A modular industrial transmitter includes a communication module and a sensor module. The communication module is configured to communicate with a remote device and has a common interface configured to couple to a plurality of different types of sensor modules. The sensor module is coupled to the common interface of the communication module. Physical coupling of the communication module to the sensor module is performed tool-lessly.
An industrial communication module includes a controller and a common interface coupled to the controller. The common interface is configured to couple to a plurality of different types of sensor modules. The industrial communication module includes protocol/output circuitry coupled to the controller and configured to provide an output to a remote device. A sensor module includes a controller and a common interface coupled to the controller. The common interface is configured to couple to a plurality of different types of industrial communication modules. The sensor module includes measurement processing circuitry coupled to the controller and configured to measure an analog electrical characteristic of a sensor and provide a digital indication of the measured analog electrical characteristic to the controller.
G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control (DNC), flexible manufacturing systems (FMS), integrated manufacturing systems (IMS), computer integrated manufacturing (CIM)
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MODULAR TOOL-LESS INTERFACE FOR INDUSTRIAL TRANSMITTER
A modular industrial transmitter (200) includes a communication module (202) and a sensor module (204). The communication module (202) is configured to communicate with a remote device and has a common interface (206) configured to couple to a plurality of different types of sensor modules (204). The sensor module (204) is coupled to the common interface (206) of the communication module. Physical coupling of the communication module to the sensor module (204) is performed tool-lessly.
H04L 67/12 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks
G01D 21/00 - Measuring or testing not otherwise provided for
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MODULAR INDUSTRIAL TRANSMITTER ARCHITECTURE AND INTERFACE
An industrial communication module (102, 104, 106, 108, 110) includes a controller (218) and a common interface (206) coupled to the controller (218). The common interface (206) is configured to couple to a plurality of different types of sensor modules (112, 114, 116, 118, 120, 122). The industrial communication module (102, 104, 106, 108, 110) includes protocol/output circuitry (219) coupled to the controller (218) and configured to provide an output to a remote device. A sensor module (112, 114, 116, 118, 120, 122) includes a controller (224) and a common interface (206) coupled to the controller (224). The common interface (206) is configured to couple to a plurality of different types of industrial communication modules (102, 104, 106, 108, 110). The sensor module (112, 114, 116, 118, 120, 122) includes measurement processing circuitry (234) coupled to the controller (224) and configured to measure an analog electrical characteristic of a sensor and provide a digital indication of the measured analog electrical characteristic to the controller (224).
H04L 67/125 - Protocols specially adapted for proprietary or special-purpose networking environments, e.g. medical networks, sensor networks, networks in vehicles or remote metering networks involving control of end-device applications over a network
H04L 69/18 - Multiprotocol handlers, e.g. single devices capable of handling multiple protocols
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
A method for determining a mass flow rate error correction relationship is provided. The method includes comparing each of the plurality of mass flow rate measurements of a substitute gas flow with a corresponding each of a plurality of reference mass flow rate measurements of the substitute gas flow. The method also includes determining, based on the comparisons, a plurality of mass flow rate measurement errors corresponding to a plurality of fluid velocity-related parameter values of the substitute gas flow.
A field device mount includes a union configured to couple to a field device. A clamp foot is coupled to the union and is configured to engage fluid handling equipment. A tensioner assembly is coupled to the clamp foot and includes a tensioner bracket. A biasing member is disposed to urge the tensioner bracket away from the clamp foot. A band is configured to pass around the fluid handling equipment and to couple to opposite sides of the tensioner bracket. A buckle is configured to provide clamping force to maintain tension in the band. A field device mount using inline tensioners or a v-bolt as well as a method of coupling a field device mount to fluid handling equipment are also provided.
F16B 2/08 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening external, i.e. with contracting action using bands
A field device mount (120) includes a union (105) configured to couple to a field device. A clamp foot (102) is coupled to the union (120) and is configured to engage fluid handling equipment. A tensioner assembly is coupled to the clamp foot (102) and includes a tensioner bracket (124). A biasing member (160) is disposed to urge the tensioner bracket (124) away from the clamp foot (102). A band (104) is configured to pass around the fluid handling equipment and to couple to opposite sides of the tensioner bracket (124). A buckle (380) is configured to provide clamping force to maintain tension in the band. A field device (100) mount using inline tensioners (106) or a v-bolt (204) as well as a method (400) of coupling a field device mount to fluid handling equipment are also provided.
F16L 41/06 - Tapping pipe walls, i.e. making connections through the walls of pipes while they are carrying fluids; Fittings therefor making use of attaching means embracing the pipe
F16L 41/08 - Joining pipes to walls or pipes, the joined pipe axis being perpendicular to the plane of a wall or to the axis of another pipe
F16B 2/08 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening external, i.e. with contracting action using bands
G01K 1/14 - Supports; Fastening devices; Arrangements for mounting thermometers in particular locations
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Steam generation system with subcooled water spray for wellbore steam injection
A steam supply system having a wet steam source and a steam separator disposed to separated wet steam into dry saturated steam and a saturated condensate. The dry saturated steam is heated in a superheater to produce superheated steam, while the saturated condensate is cooled in a subcooler to produced subcooled condensate with a target temperature selected to prevent immediate evaporation of the subcooled condensate when mixed with the superheated steam. The subcooled condensate is sprayed into a stream of superheated steam using spray nozzles and gradually evaporates downstream of the spray nozzles to produce process steam of a desired % quality. A cooling fluid passing through the subcooler is utilized to cool the saturated condensate. The flow rate of the cooling fluid through the subcooler can be utilized to achieve process steam of a desired % quality.
F22G 5/12 - Controlling superheat temperature by attemperating the superheated steam, e.g. by injected water sprays
E21B 37/06 - Methods or apparatus for cleaning boreholes or wells using chemical means for preventing or limiting the deposition of paraffins or like substances
9.
Steam generation system with submerged superheater coil
A steam supply system includes a steam generator disposed to produce wet steam for introduction into a steam separator. The steam separator includes a saturated condensate outlet. A superheater receives dry saturated steam from the steam separator and produces superheated steam. An evaporator with an evaporator vessel having a saturated condensate inlet, a soluble solids slurry outlet and a dry steam outlet is in fluid communication with the saturated condensate outlet of the steam separator. Disposed within the evaporator vessel is a superheated steam heat exchanger having a superheated steam outlet and a superheated steam inlet which superheated steam inlet is in fluid communication with the superheater to receive superheated steam. The dry steam outlet of the evaporator is in fluid communication with a steam mixing vessel where the dry steam is mixed with superheated steam from the superheated steam outlet of the heat exchanger.
A work piece processing tool includes a tool device and a work piece that can be held by a workpiece holder. A servo-elastic actuator system includes a servo actuator and a compliance elastic member that connects one of the tool device and the work piece holder to the servo actuator. The servo-elastic actuator system moves the one of the tool device and the work piece holder toward the other of the tool device and the work piece holder. A locking mechanism engages the one of the tool device and the work piece holder to the servo actuator to limit movement of the one of the tool device and the work piece holder relative to the servo actuator.
A converter for an ultrasonic welder includes a stack of piezoelectric disks alternately stacked with metal conductor disks in between. A pair of driver plates are disposed on opposite ends of the stack of piezoelectric disks. The piezoelectric disks include an outer perimeter surface that extends radially outward beyond the metal conductor disks. The outer perimeter surface of the piezoelectric disks can include an undulating surface.
B23K 20/10 - Non-electric welding by applying impact or other pressure, with or without the application of heat, e.g. cladding or plating making use of vibrations, e.g. ultrasonic welding
H04R 31/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for the manufacture of transducers or diaphragms therefor
A smart conduit plug includes a plug body having an externally threaded region and a diameter and thread pitch to engage a conduit port. At least one electrical component is mounted relative to the plug body and is configured to electrically couple to a field device and provide an indication relative to the field device.
G08B 7/06 - Signalling systems according to more than one of groups ; Personal calling systems according to more than one of groups using electric transmission
H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus - Details
An amperometric sensor assembly includes an amperometric sensor and a bubble shedding clip. The amperometric sensor has a sensor membrane that is configured to be exposed to a process fluid. The amperometric sensor also has an electrical characteristic that changes based on exposure to an electroactive substance. The bubble shedding clip is coupled to the amperometric sensor and is configured to inhibit the presence of bubbles on the sensor membrane when the sensor membrane is exposed to the process fluid. A water panel including the amperometric sensor assembly is also provided along with a method of installing a bubble shedding clip on an amperometric sensor.
An amperometric sensor assembly includes an amperometric sensor (180) and a bubble shedding clip (220). The amperometric sensor (180) has a sensor membrane (152) that is configured to be exposed to a process fluid. The amperometric sensor (180) also has an electrical characteristic that changes based on exposure to an electroactive substance. The bubble shedding clip (220) is coupled to the amperometric sensor (180) and is configured to inhibit the presence of bubbles on the sensor membrane (152) when the sensor membrane (152) is exposed to the process fluid. A water panel (100) including the amperometric sensor assembly (180) is also provided along with a method (300) of installing a bubble shedding clip (220) on an amperometric sensor (180).
