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 method for adaptive curve fitting is provided. The method includes obtaining a relational data ordered sequence relating an inferred parameter to one or more measurable parameters, fitting a first function to the relational data ordered sequence over a first range of the relational data ordered sequence, determining a measured value of the one or more measurable parameters, using the first function to determine an estimated value of the inferred parameter based on the measured value of the one or more measurable parameters, selecting a second range of the relational data ordered sequence based on the estimated value of the inferred parameter, wherein the second range is shorter than the first range, and fitting a second function to the second range of the relational data ordered sequence over a second range of the relational data ordered sequence.
A method of two-source flow control for batch processing is provided. The method includes flowing a concentrate and a dilutant into a mixing tank, measuring a flow rate of the concentrate and continuously accumulating the measured flow rate of the concentrate, and measuring a flow rate of the dilutant and continuously accumulating the measured flow rate of the dilutant. The method also includes at least one of discontinuing the flow of the concentrate when the accumulated measured flow rate of the concentrate is equal to a desired total amount of concentrate, and discontinuing the flow of the dilutant when the accumulated measured flow rate of the dilutant is equal to a desired total amount of dilutant.
A thermal interface circuit and a method for operating the same includes a controller, a thermocouple and a thermocouple signal conditioner coupled to the controller using two wires comprising a voltage input and a ground. The controller provides a first voltage to the signal conditioner. The signal conditioner receives a voltage from the thermocouple and generates a conditioned voltage corresponding to the voltage from the thermocouple. The signal conditioner reduces the first voltage by the conditioned voltage to form a sensing voltage. The controller determines a temperature output signal at the controller based on the sensing voltage.
G01K 7/14 - Arrangements for modifying the output characteristic, e.g. linearising
G01K 1/024 - Means for indicating or recording specially adapted for thermometers for remote indication
G01K 7/02 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using thermoelectric elements, e.g. thermocouples
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ESTIMATING AND DETERMINING A STEADY STATE CONDITION OF A PROCESS
A method for estimating a time related to a steady state condition of a process is provided. The method comprises obtaining time domain parameter data of a continuing process converging to the steady state condition, fitting a function to the time domain parameter data, and determining an intersection time where the function intersects with an estimated steady state parameter value.
G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric
G05B 17/02 - Systems involving the use of models or simulators of said systems electric
G05B 11/06 - Automatic controllers electric in which the output signal represents a continuous function of the deviation from the desired value, i.e. continuous controllers
A contacting-type conductivity sensor is provided. The sensor includes a first electrode configured to contact a liquid and a second electrode configured to contact the liquid. The second electrode has a first end and a second end. A first conductor is coupled to the first electrode, a second conductor coupled to the first end of the second electrode, and a third conductor coupled to the second end of the second electrode. The contacting-type conductivity sensor is configured to provide a conductivity measurement of liquid using the first and second conductor and is configured to provide a corrosion diagnostic using the second conductor and the third conductor. A conductivity measurement system using the sensor is provided along with a method of using the sensor.
A contacting-type conductivity sensor (100) is provided. The sensor (100) includes a first electrode (104) configured to contact a liquid and a second electrode (106) configured to contact the liquid. The second electrode has a first end and a second end. A first conductor (122) is coupled to the first electrode (104), a second conductor (130) is coupled to the first end of the second electrode (106), and a third conductor (126) is coupled to the second end of the second electrode. The contacting-type conductivity sensor (100) is configured to provide a conductivity measurement of liquid using the first and second conductor and is configured to provide a corrosion diagnostic using the second conductor and the third conductor. A conductivity measurement system using the sensor (100) is provided along with a method (200) of using the sensor.
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 system and method for calculating an estimated power and energy consumption of a flowmeter (5) are provided. A flowmeter (5) having meter electronics (20) is configured to send a vibratory signal to a driver (104) and receive signals from the pickoffs (105, 105'), and calculate a first operating condition of the flowmeter, such as a mass flow rate of the fluid flowing through the flowmeter (5), Meter electronics (20) is in communication with an energy consumption unit (316) that receives a mass flow rate, receives a second operating condition, calculates an estimated pressure loss (Pa) through the flowmeter (5), calculates an estimated power loss (kW) of the flowmeter, and calculates an estimated energy consumption (kWh) of the flowmeter (5). A notification is provided on a display for at least one of the estimated power loss, the estimated energy consumption, the estimated operating cost, and a recommendation report.
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).
H01F 5/04 - Arrangements of electric connections to coils, e.g. leads
G01F 1/84 - Coriolis or gyroscopic mass flowmeters
H01F 5/02 - Coils wound on non-magnetic supports, e.g. formers
H01F 41/076 - Forming taps or terminals while winding, e.g. by wrapping or soldering the wire onto pins, or by directly forming terminals from the wire
13.
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.
An intrinsically-safe battery assembly for field devices, the intrinsically-safe battery assembly includes an intrinsically-safe battery and polymeric chassis. In an example, the polymeric chassis is removably coupled to the intrinsically-safe battery and has at least one retention mechanism configured to engage the intrinsically-safe battery. In another example, the polymeric structure has at least one battery ejection mechanism configured to eject the intrinsically-safe battery. A field device is also provided.
H01M 50/264 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks for cells or batteries, e.g. straps, tie rods or peripheral frames
G01K 1/024 - Means for indicating or recording specially adapted for thermometers for remote indication
H01M 50/202 - Casings or frames around the primary casing of a single cell or a single battery
H01M 50/247 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders specially adapted for portable devices, e.g. mobile phones, computers, hand tools or pacemakers
An intrinsically-safe battery assembly (200) for field devices, includes an intrinsically-safe battery (206) and polymeric chassis (204). In an example, the polymeric chassis (204) is removably coupled to the intrinsically-safe battery (206) and has at least one retention mechanism (224, 226) configured to engage the intrinsically-safe battery (206). In another example, the polymeric structure (204) has at least one battery ejection (228) mechanism configured to eject the intrinsically-safe battery (206). A field device (100) is also provided.
H01M 50/242 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries against vibrations, collision impact or swelling
A method for time-synchronization in a fluid flow system is provided. The method includes obtaining time-synchronizing parameter values of a fluid flow associated with a first fluid flow device, the first fluid flow device being spaced apart from a second fluid flow device with a distance and determining, based on the time¬ synchronizing parameter values of the fluid flow associated with the first fluid flow device, a time-difference corresponding to the distance.
