A cryogenic liquid dispensing system (100) is described. Particularly, but not exclusively, the disclosure relates to systems and apparatus suitable for dispensing cryogenic fluid. Aspects of the invention relate to a control system (10), to a nozzle (20), a receptacle (30), a cryogenic liquid dispensing system (100), methods, a computer program and to a computer-readable medium. The nozzle (20) and receptacle (30) connect to enable the transfer of cryogenic liquid from the nozzle (20) to the receptacle (30) and a tank (18) connected to said receptacle (30).
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
38 - Telecommunications services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Electronic control systems for machines, namely, electronic
compressed air network control systems; accessories for
electronic valves that control compressible and
incompressible fluids, namely, valve islands, regulators,
pressure regulators, pressure switches, push-in fittings,
connectors; ethernet controllers; ethernet switches;
pressure switches; electronic sensors; electric sensors;
pressure sensors; control apparatus and instruments for
pneumatic systems and parts thereof; valve islands; electric
control modules; input/output [I/O] modules; centralised
input/output [I/O] modules; valve manifolds and parts and
fittings thereof; electric connection units for valves;
connecting modules for valves; parts, fittings and
accessories for all the aforesaid goods; software for remote
diagnostics; software for remote diagnostic dashboards;
computer software for the display of digital media;
application software; application software for remote
monitoring and diagnostics; application software for
diagnostics of input/output [I/O] modules; software for
diagnostics of input/output [I/O] modules and valve islands. Electronic transmission of data and documents via the
Internet or other databases; delivery of data and messages
by electronic transmission; electronic message sending;
providing access to an online portal for controlling
electronic compressed air network control systems and valve
islands; providing access to an online portal for
diagnostics of input/output [I/O] modules; providing access
to an online interface for diagnostics of input/output [I/O]
modules; providing access to an online portal providing
diagnostic information on input/output [I/O] modules and
valve islands; communications by means of mobile phones and
the internet that connect to valve islands; information,
advisory and consultancy services relating to the aforesaid
services. Software as a service (SaaS); platform as a service (PaaS);
cloud storage services for electronic data and files;
preparation of technical reports; recording data relating to
electronic compressed air network control systems and valve
islands; reporting data relating to electronic compressed
air network control systems and valve islands; providing
online reports relating to electronic compressed air network
control systems and valve islands; information, advisory and
consultancy services relating to the aforesaid services.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
38 - Telecommunications services
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
(1) Electronic control systems for machines, namely, electronic compressed air network control systems; accessories for electronic valves that control compressible and incompressible fluids, namely, valve islands, regulators, pressure regulators, pressure switches, push-in fittings, connectors; ethernet controllers; ethernet switches; pressure switches; electronic sensors; electric sensors; pressure sensors; control apparatus and instruments for pneumatic systems and parts thereof; valve islands; electric control modules; input/output [I/O] modules; centralised input/output [I/O] modules; valve manifolds and parts and fittings thereof; electric connection units for valves; connecting modules for valves; parts, fittings and accessories for all the aforesaid goods; software for remote diagnostics; software for remote diagnostic dashboards; computer software for the display of digital media; application software; application software for remote monitoring and diagnostics; application software for diagnostics of input/output [I/O] modules; software for diagnostics of input/output [I/O] modules and valve islands. (1) Electronic transmission of data and documents via the Internet or other databases; delivery of data and messages by electronic transmission; electronic message sending; providing access to an online portal for controlling electronic compressed air network control systems and valve islands; providing access to an online portal for diagnostics of input/output [I/O] modules; providing access to an online interface for diagnostics of input/output [I/O] modules; providing access to an online portal providing diagnostic information on input/output [I/O] modules and valve islands; communications by means of mobile phones and the internet that connect to valve islands; information, advisory and consultancy services relating to the aforesaid services.
(2) Software as a service (SaaS); platform as a service (PaaS); cloud storage services for electronic data and files; preparation of technical reports; recording data relating to electronic compressed air network control systems and valve islands; reporting data relating to electronic compressed air network control systems and valve islands; providing online reports relating to electronic compressed air network control systems and valve islands; information, advisory and consultancy services relating to the aforesaid services.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
42 - Scientific, technological and industrial services, research and design
Goods & Services
Electronic transmission of data and documents via the Internet or other databases; delivery of data and messages by electronic transmission; electronic message sending; providing access to an online portal for controlling electronic compressed air network control systems and valve islands; providing access to an online portal for diagnostics of input/output [I/O] modules; providing access to an online interface for diagnostics of input/output [I/O] modules; providing access to an online portal providing diagnostic information on input/output [I/O] modules and valve islands; communications by means of mobile phones and the internet that connect to valve islands; information, advisory and consultancy services relating to the aforesaid services. Electronic control systems for machines, namely, electronic compressed air network control systems; accessories for electronic valves that control compressible and incompressible fluids, namely, valve islands, regulators, pressure regulators, pressure switches, push-in fittings, connectors; ethernet controllers; ethernet switches; pressure switches; electronic sensors; electric sensors; pressure sensors; control apparatus and instruments for pneumatic systems and parts thereof; valve islands; electric control modules; input/output [I/O] modules; centralised input/output [I/O] modules; valve manifolds and parts and fittings thereof; electric connection units for valves; connecting modules for valves; parts, fittings and accessories for all the aforesaid goods; software for remote diagnostics; software for remote diagnostic dashboards; computer software for the display of digital media; application software; application software for remote monitoring and diagnostics; application software for diagnostics of input/output [I/O] modules; software for diagnostics of input/output [I/O] modules and valve islands. Software as a service (SaaS); platform as a service (PaaS); cloud storage services for electronic data and files; preparation of technical reports; recording data relating to electronic compressed air network control systems and valve islands; reporting data relating to electronic compressed air network control systems and valve islands; providing online reports relating to electronic compressed air network control systems and valve islands; information, advisory and consultancy services relating to the aforesaid services.
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
11 - Environmental control apparatus
Goods & Services
Machines for the production, further processing and treatment of compressed air and other compressed gases; apparatus and installations for the production, further processing and treatment of compressed air and other compressed gases; filters for machines and filters for engines; lubricators; valves as parts of machines; regulators; motors and machine tools; motor-driven tools; pneumatic tools; pneumatic and hydraulic cylinders; air spray guns; blow guns; pressure regulators, lubricators, valves and cylinders as machine parts; feeding, handling and positioning equipment for automated assemblies and assembly lines; engines; spray guns; clamping devices and positioning devices for automatic belt conveyors and processing machines; compressors; filter units; regulator units; lubricator units; pressure indicators (parts of machines); regulators (parts of machines); equipment for the production, handling or treatment of compressed air or other compressed gases; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods. Hand-held tools, mechanically and pneumatically operated. Solenoid valves; flow rate and pressure measuring devices; control devices; valve, flow and pressure measuring devices for devices and installations for the production and treatment of compressed air or other compressed gases; apparatus and instruments for controlling, detecting, measuring, indicating, triggering, timing, actuating, switching, inspecting, supervising, sensing, controlling, signalling, regulating, surveying, reading, checking, alarming, monitoring and data transmission; fluidic, electric and electronic control apparatus and instruments for pneumatic and fluid systems; electro-pneumatic apparatus and instruments; control instrumentation and apparatus; electric and electronic regulating apparatus and instruments for pneumatic and fluid systems; electro-pneumatic interface apparatus and instruments; pressure measuring apparatus; apparatus for flow measurement; solenoid valves; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods. Installations for the production and treatment of compressed air or other compressed gases; filters and regulators for installations for the production and treatment of compressed air or other compressed gases; filters, pressure regulators, lubricators and cylinders as parts of industrial ventilation apparatus and instruments being parts of installations for the production and treatment of compressed air or other compressed gases; air cleaners being parts of installations for the production and treatment of compressed air or other compressed gases; air dryers being parts of installations for the production and treatment of compressed air or other compressed gases; air purifiers being parts of installations for the production and treatment of compressed air or other compressed gases; parts and fittings for the aforesaid goods.
A modular valve island 100 comprising a plurality of valves, a supply exhaust module 6, a data communication module 7 and a diagnostic module 8. At least one of the plurality of valves has at least one integrated sensor configured to detect an operating condition of the modular valve island. The at least one integrated sensor is electrically connected to the diagnostic module 8, to send sensor signals thereto. The diagnostic module 8 is configured to receive and process the sensor signals therein to identify the operating condition. The modular valve island 100 is configured to provide data relating to the operating condition of the modular valve island 100 via at least one of: a user interface provided in the diagnostic module 8; an industrial Ethernet link; or a wireless network and/or cloud communication link.
F15B 13/08 - Assemblies of units, each for the control of a single servomotor only
F15B 19/00 - Testing fluid-pressure actuator systems or apparatus, so far as not provided for elsewhere
F16K 27/00 - Construction of housingsUse of materials therefor
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 modular valve island 100 comprising a plurality of valves, a supply exhaust module 6, a data communication module 7 and a diagnostic module 8. At least one of the plurality of valves has at least one integrated sensor configured to detect an operating condition of the modular valve island. The at least one integrated sensor is electrically connected to the diagnostic module 8, to send sensor signals thereto. The diagnostic module 8 is configured to receive and process the sensor signals therein to identify the operating condition. The modular valve island 100 is configured to provide data relating to the operating condition of the modular valve island 100 via at least one of: a user interface provided in the diagnostic module 8; an industrial Ethernet link; or a wireless network and/or cloud communication link.
