A self-draining transmitter mount head includes a head body with a transmitter process coupling port in the head body, an impulse port in the head body, and an impulse passage coupled to the impulse port. An impulse drain passage is coupled between the pressure transmitter port and the impulse passage. The impulse drain passage is positioned at an angle to the impulse passage, and relative to a head installation angle that positions the impulse drain passage to drain away from the transmitter process coupling port through a range of head installation angles.
G01F 15/18 - Supports ou moyens de raccordement pour les compteurs
G01F 1/38 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques en mesurant la pression ou la différence de pression la pression ou la différence de pression étant produite par une contraction de la veine fluide la pression ou la différence de pression étant mesurée au moyen d'un élément mobile, p. ex. une membrane, un piston, un tube de Bourdon ou une capsule déformable
G01F 15/10 - Prévention des avaries par le gel ou par suite d'un excès ou d'une insuffisance de pression
G01L 19/06 - Moyens pour empêcher la surcharge ou l'influence délétère du milieu à mesurer sur le dispositif de mesure ou vice versa
G01F 1/36 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques en mesurant la pression ou la différence de pression la pression ou la différence de pression étant produite par une contraction de la veine fluide
G01L 19/00 - Détails ou accessoires des appareils pour la mesure de la pression permanente ou quasi permanente d'un milieu fluent dans la mesure où ces détails ou accessoires ne sont pas particuliers à des types particuliers de manomètres
G01F 1/34 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques en mesurant la pression ou la différence de pression
B01D 5/00 - Condensation de vapeursRécupération de solvants volatils par condensation
F16L 23/024 - Raccords à brides les brides étant raccordées par des organes tendus axialement caractérisés par la façon dont les brides sont fixées ou forment une extension aux tuyaux
F16L 23/032 - Raccords à brides les brides étant raccordées par des organes tendus axialement caractérisés par la forme ou la composition des brides
G01L 13/00 - Dispositifs ou appareils pour la mesure des différences entre plusieurs valeurs de la pression des fluides
A self-draining transmitter mount head (100) includes a head body (101) with a transmitter process coupling port (114) in the head body (101), an impulse port (212) in the head body, and an impulse passage (208) coupled to the impulse port (212). An impulse drain passage (106) is coupled between the pressure transmitter port and the impulse passage. The impulse drain passage (106) is positioned at an angle to the impulse passage, and relative to a head installation angle that positions the impulse drain passage to drain away from the transmitter process coupling port through a range of head installation angles.
G01L 19/00 - Détails ou accessoires des appareils pour la mesure de la pression permanente ou quasi permanente d'un milieu fluent dans la mesure où ces détails ou accessoires ne sont pas particuliers à des types particuliers de manomètres
G01L 19/06 - Moyens pour empêcher la surcharge ou l'influence délétère du milieu à mesurer sur le dispositif de mesure ou vice versa
G01F 1/36 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques en mesurant la pression ou la différence de pression la pression ou la différence de pression étant produite par une contraction de la veine fluide
G01F 15/00 - Détails des appareils des groupes ou accessoires pour ces derniers, dans la mesure où de tels accessoires ou détails ne sont pas adaptés à ces types particuliers d'appareils, p. ex. pour l'indication à distance
G01F 15/10 - Prévention des avaries par le gel ou par suite d'un excès ou d'une insuffisance de pression
G01F 15/18 - Supports ou moyens de raccordement pour les compteurs
An orifice plate centering tool (100) for use in centering an orifice plate (304) includes a thin elongate member. A distal centering end (106) is configured to contact the orifice plate (304). An opposed proximal end (116) is configured to receive a force which is transferred to the distal centering end through the elongate member. A plurality of optional demarcations (104) are provided along a length of the elongate member.
B25B 27/16 - Outils à main ou outillage d'établi, spécialement conçus pour assembler ou séparer des pièces ou des objets, que cela entraîne ou non une certaine déformation, non prévus ailleurs pour assembler des objets autrement que par ajustage à la presse, ou pour les détacher pour décoller des brides
B25B 27/00 - Outils à main ou outillage d'établi, spécialement conçus pour assembler ou séparer des pièces ou des objets, que cela entraîne ou non une certaine déformation, non prévus ailleurs
An alignment device for a wafer in an industrial process assembly includes an inner surface shaped to conform to an outer surface of a wafer, an outer surface comprising at least two cams; and two ends connecting the inner surface to the outer surface. The two ends are positioned such that when the alignment device is positioned on the outer surface of the wafer, the alignment device extends more than one hundred eighty degrees around the wafer.
G01B 5/25 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques mécaniques pour mesurer des angles ou des cônesDispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques mécaniques pour tester l'alignement des axes pour tester l'alignement des axes
An alignment device (129) for a wafer (102) in an industrial process assembly (101) includes an inner surface (200) shaped to conform to an outer surface of a wafer, an outer surface (204) comprising at least two cams (210, 212, 214, 216, 218); and two ends connecting the inner surface (200) to the outer surface (204). The two ends are positioned such that when the alignment device (129) is positioned on the outer surface of the wafer (102), the alignment device extends more than one hundred eighty degrees around the wafer (102).
A differential pressure fluid flow meter element for insertion between the connecting flanges of conduit sections of a fluid carrying conduit includes a flat orifice plate having a fluid contacting region for positioning in a flow of fluid through the conduit and a handle extending outward from an outer portion of the fluid contacting region. The flat orifice plate includes at least one pressure port formed in the fluid contacting region of the plate, and at least one impulse line channel formed in the flat orifice plate and extending from one of the at least one pressure port through the handle to a corresponding transmitter interface port. A plurality of apertures formed in the handle and disposed and arranged relative to the at least one transmitter interface port allow mounting of the process variable transmitter directly to the paddle style orifice plate handle, with the transmitter substantially perpendicular to a plane of the handle.
A differential pressure fluid flow meter element for insertion between the connecting flanges (120, 122) of conduit sections of a fluid carrying conduit (121, 123) includes a flat orifice plate (110) having a fluid contacting region (114) for positioning in a flow of fluid through the conduit and a handle (112) extending outward from an outer portion of the fluid contacting region (114). The flat orifice plate (110) includes at least one pressure port (230, 232) formed in the fluid contacting region (114) of the plate, and at least one impulse line channel (211, 213) formed in the flat orifice plate (110) and extending from one of the at least one pressure port through the handle to a corresponding transmitter interface port (214, 215). A plurality of apertures (320) formed in the handle and disposed and arranged relative to the at least one transmitter interface port (214, 215) allow mounting of the process variable transmitter (102) directly to the handle (112), with the transmitter (102) substantially perpendicular to a plane of the handle (112).
