Abstract: Processes for blending at least one finished gasoline from a refined petroleum product comprising at least one neat gasoline with ethanol and optionally butane utilizing a blend model that calculates a volumetric blend ratio comprising at least one neat gasoline, ethanol and optionally, butane. The blend model utilizes estimated values for the octane number and the volatility of the ethanol and butane when calculating the volumetric blend ratio.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an apparatus, a system, and a method for detecting and indicating the operational position of a valve of wellsite equipment. The apparatus comprises a mount portion and a housing portion. The mount is operatively coupled to a non-moving part of the valve and the housing portion is configured to receive a sensor therewithin. The sensor is configured to detect the position of a moving part of the valve and to provide an output signal indicative of the position of the moving part of the valve. The position of the moving part of the valve is indicative of the operational position of the valve. The system comprises one or more such apparatus for detecting and indicating the operational position of one or more valves on a wellsite or well pad.

Abstract: A quick-fill apparatus for use with a valve assembly, and related methods of filling a pressure vessel, are disclosed. A valve assembly may be affixed to a pressure vessel, and may include a receptacle, a fill valve and an overfill valve. Preferred examples of the apparatus comprise a body, a valve trigger pin, a vent trigger pin and a handle. A valve engagement end of the body may be releasably securable within the receptacle. At that point, moving the handle to the on position causes the valve trigger pin to force the fill valve to an open configuration, and causes the vent trigger pin to force the overfill valve to a fluid venting configuration. A rigid fill tube may be in fluid supplying communication with a fuel supply port of the body. The fill tube and the handle may be elongated and extend in a shared direction.

Abstract: Container treatment system for containers, with a transport device for transporting the containers, at least one treatment assembly for treating the containers at a first transport section of the transport device, at least one robot unit for channeling individual treated containers out and/or in at a second transport section of the transport device downstream of the first transport section, and with at least one inspection device for inspecting the individual treated containers, where the second transport section is configured to transport a container flow that is widened as compared to the first transport section so that the individual treated containers can be transported there at reduced speed and/or with reduced dynamic pressure when channeled out and/or in.

Abstract: The invention relates to a distributor device, to a method for guiding materials, and to a method for cleaning a distributor device. The distributor device for guiding materials, in particular particulate pharmaceutical solids, comprises: a process chamber (2) having at least one inlet opening (3) and having at least two outlet openings (4), a distributor element (5) for distributing the materials, wherein the distributor element (5) extends through the process chamber (2) in order to connect the inlet opening (3) to one of the outlet openings (4), wherein the distributor element (5) is arranged rotatably about an axis of rotation (6), and a cleaning apparatus (7) which is configured to clean the process chamber (2) and the distributor element (5).

Abstract: To provide a valve control device, a drive control device, and a fluid control device, which are suitable for adjusting a valve.

Abstract: Connection systems and connecting methods for transferring fluids. According to one embodiment, the connection system includes an active unit having an active connection assembly connected to a first supply conduit and a passive unit including a passive connection assembly connected to a second supply conduit. The active connection assembly includes a first connector coupled to the first supply conduit, an active sleeve externally coupled to the first connector, and sealing means fixed inside the active sleeve which, in a fluid disconnection position, surrounds the first connector, preventing the outflow of fluid from the first connector. The passive connection assembly includes a second connector connected to a second supply conduit, the active unit including drive means for causing the movement of the active sleeve between the fluid disconnection position and a fluid connection position without axially moving the first and second connectors.

Abstract: A pump control system includes an additive pump, the additive pump being fluidly coupled to a component of a hydraulic fracturing system. The system also includes an additive container, the additive container configured to provide an additive to the additive pump via a flow path. The system further includes a diversion system, arranged within the flow path between the additive pump and the component of the hydraulic fracturing system, the diversion system configured to redirected at least a portion of additive directed toward the component of the hydraulic fracturing system. The system includes a calibration system configured to receive the redirected portion of the additive, the calibration system adapted to adjust one or more operational parameters of the additive pump responsive to an evaluation of a flow parameter of the redirected portion of the additive.

Abstract: A method of raising the pressure of a natural gas stream (9) on an oil or gas producing installation (1) comprises using an existing high pressure gas stream (13) at the installation to drive the turbine (12) of a turbo-compressor unit (10). It is common on oil and gas producing installations to require the pressure of a gas stream to be increased by a small amount, e.g. to allow flare gas to be fed to the production gas train thereby avoiding flaring. This system may replace the current practice of using ejectors for this purpose since ejectors are very inefficient. However, it can be advantageous to feed the output of the turbine side (12) of the turbo-compressor (10) to an ejector which can give a small pre-boost to the low pressure natural gas (9) before it enters the compressor side (11) of the turbo-compressor (10). (FIG. 2).

Abstract: A steam control valve including a valve seat, a valve disc that is abuttable on the valve seat, a valve lifting rod that is linked to the valve disc and extends in a vertical direction, a bushing that supports the valve lifting rod slidably, a lever linked to an upper end of the valve lifting rod, and an actuator that causes the lever to pivot, in which a box section having a downward-facing opening is provided on one end side of the lever, and the box section of the lever loosely fits an overhang section on a side of the valve lifting rod.