A smart conduit plug (80, 180, 300, 400) includes a plug body (100, 302) having an externally threaded region (101, 330) and a diameter and thread pitch to engage a conduit port (28). At least one electrical component (108, 208, 228, 308, 328) is mounted relative to the plug body (100, 302) and is configured to electrically couple to a field device (14) and provide an indication relative to the field device (14).
According to an embodiment, a flowmeter (5) comprises flow conduits (103A, 103B) and transducers (104, 105, 105') connected to the flow conduits (103A and 103B), wherein the transducers (104, 105, 105') comprise a driver (104) and pick-off sensors (105, 105'). A meter electronics (20) is configured to drive the driver (104) to oscillate the flow conduits (103A, 103B) in a first bending mode, and to receive signals from the pick-off sensors (105, 105'). A magnetic shield (500A-F) is proximate at least one of the transducers (104, 105, 105'), wherein the magnetic shield (500A-F) is configured to attenuate a strength of an external magnet's (400) flux effect on the transducer's (104, 105, 105') magnetic field.
A method for improving flowmeter accuracy is provided. The flowmeter comprises at least one flow tube, at least one pickoff sensor attached to the flow tube, at least one driver attached to the flow tube, and meter electronics in communication with the at least one pickoff sensor and driver. The method comprises the steps of vibrating at least one flow tube in a drive mode vibration with the at least one driver and receiving a sensor signal based on a vibrational response to the drive mode vibration from the at least one pickoff sensor. An unremediated density is derived with the flowmeter. An unremediated mass flow is derived with the flowmeter. An extended drive gain is derived with the flowmeter. At least one flow variable is received. A density ratio is calculated. A plurality of wet gas coefficients is provided. A dry gas mass flow rate is calculated with the density ratio and at least one of the plurality of wet gas coefficients.
In exemplary embodiments, a bi-directional valve for a bi-flow filter drier includes a valve body and a movable valve member disposed within the valve body. The movable valve member is movable within the valve body between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the movable valve member permits fluid flow in a first or forward flow direction through the valve while blocking or inhibiting fluid flow in a second or reverse flow direction through the valve. In the second position, the movable flow member permits fluid flow in the second or reverse flow direction through the valve while blocking or inhibiting fluid flow in the first or forward flow direction through the valve. The direction of fluid flow through the other filter drier components may be essentially the same whether the movable valve member is in the first position or the second position.
A temperature fuse assembly for a high-power DC circuit is provided. The temperature fuse assembly includes a case extending from a first case end to a second case end and an isolated lead projecting from the second case end. A bushing electrically isolates the isolated lead from the case. A high-gauge wire is electrically connected to the case at a first wire end and electrically connected to the isolated lead at a second wire end. A portion of the high-gauge wire is helically wound about an exterior of the bushing. When a temperature of the temperature fuse assembly exceeds a threshold temperature, the temperature fuse assembly is configured to conduct a DC current of the high-power DC circuit through the high-gauge wire. The high-gauge wire is configured to melt under a load of the DC current and interrupt the high-power DC circuit.
H01H 37/76 - Contact member actuated by melting of fusible material, actuated due to burning of combustible material or due to explosion of explosive material
A method of determining a viscosity of a fluid is provided. The method comprises receiving one or more sensor signals from a sensor assembly containing a fluid to determine a fluid property of the fluid, determining, based on the one or more sensor signals, an energy dissipation value of the sensor assembly containing the fluid, and determining a viscosity value of the fluid based on the energy dissipation value.
G01N 9/00 - Investigating density or specific gravity of materials; Analysing materials by determining density or specific gravity
G01F 1/84 - Coriolis or gyroscopic mass flowmeters
G01N 11/16 - Investigating flow properties of materials, e.g. viscosity or plasticity; Analysing materials by determining flow properties by moving a body within the material by measuring damping effect upon oscillatory body
G01N 11/00 - Investigating flow properties of materials, e.g. viscosity or plasticity; Analysing materials by determining flow properties
A sonic- or ultrasonic flowmeter (200), is provided that comprises a body (202) configured to be connected to a pipeline. A first connector (204) is located on a first end (206) of the body (202) and a second connector (208) is located on a second end (210) of the body (202). Meter electronics (220) is configured to interface with sensors (235) and to indicate the degree of fluid flow through the pipeline to which the flowmeter (200) is connected based on signals received from the sensors (235). The meter electronics (220) comprises an acquisition section (224) and an interface section (222). An acquisition module (234) of the acquisition section (224) is configured to communicate with the sensors (235). An attachment region (237) is defined by the body, with the acquisition section (224) being attached thereto. An enclosure form (236) is sealedly attached to the body (202) that circumscribes the acquisition module (234). Interface electronics (232) of the interface section (222) are housed in an upper enclosure (226), wherein the upper enclosure (226) is coupled to the enclosure form (236).
G01F 1/66 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by measuring frequency, phase shift or propagation time of electromagnetic or other waves, e.g. using ultrasonic flowmeters
G01F 1/667 - Arrangements of transducers for ultrasonic flowmeters; Circuits for operating ultrasonic flowmeters
A wireless industrial process filed device includes a process interface element configured to interface with a process fluid and control or sense a process variable of the process fluid. A controller is configured to control operation of the process interface element. An RF circuit board includes a plurality of RF transceivers carried on the RF circuit board, each configured to send and/or receive an RF signal which carries information related to the process variable. A plurality of antennas are carried on the RF circuit board and form an antenna array. Each of the plurality of antennas is coupled to at least one of the plurality of RF transceivers. Each of the plurality of antennas having a different antenna pattern. The controller controls operation of the plurality of RF transceivers to communicate with a remote device through an antenna array patterned formed by transmission of RF signals through the plurality of antenna patterns of the plurality of antennas.
A sonic- or ultrasonic flowmeter (200), is provided that comprises a body (202) configured to be connected to a pipeline. A first connector (204) is located on a first end (206) of the body (202) and a second connector (208) is located on a second end (210) of the body (202). Meter electronics (220) is configured to interface with sensors (235) and to indicate the degree of fluid flow through the pipeline to which the flowmeter (200) is connected based on signals received from the sensors (235). The meter electronics (220) comprises an acquisition section (224) and an interface section (222). An acquisition module (234) of the acquisition section (224) is configured to communicate with the sensors (235). An attachment region (237) is defined by the body, with the acquisition section (224) being attached thereto. An enclosure form (236) is sealedly attached to the body (202) that circumscribes the acquisition module (234). Interface electronics (232) of the interface section (222) are housed in an upper enclosure (226), wherein the upper enclosure (226) is coupled to the enclosure form (236).
G01F 1/66 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by measuring frequency, phase shift or propagation time of electromagnetic or other waves, e.g. using ultrasonic flowmeters
G01F 1/667 - Arrangements of transducers for ultrasonic flowmeters; Circuits for operating ultrasonic flowmeters
EMERSON PROCESS MANAGEMENT VALVE AUTOMATION INC. (USA)
Inventor
Zhang, Toni
Jones, Stephen
Minervini, Leo
Abstract
An actuator (100) for a valve can include a torque module (106) and a drive module (104) that is configured to transmit rotational force from the torque module to a valve member (e.g., to selectively open and close the valve by rotating a flow control element thereof). A torque¬ sensing system can include a sensor element (110, 112) configured to detect a deformation of at least one of the torque module (106) or the drive module (104), to monitor torque applied by the actuator (100) to the valve (200).
F16K 31/528 - Mechanical actuating means with crank, eccentric, or cam with pin and slot
F16K 37/00 - Special means in or on valves or other cut-off apparatus for indicating or recording operation thereof, or for enabling an alarm to be given
F15B 15/06 - Mechanical layout characterised by the means for converting the movement of the fluid-actuated element into movement of the finally-operated member for mechanically converting rectilinear movement into non-rectilinear movement
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WIRELESS INDUSTRIAL PROCESS FIELD DEVICE HAVING A PLURALITY OF TRANSCEIVERS
A wireless industrial process filed device (200) includes a process interface element (212) configured to interface with a process fluid and control or sense a process variable of the process fluid. A controller (204) is configured to control operation of the process interface element (212). An RF circuit board (244) includes a plurality of RF transceivers (212) carried on the RF circuit board (244), each configured to send and/or receive an RF signal which carries information related to the process variable. A plurality of antennas (214) are carried on the RF circuit board (244) and form an antenna array. Each of the plurality of antennas (214) is coupled to at least one of the plurality of RF transceivers (212). Each of the plurality of antennas (214) having a different antenna pattern. The controller (204) controls operation of the plurality of RF transceivers (212) to communicate with a remote device through an antenna array patterned formed by transmission of RF signals through the plurality of antenna patterns of the plurality of antennas (214).
A climate-control system may include first and second compressors and a suction manifold. The first compressor includes a first shell, a first compression mechanism, and a first suction inlet through which working fluid is drawn into the first compressor. The second compressor includes a second shell, a second compression mechanism, and a second suction inlet through which working fluid is drawn into the second compressor. The suction manifold includes first and second arms. The first arm provides working fluid to the first suction inlet. The second arm provides working fluid to the second suction inlet. The second arm includes a first suction pipe, a second suction pipe, and a suction valve. The suction valve is movable between a first position in which working fluid is allowed to flow through the first suction pipe and a second position in which working fluid is allowed to flow through the second suction pipe.
