring comprises an oil/water interface level indicator and control valve sensor.6. A system as in wherein said means for controlling comprises a cascade control system.7. A system as in claim 1 , wherein the means for separating the flow of water into a plurality of flows of water comprises a manifold having an input port to receive the flow of water with suspended solids and a plurality of output ports claim 1 , each of which has a cross-sectional area that is smaller than the cross-sectional area of the input of the manifold; andwherein the sum of the cross-sectional areas of the output ports is greater than the cross-sectional area of the ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR VENTING GAS FROM A LIQUID

The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for venting a gas from a liquid, which are applicable to a wide variety of medical liquid delivery systems. The apparatus includes level detectors, a clamp, and a control apparatus operably connected to the level detectors and the clamp. The method includes detecting whether liquid or gas is present at the level detectors, and opening and closing a clamp to vent gas. 1. An apparatus for venting gas contained in a liquid flowing in a liquid flow circuit comprising:a) a gas collection chamber located within the liquid flow circuit so that liquid flows through the gas collection chamber allowing gas to separate from the liquid and establish a gas-liquid interface within the gas collection chamber;b) a gas vent chamber at the top of the gas collection chamber through which gas within the gas collection chamber can be released;c) a lower detector located in either the gas collection chamber or the gas vent chamber, and an upper detector located in either the gas collection chamber or the gas vent chamber, said lower detector located below said upper detector, and said lower and upper detectors being capable of detecting gas or liquid;d) a clamp located in said gas vent chamber either between the lower and the upper level detectors or above both level detectors; ande) a control apparatus for opening and closing the clamp in response to whether the lower and upper detectors detect gas or liquid within the gas collection chamber.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the liquid is blood.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the clamp is a pinch clamp.4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the clamp is a balloon clamp.5. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the lower level detector can detect density.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the upper level detector can detect density.7. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the apparatus is a cassette.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the gas collection chamber and the gas ...

SOLUTION TREATMENT APPARATUS AND SOLUTION TREATMENT METHOD

A solution treatment apparatus connected to a supply nozzle that supplies a treatment solution to a substrate, includes: a supply pipeline connecting a treatment solution storage container and the supply nozzle; a filter apparatus provided in the supply pipeline; a pump on a secondary side of the filter apparatus; a circulation pipeline connecting a discharge side of the pump and an intake side of the filter apparatus; a supply control valve provided in the supply pipeline on a secondary side of the pump; a circulation control valve provided in the circulation pipeline; and a control unit, wherein the control unit opens the circulation control valve and drives the pump when supply of the treatment solution from the supply nozzle to the substrate is stopped by closing the supply control valve, to thereby circulate the treatment solution between the supply pipeline having the filter apparatus and the circulation pipeline. 1. A solution treatment apparatus connected to one treatment solution supply nozzle of a plurality of treatment solution supply nozzles each of which supplies a treatment solution to a substrate to be treated , the solution treatment apparatus comprising:a supply pipeline that connects a treatment solution storage container that stores the treatment solution and the one treatment solution supply nozzle;a filter apparatus that is provided in the supply pipeline, and filtrates the treatment solution and removes foreign matters mixed in the treatment solution;a pump that is provided in the supply pipeline on a secondary side of the filter apparatus;a circulation pipeline that connects a discharge side of the pump and an intake side of the filter apparatus;a supply control valve that is provided in the supply pipeline on a secondary side of the pump;a circulation control valve that is provided in the circulation pipeline; anda control unit that controls the pump, the supply control valve, and the circulation control valve to open the circulation control ...

MICROFLOTATION SYSTEM HAVING AN EXPANSION VALVE ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A MICROFLOTATION SYSTEM

A microflotation system comprises a flotation tank with a dispersion water feed line in which an expansion valve arrangement is disposed. An adjusting apparatus is configured to adjust a flow rate of the expansion valve arrangement and an electronic control is connected to the adjusting apparatus. A measuring apparatus is disposed downstream from the expansion valve arrangement for detecting a size distribution of gas bubbles and the electronic control is configured to set the flow rate depending on a size distribution detected with the measuring apparatus. 1. A microflotation system comprises:a flotation tank with a dispersion water feed line; an expansion valve arrangement disposed on the dispersion water feed line;an adjusting apparatus configured to adjust a flow rate of the expansion valve arrangement;an electronic control that is configured to connect to the adjusting apparatus; anda measuring apparatus disposed downstream from the expansion valve arrangement and configured to detect a size distribution of gas bubbles;wherein the electronic control is connected to the measuring apparatus and is configured to set the flow rate depending on the size distribution of gas bubbles detected with the measuring apparatus.2. The microflotation system according to claim 1 , wherein the electronic control is configured to reduce the flow rate when the size distribution of gas bubbles exceeds a predetermined level.3. The microflotation system according to claim 1 , wherein the electronic control is configured to regulate the size distribution of gas bubbles to a predetermined target level by controlling the flow rate.4. The microflotation system according to claim 1 , wherein the measuring apparatus has a particle counter.5. The microflotation system according to claim 1 , wherein the measuring apparatus is configured to detect the size distribution of gas bubbles by means of laser diffraction.6. The microflotation system according to claim 1 , wherein the measuring ...

Downhole Gas Separators And Methods Of Separating A Gas From A Liquid Within A Hydrocarbon Well

Downhole gas separators, artificial lift systems including the downhole gas separators, hydrocarbon wells including the artificial lift systems, and methods of separating a gas from a liquid hydrocarbon within a hydrocarbon well. The downhole gas separators include an elongate outer housing that defines an enclosed volume, a fluid inlet port, and a gas outlet port. The downhole gas separators further include an elongate dip tube that extends within the enclosed volume, and the gas outlet port is configured to selectively provide fluid communication between the enclosed volume and an external region.

Oil separator and drain discharge system

An oil separator which can discharge collected liquid in a short time and a collected liquid discharge system are provided. This oil separator performs gas-liquid separation on fluid containing oil and collects liquid, which contains oil. The oil separator is provided with an oil trap, which traps liquid, a reservoir, which stores the liquid trapped by the oil trap, a collected liquid discharge port, which discharges the collected liquid stored in the reservoir, and a three-way valve.

ALLOCATION MEASUREMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Systems and methods are provided for accurately measuring and allocating treated oil. Separators can be modified to include automatic control systems utilizing active flow controls and level sensors. The automatic control systems can be configured to cause oil to flow at a rate and with a duration sufficient to accurately measure the amount of oil transferred from the separator. The systems and methods also provide for a method of correcting for oil density variations. The systems and methods also allow for fail-safe operations by having the active flow controls fail in an open position allowing pre-existing passive flow control valves to operate normally. 1. A two-phase separator retrofit to include automatic control systems , the two-phase separator comprising:a tank configured to store gas and a mixture of oil and water;an inlet pipe configured to receive a mixture of gas, oil and water and deposit the mixture into the tank;a gas outlet pipe configured to carry separated gas from the tank;a liquid outlet pipe configured to carry separated liquid from the tank, the separated liquid comprising a mixture of oil and water;a liquid level sensor configured to acquire measurements corresponding to a level of the separated liquid in the tank;a mechanical valve configured to open when the separated liquid is above a first liquid level and to close when the separated liquid is below a second liquid level, the second liquid level lower than the first liquid level;a separator control system; anda liquid flow control comprising an actuatable valve coupled to the separator control system,wherein the separator control system is configured to receive data from the liquid level sensor to control the liquid flow control,wherein the separator control system is configured to maintain the liquid level above the first liquid level during operation.2. The two-phase separator of claim 1 , wherein the liquid level sensor comprises a differential pressure transmitter.3. The two-phase ...

A liquid processing mixer

A liquid processing mixer is provided, comprising a mixing unit and a de-aeration vessel, the mixing unit being separated from the de-aeration vessel and in fluid connection with the de-aeration vessel, and wherein the liquid processing mixer further comprises at least one additive inlet arranged between the de-aeration vessel and a high shear mixing device of the mixing unit for introducing the additive downstream of the de-aeration vessel.

Fracture Water Treatment Method and System

A method and system for treatment of flow-back and produced water from a hydrocarbon well in which fracturing operations are carried out using a phase separation and creating of positive charge in the water.

Degasification apparatus

The present disclosure relates to a degasification apparatus having means to contact and interact with liquid flow, degas liquid, reduce or eliminate turbulent flow, and in most cases increase liquid flow rate. 1. Liquid conduit comprising: a body resembling a hollow cylinder and means to convey liquid; a degasification apparatus immovably but removably secured within path of liquid flow and comprising one cylindrically shaped flow director , at least two streamlined flow bracers , and at least two flow conveyors2. Liquid conduit of wherein degasification apparatus comprises means to reduce turbulent flow3. Liquid conduit of wherein degasification apparatus reduces turbulent flow via flow conveyors establishing a more orderly flow regime as such resulting in liquid having lower levels of turbulent flow claim 2 , and typically lower levels of gas composition4. Liquid conduit of wherein degasification apparatus comprises means to reduce turbulent flow via flow bracers contacting liquid flow and establishing a more laminar flow as such reducing turbulence claim 2 , and typically reducing gas composition of liquid5. Liquid conduit of wherein degasification apparatus comprises means to aerate liquid6. Liquid conduit of wherein degasification apparatus aerates liquid via flow conveyors applying a temporary deceleration of liquid flow thus increasing the amount of air that liquid is exposed to and as such resulting in air replacing and/or reducing the gas composition of liquid7. Liquid conduit of wherein degasification apparatus comprises means to increase liquid flow rate8. Liquid conduit of wherein degasification apparatus increases liquid flow rate via flow conveyors temporarily constricting liquid flow as such with liquid flow accelerating upon moving through and past said constriction9. Liquid conduit of wherein degasification apparatus comprises a plurality of flow directors10. Liquid conduit of wherein degasification apparatus comprises one flow bracer11. Liquid ...

ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR DEGASSING A PUMP

An arrangement and a method for controlling a gas flow separated from a suspension of medium consistency pulp. The pulp is treated in a pulp treatment apparatus including a first pump and a second pump, wherein the second pump is a degassing centrifugal pump provided with a degassing system including a degassing conduit in which a degassing valve is arranged for regulating a pressure difference between an inlet of the second pump and the degassing conduit. The degassing system further includes a pressurized degassing vessel working under overpressure and having an inlet and an outlet, wherein the outlet of the vessel is connected to a pressure control valve for maintaining a desired overpressure in the vessel. 1. An arrangement configured to control a gas flow separated from a suspension of medium consistency pulp in a pulp treatment apparatus , the arrangement comprising:a first pump and a second pump, wherein the second pump is a degassing centrifugal pump with a degassing system, and a degassing conduit;', 'a degassing valve connected to the degassing conduit and the degassing valve is configured to regulate a pressure difference between an inlet of the second pump and the degassing conduit, and', 'a pressurized degassing vessel in an overpressure condition and including an inlet and an outlet, wherein the outlet of the degassing vessel is connected to a pressure control valve configured to maintain the overpressure condition of the degassing vessel., 'the degassing system comprises2. The arrangement according to claim 1 , wherein the pressurized degassing vessel includes a horizontal pipe claim 1 , wherein an inlet of the horizontal pipe is connected to the degassing conduit claim 1 , and an outlet of the horizontal pipe is connected to an outlet conduit connected to the pressure control valve.3. The arrangement according to claim 2 , wherein the degassing system further comprises:a water separator connected to the outlet conduit downstream of the pressure ...

DEVICE FOR DEGASSING FLOWABLE FLUIDS

The invention relates to a device () for degassing flowable fluids, in particular liquids used for hydrogen storage, comprising: a desorber () which can be filled with fluid to be degassed and through which said fluid can flow; a circulation pump () for circulating the fluid during a degassing process in the desorber (); a vacuum pump () for generating a vacuum in the desorber () during a filling process with fluid and for discharging the gas from the desorber () during the degassing process; at least one sensor () for measuring the pressure in the desorber () and/or for time measurement; and a control unit which ends the degassing process when a predefined pressure is measured by the respective sensor () and/or when a predefined dwell time of the fluid in the desorber () is measured. 110. A device () for degassing flowable fluids , in particular of liquids used to store hydrogen , comprising:{'b': '12', 'a desorber () which can be filled with fluid to be degassed and which flows therethrough,'}{'b': 48', '12, 'a circulation pump () for circulating the fluid during a degassing operation in the desorber (),'}{'b': 38', '12', '12, 'a vacuum pump () for generating a negative pressure in the desorber () while it is filled with fluid and for the discharge of the gas from the desorber () during the degassing process,'}{'b': 44', '44', '12, 'i': a,', 'b, 'at least one sensor () for measuring the pressure in the desorber () and/or for time measurements, and'}{'b': 44', '44', '12, 'i': a,', 'b, 'and a control unit, which terminates the degassing process when the respective sensors () measure a predetermined pressure and/or a predetermined residence time of the fluid in the desorber () has been reached.'}21212. The device according to claim 1 , characterized in that means are introduced into the desorber () for increasing the effective separating surface claim 1 , preferably cylindrical claim 1 , spherical or conical filling material of stainless steel claim 1 , which at ...

FERMENTATION REACTOR AND FERMENTATION PROCESS

A fermentation reactor with a loop-part includes a circulation pump, a degassing-tank, and a fermentation liquid outlet for withdrawing fermentation liquid from the fermentation reactor, the degassing-tank including: (i) a first outlet connecting the degassing-tank to a first leg of the loop-part and allowing fermentation liquid present in the degassing-tank to flow into the loop-part; (ii) a first inlet connecting the degassing-tank to a second leg of the loop-part, allowing fermentation liquid present in the loop-part to flow into the degassing-tank; and (iii) a vent tube for discharging effluent gasses from the degassing tank, such as CO; wherein one or more of the following criteria applies: (a) the loop-part is provided with an anti-vortex device; (b) certain volumetric ratios pertain between volumes relative to cross sections of reactor parts; (d) ratios pertain between different cross sectional areas of reactor parts. 2. The fermentation reactor according to claim 1 , wherein criteria (a) applies in combination with at least one of criteria (b) (e).3. The fermentation reactor according to claim 1 , wherein the fermentation reactor comprises an ion sensor or analyser for determining the content of one or more ion species in a fermentation liquid claim 1 , preferably claim 1 , the one or more ion species is selected from phosphate claim 1 , calcium claim 1 , hydrogen claim 1 , nitrate claim 1 , and/or ammonium.4. The fermentation reactor according to claim 1 , wherein the circulation pump is placed in the upper half part of the first leg.5. The fermentation reactor according to claim 1 , wherein upstream from the first inlet and in the upper half of the second leg a flow reducing device is inserted.6. The fermentation reactor according to claim 1 , wherein the one or more active devices for distributing gas in the fermentation liquid is a micro- or nano-sparger for introducing and/or distributing gas into the fermentation liquid; and/or a dynamic motion device ...

