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Automatic pressure control machines and instruments

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Abstract

Systems and methods of operating a fracturing operation include a platform having an upper surface and a channel, wherein the platform is configured to receive a carrier mounted with a pumping unit; and a conduit configured to transfer fluid to or from a manifold system, the conduit having a first end configured to be connected to the pumping unit. The channel may be configured to receive the conduit when the carrier is at least partially received on the platform. A guide member may be configured to guide the conduit into the channel and include a rounded portion and an abutment surface, wherein the conduit is configured to extend at last partially around the rounded portion, and the carrier is configured to engage the abutment surface. The systems and methods may also include a controller configured to control a braking system of the carrier when the pumping unit is actuated.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 43/26 - Methods for stimulating production by forming crevices or fractures
• F17D 1/08 - Pipe-line systems for liquids or viscous products

Abstract

Systems and methods of operating a fracturing operation include a platform having an upper surface and a channel, wherein the platform is configured to receive a carrier mounted with a pumping unit; and a conduit configured to transfer fluid to or from a manifold system, the conduit having a first end configured to be connected to the pumping unit. The channel may be configured to receive the conduit when the carrier is at least partially received on the platform. A guide member may be configured to guide the conduit into the channel and include a rounded portion and an abutment surface, wherein the conduit is configured to extend at last partially around the rounded portion, and the carrier is configured to engage the abutment surface. The systems and methods may also include a controller configured to control a braking system of the carrier when the pumping unit is actuated.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 43/26 - Methods for stimulating production by forming crevices or fractures
• F04B 15/02 - Pumps adapted to handle specific fluids, e.g. by selection of specific materials for pumps or pump parts the fluids being viscous or non-homogeneous
• F04B 51/00 - Testing machines, pumps, or pumping installations
• F04B 53/22 - Arrangements for enabling ready assembly or disassembly

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Automatic pressure control machines and instruments

Abstract

Systems and methods of use thereof that enable changes to the pressure in one or multiple fluid conduits, each of which may be monitored to provide system user function with signals and processor control. The system includes one or more variable volume mechanisms in fluid communication with the fluid conduit(s) and a valve assembly, both controlled via electronic signals from a control module. The combination may be actuated to increase or decrease pressure in the fluid conduit(s) either upstream or downstream of the system. An additional bypass valve assembly may be included to provide fluid exit from the fluid conduit(s), such as to purge the conduit(s) or bleed off excess fluids from the conduit(s).

IPC Classes  ?

• F15B 3/00 - Intensifiers or fluid-pressure converters, e.g. pressure exchangersConveying pressure from one fluid system to another, without contact between the fluids
• F15B 15/14 - Fluid-actuated devices for displacing a member from one position to anotherGearing associated therewith characterised by the construction of the motor unit of the straight-cylinder type
• F15B 15/20 - Other details

IPC Classes  ?

• F15B 3/00 - Intensifiers or fluid-pressure converters, e.g. pressure exchangersConveying pressure from one fluid system to another, without contact between the fluids
• F15B 15/14 - Fluid-actuated devices for displacing a member from one position to anotherGearing associated therewith characterised by the construction of the motor unit of the straight-cylinder type
• F15B 15/20 - Other details

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Automated pressure control machines

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Automated pressure control machines

Abstract

A pressure control system configured to automatically monitor and control pressure in fluid lines used in hydraulic fracturing or well stimulation activities is disclosed. The system generally includes at least two valve assemblies each having a valve and a valve actuation system, at least one pressure sensor, and an electro-mechanical control package. These components are configured such that the electro-mechanical controls automate the open and closed positions of the valve(s) via operation of the actuator(s) based on user inputs and information from the pressure sensor. This architecture allows the system to monitor and interpret pressures within the conduit and operate the valve position based on user defined signals and set-points. The valves may be positioned to redundantly monitor the same fluid conduit, or separate fluid conduits, and the system may be configured to enable independent valve positions based on independent user defined set-points or user inputted control signals.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05D 16/20 - Control of fluid pressure characterised by the use of electric means
• E21B 34/16 - Control means therefor being outside the borehole
• E21B 43/26 - Methods for stimulating production by forming crevices or fractures
• F16K 1/52 - Means for additional adjustment of the rate of flow
• F16K 17/04 - Safety valvesEqualising valves opening on surplus pressure on one sideSafety valvesEqualising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side spring-loaded
• F16K 27/06 - Construction of housingsUse of materials therefor of taps or cocks
• F16K 47/08 - Means in valves for absorbing fluid energy for decreasing pressure and having a throttling member separate from the closure member
• F16K 47/16 - Means in valves for absorbing fluid energy for decreasing pressure and having a throttling member separate from the closure member the throttling member being a cone
• G01L 19/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus for measuring steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluent medium insofar as such details or accessories are not special to particular types of pressure gauges

