Portable Liquid Transloader Without Electrical Power
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing portable transloading devices for petroleum require electrical power, which is often unavailable at remote staging sites, limiting transloading operations due to the need for fuel for generators and the added weight and maneuverability issues.
Innovation Solution
A portable liquid transloader that operates without electrical power, utilizing a wheeled support vehicle with a manually operated extension ladder, bulk air eliminator, and mechanical flow meter, where the pump from the tanker truck suffices for operation, and the bulk air eliminator and flow meter provide counterbalance for the ladder and platform.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If electrical power is provided to portable transloading devices, then transloading operations can be performed with pumps and metering devices, but the devices require fuel for generators and have added weight impacting maneuverability
Solution Approach 1:
The patent removes the electrical generator and all electrical components from the portable transloading device, extracting the power source that caused weight and maneuverability problems. The device now uses only mechanical components that can be operated without electrical power, eliminating the need for fuel storage and generator maintenance while maintaining transloading functionality through mechanical pumps and meters.
2Productivity
If electrical power is provided to portable transloading devices, then pumps and metering devices can operate, but fuel storage and generator maintenance become problematic at remote sites
Solution Approach 1:
The patent makes the transloading device self-sufficient by eliminating dependence on external fuel supplies and electrical infrastructure. The mechanical components can be operated directly using the pump from the tanker truck, requiring no fuel storage, generator maintenance, or electrical power source. This self-service approach dramatically improves reliability at remote staging sites where infrastructure is limited.
3Power
If electrical generators are located onboard portable transloading devices, then power is available for operation, but maneuverability within tight confines is impacted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the onboard generator and all electrical power sources from the portable transloading device, removing the source of weight and maneuverability restrictions. The device can now be easily moved within tight confines at staging sites without the burden of generator weight, while still providing full transloading functionality through mechanical means powered by the tanker truck's pump.
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AI summary
A portable liquid transloader includes a wheeled support vehicle. The wheeled support vehicle includes a chassis and a manually operated extension ladder. The extension ladder includes a base section that is carried by the chassis and a fly section that is extendably connected to the base section. A platform extends horizontally outwardly from the fly section. The portable liquid transloader further includes a bulk air eliminator that is carried by the chassis. An inlet is disposed upstream from the bulk air eliminator. A mechanical flow meter is disposed downstream from the bulk air eliminator. A first supply conduit extends downstream from the mechanical flow meter. The first supply conduit is carried by the chassis and extends generally parallel to the extension ladder. A second supply conduit is fluidly coupled to the first supply conduit. The second supply conduit extends vertically above and horizontally beyond the platform.