F25B 41/48 - Arrangements for diverging or converging flows, e.g. branch lines or junctions for flow path resistance control on the downstream side of the diverging point, e.g. by an orifice
F25B 41/20 - Disposition of valves, e.g. of on-off valves or flow control valves
F25B 49/02 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices for compression type machines, plants or systems
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MULTIPLE-COMPRESSOR SYSTEM WITH OIL BALANCE CONTROL
A climate-control system may include first and second compressors and a suction manifold. The first compressor includes a first shell, a first compression mechanism, and a first suction inlet through which working fluid is drawn into the first compressor. The second compressor includes a second shell, a second compression mechanism, and a second suction inlet through which working fluid is drawn into the second compressor. The suction manifold includes first and second arms. The first arm provides working fluid to the first suction inlet. The second arm provides working fluid to the second suction inlet. The second arm includes a first suction pipe, a second suction pipe, and a suction valve. The suction valve is movable between a first position in which working fluid is allowed to flow through the first suction pipe and a second position in which working fluid is allowed to flow through the second suction pipe.
F25B 41/20 - Disposition of valves, e.g. of on-off valves or flow control valves
F25B 1/10 - Compression machines, plants or systems with non-reversible cycle with multi-stage compression
F16N 29/02 - Special means in lubricating arrangements or systems providing for the indication or detection of undesired conditions; Use of devices responsive to conditions in lubricating arrangements or systems for influencing the supply of lubricant
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING AND/OR OPERATING CONTROL SWITCH IN RELATION TO WASTE DISPOSER AND IN RELATION TO ALTERNATIVE ELECTRIC POWER SOURCES
Waste disposer systems and cover switch mechanisms for implementation in such systems, and related methods, are disclosed. In an example embodiment, a cover switch mechanism includes a cord, a body configured to be coupled to a top portion of a disposer, and connecting components. The connecting components include a terminal cover configured to be coupled to a bottom portion of the disposer, a switch interface connector, and a connection component. The cord extends between the body and cover, where an end of the cord extending into the cover includes first and second leads. The first lead is coupled to the interface connector, and the cover is configured to receive a second end of a power link. The interface connector is configured to be coupled to a third lead of the link, and the connection component is configured to couple the second lead with a fourth lead of the link.
E03C 1/266 - Arrangement of disintegrating apparatus in waste pipes or outlets; Disintegrating apparatus specially adapted for installation in waste pipes or outlets
H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement
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ELECTRICAL JUNCTION HAVING AN IMPROVED FEEDTHROUGH ELEMENT
The present invention relates to a feedthrough (200) adapted for use within a passage (300). The feedthrough (300) has a body (202) having a first interface region (204) and a second interface region (206). The first interface region (204) comprises a platform region (214). At least one electrical conductor (212) extends through the body (202) and out of the body (202) to both the first interface region (204) and the second interface region (206). A printed circuit board (216) is attached to the platform region (214). At least one pin hole (234) defined by the printed circuit board (216) is configured to accept the at least one electrical conductor (212).
EMERSON PROCESS MANAGEMENT VALVE AUTOMATION INC. (USA)
Inventor
Hoffbauer, Jason
Carroll, John
Lorentz, Jamie
Abstract
A fluid control system (100; 200) for controlling flow of a process fluid can include an actuator (104; 204) and an energy storage system (102; 202). The actuator can be configured to actuate a valve (120) to control the flow of the process fluid and the energy storage system can drive the actuator. The energy storage system (100; 200) can include an accumulator (106; 206) in fluid communication with the actuator and a manual pump (108; 208) configured to charge the accumulator (106; 206).
F15B 21/00 - Common features of fluid actuator systems; Fluid-pressure actuator systems or details thereof, not covered by any other group of this subclass
F15B 21/045 - Compensating for variations in viscosity or temperature
F16K 31/122 - Operating means; Releasing devices actuated by fluid the fluid acting on a piston
E21B 34/16 - Control means therefor being outside the borehole
F15B 11/072 - Combined pneumatic-hydraulic systems
F16K 31/124 - Operating means; Releasing devices actuated by fluid the fluid acting on a piston servo actuated
F16K 31/128 - Operating means; Releasing devices actuated by fluid the fluid acting on a diaphragm, bellows, or the like servo actuated
F15B 3/00 - Intensifiers or fluid-pressure converters, e.g. pressure exchangers; Conveying pressure from one fluid system to another, without contact between the fluids
F16H 61/4096 - Fluid exchange between hydrostatic circuits and external sources or consumers with pressure accumulators
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
gas sensors; pressure sensors; pressure recorders; gas recorders; gas concentration detectors; gas meters; gas flow meters; gas regulators; gas flow monitors; measuring apparatus for temperature and humidity levels in gases; pressure measuring apparatus; technical measuring, testing and checking apparatus and instruments for measuring, testing and checking the temperature, pressure, quantity and concentration of gas and liquids; pressure regulators; pressure controllers for controlling the pressure of liquid, semi-liquid, and gaseous substances in industrial processes; pressure test connectors for testing pressure of fluids in hydraulic or pneumatic systems; valves for controlling and regulating the flow of gases or liquids not being parts of plumbing, heating, cooling installations or machines electronic valves for controlling gas or fluids; automatic pressure control machines and instruments; pressure indicators; pressure indicator plugs for valves; gas pressure indicators; pressure switches; pressure switches and sensors for monitoring, controlling, and switching hydraulic or pneumatic systems; flow switches for monitoring and controlling the flow of gases or liquids; pressure transmitters; pressure indicators; gas indicators; pressure manometers; pressure gauges
A vacuum attachment tool includes a hollow body extending from a first end to a second end and defining a flow path, and a conduit connector disposed at the second end of the hollow body. The conduit connector includes an inner collar having an inner diameter sized to receive a first vacuum conduit having a first diameter, and an outer collar having an inner diameter sized to receive a second vacuum conduit having a second diameter greater than the first diameter. The outer collar is formed separately from the inner collar and is coupled to the inner collar.
F16L 37/098 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of flexible hooks
A system for processing data, comprising a signal processing system configured to receive and process a reflected wireless data signal from a remote source and a noise suppression system configured to receive the wireless data signal and to detect and suppress harmonic components associated with reflected noise from a local source from the wireless data signal.
G01S 7/28 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group - Details of pulse systems
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USING A REYNOLDS NUMBER TO CORRECT A MASS FLOW RATE MEASUREMENT
A meter electronics (20) for using a Reynolds number to correct a mass flow rate measurement of a fluid is provided. The meter electronics (20) comprises an interface (401) configured to communicatively couple to a sensor assembly (10) containing the fluid and receive sensor signals from the sensor assembly (10) and a processing system (402) communicatively coupled to the interface (401). The processing system (402) is configured to store a Reynolds number-correction relationship, wherein the Reynolds number-correction relationship relates Reynolds number values with Reynolds number-based correction values, calculate a Reynolds number of the fluid using a measured mass flow rate value of the fluid, and determine a Reynolds number-based correction value using the Reynolds number and the Reynolds number-correction relationship.
The present disclosure relates to assemblies for manual overrides with solenoid valves. The envisaged assembly comprises a solenoid operator (10) and a manual overriding arrangement (100). The solenoid operator (10) comprises a housing (20), a coil (11), a core (12), and a plunger (14). The coil (11) is configured to move the plunger (14) in an axial direction towards or away from the core (12) in an energized or de-energized configuration of the operator. The manual overriding arrangement (100) comprises a stem (106) connected to the plunger (14) to move along therewith in the axial direction, and extending movably through a centre hole in the core (12). A knob (102) is displaceably provided in the housing (20), and is moved to displace the plunger (14) even when the coil (11) does not receive power from the external power source.
F16K 31/06 - Operating means; Releasing devices magnetic using a magnet
F16K 37/00 - Special means in or on valves or other cut-off apparatus for indicating or recording operation thereof, or for enabling an alarm to be given
A valve system (1) comprising a valve having a valve stem (50), a valve body (20) and a stuffing box (30) assembled to the valve body, the valve system comprising a washer (60) in contact with the stem (50) and the stuffing box (30), the washer (60) comprising an electrically conductive material.
F16K 1/32 - Lift valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closure members having at least a component of their opening and closing motion perpendicular to the closing faces - Details
A valve system (1) comprising a valve body (20) and a stuffing box (30) assembled to the valve body (20), the valve body (20) having an internal surface (29) defining an annular groove (21), the annular groove (21) comprising an upper side (22), a lower side (23) and a bottom (24) extending axially between the upper (23) and lower (23) sides, the annular groove (21) forming with the stuffing box (30) an annular cavity (80) for receiving a sealing element (15).
A compressor may include a compression mechanism and an oil pump. The compression mechanism is configured to compress a working fluid. The oil pump may be defined by a driveshaft and a bearing. The driveshaft is drivingly connected to the compression mechanism and includes a lubricant passage. The bearing receives a portion of the driveshaft and includes a bearing surface that rotatably supports the driveshaft. The bearing includes a pump cavity surface that is spaced apart from the driveshaft and cooperates with a diametrical surface of the driveshaft to define a pump cavity that extends around the diametrical surface of the driveshaft. The bearing includes an inlet passage and an outlet passage. The inlet passage receives oil from an oil sump and provides oil to the pump cavity. The outlet passage receives oil from the pump cavity and provides oil to the lubricant passage of the driveshaft.
