公开(公告)号：US09110226B1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-18

申请号：US14169839

申请日：2014-01-31

Applicant: FLUOR TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Clifford Neal Prescott ,  Bennett Woods ,  Albert Touma ,  Timothy Paul Daigle

IPC: G02B6/00 ,  G02B6/10 ,  B23P6/00

CPC classification number: G01D5/268 ,  B23P6/00 ,  G02B6/10 ,  G02B6/34 ,  G02B6/4415 ,  G02B6/50 ,  G21F5/002 ,  G21F7/00 ,  G21F7/02 ,  Y10T29/49732 ,  Y10T29/49828

Abstract: A system of monitoring a black cell environment using sensors is presented, in which the sensors can be easily replaced during a sealed period of the black cell environment. The black-cell monitoring system includes at least one sealed vessel that is disposed within the black cell environment. The vessel is configured to store a hazardous mixed substance and is sealed from the external environment for a pre-determined amount of time. The black-cell monitoring system also includes at least one tubing that extends from the outside of the vessel to the inside of the vessel. The black-cell monitoring system also includes a fiber optic cable that is disposed within the lumen of the tubing. At least a portion of the fiber optic cable is disposed within a portion of the tubing located inside the sealed vessel.

Abstract translation: 提出了使用传感器监测黑电池环境的系统，其中传感器可以在黑电池环境的密封期间容易地更换。 黑电池监控系统包括设置在黑电池环境内的至少一个密封容器。 容器被配置为存储危险的混合物质，并且与外部环境密封预定的时间量。 黑电池监控系统还包括从容器的外部延伸到容器内部的至少一个管道。 黑电池监控系统还包括设置在管腔内的光纤电缆。 光纤电缆的至少一部分设置在位于密封容器内部的管道的一部分内。

公开(公告)号：US20140374322A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-25

申请号：US14312138

申请日：2014-06-23

Applicant: Fluor Technologies Corporation

Inventor： Chilkunda K. Venkatesh

IPC: C10G7/08

CPC classification number: C10G7/00 ,  C10G2300/308 ,  C10G2300/4056 ,  Y10T29/49716

Abstract: Plants and methods are presented for crude feed pre-processing before feeding the crude feed into a crude unit or vacuum unit. Pre-processing is preferably achieved with a combination of a preflash drum and a preflash column that allows for high-temperature treatment of the liquids and separate vapor phase handling, which advantageously enables retrofitting existing plants to accommodate lighter crude feeds.

Abstract translation: 在将粗饲料加入粗单位或真空装置之前，提供了用于粗饲料预处理的植物和方法。 预处理优选通过预闪光鼓和预闪光柱的组合实现，其允许液体的高温处理和分离的气相处理，其有利地能够改造现有的植物以适应较轻的粗饲料。

公开(公告)号：US20140339815A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-20

申请号：US13898343

申请日：2013-05-20

Applicant: FLUOR TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Dennis W. Johnson ,  James Hurley Brown ,  Fred C. Smith ,  Kim Moody Jackson ,  Bradley D. Smoak

IPC: F16L51/02

CPC classification number: F16L51/00 ,  F16L51/021 ,  F16L51/025

Abstract: A contiguous duct assembly has first and second ducts that share at least one common wall element. An expansion joint is formed at the end of the contiguous duct assembly using a connector element that extends with respective portions into the internal spaces of the first and second ducts. First and second expansion fabrics are coupled to the respective portions from the inside of the ducts using fasteners that are accessible from and disposed within the internal space of the first and second ducts.

Abstract translation: 相邻的管道组件具有共享至少一个公共壁元件的第一和第二管道。 在连续的管道组件的端部处，使用连接器元件形成一个膨胀接头，该连接器元件分别延伸到第一和第二管道的内部空间中。 第一和第二膨胀织物使用可从第一和第二管道的内部空间访问并设置在第一和第二管道的内部空间内的紧固件从管道内部联接到各个部分。

公开(公告)号：US20140290485A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-02

申请号：US14226603

申请日：2014-03-26

Applicant: FLUOR TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Clifford Neal Prescott ,  Jianfeng (Jeff) Zhang

IPC: B01D19/00

CPC classification number: B01D19/0042

Abstract: Contemplated gas-liquid separators and especially subsea gas-liquid separators have a main pipe with a plurality of descending branch pipes that are fluidly coupled to the main pipe and each other such as to allow disengagement of the gas into the main pipe while liquid and sand descend into the lower ends of the branch pipes. Sand accumulation in the lower ends of the branch pipes is preferably prevented by lateral serial flow of liquid and sand from one branch pipe to the next and use of a flush liquid that is drawn from one or more branch pipes.