Systems, apparatus and methods are disclosed for coupling an averaging pitot tube (APT) primary element to a process pipe (108). A mounting assembly (112) mounts the APT primary element (120) to the process pipe (108) such that a length of the APT primary element (120) extending into the process pipe (108) is adjustable to accommodate different sized process pipe (108) diameters. The mounting assembly (112) includes a weld coupling (305) coupled to the process pipe (108) over an opening in the process pipe and having the APT primary element extending therethrough into the process pipe. An extension pipe nipple (310) is connected to the weld coupling (305) and has the APT primary element (120) extending therethrough such that a transition between a neck section (304) and a sensor section (303) of the APT primary element (120) is positioned inside the extension pipe nipple (310). A union component (315), a ferrule (320), and a cap (325) keep the APT primary element (120) in the mounted position and form a process seal.
Systems, apparatus and methods are disclosed for coupling an averaging picot tube (APT) primary element to a process pipe. A mounting assembly mounts the APT primary element to the process pipe such that a length of the APT primary element extending into the process pipe is adjustable to accommodate different sized process pipe diameters. The mounting assembly includes a weld coupling coupled to the process pipe over an opening in the process pipe and having the APT primary element extending therethrough into the process pipe. An extension pipe nipple is connected to the weld coupling and has the APT primary element extending therethrough such that a transition between a neck section and a sensor section of the APT primary element is positioned inside the extension pipe nipple. A union component, a ferrule, and a cap keep the APT primary element in the mounted position and form a process seal.
A pressure transmitter coupling for coupling a pressure transmitter to a process fluid includes a process coupling face having a process coupling port configured to couple to impulse piping. A pressure transmitter coupling face is arranged at an angle to the process coupling face, the pressure transmitter coupling face including a pressure transmitter coupling port configured to fluidically couple to the pressure transmitter. A process fluid passageway extends between the process coupling port and the pressure transmitter coupling port. A rod out port is aligned with the process fluid coupling port and configured to receive a cleaning rod therethrough to clean the process coupling port.
B08B 9/027 - Nettoyage des surfaces intérieuresÉlimination des bouchons
G01F 15/12 - Dispositions pour le nettoyageFiltres
G01F 15/18 - Supports ou moyens de raccordement pour les compteurs
F16L 45/00 - Ensembles de tuyauteries avec ouvertures et fermetures de nettoyage
G01L 19/00 - Détails ou accessoires des appareils pour la mesure de la pression permanente ou quasi permanente d'un milieu fluent dans la mesure où ces détails ou accessoires ne sont pas particuliers à des types particuliers de manomètres
A pressure transmitter coupling (200) for coupling a pressure transmitter (250) to a process fluid includes a process coupling face having a process coupling port (214) configured to couple to impulse piping (254). A pressure transmitter coupling face (206) is arranged at an angle to the process coupling face, the pressure transmitter coupling face (206) including a pressure transmitter coupling port (220) configured to fluidically couple to the pressure transmitter (250). A process fluid passageway (232) extends between the process coupling port (214) and the pressure transmitter coupling port (220). A rod out port (212) is aligned with the process fluid coupling port (214) and configured to receive a cleaning rod therethrough to clean the process coupling port (214).
G01L 19/00 - Détails ou accessoires des appareils pour la mesure de la pression permanente ou quasi permanente d'un milieu fluent dans la mesure où ces détails ou accessoires ne sont pas particuliers à des types particuliers de manomètres
G01F 15/18 - Supports ou moyens de raccordement pour les compteurs
An orifice plate assembly for use with a process variable transmitter for measuring flow of a process fluid includes a single piece body having a circumferential support ring. A first face of the circumferential support ring is configured to be sealingly coupled to a first flange of a first process pipe. A second face of the circumferential support ring is configured to be sealingly coupled to a second flange of a second process pipe. A flow plate region is positioned between the first and second pipes and has first and second sides. The flow plate region is concentric with the circumferential support ring. At least one flow orifice in the flow plate region provides a restricted fluid path between the first and second process pipes. A first pressure tap is configured to fluidically couple to the process variable transmitter to the process fluid proximate the first side of the flow plate region. A second pressure tap configured to fluidically couple the process variable transmitter to the process fluid proximate the second side of the flow plate region.
An orifice plate assembly (100) for use with a process variable transmitter (124) for measuring flow of a process fluid includes a single piece body having a circumferential support ring (102). A first face of the circumferential support ring is configured to be sealingly coupled to a first flange (122) of a first process pipe (126). A second face of the circumferential support ring is configured to be sealingly coupled to a second flange (122) of a second process pipe (126). A flow plate region (104) is positioned between the first and second pipes and has first and second sides. The flow plate region (104) is concentric with the circumferential support ring (102). At least one flow orifice (104A) in the flow plate region provides a restricted fluid path between the first and second process pipes (126). A first pressure tap (108) is configured to fluidically couple to the process variable transmitter (124) to the process fluid proximate the first side of the flow plate region (104). A second pressure tap (110) configured to fluidically couple the process variable transmitter (124) to the process fluid proximate the second side of the flow plate region (104).
Systems, apparatus and methods are disclosed for coupling a wafer style primary element (200) of a process measurement system (100) between process pipes in a manner which aligns the primary element with the process pipes (124, 128), while maintaining alignment and preventing leaking in the event of a dynamic shock to the process pipes (124, 128).
G01F 1/36 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques en mesurant la pression ou la différence de pression la pression ou la différence de pression étant produite par une contraction de la veine fluide
A flow measurement probe (300) includes an elongate probe having an averaging pitot tube (302) with a plurality of upstream and downstream openings (303) arranged along a length of the elongate probe, and a thermal flow measurement sensor (304) coupled to the elongate probe. A method of measuring fluid flow rate in a process includes calculating a flow rate of the fluid using differential pressure in upstream and downstream openings (303) of an averaging pitot tube (302) in an elongate probe when the differential pressure is at least a defined measurement threshold, and calculating the flow rate of the fluid with a thermal mass flow sensor (304) coupled to the flow measurement probe (300) when the differential pressure is less than the defined measurement threshold.