F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
A uniquely identified industrial equipment (1300) of a controller-peripheral network (200) is provided. The uniquely identified industrial equipment (1300) includes electronics (1320) comprising a processor (1321) configured to communicate with a controller-peripheral network (200) and a memory (1322) communicatively coupled to the processor (1321). The memory (1322) is defined by the controller-peripheral network (200) and configured to store a unique identification obtained from a decentralized network (410) external to the controller-peripheral network (200).
H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communications; Network security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
H04L 9/00 - Arrangements for secret or secure communications; Network security protocols
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HYGIENIC GUIDED WAVE LEVEL MEASUREMENT WITH SHEATH
A guided-wave level measurement system for hygienic applications is provided. The system includes an electronics housing and system electronics disposed within the electronics housing and configured to generate a radar signal. A probe is coupled to the electronics and includes a waveguide configured to extend into a process vessel. A sheath is configured to receive the probe and extend into the process vessel.
A guided-wave level measurement system (10) for hygienic applications is provided. The system includes an electronics housing (16, 102) and system electronics (200) disposed within the electronics housing (16, 102) and configured to generate a radar signal. A probe (104) is coupled to the electronics (200) and includes a waveguide (144) configured to extend into a process vessel (14). A sheath (210) is configured to receive the probe (104) and extend into the process vessel (14).
G01D 5/26 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing member; Means for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for converting; Transducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using optical means, i.e. using infrared, visible or ultraviolet light
A valve system comprising:
a valve (4) including a valve stem (13);
a valve actuator (2) for controlling opening and closing of the valve (4) and comprising a piston (14) coupled to the valve stem (13) and defining a first chamber (6) of the valve actuator (2),
a valve positioner (3) for controlling the valve actuator (2) and adjusting the position of the valve stem (13), and
a coupling system (10) comprising:
a coupling element (20) for connecting the valve positioner (3) to the valve actuator (2), the coupling element (10) comprising a first channel (22) in fluid communication with a fluid outlet of the valve positioner (3);
a stem extension (30) that moves with the valve stem (13) and comprises a second channel (32) in fluid communication with the first channel (22) and the first chamber (6) of the valve actuator (2)
The present disclosure relates to thermal cutoff device pellet composition. Provided is a pellet composition having enhanced aging performance, electrical performance, pellet output, pellet density and pellet crush strength for use in a thermally-actuated, current cutoff device. The solid thermal pellet composition comprises an organic compound having a low vapor pressure at room temperature, such as tetraphenylsilane. The thermal pellet composition comprising tetraphenylsilane can significantly improve interruption performance, pellet output, pellet density, pellet crush strength and aging performance of the thermal cutoff device.
G01F 1/84 - Coriolis or gyroscopic mass flowmeters
G01F 15/00 - MEASURING VOLUME, VOLUME FLOW, MASS FLOW, OR LIQUID LEVEL; METERING BY VOLUME - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus of groups insofar as such details or appliances are not adapted to particular types of such apparatus
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CORIOLIS FLOWMETER WITH COMPENSATION FOR AN EXTERNAL MAGNETIC FIELD
A Coriolis flowmeter (5) is provided, the Coriolis flowmeter (5) comprising flow conduits (103A, 103B), having a driver (104), and pick-off sensors (105, 105') connected thereto. A meter electronics (20) is configured to drive the driver (104) to oscillate the flow conduits (103 A, 103B), and to receive signals from the pick-off sensors (105, 105'). The meter electronics (20) is configured to capture voltages for both the pick-off sensors (105, 105') and determine a PORATIO and determine whether the PORATIO falls within a predetermined POLIMIT. The presence of an external magnetic field is indicated if the PORATIO falls outside the predetermined POLIMIT. wherein the meter electronics (20) is configured to access a PO ratio to flowrate shift correlation and calculate a compensated flowrate that is corrected for errors induced by the external magnetic field using the PO ratio to flowrate shift correlation if the presence of an external magnetic is detected.
G01F 1/84 - Coriolis or gyroscopic mass flowmeters
G01F 15/00 - MEASURING VOLUME, VOLUME FLOW, MASS FLOW, OR LIQUID LEVEL; METERING BY VOLUME - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus of groups insofar as such details or appliances are not adapted to particular types of such apparatus
A climate-control system may include a compressor, a thermal storage device, an outdoor heat exchanger, an indoor heat exchanger, a first expansion device, and a second expansion device. The compressor may include an intermediate-pressure inlet, an intermediate-pressure outlet, a discharge outlet, a suction-pressure pocket, and a plurality of compression pockets. The thermal storage device may include a conduit and a phase-change material surrounding the conduit. The first expansion valve, the second expansion valve, the outdoor heat exchanger, the indoor heat exchanger, and the thermal storage device may be in fluid communication with the compressor. The climate-control system is operable in a charging mode and a discharging mode, and is operable in a cooling mode and a heating mode. The thermal storage device may be configured to absorb heat from a working fluid or to transfer heat to the working fluid.
A vibrating fork liquid level switch includes a vibrating fork assembly arranged to vibrate at a first frequency when in contact with a process fluid and at a second frequency when in contact with air. A drive circuit connected to the vibrating fork assembly is configured to drive the vibrating fork assembly into oscillation. Sense circuitry senses an oscillation frequency of the vibrating fork assembly. Output circuitry provides a first output when the sensed oscillation is at the first frequency and a second output when the sensed oscillation is at the second frequency. Control circuitry controls power applied to the vibrating fork assembly by the drive circuit between a first and a second power level. Verification circuitry verifies the oscillation frequency of the vibrating fork assembly when power applied to the vibrating fork assembly by the drive circuitry is changed.
G01F 23/22 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water
G01F 25/20 - Testing or calibration of apparatus for measuring volume, volume flow or liquid level or for metering by volume of apparatus for measuring liquid level
A vibratory meter (5, 200) is provided, having a driver (104, 202) and a vibratory member (103, 103′, 204) vibratable by the driver (104, 202). At least one pickoff sensor (105, 105′, 209) is configured to detect vibrations of the vibratory member (103, 103′, 204). Meter electronics (20) comprise an interface (301) configured to receive a vibrational response from the at least one pickoff sensor (105, 105′, 209), and a processing system (303) coupled to the interface (301). The processing system (303) is configured to measure a drive gain (306) of the driver (104, 202) and determine a solute added to the fluid is substantially fully dissolved based upon the drive gain (306).
A system includes: a refrigerant compressor including an electric motor; a single printed circuit board (PCB); a drive that is disposed on the single PCB and that includes switches that control the application of power from a battery to the electric motor; and one or more processors disposed on the single PCB, the one or more processors configured to: determine a speed command for the refrigerant compressor based on one or more operating parameters; and actuate the switches of the drive based on the speed command.
B60P 3/36 - Vehicles adapted to transport, to carry or to comprise special loads or objects comprising living accommodation for people, e.g. caravans, camping, or like vehicles - Details
A method (300), system (400), and electronics (20) for correcting a mass flow value in measured using a Coriolis flow meter (100) for temperature effects at a known fluid temperature temp below 0 C are provided. The method comprises receiving a known fluid density ρindic, receiving the fluid temperature temp, receiving a time period Tp, determining a Young's modulus temperature correction for density TFyD based on the known fluid density ρindic, the known fluid temperature temp, and the time period Tp, determining a Young's modulus temperature correction for mass flow TFyM based on a temperature correction constant k and Young's modulus temperature correction for density TFyD, and correcting the mass flow value {dot over (m)} using the Young's modulus temperature correction for mass flow TFyM.
A heating system of a building includes: a solar heater configured to receive sunlight and to at least one of absorb heat into a refrigerant and augment heat absorbed into the refrigerant; a compressor configured to compress the refrigerant that vaporized via absorption of heat; a first heat exchanger configured to transfer heat from the refrigerant to water; an expansion valve configured to reduce at least one of a temperature and a pressure of the refrigerant after the transfer of heat from the refrigerant to water; a second heat exchanger configured to transfer heat from water output from the first heat exchanger to air passing the second heat exchanger before flowing into the building; a pump configured to pump the water from the solar heater to the second heat exchanger; and a blower configured to blow air past the second heat exchanger and into the building.
F25B 27/00 - Machines, plants or systems, using particular sources of energy
F25B 29/00 - Combined heating and refrigeration systems, e.g. operating alternately or simultaneously
F25B 9/00 - Compression machines, plants or systems, in which the refrigerant is air or other gas of low boiling point
F24F 5/00 - Air-conditioning systems or apparatus not covered by group or
F24F 3/14 - Air-conditioning systems in which conditioned primary air is supplied from one or more central stations to distributing units in the rooms or spaces where it may receive secondary treatment; Apparatus specially designed for such systems characterised by the treatment of the air otherwise than by heating and cooling by dehumidification
F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided for; Plants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours
H02J 7/32 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from a charging set comprising a non-electric prime mover
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USING A STIFFNESS MEASUREMENT TO COMPENSATE A FLUID PROPERTY MEASUREMENT
A meter electronics (20) for using a stiffness measurement to compensate a fluid property measurement is provided. The meter electronics (20) comprises an interface (601) configured to communicatively couple to a sensor assembly (10) and receive sensor signals from the sensor assembly (10), and a processing system (602) communicatively coupled to the interface (601). The processing system (602) is configured to determine a fluid property value based on the sensor signals and correct the fluid property value with a fluid property correction value, the fluid property correction value being correlated with a current stiffness value of the sensor assembly.