Abstract translation: 考虑的气液分离器，特别是海底气液分离器具有主管，其具有多个下降分支管，其流体地联接到主管，并且彼此允许气体分离成主管，同时液体和砂 下降到分支管的下端。 优选通过从一个分支管到下一个分支管的液体和沙子的横向连续流动以及从一个或多个分支管抽出的冲洗液体来防止分支管的下端中的积砂。

公开(公告)号：US20140260420A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14210061

申请日：2014-03-13

Applicant: FLUOR TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： John MAK

IPC: F25J3/02

CPC classification number: F25J3/0209 ,  F25J3/0233 ,  F25J3/0238 ,  F25J3/0242 ,  F25J2200/02 ,  F25J2200/04 ,  F25J2200/70 ,  F25J2200/72 ,  F25J2200/74 ,  F25J2200/76 ,  F25J2200/94 ,  F25J2205/04 ,  F25J2215/02 ,  F25J2215/60 ,  F25J2215/62 ,  F25J2230/60 ,  F25J2240/02 ,  F25J2245/02 ,  F25J2270/90 ,  F25J2280/02 ,  F25J2290/40

Abstract: A natural gas liquids plant uses a demethanizer and a deethanizer in a two-column or single column configuration that can be used for ethane recovery and ethane rejection. During ethane recovery, 95% ethane recovery and 99% propane recovery are achieved, while during ethane rejection the sales gas Wobbe Index requirement is maintained while maintaining 95% propane recovery. A residue gas recycle exchanger is most preferably configured to use the demethanizer overhead product to either cool a portion of the residue gas and a portion of the feed gas during ethane recovery, or to cool a portion of the feed gas using two distinct heat transfer areas to produce a feed gas reflux at significantly lower temperature.

Abstract translation: 天然气液化设备采用双塔或单柱配置的脱甲烷塔和脱乙烷塔，可用于乙烷回收和乙烷排放。 在乙烷回收期间，实现了95％的乙烷回收率和99％的丙烷回收率，而乙烷排放期间维持销售瓦斯指数的要求，同时维持95％的丙烷回收率。 残余气体循环交换器最优选构造成使用脱甲烷塔顶产物在乙烷回收过程中冷却一部分残余气体和一部分进料气体，或者使用两个不同的传热区域冷却一部分进料气体 以在显着较低的温度下产生进料气体回流。

公开(公告)号：US20140234788A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-21

申请号：US13772125

申请日：2013-02-20

Applicant: FLUOR TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Dennis W. Johnson ,  James H. Brown ,  Bo Oscarsson ,  Jon Peeples ,  Dennis Malone ,  Randy Grantz

IPC: F23N1/08 ,  F23J15/00 ,  F23L7/00

CPC classification number: F23N1/08 ,  F23J15/00 ,  F23L7/002 ,  F23L7/007 ,  Y02E20/344

Abstract: Contemplated configurations and methods are presented for effectively controlling the temperature in an oxy-fuel combustion system. Contemplated systems preferably introduce water independent of the fuel and oxygen into the combustion chamber. Water is injected through one or more nozzles, wherein water is atomized or sprayed, creating boundary layer cool zones in a boiler system and wherein water is recovered.

