An ultrasonic multivariable process transmitter includes an ultrasonic transmitter configured to transmit a pulse of input ultrasonic vibrations into a proximal surface of a wall. The pulse propagates through the wall and reflects from a distal surface to form a reflected pulse of output ultrasonic vibrations. An ultrasonic receiver receives pulses of ultrasonic vibrations at the proximal surface. Processing circuitry correlates the received reflected pulse of output ultrasonic vibrations with changes in the surface of the wall. The received pulses are further a function of a process variable of a process related to a process fluid in contact with a surface of the wall. An output indicative of the process variable of the process is provided.
An ultrasonic multivariable process transmitter (4) includes an ultrasonic transmitter (68) configured to transmit a pulse of input ultrasonic vibrations into a proximal surface (24) of a wall. The pulse propagates through the wall and reflects from a distal surface (32) to form a reflected pulse of output ultrasonic vibrations. An ultrasonic receiver (70) receives pulses of ultrasonic vibrations at the proximal surface (24). Processing circuitry (62) correlates the received reflected pulse of output ultrasonic vibrations with changes in the surface of the wall. The received pulses are further a function of a process variable of a process related to a process fluid in contact with a. surface of the wall. An output indicative of the process variable of the process is provided.
G01F 1/66 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en mesurant la fréquence, le déphasage, le temps de propagation d'ondes électromagnétiques ou d'autres types d'ondes, p. ex. en utilisant des débitmètres à ultrasons
G01K 11/24 - Mesure de la température basée sur les variations physiques ou chimiques, n'entrant pas dans les groupes , , ou utilisant la mesure d'effets acoustiques de la vitesse du son
G01L 11/06 - Mesure de la pression permanente, ou quasi permanente d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent par des moyens non prévus dans les groupes ou par des moyens acoustiques des moyens ultrasonores
A process variable sensor system is provided. The process variable sensor system includes a process variable sensor configured to couple to a process, wherein the process variable sensor has an electrical characteristic that varies with the process variable. A controller is operably coupled to the process variable sensor and is configured to measure the electrical characteristic. A sensor communication module is coupled to the controller and configured to transport raw measurement data over Ethernet APL for processing. A process display, a process configuration device, and a virtual field device are also provided.
G05B 13/02 - Systèmes de commande adaptatifs, c.-à-d. systèmes se réglant eux-mêmes automatiquement pour obtenir un rendement optimal suivant un critère prédéterminé électriques
H04L 67/12 - Protocoles spécialement adaptés aux environnements propriétaires ou de mise en réseau pour un usage spécial, p. ex. les réseaux médicaux, les réseaux de capteurs, les réseaux dans les véhicules ou les réseaux de mesure à distance
A system for modifying a virtual field device is provided. The system includes a processor having memory that when executed causes the processor to provide a virtual field device selection user interface element configured to receive user selection of a virtual field device. The processor also provides a modification user interface element configured to receive user selection of at least one modification relative to the selected virtual field device. The processor also provides an execute updated virtual field device user interface element configured to receive user input and responsively execute the updated virtual field device. A computer-implemented method of modifying a virtual field device is also provided. A system for creating a time-synchronized virtual field device is also provided.
G06F 3/0484 - Techniques d’interaction fondées sur les interfaces utilisateur graphiques [GUI] pour la commande de fonctions ou d’opérations spécifiques, p. ex. sélection ou transformation d’un objet, d’une image ou d’un élément de texte affiché, détermination d’une valeur de paramètre ou sélection d’une plage de valeurs
G06Q 20/12 - Architectures de paiement spécialement adaptées aux systèmes de commerce électronique
6.
TRANSDUCER COIL FOR A VIBRATING FLUID METER AND RELATED METHOD OF MANUFACTURE
According to an embodiment, a method of manufacturing a coil is provided. The method comprises the steps of insulating a wire, winding the insulated wire into a coil, and penetrating the coil with an infiltration material. The infiltration material is thermally processed to form a penetrating coating that substantially comprises silica.
G01F 1/84 - Débitmètres massiques du type Coriolis ou gyroscopique
G01F 15/00 - Détails des appareils des groupes ou accessoires pour ces derniers, dans la mesure où de tels accessoires ou détails ne sont pas adaptés à ces types particuliers d'appareils, p. ex. pour l'indication à distance
A method of manufacturing a coil is provided. The method comprises providing an ultrasonic bath and filling the ultrasonic bath with an infiltration material. A coil is provided and immersed in the ultrasonic bath. The coil is substantially fully penetrated with the infiltration material. The infiltration material is dried to form a penetrating coating that substantially comprises silica.
G01F 1/84 - Débitmètres massiques du type Coriolis ou gyroscopique
G01F 15/00 - Détails des appareils des groupes ou accessoires pour ces derniers, dans la mesure où de tels accessoires ou détails ne sont pas adaptés à ces types particuliers d'appareils, p. ex. pour l'indication à distance
A system for creating a virtual field device is provided. The system includes a processor having memory that when executed causes the processor to provide a sensor selection user interface element configured to receive user selection of at least one process sensor providing high-speed, unfiltered measurement data. The processor also provides a processing selection user interface element configured to receive user selection of at least one processing action to perform on the high-speed, unfiltered measurement data to generate a process output. The processor also provides an output selection user interface element configured to receive user selection of at least one remote device to which the process output is communicated. A computer-implemented method of creating a virtual field device is also provided.
A uniquely identified industrial equipment (1300) of a controller-peripheral network (200) is provided. The uniquely identified industrial equipment (1300) includes electronics (1320) comprising a processor (1321) configured to communicate with a controller-peripheral network (200) and a memory (1322) communicatively coupled to the processor (1321). The memory (1322) is defined by the controller-peripheral network (200) and configured to store a unique identification obtained from a decentralized network (410) external to the controller-peripheral network (200).
H04L 9/32 - Dispositions pour les communications secrètes ou protégéesProtocoles réseaux de sécurité comprenant des moyens pour vérifier l'identité ou l'autorisation d'un utilisateur du système
H04L 9/30 - Clé publique, c.-à-d. l'algorithme de chiffrement étant impossible à inverser par ordinateur et les clés de chiffrement des utilisateurs n'exigeant pas le secret
A process variable sensor system (200) is provided. The process variable sensor system (200) includes a process variable sensor (204) configured to couple to a process, wherein the process variable sensor has an electrical characteristic that varies with the process variable. A controller (206) is operably coupled to the process variable sensor (204) and is configured to measure the electrical characteristic. A sensor communication module (208) is coupled to the controller (206) and configured to transport raw measurement data over Ethernet APL for processing. A process actuator (250), a process display (300), a process configuration device (400), and a virtual field device are also provided.
H04L 67/12 - Protocoles spécialement adaptés aux environnements propriétaires ou de mise en réseau pour un usage spécial, p. ex. les réseaux médicaux, les réseaux de capteurs, les réseaux dans les véhicules ou les réseaux de mesure à distance
G05B 19/418 - Commande totale d'usine, c.-à-d. commande centralisée de plusieurs machines, p. ex. commande numérique directe ou distribuée [DNC], systèmes d'ateliers flexibles [FMS], systèmes de fabrication intégrés [IMS], productique [CIM]
G01D 21/02 - Mesure de plusieurs variables par des moyens non couverts par une seule autre sous-classe
H04L 67/75 - Services réseau en affichant sur l'écran de l'utilisateur les conditions du réseau ou d'utilisation
A method and apparatus for manufacturing a coil (322) is provided. An infiltration material (400) is provided. A coil (322) comprising a bobbin (320') that further comprises apertures (524) in a core (324) thereof is provided. The core (324) of the bobbin (320") is wound with coil windings (329). Under pressure, the infiltration material (400) flows through the apertures (514) in the core (324), and substantially fully penetrates the coil windings (329) with the (400) infiltration material. The infiltration material (400) is dried to form a penetrating coating.