WATER STORAGE CHAMBER FOR AN APPLIANCE

An appliance comprising an air flow path extending from an air inlet, by which water and air are introduced to the appliance, to an air outlet. A water separator is positioned in the air flow path, which, when in operation, separates the water from the air. A water storage chamber is in fluid flow communication with the water separator, which stores the water separated from the air. The appliance also comprises an automatic closure member movable between an open position and a closed position. When the automatic closure member is in the open position, the water storage chamber is in fluid flow communication with the water separator; when in the closed position, the water storage chamber is isolated from the water separator. The automatic closure member moves from the open position to the closed position when the pressure in the water separator increases above a predetermined level. 1. An appliance comprising:(a) an air flow path extending from an appliance inlet, by which water and air are introduced to the appliance, to an air outlet;(b) a water separator positioned in the air flow path, the water separator having a water separator inlet, a water separator air outlet, and a water separator water outlet wherein, when in operation, the water separator separates the water from the air;(c) a water storage chamber in fluid flow communication with the water separator water outlet, wherein the water storage chamber stores the water separated from the air by the water separator; and,(d) an automatic closure member which is movable between an open position in which the water storage chamber is in fluid flow communication with the water separator and a closed position in which the water storage chamber is isolated from the water separator, wherein the automatic closure member moves from the open position to the closed position when the pressure in the water separator increases above a predetermined level.2. The appliance of wherein the automatic closure member comprises a ...

BYPASS FLUSHING FOR GAS EXTRACTION SYSTEMS

A method of operating a gas extraction system includes receiving a drilling fluid sample at a flow meter via a flow meter inlet conduit and discharging the drilling fluid sample into a flow meter outlet conduit. A first inline mud valve positioned in the flow meter inlet conduit and a second inline mud valve positioned in the flow meter outlet conduit are each closed to transition the gas extraction system to a bypass flushing configuration. A bypass flow meter valve positioned in a flow meter bypass conduit is opened to divert the drilling fluid sample around the flow meter. The flow meter is then flushed with flushing fluid by opening first and second flow meter flushing valves and starting a pump to circulate the flushing fluid through the flow meter. 1. A gas extraction system , comprising:a flow meter that receives a drilling fluid sample via a flow meter inlet conduit and discharges the drilling fluid sample into a flow meter outlet conduit;a first inline mud valve positioned in the flow meter inlet conduit and a second inline mud valve positioned in the flow meter outlet conduit;a bypass flow meter valve positioned in a flow meter bypass conduit that extends between the flow meter inlet conduit and the flow meter outlet conduit; and a first flow meter flushing valve arranged in an inlet flushing conduit fluidly coupled to the flow meter inlet conduit downstream from the first inline mud valve and upstream from the flow meter;', 'a second flow meter flushing valve arranged in an outlet flushing conduit fluidly coupled to the flow meter outlet conduit downstream from the flow meter and upstream from the second inline mud valve; and', 'a pump arranged in the inlet flushing conduit to circulate a flushing fluid through the flushing circuit,, 'a flushing circuit that includeswherein the gas extraction system is transitioned between a flow measurement configuration and a bypass flushing configuration by closing the first and second inline mud valves and opening the ...

Fracture Water Treatment Method and System

A method and system for treatment of flow-back and produced water from a hydrocarbon well in which fracturing operations are carried out using a phase separation and creating of positive charge in the water.

SYSTEM FOR DEGASSING AND/OR SEPARATION OF FLUID STREAMS AND METHODS OF USING SAME

One method disclosed herein of processing a process fluid that comprises dissolved gas includes performing a degassing process on the process fluid by heating the process fluid via heat transfer with a heat transfer fluid, wherein at least some amount of the heat transfer fluid condenses in the first heat transfer process and latent heat of the heat transfer fluid as it condenses is used to increase the temperature of the process fluid. Thereafter, the heat transfer fluid is passed through an expansion device so as to produce a post-expansion heat transfer fluid. The temperature of the heated process fluid is decreased by performing a second heat transfer process between the post-expansion heat transfer fluid and the heated process fluid, wherein the temperature of the post-expansion heat transfer fluid is increased and the latent heat that was supplied to the process fluid in the first heat transfer process is removed. 1. A system , comprising:a compressor that comprises an inlet and an outlet;a process fluid heat exchanger that is in fluid communication with the compressor outlet, wherein the process fluid heat exchanger is adapted to receive a heat transfer fluid from the compressor outlet and a process fluid, wherein the process fluid heat exchanger is further adapted to increase a temperature of the process fluid via heat transfer with the heat transfer fluid so as to produce a heated process fluid;an expansion device that is adapted to receive the heat transfer fluid that exits the process fluid heat exchanger; anda heat recovery heat exchanger that comprises an inlet that is in fluid communication with an outlet of the expansion device and an outlet that is in fluid communication with the compressor inlet, wherein the heat recovery heat exchanger is adapted to receive the heat transfer fluid that exits the outlet of the expansion device and the heated process fluid, wherein the heat recovery heat exchanger is further adapted to decrease a temperature of the ...

System and method for optimization of the fermentation process

The invention comprises one or more gas volume fraction measurement devices operatively connected to one or more controllers and one or more deaeration mechanisms which receive control signals from said one or more controllers and perform an act on the system, such as by controlling a level of deaeration chemistry into some portion of the fermentation system. In one embodiment, the deaeration mechanism is an antifoam feed pump which pumps antifoam chemistry into a feed line of the fermenter in response to the measured gas volume fraction in the fermenter's recirculation loop, in an amount determined by the controller to be effective to reduce foaming and lower column height in the fermenter.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GAS-LIQUID SEPARATION

A multi-phase separation apparatus shapes fluid flow in a flow shaping line preferably shaped to have a plurality of loops. Shaping the two-phase flow drives the heavier, denser fluids to the outside wall of the flow shaping line and allows the lighter, less dense fluids such as gas to occupy the inner wall of the flow shaping line. With the gas separated, an exit port between first and second ends of the flow shaping line permits a majority, if not all, of the gas, along with a minimal amount of liquid, to be diverted to a conventional gas-liquid separator at a flow rate much lower than the total flow rate within the flow shaping line. The remaining liquid flow in the flow shaping line is subsequently introduced into an adjustable phase splitter to separate different liquid components from one another. 1. An apparatus for separating gas from liquid in a gas-liquid flow , said apparatus comprising:a first pipe having a first end and a second end, said first pipe comprising a curvilinear portion between said first end and said second end wherein said curvilinear portion comprises an inner wall and an outer wall;an outlet port disposed along the the first pipe between the two ends, said outlet port defining a junction between said first pipe and a separator inlet line, wherein said separator inlet line is connected to said outlet port;said apparatus further comprising a gas separator in fluid communication with said outlet port through said separator inlet line such that fluid is capable of flowing into said gas separator through said separator inlet line; andsaid apparatus further comprising a liquid-liquid phase splitter, said liquid-liquid phase splitter comprising a first horizontal inlet connected to the second end of said first pipe downstream of said junction such that fluid is capable of flowing into said liquid-liquid phase splitter through the second end of said first pipe, wherein said liquid-liquid phase splitter further comprises a first outlet, a second ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GAS-LIQUID SEPARATION

A fuel bunkering apparatus shapes fluid flow in a flow shaping line preferably shaped to have a plurality of loops. Shaping the two-phase flow drives the heavier, denser fluids to the outside wall of the flow shaping line and allows the lighter, less dense fluids such as gas to occupy the inner wall of the flow shaping line. With the gas positioned on the inner wall, an exit port on the inner wall permits a majority, if not all, of the gas, along with a minimal amount of liquid, to be diverted to a conventional gas-liquid separator at a flow rate much lower than the total flow rate within the flow shaping line. The remaining liquid flow in the flow shaping line is subsequently introduced into an adjustable phase splitter to separate different liquid components from one another. 1. A fuel bunkering apparatus comprising;a first fuel storage vessel having an outlet;a second fuel storage vessel having an inlet;a pipe having a first end in fluid communication with the outlet of the first fuel storage vessel and a second end in fluid communication with the inlet of the second fuel storage vessel, the pipe having a plurality of curvilinear pipe loops arranged adjacent one another along a substantially vertical axis extending from a first axis end to a second axis end in a vertically stacked arrangement;a loop outlet port disposed along the pipe between the two ends; anda gas separator in fluid communication with the loop outlet port,wherein each pipe loop is characterized by a diameter and the diameters of at least a portion of the plurality of adjacent pipe loops are the same.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein each of the loops is substantially horizontal.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a liquid return line fluidly coupled between a liquid exit of the gas separator and the pipe claim 1 , a return junction formed between the liquid return line and the pipe between the loop outlet port and the inlet of the second fuel storage vessel.4. The apparatus of ...

Collecting and removing condensate from a gas extraction system

A gas extraction system for gas analysis is provided. The gas extraction system includes the use of a peristaltic pump for moving condensates to a liquid trap assembly. An improved fluid flow is thus provided, which includes delivering condensate from a condensate separator to a peristaltic pump and delivering the condensate from the peristaltic pump to a liquid trap assembly.

DRAIN VALVE AND VALVE ARRANGEMENT

A drain valve () is described comprising a housing (), a fluid inlet (), a gas outlet () and at least one liquid outlet orifice () arranged in a liquid outlet member () of the housing (). The drain valve () furthermore comprises a float () connected to a lever () on a first end (). The float () is arranged in a float chamber () of the housing (). The float chamber () is connected to the fluid inlet (), the gas outlet () and the at least one liquid outlet orifice (). The liquid outlet orifice () may be opened or closed by a closing member () that is connected to a second end () of the lever () and is rotatably connected to the liquid outlet member (). If a liquid is arranged in the float chamber () a rise in the liquid level will result in a lift of the float () whereby the closing member () is rotated to a more open position of the at least one liquid outlet orifice () and vice versa. Such a drain valve should be operated at higher fluid pressures without increasing the size of the valve. To this end the liquid outlet member () comprises a cylinder-like section and the closing member () is arranged concentrically around the cylinder-like section, wherein the closing member () comprises a closing element (), wherein in the open valve position of the closing member () the closing element () converges towards the closest liquid outlet orifice () that the closing element () is matched to such that the surface of the closing element () perpendicular to the liquid flow direction through the liquid outlet orifice () is minimized, and the end of the liquid outlet orifice () that is first exposed when the liquid outlet orifice () is opened has the smallest width perpendicular to the opening direction of the closing element (). 1. A drain valve comprising a housing , a fluid inlet , a gas outlet , at least one liquid outlet orifice arranged in a liquid outlet member of the housing , a float and a lever connected at a first end to the float , wherein the float is arranged in a ...

Process and Apparatus to Remove and Destroy Volatile Organic Compounds By Atomizing Water in Ozone Atmosphere

A process and apparatus to remove and breakdown volatile organic compounds from drinking water, groundwater, wastewater, frack water and air exhaust. The process entails filling a tank, chamber, pipe, or column with ozone-containing gas, introducing into this ozone-containing gas-filled tank, chamber, pipe or column, very small droplets of water, contaminated with volatile organic compounds which then volatilize out from the water and break down in the ozone gas thereby improving the water quality and associated air quality. The current invention has been shown to achieve more than 99% combined removal efficiency. The process can also be used to treat air streams containing volatile organic compounds. To increase efficiency, ozone is introduced where the atomized particles are smallest. Three configurations utilizing said process include upward and downward spray of contaminated water into ozone and pumping through openings in an enclosure to a reaction chamber filled with ozone-containing gas. 1. An apparatus for water treatment based on the use of ozone gas to remove and break down volatile organic compounds such as hydrocarbons and chlorinated hydrocarbons that are volatilized from atomized water droplets in a vessel , tank , column or other container type after pressurized water is introduced to said relatively lower pressured receptacle containing ozone through a spray nozzle or other atomizing device.2. A water treatment apparatus claim 1 , including all embodiments of claim 1 , whereby water is treated in a continuous flow mode of operation.3. An in-line water treatment apparatus claim 1 , including embodiments of and claim 1 , whereby water undergoing treatment is pumped into an elongated device with the open end of the elongated device being at the upstream side claim 1 , and whereby said device has multiple perforations or nozzles causing the water undergoing treatment to atomize and be pushed into a reaction chamber that is the space between the elongated ...

Separating system and method for separating liquid and gas flowing through a multiphase pipe

A separating system ( 1 ) includes a riser ( 3 ) for receiving fluid from a multi-phase pipe ( 2 ) and for delivering gas to a subsea gas pipeline ( 8 ) through a gas delivering pipe ( 9 ). A liquid receiving pipe ( 12 ) has a lower end ( 14 ) with a liquid intake ( 15 ) being adapted to receive liquid from a liquid column ( 6 ) in the riser. A liquid delivering pipe ( 16 ) has an upper end ( 17 ) adapted to receive liquid from an upper end ( 13 ) of the liquid receiving pipe ( 12 ) and a lower end ( 18 ) adapted to deliver liquid to a subsea liquid pipeline ( 19 ). A level control system ( 22 ) controls the level of the surface of the liquid column by regulation of the liquid flow rate to the liquid pipeline. The riser encloses the liquid receiving pipe, the liquid delivering pipe and the gas delivering pipe. A method for separating is furthermore disclosed.

Fluid flow measurement and control

A controller in a fluid delivery system controls magnitudes of pressure in a first volume and a second volume. The first volume is of a known magnitude. The second volume is of an unknown magnitude and varies. The controller estimates a temperature of gas in the first volume and a temperature of gas in the second volume based on measurements of pressure in the first volume and measurements of pressure in the second volume. The controller then calculates a magnitude of the second volume based on measured pressures of the gases and estimated temperatures of gases in the first volume and the second volume.

Systems and Methods Comprising Smart Sample Catcher for Drilling Operations

A sample catching system for cleaning a drilling fluid in a drilling operation includes a first line having a first entrance valve configured to allow the drilling fluid to flow into the first line, a first chemical sensor for measuring the amount of hydrogen sulfide of the drilling fluid in the first line, and a first sample catch valve configured to allow the drilling fluid to flow out of the first line. The system also includes a second line having a second entrance valve configured to allow the drilling fluid to flow into the second line, a sample catch pump, and a controller configured to determine the amount of hydrogen sulfide is above a predetermined threshold value, and open the second entrance valve to divert drilling fluid intake from the first line to the second line, and close the first entrance valve to stop the drilling fluid from entering the first line. 1. A method for cleaning a drilling fluid in a drilling operation using a sample catching system , the method comprising:measuring, by a first chemical sensor installed on a first line, a first amount of hydrogen sulfide of the drilling fluid in the first line, the first line having a first entrance valve configured to allow the drilling fluid to flow into the first line, and a first sample catch valve configured to allow the drilling fluid to flow out of the first line;determining, by a controller operatively connected to the first chemical sensor, the first amount of hydrogen sulfide is above a predetermined threshold value;at least partially opening a second entrance valve configured to allow the drilling fluid to flow into a second line; andclosing, by the controller, the first entrance valve to stop the drilling fluid from entering the first line.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:the controller at least partially opening the first sample catch valve to divert the drilling fluid in the first line to a sample catch pump operatively connected to the first sample catch valve via a sample ...

