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US 2010/0301597 A1Published application
Reverse flow wye connector
AssigneeQuality Connector Systems
InventorBruce E. Morris
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Abstract
A subsea fitting is disclosed. The subsea fitting includes a body. The fitting includes at least two passages through the body. The passages are in fluid communication within the body. A diverter is located in at least one of the passages. The diverter may be movable between an open position and a closed position. In the open position, the diverter allows open flow between two of the passages. In the closed position, the diverter inhibits flow between the two passages.
Claims21
1-34. (canceled)
A subsea pipeline fitting, comprising:
- a body;
- a first passage through the body coupled to a first port on a first side of the body;
- a second passage through the body coupled to a second port on the first side of the body;
- wherein the first passage and the second passage combine within the body and couple to a third port on a second side of the body, the second side being opposite from the first side of the body;
- a first tubular diverter located lengthwise in the first passage, wherein the first tubular diverter fits snugly inside the first passage such that fluid flows longitudinally from one end of the first passage to the other end of the first passage through the inside of the first tubular diverter, wherein the first tubular diverter rotates within the first passage during use, and wherein the first tubular diverter comprises a first opening in a portion of its wall;
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- a second tubular diverter located lengthwise in the second passage, wherein the second tubular diverter fits snugly inside the second passage such that fluid flows longitudinally from one end of the second passage to the other end of the second passage through the inside of the second tubular diverter, wherein the second tubular diverter rotates within the second passage during use, and wherein the second tubular diverter comprises a second opening in a portion of its wall.
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