G01F 15/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus of groups insofar as such details or appliances are not adapted to particular types of such apparatus
G01F 1/84 - Coriolis or gyroscopic mass flowmeters
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NON-METALLIC ISOLATOR SYSTEMS FOR INDUSTRIAL PROCESS PRESSURE TRANSMITTERS
A pressure transmitter 105 includes a process connector 102 configured to mount to a process vessel that carries a process fluid, a process pressure sensor 111 and an isolator plug 114 coupled to the process connector 102 and configured to house the process pressure sensor 111. The isolator plug 114 includes at least one internal fluid filled cavity 106 that is in fluidic contact with the process pressure sensor 111. At least one transfer mount 110 made of a metallic material is coupled to the isolator plug 114. The transfer mount 110 includes an internal fluid filled cavity 156 that is in fluid communication with the internal fluid filled cavity 106 of the isolator plug 114. At least one isolation diaphragm 108 exposed to the process fluid in the process connector 102 is coupled to the transfer mount 110 and configured to transfer process pressure to the internal fluid filled cavities 106/156 of the transfer mount 110 and the isolator plug 114 and to the process pressure sensor 111.
G01L 19/00 - 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
G01L 19/04 - Means for compensating for effects of changes of temperature
G01L 19/06 - Means for preventing overload or deleterious influence of the measured medium on the measuring device or vice versa
A pressure transmitter includes a process connector configured to mount to a process vessel that carries a process fluid, a process pressure sensor and an isolator plug coupled to the process connector and configured to house the process pressure sensor. The isolator plug includes at least one internal fluid filled cavity that is in fluidic contact with the process pressure sensor. At least one transfer mount made of a metallic material is coupled to the isolator plug. The transfer mount includes an internal fluid filled cavity that is in fluid communication with the internal fluid filled cavity of the isolator plug. At least one isolation diaphragm exposed to the process fluid in the process connector is coupled to the transfer mount and configured to transfer process pressure to the internal fluid filled cavities of the transfer mount and the isolator plug and to the process pressure sensor.
A pressure transmitter for sensing a pressure of a process fluid in an industrial process includes a pressure sensor body fluidically coupled to the process fluid configured to receive an applied pressure related to a pressure of the process fluid. The pressure sensor body has a high pressure region configured to deform in response to the applied pressure and a low pressure region configured to deform in response to the applied pressure. A high range resistor bridge circuit is mounted in the high pressure region having a powered node, a common node and an output node and has a resistance which changes in response to pressure applied to the high pressure region. A low range resistor bridge circuit is mounted in the low pressure region and has a powered node, a common node and an output node and having a resistance which changes in response to pressure applied to the low pressure region. A pressure output circuit couples to the output node of the high range resistor bridge and the output node of the low range resistor bridge and provides an output related to the applied pressure based upon a voltage difference between the output node of the high range resistor bridge and the output node of the low range resistor bridge.
G01L 9/04 - Measuring steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or a fluent solid material by electric or magnetic pressure-sensitive elementsTransmitting or indicating the displacement of mechanical pressure-sensitive elements, used to measure the steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or fluent solid material, by electric or magnetic means by making use of variations in ohmic resistance, e.g. of potentiometers of resistance strain gauges
22.
PROCESS VARIABLE TRANSMITTER WITH CRYOGENIC TEMPERATURE SENSOR
A process variable transmitter for sensing a cryogenic temperature in an industrial process includes a cryogenic temperature sensor configured to be thermally coupled to an industrial process. The cryogenic temperature sensor has an electrical resistance which changes in response to changes in a cryogenic temperature and the industrial process is at the cryogenic temperature. Resistance measurement circuitry is electrically coupled to the cryogenic temperature sensor and measures a sensor resistance over a resistance range and responsively provides an output related to temperature based upon the measured resistance. Transmitter output circuitry coupled to the measurement circuitry to transmits information related to the cryogenic temperature to a remote location. The cryogenic temperature sensor comprises a polycrystalline silicon sensor including a dopant such that the cryogenic temperature sensor has an electrical resistance which changes over a cryogenic temperature range which is within the sensor resistance range of the measurement circuitry.
G01K 7/18 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements the element being a linear resistance, e.g. platinum resistance thermometer
G01K 1/024 - Means for indicating or recording specially adapted for thermometers for remote indication
The present disclosure relates to a thermowell (152, 200) that includes a process mount (114, 208, 244) and a cylindrical member (206, 252) The process mount (114, 208, 244) is configured to mount to a process intrusion. The cylindrical member (206, 252) is configured to be exposed to a process fluid and includes a plurality of bores (302, 304, 260, 262, 266, 268, 270, 272, 274, 276, 278, 280, 288, 290, 292) extending therein. Each bore is configured to receive a separate temperature sensor assembly (202, 204, 246, 248, 250). A temperature measurement system (150) is also provided.
G01K 1/14 - SupportsFastening devicesArrangements for mounting thermometers in particular locations
G01K 7/02 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using thermoelectric elements, e.g. thermocouples
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OBSTRUCTION COMPONENT FOR A PROCESS FLUID FLOW MEASUREMENT DEVICE
A fluid flow obstruction component for a process fluid flow measurement device is located in a fluid flow conduit and includes an upstream wall having a planar upstream surface and a downstream wall having a planar downstream surface that couples to the upstream surface along an apex. The apex includes a flat surface that extends from an upstream apex edge to a downstream apex edge. The upstream apex edge intersects with the upstream wall and the downstream apex edge intersects with the downstream wall.
G01F 1/36 - 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 using mechanical effects by measuring pressure or differential pressure the pressure or differential pressure being created by the use of flow constriction
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OBSTRUCTION COMPONENT FOR A PROCESS FLUID FLOW MEASUREMENT DEVICE
A fluid flow obstruction component for a process fluid flow measurement device is located in a fluid flow conduit and includes an upstream wall having a planar upstream surface and a downstream wall having a planar downstream surface that couples to the upstream surface along an apex. The apex includes a flat surface that extends from an upstream apex edge to a downstream apex edge. The upstream apex edge intersects with the upstream wall and the downstream apex edge intersects with the downstream wall.