PROCESS LIQUID SUPPLY APPARATUS OPERATING METHOD, PROCESS LIQUID SUPPLY APPARATUS AND NON-TRANSITORY STORAGE MEDIUM

According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, a process liquid supply apparatus operating method is provided. The method includes filling a filter unit with a process liquid from an upstream side of the filter unit to a downstream side of the filter unit after newly mounting or replacing the filter unit and repeating a depressurization filtering process and a pressurization filtering process for a predetermined number of times. The depressurization filtering process depressurizes the process liquid in the downstream side of the filter unit and thereby allows the process liquid to permeate through the filter unit. The pressurization filtering process pressurizes the process liquid from the upstream side of the filter unit and thereby allows the process liquid to permeate through the filter unit. 111-. (canceled)12. A method of operating a process liquid supply apparatus , the process liquid supply apparatus including a filter unit , a discharge outlet for a gas in a process liquid , and a liquid sending unit which are provided in a flow passage located between a process liquid supply source and a nozzle in that order from an upstream side , the process liquid supply apparatus supplying the process liquid to target objects through the nozzle by the liquid sending unit , the method comprising:filling the filter unit with the process liquid from an upstream side of the filter unit to a downstream side of the filter unit after newly mounting or replacing the filter unit; andrepeating a depressurization filtering process and a pressurization filtering process for a predetermined number of times, the depressurization filtering process depressurizing the process liquid in the downstream side of the filter unit and thereby allowing the process liquid to permeate through the filter unit, the pressurization filtering process pressurizing the process liquid from the upstream side of the filter unit and thereby allowing the process liquid to permeate through the filter ...

Pump Having an Automated Gas Removal and Fluid Recovery System and Method Using a Gas Removal Reservoir Having an Internal Partition

A precision pump system having a motor driver for accurately and repeatedly delivering process fluid, (e.g., photo chemicals) using a pumping fluid with minimal process fluid loss to a fabrication process and whereby the motor driver can be easily and quickly replaced without interrupting the fluid flow path. This is accomplished with the use of a gas removal reservoir having at least one vertical partition therein and at least one free end near a top side of the gas removal reservoir where both the input and output to the gas removal reservoir are located on a bottom surface and a pumping fluid reservoir that are associated with the pump, either integrated with the pump or closely adjacent. In addition, this precision pump system can be remotely monitored, viewed and controlled over the Internet. In addition, trapped process fluid within a downstream filtering block can be recirculated to the gas removal reservoir when trapped gas in the filter is removed. Furthermore, a nitrogen gas source is connected to the gas removal reservoir via a valve in case a need to insert a gas is required. Alternative system embodiments are shown for recirculating process fluid back to the gas removal reservoir and/or the source line. Another alternative system has the pumping chamber coupled to the gas removal reservoir input. 1. An automated pump system for removing gas from a process fluid to be dispensed , said pump system comprising: at least one vertical partition that separates said reservoir into at least two sub-reservoirs having a fluid channel positioned at a free end portion of said at least one vertical partition for permitting process fluid to pass between said at least two sub-reservoirs;', 'a first inlet coupled to a remote process fluid source;', 'an outlet;', 'a second inlet coupled to a process fluid recirculation path coupled to a drain; and', 'at least one vent coupled to the drain;, 'a gas removal reservoir having a process fluid thereina driving means indirectly ...

Coke and Tar Removal from a Furnace Effluent

In some examples, coke, tar, or a mixture thereof can be removed from a furnace effluent. The furnace effluent can include coke, tar, or the mixture thereof and can be contacted with a first quench liquid to produce a quenched mixture, wherein the first quench liquid can include a first steam cracker naphtha, a first steam cracker gas oil, a first steam cracker quench oil, or a mixture thereof. The quenched mixture can be introduced into a first inlet of a centrifugal separator drum. A vapor product and a centrifugal separator drum bottoms can be separated from the quenched mixture, wherein the centrifugal separator drum bottoms can include at least a portion of the coke, tar, or the mixture thereof. The centrifugal separator drum bottoms can be recovered from a first outlet of the centrifugal separator drum.

DEOXYGENATION APPARATUS AND SUBSTRATE PROCESSING APPARATUS

A deoxygenation apparatus reduces the concentration of dissolved oxygen in a target liquid. The deoxygenation apparatus includes a reservoir for holding the target liquid, a gas supply part for supplying an additive gas different from oxygen into the target liquid in the reservoir, a storage part for storing correlation information indicating the relationship between the concentration of dissolved oxygen in the target liquid and a total supply amount that is a total amount of the additive gas supplied from the gas supply part into the target liquid from when supply was started, and a calculation part for obtaining the concentration of dissolved oxygen in the target liquid on the basis of the total supply amount and the correlation information. The concentration of dissolved oxygen in the target liquid is easily acquired without measuring the concentration of dissolved oxygen in the target liquid with an oxygen analyzer. 1. A substrate processing method for processing a substrate , comprising:a) reducing a concentration of dissolved oxygen in a target liquid; andb) supplying a processing liquid to a substrate, said processing liquid including said target liquid having a concentration of dissolved oxygen that has been reduced by said operation a), andsaid operation a) includesa1) holding a target liquid in a reservoir;a2) supplying an additive gas that is different from oxygen into said target liquid held in said reservoir;a3) obtaining a total supply amount being a total amount of said additive gas supplied into said target liquid from when supply was started; anda4) obtaining the concentration of dissolved oxygen in said target liquid on the basis of said total supply amount and correlation information that indicates a relationship between said total supply amount and the concentration of dissolved oxygen in said target liquid.2. The substrate processing method according to claim 1 , whereinsaid operation a2) includesc) controlling an unit supply amount that is an ...

VALVE FOR EXTRACTING AIR POCKETS FROM VISCOUS FLUIDS

A valve for extracting an air pocket from a continuous flow of viscous fluid is disclosed. The valve has a first position and a second position. The valve may include an inlet, an outlet, an outer body, and inner body located within the outer body. The inner body may define a chamber and a venting aperture. The valve may also include a plunger translatable within the chamber of the inner body between the first position and the second position. The plunger may include a plunger head located at a first end of the plunger, where the plunger is in the first position if the viscous fluid impinges against the plunger head. The plunger may include at least one opening located adjacent the plunger head. The plunger may also include a passageway fluidly connected with the at least one opening and the venting aperture. 1. A valve for extracting an air pocket from a continuous flow of viscous fluid , the valve having a first position and a second position , the valve comprising:an inlet, an outlet, an outer body, and inner body located within the outer body, the inner body defining a chamber and a venting aperture; and a plunger head located at a first end of the plunger, wherein the plunger is in the first position if the viscous fluid impinges against the plunger head;', 'at least one opening located adjacent the plunger head; and', 'a passageway fluidly connected with the at least one opening and the venting aperture, wherein the plunger is configured to translate within the chamber of the inner body from the first position into the second position if the air pocket contacts the plunger head., 'a plunger translatable within the chamber of the inner body between the first position and the second position, the plunger including2. The valve of claim 1 , comprising a biasing element located within the inner body claim 1 , the biasing element configured to exert a biasing force against a second end of the plunger.3. The valve of claim 2 , wherein the biasing force exerted by the ...

PUMP HAVING AN AUTOMATED GAS REMOVAL AND FLUID RECOVERY SYSTEM AND METHOD USING A GAS REMOVAL RESERVOIR HAVING AN INTERNAL PARTITION

A precision pump system having a motor driver for accurately and repeatedly delivering process fluid, (e.g., photo chemicals) using a pumping fluid with minimal process fluid loss to a fabrication process and whereby the motor driver can be easily and quickly replaced without interrupting the fluid flow path. This is accomplished with the use of a gas removal reservoir having at least one vertical partition therein and at least one free end near a top side of the gas removal reservoir where both the input and output to the gas removal reservoir are located on a bottom surface and a pumping fluid reservoir that are associated with the pump, either integrated with the pump or closely adjacent. In addition, this precision pump system can be remotely monitored, viewed and controlled over the Internet. In addition, trapped process fluid within a downstream filtering block can be recirculated to the gas removal reservoir when trapped gas in the filter is removed. Furthermore, a nitrogen gas source is connected to the gas removal reservoir via a valve in case a need to insert a gas is required. Alternative system embodiments are shown for recirculating process fluid back to the gas removal reservoir and/or the source line. Another alternative system has the pumping chamber coupled to the gas removal reservoir input. 1. A method for automatically evacuating gas from a process fluid to be dispensed as part of a recirculation process , said method comprising:(a) providing a gas removal reservoir having a first inlet coupled to a remote process fluid source, an outlet and at least one vent coupled to a drain;(b) indirectly coupling a piston and cylinder arrangement to said outlet for driving the process fluid into and out of said gas removal reservoir, said step of indirectly coupling a piston and cylinder arrangement further comprising providing a pumping chamber that dispenses a process fluid and wherein said pumping chamber comprises a diaphragm that separates said pumping ...

VACUUM SYSTEM FOR FUEL DEGASSING

A vacuum assembly includes a housing and a movable assembly positioned within the housing. Movement of the movable assembly relative to the housing creates a low pressure area. A fluid flow conduit is in fluid communication with the low pressure area. A leakage valve is disposed within the fluid flow conduit and is movable between a first position and a second position to restrict a flow through the fluid flow conduit upon detection of an undesired fluid within the low pressure area. 1. A vacuum assembly comprising:a housing;a movable assembly positioned within the housing, wherein movement of the movable assembly relative to the housing creates a low pressure area;a fluid flow conduit in fluid communication with the low pressure area; anda leakage valve disposed within the fluid flow conduit, the leakage valve being movable between a first position and a second position to restrict a flow through the fluid flow conduit upon detection of an undesired fluid within the low pressure area.2. The vacuum assembly of claim 1 , wherein the leakage valve further comprises:a body arranged in fluid communication with fluid flow conduit; anda biasing mechanism coupled to the body, wherein a biasing force of the biasing mechanism retains the body in a first position.3. The vacuum assembly of claim 2 , wherein in the first position claim 2 , both a first end and a second end of the body are in fluid communication with the fluid flow conduit.4. The vacuum assembly of claim 2 , wherein in the second position claim 2 , the second end of the body is not in fluid communication with the fluid flow conduit.5. The vacuum assembly of claim 2 , wherein the leakage valve transforms from the first position to the second position in response to the body being filled with a viscous fluid.6. The vacuum assembly of claim 5 , wherein a pressure drop generated by the viscous fluid overcomes the biasing force of the biasing mechanism.7. The vacuum assembly of claim 5 , wherein the viscous fluid is ...

DEAERATION APPARATUS

This disclosure provides a deaeration apparatus comprising: a closable deaeration cavity configured to accommodate a liquid to be deaerated; a heating member configured to heat the deaeration cavity; a temperature detection member configured to detect a temperature inside the deaeration cavity; and a controller configured to receive the temperature detected by the temperature detection member and control the heating member based on the temperature. When using in deaeration of a liquid, the deaeration apparatus of the disclosure can shorten the deaeration time and improve the deaeration efficiency of the liquid. 1. A deaeration apparatus comprising:a closable deaeration cavity configured to accommodate a liquid to be deaerated;a heating member configured to heat the deaeration cavity;a temperature detection member configured to detect a temperature inside the deaeration cavity; anda controller configured to receive the temperature detected by the temperature detection member and control the heating member based on the temperature.2. The deaeration apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the temperature detection member includes a plurality of temperature sensors configured to detect temperatures at different positions of the deaeration cavity.3. The deaeration apparatus according to claim 2 ,wherein the plurality of temperature sensors are arranged in the deaeration cavity in a first direction.4. The deaeration apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the heating member includes one heating wire configured around the deaeration cavity to spiral up from a base of the deaeration cavity to heat the deaeration cavity as a whole.5. The deaeration apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the heating member includes a plurality of heating wires, the deaeration cavity includes a plurality of sub-regions corresponding to the heating wires one by one, and each of the heating wires is configured to heat a sub-region of the deaeration cavity corresponding to the heating wire.6. ...

Method of ultrasonic degassing of liquids for dialysis

The invention relates to a device for degassing liquids, in particular liquids used in dialysis. Liquids to be degassed are treated by ultrasound in a degassing unit and are discharged from the degassing unit through a hollow channel in the ultrasonic sonotrode for further use.

BLOOD PURIFICATION DEVICE

A blood purification device is provided with: a blood circuit for extracorporeally circulating blood of a patient; a blood purifier provided in the blood circuit ; a gas-liquid separator which is provided in the blood circuit and located on the downward side of the blood purifier in the direction of blood flow, and separates air bubbles contained in blood flowing thereinto; and a liquid surface adjustment unit capable of adjusting the liquid level in the gas-liquid separator . The liquid surface adjustment unit performs control such that the liquid level during priming is higher than the liquid level during treatment. 1. A blood purification device , comprising:a blood circuit for extracorporeally circulating blood of a patient;a blood purifier provided on the blood circuit;a gas-liquid separator being provided on the blood circuit on the downstream side of the blood purifier on a blood flow and separating air bubbles contained in inflowing blood; anda liquid level adjustment unit capable of adjusting a liquid level height in the gas-liquid separator,wherein the liquid level adjustment unit performs control so that the liquid level height during priming is higher than the liquid level height during treatment.2. The blood purification device according to claim 1 , wherein the liquid level adjustment unit comprises a first liquid level detection sensor being provided at a first height position of the gas-liquid separator and being capable of detecting whether a gas is present at the first height position inside the gas-liquid separator claim 1 , a liquid level adjustment mechanism capable that can adjust the liquid level height by introducing air into the gas-liquid separator or discharging air from the gas-liquid separator claim 1 , and a liquid level control unit controlling the liquid level adjustment mechanism so that claim 1 , during treatment claim 1 , the gas is detected at the first height position and the liquid level height is lower than the first height ...

Fracture Water Treatment Method and System

A method and system for treatment of flow-back and produced water from a hydrocarbon well in which fracturing operations are carried out using a phase separation and creating of positive charge in the water.

AUTOMATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCTION OF GAS FROM GROUNDWATER AQUIFERS

Automated systems and methods of extracting gas from groundwater aquifers are provided. 1. An automated system for extracting gas from a groundwater aquifer , the system comprising:a vessel to facilitate the separation of a dissolved gas from a fluid, thereby producing a gas stream and a fluid stream;one or more compressors to receive the gas stream and compress the gas;one or more filtration units;one or more sensors to measure one or more operational parameters of the system;one or more sensors to measure one or more chemical or physical properties of the fluid, the gas stream, and the fluid stream; andone or more controllers programmable to receive input from the sensors, regulate the flow of the fluid, the gas stream, and the fluid stream through the system, and coordinate the operation of the system to produce gas and introduce the fluid or fluid steam into the aquifer.2. The automated system of claim 1 , wherein the gas is methane gas.3. The automated system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more compressors is constructed to compress the gas to a pressure of from about 200 pounds per square inch to about 250 pounds per square inch.4. The automated system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more compressors is constructed to compress the gas to a pressure of from about 1000 pounds per square inch to about 1200 pounds per square inch.5. The automated system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more filtration units is constructed to remove particulate matter from the fluid or the fluid stream.6. The automated system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more filtration units is constructed to remove bacterial matter from the fluid or the fluid stream.7. The automated system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more filtration units is a chemical filter or a physical filter.8. The automated system of claim 1 , wherein the one or more sensors measures temperature claim 1 , pressure claim 1 , or rate of flow of the fluid claim 1 , gas stream claim 1 , or fluid stream.9. The automated ...

