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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COMPLIANT WORK PIECE PROCESSING TOOL WITH LOCKING MECHANISM
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.
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
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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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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).
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
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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
44.
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
58.
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
60.
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.
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).
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
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
63.
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
G01D 21/00 - Measuring or testing not otherwise provided for
G01L 19/00 - MEASURING FORCE, STRESS, TORQUE, WORK, MECHANICAL POWER, MECHANICAL EFFICIENCY, OR FLUID PRESSURE - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus for measuring steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluent medium insofar as such details or accessories are not special to particular types of pressure gauges
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).
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
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.
73.
CONDITIONING SYSTEM INCLUDING VAPOR COMPRESSION SYSTEM AND HUMIDITY CONTROL SYSTEM
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
74.
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
80.
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
82.
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
83.
CO-ROTATING SCROLL COMPRESSOR HAVING SYNCHRONIZATION MECHANISM
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
84.
THERMAL BATTERY AND HEAT EXCHANGER ASSEMBLY USING PHASE CHANGE MATERIAL
A heating and cooling (HVAC) system that includes a compressor; a first heat exchanger; a second heat exchanger; a first expansion valve positioned between the first heat exchanger and the second heat exchanger; a first reversing valve that permits the system to operate in a first mode and a second mode; and a thermal battery including a phase change material therein that is configured to selectively store and release thermal energy received from a working fluid.
H01M 10/6569 - Fluids undergoing a liquid-gas phase change or transition, e.g. evaporation or condensation
H01M 10/6556 - Solid parts with flow channel passages or pipes for heat exchange
H01M 10/663 - Heat-exchange relationships between the cells and other systems, e.g. central heating systems or fuel cells the system being an air-conditioner or an engine
A flow meter coupling system (300) to reduce axial stress on a flow meter (302) comprising a first flow meter flange (314a) and a second flow meter flange (314b) is provided. The flow meter coupling system (300) comprises a first process fluid member (304) configured to be coupled to the first flow meter flange (314a) of the flow meter (302), a second process fluid member (306), and a second connector member (310) configured to be rigidly coupled to at least one of the second flow meter flange (314b) or the second process fluid member (306) and coupled to another of the second flow meter flange (314b) or the second process fluid member (306) in a manner that provides substantially no axial stress.
A compressor may include first and second scroll members, a driveshaft, first and second bearings, and first and second Oldham couplings. The scroll members define compression pockets. The first bearing may define a first rotational axis about which the first scroll member rotates. The second bearing may support the second scroll member for rotation about a second rotational axis that is offset from the first rotational axis. The first Oldham coupling may include a first body and a plurality of first keys extending from the first body. The first keys may engage slots formed in the second scroll member. The second Oldham coupling is separate and distinct from the first Oldham coupling. The second Oldham coupling may include a second body and a plurality of second keys extending from the second body. The second keys may engage slots formed in a surface that rotates about the first rotational axis.
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 29/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, of pumps or pumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluids, not provided for in groups
A compressor includes a compression mechanism, a driveshaft, and a motor. The compression mechanism is configured to compress a fluid to a discharge pressure. The motor is configured to rotate the driveshaft. The driveshaft is engaged with the compression mechanism and is fixed to rotate with at least a portion of the compression mechanism. The driveshaft includes a longitudinal aperture configured to receive the fluid at a suction pressure, and includes a flange that receives at least a portion of the compression mechanism. The flange and the compression mechanism define a fluid passage therebetween. The fluid at suction pressure is received within the fluid passage from the longitudinal aperture in 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
F04C 29/12 - Arrangements for admission or discharge of the working fluid, e.g. constructional features of the inlet or outlet
F04C 29/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories, of pumps or pumping installations specially adapted for elastic fluids, not provided for in groups
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 23/14 - Estimation or adaptation of motor parameters, e.g. rotor time constant, flux, speed, current or voltage
H02P 23/28 - Controlling the motor by varying the switching frequency of switches connected to a DC supply and the motor phases
H02P 21/14 - Estimation or adaptation of machine parameters, e.g. flux, current or voltage
H02P 27/06 - Arrangements or methods for the control of AC motors characterised by the kind of supply voltage using variable-frequency supply voltage, e.g. inverter or converter supply voltage using dc to ac converters or inverters
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CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR USE WITH HIGH GLIDE WORKING FLUIDS AND METHODS FOR OPERATION THEREOF
Climate control systems and methods of operating them are provided that circulate a working fluid including a high glide refrigerant blend having first and second refrigerants with a difference in boiling points ≥ about 25°F at atmospheric pressure. The system includes a gas-liquid separation vessel that generates a vapor stream and a liquid stream. A compressor receives the vapor stream and generates a pressurized vapor stream. A liquid pump receives the liquid stream and generates a pressurized liquid stream. A condenser is disposed downstream of the compressor and liquid pump and receives and cools the pressurized mixed vapor and liquid stream. An evaporator receives and at least partially vaporizes the multiphase working fluid and directs it to the gas-liquid separating vessel. An expansion device between the condenser and the evaporator processes the multiphase working fluid stream. Lastly, a fluid conduit for circulating the working fluid through the components is provided.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Recorded 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; recorded 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
91.
ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A VALVE AND AT LEAST ONE CONNECTOR
Disclosed is an assembly comprising a valve and a connector. The assembly (1) comprising: - a valve (10); - a monitoring circuit (4); - at least one connector (2) intended to be placed upstream or downstream of the valve (10), comprising at least one sensor and a communication circuit for transmitting data, to the monitoring circuit (4), that relates to a measurement carried out by the sensor, the monitoring circuit (4) being designed to transmit said data to a processor outside the assembly and/or to generate operating diagnostic information of the valve on die basis of the transmitted data.
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
92.
REFRIGERANT CHARGE MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MULTIPLE EVAPORATORS
A condenser charge module is configured to: determine a first amount of refrigerant in each condenser of one or more condensers of a refrigeration system; determine a total condenser amount of refrigerant based on the one or more first amounts. An evaporator charge module is configured to: determine a second amount of refrigerant in each evaporator of two or more evaporators of the refrigeration system; and determine a total evaporator amount of refrigerant based on the two or more second amounts. A line charge module is configured to: determine a third amount of refrigerant in each refrigerant line of multiple refrigerant lines of the refrigeration system; and determine a total line amount of refrigerant based on the multiple third amounts. A total module is configured to determine a total amount of refrigerant in the refrigeration system based on the total condenser, the total evaporator, and the total line amounts.
A temperature probe (200) includes a mineral-insulated cable (202) having a metallic outer sheath (214) surrounding a mineral insulation (212) therein. The mineral-insulated cable (202) has a plurality of conductors (146, 150) running through the mineral insulation (212). A temperature sensitive element (208) has a pair of lead wires (148, 152). An insert (206) has at least one conduit to receive the pair of lead wires (148, 152) of the temperature sensitive element (208). The insert (206) also has a recess (220) configured to receive the temperature sensitive element (208). An insert sheath (204) is configured to slide over the insert (206) and has a first end configured to couple to the metallic outer sheath (214) of the mineral-insulated cable (202) and a second end. An endcap (210) is attached to the second end of the insert sheath (204). The insert (206) is configured to urge the temperature sensitive element (208) into contact with the endcap (210).
An industrial process field device (102) includes an active component, a switch (120), a switch monitor (140), and a controller (108). The active component may be a sensor configured to sense a process parameter, or a control device configured to control an industrial process. The switch (120) is electrically coupled to first and second terminals (153, 154). The switch monitor (140) is configured to detect an open or closed state of the switch (120), and generate a first state output, a second state output, or a chattering state output. An anti-chatter circuit (200) outputs a chatter stabilized state output based on the chattering state output. The controller (108) is configured to set the switch (120) in the open or closed state, and generate a notification based on any one of the first and second state outputs and the chatter stabilized state output that indicates at least one of the current state and a condition of the switch (120).
G05B 19/18 - Numerical control (NC), i.e. automatically operating machines, in particular machine tools, e.g. in a manufacturing environment, so as to execute positioning, movement or co-ordinated operations by means of programme data in numerical form
95.
HEAT FLUX TEMPERATURE SENSOR PROBE FOR NON-INVASIVE PROCESS FLUID TEMPERATURE APPLICATIONS
A heat flux temperature sensor probe (400) includes a first mineral-insulated cable portion (402) and a second mineral-insulated cable portion (404). The first mineral-insulated cable portion (402) has a first metallic sheath (406), and a first plurality of thermocouple conductors (408, 410, 411) extending therein. The second mineral-insulated cable portion (404) has a second metallic sheath (406), and a second plurality of thermocouple conductors (407, 409) extending therein. A first thermocouple (412) is formed between one of the first plurality of thermocouple conductors (408, 410, 411) and one of the second plurality of thermocouple conductors (407, 409) proximate a first end of the second mineral-insulated cable portion (404). A second thermocouple (416) is formed between at least two of the second plurality of thermocouple conductors (407, 409) proximate a second end of the second mineral-insulated cable (402). A sheath (418) is operably couped to and connects the first (402) and second (404) mineral insulated cable portions, a portion of an interior of the sheath (418) is filled with a non-conductive material.
