US20140264132A1 - Fluid flow control devices and systems, and methods of flowing fluids therethrough - Google Patents

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US20140264132A1
US20140264132A1 US13/840,906 US201313840906A US2014264132A1 US 20140264132 A1 US20140264132 A1 US 20140264132A1 US 201313840906 A US201313840906 A US 201313840906A US 2014264132 A1 US2014264132 A1 US 2014264132A1
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Bradford Haines
Gifford Decker
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Priority to KR1020227008706A priority patent/KR102489924B1/ko
Priority to CN201380074751.1A priority patent/CN105164457A/zh
Priority to KR1020157028406A priority patent/KR20150130447A/ko
Priority to HUE13877937A priority patent/HUE047891T2/hu
Priority to EP19199030.8A priority patent/EP3623682B1/en
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Priority to KR1020217007549A priority patent/KR102376662B1/ko
Priority to CA2902419A priority patent/CA2902419C/en
Priority to CN202010574329.4A priority patent/CN111692421A/zh
Priority to PCT/US2013/033888 priority patent/WO2014143073A1/en
Priority to EP23210954.6A priority patent/EP4299959A3/en
Priority to KR1020207010692A priority patent/KR102229998B1/ko
Priority to CA3074295A priority patent/CA3074295C/en
Priority to KR1020187017415A priority patent/KR20180070728A/ko
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16L55/00—Devices or appurtenances for use in, or in connection with, pipes or pipe systems
    • F16L55/02—Energy absorbers; Noise absorbers
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16K—VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING
    • F16K47/00—Means in valves for absorbing fluid energy
    • F16K47/04—Means in valves for absorbing fluid energy for decreasing pressure or noise level, the throttle being incorporated in the closure member
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16K—VALVES; TAPS; COCKS; ACTUATING-FLOATS; DEVICES FOR VENTING OR AERATING
    • F16K5/00—Plug valves; Taps or cocks comprising only cut-off apparatus having at least one of the sealing faces shaped as a more or less complete surface of a solid of revolution, the opening and closing movement being predominantly rotary
    • F16K5/04—Plug valves; Taps or cocks comprising only cut-off apparatus having at least one of the sealing faces shaped as a more or less complete surface of a solid of revolution, the opening and closing movement being predominantly rotary with plugs having cylindrical surfaces; Packings therefor
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    • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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    • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
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  • the present disclosure relates generally to fluid flow control devices. More particularly, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to devices configured to reduce a pressure and energy of a fluid passing therethrough.
  • a device may be employed to divide the flow through the device into a plurality of separate streams configured as a plurality of tortuous fluid flow paths within the device. As fluid passes through the tortuous fluid flow paths, the fluid changes direction many times. Furthermore, as the fluid travels through the tortuous fluid flow paths, the overall cross-sectional area of the fluid flow path may increase to provide a decrease in the velocity of the fluid within the flow path.
  • a fluid flow control device is often provided within a body of a valve, such as a control valve, having a body that is conventionally configured to direct the fluid from an inlet towards the hollow, cylindrical fluid flow control device.
  • the valve may also be configured to direct fluid passing through the fluid flow control device to the exterior thereof towards a fluid outlet.
  • the valve may include a piston, ball, disk, or other device configured to be inserted into a central region of the valve to interrupt fluid flow through the valve and to close the valve.
  • Pressurized fluids contain stored mechanical potential energy.
  • a fluid flow control device dissipates this energy by reducing the pressure and velocity of the fluid.
  • the fluid flow may be turbulent.
  • Turbulent fluid has associated pressure and velocity fluctuations that act upon the structural elements of the pipes and fluid control devices in which the fluid is flowing. These pressure and velocity fluctuations are generally accompanied by other problems such as erosion, noise, vibration, and cavitation. In many applications, these accompanying problems are undesirable or unacceptable characteristics of a fluid flow control device.
  • Conventional fluid flow control devices have not adequately limited problems associated with pressure and velocity fluctuations associated with fluids.