Device for forced drainage of a multiphase fluid

A device for configuring a multiphase fluid consisting of at least two immiscible phases on either side of separation surfaces. A chamber to contain a multiphase fluid. A temperature gradient generator to generate a temperature gradient along the chamber to vary the surface tension of the separation surfaces along the chamber and to cause at least one of the phases of the multiphase fluid to move. An extractor to extract the multiphase system. Preferably, the temperature gradient generator includes at least one electrical resistor formed on the surface of the chamber to provide a variable heat density along the wall of the chamber.

Systems and methods for integrated management of associated gas and produced water at oil well extraction sites

The present system is for integrated management of associated gas and produced water at oil well extraction sites. The system includes a controller that makes gas allocation determination (e.g., directs conditioned gas to (i) gas flare, (ii) produced water reduction system, and/or (iii) generator) when a change in conditioned gas flow is detected based on first plurality of inputs. If the conditioned gas is directed to the generator, then the controller makes an electricity allocation determination (e.g., (i) increase a data processing operating rate on a data processing server, (ii) start up idle data processing equipment, (iii) direct generated electric current to a power grid, and/or (iv) charge a storage battery) based on second plurality of inputs. By operating the system of gas consumption and electricity production/consumption in an integrated fashion, benefits of flaring prevention, resource conversation, and more efficient economic operations are optimized to a degree not previously attainable.

FLUID DEGASSING SYSTEM WITH REDUCED PRESSURE PULSATILITY

The pressure fluctuations in a fluid degassing system may be diminished by independently controlling the intake phase and the exhaust phase of an evacuation pump. The speed of the pump's drive element may be modulated at least during the intake phase to more closely align with a pressure set point in a degassing module. 2. A method as in claim 1 , including modulating the drive element speed to a maximum attainable speed during the exhaust phase.3. The method as in claim 1 , including operating the drive element during the intake phase according to a MD control scheme responsive to a sensed pressure at the permeate side of the chamber.4. The method as in claim 3 , including modulating the drive element speed during the intake phase and the exhaust phase.5. The method as in claim 3 , including operating the drive element speed at a constant rate during the intake phase.6. The method as in wherein the drive element includes a drive shaft that rotates about an axis.7. The method as in claim 6 , including modulating the speed of rotation of the drive shaft about the axis.8. The method as in wherein the pump is a positive-displacement pump with a diaphragm that is reciprocally driven by the drive shaft.9. The method as in wherein the diaphragm reciprocates between the intake phase and the exhaust phase.10. The method as in wherein the pump is a positive-displacement pump with a piston that is reciprocally driven by the drive shaft.11. The method as in claim 6 , including controlling the pump responsive to a sensed rotational position of the drive element.12. The method as in claim 1 , including controlling the pump in a second condition to evacuate the permeate side of the chamber to the first set point pressure.13. The method as in claim 12 , wherein the drive element is driven at a constant speed in the second condition.14. The method as in wherein the fluid comprises one or more constituents each exerting a respective vapor pressure claim 1 , and the first set point ...

TWO-PHASE WATER COOLING IN AN ELECTROCHEMICAL HYDROGEN SEPARATOR

A cooling plate assembly includes an anode half-plate having an anode upper surface and an opposing anode lower surface, and a cathode half-plate having a cathode upper surface and an opposing cathode lower surface, the cathode lower surface configured to engage the anode upper surface. The assembly further includes a cooling tube disposed between and engaging the anode upper surface and the cathode lower surface. 1. A cooling plate assembly , comprising:an anode half-plate comprising an anode upper surface and an opposing anode lower surface;a cathode half-plate comprising a cathode upper surface and an opposing cathode lower surface, the cathode lower surface configured to engage the anode upper surface; anda cooling tube disposed between and engaging the anode upper surface and the cathode lower surface.2. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the cooling tube is configured to pass a cooling fluid therethrough; andwherein the cooling fluid includes at least one of water, steam, or a two-phase mixture of water and steam.3. The assembly of claim 2 , wherein the cooling tube is configured to transfer heat from at least one of the anode half-plate or the cathode half-plate to the cooling fluid in the cooling tube.4. The assembly of claim 2 , further comprising:an anode cooling channel formed in the anode upper surface and configured to receive at least a portion of the cooling tube in the anode cooling channel; anda cathode cooling channel formed in the cathode lower surface and configured to receive at least a portion of the cooling tube in the cathode cooling channel.5. The assembly of claim 4 , wherein at least one of the anode half-plate or the cathode half-plate further comprises an anode outlet configured to pass anode exhaust gas therethrough;wherein the cooling tube further comprises an inlet end configured to receive the cooling fluid and an elongate first portion proximate the inlet end;wherein the first portion of the cooling tube is configured to be disposed ...

DEGASSING CHAMBER FOR AN OZONE SOLUTION SYSTEM

A degassing chamber for an ozone solution system includes a cylindrical housing defining a cavity. A mixture of water and ozone gas is delivered to the cavity, the mixture containing excess ozone gas. A cylindrical float is positioned centrally within the cavity to rise in accordance with the mixture column within the cavity. A piston is connected to move in accordance with the float. When the mixture level rises above a threshold, the piston the piston moves upward and seals an ozone outlet. As a pressure of ozone gas in the degassing chamber increases, the float is forced downward causing the piston to open a channel to an upper ozone outlet through which excess ozone gas is released. After removal of excess ozone gas, a mixture of water and ozone gas is output from the degassing chamber which is suitable for use as a general purpose cleaner.

HIGH SOLIDS CONTENT WATER SAMPLING SYSTEM

A device to extract a near continuous stream of sample water from a high solids content source for the purpose of delivery to a liquid analyzer or sensor for test or measurement. The device includes a source of compressed air and a source of chemical cleaning agent that are used in a coordinated effort to purge and clean the sampling system to ensure the water stream is maintained over long periods of time without significant human intervention. The device includes a valve to allow compressed air to intermittently be sent backwards through the sampling line to purge to drain an inline strainer of solids that have built up since the previous air purge. Downstream of the air valve another valve is used to introduce cleaning chemical into the sampling system to clean residual buildup downstream of the inline strainer. A debubbler unit is placed between the air valve and the cleaning chemical valve to remove air from the sampling system after it was introduced during the air purge event. 1. An apparatus for transporting a near continuous liquid sample from a liquid source to a liquid sample analyzer via liquid sample tubing , comprising:an inline tee strainer to remove significant solids from the liquid sample, wherein the tee strainer includes an inlet and a first liquid sample outlet port that allows liquid sample to pass directly from the inline tee strainer inlet to a drain through a drain line, and a second liquid sample outlet port that allows liquid sample that has passed through a mesh screen inside the inline tee strainer to continue on to the liquid sample analyzer;an air purge control valve used to intermittently introduce a source of compressed air with the purpose of purging solids buildup from the inline tee strainer to drain;a source of compressed air connected to the air purge control valve;a debubbler unit used to remove the air introduced by the air purge control valve from the liquid sample stream, wherein the debubbler comprises a first outlet port ...

SOLUTION TREATMENT APPARATUS AND SOLUTION TREATMENT METHOD

A solution treatment apparatus connected to a supply nozzle that supplies a treatment solution to a substrate, includes: a supply pipeline connecting a treatment solution storage container and the supply nozzle; a filter apparatus provided in the supply pipeline; a pump on a secondary side of the filter apparatus; a circulation pipeline connecting a discharge side of the pump and an intake side of the filter apparatus; a supply control valve provided in the supply pipeline on a secondary side of the pump; a circulation control valve provided in the circulation pipeline; and a control unit, wherein the control unit opens the circulation control valve and drives the pump when supply of the treatment solution from the supply nozzle to the substrate is stopped by closing the supply control valve, to thereby circulate the treatment solution between the supply pipeline having the filter apparatus and the circulation pipeline. 116-. (canceled)17. A solution treatment method using a solution treatment apparatus , a supply pipeline that connects a treatment solution storage container that stores a treatment solution and a treatment solution supply nozzle that supplies the treatment solution to a substrate to be treated;', 'a filter apparatus that is provided in the supply pipeline, and filtrates the treatment solution and removes foreign matters mixed in the treatment solution;', 'a pump that is provided in the supply pipeline on a secondary side of the filter apparatus;', 'a supply control valve that is provided in the supply pipeline on a secondary side of the pump;', 'a switching valve that is provided in the supply pipeline on a primary side of the filter apparatus and on a secondary side of the treatment solution storage container; and', 'a control unit that controls the pump, the supply control valve, and the switching valve,, 'the solution treatment apparatus comprisingthe solution treatment method comprising:a degassing step of exposing fine bubbles existing in the ...

GAS STRIPPING AND FLUID CONDITIONING APPARATUS AND METHODS OF USE

Systems, apparatuses, and methods for conditioning fluid, for example, to reduce the concentration of a contaminant in a fluid are provided. In one embodiment, the method comprises: introducing a contaminated fluid and a first stripping gas into a first vessel; contacting the contaminated fluid with the first stripping gas to reduce the concentration of a contaminant in the contaminated fluid; transferring the contaminated fluid into a second vessel; introducing a second stripping gas into the second vessel; and contacting the contaminated fluid with the second stripping gas to further reduce the concentration of the contaminant in the contaminated fluid. 1. A method for reducing a concentration of a contaminant in a contaminated fluid comprising:introducing the contaminated fluid and a first stripping gas into a first vessel;contacting the contaminated fluid with the first stripping gas to reduce the concentration of the contaminant in the contaminated fluid;transferring the contaminated fluid into a second vessel;introducing a second stripping gas into the second vessel; andcontacting the contaminated fluid with the second stripping gas to further reduce the concentration of the contaminant in the contaminated fluid.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second stripping gas does not comprise any portion of the first stripping gas.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first vessel and the second vessel is 100% liquid filled by volume.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first vessel and the second vessel has a temperature above about 100° F.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the contaminant is selected from the group consisting of: hydrogen sulfide claim 1 , a light (C-C) hydrocarbon claim 1 , carbon dioxide claim 1 , and any combination thereof.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first stripping gas and the second stripping gas are each independently selected from the group consisting of: a natural gas claim 1 , a fuel gas ...

PROCESS WATER GAS MANAGEMENT OF INERT GAS GENERATION ELECTROLYZER SYSTEM WITH GAS-ACTIVATED VALVE

A system and method for inerting a protected space is disclosed. Process water is delivered to an anode of an electrochemical cell comprising the anode and a cathode separated by a separator comprising a proton transfer medium. A portion of the process water is electrolyzed at the anode to form protons and oxygen, and the protons are transferred across the separator to the cathode. Process water is directed through a process water fluid flow path including a gas outlet and a gas discharge valve in operative fluid communication with the gas outlet. Air is delivered to the cathode and oxygen is reduced at the cathode to generate oxygen-depleted air, and the oxygen-depleted air is directed from the cathode of the electrochemical cell along an inerting gas flow path to the protected space. 1. A system for providing inerting gas to a protected space , comprising:an electrochemical cell comprising a cathode and an anode separated by a separator comprising a proton transfer medium;a power source arranged to provide a voltage differential between the anode and the cathode;a cathode fluid flow path in operative fluid communication with the cathode between a cathode fluid flow path inlet and a cathode fluid flow path outlet;an anode fluid flow path in operative fluid communication with the anode, between an anode fluid flow path inlet and an anode fluid flow path outlet;a cathode supply fluid flow path between an air source and the cathode fluid flow path inlet, and an inerting gas flow path in operative fluid communication with the cathode fluid flow path outlet and the protected space;an anode supply fluid flow path between a process water source and the anode fluid flow path inlet;a process water fluid flow path in operative fluid communication with the anode fluid flow path inlet and the anode fluid flow path outlet, including a gas outlet that discharges gas from the process water fluid flow path; anda gas discharge valve in fluid communication with the gas outlet, said ...

THREE-PHASE SEPARATION OF HYDROCARBON CONTAINING FLUIDS

Systems and methods for separation of hydrocarbon containing fluids are provided. More particularly, the disclosure is relevant to separating fluids having a gas phase, a hydrocarbon liquid phase, and an aqueous liquid phase using indirect heating. In general, the system uses a first gas separation followed by pressure reduction and then a second gas separation. Indirect follows the second gas separation and then three-phase separation. 1. A system for separation of an aqueous liquid and a gas from a first fluid at a first pressure , wherein the first fluid has a gas phase , an aqueous liquid phase and a hydrocarbon liquid phase , the system comprising:a first separator configured to separate a first portion of the gas from the first fluid to produce a second fluid, wherein in the separation in the first separator is carried out at the first pressure, and wherein the first pressure is at least 50 psig;a pressure reducer configured to reduce the second fluid from the first pressure to a second pressure so as to produce a third fluid at the second pressure, wherein the second pressure is near atmospheric; the first separator configured to separate a portion of the aqueous fluid from the first fluid; or', 'the second separator configured to separate a portion of aqueous fluid from the third fluid;, 'a second separator configured to separate a second portion of the gas from the third fluid to produce a fourth fluid, wherein the separation in the second separator is carried out at the second pressure, and wherein the system includes at least one ofan indirect heater which receives and indirectly heats the fourth fluid; anda third separator configured to separate a third portion of the gas from the thus heated fourth fluid to produce a fifth fluid.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein:the first separator is a three-phase separator in which the first portion of the gas and the portion of aqueous fluid are separated from the first fluid; andthe second separator is a two-phase ...

SYSTEM FOR PREVENTING GAS BUBBLES IN OIL FLOW TO ENTER A HIGH-VOLTAGE DEVICE AND A METHOD FOR PREVENTING GAS BUBBLES TO ENTER A HIGH-VOLTAGE DEVICE

The disclosure relates to a system for preventing gas bubbles in oil flow to enter a high-voltage device, which system is located in flow direction of the oil before the high-voltage device and comprises a gravitational gas bubble filter in which velocity of the oil flow is decreased by an enlargement of space for the oil flow and in which the gas bubbles in the oil are separated from the oil flow based on the effect of gravity. The invention also relates to a method for preventing gas bubbles in oil flow to enter a high-voltage device, in which method velocity of the oil flow is decreased by an enlargement of space for the oil flow and the gas bubbles of the oil flow are separated from the oil flow based on the effect of gravity. 1. A system for preventing gas bubbles in oil flow to enter a high-voltage device , wherein the system is located in a flow direction of the oil before the high-voltage device and comprises a gravitational gas bubble filter in which velocity of the oil flow is decreased by an enlargement of space for the oil flow and in which the gas bubbles in the oil are separated from the oil flow based on the effect of gravity.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the system is located in respect of the oil flow between a dissolved gas analysis system used for analyzing the gas dissolved in oil of the high-voltage device and the high-voltage device.3. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the gravitational gas bubble filter is an oil vessel with an oil inlet at an upper part of the oil vessel and an oil outlet at a lower part of the oil vessel located in a channel for oil flow and in which oil vessel the velocity of the oil flow decreases such that by the effect of gravity the gas bubbles are separated from the oil flow.4. The system according to claim 1 , wherein the system further comprises means to control temperature of the oil entering the gravitational gas bubble filter or the temperature of the gravitational gas bubble filter itself ...

