Mobile High Pressure Fluid Testing System with Quick Connect Fixtures
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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, often requiring multiple technicians and frequent testing of numerous fixtures.
Innovation Solution
A mobile testing system with a testing chamber mounted on a vehicle, featuring interchangeable quick connect fixtures and a conveyor system for efficient testing of high pressure fittings and pipes, reducing the need for manual handling and setup time, and allowing for on-site testing without a separate test chamber.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional testing systems are used, then testing can be performed, but the system requires a large footprint and significant manual handling
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the testing chamber, test benches, and multiple fixtures into a single integrated mobile unit mounted on a vehicle chassis. This merging of previously separate components (testing chamber, fixtures, support structures) into one compact mobile system reduces the overall footprint while maintaining full testing functionality.
Solution Approach 2:
The mobile testing system is designed with universal, interchangeable fixtures that can test multiple types of high pressure fluid control products (fittings, pipes, valves) within a single chamber. The quick-connect fixtures and standardized test benches allow one system to perform multiple testing functions, reducing the need for specialized equipment for each product type.
2Productivity
If conventional testing procedures are used, then thorough testing can be performed, but setup time is long and efficiency is low
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs pre-configured test benches with quick-connect fixtures that are ready for immediate use. The fixtures are pre-positioned and pre-assembled within the testing chamber, eliminating the need for time-consuming setup procedures. Operators can quickly connect test specimens to the pre-prepared fixtures without manual assembly or complex configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The mobile testing system incorporates dynamic, quickly-reconfigurable fixtures with quick-connect mechanisms that allow rapid attachment and detachment of test specimens. The system transitions from static, fixed fixtures to dynamic, movable fixtures that can be quickly repositioned and reconfigured between tests, dramatically reducing setup time.
3Reliability
If multiple fixtures are tested frequently, then comprehensive coverage is achieved, but the complexity of managing numerous fixtures increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the testing chamber into multiple designated testing areas, each with its own test bench and fixtures. This segmentation allows simultaneous testing of multiple fixtures in different areas, achieving comprehensive coverage without requiring complex management of a single large fixture set. Each segment operates semi-independently, simplifying overall system management.
Solution Approach 2:
The mobile testing system includes multiple identical or similar fixtures within the testing chamber, allowing redundant testing capabilities. Instead of managing one complex fixture that must be repeatedly assembled and disassembled, the system uses copies of standardized fixtures that can be quickly swapped between test benches, maintaining comprehensive testing coverage while simplifying fixture management.
4Productivity
If on-site testing is enabled, then operational efficiency improves, but the system must be mobile and compact
Solution Approach 1:
The system transitions from a stationary, floor-based testing setup to a mobile, vehicle-mounted configuration. By utilizing the vertical dimension and three-dimensional space within a vehicle chassis, the system packs comprehensive testing equipment into a compact footprint that can be transported to field locations, enabling on-site testing without requiring large dedicated testing facilities.
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 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 testing system also includes a set of interchangeable quick connect fixtures having similarly sized base ends and differently sized attachment ends. The designated fitting testing area includes a fitting test bench supporting at least one quick connect fixture for testing high pressure fittings, and the designated pipe testing area includes a pipe test bench supporting at least one quick connect fixture for testing high pressure pipes.