F15B 13/08 - Assemblies of units, each for the control of a single servomotor only
F15B 19/00 - Testing fluid-pressure actuator systems or apparatus, so far as not provided for elsewhere
F15B 21/08 - Servomotor systems incorporating electrically- operated control means
F16K 27/00 - Construction of housingsUse of materials therefor
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 filter apparatus for filtering a stream of gas. The cartridge has an upper part and a lower part. The upper part is joined to the lower part by a connection. The filter cartridge supports a filter element. The filter cartridge has a resilient connection arrangement for connecting the filter cartridge to a bowl of a filter apparatus. The filter apparatus has a head, a bowl connectable to and sealable relative to said head, and the filter cartridge.
An apparatus and method for assembling a filter assembly or lubricator assembly such that the assembly cannot be dissembled when in use and a signal is given for correct assembly. The fluid filter assembly or lubricator assembly includes a head having an inlet and an outlet. A body defining a bowl. The head and body are removably attachable and the head is configured to close the body. A first securing means for attaching said head to said body. The first securing means including at least one key and at least one keyway configured to receive the at least one key. A second securing means for locking said head to said body, the second securing means comprises a latching mechanism.
A filter apparatus for filtering a stream of gas. The cartridge has an upper part and a lower part. The upper part is joined to the lower part by a connection. The filter cartridge supports a filter element. The filter cartridge has a resilient connection arrangement for connecting the filter cartridge to a bowl of a filter apparatus.The filter apparatus has a head, a bowl connectable to and sealable relative to said head, and the filter cartridge.
An electronics with cascaded adaptive filters for attenuating noise in a feedback path of a flow controller is provided. The electronics includes a signal processor configured to receive a flow signal from a flow sensor, the flow sensor being configured to measure a flow rate of the pulsating flow, generate a noise reference signal from the flow signal and generate a flow rate signal using the noise reference signal. The electronics also includes a controller communicatively coupled to the signal processor, the controller being configured to generate a flow rate control signal using the flow rate signal, and a signal generator communicatively coupled to the controller. The signal generator is configured to receive the flow rate control signal, generate a valve signal based on the flow rate control signal, and provide the valve signal to a valve to control the flow rate of the pulsating flow.
G05D 7/06 - Control of flow characterised by the use of electric means
G01F 1/72 - Devices for measuring pulsing fluid flows
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
14.
DC canceller adaptive filter for attenuating noise in a feedback path of a flow controller
Electronics with a DCC adaptive filter for attenuating noise in a feedback path of a flow controller are provided. The electronics include a signal processor configured to receive a flow signal from a flow sensor, the flow sensor is configured to measure a flow rate of a pulsating fluid flow, receive a constant reference signal, and generate a flow rate signal using the constant reference signal and the flow signal. The electronics also include a controller communicatively coupled to the signal processor, which is configured to generate a flow rate control signal using the flow rate signal. The electronics additionally include a signal generator communicatively coupled to the controller. The signal generator is configured to receive the flow rate control signal, generate a valve signal based on the flow rate control signal, and provide the valve signal to a valve to control the flow rate of the pulsating flow.
G05D 7/06 - Control of flow characterised by the use of electric means
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
G01F 1/00 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow
15.
Active cancellation of a pulsating flow with a flow signal noise reference
An electronics for active cancellation of a pulsating flow with a flow signal noise reference. The electronics includes a signal processor configured to receive a flow signal from a flow sensor that is configured to measure a flow rate of the pulsating flow, generate a flow rate signal and a noise reference signal from the flow signal, and generate a cancelling signal from the noise reference signal. The electronics also includes a controller coupled to the signal processor and configured to determine a flow rate control signal. The electronics includes a signal generator communicatively coupled to the signal processor and the controller and configured to receive the flow rate control signal, generate a valve signal based on the flow rate control signal and the cancelling signal, and provide the valve signal to a valve to control flow rate and attenuate pulses of the pulsating flow of the fluid.
G05D 7/06 - Control of flow characterised by the use of electric means
G01F 15/02 - Compensating or correcting for variations in pressure, density, or temperature
G05B 19/042 - Programme control other than numerical control, i.e. in sequence controllers or logic controllers using digital processors
G05B 19/4155 - 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 characterised by programme execution, i.e. part programme or machine function execution, e.g. selection of a programme
16.
Apparatus for contaminant reduction in a stream of compressed gas
An apparatus for contaminant reduction in a stream of compressed gas is disclosed. The apparatus includes an insert for directing the gas. The insert sits in a head portion which has an inlet leading to an inlet pathway for directing the gas towards the insert. The head portion also has an outlet leading from an outlet pathway for directing the gas from the insert towards the outlet. There is also a body portion sealed to the head portion for collecting contaminants removed from the gas. The insert includes a tubular portion connected to the head portion. Gas from the inlet pathway passes outside the tubular portion while gas going to the outlet passes inside the tubular portion. The insert has a baffle extending from the tubular portion for narrowing the gap between the insert and the body portion and has curved walls extending from the baffle causing the stream of gas to rotate thereby form a vortex.
B01D 45/00 - Separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours by gravity, inertia, or centrifugal forces
B01D 45/08 - Separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours by gravity, inertia, or centrifugal forces by utilising inertia by impingement against baffle separators
B01D 45/16 - Separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours by gravity, inertia, or centrifugal forces by centrifugal forces generated by the winding course of the gas stream
B01D 45/12 - Separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours by gravity, inertia, or centrifugal forces by centrifugal forces
An electronics for active cancellation of a pulsating flow with a source noise reference. The electronics includes a signal processor configured to receive a noise source signal and a flow signal. The signal processor is also configured to generate a cancelling signal based on the noise source signal and the flow signal. A controller is communicatively coupled to the signal processor, and configured to determine a flow rate control signal for controlling the flow rate of the pulsating flow. A signal generator coupled to the signal processor and the controller is configured to receive the flow rate control signal, generate a valve signal based on the flow rate control signal and the cancelling signal, and provide the valve signal to a valve to control the flow rate and attenuate the one or more pulses of the pulsating flow.
G10K 11/178 - Methods or devices for protecting against, or for damping, noise or other acoustic waves in general using interference effectsMasking sound by electro-acoustically regenerating the original acoustic waves in anti-phase
F04C 14/24 - Control of, monitoring of, or safety arrangements for, machines, pumps or pumping installations characterised by using valves controlling pressure or flow rate, e.g. discharge valves
G05D 7/06 - Control of flow characterised by the use of electric means
G10K 11/16 - Methods or devices for protecting against, or for damping, noise or other acoustic waves in general
The invention provides an electromagnetic actuator comprising: a coil; one or more permanent magnets; and an armature. The armature is pivotable between: a first position in which the armature is retained by a first magnetic circuit including at least one of the one or more permanent magnets and the armature; and a second position in which the armature is retained by a second magnetic circuit including at least one of the one or more permanent magnets and the armature. The coil is configured such that it can be actuated to generate an opposing magnetic circuit to oppose the first and/or second magnetic circuit to move the armature from one of the first and second positions to the other of the first and second positions.
B01D 53/22 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by diffusion
B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents
B60T 17/00 - Component parts, details, or accessories of brake systems not covered by groups , or , or presenting other characteristic features
A bypass valve comprising an inlet port; a first outlet port; a second outlet port; a first valve member configured to prevent flow of fluid from the inlet port to the first outlet port; a second valve member configured to prevent flow of fluid from the inlet port to the second outlet port; and an actuator configured to actuate the first valve member and the second valve member, wherein the bypass valve further comprises a purge flow path providing fluid communication between the inlet port and the first outlet port, bypassing the first valve member.
F16K 11/16 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by one actuating member, e.g. a handle which only slides, or only turns, or only swings in one plane
A flow divider valve, and a spool valve and a waste heat recovery system for an engine including a flow divider valve or a spool valve. The flow divider valve a housing, a spool and a solenoid assembly, the housing and solenoid assembly together defining a cavity, the housing defining an inlet, the spool being fixidly mounted in said cavity, the spool defining a first outlet and a second outlet, the flow divider valve further comprising a sleeve armature, the sleeve armature being slidably mounted about the spool in said cavity, and wherein said sleeve armature is configured for actuation by the solenoid assembly to open and close said first and second outlets to control fluid flow through the flow divider valve.
F16K 31/06 - Operating meansReleasing devices electricOperating meansReleasing devices magnetic using a magnet
F16K 11/07 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only sliding valves with linearly sliding closure members with cylindrical slides
A fluid valve (14) having a valve member (40) configured for movement in translation and a bellows (60) that is configured to contract and extend via pressure change in order to move the valve member (40) in translation. The bellows (60) also contribute to guiding of the valve member (40). The valve member (40) is retained in a manner which allows it to rock a few degrees about the main movement axis to ensure it seats properly.
F16K 31/126 - Operating meansReleasing devices actuated by fluid the fluid acting on a diaphragm, bellows, or the like
F16K 31/128 - Operating meansReleasing devices actuated by fluid the fluid acting on a diaphragm, bellows, or the like servo actuated
F16K 1/12 - 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 with streamlined valve member around which the fluid flows when the valve is opened
F16K 11/044 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only lift valves with movable valve members positioned between valve seats
23.
