Abstract:
A method for cleaning a reactor, the method including circulating a fluid inside the reactor, pumping the fluid from the reactor into an inlet of a tank cleaner, and removing solids from the fluid to produce a clean fluid. The method further includes transferring the clean fluid to the reactor and transferring pneumatically the removed solids to a pressurized vessel. Also, a method for transferring spent granular material, the method including providing a vacuum system disposed at a hydrocarbon production site to remove spent material from a reactor, transferring the spent material through the vacuum system into a pressurized vessel, and conveying pneumatically the spent material from the pressurized vessel to a second pressurized vessel.
Abstract:
A vacuum break valve structure for an internal floating cover of a liquid storage tank and a method for preventing negative pressure buildup on an underside of an internal floating cover in a liquid storage tank. The vacuum break valve structure comprising a valve seat connected to said cover and defining an opening through said cover; a float valve not connected to the valve seat and disposed for substantially free movement under buoyancy between an open state and a closed state; wherein in the closed state the float valve contacts the valve seat and in the open state there is a passageway between the float valve and the valve seat.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a storage tank for a liquid, which comprises a bottom and upright walls and which can be closed by means of a cover element that floats on the liquid, which cover element substantially abuts against the upright walls with its circumferential edge, whilst determining means are present for determining the liquid level in the tank. To get an adequate perception of the position both of the liquid surface and of the cover element floating thereon, the storage tank is according to the present invention provided with detection means, which detect the position of the cover element in the storage tank.
Abstract:
An improved storage tank for petrol or other liquid fuel for bulk depots, An improved storage tank (51 ) for petrol or other liquid fuel for bulk depots, service stations, automobiles, motorcycles and other vehicles comprising a main tank body of predetermined design and size, an inlet pipe (52), an outlet pipe (54) and a vent tube (53), said storage tan (51) accommodates a bag (55) made of flexile non-corrosive, non-soluble substance to said fuel, said bag (55) being attached to said vent (53) tube so that flow of air takes place only inside said bag (55) and it does not come in contact with the petrol or other liquid fuel; thus preventing moisture and dust from entering into the storage tank (51 ).
Abstract:
An improved storage tank for petrol or other liquid fuel for bulk depots, service stations, automobiles, motorcycles and other vehicles comprising a main tank body of predetermined design and size, an inlet pipe, an outlet pipe and a vent tube, said storage tank accommodates a bag made of flexile non-corrosive, non-soluble substance to said fuel, said bag being attached to said vent tube so tHat flow of air takes place only inside said bag and it does not come in contact with the petrol or other liquid fuel; thus preventing moisture and dust from entering into the storage tank.
Abstract:
An electrically conductive confined space ventilation conduit (31) formed of a substantially rigid non-metallic conductive material, such as plastic, and a related process for ventilating an enclosure accessed by a manhole or other port. In one embodiment, the conduit has a pair of outer cylindrical sections (22) and a central section (20) having a cross-sectional shape of a crescent or a segment of a circle where it passes through a port. Intermediate sections (21) of varying cross-section connect the central section to the cylindrical outer sections so that the outer sections are offset from the axis of the manhole. The central section (20) is preferably configured to obstruct no more than about 10 percent of a standard manhole opening, while causing either no air flow rate reduction, or a reduction of no more than about 10 percent as compared to the flow rate through a cylindrical conduit similar to said outer sections. The conduit is preferably formed of a conductive or electrically dissipative polyethylene ground. In a preferred embodiment, a connecting device for connecting the conduit to electrical ground is connected to the conduit. A grounding circuit kit and method of grounding the conduit is also disclosed.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a safety-container assembly (10) for receiving hazardous liquids, in particular an organic peroxide (OP). According to the invention, the safety-container assembly (10) has receiving chambers (12, 14), which are separated from one another. At least one first receiving chamber (12) receives the hazardous liquid (OP) and at least one second receiving chamber (14) receives an additional liquid (V) that can be mixed with the hazardous liquid (OP) to reduce potential dangers, in particular a liquid (V) for diluting and/or neutralizing the hazardous liquid (OP). At least one connection (106), which is closed by at least one safety mechanism (16), is provided between the receiving chambers (12, 14). Said mechanism opens the connection(s) (106) if danger is present, allowing the liquids to mix (OP, V).
Abstract:
The invention is a relief device (100) for a high-pressure gas container (10), comprising a main body (102) having a uniform outer circumference that defines a bore (116). Within the bore (116) is a rupture disc (120) for relieving to the atmosphere the container's contents when the container (10) reaches a certain pressure. The relief device (100) is coupled to the high-pressure gas container (10) via a threaded connection (101). The bore comprises a primary bore (104) coaxial with the main body's main axis and a secondary bore (106) containing the rupture disc (120), each bore being in fluid communication with one another. An adapter (114), threaded at its upstream end to engage corresponding threads in the secondary bore (106), retains the rupture disc (120) within the secondary bore (106). A shear ring (122) between the adapter (114) and the rupture disc (120) facilitates rupturing of the rupture disc (120).
Abstract:
A rollover mechanism (3) for a pressure valve (1) is disclosed which is ideally adapted for use on mobile petrol tankers and other tankers for volatile liquids. The valve (1) comprises a valve seat (32) and a sealing means (18) which can be urged against the valve seat (32) to form a seal and prevent any fluid within the tanker from escaping through the valve (1) in the event of a rollover. Such valves (1) allow for pressure release therethrough under normal operating circumstances as fluid within the tanker often evaporates and pressure within said tanker can increase. The inventive valve (1) comprises a pendulum (10) mounted at an intermediate point along its length and having a pendulous weight (8) at one end and an arcuate contact pad (4) at the other. A float arrangement (37) for such a rollover valve (1) is also disclosed wherein a feed tube (36) is connected to the valve (1) beyond the valve seat (32) so that pressure can still be released through the valve (1) even when it is closed as a result of a rollover and the flu id pressure.
Abstract:
A safety vent (10) for a railroad tank car has a housing (12) mounted about an opening on the top of the car. The housing body defines a cavity which contains a surge protector (16) and a rupture disk (18). The rupture disk (18) is designed to open at a know pressure and allow controlled venting of the pressure in the car. A securement cap (20) threaded into the cavity centers the rupture disk (18) in a seat formed in the surge protector (16). Removal of the securement cap (20) provides quick, easy access to the rupture disk (18) and surge protector (16) for inspection and replacement without removing the housing body.