Patent ID: 6301969
Filing Date: 2001-10-16
Classification: G01F,G01L

Abstract:
A pressure transducer assembly for connection to a process circuit in a process plant wherein at least one fluid line is disposed between the process circuit and a connection block of the pressure transducer assembly, a first flange connection disposed between the process circuit and the fluid line which includes a process circuit contact surface which mates with a first flange on the fluid line, connection means for connecting said contact surface and first flange together; a second flange connection disposed between the connection block of the pressure transducer and the fluid line which includes a connection block contact surface on the connection block mating with a second flange on the fluid line; and connection means for connecting the contact surface and second flange together; wherein the improvement comprises:at least said second flange including a flange connection piece having an axial passage bore;said flange connection piece adapted for connection to the connection block contact surface of the fluid line and having a flange element with a sealing face for connection to the contact surface;a separate flange received over said flange connection piece wherein said separate flange may be secured to the contact surface; andsaid separate flange fitting over said flange element of said flange connection piece to connect the flange element firmly against the contact surface with said sealing face pressed against said contact surface.