  • Various embodiments of the present disclosure comprise fluid flow control devices that overcome many of the problems of conventional fluid flow control devices.
  • the present disclosure describes embodiments of flow control devices that include fluid paths configured to better control cavitation, vibration, and other problems associated with fluid flow control.
  • a fluid flow control device may comprise a substantially cylindrical body that extends along a longitudinal axis and that has a sidewall.
  • the cylindrical body may include at least one first channel extending longitudinally along the sidewall and at least one second channel extending longitudinally along the sidewall. At least a portion of one of the at least one first channel and the at least one second channel extends longitudinally at an oblique angle with respect to the longitudinal axis to form a pattern of channels for improving the flow characteristics of a fluid through the channels.
  • the at least one first channel and the at least one second channel extend at least substantially longitudinally from a first end of the cylindrical body to a second end of the cylindrical body. In a further embodiment, the at least one first channel and the at least one second channel intersect.
  • the cylindrical body is a first cylindrical body, and the fluid flow control device may further comprise a second cylindrical body concentrically situated in an interior cylindrical cavity of the first cylindrical body. In other embodiments, one or more additional cylindrical bodies may each be concentrically situated in an interior cylindrical cavity of another cylindrical body. In one embodiment, the first cylindrical body and the second cylindrical body each have a curved sidewall such that the first cylindrical body and the second cylindrical body form a substantially spherical ball valve.
  • the at least one first channel intersects a plurality of other channels.
  • the at least one first channel and at least one second channel may be configured in a cavitation pattern to control cavitation of a substance passing through the first channel and the second channel.
  • the least one first channel and the at least one second channel may form an offset brick pattern on the sidewall, or the at least one first channel and the at least one second channel form a diamond pattern on the sidewall.
  • at least one of the at least one first channel and the at least one second channel extends longitudinally along the sidewall in a zigzag pattern.
  • the at least one first channel and at least one second channel do not intersect.
  • the channels may be configured in various shapes and sizes.
  • at least one of the first channel and second channel has a rounded interior surface.
  • at least one of the first channel and second channel has a squared interior surface having two wall surfaces formed substantially orthogonal to a bottom surface.
  • at least one of the first channel and second channel has an angled interior surface comprising two wall surfaces intersecting at an angle.
  • at least one of the first channel and the second channel has a varying depth with respect to a surface of the sidewall.
  • at least one of the first channel and the second channel has a varying width along the longitudinal axis.
  • the cylindrical body is configured as a plug, and the fluid flow control device further comprises a seat ring situated around the plug.
  • Additional embodiments include methods for forming a fluid flow control device.
  • the methods include forming at least one first groove in a surface of at least one substantially cylindrical body, the at least one first groove extending longitudinally along the at least one substantially cylindrical body; and forming at least one second groove in the surface of the at least one substantially cylindrical body, wherein at least a portion of one of the at least one first groove and the at least one second groove extends longitudinally at an oblique angle with respect to the longitudinal axis.
  • the methods may further include combining a plurality of substantially cylindrical bodies into a concentric assembly.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a fluid flow control device according to at least one embodiment.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates perspective cut-away view of the fluid flow control device of FIG. 1 configured as a plug and seat ring according to one or more embodiments.
  • FIG. 3 is a perspective cut-away view of a concentric assembly with a diamond pattern of channels that includes a plurality of cylindrical bodies according to an embodiment of the invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a perspective cross-section view of a plurality of channel types according to various embodiments.
  • FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a fluid flow control device comprising according to at least one embodiment.
  • FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a concentric assembly with an offset brick pattern of channels according to at least one embodiment.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of a fluid flow control device 100 configured with a substantially cylindrical body 102 extending along a longitudinal axis 103 and having a sidewall 112 .
  • the sidewall 112 is an exterior surface of the cylindrical body 102 on which a pattern 114 of channels 104 , 106 , 108 , and 110 is situated.
  • the channels may be formed on an interior surface of the cylindrical body 102 .
  • various patterns of channel paths may be formed on the sidewall 112 to prevent cavitation of a fluid or to otherwise improve the flow of a fluid through the channels 104 , 106 , 108 , and 110 .
