Abstract: This disclosure provides a sensor assembly. The sensor assembly, in one aspect, includes a flange housing, the flange housing including a mating surface for engaging a wellhead and an opposing surface, an interior cavity extending into the flange housing from the mating surface, and an exterior cavity extending into the flange housing from the opposing surface. The sensor assembly, according to this aspect, further includes a connector in sealed engagement with the flange housing proximate the exterior cavity, and a control line extending into the interior cavity through the connector. The sensor assembly, according to this aspect, further includes a sensor coupled to an exposed end of the control line proximate the interior cavity, the control line slidable within the connector, the exterior cavity and the interior cavity to move the sensor between a retracted position and an expanded position to accommodate different thickness wellheads.

Abstract: A check valve bleed assembly eliminates the requirement for a person to enter the red zone when bleeding the grease out of a gate or other valve. A gas or other fluid is provided to the check valve bleed assembly. The gas or other fluid acts upon the surface driving a pin into the associated check valve with sufficient force to overcome the resistance of the object sitting on a seat and moves the object off of the seat. The force is maintained as long as is necessary. Usually, the check valve is held open until the gate transitions into the gate's associated gate recess thereby displacing the grease within the gate recess through the check valve, into the check valve bleed assembly, and finally to a waste collection tube. In some embodiments a gate valve greasing access port is included in the check valve bleed assembly such that grease may be injected into the check valve bleed assembly.

Abstract: A system including a valve. The valve includes a valve body having an interior volume and a bore along a first axis. A stem extends along a second axis and a flow control element couples to the stem. The stem selectively moves the flow control element through the interior volume between a closed position and an open position relative to the bore. A valve insert system retains a pressurized lubricant in the interior volume.

Abstract: A sealing unit for a drive shaft driving a working fluid; the sealing unit comprising a sleeve attached to the drive shaft and a gland attached to the housing, a static seal ring attached to the gland and in close proximity to the sleeve, and a stuffing box about the static seal ring, fibrous packing seal blocking the distal and proximal ends of the stuffing box and a first sealant comprising a viscous, non-Newtonian fluid that is injected into the stuffing box under a first pressure exceeding the pressure of the working fluid; the sealing unit further comprising an inner fluid seal of a Newtonian fluid between the first sealant and the drive shaft upstream of the first sealant, such that the Newtonian fluid seal is kept at a pressure slightly higher than the pressure of the working fluid and prevents the working fluid from reaching the first sealant.

Abstract: An electrohydraulic system includes an output shaft, a hydraulic piston, and a preload device. The output shaft rotationally drives the valve and extends along a first axis. The hydraulic piston extends along a second axis perpendicular to the first axis, is actuated by a pressure medium, and rotates the output shaft. The preload device stores energy via preloading of an elastic element, which extends along a third axis, by a hydraulic cylinder and to transmit the energy to the output shaft in the event of a fault. The hydraulic piston is guided into first and second cylinder housings, and at least one of the cylinder housings is connected to the hydraulic cylinder. A check valve is arranged between the cylinder housing and the hydraulic cylinder, and is configured to decouple the preload device from the hydraulic piston, the blocking direction going from the hydraulic cylinder to the cylinder housing.

Abstract: A method for installing a valve for use in oil and gas production or similar applications includes inserting seats and biasing members into a cavity of the valve and causing the seats to moving axially apart from each other, such that the biasing members are compressed and the flow barrier of the valve may be installed between the seats.

Abstract: An electrically operated valve capable of quickly achieving reliable switching between multiple flow paths. The electrically operated valve includes a driving mechanism, an executing mechanism and a valve body assembly, wherein the driving mechanism includes a bushing and an output shaft located in the bushing, the executing mechanism includes a valve stem connected to the output shaft and a valve core connected to the valve stem, and the valve core is provided with a first flow channel and a second flow channel; the valve body assembly includes a valve body and a valve seat, the bushing forms a space isolated from the outside, the output shaft and a connecting portion between the valve stem and the output shaft are located in this space, and the valve body has a cavity, four through holes and a plug port.

