Connecting tools and equipment; fastening and joining machine tools; fastening and joining power-operated tools; hydraulic tools, mechanical tools, hand held hydraulically operated tools, hand held mechanically operated tools, including tools for forming connections and connectors; machine tools, jaw inserts for tools, crimping tools, press tools, all being parts of machines; tools for forming marks on tubes and tubing; mountings and bench mountings for machines and tools, including tools for forming connections and connectors; air pumps and electric pumps; parts and fittings for all the aforesaid goods.
2.
A PRESSURE SWING ADSORPTION SYSTEM WITH A VARIABLE FLOW RESTRICTOR
A pressure swing adsorption system is disclosed which includes first (110) and second (112) chambers containing an adsorption medium. A fluid is directed to flow over the adsorption medium in one of the chambers while the adsorption medium in the other of the chambers is regenerated. The system includes a purge conduit (301) which extends between the chambers for delivering fluid from the chamber to which fluid is supplied for adsorption to the chamber which is being regenerated. The system also includes a variable flow restrictor (160) for controlling the volume of fluid which can flow through the purge conduit, comprising a first valve member (304) with an opening (350) in its wall; a second valve member (312) in sliding contact with the first valve member so that the opening is progressively occluded when one of the valve members slides relative to the other; and a dri ve mechanism (318, 320, 325) for controlling the relative positions of the valve members between a first limiting position in which the effective open size of the opening is at a minimum and a second limiting position in which it is at a maximum. The opening has a first portion defined by the valve members during translation through 10% of the distance from the first towards the second limiting position, and a second portion defined during translation through the last 10% to the second limiting position. The ratio of the change in the open area of the opening as a result of translation of the valve member across the first opening portion to the change in the open area of the opening as a result of translation of the valve member across the second opening portion is not more than about 0.5.
B01D 53/04 - Séparation de gaz ou de vapeursRécupération de vapeurs de solvants volatils dans les gazÉpuration chimique ou biologique des gaz résiduaires, p. ex. gaz d'échappement des moteurs à combustion, fumées, vapeurs, gaz de combustion ou aérosols par adsorption, p. ex. chromatographie préparatoire en phase gazeuse avec adsorbants fixes
F16K 3/26 - Robinets-vannes ou tiroirs, c.-à-d. dispositifs obturateurs dont l'élément de fermeture glisse le long d'un siège pour l'ouverture ou la fermeture à faces d'obturation en forme de surfaces de solides de révolution avec corps de tiroir cylindrique le passage du fluide se faisant par le corps du tiroir
F16K 3/34 - Dispositions pour modifier la façon dont le débit varie pendant le fonctionnement du tiroir
A shuttle valve module assembly for fitting in a cavity (220) in a valve housing is disclosed, for controlling the flow of fluid between one of first (154) and second (156) primary housing ports and a secondary housing port (158). The assembly comprises: a shuttle valve module (2) having first (18) and second (10) end walls and a side wall, and an elongate chamber extending between the end walls, the end walls and the side wall having first (16), second (8) and third (1 1) openings which can communicate with first (154), second (156) and third (158) ports respectively in the valve housing; a seal member (36) which can move within the chamber between a first position in which it forms a seal which prevents flow of fluid between the first and third openings while allowing flow between the second and third openings, and a second position in which it forms a seal which prevents flow of fluid between the second and third openings while allowing flow of fluid between the first and third openings; and a wedging member (30). The module also comprises a body (4) and an end cap (6) which provides the end wall (18) of the module. The body and the end cap are arranged so that one can slide relative to the other telescopically, and so that the wedging member can be inserted between the body and the end cap to cause the end cap to be displaced relative to the body so as to increase the distance between the first and second end walls of the module.
B01D 53/04 - Séparation de gaz ou de vapeursRécupération de vapeurs de solvants volatils dans les gazÉpuration chimique ou biologique des gaz résiduaires, p. ex. gaz d'échappement des moteurs à combustion, fumées, vapeurs, gaz de combustion ou aérosols par adsorption, p. ex. chromatographie préparatoire en phase gazeuse avec adsorbants fixes
F16K 3/26 - Robinets-vannes ou tiroirs, c.-à-d. dispositifs obturateurs dont l'élément de fermeture glisse le long d'un siège pour l'ouverture ou la fermeture à faces d'obturation en forme de surfaces de solides de révolution avec corps de tiroir cylindrique le passage du fluide se faisant par le corps du tiroir
F16K 3/34 - Dispositions pour modifier la façon dont le débit varie pendant le fonctionnement du tiroir
F16K 11/04 - Soupapes ou clapets à voies multiples, p. ex. clapets mélangeursRaccords de tuyauteries comportant de tels clapets ou soupapesAménagement d'obturateurs et de voies d'écoulement spécialement conçu pour mélanger les fluides dont toutes les faces d'obturation se déplacent comme un tout comportant uniquement des soupapes ou des clapets
A filter element assembly is disclosed which comprises a filtration media and an end fitting (154, 200) through which a sealing connection is made between the filter element assembly and a housing (100) so that, when the sealing connection is made, the end fitting (154, 200) defines in part a flow path for fluid between the housing (100) and the filtration media, in which the end fitting (154, 200) has first (200) and second (154) parts which can be separated axially, the filter media extending axially away from the second part (154) in a direction away from the first part (200), each of the first and second parts having an outer wall (204, 160) with an external cylindrical surface which is threaded (212, 158), and in which each of the first and second parts (200, 154) has an axially facing edge surface which faces the other of the first and second parts, the facing edge surfaces being shaped to define a pre-determined relative rotational alignment of the first and second parts (200, 154) in which the first and second parts fit together so that the threads (212, 158) on the external surfaces of the first and second parts (200, 154) form a continuous thread.
