Patent Publication Number: US-11384876-B2

Title: Fluid conduit connector system

Description:
BACKGROUND 
     Field 
     Embodiments described herein generally relate to a system for connecting fluid conduits, valves, and the like. 
     Description of the Related Art 
     The connecting of fluid conduits may be achieved by engaging threads of one conduit with corresponding complementary threads of another conduit. An alternative to a threaded connection is a bolted flanged connection. Some fluid conduit systems, such as those used for well treatments in the oil and gas industry, are used temporarily in a series of different locations. These fluid conduit systems are successively assembled at a work site, used to convey fluids, disassembled, transported to another site, reassembled, and so on. It is desirable for the connections of such systems to be robust and reliable, yet facilitate rapid assembly and disassembly. 
     SUMMARY 
     The present disclosure generally relates to a fluid conduit connection system. 
     In one embodiment, a fluid conduit connector system includes a first fluid conduit connector including a first body having a first side, a neck extending from the first side, a first opening in the neck, and a first bore extending from the first opening into the first body. The fluid conduit connector system further includes a second fluid conduit connector including a second body having first, second, and third sides, a first opening in the first side, a second opening in the second side, a first bore extending from the first opening into the second body, a second bore extending from the second opening and intersecting the first bore, and an array of holes extending from the second side to the third side, the array of holes positioned around the second bore. Upon assembly, the first bore of the first body is aligned with the second bore of the second body, the second side of the second body is disposed adjacent to the neck, a tension flange is disposed around the neck, and a plurality of connection rods are coupled to the tension flange, each connection rod disposed in a corresponding hole of the array of holes and extending out of the third side of the second body. 
     In one embodiment, a method of connecting a fluid conduit connector system includes coupling a tension flange around a neck of a first fluid conduit connector, positioning a second fluid conduit connector adjacent to the neck, and coupling a plurality of connection rods to the tension flange. Each connection rod is disposed through a corresponding hole in the second fluid conduit connector. The method further includes coupling each connection rod to the second fluid conduit connector with a corresponding first fastener and coupling a piston flange to the second fluid conduit connector. Each connection rod is disposed through a corresponding hole in the piston flange, and coupled to the piston flange by a corresponding second fastener. The method further includes applying a pressure to a chamber defined by a recess of the piston flange, thereby applying a tension to the connection rods, securing each connection rod to the second fluid conduit connector by tightening each first fastener on each connection rod, and relieving the pressure. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       So that the manner in which the above recited features of the present disclosure can be understood in detail, a more particular description of the disclosure, briefly summarized above, may be had by reference to embodiments, some of which are illustrated in the appended drawings. It is to be noted, however, that the appended drawings illustrate only typical embodiments of this disclosure and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope, for the disclosure may admit to other equally effective embodiments. 
         FIGS. 1A-B  show an embodiment of a fluid conduit connector of a fluid conduit connector system. 
         FIGS. 2A-C  show two fluid conduit connectors of the embodiment of  FIGS. 1A-B  coupled together. 
         FIG. 3A  shows a connection stud for a flange. 
         FIG. 3B  shows a connection rod. 
         FIG. 4  shows another embodiment of a fluid conduit connector. 
         FIGS. 5A-E  show another embodiment of a fluid conduit connector and a fluid conduit connector system. 
         FIGS. 6A-C  show another embodiment of a fluid conduit connector and a fluid conduit connector system. 
         FIGS. 7A-B  show an embodiment of a valve assembly. 
         FIG. 8  shows another embodiment of a valve assembly. 
         FIG. 9  shows another embodiment of a valve assembly. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Embodiments of the present disclosure concern connections for fluid conduits, and are particularly suited for use with fluid conduits that, in use, are subject to repeated assembly and disassembly. Examples include conduits that are used in oil and gas applications, such as when pumping treatment fluids, such as acids and fracturing fluids, into wells. 
       FIGS. 1A-B  show an embodiment of a fluid conduit connector  2  of a fluid conduit connector system ( 46 ,  FIGS. 2A-C ). The fluid conduit connector  2  has a body  4 . Although the body  4  may include a plurality of components, in some embodiments the body  4  may be monolithic. The body  4  may be cast as a single block. The body  4  may be machined out of a single block. In some embodiments, the body  4  may form at least part of a valve body. In such embodiments, the valve body may contain one or more valve components. The body  4  may have a first side  6  and a second side  8 . The second side  8  may be opposite to the first side  6 . The first side  6  may have a first opening  10 , and the second side  8  may have a second opening  12 . A throughbore  14  may extend from the first opening  10  to the second opening  12 . The throughbore  14  may be configured to convey a fluid between the first side  6  and the second side  8 . 
     The first side  6  may have a first sealing surface  16 . The first sealing surface  16  may surround the first opening  10 . The first sealing surface  16  may be recessed into the first side  6 . The first sealing surface  16  may be recessed into a raised face  18  surrounding the first opening  10 . The raised face  18  may be sized in accordance with a raised face of a standard ring type joint flange. The second side  8  may have a second sealing surface  20 . The second sealing surface  20  may surround the second opening  12 . The second sealing surface  20  may be recessed into the second side  8 . The second sealing surface  20  may be recessed into a raised face  22  surrounding the second opening  12 . The raised face  22  may be sized in accordance with a raised face of a standard ring type joint flange. 
     The first side  6  may have a first array  24  of holes  26 . The first array  24  of holes  26  may be positioned around the first opening  10 . As shown, the first array  24  has eight holes symmetrically positioned around the first opening  10 , however, the holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  may number, be sized, and be arranged in a pattern that substantially matches a number, size, and pattern of holes on a flange. For example, the number, size and pattern of holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  may be arranged to substantially match the hole number, size and pattern of holes of a flange that meets one or more specifications of one or more of the American Petroleum Institute (API), the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), or the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). 
     In some embodiments, each hole  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  may terminate within the body  4 . In some embodiments, each hole  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  may not terminate within the body  4 . In some embodiments, selected holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  may terminate within the body  4 , and other holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  may extend through the body  4 . In some embodiments, those holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  that extend through the body  4  may extend through the body  4  to the second side  8  of the body  4 . 
     In some embodiments, each hole  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  may be threaded. In some embodiments, each hole  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  may not be threaded. In some embodiments, selected holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  may be threaded, and other holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  may not be threaded. In some embodiments, those holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  that are threaded may be threaded along a portion of a length of each hole  26 . 
     In some embodiments, each hole  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  may be configured to receive a corresponding connection stud  92  ( FIG. 3A ). In some embodiments, each hole  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  may be configured to receive a corresponding connection stud  92  whereby the corresponding connection stud  92  may be threaded into the respective hole  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  to form a threaded connection. The threaded connection may be tightened in order to secure a component, such as a flange, to the body  4 . 
     The first side  6  may have a second array  28  of holes  30 . As shown, the second array  28  has four holes although any number of holes  30  may be used. The second array  28  of holes  30  may be positioned around the first array  24  of holes  26 . For example, the second array  28  of holes  30  may include first  32  and second  34  groups of holes  30 , and the first array  24  of holes  26  may be positioned between the first  32  and second  34  groups of holes  30  of the second array  28  of holes  30 . 
     In some embodiments, each hole  30  of the second array  28  of holes  30  may terminate within the body  4 . In some embodiments, each hole  30  of the second array  28  of holes  30  may not terminate within the body  4 . In some embodiments, selected holes  30  of the second array  28  of holes  30  may terminate within the body  4 , and other holes  30  of the second array  28  of holes  30  may extend through the body  4 . In some embodiments, those holes  30  of the second array  28  of holes  30  that extend through the body  4  may extend through the body  4  to the second side  8  of the body  4 . 
     In some embodiments, each hole  30  of the second array  28  of holes  30  may be threaded. In some embodiments, each hole  30  of the second array  28  of holes  30  may not be threaded. In some embodiments, selected holes  30  of the second array  28  of holes  30  may be threaded, and other holes  30  of the second array  28  of holes  30  may not be threaded. In some embodiments, those holes  30  of the second array  28  of holes  30  that are threaded may be threaded along a portion of a length of each hole  30 . 
     The second side  8  may have a third array  36  of holes  38 . In some embodiments, the third array  36  of holes  38  may be omitted. If present, the third array  36  of holes  38  may be positioned around the second opening  12 . As shown, the third array  36  has eight holes symmetrically positioned around the second opening  12 , however, the holes  38  of the third array  36  of holes  38  may number, be sized, and arranged in a pattern that substantially matches a number, size, and pattern of holes on a flange. For example, the number, size, and pattern of holes  38  of the third array  36  of holes  38  may be arranged to substantially match the number, size, and pattern of holes of a flange that meets one or more specifications of one or more of the American Petroleum Institute (API), the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), or the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). 