G01F 25/00 - Test ou étalonnage des appareils pour la mesure du volume, du débit volumétrique ou du niveau des liquides, ou des appareils pour compter par volume
G01F 1/684 - Dispositions de structureMontage des éléments, p. ex. relativement à l'écoulement de fluide
G01F 1/69 - Dispositions de structureMontage des éléments, p. ex. relativement à l'écoulement de fluide utilisant un élément de chauffage, de refroidissement ou de détection d'un type particulier du type à résistance
G01F 1/696 - Circuits à cet effet, p. ex. débitmètres à courant constant
G01F 1/698 - Circuits de réaction ou de rééquilibrage, p. ex. débitmètres auto-chauffés à température constante
G01F 7/00 - Dispositifs de mesure du débit volumétrique avec plusieurs gammes de mesureCompteurs composés
Systems, apparatus and methods are disclosed for coupling a wafer style primary element of a process measurement system between process pipes in a manner which aligns the primary element with the process pipes, while maintaining alignment and preventing leaking in the event of a dynamic shock to the process pipes.
G01B 5/25 - Dispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques mécaniques pour mesurer des angles ou des cônesDispositions pour la mesure caractérisées par l'utilisation de techniques mécaniques pour tester l'alignement des axes pour tester l'alignement des axes
F16L 23/02 - Raccords à brides les brides étant raccordées par des organes tendus axialement
G01L 9/00 - Mesure de la pression permanente, ou quasi permanente d’un fluide ou d’un matériau solide fluent par des éléments électriques ou magnétiques sensibles à la pressionTransmission ou indication par des moyens électriques ou magnétiques du déplacement des éléments mécaniques sensibles à la pression, utilisés pour mesurer la pression permanente ou quasi permanente d’un fluide ou d’un matériau solide fluent
G01L 19/00 - Détails ou accessoires des appareils pour la mesure de la pression permanente ou quasi permanente d'un milieu fluent dans la mesure où ces détails ou accessoires ne sont pas particuliers à des types particuliers de manomètres
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Flow measurement probe with pitot tube and thermal flow measurement
A flow measurement probe includes an elongate probe having an averaging pitot tube with a plurality of upstream and downstream openings arranged along a length of the elongate probe, and a thermal flow measurement sensor coupled to the elongate probe. A method of measuring fluid flow rate in a process includes calculating a flow rate of the fluid using differential pressure in upstream and downstream openings of an averaging pitot tube in an elongate probe when the differential pressure is at least a defined measurement threshold, and calculating the flow rate of the fluid with a thermal mass flow sensor coupled to the flow measurement probe when the differential pressure is less than the defined measurement threshold.
G01F 1/684 - Dispositions de structureMontage des éléments, p. ex. relativement à l'écoulement de fluide
G01F 1/68 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets thermiques
G01F 1/696 - Circuits à cet effet, p. ex. débitmètres à courant constant
G01F 1/698 - Circuits de réaction ou de rééquilibrage, p. ex. débitmètres auto-chauffés à température constante
G01F 7/00 - Dispositifs de mesure du débit volumétrique avec plusieurs gammes de mesureCompteurs composés
G01P 5/165 - Agencement ou structure des tubes de Pitot
G01F 25/00 - Test ou étalonnage des appareils pour la mesure du volume, du débit volumétrique ou du niveau des liquides, ou des appareils pour compter par volume
G01F 1/69 - Dispositions de structureMontage des éléments, p. ex. relativement à l'écoulement de fluide utilisant un élément de chauffage, de refroidissement ou de détection d'un type particulier du type à résistance
Systems and methods are disclosed for indicating bottoming contact between an inner wall of a fluid carrying conduit and a distal tip process measurement probe. A process device, such as a fluid flow meter, has a process measurement probe configured for insertion into the fluid carrying conduit. An insertion mechanism is coupled to the process measurement probe and configured to apply force to insert the process measurement probe into the fluid carrying conduit. A bottoming indicator is configured to provide an indication of proper bottoming of the distal tip of the process measurement probe against the inner wall of the fluid carrying conduit as a function of an insertion related force or pressure.
G01F 15/00 - Détails des appareils des groupes ou accessoires pour ces derniers, dans la mesure où de tels accessoires ou détails ne sont pas adaptés à ces types particuliers d'appareils, p. ex. pour l'indication à distance
Systems and methods are disclosed for indicating bottoming contact between an inner wall of a fluid carrying conduit (108) and a distal tip process measurement probe. A process device, such as a fluid flow meter (102), has a process measurement probe (120) configured for insertion into the fluid carrying conduit (108). An insertion mechanism (150) is coupled to the process measurement probe (120) and configured to apply force to insert the process measurement probe (120) into the fluid carrying conduit (108). A bottoming indicator (160) is configured to provide an indication of proper bottoming of a distal tip of the process measurement probe (120) against the inner wall (121) of the fluid carrying conduit (108) as a function of an insertion related force or pressure.
A process variable transmitter manifold (200) is provided that includes a valve body (202) having a valve and a flanged mounting face (218). The valve body (202) has a port (204) therethrough for selectively coupling a process fluid through the valve (102), and a cooling channel in the valve body. The cooling channel (212) has an inlet (208), an outlet (210), and a passage (212) connecting the inlet and the outlet. A method of controlling temperature of a process fluid in a manifold is also provided. The method includes passing fluid through a channel in the manifold (200), passing the process fluid through at least one bore (212) through the manifold, and adjusting temperature of the process fluid through conductive cooling or heating of the process fluid based on the certain temperature of the fluid passing through the channel.
F16K 49/00 - Moyens portés par ou sur les soupapes pour chauffer ou refroidir
F16K 27/02 - Structures des logementsMatériaux utilisés à cet effet des soupapes de levage
F16K 27/00 - Structures des logementsMatériaux utilisés à cet effet
G01L 19/00 - Détails ou accessoires des appareils pour la mesure de la pression permanente ou quasi permanente d'un milieu fluent dans la mesure où ces détails ou accessoires ne sont pas particuliers à des types particuliers de manomètres
G01F 15/00 - Détails des appareils des groupes ou accessoires pour ces derniers, dans la mesure où de tels accessoires ou détails ne sont pas adaptés à ces types particuliers d'appareils, p. ex. pour l'indication à distance
G01F 15/18 - Supports ou moyens de raccordement pour les compteurs
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Manifold for process variable transmitter with steam coupling
A process variable transmitter manifold is provided that includes a valve body having a valve and a flanged mounting face. The valve body has a port therethrough for selectively coupling a process fluid through the valve, and a cooling channel in the valve body. The cooling channel has an inlet, an outlet, and a passage connecting the inlet and the outlet. A method of controlling temperature of a process fluid in a manifold is also provided. The method includes passing fluid through a channel in the manifold, passing the process fluid through at least one bore through the manifold, and adjusting temperature of the process fluid through conductive cooling or heating of the process fluid based on the certain temperature of the fluid passing through the channel.