B01D 29/21 - Éléments filtrants avec des supports agencés pour la filtration à courant dirigé vers l'intérieur à feuilles ondulées, pliées ou enroulées
F16B 33/02 - Tracé du filetageProfils de filetage particuliers
A filter assembly (2) is disclosed which comprises a filter element (100) for filtering a fluid, and a mount (14) having at least one port (15), each of the filter element (100) and the mount (14) having interengaging connection formations by which the filter element (100) and the mount (14) can be detachably connected to one another, and the mount (14) defining a flow path for fluid to flow between the port (15) and the filter element (100) when the filter element (100) is connected to the mount (14). The mount (14) includes a valve for controlling flow of fluid along the flow path, the valve including a valve member (214) which can move between an open position in which fluid can flow along the flow path and a closed position in which the valve (214) at least partially prevents flow of fluid along the flow path. One of the filter element (100) and the mount (14) has at least one lug (220) and the other of the filter element (100) and the mount (14) has a ramp surface (130), the lug (220) engaging the ramp surface (130) when the filter element (100) and the mount (14) are brought together along an assembly axis and a cam action between the lug (220) and the ramp surface (130) causing axial movement of the valve member (214) when the filter element (100) is then rotated relative to the mount (14).
B01D 29/21 - Éléments filtrants avec des supports agencés pour la filtration à courant dirigé vers l'intérieur à feuilles ondulées, pliées ou enroulées
6.
A FILTER-MOUNT ASSEMBLY WITH RETRACTABLE LINK ELEMENT
A filter assembly (2) is disclosed which comprises a filter element (200) for filtering a fluid, and a mount (6) having at least one port (24, 26), Each of the filter element (200) and the mount (6) has interengaging connection formations (120, 230) by which the filter element and the mount can be detachably connected to one another. The mount (6) defines a flow path for fluid to flow between the port (24, 26) and the filter element (200) when the filter element is connected to the mount. The mount (6) includes a link element (104) which can slide relative to the mount between a retracted position and a deployed position. The link element (104) has one of a lug (140) and an inclined ramp surface (212) which is arranged around an axis of the assembly, and the filter element (200) has the other of the lug and the inclined ramp surface. The lug (140) and the ramp surface (212) form a cam drive in which the lug is capable of engaging the inclined ramp surface as the filter element (200) and the mount (6) are brought together for assembly, and of sliding along the inclined ramp surface when the filter element is rotated relative to the mount to cause the link element (104) to be drawn out of the mount towards its deployed position.
B01D 29/15 - Éléments filtrants avec des supports agencés pour la filtration à courant dirigé vers l'intérieur
B01D 29/96 - Filtres à éléments filtrants stationnaires pendant la filtration, p. ex. filtres à aspiration ou à pression, non couverts par les groupes Leurs éléments filtrants dans lesquels les éléments filtrants sont déplacés entre les opérations de filtrationDispositions particulières pour enlever ou remplacer les éléments filtrantsSystèmes de transport pour filtres
B01D 67/00 - Procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication de membranes semi-perméables destinées aux procédés ou aux appareils de séparation
7.
A FILTER ELEMENT WITH ANNULAR SEAL AND EXPANDABLE SEAL SUPPORT
A filter element (2) is disclosed which comprises a filtration media (4) and an end fitting (6) through which a sealing connection is made between the filter element and a housing (100) so that, when the sealing connection is made, the end fitting defines in part a flow path for fluid between the housing and the filter element. The end fitting includes an annular seal (36') made from a compressible material which extends around the periphery of the filter element, and a support (30, 31, 32, 34) for the annular seal which can be expanded outwardly to cause the transverse dimension of the seal to increase so that the seal is urged into contact with an inner wall of a housing (100) in which the filter element is located.
B01D 29/11 - Filtres à éléments filtrants stationnaires pendant la filtration, p. ex. filtres à aspiration ou à pression, non couverts par les groupes Leurs éléments filtrants avec des éléments filtrants en forme de sac, de cage, de tuyau, de tube, de manchon ou analogue
A pressure swing adsorption drying unit which includes at least one of a sensor (46') for the ambient temperature to which the drying unit is exposed, and a sensor (46) for the temperature of the gas stream in the inlet line (2) to the unit, and the threshold value for the humidity of the gas stream in the outlet line (42) is determined dependent on the measured temperature.
A sample testing apparatus is disclosed for use in optical transmission analysis of fluid samples such as oils or engine oils. The apparatus comprises a transmission cell comprising first and second fixed walls (1,2) and a movable window (3) that is moved with respect to the first and second walls in and out of a test region (6). When the movable window (3) is moved into the test region (6) an optical path through a fluid sample in the cell is defined, the optical path through the sample comprising a portion extending through the or each gap (L1,L2) between a one of the first and second fixed walls (1,2) and the at least a portion of the first movable window (3). Also disclosed are methods of using the sample testing apparatus and methods of performing a measurement for use in optical transmission analysis of a fluid sample.
A motor pump assembly is provided that comprises a motor, a drive shaft connected to the motor, a pump and control manifold including means for controlling fluid flow to and/or from the pump. The motor, drive shaft, pump and manifold are contained within a single common housing. The manifold forms an integral part of the housing and includes a pump chamber that contains the pump.
F04B 17/03 - Pompes caractérisées par leur combinaison avec des machines motrices ou moteurs particuliers qui les entraînent ou par leur adaptation à ceux-ci entraînées par des moteurs électriques
F04B 53/16 - Carcasses d'enveloppeCylindresChemises de cylindre ou culassesConnexions des tubulures pour fluide
F04C 2/08 - Machines ou pompes à piston rotatif du type à engrènement extérieur, c.-à-d. avec un engagement des organes coopérants semblable à celui d'engrenages dentés
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METHODS FOR MONITORING FOR THE PRESENCE OF CATALYST FINES IN HEAVY FUEL OILS
A method for monitoring for the presence of catalyst fines in a heavy fuel oil (HFO) is provided. The method comprises providing a sample of HFO; mixing the HFO sample with a diluent composition comprising a non-polar solvent and with an aqueous reagent composition to provide a test sample, wherein the aqueous reagent composition comprises at least one water soluble inorganic salt and at least one water soluble base; allowing phase separation to occur in the test sample to provide an aqueous phase and an organic phase; and inspecting the aqueous phase of the test sample for the presence of catalyst fines. Reagents and kits for use in such methods are also provided.