A method of pressure compensation of a fluid flow parameter is provided. The method comprises receiving a measured pipeline pressure value of a fluid in a pipeline, and determining, based on the measured pipeline pressure value, a pressure for determining a pressure compensated fluid flow parameter value.
A process temperature estimation system includes a mounting assembly configured to mount the process fluid temperature estimation system to an external surface of a process fluid conduit. A hot end thermocouple is thermally coupled to the external surface of the process fluid conduit. A resistance temperature device (RTD) is spaced from the hot end thermocouple. Measurement circuitry is coupled to the hot end thermocouple and is configured to detect an emf of the hot end thermocouple and a resistance of the RTD that varies with temperature and provide sensor temperature information. A controller is coupled to the measurement circuitry and is configured to measure a reference temperature based on the resistance of the RTD and employ a heat transfer calculation with the reference temperature, the emf of the hot end thermocouple, and known thermal conductivity of the process fluid conduit to generate an estimated process temperature output.
G01K 7/16 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements
G01K 7/02 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using thermoelectric elements, e.g. thermocouples
G01K 7/04 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using thermoelectric elements, e.g. thermocouples the object to be measured not forming one of the thermoelectric materials
A pH sensing that is configured to be exposed to a process fluid is provided. The pH sensing probe includes a sensor body and a pH glass electrode mounted to the sensor body. A reference electrode has a junction mounted to the sensor body that is configured to be exposed to the process fluid. A backup pH electrode is mounted to the sensor body and configured to be exposed to the process fluid. A pH sensing system and a method of operating a pH sensing system are also provided. In one example, the backup pH electrode is an ISFET electrode that can be automatically switched to when the pH glass electrode is compromised.
A process temperature estimation system (200) includes a mounting assembly (202) configured to mount the process fluid temperature estimation system to an external surface (116) of a process fluid conduit (100). A hot end thermocouple (314) is thermally coupled to the external surface (116) of the process fluid conduit (100). A resistance temperature device (RTD) (310) is spaced from the hot end thermocouple (314). Measurement circuitry (228) is coupled to the hot end thermocouple (314) and is configured to detect an emf of the hot end thermocouple (314) and a resistance of the RTD (310) that varies with temperature and provide sensor temperature information. A controller (222) is coupled to the measurement circuitry (228) and is configured to measure a reference temperature based on the resistance of the RTD (310) and employ a heat transfer calculation with the reference temperature, the emf of the hot end thermocouple (314), and known thermal conductivity of the process fluid conduit (100) to generate an estimated process temperature output.
G01K 13/02 - Thermometers specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring temperature of moving fluids or granular materials capable of flow
G01K 7/02 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using thermoelectric elements, e.g. thermocouples
G01K 7/16 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements
A pH sensing probe (200) that is configured to be exposed to a process fluid is provided. The pH sensing probe (200) includes a sensor body (202) and a pH glass electrode (104) mounted to the sensor body (202). A reference electrode has a junction (112) mounted to the sensor body (202) that is configured to be exposed to the process fluid. A backup pH electrode (214) is mounted to the sensor body (202) and configured to be exposed to the process fluid. A pH sensing system (300) and a method (320) of operating a pH sensing system (300) are also provided. In one example, the backup pH electrode (214) is an ISFET electrode that can be automatically switched to when the pH glass electrode (104) is compromised.
A pH sensing probe (103) configured to be exposed to a process fluid is provided. The pH sensing probe (103) includes a sensor body (206) and a pH electrode (110) mounted to the sensor body (206). A primary reference electrode (202) is mounted to the sensor body (206) and has a primary reference junction that is configured to be exposed to the process fluid. A secondary reference electrode (204) is mounted to the sensor body (206) and has a secondary reference junction configured to be exposed to the process fluid. A seal (208) isolates the secondary reference junction from the process fluid until deterioration of the primary reference junction. A pH sensing system (300) and a method (320) of operating a pH sensing system are also provided.
A flowmeter is provided that includes a sensor assembly and meter electronics configured to detect a containment failure within a flowmeter case. One or more flow tubes and a drive mechanism are coupled to the one or more flow tubes and oriented to induce a drive mode therein. A pair of pickoff sensors is coupled to the flow tubes and configured to measure a vibrational response induced by the drive mechanism. At least one strain gage is inside the case, and configured to detect strain. The meter electronics is connected to the drive mechanism and the at least one strain gage, and are connected in series. The meter electronics is configured to measure a resistance of the strain gage, and compare the resistance to a baseline resistance. A primary containment failure is indicated if the resistance of the strain gage is different from the baseline resistance by a predetermined amount.
A pH sensing probe configured to be exposed to a process fluid is provided. The pH sensing probe includes a sensor body and a pH electrode mounted to the sensor body. A primary reference electrode is mounted to the sensor body and has a primary reference junction that is configured to be exposed to the process fluid. A secondary reference electrode is mounted to the sensor body and has a secondary reference junction configured to be exposed to the process fluid. A seal isolates the secondary reference junction from the process fluid until deterioration of the primary reference junction. A pH sensing system and a method of operating a pH sensing system are also provided.
A flowmeter is provided that includes a sensor assembly (10) and a meter electronics (20). The flowmeter further has one or more flow tubes (130, 130') and a drive mechanism (180) coupled to the flow tubes (130, 130') and oriented to induce a drive mode vibration therein. A pair of pickoff sensors (170L, 170R) is coupled to the flow tubes (130, 130'), and is configured to measure a vibrational response induced by the drive mechanism (180). At least one strain gage (200A, 200B) is coupled to the sensor assembly (10), and configured to detect a strain in the sensor assembly (10). The meter electronics (20) is connected to the drive mechanism (180) and the strain gage (200A, 200B) in series. The meter electronics (20) is configured to detect frequencies at which changes in strain are occurring.
A wireless process variable transmitter (10) for use in an industrial process includes a process variable sensor (40) configured to sense a process variable of the industrial process. Measurement circuitry (42) connected to the process variable sensor provides (40) an output related to the sensed process variable. Wireless communication circuitry (48) connected to the measurement circuitry (42) wirelessly transmits information related to the sensed process variable to a remote location. A removable industrial power module (12) is configured to hold a replaceable battery (50) and provide power to the process variable sensor (40), the measurement circuitry (42) and the wireless communication circuitry (48). Battery test circuitry (54) in the removable industrial power module (12) connects to the replaceable battery (50) and provides a visual output related to a condition of the replaceable battery (50).
A vibrating fork liquid level switch (10) includes a vibrating fork assembly (11) arranged to vibrate at a first frequency when in contact with a process fluid (18) and at a second frequency when in contact with air. A drive circuit (54) connected to the vibrating fork assembly (11) is configured to drive the vibrating fork assembly (11) into oscillation. Sense circuitry (52) senses an oscillation frequency of the vibrating fork assembly (11). Output circuitry (70/72) provides a first output when the sensed oscillation is at the first frequency and a second output when the sensed oscillation is at the second frequency. Control circuitry (80) controls power applied to the vibrating fork assembly (11) by the drive circuit (54) between a first and a second power level. Verification circuitry (68) verifies the oscillation frequency of the vibrating fork assembly (11) when power applied to the vibrating fork assembly (11) by the drive circuitry (54) is changed.
G01F 25/20 - Testing or calibration of apparatus for measuring volume, volume flow or liquid level or for metering by volume of apparatus for measuring liquid level
A transducer assembly (300) for a vibrating meter having meter electronics (20) is provided. The transducer assembly (300) comprises a keeper portion (401) comprising a keeper plate (402). A magnet portion (301) comprises a coil bobbin (305) and a coil (309) wound around the coil bobbin (305). A magnet (313) is coupled to the coil bobbin (305). The keeper plate (402) is prevented from contacting the coil bobbin (305).
A compressor may include a shell assembly, first and second scrolls, a floating seal assembly, a modulation-valve ring, and a modulation-control-valve assembly. The shell assembly may define a suction-pressure region. The first scroll may include a discharge passage, a modulation port, and a biasing passage. The modulation-valve ring may cooperate with the floating seal assembly and the first scroll to define an axial-biasing chamber in fluid communication with the biasing passage. The modulation-valve ring may be axially displaceable between a closed position to close the modulation port and an open position to open the modulation port. The modulation-control-valve assembly may be mounted to the modulation-valve ring and may be movable between a first position corresponding to the closed position and a second position corresponding to the open position.