GAS-LIQUID SEPARATING DEVICE

One object of the present invention is to provide a gas-liquid separating device which can efficiently recover a target gas from a mixture containing at least a gas and a liquid in a gas-liquid coexistence state, and the present invention provides a gas-liquid separating device which separates and recovers a gas and a liquid from a mixture containing the gas and the liquid in a gas-liquid coexistence state, wherein the gas-liquid separating device includes an airtight space in which the mixture containing the gas and the liquid in a gas-liquid coexistence state is supplied and the mixture is stored as a mixture separated into gas and liquid, a supply path for supplying the mixture containing the gas and the liquid in a gas-liquid coexistence state into the airtight space, a gas recovery path for discharging the gas in the airtight space to the outside of the airtight space, a first decompressor which is provided in the gas recovery path and recovers the gas from the airtight space, a liquid recovery path for discharging the liquid in the airtight space to the outside of the airtight space, and a second decompressor which is provided in the liquid recovery path and configured to recover the liquid from the airtight space. 1. A gas-liquid separating device which separates and recovers a gas and a liquid from a mixture containing the gas and the liquid in a gas-liquid coexistence state ,wherein the gas-liquid separating device includes:an airtight space which is configured to be supplied with the mixture containing the gas and the liquid in a gas-liquid coexistence state and store the mixture as a mixture separated into gas and liquid;a supply path which is configured to supply the mixture containing the gas and the liquid in a gas-liquid coexistence state into the airtight space;a gas recovery path which is configured to discharge the gas in the airtight space to the outside of the airtight space;a first decompressor which is provided in the gas recovery path and is ...

Method and System for Removing Hydrogen Sulfide From Sour Oil and Sour Water

Embodiments of the present invention are generally related to a system and method to remove hydrogen sulfide from sour water and sour oil. Particularly, hydrogen sulfide is removed from sour water and sour oil without the need for special chemicals, such as catalyst chemicals, scavenger chemicals, hydrocarbon sources, or a large-scale facility. The system and method in the present invention is particularly useful in exploratory oil and gas fields, where large facilities to remove hydrogen sulfide may be inaccessible. The present invention addresses the need for safe and cost-effective transport of the deadly neurotoxin. Particular embodiments involve a system and method that can be executed both on a small and large scale to sweeten sour water and sour oil. 1. A method for removing hydrogen sulfide from sour water , comprising:{'sub': 2', '2', '2', '2, 'a) treating a first HS water to remove a substantial portion of hydrogen sulfide contained therein by bubbling air up through the first HS water, thereby generating an amount of a second HS water having less hydrogen sulfide than the first HS water;'}b) collecting the air after it has bubbled through the first ELS water, the collected air comprising hydrogen sulfide;c) mixing the collected air with a stream of fresh air to form an air mixture that contains a lower concentration of hydrogen sulfide than the collected air; and{'sub': 2', '2, 'd) combining the second HS water with the first HS water,'}{'sub': '2', 'wherein steps a) through d) are repeated until an amount of hydrogen sulfide in the first HS water is below a predetermined amount.'}2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising maintaining the pH of at least one of the first HS water and the second HS water at no more than about 7.0.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising venting the air mixture to the environment.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising measuring an amount of hydrogen sulfide in the second HS water.5. The method of claim 1 , ...

BYPASS FLUSHING FOR GAS EXTRACTION SYSTEMS

A method of operating a gas extraction system includes receiving a drilling fluid sample at a flow meter via a flow meter inlet conduit and discharging the drilling fluid sample into a flow meter outlet conduit. A first inline mud valve positioned in the flow meter inlet conduit and a second inline mud valve positioned in the flow meter outlet conduit are each closed to transition the gas extraction system to a bypass flushing configuration. A bypass flow meter valve positioned in a flow meter bypass conduit is opened to divert the drilling fluid sample around the flow meter. The flow meter is then flushed with flushing fluid by opening first and second flow meter flushing valves and starting a pump to circulate the flushing fluid through the flow meter. 1. A gas extraction system , comprising:a flow meter that receives a drilling fluid sample via a flow meter inlet conduit and discharges the drilling fluid sample into a flow meter outlet conduit;a first inline mud valve positioned in the flow meter inlet conduit and a second inline mud valve positioned in the flow meter outlet conduit;a bypass flow meter valve positioned in a flow meter bypass conduit that extends between the flow meter inlet conduit and the flow meter outlet conduit; and a first flow meter flushing valve arranged in an inlet flushing conduit fluidly coupled to the flow meter inlet conduit downstream from the first inline mud valve and upstream from the flow meter;', 'a second flow meter flushing valve arranged in an outlet flushing conduit fluidly coupled to the flow meter outlet conduit downstream from the flow meter and upstream from the second inline mud valve; and', 'a pump arranged in the inlet flushing conduit to circulate a flushing fluid through the flushing circuit,, 'a flushing circuit that includeswherein the gas extraction system is transitioned between a flow measurement configuration and a bypass flushing configuration by closing the first and second inline mud valves and opening the ...

Fluid supply assembly for removing gas bubbles from a fluid path

A fluid supply assembly having a multi-way valve unit which comprises at least one inlet and at least one first and one second outlet. The fluid supply assembly comprises at least one first fluid path for feeding a fluid from a product tank, wherein the at least one first fluid path is in fluid connection with the at least one inlet of the multi-way valve unit. The fluid supply assembly comprises a second fluid path for directing a fluid to a filling unit, wherein the second fluid path is in fluid connection with the first outlet of the multi-way valve unit. The fluid supply assembly comprises at least a first sensor for detecting gas bubbles in the at least one first fluid path, and wherein the fluid supply assembly has a control unit for controlling the multi-way valve unit, wherein the control unit is coupled to the at least one first sensor.

GAS LIQUID SEPARATOR AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Exemplary embodiments are directed to a gas liquid separator that includes a chamber, a fluid mixture inlet, a solvent outlet and a gas outlet. The gas liquid separator can include a phase-change inducing mechanism disposed in or proximate to the fluid mixture inlet. Exemplary methods of improving separation of a fluid mixture in a gas liquid separator and CO-based chromatography flow systems including a gas liquid separator are also provided. 1. A gas liquid separator , comprising:a chamber including a fluid mixture inlet, the fluid mixture inlet providing an inlet for a fluid mixture into the chamber,a liquid solvent outlet,a gas outlet, anda phase-change inducing mechanism disposed in or proximate to the fluid mixture inlet.2. The gas liquid separator of claim 1 , wherein the phase-change inducing mechanism creates a phase change of a substantial part of the fluid mixture at or within the fluid mixture inlet.3. The gas liquid separator of claim 2 , wherein creating the phase change of the substantial part of the fluid mixture at or within the fluid mixture inlet provides energy to the fluid mixture prior to introduction of the fluid mixture into the chamber to improve separation of the fluid mixture into the solvent and the gas.4. The gas liquid separator of claim 3 , wherein providing energy to the fluid mixture increases kinetic energy or velocity of the fluid mixture to provide an increased impact force of the fluid mixture against an impinging separator element within the chamber.5. The gas liquid separator of claim 3 , wherein providing energy to the fluid mixture increases kinetic energy or velocity of the fluid mixture to provide an increased centrifugal vortex of the fluid mixture within a cyclone separator element within the chamber.6. The gas liquid separator of claim 1 , wherein the phase-change inducing mechanism maintains the fluid mixture in a liquid state prior to the phase change at or within the fluid mixture inlet.7. The gas liquid separator of ...

GAS LIQUID SEPARATOR AND ASSOCIATED METHODS

Exemplary embodiments are directed to a gas liquid separator that includes a chamber for receiving a fluid mixture, a fluid mixture inlet, a solvent outlet, and a gas outlet. The gas liquid separator can include a sensor disposed around or within the chamber for sensing at least one of a solvent level or a gas level. The gas liquid separator can include a regulator connected to at least one of the solvent outlet or the gas outlet for regulating at least one of the solvent level or the gas level within the chamber. Exemplary methods of regulating at least one of the solvent level or the gas level within a gas liquid separator of a CO-based chromatography flow system are also provided. 1. A gas liquid separator , comprising:a chamber for receiving a fluid mixture, the fluid mixture being introduced into the chamber for separation into a gas and a liquid solvent,a fluid mixture inlet providing an inlet for the fluid mixture into the chamber,a solvent outlet for discharging the liquid solvent from the chamber after separation of the liquid solvent from the gas,a gas outlet for discharging the gas from the chamber after separation of the gas from the liquid solvent,a sensor for sensing at least one of a solvent level or a gas level in the chamber, anda regulator connected to at least one of the solvent outlet or the gas outlet for regulating at least one of the solvent level or the gas level within the chamber.2. The gas liquid separator of claim 1 , wherein the fluid mixture comprises COand the liquid solvent.3. The gas liquid separator of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is a liquid level sensor for sensing the solvent level within the chamber.4. The gas liquid separator of claim 3 , wherein the sensor is at least one of an ultrasonic sensor or an optical sensor.5. The gas liquid separator of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is disposed on a top surface of the chamber for sensing a depth of the chamber to a surface of the liquid solvent.6. The gas liquid separator of claim 1 , ...

FLUIDIC DEVICE AND DEGASSING METHOD

A fluidic device and a method for degassing a fluidic device are presented. The fluidic device includes a plurality of fluidic components such as channels, chambers, and integrated valves and pumps, etc. A porous membrane is disposed on a degassing area of the fluidic device for removing gas (such as, for example, bubbles) contained in a liquid. A fluid control device monitors a pressure profile indicating a pressure in the fluidic device over time and applies a pressure differential between two sides of the membrane when activated. The membrane is permeable to gas in the fluidic device and is impermeable to liquids through the pores under the pressure differential. The disclosed method enables degassing large volume of gas at a high flow rate and provides a bubble free filling in a fluidic device which is critical to precision sample metering, mixing, fluid control, reaction, and detection, etc. 1. A fluid system comprising:a fluidic device;a fluid control device connected to the fluidic device for controlling a flow of liquid in the fluidic device; anda membrane disposed at a degassing area of the fluidic device for removing gas contained in the liquid,wherein the membrane comprises a plurality of pores,wherein the membrane comprises two sides with one side facing the liquid,wherein the fluid control device is configured to generate a positive pressure differential between the two sides of the membrane when activated, andwherein the membrane is permeable to the gas contained in the fluidic device and is impermeable to the liquid in the fluidic device under the pressure differential.2. The fluid system as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the fluid control device comprises a pressure sensor for measuring a pressure in the fluidic device for monitoring a pressure profile indicating the pressure in the fluidic device over time.3. The fluid system as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the fluid control device comprises a feedback control for controlling the pressure based on the ...

Systems and Methods Comprising Smart Sample Catcher for Drilling Operations

A sample catching system for cleaning a drilling fluid in a drilling operation includes a first line having a first entrance valve configured to allow the drilling fluid to flow into the first line, a first chemical sensor for measuring the amount of hydrogen sulfide of the drilling fluid in the first line, and a first sample catch valve configured to allow the drilling fluid to flow out of the first line. The system also includes a second line having a second entrance valve configured to allow the drilling fluid to flow into the second line, a sample catch pump, and a controller configured to determine the amount of hydrogen sulfide is above a predetermined threshold value, and open the second entrance valve to divert drilling fluid intake from the first line to the second line, and close the first entrance valve to stop the drilling fluid from entering the first line. 1. A sample catch system for cleaning a drilling fluid in a drilling operation , the sample catch system comprising:a first line comprising a first entrance valve configured to allow the drilling fluid to flow into the first line, a first chemical sensor configured to measure a first amount of hydrogen sulfide of the drilling fluid in the first line, and a first sample catch valve configured to allow the drilling fluid to flow out of the first line;a second line comprising a second entrance valve configured to allow the drilling fluid to flow into the second line, a second chemical sensor configured to measure a second amount of hydrogen sulfide of the drilling fluid in the second line, and a second sample catch valve configured to allow the drilling fluid to flow out of the second line;a sample catch pump operatively connected to the first sample catch valve and the second sample catch valve via a sample catch line, the sample catch pump configured to pump the drilling fluid from the first line, the second line and remove unwanted material from the drilling fluid; and determine the first amount of ...

DRINK PRODUCING APPARATUS WITH DECARBONIZATION OF A LIQUID IN THE DISPENSING CONTAINER, HOUSEHOLD REFRIGERATION APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR OPERATING A DRINK PRODUCING APPARATUS

A drink producing apparatus includes a dispensing unit for dispensing liquid from the drink producing apparatus, a dispensing container, which is formed for receiving a liquid addable to a drink by the drink producing apparatus in a first liquid state, a carbon dioxide addition unit for adding carbon dioxide into the dispensing container upon dispensing liquid from the dispensing container, a decarbonization device, by which the liquid remaining in the dispensing container and carbonized with the introduced carbon dioxide is decarbonized. The invention also relates to a household refrigeration apparatus and to a method. 1. Method for operating a drink producing apparatus , in which the following steps are performed:providing the drink producing apparatus with a dispensing unit for dispensing liquid from the drink producing apparatus,providing the drink producing apparatus with a dispensing container,providing the drink producing apparatus with a carbon dioxide addition unit,providing the drink producing apparatus with a carbon dioxide line device, which is connected to the carbon dioxide addition unit for leading carbon dioxide from the carbon dioxide addition unit,filling the dispensing container with the liquid before dispensing a drink from the drink producing apparatus and closing the dispensing container after filling,leading the liquid from the dispensing container and thereby reduction of the filling level of the liquid in the dispensing container,supplying carbon dioxide via the carbon dioxide line device into the dispensing container upon leading the liquid out and decrease of the filling level in the dispensing container,decarbonizing at least the liquid remaining in the dispensing container after supplying the carbon dioxide into the dispensing container.2. Method according to claim 1 , wherein after supplying the carbon dioxide into the dispensing container claim 1 , the degree of carbonization of the liquid is determined and decarbonization is performed ...

PIPE-INTEGRATED OIL WELL FLUID OR OILFIELD FLUID SEPARATION APPARATUS, AND METHOD THEREOF

Disclosed is an inline separator for separating well fluid or gas-dominant fluid using centrifugal force. The inline separator includes: an outer pipe provided with an inlet; a vortex-generating rotor installed in the outer pipe; a fixed extraction pipe having an external diameter smaller than an internal diameter of the outer pipe and installed in the outer pipe at a downstream side of the vortex-generating rotor; a movable extraction pipe connected to an end of the fixed extraction pipe, close to the vortex-generating rotor, and having an extendable and retractable structure such that a position of an introduction hole of the movable extraction pipe is changeable; a pressure compensation pipe that applies pressure to oil or gas separated in a downstream end of the fixed extraction pipe; and a seawater discharge pipe connected to a portion of the outer pipe at which the fixed extraction pipe is disposed. 1. An inline separator for separating well fluid or gas-dominant fluid , the inline separator comprising:an outer pipe provided with an inlet;a vortex-generating rotor installed in the outer pipe to be close to the inlet;a fixed extraction pipe having an external diameter smaller than an internal diameter of the outer pipe and installed in the outer pipe at downstream of the vortex-generating rotor;a movable extraction pipe connected to an end of the fixed extraction pipe, close to the vortex-generating rotor, and having an extendable and retractable structure such that an introduction hole of the movable extraction pipe is changeable;a pressure compensation pipe that applies pressure to oil or gas separated at a downstream end of the fixed extraction pipe; anda seawater discharge pipe connected to a portion of the outer pipe, at which the fixed extraction pipe is disposed.2. The inline separator according to claim 1 , further comprising a low density fluid vortex diameter detection unit that detects a diameter of a vortex of a low density fluid and is installed at ...