C10G 19/02 - Raffinage des huiles d'hydrocarbures, en l'absence d'hydrogène, par un traitement alcalin avec des solutions aqueuses alcalines
C10G 21/02 - Raffinage des huiles d'hydrocarbures, en l'absence d'hydrogène, par extraction au moyen de solvants sélectifs avec plusieurs solvants qui sont introduits ou enlevés séparément
C10G 21/06 - Raffinage des huiles d'hydrocarbures, en l'absence d'hydrogène, par extraction au moyen de solvants sélectifs caractérisé par le solvant utilisé
A kit and method for monitoring for the presence of catalyst fines in heavy fuel oil (HFO), including: a) providing a sample of HFO; b) mixing the HFO sample with a diluent composition comprising a non-polar solvent and with an aqueous reagent composition to provide a test sample, wherein the aqueous reagent composition comprises at least one water soluble inorganic salt and at least one water soluble base; c) allowing phase separation to occur in the test sample to provide an aqueous phase and an organic phase; and d) inspecting the aqueous phase of the test sample for the presence of catalyst fines. The diluent composition can consist of a non-polar solvent selected from mineral spirits, kerosene, naphtha, and heavy distillate and a phase transfer agent selected from tripropylene glycol monomethyl ether, ethylene glycol, propyl alcohol, isopropyl alcohol and butanol.
C10G 19/02 - Raffinage des huiles d'hydrocarbures, en l'absence d'hydrogène, par un traitement alcalin avec des solutions aqueuses alcalines
C10G 21/02 - Raffinage des huiles d'hydrocarbures, en l'absence d'hydrogène, par extraction au moyen de solvants sélectifs avec plusieurs solvants qui sont introduits ou enlevés séparément
C10G 21/06 - Raffinage des huiles d'hydrocarbures, en l'absence d'hydrogène, par extraction au moyen de solvants sélectifs caractérisé par le solvant utilisé
A cylinder with position feedback sensor, including a barrel (11), a piston rod (12) and piston (15). Markings (M) associated with a central portion of the piston rod (12C) are readable by a sensor (S). In practice, the freedom of slidable movement of the piston rod (12) is such that the markings are retained at all times entirely within the barrel (11) during use so that the external environment cannot influence (e.g. damage) the markings.
A sensor apparatus for use in obtaining information relating to the presence of metal particles within a sample of a substance to be tested includes a substrate (22) comprising an aperture for receiving a sample of a substance to be tested. The sample may be an extracted or dynamic sample. The substrate has an electrically conductive coil (21) printed thereon, which surrounds the aperture. The coil is arranged to generate a magnetic field for application to a sample received in the aperture in use, and may also sense the result of interaction between the generated magnetic field and the sample. The sensed result of the interaction is usable to determine information relating to the presence of metal particles in the sample.
A separator has a first inlet arranged to receive a fluid stream, and first and second separation stages coupled together in series; A pump coupled to the second separation stage generates an area of reduced pressure to draw the fluid stream through the first and second separation stages. One of the stages includes a variable impactor separator comprising a first chamber arranged to receive the fluid stream, and a second chamber coupled to the first chamber through an aperture to accelerate the first fluid stream. The stream is incident upon an impaction surface to separate contaminants from the fluid stream. An actuator adjusts the open area of the aperture according to a pressure differential between fluid pressure in the first chamber and a reference fluid pressure in a third chamber. The other of the separation stages is a second variable impactor separator or a filter media.
B01D 50/00 - Combinaisons de procédés ou de dispositifs pour la séparation de particules de gaz ou de vapeurs
F01M 13/04 - Ventilation ou aération du carter par des moyens épurant l'air avant qu'il ne sorte du carter, p. ex. des séparateurs d'huile
B01D 45/16 - Séparation de particules dispersées dans des gaz ou des vapeurs par gravité, inertie ou force centrifuge en utilisant la force centrifuge produite par le mouvement hélicoïdal du courant gazeux
B01D 45/08 - Séparation de particules dispersées dans des gaz ou des vapeurs par gravité, inertie ou force centrifuge par inertie par projection contre les diaphragmes séparateurs
F02M 35/022 - Épurateurs d'air agissant par gravité, par force centrifuge ou par d'autres forces d'inertie, p. ex. à parois humides
B01D 46/00 - Filtres ou procédés spécialement modifiés pour la séparation de particules dispersées dans des gaz ou des vapeurs
A locking device for a component having at least one and preferably two threaded fasteners is provided. The device includes a first clamping section configured to be secured around a first threaded fastener, and a second clamping section at a spaced location from the first clamping section arranged to be secured around a further element relative to which the first fastener is rotational. The second element may be a second threaded fastener, or a fixed feature such as the body of a pipe coupling. A bridging element is also provided that connects the two clamping sections and prevents rotation of the first and second clamping sections relative to each other. The clamping sections are configured to surround, compress and/or deform against the circumferential surface of a part of the fastener, which may be a nut or a bolt head, such that the clamping section is rotationally fixed relative to the fastener.
