LIQUID INTAKE WITH REMOVABLE COVER
Devices and methods to impart liquid into a pumping unit are described herein. Specifically, a vertical liquid intake is described which allows for diversion of liquid flow from horizontal to vertical without a loss of capacity or increased risk of cavitation. The liquid intake generally includes a body with separate channels and a removable cover.
1 . A liquid intake comprising:
a body with at least one channel;
a plurality of openings capable of introducing fluid flow into the body in at least two directions; and
a removable cover positioned over at least one access hole at an angle to allow for redirection of incoming fluid flow.
2 . The liquid intake of claim 1 , wherein the removable cover comprises at least one rigid indentation that complements the at least one access hole.
3 . The liquid intake of claim 1 , wherein the body has two distinct channels, each channel having a first opening, a second opening, and at least one access hole.
4 . The liquid intake of claim 1 , wherein the two directions are perpendicular to one another.
5 . The liquid intake of claim 1 , wherein the two directions intersect at an acute angle of intersection.
6 . The liquid intake of claim 1 , wherein the removable cover is attached to the body with at least one mechanical fastener.
7 . A body of a liquid intake for a decoking apparatus comprising:
a first planar surface;
a second planar surface perpendicular to the first planar surface;
an angled planar surface; and
a plurality of channels, each channel connecting an opening on the first planar surface, an opening on the second planar surface, and an access hole on the angled planar surface.
8 . The body of claim 7 , further comprising a removable cover capable of attachment to the angled planar surface.
9 . The body of claim 7 , wherein the removable cover is attached to the angled planar surface with at least one mechanical fastener.
10 . A method of removing obstructions and debris from a vertical liquid intake for a decoking apparatus comprising:
installing the vertical liquid intake with at least one channel, a removable cover, and at least one access hole in a pumping unit;
detaching the removable cover from the liquid intake to access and inspect the at least one channel through the access hole;
removing obstructions and debris from the channel; and
reattaching the removable cover to the liquid intake.
11 . The method of claim 10 , wherein the at least one channel has a first opening positioned in a first direction and a second opening positioned in a second direction.
12 . The method of claim 10 , wherein the removable cover is attached to the liquid intake by a plurality of mechanical fasteners.