RTP Pipeline Gas Capture Chamber for Zero Fugitive Emissions
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current technologies lack a system for effective management and mitigation of gaseous permeation through non-metallic and partially metallic composite pipe structures, posing safety and environmental risks due to uncontrolled gas accumulation and release.
Innovation Solution
The Gaseous Zero Emissions Device (G-ZED) integrates fiber optic monitoring and embedded sensors to detect, collect, and manage gaseous permeation within Reinforced Thermoplastic Pipe (RTP) systems, channeling gases to a collection point for reuse or disposal, ensuring net-zero fugitive emissions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If gaseous permeation is allowed to flow freely through RTP layers, then gas detection and collection becomes possible, but uncontrolled gas accumulation and release to atmosphere occurs creating safety and environmental hazards
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the harmful gaseous permeation from the RTP pipeline system by providing a dedicated collection point (G-ZED) that captures and removes the gas before it can be released to the atmosphere. The gas is channeled through a collection conduit system that separates it from the environment, effectively taking out the harmful factor while maintaining the beneficial permeation flow path for detection and management.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention introduces an intermediary collection system (G-ZED device with collection conduit) between the RTP layers and the atmosphere. This intermediary captures the gaseous permeation, allows for monitoring and measurement, and provides controlled management of the gas, preventing direct release while enabling safe handling and disposal.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If traditional venting systems are used to release gas to atmosphere, then gas accumulation is prevented, but environmental regulations are violated and public acceptance is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The invention converts the previously harmful atmospheric emission into a beneficial controlled collection process. The gaseous permeation that was once released harmfully is now captured and can be properly managed, measured, and disposed of through appropriate channels, transforming an environmental liability into a controllable process with potential for resource recovery or safe disposal.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention creates a controlled collection environment (G-ZED) that isolates the gaseous permeation from the atmosphere. By providing a dedicated collection space with controlled access and proper disposal mechanisms, the system effectively creates an inert environment where gas can be managed without direct atmospheric interaction, complying with environmental regulations.
3Measurement precision
If fiber optic monitoring and embedded sensors are integrated into RTP, then continuous monitoring capability is achieved, but system complexity and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
The invention integrates multiple functions into the G-ZED collection point system: it serves as both the gas collection conduit and the housing for monitoring equipment. The same structural element that collects gas also provides the platform for sensors and fiber optic connections, eliminating the need for separate monitoring infrastructure and reducing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention merges the gas collection function with the monitoring function in a single integrated device (G-ZED). By combining the collection conduit, sensors, and fiber optic monitoring capabilities into one unified system, the invention reduces the number of separate components and simplifies installation and operation while maintaining both detection and collection capabilities.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The G-ZED system prevents uncontrolled gas accumulation and release, enhancing safety and environmental security by providing continuous monitoring and management of gaseous substances, meeting regulatory requirements for zero emissions.
Implementation Method 1
The G-ZED is specifically designed for the inspection, detection, and management of the potential permeation of the gaseous medium within the RTP layers
Implementation Method 2
combining Smartpipe's patented Fiber Optic and multiple embedded discrete sensors with integrated reader/activator
Implementation Method 3
The accumulation of the gaseous medium is controlled and collected to be processed, reused, or disposed of
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AI summary
A method, device and processing system for a G-ZED “Gaseous Zero Emissions Device” for the inspection, detection and management of gaseous permeation through composite pipe structures, termed Reinforced Thermoplastic Pipe, non-metallic or partially metallic composite pipelines and conduits, or cured type structure, and instrumented with inventive monitoring, inspection and communication systems, prefabricated, and delivered for installation, in existing lined or free-standing pipes with minimal disturbance to the operation of such pipelines. The device has a cylindrical gas chamber surrounding a portion of a continuous multilayered composite pipe to capture permeated gas directed into the gas chamber and then to a compression chamber for pressure separation, reclamation and reinjection into the pipeline gas flow or to storage. The device is monitored and controlled through individual embedded sensors, reader/activator fiber optic sensing and transmission, data transmission and a computer system for receiving and processing information.