A pressure transmitter for sensing a pressure of a process fluid in an industrial process includes a pressure sensor body fluidically coupled to the process fluid configured to receive an applied pressure related to a pressure of the process fluid. The pressure sensor body has a high pressure region configured to deform in response to the applied pressure and a low pressure region configured to deform in response to the applied pressure. A high range resistor bridge circuit is mounted in the high pressure region having a powered node, a common node and an output node and has a resistance which changes in response to pressure applied to the high pressure region. A low range resistor bridge circuit is mounted in the low pressure region and has a powered node, a common node and an output node and having a resistance which changes in response to pressure applied to the low pressure region. A pressure output circuit couples to the output node of the high range resistor bridge and the output node of the low range resistor bridge and provides an output related to the applied pressure based upon a voltage difference between the output node of the high range resistor bridge and the output node of the low range resistor bridge.
G01L 9/00 - Measuring steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or a fluent solid material by electric or magnetic pressure-sensitive elementsTransmitting or indicating the displacement of mechanical pressure-sensitive elements, used to measure the steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or fluent solid material, by electric or magnetic means
G01L 9/02 - Measuring steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or a fluent solid material by electric or magnetic pressure-sensitive elementsTransmitting or indicating the displacement of mechanical pressure-sensitive elements, used to measure the steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or fluent solid material, by electric or magnetic means by making use of variations in ohmic resistance, e.g. of potentiometers
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PROCESS VARIABLE TRANSMITTER WITH CRYOGENIC TEMPERATURE SENSOR
A process variable transmitter for sensing a cryogenic temperature in an industrial process includes a cryogenic temperature sensor configured to be thermally coupled to an industrial process. The cryogenic temperature sensor has an electrical resistance which changes in response to changes in a cryogenic temperature and the industrial process is at the cryogenic temperature. Resistance measurement circuitry is electrically coupled to the cryogenic temperature sensor and measures a sensor resistance over a resistance range and responsively provides an output related to temperature based upon the measured resistance. Transmitter output circuitry coupled to the measurement circuitry to transmits information related to the cryogenic temperature to a remote location. The cryogenic temperature sensor comprises a polycrystalline silicon sensor including a dopant such that the cryogenic temperature sensor has an electrical resistance which changes over a cryogenic temperature range which is within the sensor resistance range of the measurement circuitry.
G01K 7/22 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements the element being a non-linear resistance, e.g. thermistor
A thermowell includes a process mount and a cylindrical member. The process mount is configured to mount to a process intrusion. The cylindrical member is configured to be exposed to a process fluid and includes a plurality of bores extending therein. Each bore is configured to receive a separate temperature sensor assembly. A redundant process fluid temperature measurement system is also provided.
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).
H02H 3/02 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection Details
H02H 9/04 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for limiting excess current or voltage without disconnection responsive to excess voltage
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Wireless asset and condition monitors; wireless
communication software platform for asset and condition
monitoring; wireless communication modules for asset and
condition monitoring; sensors for asset and condition
monitoring; wireless repeaters for asset and condition
monitoring; wireless asset and condition monitoring devices
and associated data communication equipment, namely,
wireless transmitters and wireless communication gateways
for communicating with transmitters/computers/hosts/servers;
wireless transmitters for reporting data collected from
asset and conditioning monitoring apparatus; instruments for
wireless asset and condition monitoring; sensors for asset
and condition monitoring and a connected wireless
transceiver; wireless asset and condition monitors for
monitoring process variables, assets or conditions including
corrosion, liquid level, VIR (voltage current and
resistance), valve position, humidity, vibration, viscosity,
power, pH, conductivity, and acoustic.
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.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Ultrasonic welding machines; ultrasonic welders; ultrasonic soldering machines. Power supplies; electrical controls for soldering and welding machines; electronic controls for soldering and welding machines; controls for monitoring and controlling soldering and welding machines; welders, namely, ultrasonic welding devices.
37.
USING PARAMETERS OF SENSOR SIGNALS PROVIDED BY A SENSOR ASSEMBLY TO VERIFY THE SENSOR ASSEMBLY
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 manifold inset (415i, 1015i, 1115i) is provided. The manifold inset (415i, 1015i, 1115i) including a manifold inset interface (415ic, 1015ic, 1115ic) configured to interface with a manifold body (415b) and a fluid flow surface (415ip, 1015ip, 1115ip) extending to the manifold inset interface (415ic, 1015ic, 1115ic).
A method of controlling a viscosity of fuel in a fuel control system with a vibratory meter is provided. The method includes providing the fuel to the vibratory meter, measuring a property of the fuel with the vibratory meter, and generating a signal based on the measured property of the fuel. The method also includes providing the signal to a temperature control unit configured to control the temperature of the fuel provided to the vibratory meter.
G01N 11/16 - Investigating flow properties of materials, e.g. viscosity or plasticityAnalysing materials by determining flow properties by moving a body within the material by measuring damping effect upon oscillatory body
F02D 33/00 - Non-electrical control of delivery of fuel or combustion-air, not otherwise provided for
F02D 41/00 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents
F02D 41/06 - Introducing corrections for particular operating conditions for engine starting or warming up
F02M 37/00 - Apparatus or systems for feeding liquid fuel from storage containers to carburettors or fuel-injection apparatusArrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines
G01F 1/84 - Coriolis or gyroscopic mass flowmeters
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 process fluid pressure transmitter includes a pressure sensor body containing a pressure sensor that has an electrical characteristic that changes in response to applied pressure. An isolation diaphragm is configured to be exposed to process fluid. A fill fluid fluidically couples the isolation diaphragm to the pressure sensor. A weld ring is welded to the isolation diaphragm at a first weld. A barrier metal is disposed on at least one surface of the isolation diaphragm such that the barrier metal extends over the first weld. The weld ring is welded to the pressure sensor body at a second weld that is spaced from the barrier metal.
G01L 9/00 - Measuring steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or a fluent solid material by electric or magnetic pressure-sensitive elementsTransmitting or indicating the displacement of mechanical pressure-sensitive elements, used to measure the steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or fluent solid material, by electric or magnetic means
G01L 13/02 - Devices or apparatus for measuring differences of two or more fluid pressure values using elastically-deformable members or pistons as sensing elements
A field device for an industrial process includes a digital isolator which electrically divides the field device into a primary side for low voltage electronics from a secondary side. A device power supply located in the secondary side is configured to provide power to a process control device which monitors or controls a process variable of the industrial process. A latching relay located in the secondary side couples to the process control device and the device power supply and has a set input to responsively couple the device power supply to the process control device and a reset input which causes the latching relay to enter an electrically open state to thereby disconnect the device power supply from the process control device. A controller located in the primary side is configured to generate a switch signal. The digital isolator extends between the primary side and the secondary side and couples to the switch signal from the controller and provides a digital output on the secondary side in response to the switch signal. Edge triggered circuitry couples to the digital output of the digital isolator and provides a pulse output to the reset input of the latching relay in response the digital output of the digital isolator.