F28D 7/00 - Appareils échangeurs de chaleur comportant des ensembles de canalisations tubulaires fixes pour les deux sources de potentiel calorifique, ces sources étant en contact chacune avec un côté de la paroi d'une canalisation
F16K 49/00 - Moyens portés par ou sur les soupapes pour chauffer ou refroidir
G01L 19/00 - Détails ou accessoires des appareils pour la mesure de la pression permanente ou quasi permanente d'un milieu fluent dans la mesure où ces détails ou accessoires ne sont pas particuliers à des types particuliers de manomètres
F16K 27/00 - Structures des logementsMatériaux utilisés à cet effet
F16K 3/02 - 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 planesGarnitures d'étanchéité à cet effet
A flow meter (102) includes a meter section (200) formed from a single stock of material and having a first inner pipe portion (214), a second inner pipe portion (216) and an orifice plate (218) defined between the first inner pipe portion (214) and the second inner pipe portion (216), wherein the orifice plate (218) has an orifice with a cross-sectional area that is less than a cross- sectional area of the first inner pipe portion (214). The flow meter (102) further includes a first pipe connecting section (202) connected to a first side of the meter section (200) and having a pipe flange (230) and a second pipe connection section (204) connected to a second side of the meter section (200) and having a second pipe flange (250).
G01F 1/37 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques en mesurant la pression ou la différence de pression la pression ou la différence de pression étant produite par une contraction de la veine fluide la pression ou la différence de pression étant mesurée au moyen de tubes ou de vases communiquants avec des niveaux variables de fluide, p. ex. tubes en U
A flow meter includes a meter section formed from a single stock of material and having a first inner pipe portion, a second inner pipe portion and an orifice plate defined between the first inner pipe portion and the second inner pipe portion, wherein the orifice plate has an orifice with a cross-sectional area that is less than a cross-sectional area of the first inner pipe portion. The flow meter further includes a first pipe connecting section connected to a first side of the meter section and having a pipe flange and a second pipe connection section connected to a second side of the meter section and having a second pipe flange.
G01F 1/37 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques en mesurant la pression ou la différence de pression la pression ou la différence de pression étant produite par une contraction de la veine fluide la pression ou la différence de pression étant mesurée au moyen de tubes ou de vases communiquants avec des niveaux variables de fluide, p. ex. tubes en U
G01F 15/18 - Supports ou moyens de raccordement pour les compteurs
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Adapter for inserting wafer ring between flanges of process piping
An industrial process assembly for carrying a process fluid conveyed through process piping includes a wafer having a sealing surface of a first type and a fitting having a sealing surface of a second type, different from the first type. The wafer includes a bore for carrying the process fluid and the fitting is attached to process piping. An adapter has a first sealing surface for mating with the sealing surface of the wafer and a second sealing surface for mating with the sealing surface of the fitting. The adapter is positioned between the wafer and the fitting. The adapter further includes an inner bore having a same diameter as the bore of the wafer in some embodiments. An additional adapter is provided on a second side of the wafer in some embodiments.
An industrial process assembly for carrying a process fluid conveyed through process piping (104) includes a wafer (112) having a sealing surface (115) of a first type and a fitting (138) having a sealing surface (150) of a second type, different from the first type. The wafer (112) includes a bore (114) for carrying the process fluid and the fitting is attached to process piping (104). An adapter (160) has a first sealing surface for mating with the sealing surface of the wafer and a second sealing surface (168) for mating with the sealing surface (115) of the fitting. The adapter (160) is positioned between the wafer (112) and the fitting. The adapter (160) further includes an inner bore (174) having a same diameter as the bore (114) of the wafer (112) in some embodiments. An additional adapter (162) is provided on a second side of the wafer (112) in some embodiments.
A customizable duct mount averaging pitot tube (APT) assembly for use with a duct to measure a flow of fluid in the duct is provided. The APT assembly includes an APT primary element extending longitudinally between a first end and a second end. The APT primary element has first and second internal chambers extending longitudinally between the first and second ends. The APT primary element further includes an upstream face with an upstream opening which opens to the first internal chamber and extends from the first end to the second end, and a downstream face with a downstream opening which opens to the second internal chamber and extends from the first end to the second end. First and second duct mount flanges mount the respective first and second ends of the APT primary element to the duct when the APT primary element is inserted in the duct.
A customizable duct mount averaging pitot tube (APT) assembly (400) for use with a duct (108) to measure a flow of fluid in the duct (108) is provided. The APT assembly (400) includes an APT primary element (422) extending longitudinally between a first end (502) and a second end (504). The APT primary element (422) has first and second internal chambers extending longitudinally between the first (502) and second ends. The APT primary element (422) further includes an upstream face (530) with an upstream opening (510) which opens to the first internal chamber (515) and extends from the first end to the second end, and a downstream face (545) with a downstream opening (520) which opens to the second internal chamber (525) and extends from the first end to the second end. First and second duct mount flanges (430, 432) mount the respective first and second ends of the APT primary element to the duct when the APT primary element is inserted in the duct.
A retractable flow conditioner (105) that includes a body (126) adapted for insertion into a fluid in a confined conduit (108) upstream of a differential pressure measuring probe (109). The body (126) has at least one flow conditioning element (130). The retractable flow conditioner (105) also includes a mounting assembly (129) attached to the body (126). The mounting assembly (129) is configured to retractably mount the body (126) into the confined conduit (108).
G01F 1/40 - Détails de structure des dispositifs de contraction de la veine fluide
G01F 15/00 - Détails des appareils des groupes ou accessoires pour ces derniers, dans la mesure où de tels accessoires ou détails ne sont pas adaptés à ces types particuliers d'appareils, p. ex. pour l'indication à distance
A retractable flow conditioner that includes a body adapted for insertion into a fluid in a confined conduit upstream of a differential pressure measuring probe. The body has at least one flow conditioning element. The retractable flow conditioner also includes a mounting assembly attached to the body. The mounting assembly is configured to retractably mount the body into the confined conduit.