A heat flux temperature sensor probe (400) includes a first mineral-insulated cable portion (402) and a second mineral-insulated cable portion (404). The first mineral-insulated cable portion (402) has a first metallic sheath (406), and a first plurality of thermocouple conductors (408, 410, 411) extending therein. The second mineral-insulated cable portion (404) has a second metallic sheath (406), and a second plurality of thermocouple conductors (407, 409) extending therein. A first thermocouple (412) is formed between one of the first plurality of thermocouple conductors (408, 410, 411) and one of the second plurality of thermocouple conductors (407, 409) proximate a first end of the second mineral-insulated cable portion (404). A second thermocouple (416) is formed between at least two of the second plurality of thermocouple conductors (407, 409) proximate a second end of the second mineral-insulated cable (402). A sheath (418) is operably couped to and connects the first (402) and second (404) mineral insulated cable portions, a portion of an interior of the sheath (418) is filled with a non-conductive material.
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 13/02 - Thermometers specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring temperature of moving fluids or granular materials capable of flow
A temperature probe (200) includes a mineral-insulated cable (202) having a metallic outer sheath (214) surrounding a mineral insulation (212) therein. The mineral-insulated cable (202) has a plurality of conductors (146, 150) running through the mineral insulation (212). A temperature sensitive element (208) has a pair of lead wires (148, 152). An insert (206) has at least one conduit to receive the pair of lead wires (148, 152) of the temperature sensitive element (208). The insert (206) also has a recess (220) configured to receive the temperature sensitive element (208). An insert sheath (204) is configured to slide over the insert (206) and has a first end configured to couple to the metallic outer sheath (214) of the mineral-insulated cable (202) and a second end. An endcap (210) is attached to the second end of the insert sheath (204). The insert (206) is configured to urge the temperature sensitive element (208) into contact with the endcap (210).
A flowmeter (200) is provided. A first conduit (208A) having an inlet leg (212A) is fluidly coupled to a central conduit portion (212C) being fluidly coupled to an outlet leg (212′A). A second conduit (208B) having an inlet leg (212B) is fluidly coupled to a central conduit portion (212′C) fluidly coupled to an outlet leg (212′B). The flow inlet (210) is fluidly coupled to first ends of the first and second conduit (208A, 208B), and the flow outlet (210′) is fluidly coupled to second ends of the first and second conduits (208A, 208B). The inlet legs (212A, 212B) and the outlet legs (212′A, 212′B) comprise central conduit portions (212C, 212′C) disposed therebetween on the respective first and second conduits (208A and 208B). A manifold (206) is fluidly coupled to the inlet legs (212A, 212B) via a first fluid passage defined by the manifold, and the manifold (206) is fluidly coupled to the outlet legs (212′A, 212′B) via a second fluid passage defined by the manifold (206). A vibrable driver (214) is coupled to the manifold.
A reusable power module (110,200) for a field device (100) is provided. The reusable power module (110,200) includes a main body (204) defining a chamber configured to house a battery (206). A cover (202) is operably coupled to the main body (204) and has a first configuration relative to the main body (204) wherein the main body (204) is open and allows access to the battery (206). The cover (202) also has a second configuration wherein access to the battery (206) is closed. When the cover (202) is in the second configuration, the reusable power module (110,200) complies with an intrinsic safety specification.
H01M 50/204 - Racks, modules or packs for multiple batteries or multiple cells
H01M 50/284 - Mountings; Secondary casings or frames; Racks, modules or packs; Suspension devices; Shock absorbers; Transport or carrying devices; Holders with incorporated circuit boards, e.g. printed circuit boards [PCB]
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
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WIRELESS PROCESS VARIABLE TRANSMITTER WITH BATTERY POWER SOURCE
A wireless process variable transmitter (12) for use in an industrial process (10) includes a process variable sensor (16) configured to sense a process variable of the industrial process (10) and provide a process variable sensor output. A battery power source (46) includes a plurality of battery power banks (50) each having a primary cell battery (52), a low voltage cut-off circuit (54) electrically connected to the primary cell battery (52) which provides an electrical connection to the primary cell battery (52) while a voltage of the primary cell battery (52) is above a threshold, and an ideal diode (58) having an input electrically connected to the primary cell battery (52) through the low voltage cut-off (54) and providing a power bank output. A power sharing node (62) has an input connected to the battery power bank output of each of the plurality of battery power banks (50) and having a shared power output which provides power to circuitry of the wireless process variable transmitter (12).
H02H 7/18 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from norm for accumulators
H04Q 9/00 - Arrangements in telecontrol or telemetry systems for selectively calling a substation from a main station, in which substation desired apparatus is selected for applying a control signal thereto or for obtaining measured values therefrom
