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 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 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 process pressure measuring system (80) includes a transmitter (92) having a first sealed system (100) in which a first outlet (110) couples to a pressure sensor (440), a first isolator diaphragm assembly (112), a first capillary passage (114), and a first isolation fluid. The first isolation fluid couples a first pressure from the first isolator diaphragm assembly (112) to the first outlet (110) and the pressure sensor (440). A second sealed system (200) includes a second pressure outlet (220) that is coupled to the first isolator diaphragm assembly (112), a second isolator diaphragm assembly (212), a second capillary passage (214) and a second isolation fluid. The second isolation fluid is adapted for use in a first temperature range and couples a pressure from the second isolator diaphragm assembly (212) to the second pressure outlet (210). A third sealed system (300) includes a third pressure outlet (310) that is coupled to the second isolator diaphragm assembly (212), a third isolator diaphragm assembly (312), a third capillary passage (314) and a third isolation fluid. The third isolator fluid is adapted for use in a second temperature range and couples a process pressure to the third pressure outlet (310).
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.