Abstract:
A co-planar differential pressure sensor module (100) is provided. The module (100) includes a base (109) having a pair of recesses (217, 219). A pair of pedestals (218, 220) is also provided where each pedestal (218, 220) is disposed in a respective recess (217, 219) and is coupled to a respective isolation diaphragm (222). A differential pressure sensor (208) has a sensing diaphragm and a pair of pressure sensing ports (210, 212). Each port (210, 212) of the differential pressure sensor (208) is fluidically coupled to a respective isolation diaphragm (222) by a fill fluid. The module (100) also includes circuitry (216) coupled to the differential pressure sensor (209) to measure an electrical characteristic of the sensor (208) that varies with differential pressure. The base (109) is constructed from a material that is suitable for submersion in seawater. A method (300) of constructing a co-planar differential pressure sensor module (100) is also provided. In another embodiment, a pressure sensor module is provided. The pressure sensor module (100) includes a base having a recess. A pedestal is disposed in the recess and is coupled to an isolation diaphragm. A pressure sensor having a sensing diaphragm and a pressure sensing port is fluidically coupled to the isolation diaphragm by a fill fluid. Circuitry is coupled to the pressure sensor to measure an electrical characteristic of the sensor that varies with pressure. The base is constructed from a material that is suitable for submersion in seawater.
Abstract:
A two-wire transmitter senses a pressure using an internal pressure sensor. The transmitter includes an input for receiving a process variable from a remote sensor which is separated from the transmitter. Circuitry in the transmitters transmits information on a two-wire process control loop which is related to the sensed pressure and the process variable.
Abstract:
A remote seal assembly (18, 20) for subsea applications is provided. The assembly (18, 20) includes an upper housing (34, 102) having a fluid coupling (110) for coupling the remote seal to a process fluid pressure measurement device. A lower housing (36, 104) is coupled to the upper housing (34, 102) and has an interface that is configured to mount to a pressure vessel (12). The lower housing (36, 104) also has a process fluid inlet (32). An isolation diaphragm (41, 154) is disposed between the upper and lower housings. At least one of the upper housing (34, 102), lower housing (36, 104) and isolation diaphragm (41, 154) are constructed from a material suitable for immersion in saltwater. In some embodiments, the lower housing (36, 104) has a shoulder (140) disposed about the process fluid inlet (32) and a plurality of self-energizing seals (40, 42) configured to couple the assembly to a venturi flow meter body (12). A subsea process fluid flow measurement system is also provided that includes a pressure transmitter and at least one subsea remote seal assembly.
Abstract:
A remote seal assembly (18, 20) for subsea applications is provided. The assembly (18, 20) includes an upper housing (34, 102) having a fluid coupling (110) for coupling the remote seal to a process fluid pressure measurement device. A lower housing (36, 104) is coupled to the upper housing (34, 102) and has an interface that is configured to mount to a pressure vessel (12). The lower housing (36, 104) also has a process fluid inlet (32). An isolation diaphragm (41, 154) is disposed between the upper and lower housings. At least one of the upper housing (34, 102), lower housing (36, 104) and isolation diaphragm (41, 154) are constructed from a material suitable for immersion in saltwater. In some embodiments, the lower housing (36, 104) has a shoulder (140) disposed about the process fluid inlet (32) and a plurality of self-energizing seals (40, 42) configured to couple the assembly to a venturi flow meter body (12). A subsea process fluid flow measurement system is also provided that includes a pressure transmitter and at least one subsea remote seal assembly.
Abstract:
A co planar differential pressure sensor module (100) is provided. The module (100) includes a base (109) having a pair of recesses (217 219). A pair of pedestals (218 220) is also provided where each pedestal (218 220) is disposed in a respective recess (217 219) and is coupled to a respective isolation diaphragm (222). A differential pressure sensor (208) has a sensing diaphragm and a pair of pressure sensing ports (210 212). Each port (210 212) of the differential pressure sensor (208) is fluidically coupled to a respective isolation diaphragm (222) by a fill fluid. The module (100) also includes circuitry (216) coupled to the differential pressure sensor (209) to measure an electrical characteristic of the sensor (208) that varies with differential pressure. The base (109) is constructed from a material that is suitable for submersion in seawater. A method (300) of constructing a co planar differential pressure sensor module (100) is also provided. In another embodiment a pressure sensor module is provided. The pressure sensor module (100) includes a base having a recess. A pedestal is disposed in the recess and is coupled to an isolation diaphragm. A pressure sensor having a sensing diaphragm and a pressure sensing port is fluidically coupled to the isolation diaphragm by a fill fluid. Circuitry is coupled to the pressure sensor to measure an electrical characteristic of the sensor that varies with pressure. The base is constructed from a material that is suitable for submersion in seawater.
