Patents Assigned to FMC
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Patent number: 11162317Abstract: A wet Christmas tree (WCT) is segmented into a lower safety module containing safety valves and an upper multifunctional module for controlling the flow and/or pumping and/or subsea processing. The WCT can be applied to completion systems using completion mode with tubing heads or directly on the wellhead. The modular WCT can be used in oil and gas production well applications or injection of water and/or gases in subsea fields in shallow water to deep water.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2018Date of Patent: November 2, 2021Assignee: FMC TECHNOLOGIES DO BRASIL LTDAInventor: Alan Zaragoza Labes
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Patent number: 11143189Abstract: A novel integrated modular, multi-stage motor-pump/compressor device (10) is disclosed herein. In one example, the device (10) includes an outer housing (12) an electric motor stator (25) positioned within the outer housing (12) and a rotatable integrated motor/pump rotor (18) positioned within the electric motor stator (25). The rotatable integrated motor/pump rotor (18) comprises at least one electromagnet driver device (42, 33, 37) that is adapted to be electromagnetically coupled with the electric motor stator (25) and at least one impeller (28), where an inner surface (34A) of the rotatable integrated motor/pump rotor (18) and the impeller (28) define a primary process fluid flow path (36) within the rotatable integrated motor/pump rotor (18).Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2016Date of Patent: October 12, 2021Assignee: FMC Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Costin Ifrim, Bradley Dean Beitler, Bryan Wang Lam, Brian Scott Dejarnett
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Publication number: 20210293114Abstract: One illustrative diverter valve disclosed herein includes a body with a primary flow path therethrough, first and second fluid flow galleries, first and second fluid outlets, a first sliding sleeve element and a second sliding sleeve element. The first and second sliding sleeve elements, respectively, include first and second internal flow bores, respectively, wherein each of the first and second sliding sleeve elements are adapted to be moved from a first closed position to a second open position, and vice-versa. In the first and second positions, respectively, the first sliding sleeve element blocks or does not block, respectively, fluid flow between the first internal flow bore and the first fluid flow gallery. In the first and second positions, respectively, the second sliding sleeve element blocks or does not block, respectively, fluid flow between the second internal flow bore and the second fluid flow gallery.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2021Publication date: September 23, 2021Applicant: FMC Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey Partridge
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Patent number: 11112028Abstract: One illustrative embodiment of a valve disclosed herein comprises a body (12), a valve stem (22) that comprises a combination threaded-splined section (22X) and an unthreaded section (22Y) wherein the combination threaded-splined section (22X) comprises at least one spline (22S) and a thread (22Z). The valve (10) also comprises an anti-rotation ring (26) that includes at least one tab (26T) positioned in the at least one spline (22S) of the combination threaded-splined section (22X) and a threaded drive nut (24) that is adapted to engage the thread (22Z) of the combination threaded-splined section (22X).Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2016Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: FMC Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Cameron Hackney Kusmertz, Zac Michael LeBlanc
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Publication number: 20210270263Abstract: A reciprocating pump system for replacing a removable packing bore, the system includes a fluid end and a pump drive end. The fluid end includes a fluid inlet, a fluid outlet, a working barrel, a reciprocating member disposed in the working barrel, and the removable packing bore disposed within the working barrel. The pump drive end includes a gearbox integrally connected to a crankshaft, a crosshead, a transverse member configured to oscillate the reciprocating member of the fluid end in transverse motion. The removable packing bore and the transverse member are each configured to be connected to a packing bore connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2021Publication date: September 2, 2021Applicant: FMC Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Amy C. Stephens, Cody Gill, Christopher Kowalski
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Publication number: 20210270129Abstract: A communication system employed during wellbore operations, such as during drilling, cementing, fracturing, or other wellbore operations, which utilizes ultrasound (i.e., acoustic waves characterized by ultrasonic frequencies) to communicate sensor and/or control information from inside a riser and/or blowout preventer (BOP) to outside the riser/BOP, and/or vice versa. More specifically, the communication system may include an internal ultrasonic module (IUM) residing inside the riser/BOP and acoustically coupled to a drill string and/or a centralizer also inside the riser/BOP. The communication system may further include an external ultrasonic module (EUM) residing outside the riser/BOP and acoustically coupled to the riser/BOP.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2018Publication date: September 2, 2021Applicant: FMC Technologies, Inc.Inventors: David George Moodie, Alan Graham, Scott David Petrie, John Cristopher Whelan, Norman Lewis Mackenzie, Steven William Bremner
