Rotatable Exhaust Tip for Well Site Noise Control
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Solution Overview
Problem
Well site operations generate significant noise emissions that can disturb adjacent structures, necessitating effective noise control measures to direct exhaust noise away from undesirable locations.
Innovation Solution
A well site noise control apparatus with a rotatable exhaust outlet tip, coupled with an actuator, allows for directional control of exhaust noise by rotating the outlet tip up to 360 degrees, enabling noise redirection away from sensitive areas, and can be integrated with electronic devices to optimize noise reduction.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If exhaust noise is discharged in a fixed direction, then the exhaust system is simple in structure, but noise propagates towards adjacent structures causing disturbance
Solution Approach 1:
The exhaust outlet tip is made rotatable relative to the exhaust inlet, transforming the static exhaust system into a dynamic one. The actuator enables the outlet tip to rotate and redirect exhaust noise away from adjacent structures, resolving the contradiction between noise control and structural simplicity
Solution Approach 2:
The exhaust system is segmented into distinct components: the exhaust inlet, the rotatable outlet tip, and the actuator. This segmentation allows the outlet tip to be independently positioned to control noise direction while maintaining overall system functionality
2Object-affected harmful factors
If the exhaust outlet tip is made rotatable to redirect noise, then noise can be directed away from structures, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
An actuator is introduced as an intermediary component between the exhaust inlet and outlet tip. This actuator enables controlled rotation of the outlet tip to redirect noise, providing a mechanical means to achieve noise control without requiring complex active control systems
Solution Approach 2:
The orientation parameter of the exhaust outlet tip is made variable through rotation. By changing the angular position of the outlet tip, the system can dynamically adjust noise propagation direction to minimize impact on adjacent structures
Data Source
AI summary
A positionable exhaust apparatus with an exhaust outlet having a first bore extending along a length of the exhaust outlet. The first bore having a longitudinal axis extending the length thereof and an exhaust outlet tip coupled to the exhaust outlet. The exhaust outlet tip having a second bore with at least a portion of the second bore substantially aligned with the first bore of the exhaust outlet. An actuator coupled with the exhaust outlet and the exhaust outlet tip with at least a portion of the exhaust outlet tip to rotate the exhaust outlet tip relative to the exhaust outlet. The exhaust outlet tip rotatable three hundred and sixty degrees about the longitudinal axis of the exhaust outlet.