METHOD AND FILLING DEVICE FOR FILLING A TRANSPORT CONTAINER WITH A FLUID

In the case of a method for filling a transportation container () with a fluid, the fluid in a purification circuit () is conveyed multiple times through the purification installation (), and by way of a contamination-measurement installation () a key contamination indicator of a fluid-specimen quantity in the purification circuit () is determined, wherein a filling procedure of the transportation container () with the fluid is terminated only once the key contamination indicator undershoots a first threshold value. The fluid-specimen quantity that is provided for determining the key contamination indicator may be diverted from the purification circuit (), be infed to the contamination-measurement installation (), and upon determining the key contamination indicator be returned to the purification circuit (). In a container-purification step, a container-fluid quantity from the purification circuit () that has previously been introduced into the transportation container () may be again retrieved from the transportation container () and be returned to the purification circuit (). A key contamination indicator of that container-fluid quantity that has been retrieved from the transportation container () may be determined by the contamination-measurement installation (), and the filling procedure of the transportation container () with the fluid may be terminated only once the key contamination indicator undershoots a third threshold value. 116.-. (canceled)17. A method for filling a transportation container with a fluid , which comprises the fluid prior to being filled into the transportation container is conveyed through a purification installation , wherein the fluid in a fluid-purification step in a purification circuit is conveyed multiple times through the purification installation , and by way of a contamination-measurement installation a key contamination indicator of a fluid-specimen quantity in the purification circuit is determined , and in that a filling ...

Degassing Electrorheological Fluid

A system may include an output manifold that may be in fluid communication with a reservoir and that may include multiple discharge ports. Each of the discharge ports may be configured to discharge electrorheological fluid into a housing. A recovery manifold may be in fluid communication with the reservoir and include multiple recovery ports. Each of the recovery ports may be configured to receive the electrorheological fluid from a housing. A gas remover may be positioned to extract gas from the electrorheological fluid received from the recovery ports. A housing may be connected to the system, and electrorheological fluid from the system may be pumped through the housing and the gas remover. 1. A system comprising:a reservoir containing an electrorheological fluid;an output manifold in fluid communication with the reservoir and filled with the electrorheological fluid, the output manifold comprising multiple discharge ports, each of the discharge ports configured to discharge the electrorheological fluid;a recovery manifold in fluid communication with the reservoir and filled with the electrorheological fluid, the recovery manifold comprising multiple recovery ports, each of the recovery ports configured to receive the electrorheological fluid; anda gas remover positioned to extract gas from the electrorheological fluid received from the recovery ports.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the gas remover comprises one or more of a circumferential flow bubble remover claim 1 , an ultrasonic bubble remover claim 1 , or one or more mesh filters.3. The system of claim 2 , further comprising a pump positioned to cause a flow of the electrorheological fluid from the recovery manifold claim 2 , through the reservoir claim 2 , through the gas remover claim 2 , and to the output manifold.4. The system of comprising:a vacuum source connected to the reservoir and configured to create a vacuum in the reservoir.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the system is configured to ...

DRILLING FLUID MEASUREMENTS USING ACTIVE GAS DILUTION

Aspects and features include a system and method for drilling fluid measurement using active gas dilution. Active and automatic correction of the flow of a mixture of a sample gas and a carrier gas supplied to detectors is used while making measurements. A computing device measures a physical state of the mixture, determines a gas flow rate for the mixture, and determines a corrected flow rate for the carrier gas based on the physical state of the mixture and the mixture gas flow rate. The computing device then adjusts the flow rate of the carrier gas into the drilling fluid to maintain the corrected flow rate. This control improves accuracy by reducing the introduction of contaminants from the measurement environment and allowing compositional measurement to be made well above the lower detection limits of the detectors being used for the measurements. 1. A system comprising:a gas flow subsystem including a measurement device and an extractor; and injecting a carrier gas into the extractor to mix with a sample gas extracted from drilling fluid and produce a combination gas;', 'acquiring, using the measuring device, a physical state of the combination gas;', 'determining a gas flow rate of the combination gas from the extractor;', 'determining, based on the gas flow rate and the physical state of the combination gas, a corrected flow rate for the carrier gas that is usable for making optimized compositional measurements of the combination gas; and', 'adjusting a carrier flow rate of the carrier gas to maintain the corrected flow rate of the carrier gas into the extractor., 'a computing device in communication with the gas flow subsystem, the computing device including a non-transitory memory device comprising instructions that are executable by the computing device to cause the computing device to perform operations comprising2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the physical state of the combination gas comprises a chemical composition of the combination gas.3. The ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR INCREASING PRESSURE OF FLUIDS FROM LOW PRESSURE SUBSEA SOURCES USING SUBSEA EDUCTORS

Disclosed are systems and methods for increasing pressure of fluid from a low-pressure (LP) subsea fluid source. Fluid from the LP subsea fluid source is directed to a suction fluid inlet in an eductor at a subsea location. A fluid from a high-pressure (HP) subsea fluid source is directed to a motive fluid inlet in the eductor. An outlet in the eductor discharges a fluid stream having a pressure higher relative to the low-pressure fluid stream. The LP and HP sources can be subsea wells from which oil and gas are produced. The LP and HP sources can be subsea flowline systems through which oil and gas are transported. The LP and HP sources can be fluids to be compressed and compressed fluids, respectively. 1. A process for increasing pressure of fluids from a low-pressure subsea fluid source , comprising:passing a first fluid stream from the low-pressure subsea fluid source into an eductor at a subsea location as a suction fluid; andpassing a second fluid stream from the high-pressure subsea fluid source into the eductor as a motive fluid wherein the second fluid stream is at a higher pressure relative to the first fluid stream such that a discharge fluid stream emerges from the eductor having a pressure higher relative to the first fluid stream.2. The process of claim 1 , wherein the low-pressure subsea fluid source is a first subsea system comprising a flowline for transporting fluid and the high-pressure fluid source is a second subsea system comprising a flowline for transporting fluid.3. The process of claim 1 , wherein the low-pressure subsea fluid source is a first subsea well and the high-pressure subsea fluid source is a second subsea well.4. The process of claim 1 , wherein the second fluid stream has a pressure at least 50% higher than the first fluid stream.5. The process of claim 1 , wherein the second fluid stream has a pressure at least 100% higher than the first fluid stream.6. The process of claim 1 , wherein the first fluid stream and the second ...

Downhole Gas Separators And Methods Of Separating A Gas From A Liquid Within A Hydrocarbon Well

Downhole gas separators, artificial lift systems including the downhole gas separators, hydrocarbon wells including the artificial lift systems, and methods of separating a gas from a liquid hydrocarbon within a hydrocarbon well. The downhole gas separators include an elongate outer housing that defines an enclosed volume, a fluid inlet port, and a gas outlet port. The downhole gas separators further include an elongate dip tube that extends within the enclosed volume, and the gas outlet port is configured to selectively provide fluid communication between the enclosed volume and an external region. 1. A downhole gas separator for an artificial lift system , the separator comprising:an elongate outer housing including an enclosed first housing end region and a second housing end region that is spaced apart from the first housing end region, wherein the outer housing at least partially defines an enclosed volume, and further wherein the second housing end region is configured to operatively couple the separator to a reciprocating pump of the artificial lift system;an elongate dip tube having a first tube end and a second tube end, wherein the dip tube extends within the enclosed volume to define a separator annulus between the dip tube and the outer housing, wherein the first tube end is proximal the first housing end region relative to the second tube end and is configured to receive a fluid from the enclosed volume, and further wherein the second tube end is configured to provide the fluid to the reciprocating pump;a fluid inlet port extending through the outer housing and configured to provide fluid communication between the enclosed volume and an external region that is external to the enclosed volume; anda gas outlet port extending through the outer housing and configured to selectively provide fluid communication between the enclosed volume and the external region, wherein the gas outlet port is proximal the first housing end region relative to the fluid inlet ...

Horizontal Well Production Apparatus And Method For Using The Same

Artificial lift apparatus, systems, and methods for use in a deviated or horizontal wellbore, including a downhole gas separators, hydrocarbon wells including the artificial lift systems, and methods of separating a gas from a liquid hydrocarbon within a hydrocarbon well. Included is a downhole gas separator positioned in a deviated or horizontal wellbore, further including a flow-regulating device configured to restrict fluid flow through the gas outlet during at least a portion of each intake stroke of a reciprocating pump and to permit the fluid flow during at least a portion of each exhaust stroke of the reciprocating pump. 1. A downhole gas separator for an artificial lift system , the separator comprising:an elongate outer housing including an enclosed first housing end region and a second housing end region that is spaced apart from the first housing end region, wherein the outer housing at least partially defines an enclosed volume, and further wherein the second housing end region is configured to operatively couple the separator to a reciprocating pump of the artificial lift system to provide fluid communication between a pump inlet of the reciprocating pump and the enclosed volume, wherein the reciprocating pump is configured to repeatedly perform an intake stroke and a subsequent exhaust stroke;a fluid inlet port defined within the outer housing and configured to provide fluid communication between the enclosed volume and an external region that is external to the enclosed volume;a gas outlet port defined within the outer housing and configured to provide fluid communication between the enclosed volume and the external region; anda flow-regulating device configured to:(i) restrict fluid flow through the gas outlet port during at least a portion of each intake stroke; and(ii) permit fluid flow through the gas outlet port during at least a portion of each exhaust stroke.2. The separator of claim 1 , wherein the separator is configured to function while ...

LABORATORY DEVICE FOR EVAPORATING A SUBSTANCE

A laboratory device, in particular a rotary evaporator, serves for evaporating a substance, preferably under reduced pressure, and comprises an evaporation flask for receiving the substance to be evaporated, a condenser for condensing the evaporated substance and a vapor passage for passing through the evaporated substance, which vapor passage is arranged in a vapor path between the evaporation flask and the condenser. The laboratory device further comprises a detection unit for foam detection, which detection unit is provided outside of the vapor passage and/or the evaporation flask. 1. A laboratory device , in particular a rotary evaporator , for evaporating a substance , preferably under reduced pressure , comprising;an evaporation flask for receiving the substance to be evaporated;a condenser for condensing the evaporated substance; anda vapor passage for passing through the evaporated substance, which vapor passage is arranged in a vapor path between the evaporation flask and the condenser, whereinthe laboratory device further comprises a detection unit for foam detection, which detection unit is provided outside of the vapor passage and/or of the evaporation flask.2. The laboratory device according to claim 1 , wherein the detection unit is provided at a position after a standard joint of the evaporation flask.3. The laboratory device according to claim 1 , wherein the vapor passage has a widening portion and the detection unit for foam detection is preferably provided on the widening portion.4. The laboratory device according to claim 1 , wherein a geometry of the detection unit is adapted to a geometry of at least a portion of the evaporation flask or of the vapor passage claim 1 , preferably of a widening portion of the vapor passage.5. The laboratory apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the detection unit has a bifurcate shape and at least partially encloses the vapor passage and/or the evaporation flask.6. The laboratory device according to claim 1 , ...

Pressure-Less Ozonated DI-Water (DIO3) Recirculation Reclaim System

The invention provides, in one aspect, a system for recirculating ozonated liquid. The system includes a contactor including at least two inlets and at least two outlets. The contactor is in fluid communication with a first liquid source at a first contactor inlet and a second liquid source at a second contactor inlet, and the second contactor inlet receives gas that purges at least a portion of gas from liquid received at the first contactor inlet. The purged gas exits the contactor at a first contactor outlet. The contactor is in fluid communication with the second liquid source at a second contactor outlet, and the contactor drains at least a portion of the liquid in the contactor, the drained liquid exiting the contactor at the second contactor outlet. The contactor includes a third inlet in fluid communication with the first liquid source, the third inlet allowing the first liquid source to release liquid at an ambient pressure. 1. A system for recirculating ozonated liquid , comprising:a contactor including at least two inlets and at least two outlets, the contactor being in fluid communication with a first liquid source comprising a tool at a first contactor inlet and a second liquid source at a second contactor inlet, the second contactor inlet receiving gas that purges at least a portion of gas from the ozonated liquid received at the first contactor inlet from the tool of the first liquid source, the purged gas exiting the contactor at a first contactor outlet,wherein the contactor is in fluid communication with the second liquid source at a second contactor outlet, the contactor draining at least a portion of the purged ozonated liquid in the contactor, the drained liquid exiting the contactor at the second contactor outlet for supply to the second liquid source connected to the tool.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the ozonated liquid received at the first contactor inlet comprises at least a portion of the liquid drained from the ...

Fuel Oxygen Conversion Unit with Valve Control

A fuel oxygen conversion unit includes a contactor; a fuel gas separator, the fuel oxygen conversion unit defining a circulation gas flowpath from the fuel gas separator to the contactor; and an isolation valve in airflow communication with the circulation gas flowpath for modulating a gas flow through the circulation gas flowpath to the contactor. 1. A fuel oxygen conversion unit for a vehicle or an engine of the vehicle comprising:a contactor;a fuel gas separator, the fuel oxygen conversion unit defining a circulation gas flowpath from the fuel gas separator to the contactor; andan isolation valve in airflow communication with the circulation gas flowpath for modulating a gas flow through the circulation gas flowpath to the contactor.2. The fuel oxygen conversion unit of claim 1 , wherein the fuel oxygen conversion unit further defines a bypass gas flowpath in fluid communication with the circulation gas flowpath at a first location positioned upstream of the contactor and a second location positioned downstream of the fuel gas separator claim 1 , wherein the isolation valve is further in fluid communication with the bypass gas flowpath and configured for selectively diverting the gas flow through the circulation gas flowpath to the bypass gas flowpath.3. The fuel oxygen conversion unit of claim 2 , wherein the isolation valve is a diverter valve positioned at the first location or at the second location.4. The fuel oxygen conversion unit of claim 2 , wherein the isolation valve is a first diverter valve positioned at the first location claim 2 , and wherein the fuel oxygen conversion unit further comprises a second diverter valve positioned at the second location.5. The fuel oxygen conversion unit of claim 2 , further comprising:a gas boost pump, wherein the first location is further positioned downstream of the gas boost pump.6. The fuel oxygen conversion unit of claim 2 , further comprising:a catalyst, wherein the second location is further positioned upstream ...

