Abstract: A piston pump for conveying cryogenic fluids, especially liquid hydrogen, permits reliable transport of relatively large amounts of the fluid at high conveying pressures even with horizontal operation of the pump. The actual pump is inserted in an inner casing pipe (3, 25) of a vacuum housing. The pump is connected by a thread at one end of the housing and sealed against the atmosphere by an O-ring. The cylinder of the piston pump is sealed with respect to the inner casing pipe on the high-pressure side as well as on the low-pressure side by means of synthetic resin gaskets.

Abstract: A lubricant pump for supplying lubricant to an internal combustion engine, the pump comprising a housing defining a pump chamber, an inlet which is adapted to communicate with a source of lubricant and which communicates with the pump chamber, and an outlet which is adapted to communicate with the internal combustion engine and which communicates with the pump chamber, the housing also at least partially defining a fluid chamber, a source of fluid under pressure, a solenoid for selectively and alternatively affording and preventing communication of the fluid chamber with the fluid source, and a pumping member for drawing lubricant into the pump chamber in response to communication of the fluid chamber with the fluid source and for forcing lubricant out of the pump chamber in the absence of communication between the fluid chamber and the fluid source.

Abstract: An apparatus for efficiently applying a subject liquid on an object of interest is disclosed. The apparatus includes a metering device (30), a discharge tube (280) and a nozzle (290). The metering device (30) includes a cylinder (115) and a piston (165) which is operatively disposed within the cylinder to define a metering chamber (177) ahead of the piston. The metering device (30) includes a liquid inlet (108) and a liquid outlet (109). Fluid flow to the liquid outlet (109) is controlled by a check valve (130). The piston (165) is driven forwardly through a working stroke to force the liquid in the metering chamber (177), out of the metering chamber, and past the check valve (130). The piston (165) breaks the plane of the open end of the cylinder on each working stroke to preclude entrapment of air in the metering chamber (177), and thus provide for a more accurate metering. The nozzle (290) includes a fluid passageway (301) which is disposed in fluid flowing relation relative to the metering device (30).

Abstract: A first cylinder bore (7) for accommodating a first piston (8), a plunger bore (20) for accommodating a plunger (21), and a second cylinder bore (57) for accommodating a second piston (58) are provided in this order from above. The plunger (21) is fixed to the first piston (8). A cushion chamber (61), provided below the second piston (58), and an outlet (25b) of a second check valve (25) for gas discharge are connected to each other via a communicating passage (62). The second piston (58) is prevented from moving upward in excess of a set extent by a stopper (64) provided in the peripheral wall of the second cylinder bore (57).

Abstract: An internal pump assembly including a fluid tank defining a fluid compartment, and first and second vessels positioned in the tank. The second vessel has a second vessel port through which fluid can flow relative to the fluid compartment. A bellows pump assembly positioned at least partially in the first vessel pumps fluid from the fluid compartment through the second vessel port into the second vessel from which the fluid can be subsequently removed. The fluid in the compartment acts on the bellows surface to thereby bias the pump assembly towards one of a pumping or a non-pumping position.

Abstract: A vent check valve for use with a fluid pump such as a chemical pump wherein the vent check valve includes a floatation chamber and floatation member therein such that air is allowed to flow therethrough during normal operation of the pump while the liquid is prevented from flowing therethrough in the event of a malfunction of the pump. The vent check valve also includes a porous member thereon which allows air to flow therethrough while preventing direct access into and contamination of the vent check valve.

Abstract: A high efficiency pool heating system (10) includes a power circuit (12) and heat pump circuit (14). Each circuit having a working fluid flowing therein. In the power circuit, a heater (16) vaporizes the working fluid which is periodically delivered and exhausted through a valve section (32) to a driving section (28) of a power unit (26). The driving section drives a driven section (30) which operates as a compressor for the working fluid in the heat pump circuit. Fluid exhausted from the driven section of the power unit is passed to a first portion (48) of a heat exchanger (46) which is in fluid communication with the water of a pool. In the heat exchanger, the working fluid in the power circuit is condensed to a liquid. Thereafter, the liquid is passed through the power circuit back to the heater where it is again vaporized.