     In some embodiments, each hole  38  of the third array  36  of holes  38  may terminate within the body  4 . In some embodiments, each hole  38  of the third array  36  of holes  38  may be threaded. In some embodiments, each hole  38  of the third array  36  of holes  38  may not be threaded. In some embodiments, selected holes  38  of the third array  36  of holes  38  may be threaded, and other holes  38  of the third array  36  of holes  38  may not be threaded. In some embodiments, those holes  38  of the third array  36  of holes  38  that are threaded may be threaded along a portion of a length of each hole  38 . 
     In some embodiments, each hole  38  of the third array  36  of holes  38  may be configured to receive a corresponding connection stud  92 . In some embodiments, each hole  38  of the third array  36  of holes  38  may be configured to receive a corresponding connection stud  92  whereby the corresponding connection stud  92  may be threaded into the respective hole  38  of the third array  36  of holes  38  to form a threaded connection. The threaded connection may be tightened in order to secure a component, such as a flange, to the body  4 . 
     In embodiments in which each hole  30 , or a selected number of holes  30 , of the second array  28  of holes  30  extend to the second side  8  of the body  4 , the second array  28  of holes  30  may be positioned around the third array  36  of holes  38  (if present). For example, the second array  28  of holes  30  may include third  40  and fourth  42  groups of holes  30  as seen on the second side  8 , and the first array  24  of holes  26  may be positioned between the third  40  and fourth  42  groups of holes  30  of the second array  28  of holes  30 . In some embodiments, the third  40  and fourth  42  groups of holes  30  of the second array  28  of holes  30  as seen on the second side  8  may correspond, respectively, with the first  32  and second  34  groups of holes  30  of the second array  28  of holes  30  on the first side  6  of the body  4 . 
     As illustrated in  FIGS. 1A-B , the fluid conduit connector  2  may be configured as a valve. One or more components  44  of the valve may be connected to the body  4 . 
       FIGS. 2A-C  show a fluid conduit connector system  46  in which two fluid conduit connectors of the embodiment of  FIGS. 1A-B  are coupled together as an assembly.  FIG. 2A  is an external view of the assembly,  FIG. 2B  is a longitudinal cross section along line  2 B- 2 B, and  FIG. 2C  is a longitudinal cross section through the assembly along line  2 C- 2 C. For clarity, the valve components  44  depicted in  FIGS. 1A-B  have been omitted. 
     As illustrated, a first fluid conduit connector  48  has a first body  50  that may also function as a valve body, and a second fluid conduit connector  52  has a second body  54  that may also function as a valve body. The first body  50  and second body  54  each have first sides  56 ,  60  and second sides  58 ,  62 . Each first side  56 ,  60  has a first opening  64 ,  68 , and each second side  58 ,  62  has a second opening  66 ,  70 . Each of the first body  50  and second body  54  has a throughbore  72 ,  74  that extends between the respective first openings  64 ,  68  and second openings  66 ,  70 .  FIG. 2B  shows the first side  60  of the second body  54  positioned adjacent to and facing the second side  58  of the first body  50 . The first opening  68  of the second body  54  is aligned with the second opening  66  of the first body  50 . A raised face  76  on the first side  60  of the second body  54  is positioned adjacent to a raised face  78  on the second side  58  of the first body  50 . As shown, the raised face  76  on the first side  60  of the second body  54  may contact the raised face  78  on the second side  58  of the first body  50 . In some embodiments, the raised face  76  on the first side  60  of the second body  54  may not contact the raised face  78  on the second side  58  of the first body  50 . A seal  80  is shown disposed in a recess  79  in the first side  60  of the second body  54  and in a recess  81  in the second side  58  of the first body  50 . 
       FIGS. 2A-C  show the first  48  and second  52  fluid conduit connectors joined together by connection rods  82 . Each connection rod  82  extends through a corresponding hole  84  in the first body  50  and through a corresponding hole  86  in the second body  54 . In some embodiments, each connection rod  82  may be threaded at one end. In some embodiments, each connection rod  82  may be threaded at both ends. In some embodiments, each connection rod  82  may be threaded along a portion of its length. In some embodiments, each connection rod  82  may be threaded along substantially the entire length. As illustrated, each connection rod  82  is secured in place by fasteners  88 , such as nuts, at each end. In some embodiments, one end of at least one connection rod  82  may include a bolt head, thereby obviating the need for a separate fastener  88  at that end. 
     In some embodiments, the sizing and number of connection rods  82  provide for the connection between the first  48  and second  52  fluid conduit connectors to have a mechanical characteristic that meets or exceeds a standard for an equivalent flanged connection. For example,  FIG. 2A  shows the first side  56  of the first body  50  of the first fluid conduit connector  48  having a first array  24  of holes  26  positioned around the first opening  64 . The holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  may number, be sized, and be arranged in a pattern that substantially matches a number, size, and pattern of holes on a standard flange. The number, size, and pattern of holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  may comply with specifications of one or more of the American Petroleum Institute (API), the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), or the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). 
     Each hole  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  may be configured to receive a corresponding connection stud, such as the connection stud  92  depicted in  FIG. 3A . Each connection stud  92  has a longitudinal axis  94  and a nominal cross sectional area  96  measured transverse to the longitudinal axis  94 . In  FIGS. 2A-C , the connection between the first fluid conduit connector  48  and the second fluid conduit connector  52  is effected by the connection rods  82 , such as the connection rod  82  depicted in  FIG. 3B . Each connection rod  82  has a longitudinal axis  98  and a nominal cross sectional area  100  measured transverse to the longitudinal axis. In some embodiments, the connection rod  82  nominal cross sectional area  100  multiplied by the total number of connection rods  82  used to connect two fluid conduit connectors together may be greater than, or equal to, the connection stud  92  nominal cross sectional area  96  multiplied by the total number of connection studs  92  that would be used in the first array  24  of holes  26  to secure a flange to the first conduit connector  48 . 
       FIG. 4  is an end view of one embodiment of a fluid conduit connector, showing a side of the fluid conduit connector. The fluid conduit connector  102  has a body  104 . Although the body  104  may include a plurality of components, in some embodiments the body  104  may be monolithic. The body  104  may be cast as a single block. The body  104  may be machined out of a single block. In some embodiments, the body  104  may form at least part of a valve body. In such embodiments, the valve body may contain one or more valve components. As shown in  FIG. 4 , the body  104  has a side  106  with an opening  108 . A throughbore may extend from the opening  108  to an opposite side of the body  104 . The throughbore may be configured to convey a fluid. 
     The side  106  may have a sealing surface  110 . The sealing surface  110  may surround the opening  108 . The sealing surface  110  may be recessed into the side  104 . The sealing surface  110  may be recessed into a raised face  111  surrounding the opening  108 . The raised face  111  may be sized in accordance with a raised face of a standard ring type joint flange. 
     The side may have a first array  24  of holes  26 . The first array  24  of holes  26  may be positioned around the opening  108 . As shown, the first array  24  has sixteen holes symmetrically positioned around the opening  108 , however, the holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  may number, be sized, and be arranged in a pattern that substantially matches a number, size, and pattern of holes on a flange. For example, the number, size and pattern of holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  may be arranged to substantially match the hole number, size and pattern of holes of a flange that meets one or more specifications of one or more of the American Petroleum Institute (API), the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), or the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). 
     In some embodiments, each hole  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  may terminate within the body  104 . In some embodiments, each hole  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  may not terminate within the body  104 . In some embodiments, selected holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  may terminate within the body  104 , and other holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  may extend through the body  104 . In some embodiments, those holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  that extend through the body  104  may extend through the body  104  to the opposite side of the body  104 . 
     In some embodiments, each hole  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  may be threaded. In some embodiments, each hole  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  may not be threaded. In some embodiments, selected holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  may be threaded, and other holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  may not be threaded. In some embodiments, those holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  that are threaded may be threaded along a portion of a length of each hole  26 . 
     In some embodiments, each hole  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  may be configured to receive a corresponding connection stud  92  ( FIG. 3A ). In some embodiments, each hole  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  may be configured to receive a corresponding connection stud  92  whereby the corresponding connection stud  92  may be threaded into the respective hole  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  to form a threaded connection. The threaded connection may be tightened in order to secure a component, such as a flange, to the body  104 . 