G01F 15/00 - Détails des appareils des groupes ou accessoires pour ces derniers, dans la mesure où de tels accessoires ou détails ne sont pas adaptés à ces types particuliers d'appareils, p. ex. pour l'indication à distance
A customizable length averaging pitot tube (APT) probe (120) for insertion into a confined conduit, such as a process pipe (108), is disclosed. The APT probe (120) includes a probe portion (122), configured to be inserted into the confined conduit (108), which includes longitudinally extending upstream (319), downstream (320) and middle (321) surfaces to form first and second fluid carrying plenums (316, 318) within the APT probe portion (122). A plurality of longitudinally arranged openings (322) are disposed along the length of the upstream surface with each opening in fluid communication with the first fluid carrying plenum (316). A plurality of longitudinally arranged openings (322) are disposed along the length of the downstream surface with each opening in fluid communication with the second fluid carrying plenum (318). A cap (123) is affixed to an end of the APT probe portion to isolate the first and second fluid carrying plenums (316, 318) at the end of the APT probe portion. An elongated body is coupled to the APT probe portion (122) and provides fluid passageways fluidically coupled to the first and second plenums (316, 318) for coupling process pressures from the first and second plenums to a pressure sensor (124).
A customizable length averaging pitot tube (APT) probe for insertion into a confined conduit is disclosed. The APT probe includes a probe portion, configured to be inserted into the confined conduit, which includes longitudinally extending upstream, downstream and middle surfaces to form first and second fluid carrying plenums within the APT probe portion. A plurality of longitudinally arranged openings are disposed along the length of the upstream surface with each opening in fluid communication with the first fluid carrying plenum. A plurality of longitudinally arranged openings are disposed along the length of the downstream surface with each opening in fluid communication with the second fluid carrying plenum. A cap is affixed to an end of the APT probe portion to isolate the first and second fluid carrying plenums. An elongated body is coupled to the APT probe portion and provides fluid passageways fluidically coupled to the first and second plenums.
G01P 5/165 - Agencement ou structure des tubes de Pitot
G01F 1/36 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques en mesurant la pression ou la différence de pression la pression ou la différence de pression étant produite par une contraction de la veine fluide
32.
PROCESS VARIABLE MEASUREMENT USING UNIVERSAL FLOW TECHNOLOGY CONNECTION PLATFORM
An apparatus (102) for measuring flow of a process fluid includes an elongate spool (110) providing a spool conduit therethrough adapted to be coupled in line with process piping (104) to receive the flow of process fluid. A meter body (112) is carried by the elongate spool and receives the spool conduit therethrough. The meter body (112) includes a flow measurement component opening (144) which extends from the spool conduit to outside of the meter body (112). A flow component (170) is configured for placement in the flow measurement component opening (144) of the meter body (1 12). A carrier (150) is configured to removably mount to the meter body (112) and couple the flow measurement component (170) to the spool conduit through the flow measurement component opening (144). A flow measurement transmitter (116) couples to the flow measurement component (170) to measure the flow of process fluid based upon an interaction between the process fluid and the flow measurement component (170).
G01F 15/18 - Supports ou moyens de raccordement pour les compteurs
G01F 1/32 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques par détection des effets dynamiques de l’écoulement utilisant des débitmètres à tourbillons
G01F 1/40 - Détails de structure des dispositifs de contraction de la veine fluide
G01F 1/58 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets électriques ou magnétiques par débitmètres électromagnétiques
G01F 1/66 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en mesurant la fréquence, le déphasage, le temps de propagation d'ondes électromagnétiques ou d'autres types d'ondes, p. ex. en utilisant des débitmètres à ultrasons
G01F 1/84 - Débitmètres massiques du type Coriolis ou gyroscopique
33.
PROCESS VARIABLE MEASUREMENT USING PRIMARY ELEMENT CONNECTION PLATFORM
An apparatus (102) for measuring a process variable of a process fluid based upon a process variable sensor measurement, includes an elongate spool (110) that provides a spool conduit therethrough adapted to be coupled in line with process piping (104) to receive a flow of process fluid. A meter body (112) is carried in the elongate spool (110) and receives the spool conduit therethrough. The meter body (112) has a primary element opening (144) which extends from the spool conduit to outside of the meter body (112). A carrier (114) is configured to removably mount to the meter body (112) and includes a primary element (170) in the spool conduit through the primary element opening (144). A process variable transmitter (116) is coupled to the primary element (170) and is configured to measure the process variable of process fluid. The meter body (112) is preferably configured to receive different types of primary elements (170) carried on the carrier (114).
A pressure measurement system for measuring pressure in a conduit has a bluff body extending into the conduit. The bluff body has an upstream opening and a downstream opening. An upstream pitot tube is slidably engaged within the bluff body and has an open end positioned in the upstream opening. A downstream pitot tube is slidably engaged within the bluff body and has an open end positioned in the downstream opening. A differential pressure sensor is fluidly coupled to the upstream pitot tube and the downstream pitot tube to measure a pressure difference between the upstream pitot tube and the downstream pitot tube.
G01P 5/16 - Mesure de la vitesse des fluides, p. ex. d'un courant atmosphériqueMesure de la vitesse de corps, p. ex. navires, aéronefs, par rapport à des fluides en mesurant les différences de pression dans le fluide en utilisant des tubes de Pitot
35.
Process variable measurement using primary element connection platform
An apparatus for measuring a process variable of a process fluid based upon a process variable sensor measurement, includes an elongate spool that provides a spool conduit therethrough adapted to be coupled in line with process piping to receive a flow of process fluid. A meter body is carried in the elongate spool and receives the spool conduit therethrough. The meter body has a primary element opening which extends from the spool conduit to outside of the meter body. A carrier is configured to removably mount to the meter body and includes a primary element in the spool conduit through the primary element opening. A process variable transmitter is coupled to the primary element and is configured to measure the process variable of process fluid. The meter body is preferably configured to receive different types of primary elements carried on the carrier.