  • a pattern 114 of channels 104 , 106 , 108 , and 110 may be mapped around the cylindrical body 102 to act as a pressure reducing element for control valves as well as to provide associated downstream elements.
  • the geometry of the channels 104 , 106 , 108 , and 110 may act to control cavitations in fluids (such as liquids and/or gases) to reduce noise.
  • Fluids such as liquids and/or gases
  • Long lengths of cylindrical tubes may be used to reduce turbulence, shear, and fluid velocity. Some embodiments may be used that are configured to handle entrained solids in single or multi-phase process fluids and slurries.
  • the cylindrical body 102 may be combined with additional cylindrical bodies (see FIG.
  • the cylindrical bodies of a concentric assembly may be configured into a ball or sphere shape to enable the formation of spherical flow control elements, such as ball valves, globe valves, and the like.
  • a cylindrical body 102 may be used as downstream blow down and choke tube elements.
  • concentric assemblies of cylindrical bodies may be used to produce the pressure drop control either in an on/off configuration or in conjunction with a throttling element upstream that could include a valve, manifold, or plug either in a linear or rotary fashion. In this manner, the fluid flow control device 100 may be implemented to provide desired fluid flow control characteristics.
  • a first channel 104 extends longitudinally along the sidewall 112 of the cylindrical body 102 .
  • Channels may also be referred to herein as grooves.
  • the first channel 104 extends longitudinally at an oblique angle with respect to the longitudinal axis 103 of the cylindrical body 102 . This results in the channel spiraling around the exterior surface of the cylindrical body 112 .
  • a second channel 106 may similarly extend longitudinally at an oblique angle with respect to the longitudinal axis 103 of the cylindrical body.
  • the second channel 106 may be configured to extend at an angle opposite the angle of the first channel 106 .
  • a third channel 108 and a fourth channel 110 are also implemented.
  • first channel 104 second channel 106
  • third channel 108 third channel 108
  • fourth channel 110 intersect one another as they extend around the cylindrical body 102 .
  • the combination of channel paths and channel intersections forms the pattern 114 on the sidewall 112 .
  • the pattern 114 of channels 104 , 106 , 108 , and 110 helps to define the cavitation properties of a fluid flowing through the channels 104 , 106 , 108 , and 110 .
  • the pattern 114 of channels may be defined to reduce the cavitations of a liquid passing therethrough.
  • a diamond pattern is formed on the sidewall 112 of the cylindrical body 102 .
  • other patterns are contemplated, including offset brick patterns, grid patterns, zigzag patterns, and the like.
  • the pattern 114 may be configured to have constant separation such that channel spacing remains constant along the length of the cylindrical body 102 , or it may be configured, in some embodiments, to have an expanding separation such that channel spacing changes or varies along the length of the cylindrical body 102 .
  • the channels 104 , 106 , 108 , and 110 may traverse substantially the entire length of the cylindrical body 102 . In further embodiments channels 104 , 106 , 108 , and 110 may traverse only a portion of the length of the cylindrical body 102 .
  • the cylindrical body 102 may be formed with an interior cylindrical cavity 116 .
  • the interior cylindrical cavity 116 may be configured to house additional cylindrical bodies therein to form a concentric assembly of cylindrical bodies with a plurality of channels extending therethrough.
  • the cylindrical body 102 may be formed using materials such as ceramics, metals, and plastics. Of course, it is contemplated that other materials may be used as well, depending on the application.
  • the cylindrical body 102 may be manufactured by forming the channels 104 , 106 , 108 , and 110 onto a flat sheet and forming the flat sheet into a cylinder.
  • the sheet may be rolled into a scroll such that the channels formed on the sheet provide a pattern of channels between each adjacent surface of the rolled scroll.
  • the cylindrical body 102 may be formed into a cylinder and the channels 104 , 106 , 108 , and 110 may be formed onto the sidewall 112 of the cylinder through a means such as machining.
  • FIG. 2 depicts one embodiment of the cylindrical body 102 formed as a plug 202 and inserted into a seat ring 204 .