F04C 29/12 - Arrangements for admission or discharge of the working fluid, e.g. constructional features of the inlet or outlet
F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
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Wireless process variable transmitter with removable power module
A wireless process variable transmitter for use in an industrial process includes a process variable sensor configured to sense a process variable of the industrial process. Measurement circuitry connected to the process variable sensor provides an output related to the sensed process variable. Wireless communication circuitry connected to the measurement circuitry wirelessly transmits information related to the sensed process variable to a remote location. A removable industrial power module is configured to hold a replaceable battery and provide power to the process variable sensor, the measurement circuitry and the wireless communication circuitry. Battery test circuitry in the removable industrial power module connects to the replaceable battery and provides a visual output related to a condition of the replaceable battery.
G01R 31/36 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC]
G08B 5/36 - Visible signalling systems, e.g. personal calling systems, remote indication of seats occupied using electromagnetic transmission using visible light sources
A compressor may include a shell assembly, first and second scrolls, a floating seal assembly, a modulation-valve ring, and a modulation-control-valve assembly. The shell assembly may define a suction-pressure region. The first scroll may include a discharge passage, a modulation port, and a biasing passage. The modulation-valve ring may cooperate with the floating seal assembly and the first scroll to define an axial-biasing chamber in fluid communication with the biasing passage. The modulation-valve ring may be axially displaceable between a closed position to close the modulation port and an open position to open the modulation port. The modulation-control-valve assembly may be mounted to the modulation-valve ring and may be movable between a first position corresponding to the closed position and a second position corresponding to the open position.
F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
F04C 29/12 - Arrangements for admission or discharge of the working fluid, e.g. constructional features of the inlet or outlet
F04C 27/00 - Sealing arrangements in rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids
70.
ESTIMATING A HYDROGEN LOADING INDUCED CHANGE IN A VIBRATORY METER
A method for estimating a hydrogen loading induced change in a vibratory meter is provided. The method comprises determining a pressure and a temperature of hydrogen exposed to a vibratory element of the vibratory meter. The method also comprises calculating, based on the pressure and the temperature of the hydrogen, a concentration of the hydrogen in the vibratory element and adjusting a calibration coefficient of the vibratory meter based on the calculated concentration of the hydrogen in the vibratory element.
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A first terminal connector (300) comprises a component member (302) comprising a component member surface (322) with a first terminal post (306) oriented substantially perpendicular to the component member surface (322), and a cap member (304) comprising a cap member surface (324) and a first borehole (310) oriented substantially perpendicular from the cap member surface (324), the first borehole (310) including a bevel volume (328) configured to compress a plurality of windings from one or more wires (332, 334a, 334b) wound around the first terminal post (306) together between the component member surface (322) and the bevel volume (328) when the first terminal post (306) is inserted into the first borehole (310). A second terminal connector (500) comprises a component member (502) comprising a component member surface (522), and a cap member (504) comprising a cap member surface (524), wherein a first groove (550) is positioned on one of the component member surface (522) or the cap member surface (524), a first tongue (556) protruding from the other of the cap member surface (524) or the component member surface (522), and the first tongue (556) including a bevel volume (528) along a ridge of the first tongue (556) configured to compress one or more wires between the first groove (550) and the bevel volume (528) of the first tongue (556) when the first tongue (556) is inserted into the first groove (550).
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Isolating diaphragms sold as components of pressure measurement transmitters used to separate pressure sensors used in the transmitters from abrasive or corrosive process materials in enclosed conduits and containers used in industrial processes; Isolating diaphragms sold as components of industrial level measurement transmitters used to separate level sensors used in the transmitters from abrasive or corrosive process materials in enclosed conduits and containers used in industrial processes
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CUSTOMIZATION OF PROCESS VARIABLE TRANSMITTERS WITH HERMETICALLY SEALED EMI PROTECTION ELECTRONICS
A process variable transmitter (102) includes a process variable sensor (110), and an electromagnetic interference (EMI) protection circuit (182) coupled to the process variable sensor (110). The process variable transmitter (102) also includes a hermetic module (104C) enclosing the EMI protection circuit (182), and electrical connectors (132A,134A,136A) coupled to the EMI protection circuit (182) within the hermetic module (104C). The EMI protection circuit is configurable from outside the hermetic module (104C) via the electrical connectors (132A,134A,136A) to interconnect electronic components of the EMI protection circuit (182) in one of two configurations such as to provide or not to provide transient protection.
G01D 3/028 - Measuring arrangements with provision for the special purposes referred to in the subgroups of this group mitigating undesired influences, e.g. temperature, pressure
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H05K 9/00 - Screening of apparatus or components against electric or magnetic fields
A process variable transmitter includes a process variable sensor, and an electromagnetic interference (EMI) protection circuit coupled to the process variable sensor. The process variable transmitter also includes a hermetic module enclosing the EMI protection circuit, and electrical connectors coupled to the EMI protection circuit within the hermetic module. The electrical connectors are configurable from outside the hermetic module to connect electronic components of the EMI protection circuit in a configuration that provides transient protection.
A meter electronics (20) for detecting and identifying a change in a vibratory meter (5) is provided. The meter electronics (20) includes a processing system (202) including a storage system (204) configured to store a central tendency value of a meter verification parameter and dispersion value of the meter verification parameter. The processing system (202) is configured to obtain the central tendency value and the dispersion value from the storage system (204) and determine a probability based on the central tendency value and the dispersion value to detect if the central tendency value is different than a baseline value.
A system includes a dynamic compressor and a controller having a processor and a memory. The compressor includes a first compressor stage having a first variable inlet guide vane (VIGV) and a second compressor stage having a second VIGV. The memory stores instructions that program the processor to operate the compressor at a current speed, a first position of the first VIGV, and a second position of the second VIGV to compress the working fluid, and to determine if a condition is satisfied. If the condition is not satisfied, the processor is programmed to continue to operate the compressor at the current speed, the first position of the first VIGV, and the second position of the second VIGV. If the condition is satisfied, the processor is programmed to change the second position of the second VIGV to a third position and maintain the first position of the first VIGV.
A vibrating meter (100) is provided being operable to determine at least one of a viscosity and a density of a fluid therein. The vibrating meter (100) comprises a driver (112), a vibrating element (104) vibratable by the driver (112), and operable to be in contact with the fluid. A vibrating sensor (114) is configured to detect a vibrational response of the vibrating element (104). Meter electronics (118) is configured to send an excitation signal to the driver (112) and to receive the vibrational response and is further configured to measure a first vibrational response point and a second vibrational response point of the vibrational response. The second vibrational response point is one of interpolated and extrapolated from other measured response points. The meter electronics (118) is further configured to calculate a Q of the vibrating element (104) using the first vibrational response point and the second vibrational response point.
G01N 11/16 - Investigating flow properties of materials, e.g. viscosity or plasticity; Analysing materials by determining flow properties by moving a body within the material by measuring damping effect upon oscillatory body
G01N 9/00 - Investigating density or specific gravity of materials; Analysing materials by determining density or specific gravity
A timer-based fault protection circuit (100) is provided, which comprises a high voltage line (102) configured to electrically couple to a first terminal of an intrinsically safe load (ISL), a low voltage line (104) configured to electrically couple to a second terminal of the intrinsically safe load (ISL), a voltage limiter (110) and a delay/ LIP enable circuit (120) electrically coupled to the high voltage line (102) and the low voltage line (104) electrically parallel to the intrinsically safe load (ISL), and a switchable low impedance path (130) electrically coupled to the high voltage line (102) and the low voltage line (104) in a shunt configuration relative to the intrinsically safe load (ISL). The voltage limiter (110) is communicatively coupled to the delay/LIP enable circuit (120) and configured to provide a signal to the delay/LIP enable circuit (120) and the delay/LIP enable circuit (120) is communicatively coupled to the switchable low impedance path (130) and configured to provide a signal to the switchable low impedance path (130).
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Temperature sensors; gas sensors; vapor sensors; pressure sensors; bimetal controls being temperature sensing devices; temperature controllers; thermistors; electronic control circuits for heating elements; electric water heater controllers; limit controls, namely electricity limiters; electronic controls for motors, namely, motor protection controls; probes for scientific purposes; thermal fuses; electrical terminals; feedthroughs; pump feedthroughs; battery feedthroughs; sensor feedthroughs; capacitive feedthroughs; compressor feedthroughs; hermetic feedthroughs; hermetically sealed optical window systems, namely, hermetic seals and connectors; electric connector blocks; electrical connectors; sight glasses; feedthroughs for high voltage and other harsh environments; initiator assemblies being devices for initiating an event involving combustion, deflagration, or detonation in an energetic material; temperature control devices; thermally actuated switches; capillary controls being temperature controls; radiant controls for gas dryers; electronic data relays for sensors; time delay relays; electric heat sequencers; thermal cut offs.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Temperature sensors; gas sensors; vapor sensors; pressure sensors; bimetal controls being temperature sensing devices; temperature controllers; thermistors; electronic control circuits for heating elements; electric water heater controllers; limit controls, namely electricity limiters; electronic controls for motors, namely, motor protection controls; probes for scientific purposes; thermal fuses; electrical terminals; feedthroughs; pump feedthroughs; battery feedthroughs; sensor feedthroughs; capacitive feedthroughs; compressor feedthroughs; hermetic feedthroughs; hermetically sealed optical window systems, namely, hermetic seals and connectors; electric connector blocks; electrical connectors; sight glasses; feedthroughs for high voltage and other harsh environments; initiator assemblies being devices for initiating an event involving combustion, deflagration, or detonation in an energetic material; temperature control devices; thermally actuated switches; capillary controls being temperature controls; radiant controls for gas dryers; electronic data relays for sensors; time delay relays; electric heat sequencers; thermal cut offs.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Computer software for monitoring industrial plant sensors
and assets and providing status information and analytics,
namely, abnormal situations, diagnostics, asset status,
asset health, energy costs, emissions loss, alerts,
production loss, corrosion, efficiency, health indexes,
estimated remaining life, estimated total life, network
status, network load, pressure relief status, vibration,
fouling, location; computer software for collecting data
from assets in an industrial process, namely, process
sensors, process controllers, communication devices, steam
traps, pumps, pressure gauges, heat exchangers, pressure
relief devices, network management devices, network
gateways, power sources, cooling tower components, vessels
for containing process fluids, pipes for transporting
process fluids, devices for determining location.