F16B 39/04 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage s'effectue après vissage avec un organe traversant le filetage d'une pièce au moins, p. ex. une broche, une clavette, une goupille fendue, une vis
F16B 39/10 - Blocage des vis, boulons ou écrous dans lequel le verrouillage s'effectue après vissage par une plaque ou un anneau immobile par rapport au boulon ou à l'objet
F16B 2/06 - Brides ou colliers, c.-à-d. dispositifs de fixation dont le serrage est effectué par des forces effectives autres que la résistance à la déformation inhérente au matériau dont est fait le dispositif externes c.-à-d. agissant par contraction
F16B 2/08 - Brides ou colliers, c.-à-d. dispositifs de fixation dont le serrage est effectué par des forces effectives autres que la résistance à la déformation inhérente au matériau dont est fait le dispositif externes c.-à-d. agissant par contraction utilisant des frettes ou des bandes
A separator (1) for separating contaminants from a fluid stream having entrained particulate contaminants, comprises a cylindrical dividing wall (28) concentrically arranged within an impaction surface (35). The cylindrical dividing wall defines a first chamber (42) into which a fluid stream enters and flows axially through. The dividing wall has apertures (29) through which the fluid stream passes towards the impaction surface. As the fluid impacts the impaction surface, the contaminants are separated from the fluid and flow down to an oil outlet (23). A diaphragm (31) moves along an axis to adjust the open cross-sectional area of the apertures in the dividing wall according to a pressure differential between fluid pressure in the first chamber and a pressure reference by moving along the dividing wall to progressively occlude the apertures. The apertures are spaced so that there is no overlap between them along the actuator axis.
B01D 45/08 - Séparation de particules dispersées dans des gaz ou des vapeurs par gravité, inertie ou force centrifuge par inertie par projection contre les diaphragmes séparateurs
F01M 13/02 - Ventilation ou aération du carter par une source additionnelle de pression ou de dépression
F01M 13/04 - Ventilation ou aération du carter par des moyens épurant l'air avant qu'il ne sorte du carter, p. ex. des séparateurs d'huile
A coupling comprises an inner body having an interior bore configured to receive a tube or the like. A collar is arranged to be axially received about the inner body. The collar being configured such that when it is forced onto the inner body, it applies a circumferential compressive force to deform the body inwardly. At least one interior annular projection defines one or more annular teeth arranged such that when a tube is received in the bore and the inner body is inwardly deformed by the collar, the one or more annular teeth engage the tube to seal with it. The inner surface of the bore comprises a plurality of circumferentially arranged projections defining a series of circumferentially spaced teeth axially spaced from the at least one annular protuberance and configured to engage the tube following compression of the inner body by the collar to prevent relative rotation between the tube and the inner body.
F16L 19/14 - Raccords dans lesquels les surfaces d'étanchéité sont maintenues en contact par un organe, p. ex. un écrou à oreilles vissé dans, ou vissé sur une des parties du raccord avec segments métalliques qui mordent dans la paroi du tuyau le profil du segment étant déformé les segments formant partie intégrante d'une des parties du raccord
F16L 19/08 - Raccords dans lesquels les surfaces d'étanchéité sont maintenues en contact par un organe, p. ex. un écrou à oreilles vissé dans, ou vissé sur une des parties du raccord avec segments métalliques qui mordent dans la paroi du tuyau
F16L 19/10 - Raccords dans lesquels les surfaces d'étanchéité sont maintenues en contact par un organe, p. ex. un écrou à oreilles vissé dans, ou vissé sur une des parties du raccord avec segments métalliques qui mordent dans la paroi du tuyau le profil du segment étant déformé
F16L 19/075 - Raccords dans lesquels les surfaces d'étanchéité sont maintenues en contact par un organe, p. ex. un écrou à oreilles vissé dans, ou vissé sur une des parties du raccord dans lesquels le serrage radial est obtenu par une action de coincement entre les extrémités non déformées du tuyau spécialement adaptés pour être utilisés dans un assemblage mâle-femelle
A valve assembly (1) controls the flow through a fluid pathway. The valve assembly (1) comprises a valve body (2) having a bore, and a spindle (20) received within the bore which is actuatable to open and close the valve. The spindle (20) has an axially upstream end arranged towards the fluid pathway and an opposing downstream end. A first seal (50) is provided about the spindle between the spindle and the bore and a biasing element (64) is arranged to impart an axial compressive force to the sealing element (50). The biasing element (64) is located within the valve body (2) between the spindle (20) and the bore on the downstream side of the seal to enables a more direct compressive force to be applied to the seal to improve sealing efficiency.
F16K 41/04 - Joints d'étanchéité pour tiges avec un presse-étoupe avec une bague au moins, en caoutchouc ou d'un matériau analogue, entre la tige et son logement
F16K 27/02 - Structures des logementsMatériaux utilisés à cet effet des soupapes de levage
F16K 41/02 - Joints d'étanchéité pour tiges avec un presse-étoupe
F16K 1/00 - Soupapes ou clapets, c.-à-d. dispositifs obturateurs dont l'élément de fermeture possède au moins une composante du mouvement d'ouverture ou de fermeture perpendiculaire à la surface d'obturation
A filter element comprises a cover plate (5) having an aperture (7), a filter media (6, 30) connected to the cover plate, and an adaptor (8) detachably coupled to the cover plate and located within the aperture. The adaptor has a threaded internal cylindrical surface (12). The filter element further has a coupling arrangement (10) for detachably coupling the adaptor to the cover plate, the adaptor being configured to engage with the cover plate by means of the coupling arrangement such that there is substantially no relative movement between the cover plate and the adaptor when the cover plate and adaptor are engaged. The cover plate is connected to a canister (4) which houses the filter media. The adaptor can engage with a spigot (3) of a filter head by means of the internal thread so that and rotation of the canister and therefore the cover plate and adaptor causes the cover plate with the adaptor to translate along the spigot to bring the cover plate into connection with the filter head. A seal (32) provided on the cover plate provides a seal between the cover plate and the filter head. The cover plate can be detached from the adaptor that can remain in place on the spigot to allow for replacement of the filter media.
A hand held pipe coupling apparatus for in-situ fitting of compressible pipe connectors comprises a body (22) including grip means to enable the apparatus to be held by an operator. Clamping jaws (32) are incorporated on the apparatus that are configured to receive and clamp a compressible pipe connector. An actuator is incorporated on board the apparatus and is operatively connected to the clamping jaws to cause movement thereof. A drive means in the form of a pump is also incorporated on-board the apparatus and is arranged to generate high pressure fluid to provide drive to the actuator.