Abstract

A pressure control system configured to respond to high-pressure conditions in a fluid conduit is disclosed. The system generally includes first and second flow restrictors positionable inline on a fluid conduit and configured to block fluid flow in the conduit and respond to a high-pressure event to allow fluid flow therethrough. The first flow restrictor is position upstream from the second flow restrictor and may open to allow fluid flow in response to the high-pressure event. The second flow restrictor provides adjustable flow of fluid therethrough or may open a bypass line in response to the high-pressure event to allow unrestricted fluid flow therethrough.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 17/34 - Excess-flow valves in which the flow-energy of the flowing medium actuates the closing mechanism
• F16K 17/08 - Safety valvesEqualising valves opening on surplus pressure on one sideSafety valvesEqualising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side spring-loaded with special arrangements for providing a large discharge passage
• F16K 17/30 - Excess-flow valves actuated by the difference of pressure between two places in the flow line acting directly on the cutting-off member operating in one direction only spring-loaded
• F16K 47/14 - Means in valves for absorbing fluid energy for decreasing pressure and having a throttling member separate from the closure member the throttling member being a perforated membrane

Abstract

A pressure control system configured to automatically monitor and control pressure in fluid lines used in hydraulic fracturing or well stimulation activities is disclosed. The system generally includes at least two valve assemblies each having a valve and a valve actuation system, at least one pressure sensor, and an electro-mechanical control package. These components are configured such that the electro-mechanical controls automate the open and closed positions of the valve(s) via operation of the actuator(s) based on user inputs and information from the pressure sensor. This architecture allows the system to monitor and interpret pressures within the conduit and operate the valve position based on user defined signals and set-points. The valves may be positioned to redundantly monitor the same fluid conduit, or separate fluid conduits, and the system may be configured to enable independent valve positions based on independent user defined set-points or user inputted control signals.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 47/08 - Means in valves for absorbing fluid energy for decreasing pressure and having a throttling member separate from the closure member
• G01L 19/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus for measuring steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluent medium insofar as such details or accessories are not special to particular types of pressure gauges
• G05D 16/20 - Control of fluid pressure characterised by the use of electric means
• E21B 34/16 - Control means therefor being outside the borehole
• E21B 43/26 - Methods for stimulating production by forming crevices or fractures
• F16K 1/52 - Means for additional adjustment of the rate of flow
• F16K 17/04 - Safety valvesEqualising valves opening on surplus pressure on one sideSafety valvesEqualising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side spring-loaded
• F16K 27/06 - Construction of housingsUse of materials therefor of taps or cocks
• F16K 47/16 - Means in valves for absorbing fluid energy for decreasing pressure and having a throttling member separate from the closure member the throttling member being a cone

Abstract

A pressure control system configured to respond to high-pressure conditions in a fluid conduit is disclosed. The system generally includes first and second flow restrictors positionable inline on a fluid conduit and configured to block fluid flow in the conduit and respond to a high-pressure event to allow fluid flow therethrough. The first flow restrictor is position upstream from the second flow restrictor and may open to allow fluid flow in response to the high-pressure event. The second flow restrictor provides adjustable flow of fluid therethrough or may open a bypass line in response to the highpressure event to allow unrestricted fluid flow therethrough.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 34/00 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells
• E21B 34/02 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in well heads
• E21B 34/10 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in wells operated by control fluid supplied from outside the borehole
• F16K 1/52 - Means for additional adjustment of the rate of flow
• F16K 47/08 - Means in valves for absorbing fluid energy for decreasing pressure and having a throttling member separate from the closure member
• F16K 47/16 - Means in valves for absorbing fluid energy for decreasing pressure and having a throttling member separate from the closure member the throttling member being a cone

Abstract

A pressure control system configured to respond to high-pressure conditions in a fluid conduit is disclosed. The system generally includes first and second flow restrictors positionable inline on a fluid conduit and configured to block fluid flow in the conduit and respond to a high-pressure event to allow fluid flow therethrough. The first flow restrictor is position upstream from the second flow restrictor and may open to allow fluid flow in response to the high-pressure event. The second flow restrictor provides adjustable flow of fluid therethrough or may open a bypass line in response to the highpressure event to allow unrestricted fluid flow therethrough.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 34/00 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells
• F16K 47/16 - Means in valves for absorbing fluid energy for decreasing pressure and having a throttling member separate from the closure member the throttling member being a cone
• F16K 1/52 - Means for additional adjustment of the rate of flow
• E21B 34/10 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in wells operated by control fluid supplied from outside the borehole
• E21B 34/02 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells in well heads
• F16K 47/08 - Means in valves for absorbing fluid energy for decreasing pressure and having a throttling member separate from the closure member