Abstract: An additive injection pump has a rolling diaphragm mounted between a reciprocable assembly and a cylinder to create a secondary fluid pumping chamber in the lower end of the cylinder. The reciprocable assembly has an internal one-way flow passage between the pumping chamber and an opposite end portion of the assembly having an outlet. The selective positioning of a valve member at the bottom of the reciprocable assembly establishes a predetermined quantity of secondary fluid supplied through an inlet at the bottom of the cylinder. When the cylinder is attached to a housing having a primary fluid stream and the assembly is reciprocated by a fluid motor in the housing, secondary fluid in predetermined doses is injected into the primary fluid stream.

Abstract: A pump for sampling fluids from a pipe line has a very high volumetric efficiency. The pump has a plunger that substantially completely displaces the volume of the cavity within which it works. To prevent flow of the fluid from the pipe line to the sampling container when the pipe line pressure is higher than the sampling container, a floating plunger liner has a passage open to the pipe line pressure. The pipe line pressure will force the liner against the outlet valve if the pipe line pressure is higher than the collecting vessel pressure. When the plunger evacuates the cavity the pressure in the cavity will be greater than the pipe line pressure and the outlet pressure and will force the plunger liner downward to open the outlet valve to permit flow of the fluid from the cavity through the outlet to the collecting vessel. If the pressure is lower in the cavity than either the pipe line or the collecting vessel, there will be no flow from the collecting vessel but only flow from the pipe line.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for pumping fluid from a wellbore using a reciprocating downhole pump, the downhole pump being reciprocated by a pumping unit which employs a hydraulic power cylinder means, the power cylinder being actuated with a variable displacement hydraulic pump.

Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to provide a reciprocation switching device for a pump which will solve problems of conventional devices such as that, because coil springs are used for activating by their snap action valve operators or switching operators serving to control the pressure of pump working fluid in relation to reciprocating action of the pump, such devices require the numerous number of parts including spring fitting shafts, the structure to attach such fitting shafts, parts for spring holders, etc.; and that the assembling of those parts is troublesome. A device according to the present invention uses one or two wire springs made into a C-like shape as the springs for the aforementioned purpose and calls for fitting said springs directly between the spring fitting section(s) and the valve operator or the switching operator.

Abstract: A sampling pump is provided suitable for pumping a discrete quantity of either a liquid or a gas per pump stroke from a flow line to a sample vessel. An operator unit drives a piston within the pump bore, and controls the stroke of the piston and thus the quantity of fluid pumped per stroke. A balanced check valve mechanism controls flow from the pump bore to the pump outlet port, and is provided within and carried by the piston. Line pressure acts on the operator end of the piston to assist the operator in driving the piston during its power stroke. A manifold may be secured to the pump body, and has a flow path therein which is in communication with the inlet port to the pump bore. The pump may also be used for injection purposes to introduce a selected quantity of fluid to a high pressure line.

Abstract: A compressor (2) uses lower pressure compressed air from a compressed air supply (4, 6) to automatically create higher pressure compressed air. This compressor includes a pressure intensifier (8) having a piston assembly (16) sized for reciprocal movement between forward and retracted positions. The first cylinder (20) has an inlet (10) coupled to the air supply. The second cylinder (22) has an outlet (14) and a supplemental inlet (38). A first check valve (40) couples the supplemental inlet to the ambient atmosphere to permit fluid to flow through the first check valve and into the second cylinder through the supplemental inlet, but not the reverse. A second check valve (42) is coupled to the outlet and permits fluid to flow from the second cylinder, through the outlet and through the second check valve. The compressor also includes means for venting (48) the first cylinder to atmosphere when the piston assembly is in the forward position to permit the piston assembly to return to the retracted position.