ELECTROPNEUMATIC GAS MIXING VALVE AND PRESSURE CONTROLLER
An electropneumatic gas mixing valve and pressure controller (100) is provided. The electropneumatic gas mixing valve and pressure controller (100) includes at least one port (100a, 100b) configured to receive a first gas component and an additional port (100c) configured to receive a second gas component. A gas mixer (120) is in fluid communication with the at least one port (100a, 100b) and the additional port (100c). The gas mixer (120) is configured to receive the first and second gas component, mix the first and second gas component into a mixture, measure a pressure of the mixture, and control a flow rate of at least one of the first and second gas component based on the pressure of the mixture for pressurizing beer.
A filter apparatus for filtering a stream of gas is disclosed. The apparatus has a head with an inlet and an outlet, the head also having a first flow conduit connected to the inlet and a second flow conduit the outlet. The apparatus also has a filter and a bowl which contains the filter and is connected to the head. The bowl an annular recess. There is also a connector for connecting the filter to the head and the bowl. The part of the connector that engages the bowl has a protrusion that is inserted into the recess.
An electronics (100) with a DCC adaptive filter (112) for attenuating noise in a feedback path of a flow controller is provided. The electronics (100) includes a signal processor (110) configured to receive a flow signal (220a) from a flow sensor (220), the flow sensor (220) is configured to measure a flow rate of a pulsating fluid flow, receive a constant reference signal (112c), and generate a flow rate signal (110a) using the constant reference signal (112c) and the flow signal (220a). The electronics (100) also includes a controller (120) communicatively coupled to the signal processor (110), which is configured to generate a flow rate control signal (120a) using the flow rate signal (110a). The electronics (100) additionally includes a signal generator (130) communicatively coupled to the controller (120). The signal generator (130) is configured to receive the flowrate control signal (120a), generate a valve signal (130a) based on the flow rate control signal (120a), and provide the valve signal (130a) to a valve (210) to control the flow rate of the pulsating flow.
An electronics (100, 400) with cascaded adaptive filters for attenuating noise in a feedback path of a flow controller is provided. The electronics (100, 400) includes a signal processor (110, 410) configured to receive a flow signal (220a) from a flow sensor (220), the flow sensor (220) being configured to measure a flow rate of the pulsating flow, generate a noise reference signal (110b, 410b) from the flow signal (220a) and generate a flow rate signal (110a, 410a) using the noise reference signal (110b, 410b). The electronics (100, 400) also includes a controller (120) communicatively coupled to the signal processor (110), the controller (120) being configured to generate a flow rate control signal (120a) using the flow rate signal (110a, 410a), and a signal generator (130) communicatively coupled to the controller (120). The signal generator (130) is configured to receive the flow rate control signal (120a), generate a valve signal (130a) based on the flow rate control signal (120a), and provide the valve signal (130a) to a valve (210) to control the flow rate of the pulsating flow.
A connector for connecting a first gas preparation device in a gas preparation system to a second gas preparation device in a gas preparation system is disclosed. The connector includes a body having an aperture extending therethrough and having first and second externally threaded portions. The connector also includes a ring member slidable relative to said threaded portions and a pair of O-ring seals are located on either side of the ring member.
A diaphragm valve is provided that includes a valve member (102) having an integral construction, comprising a sealing portion (116), a valve seat (118) and a diaphragm portion (126) having a first side (122) and a second side (124), wherein the valve member is configured to comprise an unfolded configuration and a folded configuration, and wherein the valve member defines an actuatable interface between the sealing portion and the valve seat when in the folded configuration.
F16K 7/17 - Diaphragm cut-off apparatus, e.g. with a member deformed, but not moved bodily, to close the passage with flat, dished, or bowl-shaped diaphragm arranged to be deformed against a flat seat the diaphragm being actuated by fluid pressure
F16K 27/02 - Construction of housingsUse of materials therefor of lift valves
29.
ACTIVE CANCELLATION OF A PULSATING FLOW WITH A SOURCE NOISE REFERENCE
An electronics (100) for active cancellation of a pulsating flow with a source noise reference is provided. The electronics (100) includes a signal processor (110) configured to receive a noise source signal (210a) from a noise source (210) that causes one or more pulses of the pulsating flow and a flow signal (230a) from a flow sensor (230) configured to measure a flow rate of the pulsating flow. The signal processor (110) is also configured to generate a cancelling signal (110a) based on the noise source signal (210a) and the flow signal (230a). The electronics (100) also includes a controller (120) communicatively coupled to the signal processor (110), the controller (120) being configured to determine a flow rate control signal (120a) for controlling the flow rate of the pulsating flow and a signal generator (130) communicatively coupled to the signal processor (110) and the controller (120). The signal generator (130) is configured to receive the flow rate control signal (120a), generate a valve signal (130a) based on the flow rate control signal (120a) and the cancelling signal (1 10a), and provide the valve signal (130a) to a valve (220) to control the flow rate and attenuate the one or more pulses of the pulsating flow.
G10K 11/16 - Methods or devices for protecting against, or for damping, noise or other acoustic waves in general
F04C 14/24 - Control of, monitoring of, or safety arrangements for, machines, pumps or pumping installations characterised by using valves controlling pressure or flow rate, e.g. discharge valves
G05D 7/06 - Control of flow characterised by the use of electric means
G10K 11/178 - Methods or devices for protecting against, or for damping, noise or other acoustic waves in general using interference effectsMasking sound by electro-acoustically regenerating the original acoustic waves in anti-phase
F16L 55/04 - Devices damping pulsations or vibrations in fluids
30.
ACTIVE CANCELLATION OF A PULSATING FLOW WITH A FLOW SIGNAL NOISE REFERENCE
An electronics (100) for active cancellation of a pulsating flow with a flow signal noise reference is provided. The electronics (100) includes a signal processor (110) configured to receive a flow signal (220a) from a flow sensor (220), the flow sensor (220) being configured to measure a flow rate of the pulsating flow, generate a flow rate signal (110a) from the flow signal (220a), generate a noise reference signal (220a') from the flow signal (220a), and generate a cancelling signal(110b) from the noise reference signal (220a'). The electronics (100) also includes a controller (120) communicatively coupled to the signal processor (110). The controller (120) is configured to determine a flow rate control signal (120a) for controlling the flow rate of the fluid. In addition, the electronics (100) includes a signal generator (130) communicatively coupled to the signal processor (110) and the controller (120). The signal generator (130) is configured to receive the flow rate control signal (120a), generate a valve signal (130a) based on the flow rate control signal (120a) and the cancelling signal(110b),and provide the valve signal (130a) to a valve (210) to control the flow rate and attenuate the one or more pulses of the pulsating flow of the fluid.
A diaphragm valve is provided that includes a valve member (102) having an integral construction. The valve comprises a sealing portion (116), a valve seat (118), and a diaphragm portion (126) having a first side (122) and a second side (124), wherein the valve member (102) is configured to comprise an unfolded configuration and a folded configuration, and wherein the valve member (102) defines an actuatable interface between the sealing portion (116) and the valve seat (118) when in the folded configuration.
F16K 7/17 - Diaphragm cut-off apparatus, e.g. with a member deformed, but not moved bodily, to close the passage with flat, dished, or bowl-shaped diaphragm arranged to be deformed against a flat seat the diaphragm being actuated by fluid pressure
F16K 7/02 - Diaphragm cut-off apparatus, e.g. with a member deformed, but not moved bodily, to close the passage with tubular diaphragm
32.
End cap for an assembly used in the preparation of compressed gas
An End Cap for an Assembly Used in the Preparation of Compressed Gas An end cap for attaching to one or more filter elements and respective filter bowls is disclosed. The end cap has a tubular body formed by extrusion and this body has a series of apertures formed therein. The apertures include an end aperture for attachment to a filter bowl and another end aperture for attachment to another filter bowl or to a sealing disc. The body also has a pair of sidewall apertures to act as inlet and outlet the filter assembly. The end cap also has a plastic insert for insertion into the body, the insert having a conduit portion for directing a stream of gas from the inlet to a filter element through one of the end apertures.
B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents
B01D 46/00 - Filters or filtering processes specially modified for separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours
A heat energy recovery system for an engine, and a vehicle having an engine and a heat energy recovery system. The heat energy recovery system has a liquid supply, one or more evaporators, an expander, a condenser, and a port. The one or more evaporators are fluidly connected to the liquid supply and configured to heat liquid to a superheated vapour using heat energy from an engine. The expander is fluidly connected to the one or more evaporators and configured to be driven by the superheated vapour. The expander has an expander outlet. The condenser has an inlet fluidly connected to the expander outlet. The port is upstream of the condenser inlet and configured for injection of liquid from the liquid supply to reduce the temperature of fluid entering the condenser. The port is further configured for injection of liquid between the expander outlet and the condenser inlet.
F01K 23/06 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids the engine cycles being thermally coupled combustion heat from one cycle heating the fluid in another cycle
F01K 23/10 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids the engine cycles being thermally coupled combustion heat from one cycle heating the fluid in another cycle with exhaust fluid of one cycle heating the fluid in another cycle
34.
