Flowline power generator

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1987-02-25

1989-03-07

Ostrager, Allen M.

Power plants

Motive fluid energized by externally applied heat

Process of power production or system operation

415144, 416DIG4, 290 52, F01B 2500, F01K 2514

Patent

active

048095109

ABSTRACT:
A flowline power generator especially adapted for use on a conduit or flowline carrying petroleum or hydrocarbon products is disclosed. A valve body incorporated in the flowline redirects at least a portion of the fluid flowing through the flowline into engagement with a turbine which drives an electrical generator. A gate valve is provided for bypassing the turbine to permit all of the flow in the conduit to bypass the power generator, and yet provide substantially the same pressure drop to protect downstream equipment from high-pressure surges. In the bypass configuration, the power generator can be repaired or completely removed. The valve body can be incorporated into the flowline with no power generator attached, and power generators can be subsequently installed at prescribed locations along the conduit.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3992891 (1976-11-01), Pocrnja

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