G01F 1/84 - Débitmètres massiques du type Coriolis ou gyroscopique
G01F 15/00 - Détails des appareils des groupes ou accessoires pour ces derniers, dans la mesure où de tels accessoires ou détails ne sont pas adaptés à ces types particuliers d'appareils, p. ex. pour l'indication à distance
A field device (102) for an industrial process (108) includes field device circuitry (122), an APL communication circuit (112), and a power circuit (134). The power circuit (134) includes a power regulator (160) configured to regulate DC power that powers the field device circuitry (122) and the APL communication circuit (112), a main power sensor (144) configured to generate a main power signal (147) that corresponds to the DC power, a voltage shunt regulator (148) configured to divert excess power to a circuit common (152), and an excess power sensor (162) configured to generate an excess power signal (164) that corresponds to a magnitude of the excess power. The power regulator (160) adjusts the DC power based on the main power signal (147) and the excess power signal (164).
H04L 12/413 - Réseaux à ligne bus avec commande décentralisée avec accès aléatoire, p. ex. accès multiple avec détection de porteuse et détection de collision [CSMA-CD]
16.
ETHERNET-APL FIELD DEVICE HAVING REDUCED ENERGY CONSUMPTION
A field device for an industrial process includes field device circuitry, an APL communication circuit, and a power circuit. The power circuit includes a power regulator configured to regulate DC power that powers the field device circuitry and the APL communication circuit, a main power sensor configured to generate a main power signal that corresponds to the DC power, a voltage shunt regulator configured to divert excess power to a circuit common, and an excess power sensor configured to generate an excess power signal that corresponds to a magnitude of the excess power. The power regulator adjusts the DC power based on the main power signal and the excess power signal.
A Coriolis flowmeter (5) is provided, the Coriolis flowmeter (5) comprising flow conduits (103A, 103B), having a driver (104), and pick-off sensors (105, 105′) connected thereto. A meter electronics (20) is configured to drive the driver (104) to oscillate the flow conduits (103 A, 103B), and to receive signals from the pick-off sensors (105, 105′). The meter electronics (20) is configured to capture voltages for both the pick-off sensors (105, 105′) and determine a PORATIO and determine whether the PORATIO falls within a predetermined POLIMIT. The presence of an external magnetic field is indicated if the PORATIO falls outside the predetermined POLIMIT.
A Coriolis flowmeter (5) is provided, the Coriolis flowmeter (5) comprising flow conduits (103A, 103B), having a driver (104), and pick-off sensors (105, 105′) connected thereto. A meter electronics (20) is configured to drive the driver (104) to oscillate the flow conduits (103 A, 103B), and to receive signals from the pick-off sensors (105, 105′). The meter electronics (20) is configured to capture voltages for both the pick-off sensors (105, 105′) and determine a PORATIO and determine whether the PORATIO falls within a predetermined POLIMIT. The presence of an external magnetic field is indicated if the PORATIO falls outside the predetermined POLIMIT, wherein the meter electronics (20) is configured to access a PO ratio to flowrate shift correlation and calculate a compensated flowrate that is corrected for errors induced by the external magnetic field using the PO ratio to flowrate shift correlation if the presence of an external magnetic is detected.
A system for processing vehicle speed data is disclosed that includes a plurality of speed data systems operating on one or more electronic devices, each speed data system configured to detect vehicle speeds, to generate vehicle speed data for each vehicle and to transmit the vehicle speed data to a central data processing system. The central data processing system operating on one or more electronic devices and configured to receive the vehicle speed data, to transmit user interface control data to a remote device, and to process the vehicle speed data as a function of user-entered data from the remote device to generate a display that incorporates the processed speed data.
G08G 1/052 - Détection du mouvement du trafic pour le comptage ou la commande avec des dispositions pour déterminer la vitesse ou l'excès de vitesse
G01S 13/92 - Radar ou systèmes analogues, spécialement adaptés pour des applications spécifiques pour la commande du trafic pour la mesure de la vitesse
H04W 4/029 - Services de gestion ou de suivi basés sur la localisation
A sonic- or ultrasonic flowmeter (200) is disclosed, comprising a body (202) with a machined cylindrically hollow bore configured to be connected to a pipeline, allowing fluid flow through the bore. The body (202) includes a first connector (204) at a first end (206) and a second connector (208) at a second end (210). The flowmeter (200) features meter electronics (220) with an interface section (222) and an acquisition section (224). The meter electronics (220) interface with sensors (235) to determine the degree of fluid flow through the pipeline based on signals from the sensors (235). The acquisition module (234) of the acquisition section (224) communicates with the sensors (235) and is mounted in a recess formed in an external flat region of the body (202). An enclosure form (236) is directly and sealedly attached to the body (202), circumscribing the acquisition module (234). The interface electronics (232) of the interface section (222) are housed in an upper enclosure (226), which is coupled to the enclosure form (236).
G01F 1/66 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en mesurant la fréquence, le déphasage, le temps de propagation d'ondes électromagnétiques ou d'autres types d'ondes, p. ex. en utilisant des débitmètres à ultrasons
G01F 1/667 - Dispositions de transducteurs pour les débitmètres à ultrasonsCircuits pour faire fonctionner les débitmètres à ultrasons
A flowmeter is provided that includes a sensor assembly and meter electronics configured to detect a containment failure within a flowmeter case. One or more flow tubes and a drive mechanism are coupled to the one or more flow tubes and oriented to induce a drive mode therein. A pair of pickoff sensors is coupled to the flow tubes and configured to measure a vibrational response induced by the drive mechanism. At least one strain gage is inside the case, and configured to detect strain. The meter electronics is connected to the drive mechanism and the at least one strain gage, and are connected in series. The meter electronics is configured to measure a resistance of the strain gage, and compare the resistance to a baseline resistance. A primary containment failure is indicated if the resistance of the strain gage is different from the baseline resistance by a predetermined amount.
G01F 1/84 - Débitmètres massiques du type Coriolis ou gyroscopique
G01F 15/14 - Revêtements, p. ex. avec un matériau spécial
G01L 1/22 - Mesure des forces ou des contraintes, en général en mesurant les variations de la résistance ohmique des matériaux solides ou des fluides conducteurs de l'électricitéMesure des forces ou des contraintes, en général en faisant usage des cellules électrocinétiques, c.-à-d. des cellules contenant un liquide, dans lesquelles un potentiel électrique est produit ou modifié par l'application d'une contrainte en utilisant des jauges de contrainte à résistance
An industrial transmitter includes a lower housing having a recess configured to receive an electronics module, the lower housing also having at least one mounting feature formed integrally therein. An electronics module is disposed within the recess. A cover is coupled to the lower housing to hermetically seal the electronics module within the lower housing and the cover. An transmitter includes an inline housing having a first end and a second end, the inline housing having an integral mounting feature configured to receive a captured nut and position the captured nut in alignment with a mounting aperture of the mounting feature. An electronics module is disposed within the inline housing.
