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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 27, 2024
Filed:
Jul. 01, 2022
Siemens Energy, Inc., Orlando, FL (US);
Glenn D. Hatch, Corning, NY (US);
Siemens Energy, Inc., Orlando, FL (US);
Abstract
A valve assembly for a reciprocating gas compressor includes a seat, a guard plate attached to the seat, elements, and springs is presented. The seat defines inlet openings, each inlet opening extends through the seat along a central longitudinal axis of each inlet opening. The guard plate defines element bores, each element bore aligning with one of the inlet openings along the central longitudinal axis. Each element includes a first end with a first recessed surface and a second end with a second recessed surface, the first end and the second end cooperating to define a cylindrical shape therebetween, and an extension protruding outward from the outer diameter of the element. Each element is positioned within one of the element bores and movable between an open position in which the element contacts the guard plate and a closed position in which the element contacts the seat.