     The side  106  may have a second array  28  of holes  30 . As shown, the second array  28  has eight holes although any number of holes  30  may be used. The second array  28  of holes  30  may be positioned around the first array  24  of holes  26 . For example, the second array  28  of holes  30  may include first  32  and second  34  groups of holes  30 , and the first array  24  of holes  26  may be positioned between the first and second groups  32 ,  34  of holes  30  of the second array  28  of holes  30 . As shown in  FIG. 4 , the holes  30  of the first group  32  of holes  30  may be aligned such that the holes  30  describe a first curve  112 . The first curve  112  may have a radius R 1  measured from a center  114  of the body  104 . As shown in  FIG. 4 , the holes  30  of the second group  34  of holes  30  may be aligned such that the holes  30  describe a second curve  116 . The second curve  116  may have a radius R 2  measured from the center  114  of the body  104 . In some embodiments, radius R 1  is substantially equal to radius R 2 , such that radius R 1  and radius R 2  may be considered to be equal within the bounds of standard manufacturing tolerances. In some embodiments, radius R 1  is not substantially equal to radius R 2  such that radius R 1  and radius R 2  may be considered not to be equal within the bounds of standard manufacturing tolerances. 
     In some embodiments, each hole  30  of the second array  28  of holes  30  may terminate within the body  104 . In some embodiments, each hole  30  of the second array  28  of holes  30  may not terminate within the body  104 . In some embodiments, selected holes  30  of the second array  28  of holes  30  may terminate within the body  104 , and other holes  30  of the second array  28  of holes  30  may extend through the body  104 . In some embodiments, those holes  30  of the second array  28  of holes  30  that extend through the body  104  may extend through the body  104  to the opposite side of the body  104 . 
     In some embodiments, each hole  30  of the second array  28  of holes  30  may be threaded. In some embodiments, each hole  30  of the second array  28  of holes  30  may not be threaded. In some embodiments, selected holes  30  of the second array  28  of holes  30  may be threaded, and other holes  30  of the second array  28  of holes  30  may not be threaded. In some embodiments, those holes  30  of the second array  28  of holes  30  that are threaded may be threaded along a portion of a length of each hole  30 . 
       FIGS. 5A-E  illustrate another embodiment of a fluid conduit connector system.  FIG. 5A  provides an external view of two fluid conduit connectors coupled together as an assembly, and  FIG. 5B  is a cross section view of selected parts of the assembly. As shown in  FIGS. 5A and 5B , a first fluid conduit connector  118  has a first body  120 . Although the first body  120  may include a plurality of components, in some embodiments the first body  120  may be monolithic. The first body  120  may be cast as a single block. The first body  120  may be machined out of a single block. In some embodiments, the first body  120  may form at least part of a valve body. In such embodiments, the valve body may contain one or more valve components. As shown in  FIG. 5B , the first body  120  has an opening  122  in one side, and a throughbore  124  may extend from the opening  122  to an opposite side of the first body  120 . The throughbore  124  may be configured to convey a fluid. 
     A second fluid conduit connector  126  has a second body  128 . Although the second body  128  may include a plurality of components, in some embodiments the second body  128  may be monolithic. The second body  128  may be cast as a single block. The second body  128  may be machined out of a single block. In some embodiments, the second body  128  may form at least part of a valve body. In such embodiments, the valve body may contain one or more valve components. As shown in  FIG. 5B , the second body  128  has an opening  130  in one side, and a throughbore  132  may extend from the opening to an opposite side of the second body  128 . The throughbore  132  may be configured to convey a fluid. 
     As shown in  FIGS. 5A and 5B , the first body  120  is positioned adjacent to the second body  128  such that the throughbore  124  of the first body  120  is aligned with the throughbore  132  of the second body  128 . The first body  120  may have one or more recess  134  configured to accept a seal unit  136 . The second body  128  may have one or more recess  138  to accept a seal unit  136 . As shown in  FIG. 5B , the first and second bodies  120 ,  128  are positioned between first and second flange plates  140 ,  142 . One or more seal unit  136  may be positioned between the first flange plate  140  and the first body  120 , between the first body  120  and the second body  128 , and between the second body  128  and the second flange plate  142 . Each seal unit  136  may be disposed at least partially in a recess  134  of the first body  120  and/or a recess  138  of the second body  128 . Thus, fluid leakage at interfaces between the first flange plate  140  and the first body  120 , between the first body  120  and the second body  128 , and between the second body  128  and the second flange plate  142  may be inhibited. 
     As shown in  FIG. 5A , the first and second flange plates  140 ,  142  are coupled together by connection rods  82 . The connection rods  82  are positioned through holes  30  in each of the first and second flange plates  140 ,  142 , and secured by fasteners  88 , such as nuts. As shown in  FIG. 5A , the connection rods  82  do not extend through the first body  120  of the first fluid conduit connector  118 . As shown in  FIG. 5A , the connection rods  82  do not extend through the second body  128  of the second fluid conduit connector  126 . In some embodiments, at least one connection rod  82  may extend through the first body  120  of the first fluid conduit connector  118 . In some embodiments, at least one connection rod  82  may extend through the second body  128  of the second fluid conduit connector  126 . In some embodiments, at least one connection rod  82  may extend through the first body  120  of the first fluid conduit connector  118  and the second body  128  of the second fluid conduit connector  126 . 
       FIG. 5C  shows an outer facing side of a flange plate  146 , which may represent either or both of the first flange plate  140  and the second flange plate  142 . An outer face  147  of the flange plate  146  may have an opening  148 , and a throughbore  150  may extend from the opening  148  to an opposite, inner face of the flange plate  146 . The throughbore  150  may be configured to convey a fluid. 
     The outer face  147  may have a sealing surface  152 . The sealing surface  152  may surround the opening  148 . The sealing surface  152  may be recessed into the outer face  147 . The sealing surface  152  may be recessed into a raised face (not shown) surrounding the opening  148 . The raised face may be sized in accordance with a raised face of a standard ring type joint flange. As shown in  FIG. 5B , the inner face  153  of the flange plate  146  ( 140 ,  142 ) may have a sealing surface  152 . 
     Returning to  FIG. 5C , the outer face  147  may have a first array  24  of holes  26 . The first array  24  of holes  26  may be positioned around the opening  148 . As shown, the first array  24  has sixteen holes symmetrically positioned around the opening  148 , however, the holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  may number, be sized, and be arranged in a pattern that substantially matches a number, size, and pattern of holes on a flange. For example, the number, size and pattern of holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  may be arranged to substantially match the hole number, size and pattern of holes of a flange that meets one or more specifications of one or more of the American Petroleum Institute (API), the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), or the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). 
     In some embodiments, each hole  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  may terminate within the flange plate  146 . In some embodiments, each hole  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  may not terminate within the flange plate  146 . In some embodiments, selected holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  may terminate within the flange plate  146 , and other holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  may extend through the flange plate  146 . In some embodiments, those holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  that extend through the flange plate  146  may extend through to the inner face  153  of the flange plate  146 . 
     In some embodiments, each hole  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  may be threaded. In some embodiments, each hole  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  may not be threaded. In some embodiments, selected holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  may be threaded, and other holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  may not be threaded. In some embodiments, those holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  that are threaded may be threaded along a portion of a length of each hole  26 . 
     In some embodiments, each hole  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  may be configured to receive a corresponding connection stud  92 . In some embodiments, each hole  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  may be configured to receive a corresponding connection stud  92  whereby the corresponding connection stud  92  may be threaded into the respective hole  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  to form a threaded connection. The threaded connection may be tightened in order to secure a component, such as a flange, to the flange plate  146 . 
     The outer face  147  may have a second array  28  of holes  30 . As shown, the second array  28  has eight holes although any number of holes  30  may be used. The second array  28  of holes  30  may be positioned around the first array  24  of holes  26 . For example, the second array  28  of holes  30  may include first and second groups  32 ,  34  of holes, and the first array  24  of holes  26  may be positioned between the first and second groups  32 ,  34  of holes  30  of the second array  28  of holes  30 . In some embodiments, each hole  30  of the second array  28  of holes  30  may terminate within the flange plate  146 . In some embodiments, each hole  30  of the second array  28  of holes  30  may not terminate within the flange plate  146 . In some embodiments, selected holes  30  of the second array  28  of holes  30  may terminate within the flange plate  146 , and other holes  30  of the second array  28  of holes  30  may extend through the flange plate  146 . In some embodiments, those holes  30  of the second array  28  of holes  30  that extend through the flange plate  146  may extend through the body to the inner face  147  of the flange plate  146 . 
     In some embodiments, each hole  30  of the second array  28  of holes  30  may be threaded. In some embodiments, each hole  30  of the second array  28  of holes  30  may not be threaded. In some embodiments, selected holes  30  of the second array  28  of holes  30  may be threaded, and other holes  30  of the second array  28  of holes  30  may not be threaded. In some embodiments, those holes  30  of the second array  28  of holes  30  that are threaded may be threaded along a portion of a length of each hole  30 . 