H04L 67/12 - Protocoles spécialement adaptés aux environnements propriétaires ou de mise en réseau pour un usage spécial, p. ex. les réseaux médicaux, les réseaux de capteurs, les réseaux dans les véhicules ou les réseaux de mesure à distance
H04Q 9/00 - Dispositions dans les systèmes de commande à distance ou de télémétrie pour appeler sélectivement une sous-station à partir d'une station principale, sous-station dans laquelle un appareil recherché est choisi pour appliquer un signal de commande ou pour obtenir des valeurs mesurées
23.
CHROMATOGRAPHY WITH RETENTION TIME FEEDBACK CONTROL
A gas chromatograph (100) for analyzing content of a gas sample includes a sample gas inlet receiving the sample gas and a carrier gas source (114) providing a carrier gas. A separation column (120) having an inlet and an outlet. A sample valve (112) injects the sample gas and the carrier gas into the separation column (120) inlet at a pressure. Individual component gases in the sample gas separate as they move through the column (120), and each individual component gas exits the outlet at a component gas retention time which is a function of the individual component gas and the pressure. A detector (122) detects individual component gases as they exit the separation column (120) outlet. A controller (108) coupled to the detector (122) identifies the individual component gases based upon the component gas retention time. The controller (108) calibrates the pressure based upon a component gas retention time.
A temperature transmitter assembly (100) includes a sensor (150) and measurement circuitry (110). The sensor (150) includes a first conductor (154), a second conductor (156), and a third conductor (158) configured to provide leads for two thermocouples (160,164). The first conductor (154) and the third conductor (158) are leads for the first thermocouple (160) and have a first measurement point at a first location. The second conductor (156) and the third conductor (158) are leads for the second thermocouple (164) and have a second measurement point at a second location a distance from the first location at a surface of a process conduit (192). The measurement circuity (110) includes three terminals (104,106,108), a first terminal (104) for the first conductor (154), a second terminal (106) for the second conductor (156), and a third terminal (108) for the third conductor (158). The measurement circuity (110) is configured to determine an output related to a temperature at each thermocouple measurement point, the output indicative of a wiring state of the three conductors (154,156,158) to the three terminals (104,106,108).
A thermal conductivity detector for a gas chromatograph is provided. The thermal conductivity detector includes a circular thermal conductivity detector body (500) having a sidewall (502) and a top surface (504). A plurality of gas flow paths is formed in the circular thermal conductivity body. Each gas flow path includes a gas inlet (506) disposed on the sidewall and a gas outlet (508) disposed on the sidewall. The gas inlet (506) and the gas outlet (508) extend inwardly from the sidewall (502). Each gas flow path is in fluidic communication with a thermistor mounting hole (510), the thermistor mounting hole (510) extending from the top surface (504) of the thermal conductivity detector body (500). A process gas chromatograph (100) using the thermal conductivity detector is also provided.
G01N 25/18 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par l'utilisation de moyens thermiques en recherchant la conductivité thermique
G01K 7/22 - Mesure de la température basée sur l'utilisation d'éléments électriques ou magnétiques directement sensibles à la chaleur utilisant des éléments résistifs l'élément étant une résistance non linéaire, p. ex. une thermistance
An industrial transmitter (100) includes a lower housing (106) having a recess configured to receive an electronics module (104), the lower housing (106) also having at least one mounting feature (110) formed integrally therein. An electronics module (104) is disposed within the recess. A cover (102) is coupled to the lower housing (106) to hermetically seal the electronics module (104) within the lower housing (106) and the cover (102). An transmitter includes an inline housing (700) having a first end (702) and a second end (704), the inline housing (700) having an integral mounting feature (710) configured to receive a captured nut (724) and position the captured nut (724) in alignment with a mounting aperture (728) of the mounting feature (710). An electronics module is disposed within the inline housing (700).
A thermal conductivity detector for a gas chromatograph is provided. The thermal conductivity detector includes a circular thermal conductivity detector body having a sidewall and a top surface. A plurality of gas flow paths is formed in the circular thermal conductivity body. Each gas flow path includes a gas inlet disposed on the sidewall and a gas outlet disposed on the sidewall. The gas inlet and the gas outlet extend inwardly from the sidewall. Each gas flow path is in fluidic communication with a thermistor mounting hole, the thermistor mounting hole extending from the top surface of the thermal conductivity detector body. A process gas chromatograph using the thermal conductivity detector is also provided.
G01N 30/62 - Détecteurs spécialement adaptés à cet effet
B01D 53/02 - Séparation de gaz ou de vapeursRécupération de vapeurs de solvants volatils dans les gazÉpuration chimique ou biologique des gaz résiduaires, p. ex. gaz d'échappement des moteurs à combustion, fumées, vapeurs, gaz de combustion ou aérosols par adsorption, p. ex. chromatographie préparatoire en phase gazeuse
A multiport gas chromatograph piston valve includes a first plate, a first diaphragm, a second plate, a second diaphragm, a plurality of pistons, and a third plate. The first plate has a bottom surface and includes a plurality of analytical gas ports. The first diaphragm is disposed adjacent the bottom surface of the first plate. The first diaphragm includes a gas flow path in fluidic communication with the plurality of analytical gas ports. The second plate has a plurality of apertures therethrough. The plurality of pistons, each piston having a base and a cylindrical portion that is configured to be slidably received by a respective aperture in the second plate, are disposed such that the bases of the pistons are in substantially one plane when the valve is not actuated. A second diaphragm includes a first plurality of gas pockets and a second plurality of gas pockets, wherein the first plurality of gas pockets are disposed adjacent a first set of pistons, and the second plurality of gas pockets are disposed adjacent a second set of pistons. The third plate includes a first gas activation port and a second gas activation port, the first gas activation port being fluidically coupled to the first plurality of gas pockets, and wherein the second gas activation port is coupled to the second plurality of gas pockets.
A gas chromatograph for analyzing content of a gas sample includes a sample gas inlet receiving the sample gas and a carrier gas source providing a carrier gas. A separation column having an inlet and an outlet. A sample valve injects the sample gas and the carrier gas into the separation column inlet at a pressure. Individual component gases in the sample gas separate as they move through the column, and each individual component gas exits the outlet at a component gas retention time which is a function of the individual component gas and the pressure. A detector detects individual component gases as they exit the separation column outlet. A controller coupled to the detector identifies the individual component gases based upon the component gas retention time. The controller calibrates the pressure based upon a component gas retention time.
A temperature transmitter assembly includes a sensor and measurement circuitry. The sensor includes a first conductor, a second conductor, and a third conductor configured to provide leads for two thermocouples. The first conductor and the third conductor are leads for the first thermocouple and have a first measurement point at a first location. The second conductor and the third conductor are leads for the second thermocouple and have a second measurement point at a second location a distance from the first location at a surface of a process conduit. The measurement circuitry includes three terminals, a first terminal for the first conductor, a second terminal for the second conductor, and a third terminal for the third conductor. The measurement circuitry is configured to determine an output related to a temperature at each thermocouple measurement point, the output indicative of a wiring state of the three conductors to the three terminals.