  • a plurality of channels 206 is formed along the length of the plug 202 .
  • the exterior sidewall 208 of the plug may be situated in contact with the interior wall 210 of the seat ring 204 .
  • the channels 206 extend only partially along the length of the plug 202 . This enables the plug 202 to prevent the flow of fluid between the exterior sidewall 208 of the plug 202 and the interior wall 210 of the seat ring 204 when the plug 202 is fully inserted into the seat ring 204 (not depicted).
  • the channels 206 provide a path for a fluid to flow between the exterior sidewall 208 of the plug 202 and the interior wall 210 of the seat ring 204 .
  • the pattern formed by the channels 206 provides improved cavitation characteristics and may be used to reduce turbulence, shear, and fluid velocity. In the depicted embodiment, a diamond pattern is used.
  • the plug 202 and seat ring 204 may be used, in one embodiment, to provide single path multi-stage pressure drop control that could be throttled. This could be used independently in combination with, for example, a stacked disk retainer as discussed in U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/473,007, which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
  • the flow control device may be incorporated into a valve assembly.
  • the valve assembly which may also be characterized as a control valve, may include a valve body defining a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet, which in use may be connected to pipes that transport fluid to and from the valve assembly.
  • a plug chamber may be positioned between the inlet and the outlet, and a plug head may be disposed therein.
  • the plug head may be coupled to a shaft and may be configured to move within the plug chamber between a fully open position and a closed position. In the open position, the plug head can be refracted to provide fluid communication between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet, allowing fluid to flow from the fluid inlet to the plug chamber and into the fluid outlet. In the closed position, the plug head is in abutment with a valve seat, forming a seal that physically interrupts fluid communication between the fluid inlet and the fluid outlet, and effectively blocks fluid flow through the valve body.
  • the shaft may include an actuator controllably coupled thereto and configured to control the position of the plug head.
  • the actuator may comprise any suitable actuator known to those of ordinary skill in the art.
  • a positioner may be operably coupled to the actuator.
  • the positioner may comprise any conventional positioner suitable for use with the selected actuator as is known to those of ordinary skill in the art.
  • FIG. 3 depicts one embodiment of a concentric assembly 300 for controlling the flow of a fluid.
  • a plurality of cylindrical bodies 302 , 304 , 306 , and 308 are concentrically configured one within the other to form a concentric assembly 300 with a plurality of channels 310 passing therethrough.
  • a cylindrical body 302 is situated within an internal cylindrical cavity 312 of another, slightly larger cylindrical body 304 .
  • the exterior sidewall of one cylindrical body 302 contacts the interior sidewall of the other cylindrical body 304 such that the channels 310 form a pathway for fluid to travel therebetween.
  • an even larger cylindrical body 306 houses the first two cylindrical bodies 302 and 304 in an interior cylindrical cavity 314 .
  • an external shell 316 may be configured to house each of the cylindrical bodies 302 , 304 , 306 , and 308 to complete the concentric assembly.
  • the external shell 316 may be configured with or without channels 310 formed thereon.
  • the external shell 316 may comprise a pipe in which the concentric assembly 300 is situated to control the flow of a fluid through the pipe.
  • the concentric assembly 300 and/or cylindrical body 102 may be shrink fitted together.
  • the concentric assembly 300 and/or cylindrical body may be held together or situated in a pipe or housing flanges or retaining rings.
  • FIG. 4 depicts a perspective view and cross section of various channel types that are contemplated in accordance with the present disclosure. However, other channel structures and shapes not shown herein are also contemplated.
  • FIG. 4 depicts three different channel types 502 , 504 , and 506 .
  • the first depicted channel type 502 has a rounded interior surface 503 such that a cross-section of the channel appears as a half circle or half ellipse shape.
  • the second depicted channel type 504 has a squared interior surface 505 such that a cross-section of the channel appears as a half square or half rectangle.
  • the squared interior surface 505 has two wall surfaces 508 , 510 formed substantially orthogonal to a bottom surface 512 .