       FIGS. 5D and 5E  illustrate a seal unit  136  in perspective and cross sectional views, respectively. The seal unit  136  may be formed as an annular element including a first face  154  having a first opening  156 , an opposite second face  158  having a second opening  160 , and a throughbore  161  extending between the first and second openings  156 ,  160 . A first sealing surface  162  may surround the first opening  156 . The first sealing surface  162  may be recessed into the first face  154 . A second sealing surface  164  may surround the second opening  160 . The second sealing surface  164  may be recessed into the second face  158 . As shown in  FIG. 5B , one or more seal  80  may be disposed against the first sealing surface  162 , and one or more seal  80  may be disposed against the second sealing surface  164 . The one or more seal  80  may be configured to be in sealing contact with a complementary sealing surface, such as the sealing surface  152  of the inner face  153  of a flange plate  140 ,  142 ,  146  or a sealing surface of the first body  120  or second body  128 . 
       FIGS. 6A-C  illustrate another embodiment of a fluid conduit connector system.  FIG. 6A  is a side view of an assembled exemplary fluid conduit connector system  166 , and  FIGS. 6B and 6C  are longitudinal cross sections taken across lines  6 B- 6 B and  6 C- 6 C, respectively. As further described below, the fluid conduit connector system  166  provides a versatile arrangement to quickly connect and disconnect different fluid conduits and/or valve assemblies, such as two different fracture trees, that may be located at different horizontal and/or vertical positions relative to each other. One or more fluid conduit connection systems  166  may be connected together via one or more fluid conduits to form the fluid conduit connector system. 
     A first fluid conduit connector  168  may include a first body  170  having a first side  172 . A neck  174  may extend from the first side  172 . The neck  174  may have a first opening  176 , and a first bore  178  may extend from the first opening  176  into the first body  170 . The neck  174  may have a first sealing surface  180 . The first sealing surface  180  may surround the first opening  176 . The first sealing surface  180  may be recessed into the neck  174 . The first sealing surface  180  may be recessed into a raised face surrounding the first opening  176 . The raised face may be sized in accordance with a raised face of a standard ring type joint flange. 
     The first body  170  may have second and third sides  182 ,  184 . The second and third sides  182 ,  184  may be substantially perpendicular to the first side  172 . In some embodiments, at least one of the second and third sides  182 ,  184  may not be substantially perpendicular to the first side  172 . In some embodiments, the second side  182  may have a neck similar to the neck  174  of the first side  172 . In some embodiments, the third side  184  may have a neck similar to the neck  174  of the first side  172 . The second side  182  may have a second opening  186 . The third side  184  may have a third opening  188 . A second bore  190  may extend from the second opening  186  into the first body  170 . The second bore  190  may intersect with the first bore  178 . A third bore  192  may extend from the third opening  188  into the first body  170 . The third bore  192  may intersect with the first bore  178 . The second bore  190  may intersect with the third bore  192 . 
     The second side  182  of the first body  170  may have a second sealing surface  194 . The second sealing surface  194  may surround the second opening  186 . The second sealing surface  194  may be recessed into the second side  182 . The second sealing surface  194  may be recessed into a raised face surrounding the second opening  186 . The raised face may be sized in accordance with a raised face of a standard ring type joint flange. 
     As shown in  FIG. 6A , the second side  182  of the first body  170  may have a first array  24  of holes  26 . The first array  24  of holes  26  of the second side  182  of the first body  170  may be positioned around the second opening  186 . As shown, the first array  24  has sixteen holes symmetrically positioned around the opening  186 , however, the holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  of the second side  182  of the first body  170  may number, be sized, and be arranged in a pattern that substantially matches a number, size, and pattern of holes on a flange. For example, the number, size and pattern of holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  of the second side  182  of the first body  170  may be arranged to substantially match the hole number, size and pattern of holes of a flange that meets one or more specifications of one or more of the American Petroleum Institute (API), the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), or the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). 
     In some embodiments, each hole  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  of the second side  182  of the first body  170  may terminate within the first body  170 . In some embodiments, each hole  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  of the second side  182  of the first body  170  may not terminate within the first body  170 . In some embodiments, selected holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  of the second side  182  of the first body  170  may terminate within the first body  170 , and other holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  of the second side  182  of the first body  170  may extend through the first body  170 . In some embodiments, those holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  of the second side  182  of the first body  170  that extend through the first body  170  may extend through the first body  170  to the third side  184  of the first body  170 . 
     In some embodiments, each hole  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  of the second side  182  of the first body  170  may be threaded. In some embodiments, each hole  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  of the second side  182  of the first body  170  may not be threaded. In some embodiments, selected holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  of the second side  182  of the first body  170  may be threaded, and other holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  of the second side  182  of the first body  170  may not be threaded. In some embodiments, those holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  of the second side  182  of the first body  170  that are threaded may be threaded along a portion of a length of each hole. 
     In some embodiments, each hole  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  of the second side  182  of the first body  170  may be configured to receive a corresponding connection stud  92 . In some embodiments, each hole  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  of the second side  182  of the first body  170  may be configured to receive a corresponding connection stud  92  whereby the corresponding connection stud  92  may be threaded into the respective hole  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  of the second side  182  of the first body  170  to form a threaded connection. The threaded connection may be tightened in order to secure a component, such as a flange, to the first body  170 . 
     Additionally, or alternatively, the second side  182  of the first body  170  may have a second array of holes, such as the second array  28  of holes  30  of  FIGS. 1A-B , or the second array  28  of holes  30  of  FIG. 4 . In some embodiments, the second array of holes may extend through the first body  170  to the third side  184 . 
     The third side  184  of the first body  170  may have a third sealing surface  196 . The third sealing surface  196  may surround the third opening  188 . The third sealing surface  196  may be recessed into the third side  184  of the first body  170 . The third sealing surface  196  may be recessed into a raised face surrounding the third opening  188 . The raised face may be sized in accordance with a raised face of a standard ring type joint flange. 
     The third side  184  of the first body  170  may have a first array  24  of holes  26 . The first array  24  of holes  26  of the third side  184  of the first body  170  may be positioned around the third opening  188 . As shown, the first array  24  has sixteen holes symmetrically positioned around the third opening  188 , however, the holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  of the third side  184  of the first body  170  may number, be sized, and be arranged in a pattern that substantially matches a number, size, and pattern of holes on a flange. For example, the number, size and pattern of holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  of the third side  184  of the first body  170  may be arranged to substantially match the hole number, size and pattern of holes of a flange that meets one or more specifications of one or more of the American Petroleum Institute (API), the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), or the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). 
     In some embodiments, each hole  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  of the third side  184  of the first body  170  may terminate within the first body  170 . In some embodiments, each hole  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  of the third side  184  of the first body  170  may not terminate within the first body  170 . In some embodiments, selected holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  of the third side  184  of the first body  170  may terminate within the first body  170 , and other holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  of the third side  184  of the first body  170  may extend through the first body  170 . In some embodiments, those holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  of the third side  184  of the first body  170  that extend through the first body  170  may extend through the first body  170  to the second side  182  of the first body  170 . 
     In some embodiments, each hole  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  of the third side  184  of the first body  170  may be threaded. In some embodiments, each hole  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  of the third side  184  of the first body  170  may not be threaded. In some embodiments, selected holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  of the third side  184  of the first body  170  may be threaded, and other holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  of the third side  184  of the first body  170  may not be threaded. In some embodiments, those holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  of the third side  184  of the first body  170  that are threaded may be threaded along a portion of a length of each hole  26 . 
     In some embodiments, each hole  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  of the third side  184  of the first body  170  may be configured to receive a corresponding connection stud  92 . In some embodiments, each hole  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  of the third side  184  of the first body  170  may be configured to receive a corresponding connection stud  92  whereby the corresponding connection stud  92  may be threaded into the respective hole  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  of the third side  184  of the first body  170  to form a threaded connection. The threaded connection may be tightened in order to secure a component, such as a flange, to the first body  170 . 
     Additionally, or alternatively, the third side  184  of the first body  170  may have a second array of holes, such as the second array  28  of holes  30  of  FIGS. 1A-B , or the second array  28  of holes  30  of  FIG. 4 . In some embodiments, the second array of holes may extend through the first body  170  to the second side  182  of the first body  170 . 