G01F 1/34 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques en mesurant la pression ou la différence de pression
G01F 15/06 - Dispositifs d'indication ou d'enregistrement
G01F 15/14 - Revêtements, p. ex. avec un matériau spécial
G01F 15/18 - Supports ou moyens de raccordement pour les compteurs
G01F 1/32 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques par détection des effets dynamiques de l’écoulement utilisant des débitmètres à tourbillons
G01F 1/58 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets électriques ou magnétiques par débitmètres électromagnétiques
G01F 1/66 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en mesurant la fréquence, le déphasage, le temps de propagation d'ondes électromagnétiques ou d'autres types d'ondes, p. ex. en utilisant des débitmètres à ultrasons
G01F 1/84 - Débitmètres massiques du type Coriolis ou gyroscopique
36.
Process variable measurement using universal flow technology connection platform
An apparatus for measuring flow of a process fluid includes an elongate spool providing a spool conduit therethrough adapted to be coupled in line with process piping to receive the flow of process fluid. A meter body is carried by the elongate spool and receives the spool conduit therethrough. The meter body includes a flow measurement component opening which extends from the spool conduit to outside of the meter body. A flow component is configured for placement in the flow measurement component opening of the meter body. A carrier is configured to removably mount to the meter body and couple the flow measurement component to the spool conduit through the flow measurement component opening. A flow measurement transmitter couples to the flow measurement component to measure the flow of process fluid based upon an interaction between the process fluid and the flow measurement component.
G01F 1/00 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu
G01F 1/34 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques en mesurant la pression ou la différence de pression
G01F 15/18 - Supports ou moyens de raccordement pour les compteurs
G01F 15/06 - Dispositifs d'indication ou d'enregistrement
G01F 15/14 - Revêtements, p. ex. avec un matériau spécial
G01F 1/32 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques par détection des effets dynamiques de l’écoulement utilisant des débitmètres à tourbillons
G01F 1/58 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets électriques ou magnétiques par débitmètres électromagnétiques
G01F 1/66 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en mesurant la fréquence, le déphasage, le temps de propagation d'ondes électromagnétiques ou d'autres types d'ondes, p. ex. en utilisant des débitmètres à ultrasons
A pressure measurement system (100) for measuring pressure in a conduit (102) has a bluff body (128) extending into the conduit (102). The bluff body (128) has an upstream opening (132) and a downstream opening (136). An upstream pitot tube (112) is slidably engaged within the bluff body (128) and has an open end (130) positioned in the upstream opening (132). A downstream pitot tube (114) is slidably engaged within the bluff body (128) and has an open end (134) positioned in the downstream opening (136). A differential pressure sensor (106) is fluidly coupled to the upstream pitot tube (112) and the downstream pitot tube (114) to measure a pressure difference between the upstream pitot tube (112) and the downstream pitot tube (114).
G01P 5/16 - Mesure de la vitesse des fluides, p. ex. d'un courant atmosphériqueMesure de la vitesse de corps, p. ex. navires, aéronefs, par rapport à des fluides en mesurant les différences de pression dans le fluide en utilisant des tubes de Pitot
A process fluid pressure measurement system (10) is provided. The system includes a process fluid pressure transmitter (12) having a pair of process fluid ports disposed coplanar with one another on a bottom surface thereof. The process fluid pressure transmitter (12) is configured to measure a differential pressure between the pair of process fluid ports and provide an indication of the measured differential pressure over a process communication loop. A process fluid flange (18) has a first surface (36) configured to mount to the surface of the process fluid pressure transmitter (12), a second surface (34) opposed to the first surface (36), and at least one lateral sidewall (37) extending between the first and second surface (36, 34). A plurality of fins (32) are disposed proximate the lateral surface (37).
G01L 19/06 - Moyens pour empêcher la surcharge ou l'influence délétère du milieu à mesurer sur le dispositif de mesure ou vice versa
G01F 1/34 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques en mesurant la pression ou la différence de pression
F16L 23/02 - Raccords à brides les brides étant raccordées par des organes tendus axialement
39.
Process fluid flow transmitter with finned coplanar process fluid flange
A process fluid pressure measurement system is provided. The system includes a process fluid pressure transmitter having a pair of process fluid ports disposed coplanar with one another on a bottom surface thereof. The process fluid pressure transmitter is configured to measure a differential pressure between the pair of process fluid ports and provide an indication of the measured differential pressure over a process communication loop. A process fluid flange has a first surface configured to mount to the surface of the process fluid pressure transmitter, a second surface opposed to the first surface, and at least one lateral sidewall extending between the first and second surface. A plurality of fins are disposed proximate the lateral surface.
G01F 1/34 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques en mesurant la pression ou la différence de pression
G01L 19/06 - Moyens pour empêcher la surcharge ou l'influence délétère du milieu à mesurer sur le dispositif de mesure ou vice versa
F16L 23/02 - Raccords à brides les brides étant raccordées par des organes tendus axialement
G01L 19/00 - Détails ou accessoires des appareils pour la mesure de la pression permanente ou quasi permanente d'un milieu fluent dans la mesure où ces détails ou accessoires ne sont pas particuliers à des types particuliers de manomètres
40.
Roddable direct mount manifold for primary flow element
An apparatus and rodding method is disclosed for cleaning particulant matter from the interior high and low pressure fluid conducting conduits of a valve manifold and its mounting neck that are components of a process fluid flow or mass flow measuring assembly. High and low pressure fluid conducting conduits run through the longitudinal length of the manifold body with laterally extending diversion channels that conduct the high and low pressure fluid to a pressure transducer mounted on the back side of the valve manifold. Following shut down of the process fluid flow, plugs at the terminal end of the fluid channels are removed, permitting cleaning rods to be inserted into the fluid channels, without having to remove the pressure transducer and associated data transmitter from the assembly.
An apparatus and rodding method is disclosed for cleaning particular matter from the interior high and low pressure fluid conducting conduits of a valve manifold (2) and its mounting neck (6) mat are components of a process fluid flow or mass flow measuring assembly. High and low pressure fluid conducting conduits (18, 20) run through the longitudinal length of the manifold body (12) with laterally extending diversion channels that conduct the high and low pressure fluid to a pressure transducer mounted on the back side of the valve manifold (2). Following shut down of the process fluid flow, plugs at the terminal end of the fluid channels are removed, permitting cleaning rods to be inserted into the fluid channels, without having to remove the pressure transducer and associated data transmitter from the assembly.