G01R 31/55 - Test de lignes pour déceler des connexions incorrectes
G01K 1/02 - Moyens d’indication ou d’enregistrement spécialement adaptés aux thermomètres
G01K 7/02 - Mesure de la température basée sur l'utilisation d'éléments électriques ou magnétiques directement sensibles à la chaleur utilisant des éléments thermo-électriques, p. ex. des thermocouples
A multiport gas chromatograph piston valve (200) includes a first plate (206), a first diaphragm (254), a second plate (208), a second diaphragm (250), a plurality of pistons (220), and a third plate (210). The first plate (206) has a bottom surface and includes a plurality of analytical gas ports. The first diaphragm (254) is disposed adjacent the bottom surface of the first plate (206). The first diaphragm (254) includes a gas flow path in fluidic communication with the plurality of analytical gas ports. The second plate (208) has a plurality of apertures therethrough. The plurality of pistons (220), each piston having a base (224) and a cylindrical portion (222) that is configured to be slidably received by a respective aperture (228) in the second plate (208), are disposed such that the bases (224) of the pistons (220) are in substantially one plane when the valve (200) is not actuated. A second diaphragm (250) includes a first plurality of gas pockets (230) and a second plurality of gas pockets (232), wherein the first plurality of gas pockets (230) are disposed adjacent a first set of pistons (220), and the second plurality of gas pockets (232) are disposed adjacent a second set of pistons (220). The third plate (210) includes a first gas activation port (216) and a second gas activation port (218), the first gas activation port (216) being fluidically coupled to the first plurality of gas pockets (230), and wherein the second gas activation port (218) is coupled to the second plurality of gas pockets (232).
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Radar detectors; Radar displays; Radar object detectors for use on vehicles; Radar antennas; Radar machines and apparatus; Radar jamming apparatus; Radar reflector apparatus; Radar receivers with amplifiers; Downloadable computer application software for mobile phones and other portable digital devices, namely, software for use with radar detection, camera recognition, and data collection systems for monitoring road, vehicle, and traffic data Radar detection; Providing online non-downloadable computer networking software; Providing online non-downloadable workflow management software; Providing a web site featuring temporary use of non-downloadable software for use with radar detection, camera recognition, and data collection systems for monitoring road, vehicle, and traffic data; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software and applications for use with radar detection, camera recognition, and data collection systems for monitoring road, vehicle, and traffic data
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
Radar detectors; Radar displays; Radar object detectors for use on vehicles; Radar guns for sporting events; Radar guns for police work; Radar antennas; Radar machines and apparatus; Radar jamming apparatus; Radar reflector apparatus; Radar receivers with amplifiers; Downloadable computer application software for mobile phones and other portable digital devices, namely, software for use with radar detection, camera recognition, and data collection systems for monitoring road, vehicle, and traffic data Radar detection; Providing online non-downloadable computer networking software; Providing online non-downloadable workflow management software; Providing a web site featuring temporary use of non-downloadable software for use with radar detection, camera recognition, and data collection systems for monitoring road, vehicle, and traffic data; Providing temporary use of on-line non-downloadable software and applications for use with radar detection, camera recognition, and data collection systems for monitoring road, vehicle, and traffic data
A thermocouple assembly includes a first thermocouple wire and a second thermocouple wire. A body is configured to electrically isolate the first and second thermocouple wires from each other. A metallized cap is provided having a conductive inner surface. The body is engaged within the metallized cap to urge the first and second thermocouple wires into contact with the conductive inner surface of the metallized cap. The first thermocouple wire, second thermocouple wire and conductive inner surface of the metallized cap form a thermocouple.
G01K 7/06 - Mesure de la température basée sur l'utilisation d'éléments électriques ou magnétiques directement sensibles à la chaleur utilisant des éléments thermo-électriques, p. ex. des thermocouples l'objet à mesurer ne formant pas l'un des matériaux thermo-électriques les matériaux thermo-électriques étant disposés l'un à l'intérieur de l'autre avec la jonction à une extrémité exposée à l'objet, p. ex. du genre à gaine
A remote seal system includes a process fluid diaphragm, a mechanical link, and a fill fluid diaphragm. The process fluid diaphragm has a first side configured for exposure to a process fluid and a second side, opposite the first side, that is configured to contact the mechanical link. The mechanical link in contact with the second side of the process diaphragm. The fill fluid diaphragm has a first side in contact with the mechanical link and a second side configured for exposure to a remote seal fill fluid.
A thermocouple assembly (100) includes a first thermocouple wire (106) and a second thermocouple wire (108). A body (104) is configured to electrically isolate the first (106) and second (108) thermocouple wires from each other. A metallized cap (102) is provided having a conductive inner surface (110). The body (104) is engaged within the metallized cap (102) to urge the first (106) and second (108) thermocouple wires into contact with the conductive inner surface (110) of the metallized cap (102). The first thermocouple wire (106), second thermocouple wire (108) and conductive inner surface (110) of the metallized cap (102) form a thermocouple.
G01K 7/02 - Mesure de la température basée sur l'utilisation d'éléments électriques ou magnétiques directement sensibles à la chaleur utilisant des éléments thermo-électriques, p. ex. des thermocouples
G01K 1/08 - Dispositifs de protection, p. ex. étuis
A remote seal system (200) includes a process fluid diaphragm (206), a mechanical link (210), and a fill fluid diaphragm (262). The process fluid diaphragm (206) has a first side configured for exposure to a process fluid and a second side, opposite the first side, that is configured to contact the mechanical link (210). The mechanical link (210) is in contact with the second side of the process diaphragm. The fill fluid diaphragm (262) has a first side in contact with the mechanical link (210) and a second side configured for exposure to a remote seal fill fluid (264).
G01L 9/00 - Mesure de la pression permanente, ou quasi permanente d’un fluide ou d’un matériau solide fluent par des éléments électriques ou magnétiques sensibles à la pressionTransmission ou indication par des moyens électriques ou magnétiques du déplacement des éléments mécaniques sensibles à la pression, utilisés pour mesurer la pression permanente ou quasi permanente d’un fluide ou d’un matériau solide fluent
A differential pressure fluid flow meter measures flow of a fluid based upon a differential pressure. An orifice plate is selected from a plurality of orifice plates configured to be positioned between upstream and the downstream taps in the conduit. Four evenly spaced circular orifices allow the flow of fluid there through and create the differential pressure which is a function of fluid flow rate. Xdc is a distance in a direction perpendicular to an axis of the conduit from the nearest outer circumference of the circular orifices to a projection of a center of the downstream tap on the flat orifice plate. Xed is a distance between outer circumferences of two opposed circular orifices. Rb is a ratio of the diameter that locates the centers of the four circular orifices and the interior diameter of the conduit. Xdc and Xed are each a function of Rb.
G01F 1/36 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques en mesurant la pression ou la différence de pression la pression ou la différence de pression étant produite par une contraction de la veine fluide
G01F 1/50 - Moyens de correction ou de compensation
G01F 1/34 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques en mesurant la pression ou la différence de pression
G01F 1/40 - Détails de structure des dispositifs de contraction de la veine fluide
G01F 15/18 - Supports ou moyens de raccordement pour les compteurs
G01F 1/50 - Moyens de correction ou de compensation
G01F 25/10 - Test ou étalonnage des appareils pour la mesure du volume, du débit volumétrique ou du niveau des liquides, ou des appareils pour compter par volume des débitmètres
41.
Squeegee Attachment Assembly And Vacuum Accessory Including Same
A vacuum accessory includes a nozzle body and a squeegee attachment assembly. The squeegee attachment assembly includes a housing selectively connectable to the nozzle body and defining a suction inlet and a squeegee assembly rotatably connected to the housing such that the squeegee assembly is rotatable relative to the suction inlet. The squeegee assembly is at least partially disposed within the suction inlet and rotatable between a forward position, in which the squeegee assembly occludes a forward side of the suction inlet, and a rearward position, in which the squeegee assembly occludes a rearward side of the suction inlet.