Abstract: A low volume, hydraulic powered pump for attachment to small diameter, coiled tubing for pumping subsurface liquids from hydrocarbon formations. The pump is easily run into existing production well tubing by use of a coiled tubing unit and then connected to a power fluid pressuring apparatus. Power fluid actuates an actuator in the pump to pump liquids in the formation to the surface. The actuator has two piston heads connected by a connector rod which reciprocate in two separate chambers in the pump which are divided by a cross head seal member. A conduit in the actuator allows power fluid to be forced into the lower chamber to drive the actuator downward pumping subsurface liquids to the surface. Once the actuator completes its down stroke, pressure on the power fluid is released and the actuator is driven to its retract position by the hydrostatic pressure of the subsurface liquids pressing against the bottom surface of the upper piston head.

Abstract: A microprocessor controlled bellows-type pump system for the precise and accurate pumping and dispensing of fluids. The pump comprises a longitudinally contracting bellows which is supported from warping under fluid pressure by a support bushing in contact with the inside folds of the bellows. A stepper motor drives the bellows position via a lead screw. A system of four valves: a dispense valve, shut-off valve, vent valve, and suck-back valve, control fluid routing within a manifold. One or two pressure transducers allow the microprocessor to control valve positions and stepper motor turning for well behaved dispensing operations.

Abstract: An apparatus for driving a piston by fluid pressure in which a piston (8) is reciprocated upward and downward by supplying and discharging pressure fluid to and from an actuation chamber (9) disposed in a cylinder (7) through a pilot valve (18) and a fluid pressure supply-discharge valve (13). Above a supply-discharge valve member (30) of the supply-discharge valve (13) there is provided a cylinder chamber (70a), into which a pilot valve casing (71) is inserted so as to hermetically slide up and down. The fluid pressure in the discharge actuation chamber (35) disposed above the supply-discharge valve member (30) allows the pilot valve casing (71) to ascend against a return spring (73).

Abstract: A wellhead mounted pneumatic actuator for bottom hole oil pumps designed for operation by compressed air or gas. The preferred embodiment utilizes a single action cylinder with the downstroke actuated by the weight of the sucker rods and the fluid contained therein. Sufficient relatively high pressure air or gas from an external source is supplied under the piston of the cylinder to lift the piston at all times. A pressure or solenoid control floating piston bleeder valve selectively routes air or gas into the power cylinder on both sides of the piston to accomplish the downstroke. First and second contactors are mounted to cables suspended from a spreader reciprocating with the piston to contact respective first and second pivot arms to pivot the pivot arms into engagement with the respective first and second activator buttons of the bleeder valve to shift the bleeder valve from one position to the other to effectuate the selective routing of air or gas to the top of the piston as well as under the piston.

Abstract: The invention uses a fluid stored at a low pressure and provides the fluid at a high pressure. The invention allows the low pressure fluid to flow to a fluid bore of a differential pump and from the pump to a fluid pressure regulator. After flowing through the regulator the fluid is converted to a gas which is directed to a gas bore of the differential pump. By controlling the flow of gas entering and being exhausted from the gas bore, the invention provides pressure to the fluid. By setting the regulator, the high pressure fluid can be set at predetermined values. Because the invention only needs a low pressure fluid, the inventive apparatus has a low mass, and therefore would be useful in rocket propulsion systems.

Abstract: The objective of the present invention is to provide a reciprocation switching device for a pump which will solve problems of conventional devices such as that, because coil springs are used for activating by their snap action valve operators or switching operators serving to control the pressure of pump working fluid in relation to reciprocating action of the pump, such devices require the numerous number of parts including spring fitting shafts, the structure to attach such fitting shafts, parts for spring holders, etc.; and that the assembling of those parts is troublesome. A device according to the present invention uses one or two wire springs made into a C-like shape as the springs for the aforementioned purpose and calls for fitting said springs directly between the spring fitting sections(s) and the valve operator or the switching operator.