F16L 13/14 - Raccords de tuyaux non démontables, p. ex. raccords soudés, collés ou matés réalisés par déformation plastique du matériau du tuyau, p. ex. par déformation des brides, par laminage
B21D 39/04 - Utilisation de procédés permettant d'assembler des objets ou des parties d'objets, p. ex. revêtement par des tôles, autrement que par placageDispositifs de mandrinage des tubes des tubes avec des tubesUtilisation de procédés permettant d'assembler des objets ou des parties d'objets, p. ex. revêtement par des tôles, autrement que par placageDispositifs de mandrinage des tubes des tubes avec des barres
F16L 19/10 - Raccords dans lesquels les surfaces d'étanchéité sont maintenues en contact par un organe, p. ex. un écrou à oreilles vissé dans, ou vissé sur une des parties du raccord avec segments métalliques qui mordent dans la paroi du tuyau le profil du segment étant déformé
A valve assembly comprises a valve (22) including a valve body (24) and a movable valve closure member (26). The valve assembly also includes a manifold (12) having a bore (20) with a valve opening through which the valve (22) is received into the bore (20), and at least one process fluid pathway defined within the manifold (12) in fluid communication with the bore (20). The valve (22) includes a proximal end section arranged to close the valve opening (23) and an opposing distal end located within the bore (20) inwardly of the proximal end. The valve closure member (34) is arranged to open and close the at least one fluid pathway. In addition a primary seal is located between the valve body (24) and the manifold (12) to seal the valve opening (23), with a secondary seal being located inwardly of the primary seal along the bore (20) relative to the valve opening (23) arranged to create a seal between and the valve body (24) and the bore (20) to isolate the primary seal from the first fluid pathway. The valve assembly further includes a vent port (74) in fluid communication with the bore (20) located along the bore (20) between the primary seal and the secondary seal.
F16K 31/40 - Moyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos actionnés par un fluide et dans lesquels il y a alimentation constante du moteur à fluide par le fluide provenant de la canalisation avec un organe actionné électriquement dans la décharge du moteur
F16K 27/02 - Structures des logementsMatériaux utilisés à cet effet des soupapes de levage
An electric vehicle comprises an electrical system and a hydraulic system. The electrical system comprises an electric power supply and an electric motor-generator connected to the drive train of the vehicle. The hydraulic system includes a pump, and a hydraulic actuator. At least one of the electrical system and the hydraulic system includes energy recovery means arranged to convert kinetic energy from the drive train to electrical energy or to convert kinetic energy from the hydraulic actuator into hydraulic pressure respectively. The electrical and hydraulic systems are connected such that the recovered energy may be converted from electrical to hydraulic energy and/or vice versa. The hydraulic system may further include a hydraulic accumulator.
B60K 1/02 - Agencement ou montage des ensembles de propulsion électriques comprenant plus d'un moteur électrique
B60K 6/12 - Les moteurs primaires comportant des moteurs à combustion et des moyens d'accumulation d'énergie mécanique ou fluide au moyen d'un accumulateur à fluide rechargeable
A separator (1) for separating contaminants from a fluid stream which includes entrained particulate contaminants comprises a cylindrical dividing wall (28) concentrically arranged within an impaction surface (35). The cylindrical dividing wall defines a first chamber (42) into which a fluid stream enters and flows axially through. The dividing wall has a number of apertures (29) in it through which the fluid stream passes towards the impaction surface. As the fluid impacts the impaction surface, the contaminants are separated from the fluid and then flow down to an oil outlet (23). A diaphragm (31) is arranged to move along an axis to adjust the open cross-sectional area of the apertures in the dividing wall according to a pressure differential between fluid pressure in the first chamber and a pressure reference by moving along the dividing wall so as progressively to occlude the apertures. The apertures are spaced so that there is no overlap between them along the actuator axis.
B01D 45/08 - Séparation de particules dispersées dans des gaz ou des vapeurs par gravité, inertie ou force centrifuge par inertie par projection contre les diaphragmes séparateurs
F01M 13/02 - Ventilation ou aération du carter par une source additionnelle de pression ou de dépression
F01M 13/04 - Ventilation ou aération du carter par des moyens épurant l'air avant qu'il ne sorte du carter, p. ex. des séparateurs d'huile
A separator has a first inlet arranged to receive a fluid stream, and first and second separation stages coupled together in series; A pump coupled to the second separation stage generates an area of reduced pressure to draw the fluid stream through the first and second separation stages. One of the stages includes a variable impactor separator comprising a first chamber arranged to receive the fluid stream, and a second chamber coupled to the first chamber through an aperture to accelerate the first fluid stream. The stream is incident upon an impaction surface to separate contaminants from the fluid stream. An actuator adjusts the open area of the aperture according to a pressure differential between fluid pressure in the first chamber and a reference fluid pressure in a third chamber. The other of the separation stages is a second variable impactor separator or a filter media.
B01D 50/00 - Combinaisons de procédés ou de dispositifs pour la séparation de particules de gaz ou de vapeurs
F02M 35/022 - Épurateurs d'air agissant par gravité, par force centrifuge ou par d'autres forces d'inertie, p. ex. à parois humides
B01D 45/08 - Séparation de particules dispersées dans des gaz ou des vapeurs par gravité, inertie ou force centrifuge par inertie par projection contre les diaphragmes séparateurs
F01M 13/04 - Ventilation ou aération du carter par des moyens épurant l'air avant qu'il ne sorte du carter, p. ex. des séparateurs d'huile
A bioreactor chamber assembly comprising a cap and a base capable of being coupled together axially to define an internal chamber. The cap and base comprise interengaging formations that are coupled together by a twist-lock rotation of the base and cap to provide a fluid tight seal between the base and cap via respective sealing surfaces.