Abstract: An aircraft engine oil filler apparatus includes a filler tube configured to be connected to an oil tank such that a bottom portion of the filler tube is disposed inside the oil tank, a valve received in the bottom portion of the filler tube movable between an open position in which the valve hydraulically connects the filler tube to the oil tank, and a closed position in which the valve hydraulically disconnects the filler tube from the oil tank, and a float disposed above the valve and operatively connected to the valve to move the valve from the open position to the closed position when oil inside the oil tank rises to a threshold level. The valve is movable independently from the float when pressure in the oil tank is greater than pressure in the filler tube. A method of operation of an oil filler apparatus is also described.

Abstract: A master controller determines a first flow setpoint for a process flow gas and/or a carrier gas flow through a first mass flow controller. The master controller obtains a back pressure setpoint of a distribution manifold and determines a second flow setpoint for the process gas flow and/or the carrier gas flow through a second mass flow controller or a back pressure controller based on the determined first flow setpoint and the obtained back pressure setpoint. The master controller controls the process gas flow and/or the carrier gas flow through the first mass flow controller to the first flow setpoint and the second mass flow controller and/or the back pressure controller to the second flow setpoint. The master controller controls the back pressure of the distribution manifold to the back pressure set point in view of a back pressure reading from a back pressure sensor of the distribution manifold.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to an apparatus, a system, and a method for detecting and indicating the operational position of a valve of wellsite equipment. The apparatus comprises a mount portion and a housing portion. The mount is operatively coupled to a non-moving part of the valve and the housing portion is configured to receive a sensor therewithin. The sensor is configured to detect the position of a moving part of the valve and to provide an output signal indicative of the position of the moving part of the valve. The position of the moving part of the valve is indicative of the operational position of the valve. The system comprises one or more such apparatus for detecting and indicating the operational position of one or more valves on a wellsite or well pad.

Abstract: A spool valve includes a sleeve and a spool arranged on an inside of a sleeve to be movable in a longitudinal direction, the sleeve being provided with an inflow port into which fluid is supplied from an external fluid supply hole, and an outflow port through which the fluid is flown to an outside of the sleeve, wherein a supply groove is formed on an outer periphery of the sleeve, and the supply groove includes an inlet space into which the fluid flows from the fluid supply hole and an outlet space formed on a side of the inflow port with respect to the inlet space in an axial direction.

Abstract: A tank valve system comprises a main valve body, an overfill protection device (OPD), a gauge drive apparatus and a fuel level indicator. The OPD and gauge drive apparatus are configured to both be inserted through a narrow neck of a fuel storage tank prior to connecting the valve body to the neck. The valve body includes a primary fuel channel and a shuttle interface channel. The OPD includes an overfill float driving an overfill shutoff valve for controlling fluid flow from the primary channel into the tank. The gauge drive apparatus includes a gauge float, a shuttle, and an elongated extension body. The gauge float is movable with respect to the extension body between an uppermost position and a lowermost position, thereby driving the shuttle. The shuttle has a gauge actuation portion transportable within the shuttle interface channel to thereby actuate the fuel level indicator.

Abstract: A device for generating pressure pulses includes a valve member disposed in a fluid passageway, the fluid passageway including a restriction, the valve member movable by an actuator relative to the restriction to generate a pressure pulse in a fluid in the fluid passageway based on varying a relative position between the valve member and the restriction and creating a differential pressure across the fluid passageway, the differential pressure applying a first force on the valve member. The device also includes a piston member in hydraulic communication with the differential pressure, the differential pressure applying a second force on the piston member, the piston member having a locomotive mechanical connection to the valve member.

Abstract: A device for regulating a throughflow and distributing a fluid in a fluid circuit, in particular a refrigerant. The device has a housing with ports for connecting to fluid lines which are connected to at least one inner volume of the housing designed as a valve chamber via a respective through opening, and at least one valve element arranged in the valve chamber with a drive element for moving the valve element relative to the housing. The at least one valve element is mounted such that it can be displaced in a linear manner in the axial direction along a longitudinal axis such that a passage for the fluid is opened between a first port designed as an inlet and a second port designed as a first outlet and/or a third port designed as a second outlet.

Abstract: An actuator (1) having two detent devices (2) which include in each case at least one terminal detent element (3) for a part (27) of a drive train, and at least one adjustment element (4, 19) which is operatively connected to the terminal detent element (3) and is specified for setting a position of the terminal detent element (3). The at least one gear unit (5, 18) is disposed between the at least one terminal detent element (3) and the at least one adjustment element (4, 19).

Abstract: Quick disconnect devices for high pressure fluid transfer, and associated systems and methods are disclosed. A representative quick disconnect system includes a first connector and a second connector. The second connector can have an opening sized and shaped to receive a first end of the first connector. The second connector can include a poppet positioned to open the first connector when the first connector is connected to the second connector. The second connector can include an inner sleeve moveable between a first position wherein the poppet head forms a fluid-tight seal with the annular seat of the inner sleeve, and a second position wherein the second end portion is open to permit fluid flow through the end portion of the inner sleeve. In some embodiments, the inner sleeve is pressure balanced in every direction.

Abstract: Automatic fluid control assemblies and methods for fire protection include an arrangement of electrically operated control points, a valve body and a controller to operate the fluid control assembly. The automatic fluid control assembly has an inlet, an outlet and a valve body to control flow between the inlet and the outlet. An electric latch includes a first electrically operated control point and a second electrically operated control point in fluid communication with a control line to control the flow of fluid from the inlet to the valve body and outlet. The methods of fluid control include controlling a plurality of electrically operated control points to perform any one of: a leak test, a trip test, a flow test, a water delivery test, and a validation test of a non-trip condition and a trip condition.