F16K 27/00 - Structures des logementsMatériaux utilisés à cet effet
G01F 1/34 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques en mesurant la pression ou la différence de pression
G01F 1/36 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques en mesurant la pression ou la différence de pression la pression ou la différence de pression étant produite par une contraction de la veine fluide
G01F 1/40 - Détails de structure des dispositifs de contraction de la veine fluide
G01F 15/00 - Détails des appareils des groupes ou accessoires pour ces derniers, dans la mesure où de tels accessoires ou détails ne sont pas adaptés à ces types particuliers d'appareils, p. ex. pour l'indication à distance
The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for determining the point at which the distal end of the bluff body sensor of an averaging pitot tube makes anchoring contact with the inside wall of a fluid conducting conduit during insertion of the bluff body into the conduit, which method includes monitoring the amplitude of vibrations generated in the bluff body in response to the fluid flowing in the conduit by the use of an accelerometer carried by the bluff body and an associated readout instrument connected to the output of the accelerometer for displaying data responsive to the output of the accelerometer and specifically indicating a change in the sensed amplitude values which change advises that the support mode of a bluff body inserted into the conduit has altered.
G01H 1/00 - Mesure des vibrations dans des solides en utilisant la conduction directe au détecteur
G01F 1/37 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques en mesurant la pression ou la différence de pression la pression ou la différence de pression étant produite par une contraction de la veine fluide la pression ou la différence de pression étant mesurée au moyen de tubes ou de vases communiquants avec des niveaux variables de fluide, p. ex. tubes en U
44.
Acoustic sensor for averaging pitot tube installation
Apparatus and method for detecting the mounting mode of a bluff body inserted into a fluid carrying conduit by detecting and displaying the natural frequency of vibration of the bluff body caused by the pressure of the flowing fluid.
G01F 1/32 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques par détection des effets dynamiques de l’écoulement utilisant des débitmètres à tourbillons
An element of an averaging orifice plate fluid flow meter for measuring the volumetric rate of fluid flow in a conduit having an interior circumference for carrying a flow of fluid comprising, a planar flow impedance plate for disposition transversely across the interior of the conduit and perpendicular to the fluid flow, a plurality of spaced apart orifices disposed in the plate where the profile of each orifice is a segment of a circle on an arc where the arc is coincident with a portion of the interior circumference of the conduit.
G01F 1/37 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques en mesurant la pression ou la différence de pression la pression ou la différence de pression étant produite par une contraction de la veine fluide la pression ou la différence de pression étant mesurée au moyen de tubes ou de vases communiquants avec des niveaux variables de fluide, p. ex. tubes en U
An element of an averaging orifice plate fluid flow meter for measuring the volumetric rate of fluid flow in a conduit having an interior circumference for carrying a flow of fluid comprising, a planar flow impedance plate for disposition transversely across the interior of the conduit and perpendicular to the fluid flow, a plurality of spaced apart orifices disposed in the plate where the profile of each orifice is a segment of a circle on an arc where the arc is coincident with a portion of the interior circumference of the conduit.
G01F 1/37 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques en mesurant la pression ou la différence de pression la pression ou la différence de pression étant produite par une contraction de la veine fluide la pression ou la différence de pression étant mesurée au moyen de tubes ou de vases communiquants avec des niveaux variables de fluide, p. ex. tubes en U
A process flow device that includes a self-averaging orifice plate type of primary flow element with a high pressure tap located on or incorporated into its upstream surface, and a low pressure tap located on or incorporated into its downstream surface, for measuring, by a differential pressure process, the volumetric rate of fluid flow at a point in a fluid carrying conduit where the velocity profile of the fluid is asymmetric with respect to the longitudinal axis of the conduit. The improved pressure tap configuration consists of two fluid conduits, one carried by each of the downstream and upstream faces of the orifice plate, establishing fluid communication between openings in the downstream and upstream faces of the orifice plate and their respective terminal pressure ports. Location of the pressure taps on the faces of the orifice plate in this manner allows for increased resolution of the pressure signals by minimizing the effects of upstream pipe flow disturbances on pressure taps used in conjunction with conditioning orifice plate primary flow elements, especially those with higher beta ratios.
G01F 1/32 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques par détection des effets dynamiques de l’écoulement utilisant des débitmètres à tourbillons
A bottoming indication system indicates contact between an inner wall of a fluid conducting conduit and a tip of a differential pressure measuring probe. The system includes a piezoelectric device and an indicator. The piezoelectric device is affixed to the tip of the differential pressure measuring probe so that pressure exerted on the piezoelectric device by contact between the piezoelectric device and the inner wall of the conduit produces a voltage difference across the piezoelectric device. The indicator is in electrical communication with the piezoelectric device so that a voltage difference across the piezoelectric device activates the indicator to indicate contact between the inner wall of the conduit and the tip of the differential pressure measuring probe.
G01L 7/00 - Mesure de la pression permanente ou quasi permanente d’un fluide ou d’un matériau solide fluent par des éléments mécaniques ou hydrauliques sensibles à la pression
A tool for supporting and centering a flat circular orifice plate flow meter between two pipe flanges that have circumferentially spaced apart circular flange bolt holes that lie on a bolt circle and receive circular flange bolts for interconnecting the flanges, comprising a flat plate having a first edge which includes at least two points that lie on a line of curvature having a radius equal to the radius of the circular orifice plate, and at least one set of at least two tool holes sized to receive two of the bolts that interconnect the flanges.
Apparatus and method for strain gage measurement of differential pressure across a body inserted into a flowing fluid where the body includes an exterior upstream facing portion, an exterior downstream facing portion and interior surfaces. At least one first electrically resistive strain gage having connecting terminals is disposed on one or more of the interior surfaces of the upstream facing portion and at least one second electrically resistive strain gage having connecting terminals is disposed on one or more of the interior surfaces of the downstream facing portion. The first and second strain gages are electrically connected to form the legs of a full Wheatstone Bridge, the electrical output of which is directly related to the differential pressure across the inserted body.
G01F 1/32 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques par détection des effets dynamiques de l’écoulement utilisant des débitmètres à tourbillons
A venturi type of primary flow element comprising a tubular body defining a flow path having open ends and walls and including in series, a converging section, a cylindrical throat section, and a diverging section, where the bottom walls of each of said sections are in alignment and present a smooth unangled surface to flowing fluid therein.