A coupling for attaching to art end of a tube, pipe, conduit or other round solid or hollow section comprises an inner body section (A) having an interior bore (7) passing through at least a portion thereof configured to receive a tube or the like. A collar (B) is arranged to be axially received about the inner body (A), the inner body (A) and the collar (B) being configured such that when the collar (B) is forced onto the inner body (A). It applies a circumferential compressive force to deform the body (A) Inwardly. At least one interior annular projection (5) is provided extending into the bore (7) from the inner surface of the inner body section (A). The at least one annular projection (5) defines in an axial direction one or more annular teeth arranged such that, in use, when a tube or the like is received in the bore (7) and the inner body (A) is inwardly deformed by the collar (8), the one or more annular teeth (5) engage the tube or the like to seal with it. The inner surface of the bore (7) further comprises a plurality of circumferentially arranged projections (5a) defining in a circumferential direction a series of circumferentially spaced teeth (30) axially spaced from the at least one annular protuberance (5) and configured to, in use, engage with the tube following compression of the inner body (A) by the collar (B) to prevent relative rotation between the tube and the inner body (A).
F16L 13/14 - Raccords de tuyaux non démontables, p. ex. raccords soudés, collés ou matés réalisés par déformation plastique du matériau du tuyau, p. ex. par déformation des brides, par laminage
F16L 19/14 - Raccords dans lesquels les surfaces d'étanchéité sont maintenues en contact par un organe, p. ex. un écrou à oreilles vissé dans, ou vissé sur une des parties du raccord avec segments métalliques qui mordent dans la paroi du tuyau le profil du segment étant déformé les segments formant partie intégrante d'une des parties du raccord
A valve (16) comprising a housing (30), a valve filter media (34) and an actuator (48). The housing (30) defines a chamber (32) having an inlet (44) and outlet (48). The media (34) is positioned within the chamber (30) such that liquids flowing between the inlet (44) and outlet (48) pass through the media (34). The valve filter media (34) is formed of a material which can absorb hydrocarbons, causing the media (34) to change its material properties thereby restricting the flow of liquids through the valve (16) and increasing the pressure differential across the media (34). The actuator (48) has at least a portion positioned within the housing chamber (32). If the pressure differential across the media (34) exceeds a predetermined threshold, the media (34) bears against the actuator (48) causing the actuator (48) to restrict the flow of liquids through the valve (16).
F16K 17/14 - Soupapes ou clapets de sûretéSoupapes ou clapets d'équilibrage ouvrant sur excès de pression d'un côtéSoupapes ou clapets de sûretéSoupapes ou clapets d'équilibrage fermant sur insuffisance de pression d'un côté avec élément de rupture
C02F 1/28 - Traitement de l'eau, des eaux résiduaires ou des eaux d'égout par absorption ou adsorption
B01D 36/00 - Circuits ou combinaisons de filtres avec d'autres dispositifs de séparation
F02M 37/22 - Dispositions d'épuration du combustible liquide spécialement conçues pour les moteurs à combustion interne ou aménagées sur ceux-ci, p. ex. aménagées dans le système d'alimentation
F16K 31/00 - Moyens de fonctionnementDispositifs de retour à la position de repos
A modular fluid control system comprised of a plurality of fluid control modules (11), each including a manifold portion (17), and a support element (14) to which the modules are mechanically fixed (12). The manifolds of adjacent units are pneumatically, but not mechanically, connected in order to communicate therebetween. In such an arrangement the modules can be removed from within an array without disturbing neighbouring units.
F16B 13/08 - Chevilles ou autres dispositifs fixés à des parois ou autres emplacements par insertion dans des trous préparés à cet effet avec parties s'agrippant dans le trou ou derrière la paroi après insertion les parties s'agrippant étant distinctes du dispositif et amenées dans leur position finale sans opération manuelle ultérieure
A three position four way compensating valve comprises an outer body member (6) having a valve inlet port (28)(30) and a valve outlet port (26)(32). A fluid pathway is defined between the inlet port (28)(30) and the outer port (26)(32). A valve member (38) is arranged to selectively open and close the fluid pathway. A pressure compensator (84)(86) is received within the outer body member (6) which is configured to variably restrict the fluid pathway in response to a variation in the pressure differential between the inlet (28)(30) and outlet (26)(32) ports. This variable restriction of the fluid pathway acts to maintain a constant flowrate through the fluid pathway when the fluid pathway is open.
F16K 11/07 - Soupapes ou clapets à voies multiples, p. ex. clapets mélangeursRaccords de tuyauteries comportant de tels clapets ou soupapesAménagement d'obturateurs et de voies d'écoulement spécialement conçu pour mélanger les fluides dont toutes les faces d'obturation se déplacent comme un tout comportant uniquement des tiroirs à éléments de fermeture glissant linéairement à glissières cylindriques
F15B 13/04 - Dispositifs de distribution ou d'alimentation du fluide caractérisés par leur adaptation à la commande de servomoteurs pour utilisation avec un servomoteur unique
A valve assembly (1) controls the flow through a fluid pathway. The valve assembly (1) comprises a valve body (2) having a bore, and a spindle (20) received within the bore which is actuatable to open and close the valve. The spindle (20) has an axially upstream end arranged towards the fluid pathway and an opposing downstream end. A first seal (50) is provided about the spindle between the spindle and the bore and a biasing element (64) is arranged to impart an axial compressive force to the sealing element (50). The biasing element (64) is located within the valve body (2) between the spindle (20) and the bore on the downstream side of the seal to enables a more direct compressive force to be applied to the seal to improve sealing efficiency.