85.
Vacuum cleaner including hose retainer with dustpan and method of assembling same
A vacuum cleaner includes a canister defining a debris chamber, a powerhead connected to a top of the canister, a hose, and a hose retainer removably connected to the canister. The canister includes a base and at least one sidewall extending therefrom. The powerhead includes a suction unit operable to generate airflow through the canister. The hose retainer includes a back plate defining an aperture therethrough, at least one hose retention clip defining a channel shaped and sized to receive the hose therein, and a dustpan defining a debris intake opening and including a hose end mount. When an inlet end of the hose is connected to the hose end mount, the inlet end of the hose is connected in fluid communication with the debris intake opening to generate airflow therethrough.
A47L 9/00 - DOMESTIC WASHING OR CLEANING; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL - Details or accessories of suction cleaners, e.g. mechanical means for controlling the suction or for effecting pulsating action; Storing devices specially adapted to suction cleaners or parts thereof; Carrying-vehicles specially adapted for suction cleaners
A car wash system is disclosed. The car wash system can include an adjustable top washer, a sensor configured to determine a height measurement of the vehicle, an actuator configured to adjust a position of the top washer, and a control system coupled to the actuator and the sensor. The control system can be configured to receive the height measurement of the vehicle from the sensor and control the actuator to adjust the position of the top washer based on the received height measurement.
A conditioning system includes a vapor compression system and a humidity control system. The vapor compression system includes an evaporator, a condenser, a first fan that produces a first airflow across the evaporator toward a conditioned interior space, and a second fan that produces a second airflow from the condenser toward an exterior space. The humidity control system includes a first mass exchange device positioned in the first airflow, a second mass exchange device positioned in the second airflow, and a heat exchanger in fluid communication with both mass exchange devices. The heat exchanger includes a first path and a second path that are thermally coupled and that provide liquid desiccant between the first and second mass exchange devices. The first and second mass exchange devices each include a plurality of cavities configured to permit liquid desiccant to flow therethrough.
F24F 3/147 - Air-conditioning systems in which conditioned primary air is supplied from one or more central stations to distributing units in the rooms or spaces where it may receive secondary treatment; Apparatus specially designed for such systems characterised by the treatment of the air otherwise than by heating and cooling by dehumidification with both heat and humidity transfer between supplied and exhausted air
39 - Transport, packaging, storage and travel services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
(1) Environmental inspection services; consulting, namely, engineering consultancy, technological consultancy, quality control consultancy, consultancy in the field of design, consultancy in the field of technological design, consultancy in the field of technological research, technical consultancy in the field of environmental engineering, advisory and consultancy services relating to computer hardware, consultancy and advice in the field of technological processes, consultancy services in the fields of science, engineering; design engineering; design planning; engineering design; industrial design; product design; shopfitting design; technical design; computer aided design services; computer aided engineering design; computer aided industrial design; computer hardware design; computer software design; computer system design; design of commercial products; design of diagnostic apparatus; design of electronic systems; design of engineering products; design of industrial machinery; design of manufacturing apparatus; design of mechanical components; design of medical apparatus; design of telecommunication equipment; industrial process monitoring services; environmental monitoring services; machine condition monitoring; monitoring services for industrial processes; process monitoring for quality assurance; consultancy relating to technical and scientific monitoring; monitoring of computer systems by remote access; monitoring of computer systems to detect breakdowns; technical support services being monitoring of computer systems to detect breakdowns; testing services for computer hardware and software used with alarm and monitoring systems; testing and analysis of the industrial machinery and electrical equipment of others to assess and improve performance and efficiency of such machinery and equipment; engineering project management services; computer engineering project management services; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for project management; project management; management of technological project studies; management of technical project surveys; technical project management; industrial material management services, namely, managing the purchasing, receiving, warehousing, tracking, verification, and shipping of industrial materials; industrial supply chain material management; infrastructure system modernization; data migration services; computer technology consultancy in the field of data migration; configuration of machinery, computer hardware, computer software; providing websites featuring technology that enables users to monitor and control the functioning and use of machinery and equipment; technical support services; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of computer hardware repair; technical support services being monitoring of computer systems to detect breakdowns; technical support services being troubleshooting of computer systems to detect breakdowns; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of machinery maintenance; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of machinery repair; technical support services being monitoring of machinery to detect breakdowns; technical support services being troubleshooting of machinery to detect breakdowns; quality control for others; advisory services relating to industrial design; advisory services relating to industrial engineering; technological advisory; computer software advisory services; scientific advisory services; technological advisory services; advisory services relating to computer system analysis; advisory services relating to computer system design; advisory services relating to material testing; advisory services relating to planning applications; advisory services relating to scientific instruments; advisory services relating to technological research; advisory services relating to the design of installations; advisory services relating to the design of premises; advisory services relating to the planning of installations; advisory services relating to the planning of premises; advisory and consultancy services relating to computer hardware; advisory services in the field of computer hardware design; advisory services in the field of computer system analysis; advisory services relating product development and quality improvement; technological advisory services in the field of machine engineering analysis; advisory and information services relating to the design and development of computer hardware; advisory and information services relating to the design and development of computer peripherals; development services in the field of computer software and advisory services relating thereto; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for the collection, editing, organizing, modifying, book marking, transmission, storage, and sharing of data and information in the fields of asset optimization, industrial automation, machine diagnostics and optimization of industrial, manufacturing and infrastructure management processes; testing the functionality of machines; testing the functionality of apparatus and instruments; scientific research in the fields of machines and measuring and testing machines and instruments; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for allowing field service and job site workers to send, update, access and receive data; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for preparing and sending invoices and receiving payment over computer networks, intranets and the Internet; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for preparing and sending service and maintenance reminders over computer networks, intranets and the Internet; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for analyzing and diagnosing residential, commercial and institutional equipment and system failures; remote monitoring of operational conditions and alarms indicating potential system malfunctions of commercial machinery and electrical systems and dispatching service personnel; remote monitoring of the functioning and use of electrical equipment, namely, commercial machinery and electrical systems; cybersecurity
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Environmental inspection services; consulting, namely, engineering consultancy, technological consultancy, quality control consultancy, consultancy in the field of design, consultancy in the field of technological design, consultancy in the field of technological research, technical consultancy in the field of environmental engineering, advisory and consultancy services relating to computer hardware, consultancy and advice in the field of technological processes, consultancy services in the fields of science, engineering; design engineering; design planning; engineering design; industrial design; product design; shopfitting design; technical design; computer aided design services; computer aided engineering design; computer aided industrial design; computer hardware design; computer software design; computer system design; design of commercial products; design of diagnostic apparatus; design of electronic systems; design of engineering products; design of industrial machinery; design of manufacturing apparatus; design of mechanical components; design of medical apparatus; design of telecommunication equipment; industrial process monitoring services; environmental monitoring services; machine condition monitoring; monitoring services for industrial processes; process monitoring for quality assurance; consultancy relating to technical and scientific monitoring; monitoring of computer systems by remote access; monitoring of computer systems to detect breakdowns; technical support services being monitoring of computer systems to detect breakdowns; testing services for computer hardware and software used with alarm and monitoring systems; testing and analysis of the industrial machinery and electrical equipment of others to assess and improve performance and efficiency of such machinery and equipment; engineering project management services; computer engineering project management services; providing temporary use of non-downloadable computer software for project management; project management; management of technological project studies; management of technical project surveys; technical project management; industrial material management services, namely, managing the purchasing, receiving, warehousing, tracking, verification, and shipping of industrial materials; industrial supply chain material management; infrastructure system modernization; data migration services; computer technology consultancy in the field of data migration; configuration of machinery, computer hardware, computer software; providing websites featuring technology that enables users to monitor and control the functioning and use of machinery and equipment; technical support services; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of computer hardware repair; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of machinery maintenance; technical support services, namely, troubleshooting in the nature of machinery repair; technical support services being monitoring of machinery to detect breakdowns; technical support services being troubleshooting of machinery to detect breakdowns; quality control for others; advisory services relating to industrial design; advisory services relating to industrial engineering; technological advisory; computer software advisory services; scientific advisory services; technological advisory services; advisory services relating to computer system analysis; advisory services relating to computer system design; advisory services relating to material testing; advisory services relating to planning applications; advisory services relating to scientific instruments; advisory services relating to technological research; advisory services relating to the design of installations; advisory services relating to the design of premises; advisory services relating to the planning of installations; advisory services relating to the planning of premises; advisory and consultancy services relating to computer hardware; advisory services in the field of computer hardware design; advisory services in the field of computer system analysis; advisory services relating product development and quality improvement; technological advisory services in the field of machine engineering analysis; advisory and information services relating to the design and development of computer hardware; advisory and information services relating to the design and development of computer peripherals; development services in the field of computer software and advisory services relating thereto; providing temporary use of online non-downloadable software for the collection, editing, organizing, modifying, book marking, transmission, storage, and sharing of data and information in the fields of asset optimization, industrial automation, machine diagnostics and optimization of industrial, manufacturing and infrastructure management processes; testing the functionality of machines; testing the functionality of apparatus and instruments; scientific research in the fields of machines and measuring and testing machines and instruments; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for allowing field service and job site workers to send, update, access and receive data; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for preparing and sending invoices and receiving payment over computer networks, intranets and the Internet; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for preparing and sending service and maintenance reminders over computer networks, intranets and the Internet; providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software for analyzing and diagnosing residential, commercial and institutional equipment and system failures; remote monitoring of operational conditions and alarms indicating potential system malfunctions of commercial machinery and electrical systems and dispatching service personnel; remote monitoring of the functioning and use of electrical equipment, namely, commercial machinery and electrical systems; cybersecurity.