AN INSERT FOR USE IN AN APPARATUS FOR THE TREATMENT OF COMPRESSED GAS
An insert for use in an apparatus for the treatment of compressed gas,particularly compressed air, is disclosed. The insert includes a baffle for interrupting the flow of a stream of compressed air passing from an inlet in a housing of a dryer and causing the stream of compressed gas to change direction. The insert also includes a plurality of supports extending from the baffle to adjacent an internal surface of the housing which include a channel to allow liquid deposited in the baffle to flow towards the housing's internal surface.
B01D 45/08 - Separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours by gravity, inertia, or centrifugal forces by utilising inertia by impingement against baffle separators
A balance beam electro-pneumatic converter (100, 400) adapted to couple to a conduit with a fluid is provided. The balance beam electro-pneumatic converter (100, 400) includes a nozzle (184) adapted to fluidly couple to the conduit, and a flapper (130) rotatably coupled to the nozzle (184) via a pivot (140) wherein the flapper (130) is adapted to regulate a pressure of the fluid and balance about the pivot (140).
F15B 5/00 - Transducers converting variations of physical quantities, e.g. expressed by variations in positions of members, into fluid-pressure variations or vice versaVarying fluid pressure as a function of variations of a plurality of fluid pressures or variations of other quantities
G05D 16/20 - Control of fluid pressure characterised by the use of electric means
F15B 19/00 - Testing fluid-pressure actuator systems or apparatus, so far as not provided for elsewhere
36.
DUAL FILTER FOR MOISTURE REMOVAL FROM A FLUID FLOW
A dual filter (100) for removing one or more components from a fluid flow is provided. The dual filter (100) comprises a first filter media (112a) and a second filter media (112b) respectively disposed in a first conduit (1 14a) and a second conduit (1 14b), and at least one manifold (120, 130) coupled to a pair of openings (116a,b) of the conduits (114a, b) wherein the at least one manifold (120, 130) is adapted to monitor and control the fluid flow through one of the filter media (112a,b).
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A valve (100, 600) coupled to a conduit carrying a fluid is provided. The valve comprises a shaft (210, 610) disposed through a wall of the conduit, a fluid flow regulating means (230) coupled to the shaft (210, 610) inside the conduit, a rotatable support means (110, 320) coupled to the shaft (210, 610) outside the wall of the conduit, and a proximate bearing (310) coupled to the shaft (210, 610) at a distance from the rotatable support means (110, 320) wherein the proximate bearing (310) is coupled to the conduit via one or more isolation means (120, 130).
A movable magnet actuator valve (100-1800) includes a valve body (110) comprised of a first fluid port (112) and a second fluid port (114-1814), an orifice (118-1818) that fluidly couples the first fluid port (112-1812) and the second fluid port (114-1814), a coil assembly (130-1830) coupled to the valve body (110) and adapted to carry a current that forms a current induced magnetic field. The movable magnet actuator valve (100-1800) also includes a magnet assembly (140-1840) disposed in the coil assembly (130-1830) and adapted to move linearly in the coil assembly (130-1830) to selectively press against the orifice (118-1818), and a pole piece (150-1850) adapted to form a pole force (Fo) on the magnet assembly (140-1840).
A dual orifice variable flow rate valve (100, 700, 900) is provided. The dual orifice variable flow rate valve (100, 700, 900) includes a valve body (110, 710, 910) with a first fluid port (112, 712, 912) and a second fluid port (114, 714, 914), the first fluid port (112, 712, 912) having a first fluid orifice (112a, 712a, 912a) and a dual valve member (120, 720, 920) disposed in the valve body (110, 710, 910). The dual valve member (120, 720, 920) includes a first valve member (122, 722, 922) disposed in the valve body (110, 710, 910), the first valve member (122, 722, 922) having a second fluid orifice (122e, 722e, 922e) fluidly coupled to the first fluid port (112, 712, 912) and a first distal end (122a, 722a, 922a) proximate the first fluid orifice (112a, 712a, 912a) and a second valve member (124, 724, 924) disposed in the valve body (110, 710, 910) proximate the second fluid orifice (122e, 722e, 922e) in the first valve member (122, 722, 922). The dual orifice variable flow rate valve (100, 700, 900) also includes an actuator (130, 730, 930) configured to move the second valve member (124, 724, 924) relative to the first valve member (122, 722, 922) to control a fluid flow between the first fluid port (112, 712, 912) and the second fluid port (114, 714, 914) through the second fluid orifice (122e, 722e, 922e) in the first valve member (122, 722, 922).
A filter (100) with optimized fluid flows to remove one or more components from a fluid is provided according to the invention. The filter (100) includes a filtering media tube (102) adapted to remove the one or more components from the fluid while the fluid is flowing through the filtering media tube (102), and an inlet cap (104) adapted to receive and substantially uniformly distribute the fluid to the filtering media tube (102).
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An electroactive material fluid control apparatus (100) is provided. The electroactive material fluid control apparatus (100) comprises a layered assembly (110) comprised of a dielectric layer (120) disposed between a first plate (130) and a second plate (140). The electroactive material fluid control apparatus (100) also includes a first fluid port (130a, 130b) formed in an outer surface of the layered assembly (110), and at least one fluid control device (200, 300, 400, 500) comprised of an electrode (212-512) disposed between the first plate (130) and a dielectric deformable material (214-514), wherein the electrode (212-512) is attached to the dielectric deformable material (214- 514). The at least one fluid control device (200, 300, 400, 500) is fluidly coupled to the first fluid port (130a, 130b) via a fluid path (127, 128) in the dielectric layer (120) and the electrode (212-512) is coupled to a connector (150) that extends away from the layered assembly (110) in a direction parallel to the dielectric layer (120).
A method and apparatus for removing water from compressed air is disclosed. The method includes the steps of passing a stream of compressed air through a pressure swing adsorption (PSA) dryer. The dryer includes at least one vessel containing a desiccant material bound into pieces, for example tubes, using a polymer binder. The PSA dryer also has a control system for controlling the flow of the compressed air and switching between drying and purging modes. In particular the vessel and desiccant material contained therein are sized to produce a dew point suppression of less than 50° C.
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B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
B01J 20/30 - Processes for preparing, regenerating or reactivating
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B01D 53/28 - Selection of materials for use as drying agents
A filter apparatus for filtering a stream of gas is disclosed. The apparatus has a head with an inlet and an outlet, the head also having a first flow conduit connected to the inlet and a second flow conduit the outlet. The apparatus also has a filter and a bowl which contains the filter and is connected to the head. The bowl an annular recess. There is also a connector for connecting the filter to the head and the bowl. The part of the connector that engages the bowl has a protrusion that is inserted into the recess.
A system for an engine (101) comprises a heat recovery system and a gaseous fuel supply system. The heat recovery system comprises a first reservoir (104) for fluid, at least one evaporator (121) for transferring heat from an engine to the fluid, a vapour expander (129) for converting fluid vapour energy into motive power, and a condenser (134). The gaseous fuel supply system comprises a second reservoir (90) for liquefied gaseous fuel and a fuel evaporator(91) for expanding liquefied gaseous fuel into gaseous fuel for the engine. The condenser (134) is in thermal contact with the fuel evaporator (91).
F01K 23/06 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids the engine cycles being thermally coupled combustion heat from one cycle heating the fluid in another cycle
F01K 25/08 - Plants or engines characterised by use of special working fluids, not otherwise provided forPlants operating in closed cycles and not otherwise provided for using special vapours
F01K 21/04 - Steam engine plants not otherwise provided for using mixtures of steam and gasPlants generating or heating steam by bringing water or steam into direct contact with hot gas
A pressure swing adsorption apparatus for the removal of one or more components such as oxygen from a mixture of gases such as air is disclosed. The apparatus includes pairs of columns (14, 16) for receiving a stream of compressed air with one column operating in a working mode whilst the other said column operates in a purging mode. The columns contain carbon molecular sieve material (26) for adsorbing oxygen and a desiccant material formed into a plurality of tubes (28).
B01J 20/28 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof characterised by their form or physical properties
B01J 20/08 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising oxides or hydroxides of metals not provided for in group comprising aluminium oxide or hydroxideSolid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising oxides or hydroxides of metals not provided for in group comprising bauxite
B01J 20/20 - Solid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising free carbonSolid sorbent compositions or filter aid compositionsSorbents for chromatographyProcesses for preparing, regenerating or reactivating thereof comprising inorganic material comprising carbon obtained by carbonising processes
An apparatus for contaminant reduction in a stream of compressed gas is disclosed. The apparatus includes an insert for directing the gas. The insert sits in a head portion which has an inlet leading to an inlet pathway for directing the gas towards the insert. The head portion also has an outlet leading from an outlet pathway for directing the gas from the insert towards the outlet. There is also a body portion sealed to the head portion for collecting contaminants removed from the gas. The insert includes a tubular portion connected to the head portion. Gas from the inlet pathway passes outside the tubular portion whilst gas going to the outlet passes inside the tubular portion. The insert has a baffle extending from the tubular portion for narrowing the gap between the insert and the body portion and has curved walls extending from the baffle causing the stream of gas to rotate thereby form a vortex.