F16K 41/04 - Joints d'étanchéité pour tiges avec un presse-étoupe avec une bague au moins, en caoutchouc ou d'un matériau analogue, entre la tige et son logement
A separator for separating contaminants from a fluid stream has a first inlet arranged to receive the fluid stream, and first and second separation stages coupled together in series to receive the first fluid stream from the inlet. A pump is coupled to the second separation stage for generating an area of reduced pressure to draw the first fluid stream through the first and second separation stages. One of the separation stages includes a variable impactor separator which has comprising a first chamber arranged to receive the first fluid stream, and a second chamber coupled to the first chamber through at least one aperture arranged such that the first fluid stream is accelerated through the aperture and is incident upon an impaction surface such that contaminants are separated from the first fluid stream. An actuator is arranged to adjust the open area of the at least one aperture according to a pressure differential between fluid pressure in the first chamber and a reference fluid pressure in a third chamber. The other of the separation stages is a second variable impactor separator or a filter media.
B01D 45/08 - Séparation de particules dispersées dans des gaz ou des vapeurs par gravité, inertie ou force centrifuge par inertie par projection contre les diaphragmes séparateurs
B01D 50/00 - Combinaisons de procédés ou de dispositifs pour la séparation de particules de gaz ou de vapeurs
F01M 13/04 - Ventilation ou aération du carter par des moyens épurant l'air avant qu'il ne sorte du carter, p. ex. des séparateurs d'huile
A separator for separating contaminants from a fluid stream has first and second chambers coupled by an aperture through which fluid can pass. An actuator can adjust the crossectional area of the aperture according to a pressure differential between the first chamber and a pressure reference. An impaction surface can deflect the first fluid stream after it enters the second chamber such that contaminants are separated from the stream. A pump generates a pressure differential across the aperture. It includes a third chamber having a second inlet for receiving a second fluid stream into the third chamber. The second inlet includes a convergent nozzle for accelerating the second fluid stream, and a third inlet for receiving the first fluid stream downstream of the impaction surface, the third inlet being arranged relative to the second inlet such that the second fluid stream can entrain and accelerate the first fluid stream.
F02B 25/06 - Moteurs ayant des orifices à la fois dans la culasse et dans la paroi du cylindre près du point mort bas de la course du piston les orifices de la culasse étant commandés par les pistons moteurs, p. ex. par des prolongements de ces derniers en forme de manchon
B01D 45/08 - Séparation de particules dispersées dans des gaz ou des vapeurs par gravité, inertie ou force centrifuge par inertie par projection contre les diaphragmes séparateurs
F01M 13/02 - Ventilation ou aération du carter par une source additionnelle de pression ou de dépression
F01M 13/04 - Ventilation ou aération du carter par des moyens épurant l'air avant qu'il ne sorte du carter, p. ex. des séparateurs d'huile
A bioreactor chamber assembly comprising a plurality of components interconnected together via interengaging formations to provide a bioreactor chamber that is assembled rapidly and having reliable intercomponent seals. A variety of different biological samples may be cultured within the chamber in vitro. By configuring the chamber with both liquid and a gas inlets and outlets, a controlled gas-liquid interface is created within the chamber to simulate certain in vivo cell and tissue environments.
A bioreactor chamber assembly comprising a cap and a base capable of being coupled together axially to define an internal chamber. The cap and base comprise interengaging formations that are coupled together by a twist-lock rotation of the base and cap to provide a fluid tight seal between the base and cap via respective sealing surfaces.
A regulator (108) comprising a first chamber (132), and second chamber (134) and an actuator (130). The second chamber (134) is coupled to the first chamber (132) through an aperture (156). The actuator (130) is arranged to the adjust the size of the aperture (156) according to a pressure differential between fluid pressure in the first chamber (132) and a pressure reference (36). The rate of change of the cross sectional area of the aperture (156) is arranged to have a non-linear response to a change in the pressure differential.
A valve seat (30) for a ball valve (1) includes an annular body having a central aperture (36) defining a longitudinal flow channel, a first seating surface (38) for engaging and sealing against a corresponding portion of a fluid conduit and a longitudinally opposed second seating (40) surface for engagement with a valve ball. The first seating surface comprises a convex surface profile. The convex profile of the seat (30) allows the stresses incurred during loading from the valve ball (1) to be widely and evenly distributed throughout the structure of the seat (30).
F16K 5/06 - Robinets à boisseau consistant seulement en un dispositif obturateur dont au moins une des faces d'obturation a la forme d'une surface de solide de révolution plus ou moins complète, le mouvement d'ouverture et de fermeture étant essentiellement rotatif dont les boisseaux sont à surface sphériqueLeurs garnitures d'étanchéité
A water filter comprising a closed shell, a filter media and a valve. The closed shell having an inlet and an outlet. The filter media is within the shell and arranged such that water flowing from the inlet to the outlet passes through the filter media. The filter media is arranged to filter hydrocarbons from the water to reduce the proportion of hydrocarbons in water exiting the water filter to below a predetermined threshold. The valve is arranged such that water passing through the water filter passes through the valve. The valve comprises a chamber housing a plug of material arranged to absorb a predetermined proportion of hydrocarbons present in water passing through the valve. the plug of material changes its material properties in response to absorbing hydrocarbons to restrict or block the flow of water through the water filter before exhaustion of the filter media causes the proportion of hydrocarbons in water exiting the water filter to rise above the predetermined threshold.
A filter including a filter bowl (4), filer head (48) and filter element (2). The filter element (2) comprises a locking ring (12), a first end cap (6) coupled to the locking ring (12), a filter media (10) coupled to the first end cap (6), and a locking rib (30) extending outwardly from the locking ring (12). The locking rib (30) comprises a first portion (34) which extends radially from the locking ring (12) and a second portion (38) which extends from the first portion (34) around the periphery of the locking ring (12). At least part of the second portion (38) of the locking rib (30) is arranged to flex relative to the first portion (34) of the locking rib (30). The locking rib (30) forms part of a bayonet connection.
