Title:
A DEVICE FOR DIRECTING THE FLOW A FLUID USING A PRESSURE SWITCH
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2012/074678
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A device for directing the flow of a fluid comprises: a pressure pocket; a first fluid passageway; a pressure source; and a pressure switch, wherein the first fluid passageway operationally connects at least the pressure pocket and the pressure source, and wherein the pressure switch is positioned adjacent to the pressure source. According to an embodiment, depending on at least one of the properties of the fluid, the fluid that flows into the pressure pocket changes. In one embodiment, the change is the fluid increasingly flows into the pressure pocket. In another embodiment, the change is the fluid decreasingly flows into the pressure pocket. According to another embodiment, a flow rate regulator comprises: the device for directing the flow of a fluid; a second fluid passageway; a third fluid passageway; and a fourth fluid passageway.
Inventors:
DYKSTRA JASON D (US)
FRIPP MICHAEL L (US)
FRIPP MICHAEL L (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2011/059631
Publication Date:
August 16, 2012
Filing Date:
November 07, 2011
Export Citation:
Assignee:
HALLIBURTON ENERGY SERV INC (US)
DYKSTRA JASON D (US)
FRIPP MICHAEL L (US)
DYKSTRA JASON D (US)
FRIPP MICHAEL L (US)
International Classes:
F15D1/02; F15B21/04
Foreign References:
| US20100181251A1 | 2010-07-22 | |||
| US20020150483A1 | 2002-10-17 | |||
| EP0132923A2 | 1985-02-13 | |||
| US20100122804A1 | 2010-05-20 |
Other References:
See also references of EP 2646696A4
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
HIGGINS, Sheri, L. (P.l.l.c.4224 University Boulevar, Dallas TX, US)
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