B01D 45/08 - Separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours by gravity, inertia, or centrifugal forces by utilising inertia by impingement against baffle separators
B01D 45/16 - Separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours by gravity, inertia, or centrifugal forces by centrifugal forces generated by the winding course of the gas stream
B01D 50/00 - Combinations of methods or devices for separating particles from gases or vapours
A motorized sleeve valve (200) is provided. The motorized sleeve valve (200) includes a valve body (201) defining a first fluid port (207) and a second fluid port (208) and a valve sleeve (202) surrounding at least a portion of the valve body (201) and configured to move between a first position and at least a second position to selectively allow fluid to flow through the second fluid port (208). The motorized sleeve valve (200) further includes an electric motor (205) configured to actuate the valve sleeve (202) between the first position and the second position.
F16K 31/04 - Operating meansReleasing devices electricOperating meansReleasing devices magnetic using a motor
F16K 15/18 - Check valves with actuating mechanismCombined check valves and actuated valves
F16K 1/12 - 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 with streamlined valve member around which the fluid flows when the valve is opened
B23P 15/00 - Making specific metal objects by operations not covered by a single other subclass or a group in this subclass
b) exposed to the cap (102). The diaphragm (103) can frictionally engage the regulator body (101) to form a fluid tight seal. Additionally, the diaphragm (103) may include a socket (118) formed in the diaphragm (103) and a valve member (105) including a valve stem (110) with a ball (118) that is adapted to engage the socket (118) formed in the diaphragm (103) in order to couple the valve member (105) to the diaphragm (103).
G05D 16/06 - Control of fluid pressure without auxiliary power the sensing element being a flexible member yielding to pressure, e.g. diaphragm, bellows, capsule
F16K 31/126 - Operating meansReleasing devices actuated by fluid the fluid acting on a diaphragm, bellows, or the like
An apparatus for drying a stream of compressed gas from an oil free compressor is disclosed. The apparatus has a one or more vessels that contain a drying media in the form of tubes of desiccant bound with polymer material. The tubes are arranged so that the compressed air entering the vessel passes along the tubes. There is also an after-cooler for reducing the temperature of the compressed air and an arrangement of pipes and valves connecting the vessel to the after-cooler. The valves are arranged so that the vessel can work in a purge mode where the hot compressed air passes through the vessel without having passed through the after- cooler and works in a drying mode where the after-cooler cools the air before it passes through the vessel. Ideally the apparatus is arranged with a pair of vessels where the hot compressed air passes through a first vessel, through the after-cooler then through the second vessel before switching to pass through the second vessel, after-cooler then the first vessel.
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Devices and a method are described herein for fixing a valve to a base via a single point on the base. The valve may be fixed to the base using a plate inserted through a slot in the base and along a face of the valve body. The plate may include a head at one end to retain the plate in the slot. A valve may also be fixed to a base using a combination of a brace and a screw that threads into the base. The brace may include a lip that fits into a grove on the shaft of the screw. The valve body may include a lip to retain the combined screw and brace when the screw is not threaded into the base.
An electromagnetic control valve (10) is provided, as well as a method of purging contaminants in the valve. The electromagnetic control valve (10) includes a housing assembly (12) including a chamber (20) for circulating fluid; at least first and second ports (30, 32) opening in the chamber (20) a solenoid assembly (22) including a solenoid (221). The valve (10) also includes a plunger assembly (24) disposed in the chamber (20). The plunger assembly (24) is magnetically coupled to the solenoid (221) and is movable to interrupt or restrict a flow of the fluid in the chamber (20) upon circulating a current within the solenoid (221). The method includes a step of injecting a fluid in the chamber (20) and of circulating the current in the solenoid (221) to oscillate the plunger assembly (24) within the chamber (20) and successively pressurize and depressurize fluid contained in the chamber (20), thus forcing contaminants to exit the chamber (20).
A balance beam electro-pneumatic converter (100, 400) adapted to couple to a conduit with a fluid is provided. The balance beam electro-pneumatic converter (100, 400) includes a nozzle (184) adapted to fluidly couple to the conduit, and a flapper (130) rotatably coupled to the nozzle (184) via a pivot (140) wherein the flapper (130) is adapted to regulate a pressure of the fluid and balance about the pivot (140).
F15B 5/00 - Transducers converting variations of physical quantities, e.g. expressed by variations in positions of members, into fluid-pressure variations or vice versaVarying fluid pressure as a function of variations of a plurality of fluid pressures or variations of other quantities
A flapper exhaust diverter valve (110) is provided. The flapper exhaust diverter valve (110) includes a valve body (210) comprising an exhaust inlet (212), an evaporator outlet (214), and a bypass outlet (216). The flapper exhaust diverter valve (110) also includes a flapper assembly (310) that is rotatably coupled to the valve body (210) at a first distal end (310a) of the flapper assembly (310).
F01N 5/02 - Exhaust or silencing apparatus combined or associated with devices profiting by exhaust energy the devices using heat
F02D 9/10 - Throttle valves specially adapted thereforArrangements of such valves in conduits having pivotally-mounted flaps
F16K 1/18 - 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 with pivoted closure members with pivoted discs or flaps
F16K 1/20 - 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 with pivoted closure members with pivoted discs or flaps with axis of rotation arranged externally of valve member
F16K 11/052 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only lift valves with pivoted closure members, e.g. butterfly valves
A waste heat recovery system (100) for an engine (101) comprises a fluid supply (104); one or more evaporators (120, 121) adapted to transfer waste heat from the engine (101) to fluid from the fluid supply (104) to heat the fluid to a superheated vapor; a condenser (134) having a condenser inlet (134') in fluid communication with the one or more evaporators; and a pressure regulator (200) configured to limit the vapor pressure at the condenser inlet (134').
F01K 23/06 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids the engine cycles being thermally coupled combustion heat from one cycle heating the fluid in another cycle
F02G 5/00 - Profiting from waste heat of combustion engines, not otherwise provided for
A visual pressure indicator (100) is provided according to the invention. The visual pressure indicator (100) includes a diaphragm chamber (126), a diaphragm (122) located in and displaceable within the diaphragm chamber (126), a fluid inlet (111) in fluid communication with a first side (124) of the diaphragm (122), wherein fluid pressure introduced via the fluid inlet (111) displaces the diaphragm (122) within the diaphragm chamber (126) and wherein the displacement of the diaphragm (122) is substantially related to the fluid pressure at the fluid inlet (111), and a viewing window (131) in the visual pressure indicator (100), wherein a displacement of the diaphragm (122) is observable through the viewing window (131).
G01L 7/08 - Measuring the steady or quasi-steady pressure of a fluid or a fluent solid material by mechanical or fluid pressure-sensitive elements in the form of elastically-deformable gauges of the flexible-diaphragm type
A filter (100) with optimized fluid flows to remove one or more components from a fluid is provided according to the invention. The filter (100) includes a filtering media tube (102) adapted to remove the one or more components from the fluid while the fluid is flowing through the filtering media tube (102), and an inlet cap (104) adapted to receive and substantially uniformly distribute the fluid to the filtering media tube (102).
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A motorized sleeve valve (200) is provided. The motorized sleeve valve (200) includes a valve body (201) defining a first fluid port (207) and a second fluid port (208) and a valve sleeve (202) surrounding at least a portion of the valve body (201) and configured to move between a first position and at least a second position to selectively allow fluid to flow through the second fluid port (208). The motorized sleeve valve (200) further includes an electric motor (205) configured to actuate the valve sleeve (202) between the first position and the second position.
F16K 1/12 - 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 with streamlined valve member around which the fluid flows when the valve is opened
F16K 31/04 - Operating meansReleasing devices electricOperating meansReleasing devices magnetic using a motor
58.
A WASTE HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM COMPRISING TWO OR MORE EVAPORATORS
A waste heat recovery system (100) for an engine (101), comprises a fluid supply (104); two or more evaporators (120, 121) adapted to receive waste heat from an engine (101); a valve module (114) including an inlet port (115) in fluid communication with the fluid supply (104), a first outlet port (116) in fluid communication with a first evaporator (120) of the two or more evaporators (120, 121), and a second outlet port (117) in fluid communication with a second evaporator (121) of the two or more evaporators (120, 21), the module being adapted to selectively provide a fluid communication path between the fluid supply (104) and one or more of the two or more evaporators (120, 21). A fluid control module (200, 400) for a waste heat recovery system (100) with a 10 working fluid is provided. The static seal fluid control module (200, 400) includes a module body (250, 430) at least partially enclosing a pump (220) and at least one valve (210, 230, 240, 410, 420) wherein no atmospheric dynamic seals retain the working fluid in the static seal fluid control module (200, 400).
F01K 23/06 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids the engine cycles being thermally coupled combustion heat from one cycle heating the fluid in another cycle
F01K 23/10 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids the engine cycles being thermally coupled combustion heat from one cycle heating the fluid in another cycle with exhaust fluid of one cycle heating the fluid in another cycle
59.
A WASTE HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEM COMPRISING A BYPASS VALVE
A bypass valve (130) that regulates a flow of a fluid in a waste heat recovery system (100) is provided. The bypass valve (130) comprises a valve housing (220), an expander poppet (250) coupled to the valve housing (220) and adapted to prevent the flow of the fluid to an expander (140), and a valve stem (230) with at least a portion disposed in the valve housing (220) wherein the valve stem (230) is adapted to displace the expander poppet (250) to allow the fluid to flow to the expander (140), and regulate the flow of the fluid.