A47L 11/40 - Éléments ou parties constitutives des machines non prévus dans les groupes , ou non limités à un de ces groupes, p. ex. poignées, dispositions des interrupteurs, bords, amortisseurs ou leviers
A flowmeter is provided that includes a sensor assembly and meter electronics configured to detect a containment failure within a flowmeter case. One or more flow tubes and a drive mechanism are coupled to the one or more flow tubes and oriented to induce a drive mode therein. A pair of pickoff sensors is coupled to the flow tubes and configured to measure a vibrational response induced by the drive mechanism. At least one strain gage is inside the case, and configured to detect strain. The meter electronics is connected to the drive mechanism and the at least one strain gage, and are connected in series. The meter electronics is configured to measure a resistance of the strain gage, and compare the resistance to a baseline resistance. A primary containment failure is indicated if the resistance of the strain gage is different from the baseline resistance by a predetermined amount.
G01F 1/84 - Débitmètres massiques du type Coriolis ou gyroscopique
G01F 15/14 - Revêtements, p. ex. avec un matériau spécial
G01L 1/22 - Mesure des forces ou des contraintes, en général en mesurant les variations de la résistance ohmique des matériaux solides ou des fluides conducteurs de l'électricitéMesure des forces ou des contraintes, en général en faisant usage des cellules électrocinétiques, c.-à-d. des cellules contenant un liquide, dans lesquelles un potentiel électrique est produit ou modifié par l'application d'une contrainte en utilisant des jauges de contrainte à résistance
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Isolating diaphragms sold as components of pressure measurement transmitters used to separate pressure sensors used in the transmitters from abrasive or corrosive process materials in enclosed conduits and containers used in industrial processes; Isolating diaphragms sold as components of industrial level measurement transmitters used to separate level sensors used in the transmitters from abrasive or corrosive process materials in enclosed conduits and containers used in industrial processes
A method of pressure compensation of a fluid flow parameter is provided. The method comprises receiving a measured pipeline pressure value of a fluid in a pipeline, and determining, based on the measured pipeline pressure value, a pressure for determining a pressure compensated fluid flow parameter value.
Emerson Process Management Valve Automation, Inc. (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Zhang, Toni
Jones, Stephen
Minervini, Leo
Abrégé
An actuator for a valve can include a torque module and a drive module that is configured to transmit rotational force from the torque module to a valve member (e.g., to selectively open and close the valve by rotating a flow control element thereof). A torque-sensing system can include a sensor element configured to detect a deformation of at least one of the torque module or the drive module, to monitor torque applied by the actuator to the valve.
F16K 31/528 - Moyens mécaniques d'actionnement à manivelle, excentrique ou came à ergot et encoche
F16K 37/00 - Moyens particuliers portés par ou sur les soupapes ou autres dispositifs d'obturation pour repérer ou enregistrer leur fonctionnement ou pour permettre de donner l'alarme
A step assembly that includes a side bar configured to be coupled to a vehicle; and a step that includes two step couplers that are spaced apart and configured to attach the step to the side bar, each of the step couplers comprising a ring that encircles the side bar. The step comprises a bridge connecting the two step couplers.
A method for adaptive curve fitting is provided. The method includes obtaining a relational data ordered sequence relating an inferred parameter to one or more measurable parameters, fitting a first function to the relational data ordered sequence over a first range of the relational data ordered sequence, determining a measured value of the one or more measurable parameters, using the first function to determine an estimated value of the inferred parameter based on the measured value of the one or more measurable parameters, selecting a second range of the relational data ordered sequence based on the estimated value of the inferred parameter, wherein the second range is shorter than the first range, and fitting a second function to the second range of the relational data ordered sequence over a second range of the relational data ordered sequence.
G06F 17/17 - Évaluation de fonctions par des procédés d'approximation, p. ex. par interpolation ou extrapolation, par lissage ou par le procédé des moindres carrés
G01N 11/00 - Recherche des propriétés d'écoulement des matériaux, p. ex. la viscosité, la plasticitéAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant les propriétés d'écoulement
A method of two-source flow control for batch processing is provided. The method includes flowing a concentrate and a dilutant into a mixing tank, measuring a flow rate of the concentrate and continuously accumulating the measured flow rate of the concentrate, and measuring a flow rate of the dilutant and continuously accumulating the measured flow rate of the dilutant. The method also includes at least one of discontinuing the flow of the concentrate when the accumulated measured flow rate of the concentrate is equal to a desired total amount of concentrate, and discontinuing the flow of the dilutant when the accumulated measured flow rate of the dilutant is equal to a desired total amount of dilutant.
A thermal interface circuit and a method for operating the same includes a controller, a thermocouple and a thermocouple signal conditioner coupled to the controller using two wires comprising a voltage input and a ground. The controller provides a first voltage to the signal conditioner. The signal conditioner receives a voltage from the thermocouple and generates a conditioned voltage corresponding to the voltage from the thermocouple. The signal conditioner reduces the first voltage by the conditioned voltage to form a sensing voltage. The controller determines a temperature output signal at the controller based on the sensing voltage.
G01K 7/14 - Dispositions pour modifier la caractéristique de sortie, p. ex. linéarisation
G01K 1/024 - Moyens d’indication ou d’enregistrement spécialement adaptés aux thermomètres pour l’indication à distance
G01K 7/02 - Mesure de la température basée sur l'utilisation d'éléments électriques ou magnétiques directement sensibles à la chaleur utilisant des éléments thermo-électriques, p. ex. des thermocouples
57.
ESTIMATING AND DETERMINING A STEADY STATE CONDITION OF A PROCESS
A method for estimating a time related to a steady state condition of a process is provided. The method comprises obtaining time domain parameter data of a continuing process converging to the steady state condition, fitting a function to the time domain parameter data, and determining an intersection time where the function intersects with an estimated steady state parameter value.
G05B 13/02 - Systèmes de commande adaptatifs, c.-à-d. systèmes se réglant eux-mêmes automatiquement pour obtenir un rendement optimal suivant un critère prédéterminé électriques
G05B 17/02 - Systèmes impliquant l'usage de modèles ou de simulateurs desdits systèmes électriques
G05B 11/06 - Commandes automatiques électriques dans lesquelles le signal de sortie représente une fonction continue de l'écart par rapport à la valeur désirée, c.-à-d. commande continue
A method for sensing gases using a semiconductor diode laser is disclosed. The method comprises: applying an electrical current pulse to a semiconductor diode laser thereby to cause the laser to produce a laser output pulse, wherein the application of the electrical pulse to the semiconductor diode laser causes an increase in temperature such that the produced laser output pulse comprises a continuous wavelength chirp over a wavelength range; providing the produced laser output pulse to the gas sample region, wherein at least part of the wavelength range of the wavelength chirp is used as a wavelength scan; and detecting optical output from the gas sample region, wherein the wavelength chirp is caused, at least in part, by the increase in temperature of the laser induced by the applied electrical pulse, and wherein the electrical current pulse comprises an electrical pulse length, or duration, of at least 5 microseconds and/or wherein the length of the electrical current pulse causes the increase in temperature to slow over the length of the current pulse thereby causing the rate of change of the continuous wavelength chirp to continuously slow over the length of the pulse from a first initial rate to a second, slower rate, and wherein the detection and/or further sampling of the optical output is performed at the second, slower rate.