A temperature sensor assembly includes a temperature sensor body having a bore defined therein. The bore has a first internal surface feature and a second internal surface feature. A cap is disposed within the bore of the temperature sensor body proximate an end of the temperature sensor body. A temperature sensitive element is disposed within the cap. A first elastomeric ring is disposed about the cap and configured to interact with the first internal surface feature of the temperature sensor body. A second elastomeric ring is disposed about the cap and spaced from the first elastomeric ring. The second elastomeric ring is configured to interact with the second internal surface feature of the temperature sensor body. A wireless field device including the temperature sensor assembly is also provided.
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.
A field device (102) for an industrial process includes a digital isolator (124) which electrically divides the field device (102) into a primary side for low voltage electronics from a secondary side. A device power supply (107) located in the secondary side is configured to provide power to a process control device (108) which monitors or controls a process variable of the industrial process. A latching relay (128) located in the secondary side couples to the process control device (108) and the device power supply (107) and has a set input (S) to responsively couple the device power supply (107) to the process control device and a reset input (R) which causes the latching relay (128) to enter an electrically open state to thereby disconnect the device power supply (107) from the process control device (108). A controller (122) located in the primary side is configured to generate a switch signal. The digital isolator (124) extends between the primary side and the secondary side and couples to the switch signal from the controller (122) and provides a digital output on the secondary side in response to the switch signal. Edge triggered circuitry (160) couples to the digital output of the digital isolator (124) and provides a pulse output to the reset input (R) of the latching relay in response the digital output of the digital isolator (124).
A process fluid pressure transmitter (100) includes a pressure sensor body (102) containing a pressure sensor (140) that has an electrical characteristic that changes in response to applied pressure. An isolation diaphragm (110) is configured to be exposed to process fluid. A fill fluid fluidically couples the isolation diaphragm (110) to the pressure sensor (140). A weld ring (202) is welded to the isolation diaphragm (110) at a first weld (205). A barrier metal (206, 208) is disposed on at least one surface of the isolation diaphragm (110) such that the barrier metal (206, 208) extends over the first weld (205). The weld ring (202) is welded to the pressure sensor body (102) at a second weld (230) that is spaced from the barrier metal (206, 208).
G01L 19/06 - Means for preventing overload or deleterious influence of the measured medium on the measuring device or vice versa
G01L 19/00 - 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
G01L 9/00 - Measuring steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or a fluent solid material by electric or magnetic pressure-sensitive elementsTransmitting or indicating the displacement of mechanical pressure-sensitive elements, used to measure the steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or fluent solid material, by electric or magnetic means
47.
PROCESS TEMPERATURE SENSOR WITH IMPROVED THERMAL ISOLATION
A temperature sensor assembly (304) includes a temperature sensor body (106) having a bore defined therein. The bore has a first internal surface feature (324) and a second internal surface feature (326). A cap (306) is disposed within the bore of the temperature sensor body (106) proximate an end of the temperature sensor body. A temperature sensitive element (308) is disposed within the cap (306). A first elastomeric ring (320) is disposed about the cap (306) and configured to interact with the first internal surface feature (324) of the temperature sensor body (106). A second elastomeric ring (322) is disposed about the cap (306) and spaced from the first elastomeric ring (320). The second elastomeric ring (322) is configured to interact with the second internal surface feature (326) of the temperature sensor body (106). A wireless field device (101) including the temperature sensor assembly (304) is also provided.
G01K 1/14 - SupportsFastening devicesArrangements for mounting thermometers in particular locations
G01K 1/024 - Means for indicating or recording specially adapted for thermometers for remote indication
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 coil bobbin (220cb, 1020cb) for coil infiltrating material into a coil (220cc) is provided. The coil bobbin (220cb, 1020cb) comprises a bobbin base (225cb, 1025cb), a bobbin lip (226cb, 1026cb), and a coil groove (224cb, 1024cb) extending between the bobbin base (225cb, 1025cb) and the bobbin lip (226cb, 1026cb). The coil groove (224cb, 1024cb) includes one or more bobbin openings (227 cb, 1027cb) configured to apply a pressure differential to the coil groove (224cb, 1024cb).
G01F 1/84 - Coriolis or gyroscopic mass flowmeters
G01F 15/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus of groups insofar as such details or appliances are not adapted to particular types of such apparatus
H01F 5/02 - Coils wound on non-magnetic supports, e.g. formers
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Process variable transmitters for measuring a process variable in an industrial process; process variable transmitters for transmitting a process variable in an industrial process; sensors for sensing a process variable in an industrial process.
50.
TRANSDUCER CONNECTION FOR AN ULTRASONIC FLOW METER
A transducer assembly (108) for an ultrasonic flow meter (100) is provided. A transducer cable (126) has a connector (300) attached thereto. A capsule retainer (304) is coupleable to the connector (300). A retaining element (310) is engagable to the connector (300) and the capsule retainer (304) is configured to prevent the connector (300) from uncoupling from the capsule retainer (304), wherein the retaining element (310) at least partially circumscribes the connector (300).
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 flowmetersCircuits for operating ultrasonic flowmeters
G01F 15/18 - Supports or connecting means for meters
G10K 9/122 - Devices in which sound is produced by vibrating a diaphragm or analogous element, e.g. fog horns, vehicle hooters or buzzers electrically operated using piezoelectric driving means
H04R 1/28 - Transducer mountings or enclosures designed for specific frequency responseTransducer enclosures modified by provision of mechanical or acoustic impedances, e.g. resonator, damping means
51.
CONTROLLING A CONCENTRATION OF A COMPONENT IN A THREE-COMPONENT MIXTURE OBTAINED BY MIXING TWO FLUID SOURCES
A method (900) of controlling a concentration of a component of a three-component mixture obtained by mixing two fluid sources is provided. The method includes measuring (910) a fluid parameter of one of a first fluid comprising a first component and a third component of the three-component mixture, a second fluid comprising at least a second component of the three-component mixture, and the three-component mixture comprising the first component, the second component, and the third component. The method further includes determining (920) a concentration correlation parameter value based on the measured fluid parameter, measuring (930) a density of one of the first fluid, the second fluid, and the three-component mixture, and controlling (940) a concentration of one of the first component and the second component in the three-component mixture based on the measured density and concentration correlation parameter.