F01K 23/10 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids the engine cycles being thermally coupled combustion heat from one cycle heating the fluid in another cycle with exhaust fluid of one cycle heating the fluid in another cycle
F01K 23/06 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids the engine cycles being thermally coupled combustion heat from one cycle heating the fluid in another cycle
F16K 11/048 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only lift valves with valve seats positioned between movable valve members
F16K 11/16 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by one actuating member, e.g. a handle which only slides, or only turns, or only swings in one plane
A waste heat recovery system (100) for an engine (101) comprises a fluid supply (104); one or more evaporators (120, 121) adapted to transfer waste heat from the engine (101) to fluid from the fluid supply (104) to heat the fluid to a superheated vapor; a condenser (134); a bypass circuit (130) in fluid communication with an outlet on the one or more evaporators (120, 121) and an inlet on the condenser (134); and an injection port (465) in fluid communication with the fluid supply (104) and the bypass circuit (130) and adapted to inject fluid from the fluid supply (104) into the bypass circuit (130) to cool the superheated vapor in the bypass circuit (130). A waste heat recovery system (100) for an engine (101) also comprises one or more evaporators (120, 121) adapted to transfer waste heat from the engine (101) to fluid from a fluid supply (104) wherein the engine (101) generates the waste heat with the fluid.
F01K 23/06 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids the engine cycles being thermally coupled combustion heat from one cycle heating the fluid in another cycle
F01K 23/10 - Plants characterised by more than one engine delivering power external to the plant, the engines being driven by different fluids the engine cycles being thermally coupled combustion heat from one cycle heating the fluid in another cycle with exhaust fluid of one cycle heating the fluid in another cycle
61.
Fill valve for use with a pressurized fluid container
A fill valve (200) adapted for use with a pressurized fluid container includes a fill port (112) configured to be in fluidic communication with the pressurized fluid container and a fill valve member (201) configured for selectively blocking the fill port (112) and configured to be non-openable after the fill valve member (201) has been moved to a blocking position that substantially closes the fill port (112). The fill valve member (201) includes a valve member body (210) and a break-away head (220) joined to the valve member body (210) by a breakable neck (228). The breakable neck (228) is configured to break when the fill valve member (201) is moved to a substantially fully closed position in the fill port (112).
A gas/liquid separator (120) is provided. The gas/liquid separator (120) includes a separator shell (121) forming an internal chamber (125), a neck (128) formed in an end of the separator shell (121), a separator tube (126) extending into the separator shell (121), with a proximal end (131) forming an output port (123) and with a distal end (132) extending into the internal chamber (125), and an input port (122) formed between the separator tube (126) and the neck (128). The distal end (132) of the separator tube (126) is located in a central interior region of the separator shell (121) wherein liquid phase material accumulates in the internal chamber (125) and is not drawn out of the gas/liquid separator (120) by the separator tube (126).
B01D 45/06 - Separating dispersed particles from gases or vapours by gravity, inertia, or centrifugal forces by utilising inertia by reversal of direction of flow
A pressure regulator (100) is provided. The pressure regulator (100) includes a housing (101) with a first fluid port (104) and a second fluid port (105). The pressure regulator (100) further includes a valve assembly (106) movable within the housing to selectively open a fluid passage between the first and second fluid ports (104, 105). A first biasing member (110) is provided that biases the valve assembly (106) in a first direction to close the fluid passage between the first and second fluid ports (104, 105). A second biasing member (112) is provided that biases the valve assembly (106) in a second direction opposite the first direction to open the fluid passage between the first and second fluid ports (104, 105). The pressure regulator (100) further includes an actuator (111) contacting the second biasing member (112) and movable with respect to the housing (101) to change a biasing force of the second biasing member (112).
G05D 16/06 - Control of fluid pressure without auxiliary power the sensing element being a flexible member yielding to pressure, e.g. diaphragm, bellows, capsule
A pressure control valve manifold (100) is provided according to the invention. The pressure control valve manifold (100) includes a manifold body (101) including an input (102) and an output (104), a plurality of valve receptacles (113) formed in the manifold body (101), one or more valves (108) installed into one or more corresponding valve receptacles (113) of the plurality of valve receptacles (113), with the one or more valves (108) being in fluidic communication with the input (102) and with the output (104); and a pressure sensor (121) in fluidic communication with the output (104) and generating a pressure signal. The one or more valves (108) can be actuated or de- actuated in order to provide a fluid at a predetermined fluid pressure or predetermined pressure range at the output (104) and according to the pressure signal.
A solenoid coil (600) is provided. A bobbin (308) includes a proximal end (607) and a distal end (609). A wire coil (203) is positioned on at least a portion of the bobbin (308). A second side (226) of a conductor board (204) is positioned at the proximal end (607) of the bobbin (308). Two conductors (617A, 617B) are located on a first side (221) of the conductor board (204), including two electrical contacts (205 A, 205B). Two wire ends (605A, 605B) of the wire coil (203) are affixed to the two conductors (617 A, 617B) on the first side (221) of the conductor board (204). The two conductors (617 A, 617B) and the two electrical contacts (205 A, 205B) couple the two wire ends (605 A, 605B) to an electrical power source.
A solenoid valve (200) is provided. The solenoid valve (200) comprises a fixed core (206) and a movable armature (420). The solenoid valve (200) further comprises a metallic tube bobbin (308) surrounding at least a portion of the fixed core (206) and/or the movable armature (420). A wire coil (203) is wrapped around the metallic tube bobbin (308).
A poppet valve (300) is provided. The poppet valve (300) includes a first fluid port (302) and a second fluid port (303). The poppet valve (300) further comprises a nozzle (304) including the first fluid port (302) at a first end and including a valve seat (307) at a second end. The poppet valve (300) can further include a poppet member (306) configured to move along a stroke axis (360) to selectively open a fluid communication path between the first and second fluid ports (302, 302). The poppet member (306) can further comprise a first portion (316) oriented generally perpendicular to the stroke axis (360) that is configured to form a substantially fluid- tight seal with the valve seat (307) and a second portion (317) comprising a protrusion extending from the first portion (316) towards the first fluid port (302).
A spring assembly (220) is provided. The spring assembly (220) includes a spring (221) with one or more first flexing segments (330a-330d) and one or more second flexing segments (331a-331d). The spring assembly (220) further includes a contact member (222) including a plurality of steps (223-225). The plurality of steps can contact at least a portion of the spring (221) such that the first and second flexing segments (330a-330d, 331a-331d) can flex during a first actuation stage thereby providing a first biasing force and at least one of the first flexing segments (330a-330d) is prevented from flexing further during a second actuation stage to provide a second biasing force.
A latching valve (100) is provided. The latching valve (100) comprises a valve seal (102) movable between a first position and a second position to selectively open a fluid communication path between a fluid inlet port (330) and a fluid outlet port (331). The latching valve (100) also includes a first pilot valve seal (104a) movable between a first position and a second position. The first pilot valve seal (104a) selectively provides a pressurized fluid to a pilot control chamber (332), wherein pressurized fluid within the pilot control chamber (332) biases the valve seal (102) towards the first position. The latching valve (100) also includes a second pilot valve seal (104b) movable between a first position and a second position. The second pilot valve seal (104b) selectively exhausts the pressurized fluid in the pilot control chamber (332). The latching valve (100) also includes one or more shape memory alloy elements (106a, 106b) to actuate one or more of the first and second pilot valve seals (104a, 104b) between the first and second positions upon heating above a transformation temperature.
F16K 31/02 - Operating meansReleasing devices electricOperating meansReleasing devices magnetic
F16K 31/128 - Operating meansReleasing devices actuated by fluid the fluid acting on a diaphragm, bellows, or the like servo actuated
F16K 31/42 - Operating meansReleasing devices actuated by fluid by means of electrically-actuated members in the supply or discharge conduits of the fluid motor
A valve assembly (100) is provided. The valve assembly (100) comprises a housing (102) including a plurality of fluid couplings (103, 104a-104d). The valve assembly (100) further includes two or more valve members (107a-107d) movable within the housing (102) between a first position and a second position. A shape memory alloy element (108) is coupled to the two or more valve members (107a-107d) to independently actuate each of the two or more valve members (107a-107d) between the first and second positions upon heating a selected portion of the shape memory alloy element (108) above a transformation temperature.
F16K 11/10 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit
A valve assembly (100) is provided. The valve assembly (100) comprises a housing (101) with a plurality of fluid ports (102-105d). The housing (101) includes an actuator chamber (107) configured to receive a fluid. The housing (101) also includes a valve chamber (108) configured to receive the fluid after flowing through the actuator chamber (107). The valve assembly (100) further includes one or more shape memory alloy elements (109a-109d) located within the actuator chamber (108). One or more valve seals (220a-220d) located within the valve chamber (108) are provided. The shape memory alloy elements (109) are coupled to each of the valve seals (220a-220d) to selectively move the valve seals (220a-220d) between a first position and a second position upon heating the corresponding shape memory alloy element (109a-109d) above a transformation temperature.
F16K 11/20 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by separate actuating members
F16K 11/22 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with two or more closure members not moving as a unit operated by separate actuating members with an actuating member for each valve, e.g. interconnected to form multiple-way valves
72.