Abstract: A pump is adapted for discharging a very small quantity of a liquid and has a discharge port opening and shut valve, discharge element and liquid drawing passageway opening and shut valve. The discharge port opening and shut valve includes a rod-shaped element which can advance to and retract away from a discharge port. The tubular discharge element and opening and shut valves mate relatively movably with each other coaxially with the rod-shaped element on the cylindrical surface of the red-shaped element. The advancement of the discharge element discharges the liquid which has been introduced into the liquid drawing passageway and regulated by the opening and shut valves to a predetermined amount.

Abstract: A compressed air pump comprising a compressed air piston motor (11) having a cylinder housing (12) and a low pressure piston (22) moveable between first and second end wall parts (13, 14) and a hydraulic piston pump (15) in the second end wall part (14). One side of the low pressure piston and the first end wall part together define a working chamber (21) and the other side of the piston (22) abuts and drives the hydraulic piston (24). A pilot piston (25), which is controlled by the low pressure piston (22) controls the supply of compressed air to the working chamber (21). A spring powers the return stroke of the low pressure piston and the hydraulic piston. The pilot piston (25) is housed in a pilot cylinder (35) incorporated in the first end wall part (13) and is mounted for movement between a first position and a second position. In the first position compressed air can be passed from an inlet (17) in the end wall part to the working chamber.

Abstract: A compact, relatively low cost twin piston pump (20) especially adapted for the pumping of foods (e.g. juices, puddings or particulates such as stews and chilies) is provided which includes quick detach yoke and clevis assemblies (108, 124, 110, 126) connecting the reciprocable pistons (100, 102) with their associated hydraulic cylinders (116, 118), thereby permitting quick cleanup of the machine (20). A jacking screw plate (136) is used for forward mounting of the piston and cylinder assemblies (84, 86, 116, 118) coupled with the sleeves (42, 44) and associated pistons (100, 102). This permits precise adjustment of the working components of the machine, while eliminating expensive bearings and heavy ducy framing members. The pump (20) is also provided with a slide plate-type valve (38, 184) for controlling output of product from the pump (20). In one valve embodiment (184) a two-part metallic slide plate assembly (192, 200) is sandwiched between a pair of apertured nylon plates (186).

Abstract: A compact, relatively low cost twin piston pump (20) especially adapted for the pumping of foods (e.g. juices, puddings or particulates such as stews and chilies) is provided which includes quick detach yoke and clevis assemblies (108, 124, 110, 126) connecting the reciprocable pistons (100, 102) with their associated hydraulic cylinders (116, 118), thereby permitting quick cleanup of the machine (20). A jacking screw plate (136) is used for forward mounting of the piston and cylinder assemblies (84, 86, 116, 118) coupled with the sleeves (42, 44) and associated pistons (100, 102). This permits precise adjustment of the working components of the machine, while eliminating expensive bearings and heavy duty framing members. The pump (20) is also provided with a slide plate-type valve (38, 184) for controlling output of product from the pump (20). In one valve embodiment (184) a two-part metallic slide plate assembly (192, 200) is sandwiched between a pair of apertured nylon plates (186).

Abstract: A fluid pump for delivering accurate volumes of high-pressure fluids is obtained using an intensifier to supply the majority of the motive power required to displace the fluids. The intensifier balances the forces between the output pressure of the displaced fluid (above a convention drive piston) with a large diameter booster piston that is driven pneumatically by low-pressure gas. A small horsepower motor provides needed power to overcome the friction of the high pressure gas pump, the differential pressure needed for the use of the pump, and to accurately control or trim the high-pressure output or rate to a precise value. A ball screw and spur gears are used to transmit the power. The pump is uniquely designed to reduce the stress from the motor to the components.