G01N 21/39 - CouleurPropriétés spectrales, c.-à-d. comparaison de l'effet du matériau sur la lumière pour plusieurs longueurs d'ondes ou plusieurs bandes de longueurs d'ondes différentes en recherchant l'effet relatif du matériau pour les longueurs d'ondes caractéristiques d'éléments ou de molécules spécifiques, p. ex. spectrométrie d'absorption atomique en utilisant des lasers à longueur d'onde réglable
G01N 21/3504 - CouleurPropriétés spectrales, c.-à-d. comparaison de l'effet du matériau sur la lumière pour plusieurs longueurs d'ondes ou plusieurs bandes de longueurs d'ondes différentes en recherchant l'effet relatif du matériau pour les longueurs d'ondes caractéristiques d'éléments ou de molécules spécifiques, p. ex. spectrométrie d'absorption atomique en utilisant la lumière infrarouge pour l'analyse des gaz, p. ex. analyse de mélanges de gaz
G01N 21/359 - CouleurPropriétés spectrales, c.-à-d. comparaison de l'effet du matériau sur la lumière pour plusieurs longueurs d'ondes ou plusieurs bandes de longueurs d'ondes différentes en recherchant l'effet relatif du matériau pour les longueurs d'ondes caractéristiques d'éléments ou de molécules spécifiques, p. ex. spectrométrie d'absorption atomique en utilisant la lumière infrarouge en utilisant la lumière de l'infrarouge proche
A contacting-type conductivity sensor is provided. The sensor includes a first electrode configured to contact a liquid and a second electrode configured to contact the liquid. The second electrode has a first end and a second end. A first conductor is coupled to the first electrode, a second conductor coupled to the first end of the second electrode, and a third conductor coupled to the second end of the second electrode. The contacting-type conductivity sensor is configured to provide a conductivity measurement of liquid using the first and second conductor and is configured to provide a corrosion diagnostic using the second conductor and the third conductor. A conductivity measurement system using the sensor is provided along with a method of using the sensor.
A method for sensing gases using a semiconductor diode laser, the method comprising: applying an electrical current pulse to a semiconductor diode laser thereby to cause the laser to produce a laser output pulse, wherein the application of the electrical pulse to the semiconductor diode laser causes an increase in temperature such that the produced laser output pulse comprises a continuous wavelength chirp over a wavelength range; providing the produced laser output pulse to the gas sample region, wherein at least part of the wavelength range of the wavelength chirp is used as a wavelength scan; and detecting optical output from the gas sample region, wherein the wavelength chirp is caused, at least in part, by the increase in temperature of the laser induced by the applied electrical pulse, wherein the electrical current pulse comprises an electrical pulse length, or duration, of at least 5 microseconds and/or wherein the length of the electrical current pulse causes the increase in temperature to slow over the length of the current pulse thereby causing the rate of change of the continuous wavelength chirp to continuously slow over the length of the pulse from a first initial rate to a second, slower rate, and wherein the detection and/or further sampling of the optical output is performed at the second, slower rate.
G01N 21/31 - CouleurPropriétés spectrales, c.-à-d. comparaison de l'effet du matériau sur la lumière pour plusieurs longueurs d'ondes ou plusieurs bandes de longueurs d'ondes différentes en recherchant l'effet relatif du matériau pour les longueurs d'ondes caractéristiques d'éléments ou de molécules spécifiques, p. ex. spectrométrie d'absorption atomique
G01N 33/00 - Recherche ou analyse des matériaux par des méthodes spécifiques non couvertes par les groupes
63.
CONTACTING-TYPE CONDUCTIVITY SENSOR WITH CORROSION DIAGNOSTIC
A contacting-type conductivity sensor (100) is provided. The sensor (100) includes a first electrode (104) configured to contact a liquid and a second electrode (106) configured to contact the liquid. The second electrode has a first end and a second end. A first conductor (122) is coupled to the first electrode (104), a second conductor (130) is coupled to the first end of the second electrode (106), and a third conductor (126) is coupled to the second end of the second electrode. The contacting-type conductivity sensor (100) is configured to provide a conductivity measurement of liquid using the first and second conductor and is configured to provide a corrosion diagnostic using the second conductor and the third conductor. A conductivity measurement system using the sensor (100) is provided along with a method (200) of using the sensor.
A flowmeter is provided that includes a sensor assembly (10) and a meter electronics (20). The flowmeter further has one or more flow tubes (130, 130′) and a drive mechanism (180) coupled to the flow tubes (130, 130′) and oriented to induce a drive mode vibration therein. A pair of pickoff sensors (170L, 170R) is coupled to the flow tubes (130, 130′), and is configured to measure a vibrational response induced by the drive mechanism (180). At least one strain gage (200A, 200B) is coupled to the sensor assembly (10), and configured to detect a strain in the sensor assembly (10). The meter electronics (20) is connected to the drive mechanism (180) and the strain gage (200A, 200B) in series. The meter electronics (20) is configured to detect frequencies at which changes in strain are occurring.
A system and method for calculating an estimated power and energy consumption of a flowmeter (5) are provided. A flowmeter (5) having meter electronics (20) is configured to send a vibratory signal to a driver (104) and receive signals from the pickoffs (105, 105'), and calculate a first operating condition of the flowmeter, such as a mass flow rate of the fluid flowing through the flowmeter (5), Meter electronics (20) is in communication with an energy consumption unit (316) that receives a mass flow rate, receives a second operating condition, calculates an estimated pressure loss (Pa) through the flowmeter (5), calculates an estimated power loss (kW) of the flowmeter, and calculates an estimated energy consumption (kWh) of the flowmeter (5). A notification is provided on a display for at least one of the estimated power loss, the estimated energy consumption, the estimated operating cost, and a recommendation report.
A first terminal connector (300) comprises a component member (302) comprising a component member surface (322) with a first terminal post (306) oriented substantially perpendicular to the component member surface (322), and a cap member (304) comprising a cap member surface (324) and a first borehole (310) oriented substantially perpendicular from the cap member surface (324), the first borehole (310) including a bevel volume (328) configured to compress a plurality of windings from one or more wires (332, 334a, 334b) wound around the first terminal post (306) together between the component member surface (322) and the bevel volume (328) when the first terminal post (306) is inserted into the first borehole (310). A second terminal connector (500) comprises a component member (502) comprising a component member surface (522), and a cap member (504) comprising a cap member surface (524), wherein a first groove (550) is positioned on one of the component member surface (522) or the cap member surface (524), a first tongue (556) protruding from the other of the cap member surface (524) or the component member surface (522), and the first tongue (556) including a bevel volume (528) along a ridge of the first tongue (556) configured to compress one or more wires between the first groove (550) and the bevel volume (528) of the first tongue (556) when the first tongue (556) is inserted into the first groove (550).
H01F 5/04 - Dispositions des connexions électriques aux bobines, p. ex. fils de connexion
G01F 1/84 - Débitmètres massiques du type Coriolis ou gyroscopique
H01F 5/02 - Bobines d'induction enroulées sur des supports non magnétiques, p. ex. mandrins
H01F 41/076 - Formation de prises ou de bornes lors de l’enroulement, p. ex. par enveloppement ou par brasage du fil sur les broches, ou en formant directement des bornes à partir du fil
68.