A primary flow measuring element comprising a cylindrical body having an axis and an interior surface defining a fluid flow path and having at least one differential pressure producing segmental wedge attached to the interior surface of the cylindrical body with high and low pressure sensing ports disposed in said cylindrical body on the upstream and downstream sides of the at least one segmental wedge respectively and having at least one conditioning segmental wedge attached to the interior surface of the cylindrical body at a position upstream from the at least one differential pressure producing segmental wedge.
G01F 1/37 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques en mesurant la pression ou la différence de pression la pression ou la différence de pression étant produite par une contraction de la veine fluide la pression ou la différence de pression étant mesurée au moyen de tubes ou de vases communiquants avec des niveaux variables de fluide, p. ex. tubes en U
A tool for supporting and centering a flat circular orifice plate flow meter between two pipe flanges that have circumferentially spaced apart circular flange bolt holes that lie on a bolt circle and receive circular flange bolts for interconnecting the flanges, comprising a flat plate having a first edge which includes at least two points that lie on a line of curvature having a radius equal to the radius of the circular orifice plate, and at least one set of at least two tool holes sized to receive two of the bolts that interconnect the flanges.
An apparatus and rodding method is disclosed for cleaning particular matter from the interior high and low pressure fluid conducting conduits of a valve manifold (2) and its mounting neck (6) mat are components of a process fluid flow or mass flow measuring assembly. High and low pressure fluid conducting conduits (18, 20) run through the longitudinal length of the manifold body (12) with laterally extending diversion channels that conduct the high and low pressure fluid to a pressure transducer mounted on the back side of the valve manifold (2). Following shut down of the process fluid flow, plugs at the terminal end of the fluid channels are removed, permitting cleaning rods to be inserted into the fluid channels, without having to remove the pressure transducer and associated data transmitter from the assembly.
F16K 27/00 - Structures des logementsMatériaux utilisés à cet effet
G01F 1/34 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques en mesurant la pression ou la différence de pression
G01F 1/36 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques en mesurant la pression ou la différence de pression la pression ou la différence de pression étant produite par une contraction de la veine fluide
G01F 1/40 - Détails de structure des dispositifs de contraction de la veine fluide
G01F 15/00 - Détails des appareils des groupes ou accessoires pour ces derniers, dans la mesure où de tels accessoires ou détails ne sont pas adaptés à ces types particuliers d'appareils, p. ex. pour l'indication à distance
59.
PROCESS VARIABLE MEASUREMENT USING PRIMARY ELEMENT CONNECTION PLATFORM
An apparatus (102) for measuring a process variable of a process fluid based upon a process variable sensor measurement, includes an elongate spool (110) that provides a spool conduit therethrough adapted to be coupled in line with process piping (104) to receive a flow of process fluid. A meter body (112) is carried in the elongate spool (110) and receives the spool conduit therethrough. The meter body (112) has a primary element opening (144) which extends from the spool conduit to outside of the meter body (112). A carrier (114) is configured to removably mount to the meter body (112) and includes a primary element (170) in the spool conduit through the primary element opening (144). A process variable transmitter (116) is coupled to the primary element (170) and is configured to measure the process variable of process fluid. The meter body (112) is preferably configured to receive different types of primary elements (170) carried on the carrier (114).
An apparatus (102) for measuring flow of a process fluid includes an elongate spool (110) providing a spool conduit therethrough adapted to be coupled in line with process piping (104) to receive the flow of process fluid. A meter body (112) is carried by the elongate spool and receives the spool conduit therethrough. The meter body (112) includes a flow measurement component opening (144) which extends from the spool conduit to outside of the meter body (112). A flow component (170) is configured for placement in the flow measurement component opening (144) of the meter body (1 12). A carrier (150) is configured to removably mount to the meter body (112) and couple the flow measurement component (170) to the spool conduit through the flow measurement component opening (144). A flow measurement transmitter (116) couples to the flow measurement component (170) to measure the flow of process fluid based upon an interaction between the process fluid and the flow measurement component (170).
G01F 1/40 - Détails de structure des dispositifs de contraction de la veine fluide
G01F 1/58 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets électriques ou magnétiques par débitmètres électromagnétiques
G01F 1/84 - Débitmètres massiques du type Coriolis ou gyroscopique
G01F 15/18 - Supports ou moyens de raccordement pour les compteurs
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CONDITIONING ORIFICE PLATE WITH PIPE WALL PASSAGES
An element of an averag-ing orifice plate fluid flow meter for measuring the volumetric rate of fluid flow in a conduit having an interior cir-cumference for carrying a flow of fluid comprising, a planar flow impedance plate for disposition transversely across the interior of the conduit and perpen-dicular to the fluid flow, a plurality of spaced apart orifices disposed in the plate where the profile of each orifice is a segment of a circle on an arc where the arc is coincident with a portion of the in-terior circumference of the conduit.
G01F 1/36 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques en mesurant la pression ou la différence de pression la pression ou la différence de pression étant produite par une contraction de la veine fluide
This disclosure discloses a pressure transmitter coupling for coupling a pressure transmitter to a process fluid. The coupling comprises a valved connection flange which carries the pressure transmitter, and a main body without a valve, the main body has a process coupling face that includes a process coupling port for coupling to impulse piping. The coupling also comprises a connection flange coupling face arranged perpendicular to the process coupling face, the connection flange coupling face including a flange coupling port configured to fluidically couple to the valved connection flange which carries the pressure transmitter. A process fluid passageway is configured to extend between the process coupling port and the flange coupling port, and a portion of the process fluid passageway carried in the valveless main body extends perpendicular to the process coupling face. The coupling further comprises a rod out port aligned with the process fluid coupling port.
A differential pressure fluid flow meter element for insertion between the connecting flanges (120, 122) of conduit sections of a fluid carrying conduit (121, 123) includes a flat orifice plate (110) having a fluid contacting region (114) for positioning in a flow of fluid through the conduit and a handle (112) extending outward from an outer portion of the fluid contacting region (114). The flat orifice plate (110) includes at least one pressure port (230, 232) formed in the fluid contacting region (114) of the plate, and at least one impulse line channel (211, 213) formed in the flat orifice plate (110) and extending from one of the at least one pressure port through the handle to a corresponding transmitter interface port (214, 215). A plurality of apertures (320) formed in the handle and disposed and arranged relative to the at least one transmitter interface port (214, 215) allow mounting of the process variable transmitter (102) directly to the handle (112), with the transmitter (102) substantially perpendicular to a plane of the handle (112).