Abstract: Improved apparatuses, systems, and methods for sealing a frac valve using pressurized fluid to drive one or more seal assemblies into sealing contact with a valve gate without substantial relative movement of the seal assembly components. In some embodiments, the improved apparatuses, systems, and methods provide a sealant to the face of the valve gate to ensure a fluid tight seal, a plurality of biased springs to ensure the seal assemblies are positioned properly to create a fluid tight seal, a shield to prevent fluids, particulates, and/or other materials from interfering with the operation of or damaging the seal assemblies, and/or a recess for receiving fluids, particulates, and/or other materials that would otherwise interfere with a fluid-tight seal or cause damage to the seal assemblies or valve gate.

Abstract: A welding structure includes, in a cross-section of the first member and the second member when they are seen from an axial direction of the insertion hole, a plurality of welding spots, an outer periphery of the welding spots are each formed with a curve-shaped portion and two side-face portions. When two intersections where the outer side-face portion on the outer periphery of the both-end welding spots and the outer periphery of the second member intersect are defined as a first intersection and a second intersection, a weld angle formed by a first linear line linking the first intersection with a sectional center of the second member and a second linear line linking the second intersection with the sectional center of the second member is set to a first predetermined angle or more.

Abstract: An embodiment includes a gate valve comprising: a valve body including a cavity coupled to a channel having proximal and distal portions; a gate to seal and unseal the channel; proximal and distal seats adjacent the gate; wherein (a) the proximal seat traverses towards the gate and stops at a first position when the gate is closing and the proximal channel portion is more highly pressurized than the cavity, and (b) the distal seat slides away from the gate and stops at a second position when the gate is closing and the cavity is more heavily pressurized than the distal channel portion. Other embodiments are described herein.

Abstract: Improved valve assemblies (e.g., multi-position valve assemblies) are provided. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for high efficiency multi-position rotary backwash valve assemblies. In exemplary embodiments, the present disclosure provides for a four-position rotary high efficiency valve assembly for a swimming pool or spa filter. The present disclosure provides multi-position valve assemblies having infrequent maintenance and allowing for user-friendly service. The present disclosure provides for improved multi-position valve assemblies and related features, systems and methods of use. Improved, convenient and effective systems and methods for utilizing improved multi-position valve assemblies (e.g., high efficiency multi-position rotary backwash valve assemblies) are provided. The valve assembly can be utilized in fluid systems as a flow control assembly (e.g., as a backwash valve associated with a pool or spa filter).

Abstract: A ball valve positioned between a first line and a second line includes a housing and a ball disposed a ball disposed within the housing. The ball includes a bore and is configured to rotate between an open position and a closed position. The ball valve also includes an annular seat disposed between the housing and the ball. The annular seat includes a first annular sealing ring extending circumferentially about a radially-outer surface of the annular seat and an axially-extending passageway extending through the annular seat to enable fluid flow from a valve cavity to an annular space between the annular seat and the housing. The first annular sealing ring, the axially-extending passageway, and the annular space facilitate movement of the annular seat away from the ball as the ball rotates from the closed position toward the open position.

Abstract: A structure and method for fastening a ball seat for a ball valve, a trunnion ball valve, and a hydrogen station using the ball valve, in which a stepped part is positioned medially in each of inner and outer peripheral surfaces of a resin-made annular seat body, with a seat part on a tip side and a holding part on a rear end side; an attachment groove defined by inner and outer cylinders having a ring-shaped swaging edge part at a tip of a seat retainer; the holding part being attached to the attachment groove; and the swaging edge part of the inner and outer cylinders being in contact with and fixed by being swaged to the stepped part so as to cause the seat part to protrude farther than a swaging position.

Abstract: A valve includes an annular body defining a body bore. An annular valve seat is positioned in the body bore and an annular groove is defined in a portion of the annular sealing surface. A rotatable valve element is positioned in the body bore. With the valve element in a closed and an unpressurized condition, the annular groove is deformed and a first groove gap is defined in the annular groove adjacent to the first disc face and a second groove gap is defined in the annular groove adjacent to the second disc face. With the valve element closed and in a pressurized condition, the annular groove is deformed and a third groove gap is defined in the annular groove adjacent to the first disc face. A volume of the third groove gap is greater than a volume of the first groove gap and second groove gap.