ESTIMATING A HYDROGEN LOADING INDUCED CHANGE IN A VIBRATORY METER
A method for estimating a hydrogen loading induced change in a vibratory meter is provided. The method comprises determining a pressure and a temperature of hydrogen exposed to a vibratory element of the vibratory meter. The method also comprises calculating, based on the pressure and the temperature of the hydrogen, a concentration of the hydrogen in the vibratory element and adjusting a calibration coefficient of the vibratory meter based on the calculated concentration of the hydrogen in the vibratory element.
G01F 25/10 - Test ou étalonnage des appareils pour la mesure du volume, du débit volumétrique ou du niveau des liquides, ou des appareils pour compter par volume des débitmètres
G01F 1/84 - Débitmètres massiques du type Coriolis ou gyroscopique
An intrinsically-safe battery assembly for field devices, the intrinsically-safe battery assembly includes an intrinsically-safe battery and polymeric chassis. In an example, the polymeric chassis is removably coupled to the intrinsically-safe battery and has at least one retention mechanism configured to engage the intrinsically-safe battery. In another example, the polymeric structure has at least one battery ejection mechanism configured to eject the intrinsically-safe battery. A field device is also provided.
H01M 50/264 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports avec des moyens de fixation, p. ex. des serrures pour des cellules ou des batteries, p. ex. cadres périphériques, courroies ou tiges
G01K 1/024 - Moyens d’indication ou d’enregistrement spécialement adaptés aux thermomètres pour l’indication à distance
H01M 50/202 - Boîtiers ou cadres autour du boîtier primaire d’une seule cellule ou d’une seule batterie
H01M 50/247 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports spécialement adaptés aux dispositifs portatifs, p. ex. aux téléphones portables, aux ordinateurs, aux outils à main ou aux stimulateurs cardiaques
An intrinsically-safe battery assembly (200) for field devices, includes an intrinsically-safe battery (206) and polymeric chassis (204). In an example, the polymeric chassis (204) is removably coupled to the intrinsically-safe battery (206) and has at least one retention mechanism (224, 226) configured to engage the intrinsically-safe battery (206). In another example, the polymeric structure (204) has at least one battery ejection (228) mechanism configured to eject the intrinsically-safe battery (206). A field device (100) is also provided.
H01M 50/242 - MonturesBoîtiers secondaires ou cadresBâtis, modules ou blocsDispositifs de suspensionAmortisseursDispositifs de transport ou de manutentionSupports caractérisés par les propriétés physiques des boîtiers ou des bâtis, p. ex. dimensions adaptés pour protéger les batteries contre les vibrations, les collisions ou le gonflement
A method for time-synchronization in a fluid flow system is provided. The method includes obtaining time-synchronizing parameter values of a fluid flow associated with a first fluid flow device, the first fluid flow device being spaced apart from a second fluid flow device with a distance and determining, based on the time¬ synchronizing parameter values of the fluid flow associated with the first fluid flow device, a time-difference corresponding to the distance.
G01F 15/00 - Détails des appareils des groupes ou accessoires pour ces derniers, dans la mesure où de tels accessoires ou détails ne sont pas adaptés à ces types particuliers d'appareils, p. ex. pour l'indication à distance
G01F 1/84 - Débitmètres massiques du type Coriolis ou gyroscopique
73.
NON-METALLIC ISOLATOR SYSTEMS FOR INDUSTRIAL PROCESS PRESSURE TRANSMITTERS
A pressure transmitter 105 includes a process connector 102 configured to mount to a process vessel that carries a process fluid, a process pressure sensor 111 and an isolator plug 114 coupled to the process connector 102 and configured to house the process pressure sensor 111. The isolator plug 114 includes at least one internal fluid filled cavity 106 that is in fluidic contact with the process pressure sensor 111. At least one transfer mount 110 made of a metallic material is coupled to the isolator plug 114. The transfer mount 110 includes an internal fluid filled cavity 156 that is in fluid communication with the internal fluid filled cavity 106 of the isolator plug 114. At least one isolation diaphragm 108 exposed to the process fluid in the process connector 102 is coupled to the transfer mount 110 and configured to transfer process pressure to the internal fluid filled cavities 106/156 of the transfer mount 110 and the isolator plug 114 and to the process pressure sensor 111.
G01L 19/00 - Détails ou accessoires des appareils pour la mesure de la pression permanente ou quasi permanente d'un milieu fluent dans la mesure où ces détails ou accessoires ne sont pas particuliers à des types particuliers de manomètres
G01L 19/04 - Moyens pour compenser les effets des variations de température
G01L 19/06 - Moyens pour empêcher la surcharge ou l'influence délétère du milieu à mesurer sur le dispositif de mesure ou vice versa
A pressure transmitter includes a process connector configured to mount to a process vessel that carries a process fluid, a process pressure sensor and an isolator plug coupled to the process connector and configured to house the process pressure sensor. The isolator plug includes at least one internal fluid filled cavity that is in fluidic contact with the process pressure sensor. At least one transfer mount made of a metallic material is coupled to the isolator plug. The transfer mount includes an internal fluid filled cavity that is in fluid communication with the internal fluid filled cavity of the isolator plug. At least one isolation diaphragm exposed to the process fluid in the process connector is coupled to the transfer mount and configured to transfer process pressure to the internal fluid filled cavities of the transfer mount and the isolator plug and to the process pressure sensor.
Systems, apparatus, articles of manufacture, and methods are disclosed to generate a pulse waveform from a tachometer signal. An example apparatus disclosed herein includes machine readable instructions, and programmable circuitry to at least one of instantiate or execute the machine readable instructions to access a signal output by a tachometer monitoring machinery having a rotating component, determine, based on a first property of the signal, a first pulse threshold candidate for the signal, determine whether the first pulse threshold candidate satisfies a testing criterion, generate a second pulse threshold candidate after determining the first pulse threshold candidate does not satisfy the testing criterion, the second pulse threshold candidate based on (1) a second property of the signal or (2) a modification to the first pulse threshold candidate, determine whether the second pulse threshold candidate satisfies the testing criterion, and generate a pulse waveform based on the second pulse threshold candidate after determining the second pulse threshold candidate satisfies the testing criterion.
G01P 3/481 - Dispositifs caractérisés par l'utilisation de moyens électriques ou magnétiques pour mesurer la vitesse angulaire en mesurant la fréquence du courant ou de la tension engendrés de signaux ayant la forme d'impulsions
G01P 3/42 - Dispositifs caractérisés par l'utilisation de moyens électriques ou magnétiques
G01P 1/07 - Dispositifs indicateurs, p. ex. pour l'indication à distance
77.
PRESSURE TRANSMITTER WITH MULTI-RANGE PRESSURE SENSOR
A pressure transmitter for sensing a pressure of a process fluid in an industrial process includes a pressure sensor body fluidically coupled to the process fluid configured to receive an applied pressure related to a pressure of the process fluid. The pressure sensor body has a high pressure region configured to deform in response to the applied pressure and a low pressure region configured to deform in response to the applied pressure. A high range resistor bridge circuit is mounted in the high pressure region having a powered node, a common node and an output node and has a resistance which changes in response to pressure applied to the high pressure region. A low range resistor bridge circuit is mounted in the low pressure region and has a powered node, a common node and an output node and having a resistance which changes in response to pressure applied to the low pressure region. A pressure output circuit couples to the output node of the high range resistor bridge and the output node of the low range resistor bridge and provides an output related to the applied pressure based upon a voltage difference between the output node of the high range resistor bridge and the output node of the low range resistor bridge.