OUTLET VALVE FOR USE WITH A PRESSURIZED FLUID CONTAINER
An outlet valve (700) adapted for use with a pressurized fluid container includes an outlet valve chamber (701) including an upper groove (722) and a lower groove (725), an outlet valve member (760) configured to move between substantially open and substantially closed positions in the outlet valve chamber (701 ), and a non-return member (780) configured to be retained in one of the upper groove (722) or the lower groove (725) in a snap-fit arrangement. When the non-return member (780) is retained in the upper groove (722) the non-return member (780) does not contact the outlet valve member (760). When the non-return member (780) is retained in the lower groove (725) the non-return member (780) blocks the outlet valve member (760) in the substantially open position.
A fill valve (200) adapted for use with a pressurized fluid container includes a fill port (112) configured to be in fluidic communication with the pressurized fluid container and a fill valve member (201) configured for selectively blocking the fill port (112) and configured to be non-openable after the fill valve member (201) has been moved to a blocking position that substantially closes the fill port (112). The fill valve member (201) includes a valve member body (210) and a break-away head (220) joined to the valve member body (210) by a breakable neck (228). The breakable neck (228) is configured to break when the fill valve member (201) is moved to a substantially fully closed position in the fill port (112).
A pressure regulator (500) is provided. The pressure regulator (500) comprises a housing (503), a fluid inlet (508) to receive a pressurized fluid at an inlet pressure, and a fluid outlet (510) to output the pressurized fluid at a regulated pressure. The pressure regulator (500) further includes a regulating piston (504) movable within the housing (503) to provide fluid communication between the fluid inlet (508) and the fluid outlet (510). The regulating piston (504) includes a first end (505) comprising a first cross- sectional width (D,) in fluid communication with the fluid inlet (508) and a second end (509) comprising a second cross-sectional width (D2) in fluid communication with the fluid outlet (510). The first and second cross-sectional widths (Dl5 D2) are sized such that the regulated pressure at the fluid outlet (510) is correlated to the inlet pressure at the fluid inlet (508).
A valve (201) is provided that comprises a housing (202) including a fluid inlet (332) and a fluid outlet (204). The valve (201) also includes one or more vibrating elements (409) configured to vibrate when energized. The valve (201) further comprises an amplifying plate (410) including a fluid passage (412) and one or more pressure-balancing apertures (413) in fluid communication with the fluid inlet (332), contacting the one or more vibrating elements (409). A sealing ball (407) is positioned between the fluid inlet (332) and the fluid passage (412).
F16K 1/14 - 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 with ball-shaped valve members
F16K 15/18 - Check valves with actuating mechanismCombined check valves and actuated valves
A locking pneumatic piston (100) is provided. The locking pneumatic piston (100) includes a piston rod (113) connected to a piston (120) located in a piston chamber (103) and extending out of the piston chamber (103). The locking pneumatic piston (100) further includes a locking seal (124) extending around and positioned at a circumferential surface (126) of the piston (120) and an internal pneumatic channel (127) extending through at least a lengthwise portion of the piston rod (113) and through the piston (120) to the locking seal (124). When a pneumatic locking pressure is provided to the internal pneumatic channel (127), the pneumatic locking pressure extends the locking seal (124) at least partially outward and away from the piston (120) and presses against the inner surface (104) of the piston chamber (103), substantially locking the piston (120) in place within the piston chamber (103).
A pinch valve (100) is provided. The pinch valve (100) includes a base (101). The pinch valve (100) further includes a deformable sleeve (405), including an aperture (406), coupled to the base (101). The pinch valve (100) further includes one or more shape memory alloy elements (203) coupled to the base (101) and extending around at least a portion of the deformable sleeve (405).
F16K 7/04 - Diaphragm cut-off apparatus, e.g. with a member deformed, but not moved bodily, to close the passage with tubular diaphragm constrictable by external radial force
F16K 31/02 - Operating meansReleasing devices electricOperating meansReleasing devices magnetic
A relief valve (100) is provided, including a floating piston (120) configured to move reciprocally in a piston chamber (103) in response to fluid pressure, a circumferential seal (124) located on the floating piston (120), a biasing device (130) configured to keep the floating piston (120) within a piston float movement range, wherein the fluid is held when the floating piston (120) is within the piston float movement range and the fluid is exhausted when the floating piston (120) exceeds the piston float movement range, and one or more relief grooves (107) formed in a sidewall (106) of the piston chamber (103). The one or more relief grooves (107) are configured to conduct fluid around the floating piston (120) and the circumferential seal (124) when the floating piston (120) is compressed to a predetermined relief location in the piston chamber (103).
F16K 17/04 - Safety valvesEqualising valves opening on surplus pressure on one sideSafety valvesEqualising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side spring-loaded
F16K 29/00 - Arrangements for movement of valve members other than for opening or closing the valve, e.g. for grinding-in, for preventing sticking
A differential pressure sensor (105) for determining a differential pressure value is provided. The differential pressure sensor (105) includes a selector valve (110) configured to receive a first pressure at a first location and a second pressure at a second location that is spaced-apart from the first location, a single-sided pressure sensor (120) coupled to the selector valve (110) and receiving either the first pressure or the second pressure, and a processing system (130) coupled to the single-sided pressure sensor (120) and configured to receive one or more first single-sided pressure measurements from the single-sided pressure sensor (120), subsequently receive one or more second single-sided pressure measurements from the single-sided pressure sensor (120), and generate the differential pressure value from the one or more first single-sided pressure measurements and the one or more second single-sided pressure measurements.
G01F 23/14 - 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 measurement of pressure
G06F 19/00 - Digital computing or data processing equipment or methods, specially adapted for specific applications (specially adapted for specific functions G06F 17/00;data processing systems or methods specially adapted for administrative, commercial, financial, managerial, supervisory or forecasting purposes G06Q;healthcare informatics G16H)
G01F 1/34 - 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
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
A magnetic core (210) for a solenoid valve is provided. The magnetic core (210) includes a first part (210a) defining a cavity (213). The first part (210a) is formed from a first material having a first magnetic performance. The magnetic core (210) also includes a second part (210b) positioned at least partially within the cavity (213). The second part (210b) is formed from a second material having a second magnetic performance that is higher than the first magnetic performance.
An adjustable pilot - actuated valve (230) is provided. The adjustable pilot - actuated valve (230) comprises a housing (331) forming a valve chamber (332), a first piston chamber (338), and a second piston chamber (340). The adjustable pilot - actuated valve (230) further includes a valve spool (333) movable within the valve chamber (332). A first piston (334) is movable within the first piston chamber (338) and includes a first side (334a) and a second side (334b) with the second side (334b) coupled to the valve spool (333). A second piston (335) is movable within the second piston chamber (340) and includes a first side (335a) and a second side (335b) with the second side (335b) coupled to the valve spool (333). The adjustable pilot - actuated valve (230) further includes a first pilot port (234) formed in the housing (331) to receive a first pilot pressure and is in fluid communication with the first side (334a) of the first piston (334) and a second pilot port (235) formed in the housing (331) to receive a second pilot pressure and is in fluid communication with the first side (335a) of the second piston (335). A bias port (236) is formed in the housing (333) to receive a bias pressure and is in fluid communication with the second side (334b) of the first piston (334).
F16K 11/07 - Multiple-way valves, e.g. mixing valvesPipe fittings incorporating such valvesArrangement of valves and flow lines specially adapted for mixing fluid with all movable sealing faces moving as one unit comprising only sliding valves with linearly sliding closure members with cylindrical slides
F16K 31/122 - Operating meansReleasing devices actuated by fluid the fluid acting on a piston
F15B 20/00 - Safety arrangements for fluid actuator systemsApplications of safety devices in fluid actuator systemsEmergency measures for fluid actuator systems
A valve sub-base (100) is provided. The valve sub-base (100) includes a coupling system (200). The valve sub-base (100) includes a female coupling member (106a) formed on a first side (151) of the valve sub-base (100). The valve sub-base (100) also includes a male coupling member (106b) formed on a second side (152) of the valve sub-base (100) and configured to engage a corresponding female coupling member (106a) on an adjoining valve sub-base (100) to couple two or more valve sub-bases (100).
A ball valve isolator (5) includes a housing (15), a ball valve (60), a first isolator (40), and a second isolator (41). The housing (15) is provided with a first flow passage (29) located between an inlet (30) and an outlet (31). The ball valve (60) that includes a ball portion (63) located in the first flow passage (29) and defines a second flow passage (65) that is aligned with the first flow passage (29) when the ball valve (60) is actuated to an open position. The first isolator (40) is located, at least in part, within the housing (15) and substantially blocks the inlet (30) when the first isolator (40) is actuated to a closed position. The second isolator (41) is located, at least in part, within the housing (15) and substantially blocks the outlet (31) when the second isolator (41) is actuated to a closed position.
F16K 43/00 - Auxiliary closure means in valves, which in case of repair, e.g. rewashering, of the valve, can take over the function of the normal closure meansDevices for temporary replacement of parts of valves for the same purpose
84.
Method and apparatus for controlling a fluid operated actuator
A positioner (102) for controlling a fluid operated actuator (101) including a first fluid chamber (109) and a second fluid chamber (110) is provided. The positioner (102) comprises a first fluid conduit (105) coupled to the first fluid chamber (109). The positioner (102) also comprises a second fluid conduit (106) coupled to the second fluid chamber (110). A differential pressure controller (240) provided in the positioner (102) is adapted to control a fluid supply to the first and second fluid conduits (105, 106) based on a differential pressure between the first and second fluid chamber (109, 110).