Abstract: A direct-action-type electrically-operated valve comprises a valve base provided with a valve cavity, a motor disposed on the upper end the valve base, and a screw rod. The screw rod is fitted and connected to a nut by means of threads. The nut is connected to a spool. Axial positions of a rotor of the motor and the valve base are relatively fixed. The upper end of the screw rod is fixedly connected to the rotor. Driven by the nut, the spool moves along the axial direction of the valve cavity to open or close a valve opening disposed on the valve base. The spool is a tubular structure provided with a balancing channel, and a seal piece for dividing the valve cavity into two independent cavities is disposed on the periphery of the spool.

Abstract: A valve assembly for modulating flow of a fluid through a valve may include a plunger, a flange with an orifice, a first disc with an orifice, a second disc, a gasket in contact with both the flange and the first disc, three bearing members disposed between the first disc and the flange. The three bearing members define a position and orientation of the first disc with respect to the flange, and separate the first disc from the flange, thereby defining a gap between the flange and said disc. The plunger displaces the second disc surfaces from a first position to a second position.

Abstract: A valve assembly for managing a flow of fluids in hydrocarbon development and production operations includes a valve body having an internal body cavity and a body bore intersecting the body cavity. A valve plug is located within the body cavity and is rotatable between an open position and a closed position. A sleeve is located between the valve plug and the valve body and is rotationally fixed to the valve body and remains rotationally static relative to the valve body as the valve plug rotates. A seal groove is located on a sidewall surface of the sleeve and circumscribes one of the sleeve openings. A seal assembly has a seal ring that is U shaped in cross section with an inner leg that engages the seal groove and an outer leg that extends out of the seal groove and engages one of the valve body and the valve plug.

Abstract: A fuel efficient grill that permits effective direct and indirect cooking, permits movement of the fuel grate and has uniquely shaped air intake slots is provided. Also provided is a hinged deflector or diffuser plate and an adjustable top vent assembly.

Abstract: A double-piston-effect valve includes two valve seats symmetrically arranged in two valve endcaps at two sides, respectively. A piston ring is arranged on a rear of each of the valve seats, an inner O-ring groove is provided in the piston ring along an inner circumferential direction, an outer O-ring groove is arranged in the piston ring along an outer circumferential direction, an O-ring is fitted in each of the inner O-ring groove and the outer O-ring groove, and two semi-circular notches are symmetrically provided in a protruding portion of the piston ring.

Abstract: A flow rate control valve in which a valve body can be assembled and removed to a driving source. Where a valve body is assembled to a motor, a moving member is screwed to one end of a rotating shaft, the moving member is inserted into the valve member, the valve member is abutted on a locking portion, the valve member is prevented from coming off from the moving member, the valve member is disposed to an energizing member provided in the body, and the valve body can be assembled to the motor. Where the valve body is removed, the valve member prevented from coming off is pulled out from the body with the moving member, the valve member is removed from the moving member by releasing coming-off prevention of the valve member, further the moving member is removed from the rotating shaft, and the valve body can be removed.

Abstract: Fluid control valve including a valve body and an energizing member. The body is engaged with one end of a rotating shaft and moves along an axial direction of the shaft based on shaft rotation. The body opens and closes a first opening by the outer periphery, and one end comes into contact with and separates from a second opening. The member energizes the body on another end side of the shaft. A portion abutting on the second opening and a flow passage in which a fluid flows are at the one end of the body in the case where the first opening is fully closed. Since a valve-closed position of the body can be secured, and fluid flows in the flow passage, when a low flow rate is controlled, a stable flow rate is secured without closing the second opening which is a suction port in a valve-closed position.

Abstract: A seat system for a coke drum deheading valve can include a groove in the surface of the seat for supplying a lubricant to the surface of the seat. Various channels can be formed in the body of the seat that connect to the groove. In this way, lubricant can be flowed through the channels and into the groove to provide lubrication between the surface of the seat and the blind. The seat system can also include a split ring packing gland to facilitate the formation of a seal within the deheading valve. The split ring packing gland can be used to retain and compress packing positioned between a retaining ring and a dynamic seat such that when the packing is compressed, an improved seal is formed. By improving the seal, less steam can be required during the delayed coking process thereby increasing the efficiency of the system.