90.
TOTALIZING A FLOW RATE OF A MULTI-PHASE/SINGLE-PHASE FLOW
A method for totalizing a flow rate of a multi-phase/single-phase flow is provided. The method comprises detecting that a liquid flow is being measured and switching a totalizing of the multi-phase/single-phase flow from an estimated gas mass flow rate of a precedent multi-phase flow to an estimated gas mass flow rate of the liquid flow.
A meter electronics (20) for using parameters of sensor signals provided by a sensor assembly (10) verify the sensor assembly (10) is provided. The meter electronics (20) comprises an interface (301) communicatively coupled to the sensor assembly (10), the interface (301) being configured to receive two sensor signals (100) and a processing system (302) communicatively coupled to the interface (301). The processing system (302) is configured to calculate a sensor signal parameter relationship value between the two sensor signals (100) and compare the calculated sensor signal parameter relationship value between the two sensor signals (100) with a baseline sensor signal parameter relationship value between the two sensor signals (100).
A sensor includes a sensing element, a first pair of lead wires, a second pair of lead wires, a grommet, and a shell. The first pair of lead wires is fixed to the sensing element and configured to receive signals from the sensing element. The second pair of lead wires is electrically connected to the first pair of lead wires at a joint. The second pair of lead wires is configured to receive signals from the first pair of lead wires. The grommet houses the joint, a portion of the first pair of lead wires, and a portion of the second pair of lead wires. The shell houses the sensing element, the first pair of lead wires, and the grommet. The shell engages and deforms the grommet to seal an interior space defined by the shell.
A sensor includes a sensing element, a first pair of lead wires, a second pair of lead wires, a grommet, and a shell. The first pair of lead wires is fixed to the sensing element and configured to receive signals from the sensing element. The second pair of lead wires is electrically connected to the first pair of lead wires at a joint. The second pair of lead wires is configured to receive signals from the first pair of lead wires. The grommet houses the joint, a portion of the first pair of lead wires, and a portion of the second pair of lead wires. The shell houses the sensing element, the first pair of lead wires, and the grommet. The shell engages and deforms the grommet to seal an interior space defined by the shell.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Computer software for monitoring industrial plant sensors and assets and providing status information and analytics, namely, abnormal situations, diagnostics, asset status, asset health, energy costs, emissions loss, alerts, production loss, corrosion, efficiency, health indexes, estimated remaining life, estimated total life, network status, network load, pressure relief status, vibration, fouling, location; computer software for collecting data from assets in an industrial process, namely, process sensors, process controllers, communication devices, steam traps, pumps, pressure gauges, heat exchangers, pressure relief devices, network management devices, network gateways, power sources, cooling tower components, vessels for containing process fluids, pipes for transporting process fluids, devices for determining location.
A liquid level sensor having improved performance is disclosed as including a metal cover plate; a conductive pin, the conductive pin penetrating the metal cover plate; a plurality of electrode plates; a plurality of support plates supporting the electrode plates, so that a fixed interval is maintained between the plurality of electrode plates; each electrode plate of the plurality of electrode plates has a wing portion, the wing portion is connected to the conductive pin, and the wing portion extends outward from each electrode plate.
G01F 23/263 - Indicating or measuring liquid level or level of fluent solid material, e.g. indicating in terms of volume or indicating by means of an alarm by measuring physical variables, other than linear dimensions, pressure or weight, dependent on the level to be measured, e.g. by difference of heat transfer of steam or water by measuring variations of capacity or inductance of capacitors or inductors arising from the presence of liquid or fluent solid material in the electric or electromagnetic fields by measuring variations in capacitance of capacitors
96.
VIBRATING TYPE FLUID FLOW METER COMPRISING A FLOW TUBE BUMPER
A transducer assembly 200 for a vibrating meter 5 having meter electronics 20 is provided according to an embodiment. The transducer assembly 200 comprises a coil portion 204A comprising a coil bobbin 220 and a coil 222 wound around the coil bobbin 220. A magnet portion 204B comprises a magnet. The coil portion 204A and the magnet portion 204B are constrained in both the x and y axis of travel, such that the coil portion 204A is prevented from colliding with the magnet portion 204B.
A Coriolis flowmeter (5) is provided, the Coriolis flowmeter (5) comprising flow conduits (103A, 103B), having a driver (104), and pick-off sensors (105, 105') connected thereto. A meter electronics (20) is configured to drive the driver (104) to oscillate the flow conduits (103A, 103B) in a first bending mode, and to receive signals from the pick-off sensors (105, 105'). The meter electronics (20) is configured to indicate a presence of an external magnetic field.
G01F 1/84 - Coriolis or gyroscopic mass flowmeters
G01F 15/00 - MEASURING VOLUME, VOLUME FLOW, MASS FLOW, OR LIQUID LEVEL; METERING BY VOLUME - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus of groups insofar as such details or appliances are not adapted to particular types of such apparatus
98.
Motor Drive Control Including Varying DC Bus Voltages, Converter and Inverter Switching Frequencies, And Motor Speed For Thermal Mitigation
In other features, a refrigeration system is provided and includes a compressor motor, an inverter, a converter and a control module. The inverter is configured to convert a direct current (DC) bus voltage to an alternating current (AC) voltage and supply the AC voltage to the compressor motor. The converter is configured to convert a DC input voltage to the DC bus voltage. The control module is configured to obtain a parameter and in response to the parameter exceeding a predetermined threshold, reduce the DC bus voltage and at least one of (i) reduce a switching frequency, (ii) increase an amount of negative d-axis current of the compressor motor, or (iii) reduce a speed of the compressor motor.
F25B 49/02 - Arrangement or mounting of control or safety devices for compression type machines, plants or systems
H02P 29/68 - Controlling or determining the temperature of the motor or of the drive based on the temperature of a drive component or a semiconductor component
F25B 13/00 - Compression machines, plants or systems, with reversible cycle
F25B 31/02 - Compressor arrangements of motor-compressor units
99.
A PORTABLE, HIGH TEMPERATURE, HEAVY OIL WELL TEST UNIT WITH AUTOMATIC MULTI SAMPLING SYSTEM
A portable, hydrocarbon well test unit for use with high temperature and high-pressure hydrocarbon wellbore flow includes a two-phase separator unit having a hydrocarbon inlet, a vapor outlet and a liquid outlet. A static mixer is in fluid communication with the liquid outlet. A liquid sampler positioned downstream of the static mixer ensures that liquid and gas are mixed to accurately represent a sample of the wellbore hydrocarbon flow. The sampler can be actuated to extract a sample of the mixed fluid. The sampler directs samples to a multi-position valve having a plurality of valve outlets, each outlet being in fluid communication with one of a plurality of sample bottles. A controller actuates the multi-position valve to direct a sample into a particular sample bottle, thereby allowing different types of samples to be taken over different time periods without the need for intervention for extended periods of time.
A compressor includes a shell, a first compression member, a bearing housing and a second compression member. The first compression member is rotatable relative to the shell about a first axis. The bearing housing is coupled to the first compression member and rotatable relative to the shell about the first axis. The bearing housing includes a first pin that extends therefrom. The second compression member is rotatable relative to the shell about a second axis. The second compression member includes a base plate and an arcuate-shaped first pin pocket. The first pin pocket is formed in the base plate and receives the first pin. The first compression member is moveable between a first position in which the first pin is engaged with a surface of the first pin pocket and a second position in which the first pin is disengaged from the surface of the first pin pocket.
F04C 18/02 - Rotary-piston pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids of arcuate-engagement type, i.e. with circular translatory movement of co-operating members, each member having the same number of teeth or tooth-equivalents