F15B 9/12 - Servomotors with follow-up action, i.e. in which the position of the actuated member conforms with that of the controlling member with servomotors of the reciprocatable or oscillatable type controlled by valves affecting the fluid feed or the fluid outlet of the servomotor in which both the controlling element and the servomotor control the same member influencing a fluid passage and are connected to that member by means of a differential gearing
G05D 3/12 - Control of position or direction using feedback
G05D 3/20 - Control of position or direction using feedback using a digital comparing device
A pressure regulator (100) is provided. The pressure regulator (100) includes various features that reduce the risk of internal leaking. The pressure regulator (100) includes a regulator body (101) including a fluid inlet (107) with a valve seat (106) and a fluid outlet (108) and a cap (102) coupled to the regulator body (101). The pressure regulator (100) also includes a diaphragm (103) with a first side (103a) exposed to the fluid inlet (107) and the fluid outlet (108) and a second side (103b) exposed to the cap (102). The diaphragm (103) can frictionally engage the regulator body (101) to form a fluid tight seal. Additionally, the diaphragm (103) may include a socket (118) formed in the diaphragm (103) and a valve member (105) including a valve stem (110) with a ball (118) that is adapted to engage the socket (118) formed in the diaphragm (103) in order to couple the valve member (105) to the diaphragm (103).
G05D 16/06 - Control of fluid pressure without auxiliary power the sensing element being a flexible member yielding to pressure, e.g. diaphragm, bellows, capsule
A method for partially stroking an emergency valve apparatus is provided. The emergency valve apparatus comprises an actuator (103) and a valve member (101). The apparatus is movable between a first position and a second position. The method comprises the step of initiating a partial stroke movement of the apparatus from the first position towards the second position. A parameter of the fluid acting on the apparatus is measured. Once the measured parameter reaches a threshold value, the partial stroke movement is reversed.
A valve (100) is provided. The valve (100) includes a base portion (10). The base portion (10) includes one or more solenoid coils (101A, 101B) and one or more cartridge receivers (104, 104') coupled to the one or more solenoid coils (101A, 101B). The valve (100) also includes one or more removable cartridges (103). A removable cartridge (103) of the one or more removable cartridges includes a magnetic core (210) and a movable armature (211). A removable cartridge (103) of the one or more removable cartridges is adapted to removably engage the one or more cartridge receivers (104, 104').
A multiple coil solenoid valve (100) is provided. The multiple coil solenoid valve comprises a first solenoid coil (101A) and at least a second solenoid coil (101B). One or more magnetic cores (210) are positioned at least partially between the first and second solenoid coils (101A, 101B). The multiple coil solenoid valve (100) also includes one or more movable armatures (211) movable between a first position and at least a second position. The one or more movable armatures (211) are positioned at least partially between the first and second solenoid coils (101A, 101B).
09 - Scientific and electric apparatus and instruments
Goods & Services
Machine parts, namely, cylinders and service kits for cylinders [ Solenoid valves; valves for controlling compressible and incompressible fluid, namely, electronic pilot valves and non-metal manual and mechanical inline valves ]
There is provided an pyrotechnic device whose combustion discharge gasses are utilized for the purpose of tyre inflation. There is also provided a wheel, tyre or inner tube, comprising such an pyrotechnic device.
B60C 23/00 - Devices for measuring, signalling, controlling, or distributing tyre pressure or temperature, specially adapted for mounting on vehiclesArrangement of tyre inflating devices on vehicles, e.g. of pumps or of tanksTyre cooling arrangements
B60C 19/00 - Tyre parts or constructions not otherwise provided for
A two-part valve (100) is provided according to the invention. The two-part valve (100) includes a valve body (104) including a valve mechanism (103), with the valve mechanism (103) including an actuation member (107), a valve flange (105) formed on the valve body (104), a valve actuator (123) configured to couple to the valve body (104), with the valve actuator (123) including an actuator shaft (126) configured to couple to the actuation member (107) of the valve mechanism (103), an actuator flange (124) formed on the valve actuator (123), and a clamp configured to clamp the actuator flange (124) to the valve flange (105), thereby removably affixing the valve actuator (123) to the valve body (104).
F16K 31/04 - Operating meansReleasing devices electricOperating meansReleasing devices magnetic using a motor
F16K 31/05 - Operating meansReleasing devices electricOperating meansReleasing devices magnetic using a motor specially adapted for operating hand-operated valves or for combined motor and hand operation
A valve (100) is provided according to an embodiment of the invention. The valve (100) comprises a body (102) including a plurality of ports (204, 205, 206). The valve (100) also comprises a valve actuator (150) positioned within the body (102). The valve actuator (150) includes a slider (110) and one or more shape memory alloy elements (112a, 112b). The one or more shape memory alloy elements (112a, 112b) are coupled to at least one side (113, 114) of the slider (110). The slider (110) is movable between a first position and at least a second position upon energizing at least one of the shape memory alloy elements (112a, 112b) of the one or more shape memory alloy elements ( 112a, 112b) in order to actuate the valve (100).
A valve (100), including a fluid inlet (102) and a fluid outlet (103) formed in a housing (101) is provided. The valve (100) includes a valve seal (209) and a resilient member (207). The resilient member (207) is coupled to the valve seal (209). The valve (100) can also include one or more shape memory alloy component (206) or another electrically actuated component that is coupled to at least a first end (214) of the resilient member (207).
A differential pressure sensor (105) for determining a differential pressure value is provided. The differential pressure sensor (105) includes a selector valve (110) configured to receive a first pressure at a first location and a second pressure at a second location that is spaced-apart from the first location, a single-sided pressure sensor (120) coupled to the selector valve (110) and receiving either the first pressure or the second pressure, and a processing system (130) coupled to the single-sided pressure sensor (120) and configured to receive one or more first single-sided pressure measurements from the single-sided pressure sensor (120), subsequently receive one or more second single-sided pressure measurements from the single-sided pressure sensor (120), and generate the differential pressure value from the one or more first single-sided pressure measurements and the one or more second single-sided pressure measurements.
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
G01L 15/00 - Devices or apparatus for measuring two or more fluid pressure values simultaneously
95.
Devices including a mechanochromatic material for indicating pressure
The present invention relates to devices that include a mechanochromatic material (10) which changes color according to a pressure exerted on the device. As a result, the mechanochromatic material (10) functions as an indicator of pressure exerted on the device. A user can view the mechanochromatic material (10) to determine whether the pressure exerted on the device exceeds a threshold pressure, whereat a color change will occur in the mechanochromatic material (10).
A locking system (103) for a valve (100) is provided. The locking system (103) includes a lever (105) coupled to a lever housing (108) and the valve (100). The lever (105) is configured to actuate the valve (100) by moving between a first position and at least a second position. The locking system (103) includes a locking pin (106) that extends from the lever (105). A first locking pin seat is formed in the lever housing (108). The locking pin seat is sized and located to accept at least a portion of the locking pin (106).
F16K 35/02 - Means to prevent accidental or unauthorised actuation to be locked or disconnected by means of a push or pull
G05G 1/04 - Controlling members for hand-actuation by pivoting movement, e.g. levers
G05G 5/06 - Means for preventing, limiting or returning the movements of parts of a control mechanism, e.g. locking controlling member for holding members in one or a limited number of definite positions only
97.
METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING A FLUID OPERATED ACTUATOR
A positioner (102) for controlling a fluid operated actuator (101) including a first fluid chamber (109) and a second fluid chamber (110) is provided. The positioner (102) comprises a first fluid conduit (105) coupled to the first fluid chamber (109). The positioner (102) also comprises a second fluid conduit (106) coupled to the second fluid chamber (110). A differential pressure controller (240) provided in the positioner (102) is adapted to control a fluid supply to the first and second fluid conduits (105, 106) based on a differential pressure between the first and second fluid chamber (109, 110).
A positive completion coupler insert (100) configured to be inserted into a coupler (150) is provided according to the invention. The coupler insert (100) includes a conduit support insert (110) configured to be retained in a coupler bore (151) of the coupler (150) and a conduit support (140) configured to fit into and be retained by the conduit support insert (110). The conduit support (140) is configured to generate a first audible sound when inserted to a first insertion point in the conduit support insert (110) and is configured to generate a second audible sound when inserted to a second insertion point.
F16L 37/096 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of hooks hinged about an axis
B60T 17/04 - Arrangement of piping, valves in the piping, e.g. cut-off valves, couplings or air hoses
F16L 37/092 - Couplings of the quick-acting type in which the connection between abutting or axially-overlapping ends is maintained by locking members combined with automatic locking by means of elements wedged between the pipe and the frusto-conical surface of the body of the connector
B01D 53/04 - Separation of gases or vapoursRecovering vapours of volatile solvents from gasesChemical or biological purification of waste gases, e.g. engine exhaust gases, smoke, fumes, flue gases or aerosols by adsorption, e.g. preparative gas chromatography with stationary adsorbents
A method for partially stroking an emergency valve apparatus is provided. The emergency valve apparatus comprises an actuator (103) and a valve member (101). The apparatus is movable between a first position and a second position. The method comprises the step of initiating a partial stroke movement of the apparatus from the first position towards the second position. A parameter of the fluid acting on the apparatus is measured. Once the measured parameter reaches a threshold value, the partial stroke movement is reversed.
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
