BLIND FLANGE AND METHOD OF INSTALLING SAME FOR ISOLATING HAZARDOUS ENERGY WITHIN A FACILITY

    公开(公告)号:US20190219212A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-07-18

    申请号:US16242702

    申请日:2019-01-08

    Inventor: Jason KLASSEN

    CPC classification number: F16L55/115 F16L23/032

    Abstract: Implementations of the present disclosure relate to a blind flange and a method of installing same for isolating hazardous energy in order to provide a safe environment for workers to conduct maintenance or repair work on a facility. The blind flange has a body that defines one or more modified bores. The one or more modified bores are alignable with flanged-connection apertures of one side of a flanged connection. The one or more modified bores are configured to receive and releasably hold a connection member therein, so as to connect to only one side of the flanged connection. The modified bores allow a blind flanged-connection to be disassembled and reassemble in less time than known blind flanged-connections when one side of the blind flanged-connection is disconnected from the blind flanged-connection. Furthermore, the blind flange of the present disclosure allows the blind flange to remain connected to one side of a flanged connection while the other side is disconnected.

    APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TREATING WASTEWATER
    132.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190071339A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-03-07

    申请号:US15693766

    申请日:2017-09-01

    Abstract: Implementations of the present disclosure relate to an apparatus and a method for reducing a selenium-content of a fluid-input stream. The present disclosure includes components and steps for performing chemical modifications of a fluid-input stream and further components and steps for performing physical modifications of a chemically-manipulated fluid stream. When the fluid-input stream has a selenium content the chemical modification of the fluid-input stream drives at least a portion of the selenium content into a selenium-containing solids phase. The chemical modifications include at least oxidation, coagulation, chelation and flocculation. The present disclosure also includes components and steps for performing physical modifications that separate and remove some or all of the selenium-containing solids phase from the liquid phase, which reduces the selenium content of the liquid phase.

    COKER-FRACTIONATOR UNIT AND PROCESS FOR OPERATING SAME

    公开(公告)号:US20180312761A1

    公开(公告)日:2018-11-01

    申请号:US15963364

    申请日:2018-04-26

    Abstract: A process for operating a thermal or catalytic cracking unit is described, The process entails generating a product that includes cracked hydrocarbon vapor and solid coke-particles from a heavy hydrocarbon input. The product is communicated towards a fractionator and a quench liquid is introduced into the product for creating a two-phase flow of cracked hydrocarbon vapor and the quench liquid with solid coke-particles entrained in the quench liquid. The two-phase flow is introduced into the fractionator and the cracked hydrocarbon vapor are separated from the quench liquid and the solid coke-particles entrained therein by gravity separation. The two-phase flow can reduce or remove the requirement of a wash zone within the fractionator. A recirculation loop is included in a wash-zone circulation system. The recirculation loop bypasses one or more spray headers of the wash zone and returns to a first end of the wash-zone circulation system.

    SPRAY OIL AND METHOD OF USE THEROF FOR CONTROLLING TURFGRASS PESTS

    公开(公告)号:US20170223951A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-08-10

    申请号:US15435849

    申请日:2017-02-17

    Inventor: Michael Fefer

    CPC classification number: A01N25/04 A01N27/00 A01N61/02 A01N25/30 A01N2300/00

    Abstract: A paraffinic spray oil and a method of using the spray oil for controlling turfgrass pests is disclosed. The spray oil comprises paraffinic oil and a quick break emulsifier, which is formulated as an oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion for use. The paraffinic oil and emulsifier are present in a weight ratio ranging from about 95:5 to about 99.95:0.05, and preferably from about 98.5:1.5 to about 99.9:0.1. When applied to turfgrass, the O/W emulsion quickly releases the oil phase upon application to the turfgrass to contact pests thereon. When provided at sufficient paraffinic oil dosages, generally at least about 0.5 gal oil/acre and preferably in the range of about 0.5 gal/acre to about 60 gal/acre, the spray oil is effective in controlling a variety of turfgrass pests, particularly insect and fungal pests, with little or no phytotoxic effects. Further, use of the spray oil as indicated for controlling turfgrass pests also enhances the growth of turfgrass.

    Oil sand slurry transportation system and method for variable slurry flow rates
    137.
    发明授权
    Oil sand slurry transportation system and method for variable slurry flow rates 有权
    油砂浆料输送系统和可变浆料流量的方法

    公开(公告)号:US09525375B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-20

    申请号:US14470696

    申请日:2014-08-27

    Inventor: Mark L. Odegard

    Abstract: Provided is a system for transporting an oil sand slurry, comprising a pump, upstream and downstream lines, a shaft connectable to the pump, a driving mechanism driving the pump and a regulator for regulating the torque applied to the shaft between positive and negative torque modes, to pump the slurry at higher or lower flow rates. Also provided is a method comprising pumping the slurry through a pipeline using a pump driven by a motorized shaft and adjusting the flow rate of the slurry by varying the torque applied to the motorized shaft between positive and negative torque modes. The oil sand slurry transportation system and method enable positive head (regular pump action) for normal and high flow rates and negative head (pump brake action) for low flow rates, which reduces system energy loss, pipeline wear, vapor breakout and sanding off.