B01D 27/06 - Filtres à cartouches du type à jeter à cartouches constituées d'une pièce d'une seule matière, p. ex. du papier-filtre avec un matériau ondulé, enroulé ou à plis
A drain system and method for draining a first liquid, including a collection vessel having a first chamber arranged to receive the first liquid, a second chamber, and higher and lower valves positioned between the first and second chambers. When the valves are open, liquids can pass between the chambers. When the pressure in the second chamber exceeds that in the first chamber by more than a first predetermined amount, the valves are closed. A first outlet to the second chamber allows liquids to flow from the second chamber. In a first mode, the first inlet supplies a second liquid at a pressure higher than that of the first liquid in the first chamber such that the valves are closed. In a second mode, the first inlet stops supplying the second liquid such that the pressure in the second chamber reduces relative to the first chamber allowing the valves open.
F01N 3/02 - Silencieux ou dispositifs d'échappement comportant des moyens pour purifier, rendre inoffensifs ou traiter les gaz d'échappement pour refroidir ou pour enlever les constituants solides des gaz d'échappement
F01N 3/00 - Silencieux ou dispositifs d'échappement comportant des moyens pour purifier, rendre inoffensifs ou traiter les gaz d'échappement
F01N 3/10 - Silencieux ou dispositifs d'échappement comportant des moyens pour purifier, rendre inoffensifs ou traiter les gaz d'échappement pour rendre les gaz d'échappement inoffensifs par conversion thermique ou catalytique des composants nocifs des gaz d'échappement
A water filter (2, 102, 202) comprises a closed shell (30, 130, 230) having an inlet (16, 116, 216) and an outlet (300). A filter media (56, 156, 256) is provided within the shell (30, 130, 230) and arranged such that water flowing from the inlet (16, 116, 216) to the outlet (300) passes through the filter media (56, 156, 256). The filter media (56, 156, 256) filters hydrocarbons from the water. A filter indicator (58, 158, 316) is arranged to filter hydrocarbons from the water and to restrict the flow of water through the water filter (2, 102, 202) in response to absorbing hydrocarbons, such that a reduction in the capacity of the water filter (2, 102, 202) to filter hydrocarbons from the water is indicated by a reduction in the flow of water through the water filter (2, 102, 202).
Gas fired internal combustion engines which are run on contaminated fuel suffer from the buildup of internal deposits and corrosion. This is a particular problem with engines fuelled by biogas, e.g. from waste decomposition. By filtering the fuel via a filter containing an ion-exchange resin substantial improvements can be obtained.
B01D 53/04 - Séparation de gaz ou de vapeursRécupération de vapeurs de solvants volatils dans les gazÉpuration chimique ou biologique des gaz résiduaires, p. ex. gaz d'échappement des moteurs à combustion, fumées, vapeurs, gaz de combustion ou aérosols par adsorption, p. ex. chromatographie préparatoire en phase gazeuse avec adsorbants fixes
A de-aeration system for a fuel system, the fuel system having a housing for containing a fuel filter element, a fuel inlet and a fuel outlet is disclosed. The de-aeration system includes a de-aeration valve having a valve inlet in a lower face of the valve for connection to the housing for purging the air trapped in the housing. The de-aeration valve also includes a valve outlet in an upper face of the valve and a ball. The ball is configured to lift between the lower face and the upper face in response to an air pressure differential acting on the ball. This opens the valve to purge air trapped in the housing. The ball is further configured to close the valve by sealing against the valve outlet in the upper face in response to a pressure differential across the ball created by unfiltered fuel entering the valve.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
ferrous debris monitors utilizing magnetic flux distortion for the detection and/or quantification of wear debris in lubricating fluids and hydraulic fluids
FILTERS, FILTER CARTRIDGES, FILTER ELEMENTS AND FILTERING UNITS, ALL FOR THE FILTRATION OF FLUIDS IN THE BEVERAGE AND OTHER INDUSTRIES; HOUSINGS AND PARTS FOR ALL OF THE AFORESAID GOODS
17 - Produits en caoutchouc ou en matières plastiques; matières à calfeutrer et à isoler
Produits et services
FILTER UNITS AND PARTS THEREFOR FOR THE FILTRATION OF AIR, GAS, AND LIQUID FOR COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL USE [ MEMBRANE FILTERS MADE OF MIXED ESTERS OF CELLULOSE FOR THE FILTRATION OF FLUIDS, FOR THE PHARMACEUTICAL, BIO-TECHNOLOGY, BEVERAGE, COSMETICS, ELECTRONICS AND OTHER CRITICAL INDUSTRIES ]
Gas fired internal combustion engines which are run on contaminated fuel suffer from the buildup of internal deposits and corrosion. This is a particular problem with engines fuelled by biogas, e.g. from waste decomposition. By filtering the fuel via a filter containing an ion-exchange resin substantial improvements can be obtained.
B01D 53/04 - Séparation de gaz ou de vapeursRécupération de vapeurs de solvants volatils dans les gazÉpuration chimique ou biologique des gaz résiduaires, p. ex. gaz d'échappement des moteurs à combustion, fumées, vapeurs, gaz de combustion ou aérosols par adsorption, p. ex. chromatographie préparatoire en phase gazeuse avec adsorbants fixes
F02M 21/02 - Appareils pour alimenter les moteurs en combustibles non liquides, p. ex. en combustibles gazeux stockés sous forme liquide en combustibles gazeux
A valve assembly (1) controls the flow through a fluid pathway. The valve assembly (1) comprises a valve body (2) having a bore, and a spindle (20) received within the bore which is actuatable to open and close the valve. The spindle (20) has an axially upstream end arranged towards the fluid pathway and an opposing downstream end. A first seal (50) is provided about the spindle between the spindle and the bore and a biasing element (64) is arranged to impart an axial compressive force to the sealing element (50). The biasing element (64) is located within the valve body (2) between the spindle (20) and the bore on the downstream side of the seal to enables a more direct compressive force to be applied to the seal to improve sealing efficiency.
F16K 41/04 - Joints d'étanchéité pour tiges avec un presse-étoupe avec une bague au moins, en caoutchouc ou d'un matériau analogue, entre la tige et son logement