Abstract: A patient interface system for delivering a gas to a patient includes a patient interface device that includes at least one inhalation valve and at least one exhalation valve. The system also includes a venturi device that has at least one port for connection to a gas source. The venturi device has at least one primary air entrainment window and at least one secondary air entrainment window which is downstream of the at least one primary air entrainment window. The inhalation valve is disposed between: (1) the main body and (2) the primary and secondary air entrainment windows of the venturi device. At least one of the primary air entrainment window and secondary air entrainment window includes a means for closing the respective window, thereby changing a degree at which the respective window is open and changing a flow rate of the air flowing through the respective window.

Abstract: An intelligent condensate management system for purging and cleaning an air conditioning condensate drainage system, the intelligent condensate management system comprises a housing, the housing having an inlet and an outlet; a primary condensate flow line providing a flow path between the housing inlet and outlet, the primary condensate flow line having a check valve; a flush line providing a flow path between the housing inlet and outlet parallel to the primary condensate flow line, the flush line having a pump, wherein an inlet to the flush line is connected to a lower portion of the housing inlet; a logic panel for actuating the pump between a standby mode and a flushing mode; wherein the check valve is configured to allow flow from the housing inlet to the housing outlet; wherein actuating the pump to a flushing mode causes the check valve to close. Also described are methods to flush a condensate drain system.

Abstract: A typical rotary face seal employs a seal ring rotating relative to a sealing surface and also employs means to urge the seal ring towards the sealing surface in order to effect a seal. The seal ring may itself comprise a seal face bonded to a backing ring. In certain applications, the seal face may deform significantly as a result of the temperature variations experienced and an undesirable crowning of the seal face may occur. Such crowning may be reduced by employing an improved seal ring with anti-crowning features in which the thickness of an edge of the seal face is different from that in the middle of the seal face, or in which a relief slot is employed in the seal face. The improved seal ring is particularly suited for rotary face seals used in a rotary valve in a rotary gas separation device.

Abstract: A diverter damper seal land for installation in a flue gas duct defined by a casing wall, the diverter damper seal land includes: a front seal land and a rear seal land, the front seal land is mountable in the duct by a connection between the base edge and the casing wall and the rear seal land is connected at its base edge to the inner edge of the front seal land and spaced back and radially inwardly from the front seal such that it protrudes radially inwardly behind the front seal land. Another diverter damper seal land assembly includes: a seal land including a front seal land and a rear seal land; a first gusset; and a second gusset spaced from the first gusset, the first and second gussets connected to the casing wall and positioned at the back side of the front seal land to support the seal land in an operative position in the duct.

Abstract: The invention relates to a dispersing device wherein the dispersed material has a variable throughput comprising a jet disperser which comprises at least one inlet for the materials to be dispersed, a chamber with a multiciplicity of openings arranged in rows along the chamber wall, which lead into an outlet chamber, and an outlet for the finally dispersed material, wherein the chamber comprises a displaceably mounted piston which, depending on its position within the chamber, partially or completely shuts off a specific number of the openings for the passage of the flow os dispersed material.

Abstract: In order to free a seized valve, an inspection port is formed in a wall of the valve body and the areas where the valve is seized are determined. One or more injection ports are formed in the valve body adjacent to the seized portions of the valve, pressurized fluid (preferably an insoluble lubricant having a very high cone penetration) is injected through the or each injection port and the injection ports are then closed.

Abstract: A plug valve is provided that may be lubricated while in service. The invention provides a high-pressure valve having a valve body containing a plug allowing bi-directional flow and moveable between an open and closed flow-through position. The valve permitting lubricating and sealing while in-service and in the closed or open position. The lubricating and/or sealing mechanism includes channels formed through the plug to a lubricant groove or grooves formed on the outside surface of the plug between the ends of the fluid conduit through the plug for directing lubricant to the plug-insert or plug-valve body interface when the plug is in the closed position and lubricant to the relief area formed by the insert when the plug is in the open position.