摘要:
A method for a pressurized gas system includes: a collecting step wherein condensate is collected over a duration; a detection step terminating the collecting step and detecting condensate in a region with a sensor; a discharge step over a duration, where condensate is discharged if detected in the region. When condensate is first detected, the collecting duration of the subsequent collecting steps is shortened and/or the discharge duration of the following discharge steps is lengthened and/or a degree of opening of the drainage valve in the following discharge steps is increased. When condensate is not detected, the collecting duration of the following collecting steps is lengthened and/or the discharge duration of the following discharge steps is shortened and/or a degree of opening of the drainage valve in the following discharge steps is decreased.
摘要:
A steam trap system including a steam trap having a steam inlet and a water collector that can collect water. An orifice arrangement is included having a plurality of valved orifices spaced apart from each other at different heights. Selected valved orifices can be configured to open as water in the water collector rises and reaches the height of the selected valved orifices, allowing the water to be removed from the water collector.
摘要:
An auto-drain unit for a compressed gas supply system, comprising: a first, main chamber including a liquid collection reservoir; a second, reference chamber; a discharge valve actuatable to discharge collected liquid from the liquid collection reservoir; a trigger mechanism for actuating the discharge valve; a diaphragm at least in part defining the liquid collection reservoir and the reference chamber, the diaphragm being configured to be movable under the weight of liquid collected in the liquid collection reservoir and operate the trigger mechanism when the weight of collected liquid exceeds a predetermined threshold; and a fluid conduit fluidly connecting the reference chamber to a location in the main chamber above the maximum possible liquid level therein.
摘要:
Disclosed is a method for suppressing and controlling liquid slugs and gas surges in a stream of multiphase fluid flowing from a flowline into a gas/liquid separator having a liquid outlet with a liquid flow control valve, and a gas outlet with a gas flow control valve, and a control system for monitoring said control variables and adjusting said control valves which comprises: a) Measuring at least one control variable selected from the group of the liquid level in the separator, the liquid flow rate in the liquid outlet, the gas flow rate in the gas outlet, the sum of the liquid flow rate in the liquid outlet and the gas flow rate in the gas outlet, and the fluid pressure at or near the separator; b) Entering said measurements to a control system with a controller for receiving said values as a mathematical number and responding to preset numbers; c) Said control system adjusting said liquid and gas flow control valves to reduce a difference between a selected control variable and a pre-set reference value of the selected control variable; and d) Changing the selected control variable from time to time automatically if one or more control variables reaches a pre-set value.
摘要:
Liquid slug flow in oil production well flowlines and the like is controlled by a throttling valve in the flowline upstream of a gas-liquid separator and a differential pressure gauge, densitometer or other device for measuring the presence and the volume of the slug in the flowline. The throttling valve may be actuated to throttle fluid flow into the separator in relation to the presence of the slug and the duration of the slug as determined by the slug detection device. Slug mitigation may also be controlled by throttling flow into the separator in relation to the level of liquid in the separator between a threshold level and a maximum liquid level. A third method for mitigating slug flow measures the available volume in the separator vessel and the volume of the liquid slug moving toward the separator vessel to effect proportional throttling of fluid flow. A liquid slug may be detected by a differential pressure gauge or a densitometer interposed in the flowline upstream of the throttling valve.
摘要:
An automatic drain device in an air compressor system includes an electrode sensor in a liquid collection cell. An electronic control detects an electrical change in the electrode sensor resulting from contact with liquid in the liquid collection cell and energizes a drain valve for a predetermined time effective to drain the liquid collection cell. A cycle timer triggers the energization of the drain valve when the electrode sensor fails to provide the required electrical change for a predetermined cycle time. Test inputs permit driving the electronic control to simulate sensing of liquid, and also permit energization of the drain valve without involving the remainder of the electronic control.
摘要:
An electric conductive type steam trap comprises a trap body substantially in the construction of a three-way tube connected to the exhausting end of the steam pipe; an electric solenoid provided between an orifice apparatus and the exit of the condensate; and an electric control apparatus. The first end of the trap body is connected to the steam pipe, the second end of the trap body is connected to the orifice apparatus and the third end of the trap body is connected to a condensate level detecting apparatus. The condensate level detecting apparatus will pick up the signal of the level of the generated condensate which will be fed into the electric control apparatus for actuating the electric solenoid to discharge the condensate in the exhausting end of the steam pipe.
摘要:
A steam trap to be utilized on exit tubing from steam appliances to permit return of condensed water to a boiler while simultaneously preventing return of pressurized steam. The trap comprises a sealed holding tank having a steam pipe leading from the appliance into the tank, and an upright standpipe extending vertically into the tank. The lower end of the standpipe includes a bottom opening through which the water condensate is free to pass. The upper end of the standpipe includes an electrode that is situated within the standpipe adjacent the top of the tank. A portion of the standpipe extends vertically above the top of the holding tank and is connected to a drainpipe. The pipe includes a solenoid-operated valve connected in an electrical circuit with the electrode. The electrode is located within the standpipe so that buildup of condensate within the holding tank must reach a certain level before the electrode is engaged by the accumulating condensate. Once engaged, the circuit is completed and the solenoid valve is actuated to open, allowing the condensate within the holding tank to be forced vertically through the standpipe and out the drainpipe. As the tank empties, the condensate leaves engagement with the electrode and the circuit is broken. This releases the solenoid valve and the pressurized steam is prevented from leaving the confines of the holding tank.