General Electric Company
OVERPRESSURE PROTECTION SYSTEM

Abstract:

An overpressure protection system and methods of using the same are provided. The overpressure protection system can include at least two limiting diaphragms in fluid communication with corresponding overpressure diaphragms. Each limiting diaphragm can be configured to transmit pressure exerted by different fluid environments to their corresponding overpressure diaphragm. Each overpressure diaphragm can include a pre-tensioned diaphragm seal configured to allow transmission of pressures to a differential pressure sensing element, allowing measurement of a differential pressure between the different fluid environments. When pressure transmitted to an overpressure diaphragm reaches a pre-defined limit, the pre-tensioned diaphragm can inhibit transmission of further pressure increases to the differential pressure sensing element. The overpressure protection system can employ a relatively small volume of transmission fluid T for pressure transmission, reducing the size of the overpressure protection system and increasing its responsiveness.