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Publication number: 20210268520Abstract: One illustrative cyclone separator disclosed herein includes an outer body, an inner body positioned at least partially within the outer body, an internal flow path within the inner body, the internal flow path having a fluid entrance and a fluid outlet, a first fluid flow channel between the inner body and the outer body, and a re-entrant fluid opening that extends through the outer body and is in fluid communication with the fluid flow channel, wherein the re-entrant fluid opening is positioned at a location upstream of the fluid entrance of the internal flow path in the inner body.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 17, 2021Publication date: September 2, 2021Applicant: FMC Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Sander Baaren
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Patent number: 11105175Abstract: An adjustable flow line may include an outer pipe body having a first flange, an inner pipe body partially disposed within the outer pipe body and axially translatable with respect to the outer pipe body, a metal seal positioned between an outer surface of inner pipe body and an inner surface of the outer pipe body, a sleeve positioned around the inner pipe body and outside of the outer pipe body, and a second flange positioned around the inner pipe body, wherein when connected to the first flange. The sleeve may be axially translatable with respect to the inner pipe body. The second flange may axially secure the sleeve with respect to the outer pipe body and cause the sleeve to energize the metal seal.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2018Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: FMC Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Roman Chirko, Dan R. Fink, Brian J. Baca
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Publication number: 20210262309Abstract: An assembly includes an inlet hub (112) coupled to a first flow passage (124) located within a flow control module, the first flow passage having a first flow bore, a flow meter (144) associated with the first flow bore and positioned for top-down fluid flow, a choke (109) disposed in a second flow passage (136) having a second flow bore, and an outlet hub (119) coupled to a distal end of the second flow passage. A system includes a flow control module assembly (902) having an inlet (912) and at least two outlets (914, 916), a main line (920) in fluid communication with the inlet, a first branch line (922) coupled to the main line and to a first outlet (916) of the at least two outlets, and a second branch line (924) coupled to the main line and to a second outlet (914) of the at least two outlets, and a tie-in connector (918) coupled to the inlet of the flow control module assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Applicant: FMC Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Paul L. Riley, Ramu Valliappan Manickam, Wei Soung Tan, May-Ling Rachel Ho, Guoxiang Calvin Wu
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Publication number: 20210254731Abstract: Embodiments relate to a check valve and methods of making a check valve that include a valve body having an inlet end, an outlet end, a flow bore that extends between the inlet and outlet ends, a cavity which intersects the flow bore, and an opening which is connected to the cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2021Publication date: August 19, 2021Applicant: FMC Technologies, Inc.Inventors: James R. Soltau, Cody Bedwell, Dusty Quinn
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Publication number: 20210252431Abstract: A system (100) includes a separator vessel (134) that is adapted to separate solids particles (192) from a flow of a multi-phase fluid (190), a level sensor (154) that is coupled to the separator vessel (134), wherein the level sensor (154) includes a viscosity sensor that is adapted to measure changes in the viscosity of a fluid mixture that includes the solids particles (192) that are separated from the flow of multi-phase fluid (190) by the separator vessel (134), and a control system (160) that is adapted to determine a level of the separated solids particles (192) accumulated in the separator vessel (134) from the changes in the viscosity of the fluid mixture measured by the viscosity sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2019Publication date: August 19, 2021Applicant: FMC Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Ryan Malone, Eric Rasmussen, Sander Baaren
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Patent number: 11083975Abstract: The present invention provides a fluid inlet device (1) for a separator, comprising a lower part (2) and an upper part (3), wherein the lower part (2) comprises an inner wall surface (4) having a horizontal cross-section comprising a circular arc, a top section (5) comprising a fluid outlet (6), a bottom section (7) comprising a liquid outlet (8), and a tangential fluid inlet (9) for introduction of a fluid flow to the inner wall surface (4); the upper part (3) comprises multiple guiding vanes (10) arranged to guide a fluid flow, entering the upper part through the fluid outlet (6), in a horizontal direction away from the fluid outlet.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2017Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: FMC Separation Systems, BVInventor: Oscar Salazar
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Patent number: 11085275Abstract: The present invention refers to a shared actuation system to place tools on any subsea valve interface on an oil production station located in a subsea structure, such as a manifold. The system comprises a connection device for connection to the subsea structure, attached to the connection device at least one structural element, all connected to each other through rotary joints, providing at least two degrees of freedom for a distal end of the structure elements where an actuation tool is positioned, for interaction with the valve interfaces on the subsea structure, where the structural elements further is connected to a sail element.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2015Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: FMC TECHNOLOGIES DO BRASIL LTDAInventors: Alex Ceccon De Azevedo, Leonardo De Araujo Bernardo, Alan Zaragoza Labes
