Bolt-On Measurement Ring for Pipeline Flow Parameters
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current methods for measuring fluid flow parameters in pipelines, such as those in the oil, gas, and water industries, are inefficient and costly, often requiring welding or cutting into the pipe wall, and lack standardized tap layouts for consistent readings.
Innovation Solution
A measurement ring with integral taps and channels that can be bolted onto a pipeline, featuring threaded portions and channels for accessing fluid flow parameters without welding, and accommodating various measurement equipment, allowing for efficient and cost-effective parameter gathering with standardized tap layouts.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If welding or cutting is performed on the pipe wall to install measurement devices, then measurement capability is achieved, but pipe integrity is compromised and installation cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a measurement ring as an intermediary device that interfaces with the pipeline through flange connections rather than direct welding or cutting. The ring serves as a mediator that provides standardized tap locations for fluid sampling while maintaining pipe integrity, eliminating the need to modify the pipeline itself for measurement purposes.
Solution Approach 2:
The measurement system is segmented into a separate removable ring component rather than being integrated directly into the pipeline. This segmentation allows the measurement functionality to be added without permanently modifying the pipe, enabling easy installation and removal while preserving the original pipeline structure.
2Measurement precision
If standardized tap layouts are implemented, then measurement consistency is improved, but device design complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The measurement ring is designed with universal standardized tap layouts that can accommodate multiple types of measurement devices and configurations. The standardized pattern of taps on the ring allows it to serve multiple measurement functions while maintaining consistency across different installations, reducing the need for custom designs.
Data Source
AI summary
A measurement ring for a pipeline includes a body having a central hole extending along a longitudinal axis of the body and at least one tap for measuring fluid flow parameters in the pipeline. The at least one tap includes a threaded portion on a circumferential surface of the body extending through the body towards the central hole, and a first channel extending from the threaded portion to the central hole.