A system for ultrasonic or vibration welding, staking, swaging, forming or degating of a thermoplastic workpiece includes a vibratable horn having a face, a thermoplastic workpiece, and a vibratable tool positioned between the vibratable horn and the thermoplastic workpiece. The system is configured to energize the vibratable horn to transfer energy from the vibratable horn through the vibratable tool to the thermoplastic workpiece to induce welding, staking, swaging, forming or degating of the thermoplastic workpiece. Optionally, the upper and/or lower surfaces of the vibratable tool may have three-dimensional contour(s) that are complementary to three-dimensional contour(s) of the vibratable horn and/or the thermoplastic workpiece. Additional systems and methods for ultrasonic or vibration welding, staking, swaging, forming or degating of a thermoplastic workpiece are also disclosed.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
(1) Wireless asset and condition monitors; wireless communication software platform for asset and condition monitoring; wireless communication modules for asset and condition monitoring; sensors for asset and condition monitoring; wireless repeaters for asset and condition monitoring; wireless asset and condition monitoring devices and associated data communication equipment, namely, wireless transmitters and wireless communication gateways for communicating with transmitters/computers/hosts/servers; wireless transmitters for reporting data collected from asset and conditioning monitoring apparatus; instruments for wireless asset and condition monitoring; sensors for asset and condition monitoring and a connected wireless transceiver; wireless asset and condition monitors for monitoring process variables, assets or conditions including corrosion, liquid level, VIR (voltage current and resistance), valve position, humidity, vibration, viscosity, power, pH, conductivity, and acoustic.
A housing (2) is provided, comprising a body (201) further comprising a metal. A cover (200) coupleable to the body (201) is provided, and an antenna slot (202) is formed in the housing (2), wherein the antenna slot (202) is filled with a compound (210). A method of forming a housing (2) is provided, comprising forming the housing (2) from a metal and forming an antenna slot (202) therein. The housing (2) is etched, and a compound (210) is inserted into the antenna slot (202). Meter electronics (20) are housed inside the housing (2), and a wireless data signal transmitted through the compound (210) to communicate with meter electronics (20).
An electrochemical sensor with an ion-selective membrane that is attached through covalent chemical bonds to both an electrically non-conducting polymer substrate (electrode body) and an underlying ion to electron transducer.
An electrochemical sensor with an ion-selective membrane that is attached through covalent chemical bonds to both an electrically non-conducting polymer substrate (electrode body) and an underlying ion to electron transducer.
A wireless field device for use in an industrial process includes input/output terminals configured to couple to a process interface element. A discrete input/output channel is configured to receive a discrete input signal from the process interface element through the input/output terminals when configured as a discrete input channel. The discrete input/output channel is further configured to provide a discrete output to the process interface element through the input/output terminals when configured as discrete output channel. Wireless communication circuitry transmits and receives information. A controller is configured to provide a discrete output signal to the process interface element in response to information received by the wireless communication circuitry when the discrete input/output channel is configured as a discrete output channel, and further configure to receive a discrete input signal from a process variable sensor and responsively provide an output using the wireless communication circuitry when the discrete input/output channel is configured as a discrete input channel. An external power supply input couples to an external power supply. A load adapter module couples to the discrete output signal and the external power supply input and includes a switch configured to connect the process interface element to the external power supply in response to the discrete output signal.
An intrinsically-safe battery assembly for wireless field devices is provided. The intrinsically-safe battery assembly includes a battery and a circuit board mounted relative to the battery. The circuit board is electrically coupled to the battery and has a plurality of electrical contacts for connection to the wireless field device. The circuit board may include current limiting circuitry electrically interposed between the battery and the plurality of electrical contacts to limit maximum current drawn from the battery below a threshold. A polymeric structure is operably engaged with the battery and is configured to protect the circuit board and plurality of electrical contacts from mechanical impact.
H01M 50/242 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by physical properties of casings or racks, e.g. dimensions adapted for protecting batteries against vibrations, collision impact or swelling
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
61.
INTRINSICALLY-SAFE BATTERY ASSEMBLY FOR WIRELESS FIELD DEVICES
An intrinsically-safe battery assembly (166) for wireless field devices (100) is provided. The intrinsically-safe battery assembly (166) includes a battery (200) and a circuit board (202) mounted relative to the battery (200). The circuit board (202) is electrically coupled to the battery (200) and has a plurality of electrical contacts (208,210) for connection to the wireless field device (100). The circuit board (202) may include current limiting circuitry (334) electrically interposed between the battery (200) and the plurality of electrical contacts (208/,210) to limit maximum current drawn from the battery (200) below a threshold. A polymeric structure (302,352) is operably engaged with the battery (200) and is configured to protect the circuit board (202) and plurality of electrical contacts (208,210) from mechanical impact.
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
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
H01M 6/50 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance, e.g. for maintaining operating temperature
H01M 50/107 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings characterised by their shape or physical structure having curved cross-section, e.g. round or elliptic
H01M 50/14 - Primary casingsJackets or wrappings for protecting against damage caused by external factors
62.
VIBRATING TYPE METER COMPRISING WIRE FLEXURES EXTENDING FROM THE METER COILS, AND RELATED METHOD
A sensor assembly (10) for a vibrating meter (50) is provided. The sensor assembly (10) includes one or more conduits (103A, 103B). The sensor assembly (10) also includes one or more sensor components including one or more of a driver (104), a first pick-off sensor (105), and a second pick-off sensor (105') coupled to the one or more conduits (103A, 103B). A wire flexure (300) extends from the coil (107) and is electrically coupled to meter electronics (20). The wire flexure (300) is configured to comprise a length (L) that confers a resonant frequency to the wire flexure (300) that is higher than the highest drive frequency of the sensor assembly (10).
A wireless field device (12) for use in an industrial process includes input/output terminals (40) configured to couple to a process interface element (16). A discrete input/output channel (24) is configured to receive a discrete input signal from the process interface element (16) through the input/output terminals (40) when configured as a discrete input channel. The discrete input/output channel (24) is further configured to provide a discrete output to the process interface element (16) through the input/output terminals (40) when configured as discrete output channel. Wireless communication circuitry (48) transmits and receives information. A controller (44) is configured to provide a discrete output signal to the process interface element (16) in response to information received by the wireless communication circuitry (48) when the discrete input/output channel (24) is configured as a discrete output channel, and further configure to receive a discrete input signal from a process variable sensor (16) and responsively provide an output using the wireless communication circuitry (48) when the discrete input/output channel (24) is configured as a discrete input channel. An external power supply input (Ext +/-) couples to an external power supply (102). A load adapter module (200) couples to the discrete output signal and the external power supply input and includes a switch (M1) configured to connect the process interface element (16) to the external power supply (102) in response to the discrete output signal.