     As shown in  FIGS. 6A-C , the fluid conduit connector system  166  may have a second fluid conduit connector  198 . The second fluid conduit connector  198  may have a second body  200 . The second body  200  may be configured similarly to the first body  170  of the first fluid conduit connector  168 . Thus, the second body  200  may have a first side  202  with a first opening  204 , a first sealing surface  208  surrounding the first opening  204 , and a first bore  206 . In some embodiments, a neck may extend from the first side  202 , and the neck may have the first opening  204  and the first sealing surface  208 . In embodiments in which the first side  202  of the second body  200  has a neck, the first sealing surface  208  may be recessed into the neck. In embodiments in which the first side  202  of the second body  200  does not have a neck, the first sealing surface  208  may be recessed into the first side  202  of the second body  200 . In some embodiments, the first sealing surface  208  may be recessed into a raised face surrounding the first opening  204 . The raised face may be sized in accordance with a raised face of a standard ring type joint flange. 
     In embodiments in which the first side  202  of the second body  200  does not have a neck, the first side  202  of the second body  200  may have a first array  24  of holes  26 . The first array  24  of holes  26  of the first side  202  of the second body  200  may be positioned around the first opening  204 . The holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  of the first side  202  of the second body  200  may number, be sized, and be arranged in a pattern that substantially matches a number, size, and pattern of holes on a flange. For example, the number, size and pattern of holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  of the first side  202  of the second body  200  may be arranged to substantially match the hole number, size and pattern of holes of a flange that meets one or more specifications of one or more of the American Petroleum Institute (API), the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), or the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). 
     In some embodiments, each hole  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  of the first side  202  of the second body  200  may terminate within the second body  200 . In some embodiments, each hole  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  of the first side  202  of the second body  200  may not terminate within the second body  200 . In some embodiments, selected holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  of the first side  202  of the second body  200  may terminate within the second body  200 , and other holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  of the first side  202  of the second body  200  may extend through the second body  200 . In some embodiments, those holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  of the first side  202  of the second body  200  that extend through the second body  200  may extend through the second body  200  to an opposite side of the second body  200 . 
     In some embodiments, each hole  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  of the first side  202  of the second body  200  may be threaded. In some embodiments, each hole  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  of the first side  202  of the second body  200  may not be threaded. In some embodiments, selected holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  of the first side  202  of the second body  200  may be threaded, and other holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  of the first side  202  of the second body  200  may not be threaded. In some embodiments, those holes  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  of the first side  202  of the second body  200  that are threaded may be threaded along a portion of a length of each hole  26 . 
     In some embodiments, each hole  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  of the first side  202  of the second body  200  may be configured to receive a corresponding connection stud  92 . In some embodiments, each hole  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  of the first side  202  of the second body  200  may be configured to receive a corresponding connection stud  92  whereby the corresponding connection stud  92  may be threaded into the respective hole  26  of the first array  24  of holes  26  of the first side  202  of the second body  200  to form a threaded connection. The threaded connection may be tightened in order to secure a component, such as a flange, to the second body  200 . 
     Additionally, or alternatively, the first side  202  of the second body  200  may have a second array of holes, such as the second array  28  of holes  30  of  FIGS. 1A-B , or the second array  28  of holes  30  of  FIG. 4 . In some embodiments, the second array of holes may extend through the second body  200  to an opposite side of the second body  200 . 
     The second body  200  may have a second side  210  with a second opening  212 , a second sealing surface  214  surrounding the second opening  212 , and a second bore  216 . In some embodiments, a neck may extend from the second side  210 , and the neck may have the second opening  212  and the second sealing surface  214 . In embodiments in which the second side  210  of the second body  200  has a neck, the second sealing surface  214  may be recessed into the neck. In embodiments in which the second side  210  of the second body  200  does not have a neck, the second sealing surface  214  may be recessed into the second side  210  of the second body  200 . In some embodiments, the second sealing surface  214  may be recessed into a raised face surrounding the second opening  212 . The raised face may be sized in accordance with a raised face of a standard ring type joint flange. 
     The second body  200  may have a third side  218  with a third opening  220 , a third sealing surface  222  surrounding the third opening  220 , and a third bore  224 . In some embodiments, a neck may extend from the third side  218 , and the neck may have the third opening  220  and the third sealing surface  222 . In embodiments in which the third side  218  of the second body  200  has a neck, the third sealing surface  222  may be recessed into the neck. In embodiments in which the third side  218  of the second body  200  does not have a neck, the third sealing surface  222  may be recessed into the third side  218  of the second body  200 . In some embodiments, the third sealing surface  222  may be recessed into a raised face surrounding the third opening  220 . The raised face may be sized in accordance with a raised face of a standard ring type joint flange. 
     In some embodiments, the second body  200  may have a third side  218  that omits the third opening  220 . In some embodiments, the second body  200  may omit the third bore  224 . 
     The second bore  216  of the second body  200  may intersect with the first bore  206  of the second body  200 . If present, the third bore  224  of the second body  200  may intersect with the second bore  216  of the second body  200 . If present, the third bore  224  of the second body  200  may intersect with the first bore  206  of the second body  200 . As shown in  FIG. 6B , the second bore  216  of the second body  200  may be aligned with and intersect the third bore  224  of the second body  200  such that there exists a throughbore from the second opening  212  to the third opening  220 . As shown in  FIG. 6B , the first bore  206  of the second body  200  may intersect with the throughbore. 
     As shown in  FIGS. 6A-C , The first body  170  of the first fluid conduit connector  168  may be coupled to the second body  200  of the second fluid conduit connector such that the neck  174  of the first side  172  of the first body  170  may be disposed adjacent to the second side  210  of the second body  200 . The first bore  178  of the first body  170  may be aligned with the second bore  216  of the second body  200 . A seal  80  may be disposed against the first sealing surface  208  of the first side  172  of the first body  170  and against the second sealing surface  214  of the second side  210  of the second body  200 . 
     A tension flange  226  may be disposed around the neck  174  of the first side  172  of the first body  170 . The tension flange  226  may be threadedly coupled to the neck  174 . Additionally, or alternatively, the tension flange  226  may be coupled to the neck  174  by one or more fastenings, such as screws, latches, clasps, and the like. In some embodiments, as shown in  FIG. 6B , the tension flange  226  may be coupled to the neck  174  such that an end of the neck  174  protrudes through the tension flange  226 . 
     A connection flange  228  may be disposed on the third side  218  of the second body  200 . The connection flange  228  may be a blind flange. A seal  80  may be disposed against the third sealing surface  222  of the third side  218  of the second body  200  and against a sealing surface  230  of the connection flange  228 . A piston flange  232  may be disposed on the connection flange  228 . The piston flange  232  may include a recess  234 . The connection flange  228  may have a piston head  236  disposed in the recess  234 . A chamber  238  may be defined at least in part by the connection flange  228  and the piston flange  232 . The chamber  238  may be defined at least in part by the recess  234  and the piston head  236 . A seal  240  may inhibit passage of fluid between the chamber  238  and an exterior of the piston flange  232 . The piston flange  232  may have a port  242  that fluidically couples the chamber  238  with an exterior of the piston flange  232 . The port  242  may include a pressure fitting to enable a source of hydraulic pressure to be coupled to the port  242 . 
     In some embodiments, the third side  218  of the second body  200  may have the piston head  236 . Thus, in some embodiments, the connection flange  228  may be omitted, and the chamber  238  may be defined as least in part by the third side  218  of the second body  200  and the piston flange  232 . 
     Connection rods  82  may be disposed through corresponding holes  30  in the piston flange  232 , through corresponding holes  30  in the connection flange  228  (if present), and through corresponding holes  30  in the second body  200 . The connection rods  82  may be coupled to the tension flange  226 . The connection rods  82  may be threadedly coupled to the tension flange  226 . In some embodiments, the connection rods  82  may be coupled to the tension flange  226  by corresponding fasteners, such as nuts. In some embodiments, the tension flange  226 , connection flange  228 , and piston flange  232  may be sized such that the connection rods  82  are not disposed in corresponding holes  30  in the second body  200 . 
     Each connection rod  82  may be coupled to the second body  200  via the connection flange  228  by a corresponding first fastener  244 , such as a nut having threads that cooperate with corresponding threads on a corresponding connection rod  82 . In embodiments in which the connection flange  238  is omitted, each connection rod may be coupled directly to the second body  200  by the corresponding first fastener  244 . Each connection rod  82  may be coupled to the piston flange  232  by a corresponding second fastener  246 , such as a nut having threads that cooperate with corresponding threads on a corresponding connection rod  82 . 
     The fluid conduit connector system  166  provides a versatile connector arrangement in that the first opening  204  of the first side  202  of the second body  200  may be positioned at any one of a variety of rotational orientations with respect to the second opening  186  of the first body  170 . In some embodiments, the rotational position of the first opening  204  of the first side  202  of the second body  200  with respect to the second opening  186  of the first body  170  may be achieved at any orientation. 