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Publication number: 20210239246Abstract: A flange connection set includes a modified compact flange, having a channel for external-internal seal tests, coupled to a connecting component, and coupled between the compact flange and the connecting component, there is a KX sealing ring with a radius closer to the radius of the conduit. Different types of keys provide the flange connection the ability to withstand high shear and torsional loads without affecting its operation, while also resisting high bending moment loads and preserving the integrity of the sealing ring and the fasteners.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2019Publication date: August 5, 2021Applicant: FMC TECHNOLOGIES DO BRASIL LTDAInventors: André Guércio Faísca, Guilherme Sousa Moura, Huei Sun Lai, Ivar Hordnes, Leonardo de Araujo Bernardo, Nigel Mckie, Renato Saioron Bernardo
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Patent number: 11072993Abstract: —a subsea pump (30) arranged in fluid connection with the well interior (38, 39) providing a closed system suitable for pressure and flow regulation and establishing a temporary fluid flow between the subsea pump and the well interior, —a fluid source (31) supplying fluid to the subsea pump, wherein the subsea pump has a mode of operation for regulation of the flow and/or pressure between the pump and the well interior to operate equipment arranged in the well, —a safety control system for controlling shut down of a valve arrangement in a subsea position, which safety control system is also arranged in a subsea position and comprises a control unit (60) and an actuation unit (70) for local control and operation of the valve arrangement, —the valve arrangement is operated by the control unit into a valve configuration providing a barrier system between a reservoir in fluid communication with the well interior and the surroundings, —a plurality of sensors (100, 51, 52) arranged for measuring fluid parameters trType: GrantFiled: November 13, 2015Date of Patent: July 27, 2021Assignee: FMC Kongsberg Subsea ASInventors: Jon Thoresen, Harald Bjørn Hansen
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Publication number: 20210222514Abstract: A valve block may be assembled, in a controlled environment, a valve block to be modular and purpose built for a specific application. The specific application may be an operation to be performed at a well site. The modular purpose built valve block may be function tested, in the controlled environment. Additionally, the modular purpose built valve block may be pre-packaged, in the controlled environment, to have a digital system to operate and automate the modular purpose built valve block. Further, the modular pre-packaged purpose built valve block may be deployed to the well site, and the modular pre-packaged purpose built valve block may be fluidly coupled to a wellhead. The modular pre-packaged purpose built valve block may be operated to perform the operation at the well site.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2020Publication date: July 22, 2021Applicant: FMC Technologies, Inc.Inventors: James Cook, Gareth Boyd, Julian Keihany, Thiago Machado
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Publication number: 20210207456Abstract: The present invention deals with the modularization of SDA components, as well as the assembly, installation, and repair thereof. The blocks (10) have a metallic structure (11) and panels (13) that allow the configuration for several equipment, in such a way that both the hydraulic instrumentation and the electrical instrumentation are also modularized. Modularization, according to the present invention, allows the configuration assembly of equipment (40) and (50) on the vessel (85), thus reducing costs in relation to installations of the art. In addition, the equipment is already installed with the umbilicals connected, which allows the modularization to be carried out using the crane (83) of the vessel (85) or even a buoy (95).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2019Publication date: July 8, 2021Applicant: FMC TECHNOLOGIES DO BRASIL LTDAInventors: Gustavo Antonio Vieira Borges, Fábio Vergara Ferreira
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Patent number: 11053204Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, wherein A, Z, R1 R2, R3 and m are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1 and methods for controlling undesired vegetation comprising contacting the undesired vegetation or its environment with an effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2016Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: FMC CorporationInventors: Nicholas Ryan Deprez, John Robbins Debergh
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Publication number: 20210198969Abstract: A flow control module includes an inlet hub coupled to a first flow passage having a first flow bore, a flow meter associated with the first flow bore and positioned for top-down fluid flow, a choke disposed in a second flow passage having a second flow bore, the second flow passage coupled to a distal end of the first flow passage, and an outlet hub coupled to a distal end of the second flow passage, the outlet hub facing in a different direction from the inlet hub.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2021Publication date: July 1, 2021Applicant: FMC Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Paul L. Riley, Ramu Valliappan Manickam, Wei Soung Tan, May-Ling Rachel Ho, GuoXiang Calvin Wu
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Patent number: 11044910Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula 1, including all geometric and stereoisomers, N-oxides, and salts thereof, wherein A, X, Y, Z, R1, R2a, R2b and Q are as defined in the disclosure. Also disclosed are compositions containing the compounds of Formula 1 and methods for controlling an invertebrate pest comprising contacting the invertebrate pest or its environment with a biologically effective amount of a compound or a composition of the invention.Type: GrantFiled: May 4, 2018Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: FMC CorporationInventor: Caleb William Holyoke, Jr.