A device includes a radio (302) operating on a predetermined schedule, and a battery (304) configured to supply power to the radio (302) for radio operation. A radio controller (306) is configured control to radio operation. A voltage indicating circuit (308) is configured to monitor a voltage of the battery (304), and to provide an output signal (424) indicative of a battery voltage sufficient to power radio operation. When the output signal (424) is active, the radio controller (306) allows operation of the radio (302) on the predetermined schedule. When the output signal (424) is inactive, the radio controller (306) adjusts operation of the radio (302) to maintain radio operation.
A device includes a radio operating on a predetermined schedule, and a battery configured to supply power to the radio for radio operation. A radio controller is configured control to radio operation. A voltage indicating circuit is configured to monitor a voltage of the battery, and to provide an output signal indicative of a battery voltage sufficient to power radio operation. When the output signal is active, the radio controller allows operation of the radio on the predetermined schedule. When the output signal is inactive, the radio controller adjusts operation of the radio to maintain radio operation.
A bobbin (272c, 1072c, 1172c, 1372c) for a low stress coil wire winding is provided. The bobbin (272c, 1072c, 1172c, 1372c) comprises a coil groove (272c-03, 1072c-03, 1172c-03, 1372c-03) extending between a proximate end and a distal end of the bobbin (272c, 1072c, 1172c, 1372c) and a wire guide head (272c-05, 1072c-05, 1172c-05, 1372c-05) at the proximate end. The wire guide head (272c-05, 1072c-05, 1172c-05, 1372c-05) comprises one or more wire guide grooves (272c-09, 272c-12, 1072c-09, 1072c-12, 1172c-09, 1372c-09, 1372c-12) extending through the wire guide head (272c-05, 1072c-05, 1172c-05, 1372c-05) to the coil groove (272c-03, 1072c-03, 1172c-03, 1372c-03) and the one or more wire guide grooves (272c-09, 272c-12, 1072c- 09, 1072c-12, 1172c-09, 1372c-09, 1372c-12) are curvilinear.
A magnetic flow meter (20) for measuring flow of a process fluid in a pipe (22), the flow meter (20) includes a magnetic coil (26) disposed adjacent to the pipe (22) configured to apply a magnetic field to the process fluid. First and second electrodes (30, 32) disposed within the pipe (22) which are electrically coupled to the process fluid and configured to sense an electromotive force (EMF) induced in the process fluid due to the applied magnetic field and flow of the process fluid and responsively provide respective first and second electrode signals. Output circuitry (158) coupled to the first and second electrodes (30, 32) provides an output (160) related to the sensed EMF. Diagnostic circuitry (300) provides an electrode referenced diagnostic signal (316). A method is also provided.
A magnetic flow meter for measuring flow of a process fluid in a pipe, the flow meter includes a magnetic coil disposed adjacent to the pipe configured to apply a magnetic field to the process fluid. First and second electrodes disposed within the pipe which are electrically coupled to the process fluid and configured to sense an electromotive force (EMF) induced in the process fluid due to the applied magnetic field and flow of the process fluid and responsively provide respective first and second electrode signals. Output circuitry coupled to the first and second electrodes provides an output related to the sensed EMF. Diagnostic circuitry provides an electrode referenced diagnostic signal. A method is also provided.
G01F 1/58 - 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 using electric or magnetic effects by electromagnetic flowmeters
72.
TRANSMITTER MOUNTING BRACKET USING PROCESS FLANGE STUDS
A process fluid sensing assembly (50) includes a process fluid conduit (56) having a pair of flanged connections (60) and a mounting bracket (120) mounted to at least two process flange studs (104) of at least one flanged connection (60). A field device (124) is mounted to the mounting bracket (120). A wedge-type flow meter (50) as well as a method (1000) of coupling a field device (124) to at least one process flange (60) is also provided.
G01F 15/18 - Supports or connecting means for meters
G01F 1/48 - 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 using mechanical effects by measuring pressure or differential pressure the pressure or differential pressure being created by a capillary element
73.
TRANSMITTER MOUNTING BRACKET USING PROCESS FLANGE STUDS
A process fluid sensing assembly includes a process fluid conduit having a pair of flanged connections and a mounting bracket mounted to at least two process flange studs of at least one flanged connection. A field device is mounted to the mounting bracket. A wedge-type flow meter as well as a method of coupling a field device to at least one process flange is also provided.
G01F 15/18 - Supports or connecting means for meters
G01F 1/36 - 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 using mechanical effects by measuring pressure or differential pressure the pressure or differential pressure being created by the use of flow constriction
74.
CORIOLIS FLOW METER NON-IDEAL FLUID MEASUREMENT AND RELATED METHODS
A method and apparatus for operating a flowmeter (5) is provided. A process fluid is placed in the flowmeter (5). A temperature of the fluid is measured. A density of the fluid is measured. A velocity of sound (VoS) of the fluid is calculated. A mass flow rate error is calculated, and a corrected mass flow rate of the fluid is calculated.
G01F 1/84 - Coriolis or gyroscopic mass flowmeters
G01N 9/00 - Investigating density or specific gravity of materialsAnalysing materials by determining density or specific gravity
G01N 11/16 - Investigating flow properties of materials, e.g. viscosity or plasticityAnalysing materials by determining flow properties by moving a body within the material by measuring damping effect upon oscillatory body
75.
DETECTING A MEASUREMENT BIAS OF A REFERENCE ZERO-FLOW VALUE
A vibratory meter (5) configured to detect a measurement bias of a reference zero-flow value is provided. The vibratory meter (5) comprises a sensor assembly (10) and a meter electronics (20) communicatively coupled to the sensor assembly (10). The meter electronics (20) is configured to measure a plurality of zero-flow values of the sensor assembly (10) and compare the plurality of zero-flow values to a reference zero-flow value to determine a bias indicator of the reference zero-flow value.
A meter electronics (20) for selecting a zero-verification criteria for performing a zero verification of a vibratory meter (5) is provided. The meter electronics (20) comprises an interface (401) communicatively coupled to a sensor assembly (10) containing a fluid and a processing system (402) communicatively coupled to the interface (401). The processing system (402) is configured to determine a property of a fluid and select, based on the property of the fluid, the zero-verification criteria value for the sensor assembly (10).
