Abstract: A choke assembly comprises an inlet (48) for a multiphase fluid stream, the stream comprising a first relatively heavy fluid phase and a second relatively light fluid phase; a first fluid outlet (116); a choke element (22) disposed between the inlet and the first fluid outlet operable to control the flow of fluid between the inlet and the first fluid outlet; a separation chamber (40, 114) disposed to provide separation of phases in the fluid stream upstream of the choke element; and a second outlet (118) for removing fluid from the separation cavity. The choke assembly is of particular use in the control of fluid streams produced from a subterranean well, in particular oil and gas produced from a subsea well.

Abstract: An aqueous adhesive dispersion comprising an adhesive polymer in dispersed form, an anionic or cationic polyelectrolyte, and optionally at least one polyalkylene glycol having a molar mass of 200 to 100,000 g/mol, and other additives; and a process for producing multilayered paper or a material using the aqueous adhesive dispersion.

Abstract: A gas release apparatus for use with centrifugal pumps, and particularly for centrifugal pumps when used in conjunction with a fluid piping system such as hydrotherapy tubs, spas, and whirlpools.

Abstract: A horizontal vapor tight oil battery assembly includes a single, large size, combination separation and production tank for connection to a well-head. The separation of gas and water from oil and holding of the production oil all occurs within the same chamber. In one form, the combination separation and production tank is mounted on skids, and in another form, is adapted to be installed underground. The separation and production tanks are preferably adapted from surplus pressurized tank cars. Treaters may be used in association with the combination separation and production tank.

Abstract: As a coupling is connected, an improved heat fusible actuator member in a plug assembly moves a valve member in a socket assembly from a closed position to an open position against the influence of a biasing spring. When the coupling is exposed to excessive heat, the one piece actuator member fuses and is deformed under the influence of force applied against the actuator member by the valve member to enable the valve member to close. In one embodiment, the actuator member includes a cylindrical sleeve which is resiliently compressible to enable retaining lugs on an inner end of the sleeve to engage in an annular retaining surface on a metal plug body. At the same time, an annular rim on an outer end of the sleeve engages a circular outer end surface of the plug body. A bridging member extends across the fluid passage through the sleeve and is engaged by the valve member.

Abstract: A valve especially suitable as a relatively cheaply manufactured means for controlling liquids in laboratory equipment, comprises a body having a valve seat with a flow passage passing through the seat, and a spindle located within the body; the spindle comprising a mandrel having an annular groove, a resilient annulus located in the annular groove, and an inert sheath fitted closely over the surface of an end portion of the mandrel and overlying the resilient annulus, the sheath having a closed end shaped to engage the seat for occlusion thereof and having overlying the resilient annulus an annular sealing portion standing proud of the surface of the rest of the sheath, the annular sealing portion being biased against the surrounding body to form a sliding gland seal. The sheath may be preformed or moulded in situ, and protects the mandrel and resilient annulus from attack by fluids flowing through the valve.