Fuel Oxygen Conversion Unit With A Dual Separator Pump

A fuel delivery system for a gas turbine engine includes a fuel tank; a draw pump downstream of the fuel tank for generating a liquid fuel flow from the fuel tank; a main fuel pump downstream of the draw pump; and a fuel oxygen conversion unit downstream of the draw pump and upstream of the main fuel pump. The fuel oxygen conversion unit includes a stripping gas line; a contactor in fluid communication with the stripping gas line and the draw pump for forming a fuel/gas mixture; and a dual separator pump in fluid communication with the contactor for receiving the fuel/gas mixture and separating the fuel/gas mixture into a stripping gas flow and the liquid fuel flow at a location upstream of the main fuel pump. 1. A fuel delivery system for a gas turbine engine comprising:a fuel tank;a draw pump downstream of the fuel tank for generating a liquid fuel flow from the fuel tank;a main fuel pump downstream of the draw pump; and a stripping gas line;', 'a contactor in fluid communication with the stripping gas line and the draw pump for forming a fuel/gas mixture; and', 'a dual separator pump in fluid communication with the contactor for receiving the fuel/gas mixture and separating the fuel/gas mixture into a stripping gas flow and the liquid fuel flow at a location upstream of the main fuel pump., 'a fuel oxygen conversion unit downstream of the draw pump and upstream of the main fuel pump, the fuel oxygen conversion unit comprising'}2. The fuel delivery system of claim 1 , wherein the dual separator pump defines a liquid fuel outlet pressure during operation claim 1 , wherein the liquid fuel outlet pressure is at least about 70 pounds per square inch.3. The fuel delivery system of claim 1 , wherein the dual separator pump of the fuel oxygen conversion unit provides substantially all of a pressure rise of the fuel flow within the fuel delivery system downstream of the draw pump and upstream of the main fuel pump.4. The fuel delivery system of claim 1 , wherein dual ...

Fuel Oxygen Reduction Unit Control System

A method of operating a fuel oxygen reduction unit for a vehicle or a gas turbine engine of the vehicle is provided. The fuel oxygen reduction unit including a contactor and a fuel gas separator, and further defining a stripping gas flowpath in flow communication with a stripping gas inlet of the contactor and a stripping gas outlet of the fuel gas separator. The method includes receiving data indicative of a parameter of a stripping gas flow through the stripping gas flowpath or of a component in flow communication with the stripping gas flow through the stripping gas flowpath; and determining an operability condition of the fuel oxygen reduction unit, or a component operable with the fuel oxygen reduction unit, based on the data received indicative of the parameter of the stripping gas flow or of the component in flow communication with the stripping gas flow. 1. A method of operating a fuel oxygen reduction unit for a vehicle or a gas turbine engine of the vehicle , the fuel oxygen reduction unit comprising a contactor and a fuel gas separator , and further defining a stripping gas flowpath in flow communication with a stripping gas inlet of the contactor and a stripping gas outlet of the fuel gas separator , the method comprising:receiving data indicative of a parameter of a stripping gas flow through the stripping gas flowpath or of a component in flow communication with the stripping gas flow through the stripping gas flowpath; anddetermining an operability condition of the fuel oxygen reduction unit, or a component operable with the fuel oxygen reduction unit, based on the data received indicative of the parameter of the stripping gas flow or of the component in flow communication with the stripping gas flow.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein receiving data indicative of the parameter of the stripping gas flow or of the component in flow communication with the stripping gas flow comprises receiving data indicative of an oxygen level of the stripping gas flow ...

Fuel Oxygen Reduction Unit

An engine includes a combustion section and a fuel delivery system in fluid communication with the combustion section for providing fuel to the combustion section. The fuel delivery system includes a fuel oxygen reduction unit defining a circulation gas flowpath. The fuel oxygen reduction unit includes a gas oxygen reduction unit positioned in the circulation gas flowpath for reducing an oxygen content of a flow of stripping gas through the circulation gas flowpath and a pre-heater positioned in thermal communication with the circulation gas flowpath upstream of the gas oxygen reduction unit. 1. An engine comprising:a combustion section; a gas oxygen reduction unit positioned in the circulation gas flowpath for reducing an oxygen content of a flow of stripping gas through the circulation gas flowpath; and', 'a pre-heater positioned in thermal communication with the circulation gas flowpath upstream of the gas oxygen reduction unit., 'a fuel delivery system in fluid communication with the combustion section for providing fuel to the combustion section, the fuel delivery system comprising a fuel oxygen reduction unit defining a circulation gas flowpath, the fuel oxygen reduction unit comprising'}2. The engine of claim 1 , further comprising:a compressor section, and wherein the fuel oxygen reduction unit further comprises a makeup gas assembly in airflow communication with the compressor section of the engine and the circulation gas flowpath upstream of the gas oxygen reduction unit.3. The engine of claim 2 , wherein the compressor section comprises a low pressure compressor and a high-pressure compressor claim 2 , wherein the makeup gas assembly is in airflow communication with the high-pressure compressor for receiving a bleed airflow from the high-pressure compressor.4. The engine of claim 3 , wherein the high-pressure compressor defines a reference point where an airflow therethrough reaches a reference temperature during operation claim 3 , wherein the makeup gas ...

Fuel Oxygen Conversion Unit

An engine includes a stripping gas source, a combustion section, and a fuel oxygen conversion unit positioned upstream of the combustion section, the fuel oxygen conversion unit defining a stripping gas flowpath in airflow communication with the stripping gas source. The fuel oxygen conversion unit includes a contactor defining a fuel inlet, a gas inlet in airflow communication with the stripping gas flowpath, and a fuel gas mixture outlet; and a fuel gas separator defining a fuel gas mixture inlet for receiving a fuel gas mixture from the contactor, a liquid fuel outlet, and a stripping gas outlet; wherein the stripping gas flowpath receives substantially all of a stripping gas flow therethrough from the stripping gas source and provides the stripping gas flow to the contactor. 1. An engine comprising:a stripping gas source;a combustion section; and a contactor defining a fuel inlet, a gas inlet in airflow communication with the stripping gas flowpath, and a fuel gas mixture outlet; and', 'a fuel gas separator defining a fuel gas mixture inlet for receiving a fuel gas mixture from the contactor, a liquid fuel outlet, and a stripping gas outlet;', 'wherein the stripping gas flowpath receives substantially all of a stripping gas flow therethrough from the stripping gas source and provides the stripping gas flow to the contactor., 'a fuel oxygen conversion unit positioned upstream of the combustion section, the fuel oxygen conversion unit defining a stripping gas flowpath in airflow communication with the stripping gas source and comprising'}2. The engine of claim 1 , wherein the stripping gas source is a compressor section of the engine.3. The engine of claim 1 , wherein the stripping gas flow through the stripping gas flowpath is a non-recirculated stripping gas flow.4. The engine of claim 1 , wherein the fuel oxygen conversion unit further comprises a gas oxygen reduction unit claim 1 , wherein the gas oxygen reduction unit is in airflow communication with the ...

FUEL TANK SYSTEM

A fuel tank system includes: a communicating pipe that has plural open portions A and B positioned higher than a full level inside a fuel tank and communicates the inside of the fuel tank with a canister ; and a valve member that is disposed outside the fuel tank and, on the basis of a state of inclination of fuel detected by a fuel inclination sensor , closes the communicating pipe corresponding to an open portion predicted to be positioned in the fuel and opens the communicating pipe corresponding to an open portion predicted to be positioned in a gas layer section. 1. A fuel tank system comprising:a fuel tank that holds fuel;a canister that adsorbs fuel vapor;a communicating pipe that has plural open portions positioned higher than a full level inside the fuel tank and communicates the inside of the fuel tank with the canister;a fuel inclination sensor that detects a state of inclination of a fuel surface with respect to the fuel tank; anda valve member that is disposed outside the fuel tank and, on the basis of the state of inclination detected by the fuel inclination sensor, closes the communicating pipe corresponding to an open portion, among the plural open portions, predicted to be positioned in the fuel and opens the communicating pipe corresponding to an open portion predicted to be positioned in a gas layer section of the fuel tank.2. The fuel tank system according to claim 1 , further comprising:a vapor pipe that has, in a center in a longitudinal direction of the fuel tank as seen in a plan view of the fuel tank, a vapor outlet positioned higher than the full level inside the fuel tank and communicates the inside of the fuel tank with the canister; anda full-tank regulating valve that is disposed in the vapor outlet and closes the vapor outlet by means of a float floating on the fuel inside the fuel tank.3. The fuel tank system according to claim 2 , wherein the open portions are positioned on edge portion sides of the fuel tank relative to the vapor ...

Wellhead platform systems for use in extracting and testing multi-phase raw mixtures

Example embodiments include systems for use in a wellhead platform. The system may comprise a separator subsystem, a scrubber subsystem, a first stage compressor subsystem, and a second stage compressor subsystem. The separator subsystem may comprise a separator inlet section for receiving multi-phase raw mixtures, a separator container body for housing the received multi-phase raw mixture, and a separator gas outlet section for separating gas. The scrubber subsystem may comprise a scrubber inlet section connected to the separator gas outlet section, a scrubber container body, and a scrubber gas outlet section for separating gas. The first stage compressor subsystem may be operable to receive gas separated from the scrubber subsystem, compress the received gas, and output the compressed gas. The second stage compressor subsystem may be operable to receive compressed gas from the first stage compressor subsystem, further compress the received compressed gas, and output the further compressed gas. 1. A system for use in a wellhead platform to extract multi-phase raw mixtures via a plurality of wellheads and provide same to an export line , the system comprising: the well testing mode is configured when the WHFP is between about 3 to 60 barg;', 'the low pressure mode is configured when the WHFP is between about 3 to 20 barg; and', 'the unloading mode is configured when the WHFP is equal to or less than about 3 to 5 barg;, 'a controller operable to dynamically configure the system to be in one of a well testing mode, a low pressure mode, or an unloading mode based on at least a received wellhead flowing pressure (WHFP) measurement, wherein a separator assembly having a separator inlet section for receiving the extracted multi-phase raw mixtures, a separator container body for housing the received multi-phase raw mixture, a separator gas outlet section for separating gas, and a separator liquid outlet section for separating liquid, wherein the separator gas outlet ...

THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

A combustion engine includes a combustion section; a fuel delivery system for providing a fuel flow to the combustion section, the fuel delivery system including an oxygen reduction unit for reducing an oxygen content of the fuel flow; a thermal management system including a heat sink heat exchanger, the heat sink heat exchanger in thermal communication with the fuel delivery system at a location downstream of the oxygen reduction unit; and a control system including a sensor operable with the fuel delivery system for sensing data indicative of an operability of the oxygen reduction unit and a controller operable with the sensor, the controller configured to initiate a corrective action based on the data sensed by the sensor indicative of the operability of the oxygen reduction unit. 1. A combustion engine comprising:a combustion section;a fuel delivery system for providing a fuel flow to the combustion section, the fuel delivery system comprising an oxygen reduction unit for reducing an oxygen content of the fuel flow;a thermal management system comprising a heat sink heat exchanger, the heat sink heat exchanger in thermal communication with the fuel delivery system at a location downstream of the oxygen reduction unit; anda control system comprising a sensor operable with the fuel delivery system for sensing data indicative of an operability of the oxygen reduction unit and a controller operable with the sensor, the controller configured to initiate a corrective action based on the data sensed by the sensor indicative of the operability of the oxygen reduction unit.2. The combustion engine of claim 1 , wherein the control system further comprises a valve operable with at least one of the fuel delivery system or the thermal management system for modifying at least one of the fuel flow through the fuel delivery system or a heat exchange fluid flow through the thermal management system claim 1 , and wherein initiating the corrective action comprises operating the ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DEGASSING DRILLING FLUIDS

An apparatus for degassing drilling fluid comprising a primary separator and a secondary separator, the primary separator comprising a vessel body having an inlet port, a liquid outlet port located at a lower end of the vessel body, and a gas vent port located at an upper end of the vessel body, the secondary separator having an inlet port which is connected to the gas vent port of the primary separator, a gas outlet port, and a liquid outlet port which is connected to the interior of the vessel body of the primary separator via a liquid return line. 1. An apparatus for degassing drilling fluid comprising a primary separator and a secondary separator , the primary separator comprising a vessel body having an inlet port , a liquid outlet port located at a lower end of the vessel body , and a gas vent port located at an upper end of the vessel body , the secondary separator having an inlet port which is connected to the gas vent port of the primary separator , a gas outlet port , and a liquid outlet port which is connected to the interior of the vessel body of the primary separator via a liquid return line.2. An apparatus according to wherein the inlet port of the secondary separator is connected exclusively to the gas vent port of the primary separator.3. An apparatus according to wherein the liquid outlet port of the second separator is directly connected to the interior of the vessel body of the primary separator via a liquid return line.4. An apparatus according to wherein the inlet of the primary separator is provided with a primary diverter assembly which splits the incoming fluid into a lower density stream which is predominantly gas with entrained solids and liquids claim 1 , and a higher density liquid stream which is predominantly liquid with entrained gas and solids.5. An apparatus according to wherein the inlet of the primary separator is located in an upper region of the vessel body.6. An apparatus according to wherein the primary separator is further ...

DEGASSING SYSTEM FOR DIALYSIS

The degassing system can include a degassing vessel and can utilize a vacuum pump and a fluid pump located downstream of the degassing vessel to control the pressure within the degassing vessel in order to control the concentration of gases in fluid exiting the degassing system. The degassing system can further comprise sensors in communication with the pumps to control the rate of flow and pressure through the degassing system. The degassing system may be placed in a dialysate flow path to remove dissolved gases including carbon dioxide from the dialysate. 1. A degassing vessel; comprising:a fluid inlet in the degassing vessel fluidly connected to a flow restriction;a fluid outlet in the degassing vessel for fluid connection to a fluid pump downstream of the degassing vessel; anda gas outlet for fluid connection to a vacuum pump.2. The degassing vessel of claim 1 , further comprising a carbon dioxide sensor positioned to detect carbon dioxide at the outlet of the degassing vessel.3. The degassing vessel of claim 1 , further comprising one or more selected from the group consisting of a degas sprayer claim 1 , a nucleation chamber claim 1 , and combinations thereof;wherein fluid entering the degassing vessel through the fluid inlet passes through any one of the degas sprayer, the nucleation chamber, or the combinations thereof.4. The degassing vessel of claim 1 , wherein the flow restriction is selected from the group consisting of orifices claim 1 , venturis claim 1 , spray nozzles claim 1 , a narrowing claim 1 , pinch valves claim 1 , gate valves claim 1 , variable orifice valves claim 1 , a pressure regulator claim 1 , and combinations thereof.5. The degassing vessel of claim 1 , further comprising a pressure sensor configured to determine a fluid pressure in the degassing vessel.6. The degassing vessel of claim 1 , further comprising one or more sensors in the degassing vessel wherein the one or more sensors are configured to determine the fluid level in the ...