Abstract translation: 提出了考虑的配置和方法来有效地控制氧燃料燃烧系统中的温度。 考虑的系统优选将与燃料和氧气无关的水引入燃烧室。 水通过一个或多个喷嘴注入，其中水被雾化或喷雾，在锅炉系统中形成边界层冷区，并且回收水。

公开(公告)号：US20140180755A1

公开(公告)日：2014-06-26

申请号：US14135457

申请日：2013-12-19

Applicant: FLUOR TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Robert Prieto

IPC: G06Q50/08 ,  G06Q10/06

CPC classification number: G06Q50/08 ,  G06Q10/0635 ,  Y02P90/82

Abstract: A risk analysis system having a risk analysis engine that can identify a set of risks for a program based on a constructed program model. The program model can be based on known, historical programs using current program attribute information. The risks can be identified by executing one or more simulations using the program model. The outcome of the simulation can be used to identify individual drivers of risk, which can in turn be used to identify one or more previously undetected and unanticipated black swan-level risks facing the program.

Abstract translation: 一种具有风险分析引擎的风险分析系统，其可以基于构建的程序模型来识别程序的一组风险。 程序模型可以基于使用当前程序属性信息的已知历史程序。 可以通过使用程序模型执行一个或多个模拟来识别风险。 模拟的结果可用于识别风险的个别驱动因素，这些驱动因素又可用于识别程序面临的一个或多个以前未被发现和未预料到的黑天鹅级风险。

公开(公告)号：US20140124068A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-08

申请号：US14070994

申请日：2013-11-04

Applicant: FLUOR TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Dennis W. Johnson

IPC: G05D9/02

CPC classification number: B65D90/26 ,  B01D53/504 ,  B01D53/73 ,  Y10T137/8593

Abstract: Overflow systems are described for non-atmospheric pressure, slurry tank, which can reduce stagnation of excess flurry in an overflow pipe. In such systems, stagnation of the excess slurry in the overflow pipe is reduced via a recirculation conduit that allows for recirculation of at least a portion of the slurry from the tank. Moreover, an air capture unit collects a portion of an oxidation air from the tank. As a result, the fluid in the overflow system is representative of the aerated slurry within the tank.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于非大气压，浆液罐的溢流系统，其可以减少溢流管中多余的气流的停滞。 在这种系统中，溢流管中的多余浆料的停滞通过再循环管道减少，再循环管道允许至少一部分浆料从罐中再循环。 此外，空气捕获单元从罐收集一部分氧化空气。 结果，溢流系统中的流体代表了罐内的充气浆液。

公开(公告)号：US08544714B1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-01

申请号：US13677586

申请日：2012-11-15

Applicant: Fluor Technologies Corporation

Inventor： Chris Obaditch ,  Glenn J. Grant

IPC: B23K20/12

CPC classification number: B23K20/123 ,  B23K20/124 ,  B23K31/125

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems for providing certification of friction stir welds are disclosed. A sensor is used to collect information related to a friction stir weld. Data from the sensor is compared to threshold values provided by an extrinsic standard setting organizations using a certification engine. The certification engine subsequently produces a report on the certification status of the weld.

Abstract translation: 公开了用于提供摩擦搅拌焊接认证的方法，装置和系统。 传感器用于收集与摩擦搅拌焊接相关的信息。 将传感器的数据与使用认证引擎的外部标准设置组织提供的阈值进行比较。 认证引擎随后生成关于焊缝认证状态的报告。

公开(公告)号：US20130079426A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-28

申请号：US13624699

申请日：2012-09-21

Applicant: FLUOR TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION

Inventor： Ravi Ravikumar ,  Brian DeSousa

IPC: C07C29/00 ,  B01J19/00

CPC classification number: C10G2/32 ,  C10G2300/1014 ,  C10G2300/1025 ,  C10G2300/4056 ,  C10G2300/4081 ,  Y02P30/20

Abstract: Configurations, systems, and methods for a gas-to-liquids plant are presented in which the energy demand for natural gas reformation is provided at least in part by biomass gasification to reduce or eliminate net carbon emissions. Preferred plants, systems, and methods may recycle various process streams to further reduce water demand, improve the hydrogen/carbon ratio of a feed stream to a Fischer-Tropsch process, and recover and/or recycle carbon dioxide.

Abstract translation: 提出了一种瓦斯对液化设备的配置，系统和方法，其中天然气改造的能源需求至少部分由生物质气化提供，以减少或消除净碳排放。 优选的植物，系统和方法可回收各种工艺流以进一步减少需水量，提高进料流与费 - 托方法的氢/碳比，以及回收和/或再循环二氧化碳。