Centrifugal separator devices, systems and related methods
AssigneeBattelle Energy Alliance, LLC
InventorsDavid H. Meikrantz, Jack D. Law, Troy G. Garn, Terry A. Todd, Lawrence L. Macaluso
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Abstract
Centrifugal separator devices, systems and related methods are described. More particularly, fluid transfer connections for a centrifugal separator system having support assemblies with a movable member coupled to a connection tube and coupled to a fixed member, such that the movable member is constrained to movement along a fixed path relative to the fixed member are described. Also, centrifugal separator systems including such fluid transfer connections are described. Additionally, methods of installing, removing and/or replacing centrifugal separators from centrifugal separator systems are described.
Claims21
A centrifugal separator system comprising:
- at least one centrifugal separator having a plurality of fluid ports;
- a frame supporting the at least one centrifugal separator;
- at least one fluid transfer connection comprising:
- a connection tube comprising:
- a first connection fitting at a first end thereof, the first connection fitting sized and configured to sealingly couple to a first fluid port;
- and
- a second connection fitting at a second end thereof, the second connection fitting sized and configured to sealingly couple to a second fluid port, and wherein at least one of the first and second fluid ports is a fluid port of the plurality of fluid ports of the at least one centrifugal separator;
- and
- a support assembly comprising:
- a fixed member, fixed relative to the frame;
- and
- a movable member coupled to the connection tube and coupled to the fixed member in a manner constraining movement of the movable member and the connection tube along a fixed path relative to the fixed member.
A method of installing a centrifugal separator system,
- wherein the centrifugal separator system comprises:
- at least one centrifugal separator having a plurality of fluid ports;
- a frame supporting the at least one centrifugal separator;
- and
- at least one fluid transfer connection comprising:
- a connection tube comprising:
- a first connection fitting at a first end thereof, the first connection fitting sized and configured to sealingly couple to a first fluid port;
- and
- a second connection fitting at a second end thereof, the second connection fitting sized and configured to sealingly couple to a second fluid port, and wherein at least one of the first and second fluid ports is a fluid port of the plurality of fluid ports of the at least one centrifugal separator;
- and
- a support assembly comprising:
- a fixed member, fixed relative to the frame;
- and
- a movable member coupled to the connection tube and coupled to the fixed member in a manner constraining movement of the movable member and the connection tube along a fixed path relative to the fixed member;
- the method comprising:
- positioning the at least one centrifugal separator onto the frame;
- and
- operating an actuator to move the at least one fluid transfer connection along the fixed path to sealingly couple at least one of the first and second connection fittings to at least one of the first and second fluid ports of the at least one centrifugal separator.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.