Abstract: A water pressure intensifying system for providing elevated water main pressure from water at a relatively low pressure head, such as may be available from a slowly flowing stream, for example. The basic system comprises two in-line cylinders of different diameters with the pistons being coupled together by a connecting rod. Associated valving directs water flow so that the low pressure water driving the large piston causes the small piston to produce water flow at substantially increased pressure. Multiple pumps can be driven in parallel in a companion pump battery from control valving associated with a single pump in a basic system, thus substantially reducing the cost of adding flow capacity to a basic pumping system of the invention. A modification of the system can be used as a proportional flow mixing system such as, for example, adding chlorine to a water supply in a municipal treatment plant.

Abstract: A pump has in a housing a revolvable shaft which drives a piston stroke guide body. Drive pistons are provided with piston shoes which run on the guide face of the piston stroke guide body and drive fluid supply pistons of smaller diameter. The pump preferies a fluid separator between lubricating and non-lubricating fluid, like for example, between oil and water, whereof one of the fluids flows through an inner chamber which is provided with inlet and outlet valves while the outer fluid acts in an outer chamber which is open toward the cylinder wherein the fluid supply piston reciprocates. Dead space fillers are provided to prevent losses by compression of fluid and seal means are assembled to prevent leakage of fluid from one into the other of the chambers. The fluid separator may be compressible and expandable within the plastic deformable range of the material whereof it is made.

Abstract: A piston slidably inserted into a cylinder is reciprocated by fluid pressure such as pneumatic pressure and hydraulic oil and a spring is used to ascend the piston. A spool-shaped pilot valve element is provided to allow a supply-discharge valve disc to take supply and discharge positions, thus fluid pressure being supplied to and discharged from the cylinder. When the supply-discharge disc is actuated to take the supply position from the discharge position, the actuated force (supply position and discharge position) becomes stronger while the supply-discharge valve disc is in operation. When the supply-discharge valve disc is actuated to take the discharge position from the supply position, the back pressure resistance applied to the supply-discharge valve disc become weaker while the supply-discharge valve disc is in operation.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for supplying a preset amount of sample solution to a liquid chromatographic column wherein (1) a first piston, which moves along the axis of a piston container sealingly contacting the side walls of said piston container, is moved a preset distance so as to draw a fixed amount of driving solution from the driving solution chamber of a piston cylinder into the piston container, thus displacing a second piston which moves along the axis of said piston cylinder sealingly contacting the side walls of said piston cylinder and dividing said piston cylinder into a sample solution chamber and a driving solution chamber, said displacement of said second piston serving to cause sample solution to be drawn from a sample solution reservoir into the sample solution chamber of the piston cylinder in a fixed amount equal to the fixed amount of driving solution drawn into the piston container; and (2) driving solution is pumped into said driving solution chamber in order to displace said second piston

Abstract: An airfoil deicer and method for deicing an airfoil wherein the deicer has an outer skin having an elevated modulus of elasticity and a means for introducing a small deflection into the outer skin thereby creating substantial chord-wise tension in the outer skin, the deflection being induced in less than 0.250 seconds. In the method of deicing, the deflection is induced periodically and being completed within a time span of about 0.250 seconds to remove accumulations of ice as thin as 0.06 centimeters.

Abstract: An energy recovery system is disclosed for recovering energy of highly pressurized natural gas when it is depressurized prior to distribution. The system includes a processing vessel which defines a bounded volume. The vessel is partially filled with water. A shaft extends through an aperture formed in the processing vessel with the shaft reciprocally moveable through said aperture. A conduit connects the high pressure natural gas to a gas inlet disposed within the processing vessel. The inlet is disposed beneath the level of the water within the vessel. Gas flows from the inlet in a predetermined path toward the water level. An exhaust conduit connects an outlet of the processing vessel to an expansion tank. The outlet is disposed above the water level within the vessel. A lift chamber is connected to the shaft and has an opening disposed to admit gas flowing along the predetermined path. The chamber is sized for gas collected within the chamber to urge the shaft to move toward the water level.