     In use, the above-mentioned components may be coupled together as described. The connection rods  82  may be secured to the tension flange  226 . The connection rods  82  may be secured to the second body  200  by the first fasteners  244 . In embodiments in which the connection flange  228  is omitted, the connection rods  82  may be secured to the second body  200  directly by the first fasteners  244 . In embodiments in which the connection flange  228  is present, the connection rods  82  may be secured to the second body  200  via the connection flange  228  by the first fasteners  244  bearing against the connection flange  228 . The connection rods  82  may be secured to the piston flange  232  by the second fasteners  246 . 
     A source of hydraulic pressure may be coupled to the port  242  in the piston flange  232 , such as via a pressure fitting. The source of hydraulic pressure may apply a pressure through the port  242  and into the chamber  238 . In embodiments in which the connection flange  228  is present, the chamber  238  may be defined by the piston flange  232  and the connection flange  228 , and pressure within the chamber  238  may urge the piston flange  232  and the connection flange  228  to separate, thereby enlarging the chamber  238 . In embodiments in which the connection flange  228  is absent, the chamber  238  may be defined by the piston flange  232  and the third side  218  of the second body  200 , and pressure within the chamber  238  may urge the piston flange  232  and the second body  200  to separate, thereby enlarging the chamber  238 . 
     In embodiments in which the connection flange  228  is present, the piston flange  232  and the connection flange  228  may not separate entirely. Such separation may place the connection flange  228  and the second body  200  under a compressive load. The piston flange  232  may act on the second fasteners  246 , thereby placing the connection rods  82  under a tensile load. The tensile load in the connection rods  82  may be transferred to the neck  174  extending from the first side  172  of the first body  170  via the tension flange  226 . 
     In embodiments in which the connection flange  228  is absent, the piston flange  232  and the second body  200  may not separate entirely. Such separation may place the second body  200  under a compressive load. The piston flange  232  may act on the second fasteners  246 , thereby placing the connection rods  82  under a tensile load. The tensile load in the connection rods  82  may be transferred to the neck  174  extending from the first side  172  of the first body  170  via the tension flange  226 . 
     In embodiments in which the connection flange  228  is present, as a result of the tensile load in the connection rods  82  and the compressive load in the connection flange  228  and in the second body  200 , the first fasteners  244  may become loosened from securement to the connection flange  228 . Hence, the first fasteners  244  may be secured to the connection flange  228  by (for example) tightening the first fasteners  244 , such as by via a threaded cooperation between each connection rod  82  and a corresponding first fastener  244 . Thereafter, the pressure within the chamber may be relieved, and the source of hydraulic pressure may be disconnected from the port  242 . Disassembly of the fluid conduit connector system  166  may be achieved by reversing the steps that are executed during assembly. 
     In embodiments in which the connection flange  228  is absent, as a result of the tensile load in the connection rods  82  and the compressive load in the second body  200 , the first fasteners  244  may become loosened from securement to the second body  200 . Hence, the first fasteners  244  may be secured to the second body  200  by (for example) tightening the first fasteners  244 , such as by via a threaded cooperation between each connection rod  82  and a corresponding first fastener  244 . Thereafter, the pressure within the chamber may be relieved, and the source of hydraulic pressure may be disconnected from the port  242 . Disassembly of the fluid conduit connector system  166  may be achieved by reversing the steps that are executed during assembly. 
       FIGS. 7A and 7B  illustrate a fluid conduit system that may incorporate one or more aspects of one or more embodiments of the present disclosure.  FIG. 7A  is a side view of a valve assembly  248 . The valve assembly  248  may be used during well servicing operations for routing fluids into and out of a wellbore. For example, the valve assembly  248  may be used for directing treatment fluids into a wellbore, and then routing the production of fluids out of the wellbore afterwards.  FIG. 7B  is a cross section view of the valve assembly  248  of  FIG. 7A . 
     With reference to  FIGS. 7A and 7B , the valve assembly  248  may have a manifold header  250 . The manifold header  250  may include features configured to facilitate sealing with, and connection to, other components, such as the features shown and described for any body of a fluid conduit connector of the present disclosure. The manifold header  250  may have a main bore  252 . The main bore  252  may extend through the manifold header  250 . The manifold header  250  may have a branch bore  254  that intersects the main bore  252 . 
     The manifold header  250  may be coupled to a first manifold valve  256 . The first manifold valve  256  may include a body  258 , such as a body of a fluid conduit connector of the present disclosure. The body  258  may have a throughbore  260  that is fluidically coupled to the branch bore  254  of the manifold header  250 . The throughbore  260  may be substantially aligned with the branch bore  254  of the manifold header  250 . In some embodiments, the first manifold valve  256  may be coupled to a second manifold valve  262 . The second manifold valve  262  may include a body  264 , such as a body of a fluid conduit connector of the present disclosure. The body  264  may have a throughbore  266  that is fluidically coupled to the throughbore  260  of the first manifold valve body  258 . The throughbore  266  of the second manifold valve body  264  may be substantially aligned with the throughbore  260  of the first manifold valve body  258 . 
     The second manifold valve  262  may be coupled to a fracture header  268 . The fracture header  268  may have a first body  270 , such as a body of a fluid conduit connector of the present disclosure. The first body  270  may have a lateral bore  272  that is fluidically coupled to the throughbore  266  of the second manifold valve body  264 . The lateral bore  272  may be substantially aligned with the throughbore  266  of the second manifold valve body  264 . In some embodiments, the lateral bore  272  may extend completely through the first body  270  of the fracture header  268 . The first body  270  of the fracture header  268  may have a longitudinal bore  274  that intersects the lateral bore  272 . In some embodiments, the longitudinal bore  274  may extend completely through the first body  270  of the fracture header  268 . 
     The manifold header  250 , first manifold valve  256 , second manifold valve  262  (if present), and the fracture header  268  may be coupled together with a plurality of connection rods  82 . In some embodiments, the connection rods  82  may extend through the manifold header  250 , through the first manifold valve body  258 , through the second manifold valve body  264  (if present), and into the fracture header  268 . The connection rods  82  may be threadedly connected to the first body  270  of the fracture header  268 . Each connection rod  82  may have a corresponding fastener  88 , such as a nut, securing each connection rod  82  to the manifold header  250 . 
     In embodiments in which the lateral bore  272  of the first body  270  of the fracture header  268  extends through the first body  270 , a blind flange  276  may be attached to the first body  270  on a side opposite to the side against which the second manifold valve  262  (if present), or the first manifold valve  256  (if the second manifold valve  262  is not present) is coupled to the first body  270 . The blind flange  276  may sealingly obscure the lateral bore  272  of the first body  270  of the fracture header  268 . 
     The fracture header  268  may have a second body  278 , such as a body of a fluid conduit connector of the present disclosure. The second body  278  may have a longitudinal bore  282  that is fluidically coupled to the longitudinal bore  274  of the first body  270  of the fracture header  268 . The longitudinal bore  282  of the second body  278  of the fracture header  268  may be substantially aligned with the longitudinal bore  274  of the first body  270  of the fracture header  268 . In some embodiments, the longitudinal bore  282  may extend through the second body  278 . The second body  278  may have a lateral bore  280  that intersects with the longitudinal bore  282 . In some embodiments, the lateral bore  280  may extend through the second body  278 . The first body  270  of the fracture header  268  and the second body  278  of the fracture header  268  may be coupled together with a plurality of connection rods  82 . In some embodiments, the connection rods  82  may extend through the first body  270  of the fracture header  268  and through the second body  278  of the fracture header  268 . 
     Each connection rod  82  may have a corresponding fastener  88 , such as a nut, securing each connection rod  82  to the first body  270  of the fracture header  268 . Each connection rod  82  may have a corresponding fastener  88 , such as a nut, securing each connection rod  82  to the second body  278  of the fracture header  268 . 
     In some embodiments, instead of having the first body  270  and the second body  278 , the fracture header  268  may have a unitary body that includes the lateral and longitudinal bores  272 ,  274  of the first body  270  and the lateral and longitudinal bores  280 ,  282  of the second body  278 . In such embodiments, the plurality of connection rods  82  that connect the first body  270  to the second body  278  of the fracture header  268  may be omitted. 
     In embodiments in which the longitudinal bore  274  of the first body  270  of the fracture header  268  extends through the first body  270 , a blind flange  276  may be attached to the first body  270  of the fracture header  268  on a side opposite to the side against which the second body  278  of the fracture header  268  is coupled to the first body  270  of the fracture header  268 . The blind flange may sealingly obscure the longitudinal bore  274  of the first body  270  of the fracture header  268 . In embodiments in which the longitudinal bore  282  of the second body  278  of the fracture header  268  extends through the second body  278 , a blind flange  276  may be attached to the second body  278  of the fracture header  268  on a side opposite to the side against which the first body  270  of the fracture header  268  is coupled to the second body  278  of the fracture header  268 . The blind flange  276  may sealingly obscure the longitudinal bore  282  of the second body  278  of the fracture header  268 . 