A meter electronics (20) for determining a zero-verification criteria for a zero-verification of a vibratory meter (5) is provided. The meter electronics (20) comprises an interface (401) communicatively coupled to a sensor assembly (10) containing a fluid and a processing system (402) communicatively coupled to the interface (401). The processing system (402) is configured to determine a property of the fluid and determine, based on the property of the fluid, a zero-verification criteria value for the sensor assembly (10).
A method of manufacturing a pressure sensor (56) for sensing a pressure of a process fluid includes obtaining a sensor body (114, 116) having a sensor cavity formed therein. A metal tube (94) is placed through an opening in the sensor body into the sensor cavity (132, 134). A rod (170) is placed through the metal tube (94) and into the sensor cavity. The sensor cavity (132, 134) is at least partially filled with a dielectric material (105) and the dielectric material (105) completely covers the metal tube (94) carried in the sensor cavity and a portion of the rod. The rod (170) is removed and thereby forming a dielectric passageway which is fluidically coupled to the metal tube (94). The sensor cavity (132, 134) is sealed with a deflectable diaphragm (106) which is configured to deflect in response to applied pressure from the process fluid. A differential pressure sensor (56) for sensing a differential pressure of a process fluid includes a sensor body (114, 116) having a sensor cavity (132, 134) formed therein is also provided.
G01L 9/00 - Measuring steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or a fluent solid material by electric or magnetic pressure-sensitive elementsTransmitting or indicating the displacement of mechanical pressure-sensitive elements, used to measure the steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or fluent solid material, by electric or magnetic means
G01L 13/02 - Devices or apparatus for measuring differences of two or more fluid pressure values using elastically-deformable members or pistons as sensing elements
G01L 19/00 - 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
79.
METHOD FOR FORMING A PATHWAY IN A PRESSURE SENSOR HAVING A GLASS TO METAL SEAL
A method of manufacturing a pressure sensor for sensing a pressure of a process fluid includes obtaining a sensor body having a sensor cavity formed therein. A metal tube is placed through an opening in the sensor body into the sensor cavity. A rod is placed through the metal tube and into the sensor cavity. The sensor cavity is at least partially filled with a dielectric material and the dielectric material completely covers the metal tube carried in the sensor cavity and a portion of the rod. The rod is removed and thereby forming a dielectric passageway which is fluidically coupled to the metal tube. The sensor cavity is sealed with a deflectable diaphragm which is configured to deflect in response to applied pressure from the process fluid. A differential pressure sensor for sensing a differential pressure of a process fluid includes a sensor body having a sensor cavity formed therein is also provided.
G01L 13/02 - Devices or apparatus for measuring differences of two or more fluid pressure values using elastically-deformable members or pistons as sensing elements
G01L 9/00 - Measuring steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or a fluent solid material by electric or magnetic pressure-sensitive elementsTransmitting or indicating the displacement of mechanical pressure-sensitive elements, used to measure the steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or fluent solid material, by electric or magnetic means
A field device (14) for use in an industrial process includes a transducer (20) configured to couple to the industrial process and control or monitor a process variable of the industrial process. Primary communication circuitry (38) communicates information with a remote location related to the process variable. A wireless communication module (32) includes an energy storage device (152) and power monitoring electronics coupled to the energy storage device having a power output and a power status output. Wireless communication circuitry (150) of the wireless communication module (32) is configured to communicate wirelessly and perform a plurality of high priority tasks and a plurality of low priority tasks. The high priority tasks are performed asynchronously and the plurality of low priority tasks are only performed if the power status output indicates that there is sufficient power.
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] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
82.
MODULAR TOOL-LESS INTERFACE FOR INDUSTRIAL TRANSMITTER
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.
A field device for use in an industrial process includes a transducer configured to couple to the industrial process and control or monitor a process variable of the industrial process. Primary communication circuitry communicates information with a remote location related to the process variable. A wireless communication module includes an energy storage device and power monitoring electronics coupled to the energy storage device having a power output and a power status output. Wireless communication circuitry of the wireless communication module is configured to communicate wirelessly and perform a plurality of high priority tasks and a plurality of low priority tasks. The high priority tasks are performed asynchronously and the plurality of low priority tasks are only performed if the power status output indicates that there is sufficient power.
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 current limiting circuit (164) for limiting a current through a pair of terminals (206, 208) powered from a 2-wire Advanced Physical Layer (APL) spur (144) includes a current source (222), a first current limiter (226) and a second current limiter (230). The current source (222) is connected to one of the terminals (206, 208) and is configured to source a current that is conducted through the terminals and has an amplitude that is at a current source threshold. The first current limiter (226) is connected to the current source (222) and is configured to limit the amplitude below a first threshold. The second current limiter (230) is connected to the first current limiter (226) and is configured to limit the amplitude below a second threshold.
A vortex flow meter (100) includes a flowtube (102) configured to receive a flow of process fluid. A shedder bar (118) is disposed within the flowtube (102) and is configured to generate vortices in the flow of process fluid. A vortex sensor (144) is disposed to sense vortices in the flow of process fluid generated by the shedder bar (118). Measurement electronics (202) are operably coupled to the vortex sensor (144) and are configured to detect an analog signal of the vortex sensor (144) and provide a digital indication relative to the analog signal of the vortex sensor (144). A processor (200) is configured to receive the digital indication and calculate velocity of the process fluid flow based on a frequency of the digital indication. The processor (200) is also configured to measure an amplitude of the digital indication and estimate density of the process fluid based on the measured amplitude. The processor (200) is further configured to determine a fluid type based on the measured amplitude and assign a unit of flow corresponding to the calculated velocity to a fluid totalizer corresponding to the detected fluid type.
G01F 1/32 - 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 using mechanical effects by detection of dynamic effects of the flow using swirl flowmeters
G01F 1/325 - Means for detecting quantities used as proxy variables for swirl
G01F 15/063 - Indicating or recording devices for remote indication using electrical means
G01P 5/01 - Measuring speed of fluids, e.g. of air streamMeasuring speed of bodies relative to fluids, e.g. of ship, of aircraft by using swirlflowmeter
G01N 9/00 - Investigating density or specific gravity of materialsAnalysing materials by determining density or specific gravity
An interface (402, 502, 602, 1202) with improved accessibility is provided. The interface (402 502, 602, 1202) includes a housing (430, 530, 630, 1230) and a meter electronics (520, 620, 1220) disposed inside the housing (430, 530, 630, 1230). The meter electronics (420, 520, 620, 1220) is configured to affix to a connector (450, 550, 650, 1250) extending into the housing (430, 530, 630, 1230). Other aspects are also provided.