Abstract: A system for removing material with a high velocity jet of working fluid comprises an ultra-high pressure pump having an odd numbered plurality of composite fluid cylinders disposed radially outwardly of an axis of rotation of an eccentric crank. Each composite cylinder includes an inner low pressure cylinder and an outer high pressure cylinder coaxially aligned therewith and the longitudinal axes of the composite cylinders are spaced equilaterally around the crankshaft axis of rotation in a common radial plane. A low pressure piston is mounted in each low pressure cylinder for reciprocation between inner and outer ends and each low pressure piston is interconnected with the crankshaft eccentric to reciprocate on sequential pressure and exhaust strokes during each revolution of the crankshaft. Each high pressure cylinder includes a high pressure piston interconnected with a respective low pressure piston and adapted to reciprocate therewith.

Abstract: The liquid pressure capacity of a chemical injector pump is increased substantially by using high pressure gas to drive the gas motor. In one embodiment, the chemical injector pump includes a liquid pump end, a gas motor end, a low pressure position responsive valve, and a high pressure pilot operated valve manipulated by the low pressure valve for delivering high pressure gas to the gas motor. In other embodiments, the chemical injector pump includes a liquid pump end, a gas motor end, and a high pressure position responsive valve for directly delivering high pressure gas to the gas motor.

Abstract: A drive system for a down hole oil well pump includes a cylinder assembly which defines first and second cylinders. A pump rod which includes first and second pistons, each disposed in a respective one of the cylinders, is coupled to the down hole pump. A hydraulic accumulator supplies a resilient biasing force to one of these pistons to counter the weight of the ram interconnecting the pump rod and the down hole pump. A hydraulic pump supplies pressurized hydraulic fluid which is alternately directed against upwardly facing and downwardly facing piston faces of the pump rod to cause the pump rod to oscillate, thereby driving the down hole pump. Fluid level sensors deactivate the hydraulic pump when the oil level in the oil well falls below a pre-set level.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for supplying a preset amount of sample solution to a liquid chromatographic column wherein (1) a first piston, which moves along the axis of a piston container sealingly contacting the side walls of said piston container, is moved a preset distance so as to draw a fixed amount of driving solution from the driving solution chamber of a piston cylinder into the piston container, thus displacing a second piston which moves along the axis of said piston cylinder sealingly contacting the side walls of said piston cylinder and dividing said piston cylinder into a sample solution chamber and a driving solution chamber, said displacement of said second piston serving to cause sample solution to be drawn from a sample solution reservoir into the sample solution chamber of the piston cylinder in a fixed amount equal to the fixed amount of driving solution drawn into the piston container; and (2) driving solution is pumped into said driving solution chamber in order to displace said second piston

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for dispensing solvent at a predetermined flow rate into a painting apparatus to push paint from the painting apparatus at the required flow rate to maintain the paint spray operation until the end of the paint spray cycle and prior to the start of a color change process.

Abstract: An apparatus for analyzing a process stream (1) via supercritical fluid chromatography including container means (10), extraction means (50) for drawing a sample volume from the process stream and injecting the sample volume into the supercritical fluid to form a dilute mix (5), analyzer means (70) for analyzing the dilute mix via supercritical fluid chromatography, sample inlet valve means (60) for receiving the dilute mix from the extraction means (50) and supplying a portion of the dilute mix to the analyzer means (70), pneumatically driven piston-type pump means (30) for drawing the substance from the container means (10) and delivering same under pressure either to the extraction means (50) or to the analyzer means (70) as desired, and control means (40) for supplying low pressure air to the pump means (30) in a controlled manner so as to draw the substance from the container means (10) and maintain the substance at a desired pressure above the supercritical pressure for delivery to the analyzer means (7

Abstract: An apparatus for analyzing a process stream (1) via supercritical fluid chromatography including container means (10), extraction means (50) for drawing a known sample volume from the process stream and injecting the sample volume into a known volume of supercritical fluid to form a dilute mix (5), analyzer means (70) for analyzing the dilute mix via supercritical fluid chromatography, sample inlet valve means (60) for receiving the dilute mix from the extraction means (50) and supplying a portion of the dilute mix to the analyzer means (70), pneumatically driven piston-type pump means (30) for drawing the substance from the container means (10) and delivering same under pressure either to the extraction means (50) or to the analyzer means (70) as desired, and control means (40) for supplying low pressure air to the pump means (30) in a controlled manner so as to draw the substance from the container means (10) and maintain the substance at a desired pressure above the supercritical pressure for delivery to t

Abstract: Pump system, method and apparatus for detecting a well pump off condition and for operating a well with cycles of alternate short pumping operation and outgassing operation to substantially reduce well pump off.