     As illustrated in  FIGS. 7A and 7B , a flow spool  284  may be coupled to the fracture header  268 . The flow spool  284  may include a flow spool body  286 , such as a body of a fluid conduit connector of the present disclosure. The flow spool body  286  may have a throughbore  288  that is fluidically coupled to the lateral bore  280  of the second body  278  of the fracture header  268 . The throughbore  288  of the flow spool body  286  may be substantially aligned with the lateral bore  280  of the second body  278  of the fracture header  268 . The flow spool body  286  may have a lateral bore  290  that intersects with the throughbore  288 . One or more flow control valves  292  may be coupled to the flow spool body  286  in order to control fluid flow through, and/or fluid pressure within, the lateral bore  290  of the flow spool  284 . In some embodiments, the one or more flow control valves  292  may operate as shut-off valves. Each flow control valve  292  may include a flow control valve body  294 , such as a body of a fluid conduit connector of the present disclosure. Each flow control valve body  294  may be coupled to the flow spool body  286  using one or more connection components of a fluid connector system of the present disclosure. Each flow control valve body  294  may include a flow bore  296  that is fluidically coupled to the lateral bore  290  of the flow spool body  286 . The flow bore  296  of each flow control valve body  294  may be substantially aligned with the lateral bore  290  of the flow spool body  286 . 
     Each flow control valve body  294  may have an array  298  of holes  300  on a first side  301 . The array  298  of holes  300  may surround an opening  297  to the flow bore  296 , and each hole  300  may be configured to accept a connection stud  92 . Each flow control valve body  294  may have a sealing surface  302  surrounding the opening  297 . Each sealing surface  297  may be recessed into a raised face on the first side  301 . Each sealing surface  297 , raised face, and array  298  of holes  300  may be sized and configured to match a flange that meets one or more specifications of one or more of the American Petroleum Institute (API), the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), or the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). A fluid flow conduit may have a flange configured to mate with the sealing surface  297 , raised face, and array  298  of holes  300  on the first side  301  of each flow control valve body  294 . 
     As illustrated in  FIG. 7A , each flow control valve body  294  may be secured to the flow spool body  286  by connection rods  82  that may be threaded into the flow spool body  286  and secured by suitable fasteners  88 , such as nuts. 
     A first fracture valve  304  may be coupled to the flow spool  284 . The first fracture valve  304  may include a body  306 , such as a body of a fluid conduit connector of the present disclosure. The body  306  may have a throughbore  308  that is fluidically coupled to the throughbore  288  of the flow spool body  286 . The throughbore  308  of the first fracture valve body may be substantially aligned with the throughbore  288  of the flow spool body  286 . In some embodiments, the first fracture valve  304  may be coupled to a second fracture valve  310 . The second fracture valve  310  may include a body  312 , such as a body of a fluid conduit connector of the present disclosure. The body  312  may have a throughbore  314  that is fluidically coupled to the throughbore  308  of the first fracture valve body  306 . The throughbore  314  of the second fracture valve body  312  may be substantially aligned with the throughbore  308  of the first fracture valve body  306 . 
     The fracture header  268 , flow spool  284 , first fracture valve  304 , and second fracture valve  310  (if present) may be coupled together with a plurality of connection rods  82 . In some embodiments, the connection rods  82  may extend through the second fracture valve body  312  (if present), through the first fracture valve body  306 , through the flow spool body  286 , and into the fracture header  268 . The connection rods  82  may be threadedly connected to the second body  278  of the fracture header  268 . Each connection rod  82  may have a corresponding fastener  88 , such as a nut, securing each connection rod  82  to the second facture valve body  312  (if present), or to the first facture valve body  306  if the second fracture valve  310  is omitted. 
     As shown in  FIGS. 7A and 7B , the lowermost valve of the first fracture valve  304  and the second fracture valve  310  may be connected to an adaptor flange  316 . The adaptor flange  316  may facilitate connection to a Christmas tree of a well, to a blowout preventer, or to a component of a wellhead. 
     In some embodiments, a swab valve  318  may be coupled to the fracture header  268 . The swab valve  318  may include a body  320 , such as a body of a fluid conduit connector of the present disclosure. The body  320  may have a throughbore  322  that is fluidically coupled to the lateral bore  280  of the second body  278  of the fracture header  268 . The throughbore  322  of the swab valve body may be substantially aligned with the lateral bore  280  of the second body  278  of the fracture header  268 . The swab valve  318  may be coupled to the fracture header  268  with a plurality of connection rods  82 . In some embodiments, the connection rods  82  may extend through the swab valve body  320  and into the fracture header  268 . The connection rods  82  may be threadedly connected to the second body  278  of the fracture header  268 . Each connection rod  82  may have a corresponding fastener  88 , such as a nut, securing each connection rod  82  to the swab valve body  322 . 
     In some embodiments, additional conduits and/or connectors may be coupled to the swab valve  318 . As shown in  FIGS. 7A and 7B , a blind flange  276  may be coupled to the swab valve  318 . The blind flange  276  may sealingly obscure the throughbore  322  of the swab valve body  320 . 
     A wellbore treatment operation may be conducted using the valve assembly  248  of  FIGS. 7A and 7B . The wellbore treatment operation may involve pumping a treatment fluid into a well to which the valve assembly  248  of  FIGS. 7A and 7B  is coupled. The treatment fluid may include an acid. The treatment fluid may include a fracturing fluid. The treatment fluid may include an acid fracturing fluid. 
     The wellbore treatment operation may include coupling the valve assembly  248  of  FIGS. 7A and 7B  to a well, a source of treatment fluid, and one or more fluid flow conduit. The coupling to the well may be via the adaptor flange  316 . The coupling to the source of treatment fluid may be via a trunk line connected to the manifold header  250 . The coupling to the one or more fluid flow conduit may be via the one or more flow control valves  292 . The wellbore treatment operation may include closing the swab valve  318 , and closing the one or more flow control valves  292 . The wellbore treatment operation may further include opening the first and second manifold valves  256 ,  262 , and opening the first and second fracture valves  304 ,  310 . Treatment fluid may than be pumped through the manifold header  250 , through the first and second manifold valves  256 ,  262 , through the fracture header  268 , through the flow spool  284  (but not through the flow control valves  292 ), through the first and second fracture valves  304 ,  310 , through the adaptor flange  316 , and into the well. 
     The wellbore treatment operation may further include ceasing the pumping of the treatment fluid, and closing the first and second manifold valves  256 ,  262 . In some embodiments, the wellbore treatment operation may further include closing a valve of a Christmas tree of the well and/or closing the first and second fracture valves  304 ,  310 . In some embodiments, the closing of the valve of the Christmas tree of the well and/or closing the first and second fracture valves  304 ,  310  may be omitted. The wellbore treatment operation may further include opening the flow control valves  292 . In embodiments in which the valve of the Christmas tree of the well and/or the first and second fracture valves  304 ,  310  had been closed, the wellbore treatment operation may include opening the valve of the Christmas tree of the well and/or the first and second fracture valves  304 ,  310 . The wellbore treatment operation may further include flowing fluids out of the well, through the first and second fracture valves  304 ,  310 , into the flow spool  284 , and out of the flow spool  284  through the flow control valves  292 . 
       FIG. 8  shows an alternative embodiment to the valve assembly of  FIGS. 7A and 7B . The valve assembly  248  may include a third fracture valve  324  located between the fracture header  268  and the flow spool  284 . The third fracture valve  324  may include a body  326 , such as a body of a fluid conduit connector of the present disclosure. The body  326  may have a throughbore (not shown) that is fluidically coupled to the throughbore  288  of the flow spool  284  and the lateral bore  280  of the second body  278  of the fracture header  268 . The throughbore of the third fracture valve  324  may be substantially aligned with the throughbore  288  of the flow spool  284  and the lateral bore  280  of the second body  278  of the fracture header  268 . 
     The third fracture valve  324  may be coupled to the fracture header  268  via a flange  330 . The third fracture valve  324 , flow spool  284 , first fracture valve  304 , and second fracture valve  310  (if present) may be coupled together with a plurality of connection rods  82 . In some embodiments, the connection rods  82  may extend through the second fracture valve body  312  (if present), through the first fracture valve body  306 , through the flow spool body  286 , and into the third fracture valve body  326 . The connection rods  82  may be threadedly connected to the third fracture valve body  326 . Each connection rod  82  may have a corresponding fastener  88 , such as a nut, securing each connection rod  82  to the second facture valve body  312  (if present), or to the first facture valve body  306  if the second fracture valve  310  is omitted. 
