Pressure Transmitter Manifold With Variable Opening Spacing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional 5-valve natural gas manifolds require identical spacing between inlet and outlet openings, limiting compatibility with different pressure transducers, and lack efficient fluid control mechanisms.
Innovation Solution
A manifold design with variable inter-opening distances between inlet and outlet openings, angled conduit segments, and integrated valve bores for enhanced fluid control and compatibility with diverse pressure transmitters.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If conventional manifolds use identical spacing between inlet and outlet openings, then manufacturing is simplified, but adaptability to different pressure transmitters is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The manifold employs asymmetric conduit routing where the first conduit has a different configuration than the second conduit. Specifically, the first conduit includes a first angled segment while the second conduit includes a second angled segment with different orientation, creating different inter-opening distances for inlet and outlet openings. This asymmetry enables compatibility with pressure transmitters having various mounting configurations while maintaining a unified manifold body design.
2Productivity
If conventional manifolds use standard 2.5 inch spacing, then device simplicity is maintained, but fluid control efficiency is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The manifold incorporates adjustable angled conduit segments that can be positioned at different angles relative to the manifold body. The first angled conduit segment can be adjusted to optimize fluid flow paths for different operational requirements. This dynamic configurability enhances fluid control efficiency by allowing optimization of flow dynamics while managing pressure differentials across the manifold.
3Adaptability or versatility
If manifolds use different inter-opening distances for inlet and outlet, then adaptability to various pressure transmitters is improved, but manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The manifold divides the fluid transmission path into distinct segmented conduits: a first conduit with specific routing for inlet connections and a second conduit with different routing for outlet connections. Each conduit segment can be independently manufactured and positioned, allowing precise control over inter-opening distances. The first conduit connects to the first opening while the second conduit connects to the second opening, enabling different spacing requirements to be met through modular assembly rather than monolithic manufacturing.
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AI summary
A manifold, a method of making the manifold, and a system for measuring pressure within a fluid flowline, in which the manifold may comprise a manifold body having a first end and a second end. A first fluid conduit and a second fluid conduit may extend through the manifold body and each have an inlet for coupling to a fluid flowline and an outlet for coupling to a pressure transmitter. First and second isolation valve bores may be in fluid communication with the first and second fluid conduits, respectively. A first equalizing bore may be in fluid communication with at least one of the first and second fluid conduits. The inlet openings may be spaced from each other by a first inter-opening distance, and the outlet openings may be spaced from each other by a second inter-opening distance, the first inter-opening distance being different from the second inter-opening distance.