Abstract: An automatic lubricator for chain conveyors with a pivoting arm having a roller contacting the chain and moving between the chain side links to place lubricating nozzles along the chain center line. A magnetic proximity sensor on the pivoting arm activates the fluid pump when the nozzles are in position to deliver lubricating fluid to the chain pins. Improved metering pump apparatus diverts fluid from the metering pump to a fluid return line immediately at the end of a lubrication cycle. The metering pump chamber is then primed for the next cycle. Drippage from the lubrication nozzles is eliminated.

Abstract: A hydraulically actuated pumping apparatus including a piston-driven, plunger-type injection pump in combination with a three-way normally closed pilot-operated relay valve, and a variable restrictor adjustable during operation of the pumping apparatus for controlling the flow of a pilot fluid to the relay valve. Pilot fluid is vented from the relay valve through passageways in the plunger of the injection pump at the completion of each pumping stroke.

Abstract: A fluid injection apparatus includes a portable base frame having a pumping mechanism and fluid container mounted thereon. A conduit connects the pumping mechanism to a spacer flange which can be interconnected between a blowout preventer and a choke manifold so that fluid can be readily injected into these two types of equipment. The apparatus and its interconnection between the blowout preventer and choke manifold provide a technique by which accumulated solid deposits within the blowout preventer can be blown back toward the well to prevent their passage into the choke manifold, thereby preventing blockage of the choke manifold. The apparatus and method of the present invention also permit fluids to be injected into the blowout preventer and choke manifold for such purposes as conducting pressure tests and for preventing freezing of the components of the blowout preventer and choke manifold.

Abstract: Improved mud pump comprised of plural cylinder pumping units, each cylinder unit consisting of a pumping compression chamber and two or more hydraulic driven expansion chambers, with one or more expansion chambers being employed to drive a pumping plunger to cause fluid to be pumped through the compression chamber, also one or more of said expansion chambers being employed to return the plunger; the plunger further being employed as the housing for one or more of the said expansion chambers. The invention includes novel hydraulic drive circuitry and novel hydraulic distribution valving means for control of the hydraulic drive fluid that is utilized to drive the expansion chamber of each cylinder pumping unit. The invention also includes novel positioning means for the unidirectional inlet and outlet mud pumping valves.

Abstract: A pneumatic metering pump apparatus, having a pump member, working in combination with power head means wherein a pneumatically driven piston would cooperate with the pump means. There would be further provided a fluid inlet providing fluid flow to the power head and a valving element in communication with the first fluid inlet and the piston. Further, a timer would be in fluid communication with the valve and piston, would also include a valving element housed in the valving member for providing fluid communication between the valving member and the piston when the valving member is in the first position and blocking fluid communication between the valving member and the piston and establish fluid communication between the piston and an exhaust when the valving member is in a second position.

Abstract: A downhole hydraulically actuated pump assembly of either the free or fixed type lifts formation fluid from the bottom of a borehole to the surface of the ground. The downhole pump has a power piston which actuates a production plunger. A valve means is concentrically arranged within the power piston. A stationary, hollow valve control rod extends through the power piston and through the valve means, with a lower marginal end of the control rod terminating within the production plunger. Power fluid flows through the control rod and to the valve means. As the power piston reciprocates within the engine cylinder, means on the control rod actuates the valve means between two alternant positions so that power fluid is applied to the bottom face of the power piston to thereby cause the power piston to reciprocate upward; and thereafter, the control rod causes the valve means to shift to the other position, whereupon spent power fluid is exhausted from the engine cylinder.