     A wellbore treatment operation may be conducted using the valve assembly  248  of  FIG. 8 . The wellbore treatment operation may involve pumping a treatment fluid into a well to which the valve assembly  248  of  FIG. 8  is coupled. The treatment fluid may include an acid. The treatment fluid may include a fracturing fluid. The treatment fluid may include an acid fracturing fluid. 
     A wellbore treatment operation using the valve assembly  248  of  FIG. 8  may proceed with operations that are substantially the same as the wellbore treatment operation described above with respect to  FIGS. 7A-B . The wellbore treatment operation may further include opening the third fracture valve  324  prior to pumping the treatment fluid into the well. The wellbore treatment operation may further include closing the third fracture valve  324  after ceasing the pumping of treatment fluid, and before flowing fluids out of the well. The wellbore treatment operation may further include maintaining the third fracture valve  324  in a closed position while flowing fluids out of the well and through the flow control valves  292 . The wellbore treatment operation may further include disconnecting the fracture header  268  from the third fracture valve  324  before and/or during the flowing of fluids out of the well. Thus, the fracture header  268 , first and second manifold valves  256 ,  262 , and manifold header  250  may be at least partially disassembled before and/or during the flowing of fluids out of the well. 
       FIG. 9  shows an arrangement of multiple valve assemblies. Each valve assembly  248  may be coupled to a respective well. Although illustrated for coupling to two wells, the arrangement of multiple valve assemblies may be configured with additional valve assemblies  248 , such that each additional vale assembly  248  may be coupled to a respective additional well. As shown in  FIG. 9 , each valve assembly  248  omits the flow spool  284  and omits the third fracture valve  324 . In some embodiments, one or more valve assembly  248  may be configured as per the valve assembly  248  of  FIGS. 7A and 7B . In some embodiments, one or more valve assembly  248  may be configured as per the valve assembly  248  of  FIG. 8 . 
     Each valve assembly  248  may be coupled to a trunk line  332 . The trunk line  332  may have a trunk line throughbore that is fluidically coupled to the main bore  252  of the manifold header  250  of each valve assembly  248 . The trunk line throughbore may be substantially aligned with the main bore  252  of the manifold header  250  of each valve assembly  248 . The trunk line  332  may be coupled to each manifold header  250  via a flange  334 . The manifold header  250  of each valve assembly  248  may be coupled to, and between, sections of the trunk line  332 , such that the manifold headers  250  are interspersed along the trunk line  332 . The trunk line  332  may be coupled to the source of treatment fluid. In some embodiments, one or more of the fluid connector systems  166  (as shown in  FIGS. 6A-C ) and one or more trunk lines  332  may be used to facilitate connection between the manifold header  250  of each valve assembly  248  when the valve assemblies  248  are horizontally and/or vertically offset relative to each other and/or relative to other equipment, such as the source of treatment fluid. 
     A wellbore treatment operation may be conducted using the arrangement of multiple valve assemblies of  FIG. 9 . The treatment fluid may include an acid. The treatment fluid may include a fracturing fluid. The treatment fluid may include an acid fracturing fluid. 
     A wellbore treatment operation using the arrangement of multiple valve assemblies of  FIG. 9  may proceed with operations that are substantially the same as the wellbore treatment operations described above with respect to  FIGS. 7A-B  and/or  FIG. 8 . In some embodiments, a wellbore treatment operation using the arrangement of multiple valve assemblies of  FIG. 9  may proceed with at least some of the steps of the wellbore treatment operations described above with respect to  FIGS. 7A-B  and/or  FIG. 8 . 
     In some embodiments, a wellbore treatment operation using the arrangement of multiple valve assemblies  248  of  FIG. 9  may further include connecting each valve assembly  248  to a respective well. The wellbore treatment operation may further include connecting each manifold header  250  of each valve assembly  248  to the trunk line  332 . The wellbore treatment operation may further include pumping treatment fluid through the trunk line  332 , sequentially through each valve assembly  248 , and into each well. The wellbore treatment operation may include sequentially pumping treatment fluid into each well whereby the treatment fluid is pumped into each well in turn, one well at a time. The wellbore treatment operation may further include closing the first and second manifold valves  256 ,  262  of the valve assemblies  248  associated with wells that are not about to receive the treatment fluid, and opening the first and second manifold valves  256 ,  262  of the valve assembly  248  associated with the well that is about to receive the treatment fluid. The wellbore treatment operation may further include closing the first and second manifold valves  256 ,  262  of the valve assembly  248  associated with the well that received the treatment fluid, and opening the first and second manifold valves  256 ,  262  of the valve assembly  248  associated with another well that is about to receive the treatment fluid. The wellbore treatment operation may thus include using the sequential closing and opening of first and second manifold valves  256 ,  262  of each valve assembly  248  to direct the treatment fluid into each well sequentially. 
     The fluid conduit connector systems described herein provide several advantages over conventional systems. Conduits incorporating connector systems of the present disclosure may be routed such that changes in conduit orientation may be achieved with robust compact connectors. Such compactness provides for reduced weight, reduced footprint, and reduced height compared to conventional systems. The fluid conduit connector systems of the present disclosure may be more quickly and easily assembled and disassembled than conventional systems by virtue of reducing the number of flanged connections and the number of bolts/fasteners required for each connection. The fluid conduit connector systems of the present disclosure also provide for versatile, modular arrangements of components, as exemplified by the different configurations illustrated for the valve assemblies  248  of  FIGS. 7A-9 . 
     Additional Embodiments 
     Embodiment 1: A fluid conduit connector system, comprising: a first fluid conduit connector including a first body having a first opening at a first side, a second opening at a second side, and a throughbore extending from the first opening to the second opening; a second fluid conduit connector including a second body having a first opening at a first side, a second opening at a second side, and a throughbore extending from the first opening to the second opening; a first flange including: a first opening at a first side and a second opening at a second side, a throughbore extending from the first opening to the second opening, a first array of holes in the first side positioned around the first opening, each hole of the first array of holes terminating within the first flange, and a second array of holes in the first side positioned between the first array of holes and an edge of the first flange; a second flange including: a first opening at a first side and a second opening at a second side, a throughbore extending from the first opening to the second opening, a first array of holes in the first side positioned around the first opening, each hole of the first array of holes terminating within the second flange, and a second array of holes in the first side positioned between the first array of holes and an edge of the second flange; and a plurality of connection rods; wherein upon assembly: the throughbores of the first flange, the second flange, the first body and the second body are aligned, the second side of the first flange is adjacent to the first side of the first body, the second side of the first body is adjacent to the first side of the second body, the second side of the second body is adjacent to the second side of the second flange, and each connection rod extends through a corresponding hole of the second array of holes of the first flange and through a corresponding hole of the second array of holes of the second flange. 
     Embodiment 2: The fluid conduit connector system of Embodiment 1, further comprising a seal carrier having: a first opening at a first side and a second opening at a second side, a throughbore extending from the first opening to the second opening, a first seal gland in the first side around the first opening, and a second seal gland in the second side around the second opening. 
     Embodiment 3: The fluid conduit connector system of Embodiment 2, wherein upon assembly, the seal carrier is disposed between the first body and the second body with the throughbore of the seal carrier aligned with the throughbore of the first body. 
     Embodiment 4: The fluid conduit connector system of Embodiment 3, wherein the second side of the first body includes a recess configured to receive the seal carrier. 
     Embodiment 5: The fluid conduit connector system of Embodiment 4, wherein the first side of the second body includes a recess configured to receive the seal carrier, and further wherein upon assembly the seal carrier is disposed in the recess in the second side of the first body and in the recess in the first side of the second body. 
     Embodiment 6: The fluid conduit connector system of Embodiment 2, wherein upon assembly the seal carrier is disposed between the first flange and the first body with the through bore of the seal carrier aligned with the throughbore of the first body. 
     Embodiment 7: The fluid conduit connector system of Embodiment 6, wherein the first side of the first body includes a recess configured to receive the seal carrier, and further wherein upon assembly, the seal carrier is disposed in the recess in the first side of the first body. 
     It will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the preceding embodiments are exemplary and not limiting. It is intended that all modifications, permutations, enhancements, equivalents, and improvements thereto that are apparent to those skilled in the art upon a reading of the specification and a study of the drawings are included within the scope of the disclosure. It is therefore intended that the following appended claims may include all such modifications, permutations, enhancements, equivalents, and improvements. The present disclosure also contemplates that one or more aspects of the embodiments described herein may be substituted in for one or more of the other aspects described. The scope of the disclosure is determined by the claims that follow.