Mobile High Pressure Fluid Testing System with Axial Conveyors
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional testing of high pressure fluid control products in the oil and gas industry is inefficient due to the need for a large footprint, significant manual lifting and manipulation, and long setup times, which can lead to costly downtime and equipment failure if not properly maintained.
Innovation Solution
A mobile testing system with a testing chamber mounted on a vehicle, featuring a designated fitting and pipe testing area with axially movable conveyors and interchangeable quick connect fixtures, allowing for efficient testing and certification of high pressure fittings and pipes without the need for a separate test chamber or extensive manual handling.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Area of stationary object
If conventional testing systems are used, then testing can be performed, but the system requires a large footprint and significant manual lifting and manipulation
Solution Approach 1:
The testing system is divided into separate functional modules including a testing chamber, conveyor system, and fixture assembly that can be independently positioned and operated. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function while reducing the overall footprint and manual handling requirements.
Solution Approach 2:
A conveyor system acts as an intermediary mechanism between the loading area and testing position, automatically transporting fixtures and reducing the need for manual lifting and positioning by operators.
2Productivity
If conventional testing systems are used, then testing can be performed, but setup times are long
Solution Approach 1:
Fixtures are pre-positioned on the conveyor system and pre-configured with test components before the actual testing begins. This preliminary preparation eliminates time-consuming setup steps during the testing process itself.
Solution Approach 2:
The system employs movable and adjustable components including the conveyor system and adjustable fixtures that can be quickly repositioned and reconfigured for different test scenarios, significantly reducing setup time compared to fixed conventional systems.
3Reliability
If high pressure fluid control products are not properly maintained and tested, then operational continuity is maintained, but equipment failure risk increases
Solution Approach 1:
The testing system enables continuous testing operations with the conveyor system continuously moving fixtures through the testing chamber, allowing multiple products to be tested in sequence without interruption. This continuous operation ensures regular maintenance while minimizing downtime.
Solution Approach 2:
The rapid conveyor system quickly moves fixtures through the testing chamber, rushing through the testing process in minimal time. This allows frequent testing intervals to be maintained without significantly impacting operational productivity.
Data Source
AI summary
A testing system for testing high pressure fluid control products includes a testing chamber having a testing configuration in which an access door of the testing chamber is in a closed position and contents of the testing chamber are contained for testing. The testing chamber includes a designated fitting testing area and a designated pipe testing area in fluid communication via an access window. The designated fitting testing area includes one or more test fixtures for testing high pressure fittings, and the designated pipe testing area includes one or more test fixtures for testing high pressure pipes. The testing system also includes one or more conveyors positioned within the designated pipe testing area and supporting the one or more test fixtures for testing high pressure pipes, each of the one or more conveyors being axially moveable within the designated pipe testing area between a load/unload position and a test position.