Abstract: There is provided a proportioning system for mixture of the fluid to a liquid-carrying main line in a substantially constant, presettable proportion to the flow rate of the liquid in the main line. The system comprises pump means for drawing a quantity of fluid from a vessel and for injecting the quantity into the main line, pump-drive means impactable by the main-line liquid for driving the pump means, flowmeter means for monitoring the instantaneous flow rate of the main line and converting the flow rate into a flow-rate proportional rotary motion of an output member of a flowmeter means.

Abstract: A gas sampling pump utilizes a body with a cylindrical bore and a cylindrical plunger. A disc valve at the bottom has about the same diameter as the bore, and therefore, when it is seated upon "O" ring which forms a valve seat at the inlet of the bore and when the plunger is seated against the disc, the bore is substantially filled with the plunger and disc valve. The outlet valve is an annular valve. The outlet is connected to a sampling flask. Therefore, if the plunger is reciprocated, that from the top position, there will be a certain volume within the pump which is completely displaced at the bottom of the plunger stroke resulting in an extremely high volumetric efficiency. A balance ring biases the outlet valve to prohibit a free flow of gas when the sampling flask has less pressure than the gas inlet pressure.

Abstract: A vacuum pump assembly which is driven by pulsating exhaust gases emanating from an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The pump assembly includes a staged pump means for pumping air from a vacuum source and having a reciprocable pumping member, an actuating means including a reciprocable actuating member drivingly connected to the pumping member and which is driven through first and second strokes to move the pumping member through first and second strokes, respectively, one side of the actuating member being in communication with the exhaust gases and with the actuating and pumping members being movable through their first strokes during the pressure increasing phase of each pressure pulsation and being moved through their second strokes by a nonlinear variable rate spring means during each pressure decreasing phase of each pressure pulsation whereby the pump assembly is operable to pump air from the vacuum source throughout a wide range of engine speeds and loads including high speeds and loads.

Abstract: A vacuum pump assembly which is driven by pulsating exhaust gases emanating from an internal combustion engine is disclosed. The pump assembly includes a double-acting pump means for pumping air from a vacuum source and having a reciprocable pumping member, an actuating means including a reciprocable actuating member drivingly connected to the pumping member and which is driven through first and second strokes to move the pumping member through first and second strokes, respectively, one side of the actuating member being in communication with the exhaust gases and with the actuating and pumping members being movable through their first strokes during the pressure increasing phase of each pressure pulsation and being moved through their second strokes by a nonlinear variable rate air spring means during each pressure decreasing phase of each pressure pulsation.

Abstract: An oil well pumping unit comprising an oil pump unit and a hydraulic cylinder coupled in driving relation to the pump unit and adapted to be mounted along with the pump unit within a bore hole. The cylinder has top and bottom fluid ports and a cylinder rod operatively driving the pump unit. Hydraulic drive/control means is coupled to one of the fluid ports to provide a hydraulic power stroke of said cylinder rod in one direction. The other of the fluid ports of said cylinder is coupled to the well fluid column above said cylinder or to a closed energy storage system to provide energy for producing a return stroke of the cylinder rod. The oil pump unit includes: an elongated cylindrical pump barrel with a first stationary valve mounted at a bottom end of the pump barrel for controlling the entry of bore hole fluid and a second stationary valve mounted at a top end for controlling the exit of oil from the pump barrel into the well casing above said pumping unit.

Abstract: A method, system and apparatus is disclosed for pumping liquid from a well such that vapor lock of the pump cannot occur due to gas or steam and such that the pump strokes only in response to the production rate of well liquid. The pump can be used for lifting heavy oils heated by steam floods or the like as well as for pumping liquids from conventional wells. Reduced pump wear, reduced energy requirements, reduced maintenance and the automatic adaption to changing well production rates are among the objects of this invention.