    Abstract translation: 提供一种输送油砂浆料的系统,包括泵,上游和下游管线,可连接到泵的轴,驱动泵的驱动机构和用于调节在正转矩模式和负转矩模式之间施加到轴的转矩的调节器 以更高或更低的流速泵送浆料。 还提供了一种方法,包括使用由电动轴驱动的泵将浆料泵送通过管道,并通过改变在正转矩模式和负转矩模式之间施加到电动轴上的转矩来调节浆料的流速。 油砂浆运输系统和方法能够实现正常流量和正流量(正常泵动作),负流量(泵制动作用)低流量,减少系统能量损失,管道磨损,蒸汽断裂和打磨。

    Spray Oil And Method Of Use Thereof For Controlling Turfgrass Pests
    138.
    发明申请
    Spray Oil And Method Of Use Thereof For Controlling Turfgrass Pests 审中-公开
    喷油及其使用方法,用于控制草坪虫害

    公开(公告)号:US20160198723A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-07-14

    申请号:US15074919

    申请日:2016-03-18

    Inventor: Michael Fefer

    CPC classification number: A01N25/04 A01N27/00 A01N61/02 A01N25/30 A01N2300/00

    Abstract: A paraffinic spray oil and a method of using the same for controlling turfgrass pests is disclosed. The spray oil comprises paraffinic oil and a quick break emulsifier formulated as an oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion for use. The paraffinic oil and emulsifier are present in a weight ratio ranging from about 95:5 to about 99.95:0.05, preferably from about 98.5:1.5 to about 99.9:0.1. When applied to turfgrass, the O/W emulsion quickly releases the oil phase upon application to the turfgrass to contact pests thereon. When provided at sufficient paraffinic oil dosages, generally at least about 0.5 gal oil/acre and preferably in the range of about 0.5 gal/acre to about 60 gal/acre, the spray oil is effective in controlling a variety of turfgrass pests, particularly insect and fungal pests, with little or no phytotoxic effects. Further, use of the spray oil as indicated for controlling turfgrass pests also enhances the growth of turfgrass.

    Abstract translation: 公开了一种石蜡喷雾油及其用于控制​​草坪草害虫的方法。 喷雾油包括链烷烃油和配制为使用的水包油(O / W)乳液的快速破乳化剂。 石蜡油和乳化剂以约95:5至约99.95:0.05,优选约98.5:1.5至约99.9:0.1的重量比存在。 当施用于草坪草时,O / W乳液在施用于草坪草时迅速释放油相以接触害虫。 当以足够的石蜡油剂量提供时,通常至少约0.5加仑油/英亩,优选在约0.5加仑/英亩至约60加仑/英亩的范围内,喷雾油有效地控制各种草坪草害虫,特别是昆虫 和真菌害虫,几乎没有或没有植物毒性作用。 此外,如用于控制草坪草害虫的喷雾油的使用也增强了草坪草的生长。

    In situ gravity drainage system and method for extracting bitumen from alternative pay regions
    139.
    发明授权
    In situ gravity drainage system and method for extracting bitumen from alternative pay regions 有权
    原位重力排水系统和从替代工资区提取沥青的方法

    公开(公告)号:US09316097B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-04-19

    申请号:US14480338

    申请日:2014-09-08

    Abstract: A system and method are provided for recovering bitumen from a bitumen reserve. The method includes recovering bitumen from an alternative pay region in the bitumen reserve via gravity drainage using an inclined horizontally drilled well drilled from a drainage pit upwardly into the bitumen reserve. The drainage pit has been excavated into an area of an underlying formation that is, at least in part, adjacent to and underlying the bitumen reserve. The alternative pay region includes a region unsuitable for recovering bitumen by surface mining or by in situ recovery using wells that produce bitumen to ground level above the alternative pay region.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于从沥青储备中回收沥青的系统和方法。 该方法包括使用从排水坑向上钻入沥青储备区的倾斜水平钻井,通过重力排水从沥青储备中的替代工资区域中回收沥青。 排水坑已被挖掘到至少部分邻近沥青储备的基础地层的一个区域。 替代工资区域包括不适合通过地面采矿回收沥青的区域,或者使用在替代工资区域以上产生沥青至地面的井的原位回收。

    IN SITU GRAVITY DRAINAGE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXTRACTING BITUMEN FROM ALTERNATIVE PAY REGIONS
    140.
    发明申请
    IN SITU GRAVITY DRAINAGE SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXTRACTING BITUMEN FROM ALTERNATIVE PAY REGIONS 有权
    现代重力排水系统和从替代性支付地区提取铋的方法

    公开(公告)号:US20160069171A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-10

    申请号:US14480338

    申请日:2014-09-08

    Abstract: A system and method are provided for recovering bitumen from a bitumen reserve. The method includes recovering bitumen from an alternative pay region in the bitumen reserve via gravity drainage using an inclined horizontally drilled well drilled from a drainage pit upwardly into the bitumen reserve. The drainage pit has been excavated into an area of an underlying formation that is, at least in part, adjacent to and underlying the bitumen reserve. The alternative pay region includes a region unsuitable for recovering bitumen by surface mining or by in situ recovery using wells that produce bitumen to ground level above the alternative pay region.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于从沥青储备中回收沥青的系统和方法。 该方法包括使用从排水坑向上钻入沥青储备区的倾斜水平钻井,通过重力排水从沥青储备中的替代工资区域中回收沥青。 排水坑已被挖掘到至少部分邻近沥青储备的基础地层的一个区域。 替代工资区域包括不适合通过地面采矿回收沥青的区域,或者使用在替代工资区域以上产生沥青至地面的井的原位回收。

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