  • the third depicted channel type 506 has an angled interior surface 514 .
  • the angled interior surface 514 has two wall surfaces 516 , 518 formed intersecting at an angle to form a triangle shaped cross-section.
  • each different channel type has varying properties and characteristics that affect the flow of a fluid through the corresponding channels.
  • channel type may be selected according to application to achieve the desired functionality of the channels.
  • the channel types are not limited to a constant depth or width, but may vary in both or just one of depth and width.
  • the depth and/or width of a channel may increase or decrease as the channel extends along the length of a cylindrical body 102 .
  • the depth and/or width of a channel may fluctuate along the channel path to further define the flow characteristics with each channel.
  • FIG. 5 depicts one alternate channel pattern 602 on the surface of a cylindrical body 604 .
  • the depicted pattern 602 is formed by a plurality of channels 606 that intersect one another to form an offset brick pattern.
  • other channel patterns are also contemplated herein including a diamond pattern, a zigzag pattern, a tooth pattern, or other patterns that form a desired tortuous path.
  • one or more channels may extend longitudinally along the sidewall of a cylindrical body 604 zigzagging back and forth to form a zigzag pattern.
  • the zigzagging channels may not intersect one another, but may be configured to each provide a separate fluid path through the zigzagging pattern.
  • FIG. 6 depicts a concentric assembly 700 of cylindrical bodies 604 each having an offset brick pattern 602 of channels formed on a surface thereof. Such an assembly may be used in applications such as downstream blow down and choke tube elements and other related downstream elements.
  • the concentric assemblies and/or cylindrical bodies described herein may be inserted into a fluid path, such as the interior of a pipe.
  • a fluid flow control device 102 of the present disclosure may comprise one or more cylindrical bodies 102 that may be concentrically configured to form a concentric assembly 300 .
  • the cylindrical bodies 102 may be formed with a substantially cylindrical shape and may include a central cylindrical cavity 116 formed therein. The thickness of the cylindrical bodies 102 may be selected in accordance with the particular application.
  • Fluid passageways in the form of channels 104 , 106 , 108 , and 110 may be formed onto a surface of the cylindrical bodies 102 .
  • the channels 104 , 106 , 108 , and 110 may be formed using a cutter to cut the channels into the cylindrical bodies 102 .
  • the cutter may comprise a hole saw, which may be suitable for forming arcuate channels, or a rotary saw, which may be suitable for forming substantially linear channels.
  • the cutter may plunge partway into the cylindrical bodies 102 to a selected depth without cutting completely through the surface of the cylindrical assembly.
  • the depth of the channels 104 , 106 , 108 and 110 may vary depending on the particular application and the thickness of the cylindrical bodies 102 . For example, a thinner cylindrical body 102 will only allow for more shallow channels, while a relatively thick cylindrical body 102 will allow for much deeper channels.
  • the width of the channels 104 , 106 , 108 and 110 may also vary according to the particular application. Typically, the width of the channels 104 , 106 , 108 and 110 may be determined by the thickness of the cutter used to form the channels 104 , 106 , 108 and 110 . However, a channel 104 , 106 , 108 and 110 that is wider than the thickness of the cutter may be formed by plunging the cutter two or more times into the surface of the cylindrical body 102 at nearly the same location.
  • Each cylindrical body 102 may be disposed concentrically within an interior cavity 116 of another cylindrical body 102 to form the concentric assembly 300 .
  • the channels 104 , 106 , 108 and 110 are configured to provide a fluid passageway between the surfaces of the concentric cylindrical bodies 102 of the concentric assembly.
  • the cylindrical bodies 102 are shrink fitted together.
  • the cylindrical bodies are held together by a flange or other fastening device.

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CN201380074751.1A CN105164457A (zh) 2013-03-15 2013-03-26 流体流动控制装置和系统以及使流体从其中流过的方法
KR1020197022739A KR20190093702A (ko) 2013-03-15 2013-03-26 유체 유동 제어 장치 및 시스템과 이들을 통해 유체를 유동시키는 방법
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