DEGASSING MEMBRANE FOR DIALYSIS

The degasser can have a degassing membrane that can be constructed from non-porous silica. The degassing membrane can be highly permeable to carbon dioxide but less permeable oxygen or nitrogen gases. Pressure in the dialysate and the degasser can be controlled in order to control the amount of carbon dioxide and other gases in dialysate leaving the degasser. The degassing membrane may be placed in a degassing module in a dialysate flow path to remove dissolved carbon dioxide from the dialysate. 1. A degassing system , comprising:a degassing vessel having a dialysate passage exposed to a first side of a degassing membrane having a permeability coefficient of carbon dioxide greater than the permeability coefficient of oxygen and/or nitrogen;the membrane positioned in the degassing vessel to contact a dialysate containing dissolved carbon dioxide;a shell side of the degassing vessel exposed to a second side of the degassing membrane for removing gas; anda vacuum pump connected to the shell side of the degassing vessel to create a low pressure vacuum on the second side of the degassing membrane.2. The degassing system of claim 1 , wherein the membrane has a permeability coefficient of carbon dioxide that is any one of about 2.0 claim 1 , 2.5 claim 1 , 3.0 claim 1 , 3.5 claim 1 , 4.0 claim 1 , 4.5 or 5.0 times greater than the permeability coefficient of oxygen and/or the permeability coefficient of carbon dioxide is any one of about 2.0 claim 1 , 2.5 claim 1 , 3.0 claim 1 , 3.5 claim 1 , 4.0 claim 1 , 4.5 claim 1 , 5.0 claim 1 , 5.5 claim 1 , 6.0 claim 1 , 6.5 claim 1 , 7.0 claim 1 , 7.5 claim 1 , 8.0 claim 1 , 8.5 claim 1 , 9.0 claim 1 , 9.5 claim 1 , 10.0 claim 1 , 10.5 claim 1 , or 11.0 times greater than the permeability coefficient of nitrogen.3. The degassing system of claim 1 , wherein the membrane is constructed from non-porous silicone or poly(dimethylsiloxane).4. The degassing system of claim 1 , wherein the membrane has a surface area of between any of 1.0-3 ...

Systems and methods for removing gas from a liquid

A system for removing a gas from a liquid comprises an aeration tank for aerating a raw liquid containing a gas to remove the gas by causing an agitated air flow through the liquid. A plurality of aeration plates placed substantially horizontally across the horizontal cross sectional plane of the tank, the aeriation plates perforated by a plurality of openings. Aerating the liquid occurs with the liquid flowing downward into the aeration tank, and an airflow flowing upward through the liquid from a point proximate to the bottom of the aeriation tank, wherein the aeriation plates are configured to impart a crisscross movement pattern in the liquid flow down and the airflow up as each passes the other to agitate and mix the flow of liquid and air.

Separator for a fluid stream and method therein

Disclose is a separator for separating liquid from a fluid stream including a mixture of gas and liquid. The separator comprises a first vessel including an outlet and an inlet for receiving the fluid stream, the first vessel in fluid communication with a second vessel via a first valve, the second vessel in fluid communication with a liquid outlet via a second valve, wherein the first vessel is arranged to enable the liquid to flow into the second vessel. The separator also has a second valve for controlling release of liquid from the second vessel, the first and second valves being pneumatically operated, the pneumatic operation of the first and second valves allowing only one of the first and second valves to be open during operation of the separator.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REMOVING GAS FROM A MIXTURE OF BIOMATERIALS

A device and method for removing gas from a mixture of biomaterials includes a vacuum pump movably positioned within a cavity of a syringe at least partially defining a vacuum chamber. The vacuum pump has a pump body with proximal and distal portions, a stopper connected to the distal portion, and a flow channel. The stopper includes an inlet, and the pump body includes a port. The flow channel extends from the inlet to the port and is in fluid communication with the vacuum chamber. A first valve is positioned within the flow channel between the inlet and the port. The first valve is operable to open and close the flow channel for selectively connecting a vacuum to the vacuum chamber such that gas is withdrawn from mixture of biomaterials within the vacuum chamber.

MULTIPHASE PUMPING SYSTEM WITH RECUPERATIVE COOLING

A multiphase pumping system for transporting a fluid includes a multiphase pump configured to increase pressure within the fluid and a recuperator in fluid communication with the multiphase pump. The recuperator is configured to remove thermal energy from a fluid upstream of the multiphase pump and is further configured to add thermal energy to a fluid downstream of the multiphase pump. The multiphase pumping system further includes a cooler configured to remove thermal energy from the fluid upstream of the multiphase pump. 1. A multiphase pumping system for transporting a fluid , said system comprising:a multiphase pump configured to increase pressure within the fluid;a recuperator in fluid communication with said multiphase pump, said recuperator configured to remove thermal energy from a fluid upstream of said multiphase pump and thermal energy to a fluid downstream of said multiphase pump; anda cooler configured to remove thermal energy from the fluid upstream of said multiphase pump.2. The multiphase pumping system of claim 1 , wherein said recuperator comprises a heat exchanger configured to transfer thermal energy between the fluid upstream of said cooler and the fluid downstream of said pump.3. The multiphase pumping system of claim 2 , wherein said heat exchanger is at least one of a counter flow heat exchanger claim 2 , a shell and tube heat exchanger claim 2 , and a plate heat exchanger.4. The multiphase pumping system of further comprising a separator configured to separate a gas phase of the fluid from a liquid phase of the fluid claim 1 , said separator positioned downstream from said multiphase pump claim 1 , wherein said recuperator is integrated within said separator.5. The multiphase pumping system of further comprising:a separator configured to separate a gas phase of the fluid from a liquid phase of the fluid, said separator positioned downstream from said multiphase pump;an inlet tank located upstream from said recuperator configured to mix the ...

Electrochemical hydrogen compression apparatus

An apparatus includes a proton-conducting electrolyte membrane, an anode, a cathode, a first flow path which is disposed on the anode and through which an anode fluid containing hydrogen as a constituent element flows, a second flow path which is disposed on the cathode and through which hydrogen flows, a voltage applicator, a detector which detects a hydrogen cross leak amount passing through the membrane, where the detector detects the hydrogen cross leak amount from, a natural potential of one electrode of the cathode and the anode after forming a state where hydrogen is present at the one electrode and hydrogen is not present at the other electrode of the cathode and the anode, or a current flowing between the anode and the cathode when the voltage is applied from the voltage applicator in a state where the first flow path and the second flow path are both sealed off.

PURGE SYSTEM FOR CHILLER SYSTEM

A purge system for removing contamination from a chiller system includes a purge chamber including a degassing membrane, the degassing membrane dividing the purge chamber into an inlet portion and an outlet portion, the inlet portion for fluid communication with the chiller system, the degassing membrane to pass contamination from the inlet portion to the outlet portion; a valve coupled to the outlet portion of the purge chamber, the valve providing an exit for contamination from the outlet portion of the purge chamber; and a controller to open or close the valve in response to pressure in the outlet portion of the purge chamber. 1. A purge system for removing contamination from a chiller system , the purge system comprising:a purge chamber including a degassing membrane, the degassing membrane dividing the purge chamber into an inlet portion and an outlet portion, the inlet portion for fluid communication with the chiller system, the degassing membrane to pass contamination from the inlet portion to the outlet portion;a valve coupled to the outlet portion of the purge chamber, the valve providing an exit for contamination from the outlet portion of the purge chamber; anda controller to open or close the valve in response to pressure in the outlet portion of the purge chamber.2. The purge system of further comprising:a pressure sensor for sensing pressure in the outlet portion of the purge chamber.3. The purge system of further comprising:a second pressure sensor for sensing pressure in the chiller system.4. The purge system of wherein:the controller opens the valve in response to pressure in the outlet portion of the purge chamber and pressure in the chiller system.5. The purge system of wherein:the controller opens the valve in response to pressure in the outlet portion of the purge chamber having a predefined relationship to pressure in the chiller system.6. The purge system of further comprising:a vacuum pump connected to the valve.7. The purge system of wherein ...

System and method for dispensing photoresist

A system comprises: a filter for removing at least one of a contaminant or gas bubbles from a liquid photoresist to provide a filtered photoresist at an outlet of the filter. The filter has a filter vent. A trap has an inlet coupled to receive the filtered photoresist from the filter, for removing a remaining contaminant or gas bubbles from the filtered photoresist. One or more valves and one or more conduits are connected to the filter and the trap. The one or more valves are operable to reverse a direction of flow of the filtered photoresist, so that the photoresist flows from the inlet of the trap, through the outlet of the filter, to the filter vent.

FLUID DEGASSING CONTROL SYSTEM

A membrane-based fluid degassing system is arranged for automated control to a degassing efficiency set point, so that fluid is degassed only as necessary. The control variable may be assigned as the degassing environment, to provide the gas transfer driving force suitable to appropriately degas the fluid. By avoiding unnecessary degassing of the fluid, mobile phase pervaporation through the membrane is minimized. 1. A fluid degassing system , comprising:a degassing module having a chamber and a gas-permeable membrane separating said chamber into a retentate side and a permeate side, said degassing module including fluid inlet and outlet ports fluidically connected to the retentate side of said chamber, and an exhaust port fluidically connected to the permeate side of said chamber;a vacuum pump fluidically connected to said exhaust port for evacuating the permeate side of said chamber;a fluid pump fluidically connected to at least one of said inlet and outlet ports for motivating a fluid through the retentate side of said chamber at a fluid flow rate; anda control system communicatively linked to said vacuum pump, said control system including a pressure sensor arranged to sense a pressure of the permeate side of said chamber, a database for storing a control parameter, and a processor programmed to apply process condition values, including a degassing efficiency and the fluid flow rate, to the control parameter to determine a maximum pressure value for the permeate side of said chamber that nevertheless permits the process condition values to be met, said control system being adapted to generate and deliver a pressure control signal to said vacuum pump to maintain a permeate side pressure at the permeate side of the chamber that is no greater than the maximum pressure value.2. A fluid degassing system as in wherein said control parameter is defined for said degassing module based on calibration data.3. A fluid degassing system as in wherein the control parameter is ...

DEAERATOR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DEAERATION

In a method for deaerating a liquid the liquid is pressurized to a pressure above atmospheric, after which it is guided to an upstream end of a nucleation valve. A low pressure resides on the downstream end of the nucleation valve and as the liquid passes the valve, bubble nucleation is initiated, forming the first step in a deaeration process. According to the method the temperature and pressure on the downstream side of the valve is controlled such that the static pressure is above the saturation pressure, while the lowest pressure as the liquid passes the valve is below or equal to the saturation pressure. 1. A method for deaerating a liquid , comprising:pressurizing the liquid to a pressure above atmospheric,guiding the pressurized liquid through a nucleation valve, andlowering the pressure on a downstream side of the valve to a subatmospheric pressure, thereby causing bubble nucleation as liquid passes the nucleation valve as the first step of the deaeration,characterized in that the temperature and pressure on the downstream side of the valve is controlled such that the static pressure is above the saturation pressure, while the lowest pressure as the liquid passes the valve is below or equal to the saturation pressure.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising a step of inducing a pressure drop over the valve (ΔP) claim 1 , the pressure drop (ΔP) exceeding 2 bar.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising a step of controlling the pressure immediately downstream the valve such that it remain below 150% of the saturation pressure for the liquid at that temperature.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising a step of guiding the liquid leaving the nucleation valve downstream directly into a diffusion reactor claim 1 , in which dissolved gas in the liquid will diffuse from the liquid into the gas bubbles.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising a step of forming a free fluid jet after the nucleation valve.6. The method of claim 4 , further ...

Multi-Stage Separation Using a Single Vessel

Apparatuses and methods are disclosed herein for separating well fluids into gaseous and liquid components using a single vessel that achieves multiple stages of separation. In one example embodiment, a system for separating a fluid mixture into different components is disclosed. The system comprises a separator. The separator comprises a first inlet configured to receive a stream of the fluid mixture, a first stage separation section configured to provide a first stage of separation to separate the stream into a first liquid, a second liquid, and a gas at a first temperature, and a second stage separation section in fluid communication with the first stage separation section such that the first stage and the second stage separation sections operate at substantially the same pressure. The second stage separation section is configured to provide a second stage of separation to further separate the second liquid at a second temperature.

GAS - LIQUID FLOW SPLITTING (GLFS) SYSTEM

The present disclosure provides a gas-liquid flow separation system configured to separate a fluid stream containing both gas and liquid components into separate gas and liquid streams. The separation of the components permits the collection of data relating to the volume of each stream. In some embodiments, the separation system provides for the subsequent recombination of the streams in a homogeneous mixture for processing by downstream facilities. Also, the present disclosure provides a manifold system configured to receive fluid streams from a plurality of sources, combine the streams into a single blended stream containing both gas and liquid components. Subsequently, the system provides for separation of the gas from the liquid components and optional recombination of the same. 1. A separation system comprising:a fluid conduit joined by a tangential inlet to a cylindrical cyclone chamber, said cylindrical cyclone chamber having a lower liquid outlet and an upper gas outlet;a first gas flow line in fluid communication with said upper gas outlet;a first liquid flow line in fluid communication with said lower liquid outlet;a first secondary gas outlet and a second secondary gas outlet in fluid communication with said first gas flow line;a first secondary liquid outlet and a second secondary liquid outlet in fluid communication with said first liquid flow line;said first secondary gas outlet and said first secondary liquid outlet joined in fluid communication at a recombination location, said recombination location is at a lower elevation than the elevation where said tangential inlet joins to said cylindrical cyclone chamber;said second secondary gas outlet and said second secondary liquid outlet joined in fluid communication at a recombination location, said recombination location is located at a lower elevation than the elevation where said tangential inlet joins to said cylindrical cyclone chamber.2. The separation system of claim 1 , further comprising:a ...

Brown Stock Wash Control

Methods of and systems for controlling dosing of drainage aid and optionally defoamer to brown stock of a brown stock washing process are provided. Certain embodiments of the invention provide independent control of drainage aid and/or defoamer to brown stock, which tends to provide improved efficiency in dosing each of the drainage aid and the defoamer. 1. A method of controlling dosage of drainage aid to brown stock of a brown stock washing process , the method comprising:dosing the drainage aid to brown stock according to at least two variables: brown stock washer drum speed and brown stock washer stock flow;the drainage aid dosed according to a comparison of the brown stock washer drum speed to the brown stock washer stock flow.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising controlling dosage of defoamer to the brown stock of the brown stock washing process claim 1 , whereinthe defoamer is dosed to the brown stock according to measured entrained air concentration of the brown stock, the measured entrained air concentration of the brown stock compared to a setpoint and controlled accordingly.3. A method of controlling dosage of drainage aid and defoamer to brown stock of a brown stock washing process claim 1 , the method comprising:dosing the drainage aid and the defoamer to brown stock according to at least three variables: measured entrained air concentration of the brown stock, brown stock washer drum speed, and brown stock washer stock flow;the drainage aid dosed according to a first comparison of the brown stock washer drum speed to the brown stock washer stock flow; andthe defoamer dosed according to a second comparison of the measured entrained air concentration of the brown stock to a setpoint.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the defoamer comprises a hydrocarbon claim 3 , an oil claim 3 , a fatty alcohol claim 3 , a fatty ester claim 3 , a fatty acid claim 3 , a poly(alkylene oxide) claim 3 , an organic phosphate claim 3 , hydrophobic silica claim 3 , a ...