Abstract

A pressure control system configured to automatically monitor and control pressure in fluid lines used in hydraulic fracturing or well stimulation activities is disclosed. The system generally includes at least two valve assemblies each having a valve and a valve actuation system, at least one pressure sensor, and an electro-mechanical control package. These components are configured such that the electro-mechanical controls automate the open and closed positions of the valve(s) via operation of the actuator(s) based on user inputs and information from the pressure sensor. This architecture allows the system to monitor and interpret pressures within the conduit and operate the valve position based on user defined signals and set-points. The valves may be positioned to redundantly monitor the same fluid conduit, or separate fluid conduits, and the system may be configured to enable independent valve positions based on independent user defined set-points or user inputted control signals.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 34/00 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells
• E21B 34/16 - Control means therefor being outside the borehole
• E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups
• F16K 17/04 - Safety valvesEqualising valves opening on surplus pressure on one sideSafety valvesEqualising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side spring-loaded
• F16K 17/10 - Safety valvesEqualising valves opening on surplus pressure on one sideSafety valvesEqualising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side spring-loaded with auxiliary valve for fluid operation of the main valve
• F16K 17/168 - Safety valvesEqualising valves opening on surplus pressure on one sideSafety valvesEqualising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side combined with manually-controlled valves, e.g. a valve combined with a safety valve

Abstract

A pressure control system configured to automatically monitor and control pressure in fluid lines used in hydraulic fracturing or well stimulation activities is disclosed. The system generally includes at least two valve assemblies each having a valve and a valve actuation system, at least one pressure sensor, and an electro-mechanical control package. These components are configured such that the electro-mechanical controls automate the open and closed positions of the valve(s) via operation of the actuator(s) based on user inputs and information from the pressure sensor. This architecture allows the system to monitor and interpret pressures within the conduit and operate the valve position based on user defined signals and set-points. The valves may be positioned to redundantly monitor the same fluid conduit, or separate fluid conduits, and the system may be configured to enable independent valve positions based on independent user defined set-points or user inputted control signals.

IPC Classes  ?

• E21B 34/16 - Control means therefor being outside the borehole
• E21B 34/00 - Valve arrangements for boreholes or wells
• E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups
• F16K 17/04 - Safety valvesEqualising valves opening on surplus pressure on one sideSafety valvesEqualising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side spring-loaded
• F16K 17/10 - Safety valvesEqualising valves opening on surplus pressure on one sideSafety valvesEqualising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side spring-loaded with auxiliary valve for fluid operation of the main valve
• F16K 17/168 - Safety valvesEqualising valves opening on surplus pressure on one sideSafety valvesEqualising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side combined with manually-controlled valves, e.g. a valve combined with a safety valve

Abstract

A pressure relief system configured to automatically monitor and correct overpressure events in hydraulic fracturing or well stimulation activities is disclosed. The system generally includes at least two valve assemblies each having a valve and a valve actuation system, at least one pressure sensor, and an electro-mechanical control package. These components are configured such that the electro-mechanical controls automate the open and closed positions of the valve(s) via operation of the actuator(s) based on information from the pressure sensor. This architecture allows the system to monitor and interpret pressures within the conduit and operate the valve position based on user defined set-points. The valves may be positioned to redundantly monitor the same fluid conduit, or separate fluid conduits, and the system may be configured to enable independent valve positions based on independent user defined set-points or user inputted control signals.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16K 31/02 - Operating meansReleasing devices electricOperating meansReleasing devices magnetic
• F16K 17/04 - Safety valvesEqualising valves opening on surplus pressure on one sideSafety valvesEqualising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side spring-loaded
• E21B 41/00 - Equipment or details not covered by groups
• F16K 37/00 - Special means in or on valves or other cut-off apparatus for indicating or recording operation thereof, or for enabling an alarm to be given
• E21B 34/16 - Control means therefor being outside the borehole
• F16K 17/168 - Safety valvesEqualising valves opening on surplus pressure on one sideSafety valvesEqualising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side combined with manually-controlled valves, e.g. a valve combined with a safety valve
• E21B 43/26 - Methods for stimulating production by forming crevices or fractures
• F16K 17/10 - Safety valvesEqualising valves opening on surplus pressure on one sideSafety valvesEqualising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side spring-loaded with auxiliary valve for fluid operation of the main valve