Abstract: A stabilizer for fluid pressure regulators enhancing regulator stability without affecting the regulator capacity. A stabilizer cartridge with a flexible flapper element has three flapper apertures symmetrically located around the flapper outer perimeter. Each aperture is centered within a window of the stabilizer. Means are provided to mount the stabilizer in proper location and orientation of the apertures within the regulator lower casing throat to sense downstream pressure without affecting regulator capacity.

Abstract: A bidirectional rotary valve capable of use in high pressure flowpaths includes a pair of removable end retainers defining aligned ports and having a single rotatably mounted disc closely positioned therebetween. The disc has ports corresponding to those of the end retainers and is operated by link means coupled to an operating rod slidably mounted in the valve body. Rotation of the disc changes the alignment between its ports and those in the end retainers for controlling flow. The disc is loosely mounted on a bearing pin that is also loosely fitted in the end retainers to permit slight lateral movement of the disc and ready disassembly of the valve. The disc is constructed such that it will flex to a greater degree for a given pressure than the end retainers.

Abstract: A high pressure bidirectional flow throttling valve includes a pair of rotatable throttling discs mounted in a cavity for slight lateral movement in the flowpath. The operating mechanism for rotating the discs includes a toggle arrangement located outside the flowpath.