Abstract:
A co-planar differential pressure sensor module (100) is provided. The module (100) includes a base (109) having a pair of recesses (217, 219). A pair of pedestals (218, 220) is also provided where each pedestal (218, 220) is disposed in a respective recess (217, 219) and is coupled to a respective isolation diaphragm (222). A differential pressure sensor (208) has a sensing diaphragm and a pair of pressure sensing ports (210, 212). Each port (210, 212) of the differential pressure sensor (208) is fluidically coupled to a respective isolation diaphragm (222) by a fill fluid. The module (100) also includes circuitry (216) coupled to the differential pressure sensor (209) to measure an electrical characteristic of the sensor (208) that varies with differential pressure. The base (109) is constructed from a material that is suitable for submersion in seawater. A method (300) of constructing a co-planar differential pressure sensor module (100) is also provided. In another embodiment, a pressure sensor module is provided. The pressure sensor module (100) includes a base having a recess. A pedestal is disposed in the recess and is coupled to an isolation diaphragm. A pressure sensor having a sensing diaphragm and a pressure sensing port is fluidically coupled to the isolation diaphragm by a fill fluid. Circuitry is coupled to the pressure sensor to measure an electrical characteristic of the sensor that varies with pressure. The base is constructed from a material that is suitable for submersion in seawater.
Abstract:
A remote seal assembly (18, 20) for subsea applications is provided. The assembly (18, 20) includes an upper housing (34, 102) having a fluid coupling (110) for coupling the remote seal to a process fluid pressure measurement device. A lower housing (36, 104) is coupled to the upper housing (34, 102) and has an interface that is configured to mount to a pressure vessel (12). The lower housing (36, 104) also has a process fluid inlet (32). An isolation diaphragm (41, 154) is disposed between the upper and lower housings. At least one of the upper housing (34, 102), lower housing (36, 104) and isolation diaphragm (41, 154) are constructed from a material suitable for immersion in saltwater. In some embodiments, the lower housing (36, 104) has a shoulder (140) disposed about the process fluid inlet (32) and a plurality of self-energizing seals (40, 42) configured to couple the assembly to a venturi flow meter body (12). A subsea process fluid flow measurement system is also provided that includes a pressure transmitter and at least one subsea remote seal assembly.
Abstract:
Se proporciona un módulo de sensor de presión diferencial co-planar (100). El módulo (100) incluye una base (109) que tiene un par de rebajes ((217), (219)) También se proporciona un par de pedestales ((218), (220)) en donde cada pedestal ((218), (220)) se dispone en un rebaje correspondiente ((217), (219)) y está acoplado a un diafragma aislante correspondiente (222). Un sensor de presión diferencial (208) tiene un diafragma de detección y un par de puertos de detección de presión ((210), (212)). Cada puerto ((210), (212)) del sensor de presión diferencial (208) está acoplado mediante fluido a un diafragma aislante correspondiente (222) por un fluido de llenado. El módulo (100) también incluye circuitos (216) acoplados al sensor de presión diferencial (209) para medir una característica eléctrica del sensor (208) que varía de acuerdo con la presión diferencial. La base (109) está construida de un material que es adecuado para inmersiones en el agua de mar. Un método (300) de construcción de un módulo de sensor de presión diferencial co-planar (100) también se proporciona. En otra modalidad, un módulo de sensor de presión se proporciona. El módulo de sensor de presión (100) incluye una base que tiene un rebaje. Un pedestal está dispuesto en el rebaje y se acopla a un diafragma aislante. Un sensor de presión con un diafragma de detección y un puerto de detección de presión está acoplado mediante fluido al diafragma aislante por un líquido de llenado. Los circuitos están acoplados al sensor de presión para medir una característica eléctrica del sensor que varía con la presión. La base está construida de un material que es adecuado para inmersiones en el agua de mar.
Abstract:
A two-wire transmitter senses a pressure using an internal pressure sensor. The transmitter includes an input for receiving a process variable from a remote sensor which is separated from the transmitter. Circuitry in the transmitters transmits information on a two-wire process control loop which is related to the sensed pressure and the process variable.
Abstract:
A two-wire transmitter senses a pressure using an internal pressure sensor. The transmitter includes an input for receiving a process variable from a remote sensor which is separated from the transmitter. Circuitry in the transmitters transmits information on a two-wire process control loop which is related to the sensed pressure and the process variable.