[0001] An Advanced Physical Layer (APL) adapter (150) for enabling functional interconnection of a 2-wire APL spur (144) to at least one industrial process legacy field device (102) includes a first pair of terminals (170, 172), APL physical layer (PHY) circuitry (168), a second pair of terminals (217, 218) and connectivity circuitry (166). The first pair of terminals (170, 172) is configured for connection to the 2-wire APL spur (144). The APL PHY circuitry (168) is capacitively coupled to the first pair of terminals (170, 172). The connectivity circuitry (166) is configured to communicate with a legacy field device (102) connected to the second pair of terminals in accordance with a legacy communication protocol and control the APL PHY circuitry to communicate through the first pair of terminals (170, 172) in accordance with an Ethernet protocol.
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] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]
H04L 69/08 - Protocols for interworkingProtocol conversion
89.
Advanced physical layer (APL) adapter for legacy field devices
An Advanced Physical Layer (APL) adapter for enabling functional interconnection of a 2-wire APL spur to at least one industrial process legacy field device includes a first pair of terminals, APL physical layer (PHY) circuitry, a second pair of terminals and connectivity circuitry. The first pair of terminals is configured for connection to the 2-wire APL spur. The APL PHY circuitry is capacitively coupled to the first pair of terminals. The connectivity circuitry is configured to communicate with a legacy field device connected to the second pair of terminals in accordance with a legacy communication protocol and control the APL PHY circuitry to communicate through the first pair of terminals in accordance with an Ethernet protocol.
H04B 1/38 - Transceivers, i.e. devices in which transmitter and receiver form a structural unit and in which at least one part is used for functions of transmitting and receiving
H04L 5/16 - Half-duplex systemsSimplex/duplex switchingTransmission of break signals
H04L 12/28 - Data switching networks characterised by path configuration, e.g. LAN [Local Area Networks] or WAN [Wide Area Networks]
A current limiting circuit for limiting a current through a pair of terminals powered from a 2-wire Advanced Physical Layer (APL) spur includes a current source, a first current limiter and a second current limiter. The current source is connected to one of the terminals and is configured to source a current that is conducted through the terminals and has an amplitude that is at a current source threshold. The first current limiter is connected to the current source and is configured to limit the amplitude below a first threshold. The second current limiter is connected to the first current limiter and is configured to limit the amplitude below a second threshold.
A vortex flow includes a flowtube configured to receive a flow of process fluid. A shedder bar is disposed within the flowtube and is configured to generate vortices in the flow of process fluid. A vortex sensor is disposed to sense vortices in the flow of process fluid generated by the shedder bar. Measurement electronics are operably coupled to the vortex sensor and are configured to detect an analog signal of the vortex sensor and provide a digital indication relative to the analog signal of the vortex sensor. A processor is configured to receive the digital indication and calculate velocity of the process fluid flow based on a frequency of the digital indication. The processor is also configured to measure an amplitude of the digital indication and estimate density of the process fluid based on the measured amplitude. The processor is further configured to determine a fluid type based on the measured amplitude and assign a unit of flow corresponding to the calculated velocity to a fluid totalizer corresponding to the detected fluid type.
G01F 1/32 - 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 using mechanical effects by detection of dynamic effects of the flow using swirl flowmeters
G01F 15/075 - Integration to give total flow, e.g. using mechanically-operated integrating mechanism using electrically-operated integrating means
G01N 9/32 - Investigating density or specific gravity of materialsAnalysing materials by determining density or specific gravity by using flow properties of fluids, e.g. flow through tubes or apertures
A compressor may include a scroll and a discharge valve assembly. The scroll may include an end plate and a spiral wrap extending from the end plate. The end plate may include a discharge passage. The discharge valve assembly may be mounted to the scroll and may be configured to control fluid flow through the discharge passage within the discharge passage. The discharge valve assembly may include a base and a valve member. The base may be fixed relative to the end and may include a discharge opening in communication with the discharge passage. The valve member may be mounted to the base. The valve member may be deflectable relative to the base between a closed position and an open position. The discharge opening may include at least one radially extending lobe.
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
A welding process includes inserting two work pieces inside a sealable container. Placing the container with the two work pieces inside into a welding device and welding the two members together while inside the container.
A process variable transmitter 102 is provided. The process variable transmitter 102 includes a process variable sensor 200, and an electronics board 134 having circuitry electrically coupled to the process variable sensor 200. The process variable transmitter 102 also includes a shroud 152 that holds the electronics board 134, and at least one stop feature 154 to provide vibration damping. A method of manufacturing a process variable transmitter 102 is provided. The method includes providing a process variable sensor 200. The method also includes providing an electronics board 134 having circuitry configured to electrically couple to the process variable sensor 200. The method further includes forming a shroud 152 to hold the electronics board 134, and forming at least one stop feature 154 to support the electronics board 134 when the electronics board 134 is in the shroud 152.
A process variable transmitter is provided. The process variable transmitter includes a process variable sensor, and an electronics board having circuitry electrically coupled to the process variable sensor. The process variable transmitter also includes a shroud that holds the electronics board, and at least one stop feature to provide vibration damping. A method of manufacturing a process variable transmitter is provided. The method includes providing a process variable sensor. The method also includes providing an electronics board having circuitry configured to electrically couple to the process variable sensor. The method further includes forming a shroud to hold the electronics board, and forming at least one stop feature to support the electronics board when the electronics board is in the shroud.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
process variable transmitters for measuring process variables pertaining to temperature in an industrial process; process variable transmitters for transmitting a process variable pertaining to temperature in an industrial process; electronic sensors for sensing process variables pertaining to temperature in an industrial process
The disclosure provides a construction for a high-current thermostat including a thermostat housing, a rivet hole arranged in the thermostat housing, and a rivet matched with the rivet hole. The terminal is connected to the thermostat housing by the rivet. The rivet hole and rivet each have a polygonal shape and the rivet can be solid. The terminal includes a multi-layered metal structure. The polygonal-shaped rivet hole and solid rivet improve the rivet torsion force of the thermostat. The multi-layer metal construction of the terminal exhibits improved bending strength and high temperature resistance to reduce the terminal heat rise of the thermostat.
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