G01L 9/04 - Mesure de la pression permanente, ou quasi permanente d’un fluide ou d’un matériau solide fluent par des éléments électriques ou magnétiques sensibles à la pressionTransmission ou indication par des moyens électriques ou magnétiques du déplacement des éléments mécaniques sensibles à la pression, utilisés pour mesurer la pression permanente ou quasi permanente d’un fluide ou d’un matériau solide fluent en faisant usage des variations de la résistance ohmique, p. ex. de potentiomètre de jauges de contrainte à résistance
78.
PROCESS VARIABLE TRANSMITTER WITH CRYOGENIC TEMPERATURE SENSOR
A process variable transmitter for sensing a cryogenic temperature in an industrial process includes a cryogenic temperature sensor configured to be thermally coupled to an industrial process. The cryogenic temperature sensor has an electrical resistance which changes in response to changes in a cryogenic temperature and the industrial process is at the cryogenic temperature. Resistance measurement circuitry is electrically coupled to the cryogenic temperature sensor and measures a sensor resistance over a resistance range and responsively provides an output related to temperature based upon the measured resistance. Transmitter output circuitry coupled to the measurement circuitry to transmits information related to the cryogenic temperature to a remote location. The cryogenic temperature sensor comprises a polycrystalline silicon sensor including a dopant such that the cryogenic temperature sensor has an electrical resistance which changes over a cryogenic temperature range which is within the sensor resistance range of the measurement circuitry.
G01K 7/18 - Mesure de la température basée sur l'utilisation d'éléments électriques ou magnétiques directement sensibles à la chaleur utilisant des éléments résistifs l'élément étant une résistance linéaire, p. ex. un thermomètre à résistance de platine
G01K 1/024 - Moyens d’indication ou d’enregistrement spécialement adaptés aux thermomètres pour l’indication à distance
The present disclosure relates to a thermowell (152, 200) that includes a process mount (114, 208, 244) and a cylindrical member (206, 252) The process mount (114, 208, 244) is configured to mount to a process intrusion. The cylindrical member (206, 252) is configured to be exposed to a process fluid and includes a plurality of bores (302, 304, 260, 262, 266, 268, 270, 272, 274, 276, 278, 280, 288, 290, 292) extending therein. Each bore is configured to receive a separate temperature sensor assembly (202, 204, 246, 248, 250). A temperature measurement system (150) is also provided.
G01K 1/14 - SupportsDispositifs de fixationDispositions pour le montage de thermomètres en des endroits particuliers
G01K 7/02 - Mesure de la température basée sur l'utilisation d'éléments électriques ou magnétiques directement sensibles à la chaleur utilisant des éléments thermo-électriques, p. ex. des thermocouples
80.
METHODS AND APPARATUS TO GENERATE A PULSE WAVEFORM FROM A TACHOMETER SIGNAL
Systems, apparatus, articles of manufacture, and methods are disclosed to generate a pulse waveform from a tachometer signal. An example apparatus disclosed herein includes machine readable instructions, and programmable circuitry to at least one of instantiate or execute the machine readable instructions to access a signal output by a tachometer monitoring machinery having a rotating component, determine, based on a first property of the signal, a first pulse threshold candidate for the signal, determine whether the first pulse threshold candidate satisfies a testing criterion, generate a second pulse threshold candidate after determining the first pulse threshold candidate does not satisfy the testing criterion, the second pulse threshold candidate based on (1) a second property of the signal or (2) a modification to the first pulse threshold candidate, determine whether the second pulse threshold candidate satisfies the testing criterion, and generate a pulse waveform based on the second pulse threshold candidate after determining the second pulse threshold candidate satisfies the testing criterion.
A fluid flow obstruction component for a process fluid flow measurement device is located in a fluid flow conduit and includes an upstream wall having a planar upstream surface and a downstream wall having a planar downstream surface that couples to the upstream surface along an apex. The apex includes a flat surface that extends from an upstream apex edge to a downstream apex edge. The upstream apex edge intersects with the upstream wall and the downstream apex edge intersects with the downstream wall.
G01F 1/36 - Mesure du débit volumétrique ou du débit massique d'un fluide ou d'un matériau solide fluent, dans laquelle le fluide passe à travers un compteur par un écoulement continu en utilisant des effets mécaniques en mesurant la pression ou la différence de pression la pression ou la différence de pression étant produite par une contraction de la veine fluide
82.
OBSTRUCTION COMPONENT FOR A PROCESS FLUID FLOW MEASUREMENT DEVICE
A fluid flow obstruction component for a process fluid flow measurement device is located in a fluid flow conduit and includes an upstream wall having a planar upstream surface and a downstream wall having a planar downstream surface that couples to the upstream surface along an apex. The apex includes a flat surface that extends from an upstream apex edge to a downstream apex edge. The upstream apex edge intersects with the upstream wall and the downstream apex edge intersects with the downstream wall.
A pressure transmitter for sensing a pressure of a process fluid in an industrial process includes a pressure sensor body fluidically coupled to the process fluid configured to receive an applied pressure related to a pressure of the process fluid. The pressure sensor body has a high pressure region configured to deform in response to the applied pressure and a low pressure region configured to deform in response to the applied pressure. A high range resistor bridge circuit is mounted in the high pressure region having a powered node, a common node and an output node and has a resistance which changes in response to pressure applied to the high pressure region. A low range resistor bridge circuit is mounted in the low pressure region and has a powered node, a common node and an output node and having a resistance which changes in response to pressure applied to the low pressure region. A pressure output circuit couples to the output node of the high range resistor bridge and the output node of the low range resistor bridge and provides an output related to the applied pressure based upon a voltage difference between the output node of the high range resistor bridge and the output node of the low range resistor bridge.
G01L 9/00 - Mesure de la pression permanente, ou quasi permanente d’un fluide ou d’un matériau solide fluent par des éléments électriques ou magnétiques sensibles à la pressionTransmission ou indication par des moyens électriques ou magnétiques du déplacement des éléments mécaniques sensibles à la pression, utilisés pour mesurer la pression permanente ou quasi permanente d’un fluide ou d’un matériau solide fluent
G01L 9/02 - Mesure de la pression permanente, ou quasi permanente d’un fluide ou d’un matériau solide fluent par des éléments électriques ou magnétiques sensibles à la pressionTransmission ou indication par des moyens électriques ou magnétiques du déplacement des éléments mécaniques sensibles à la pression, utilisés pour mesurer la pression permanente ou quasi permanente d’un fluide ou d’un matériau solide fluent en faisant usage des variations de la résistance ohmique, p. ex. de potentiomètre
84.
PROCESS VARIABLE TRANSMITTER WITH CRYOGENIC TEMPERATURE SENSOR
A process variable transmitter for sensing a cryogenic temperature in an industrial process includes a cryogenic temperature sensor configured to be thermally coupled to an industrial process. The cryogenic temperature sensor has an electrical resistance which changes in response to changes in a cryogenic temperature and the industrial process is at the cryogenic temperature. Resistance measurement circuitry is electrically coupled to the cryogenic temperature sensor and measures a sensor resistance over a resistance range and responsively provides an output related to temperature based upon the measured resistance. Transmitter output circuitry coupled to the measurement circuitry to transmits information related to the cryogenic temperature to a remote location. The cryogenic temperature sensor comprises a polycrystalline silicon sensor including a dopant such that the cryogenic temperature sensor has an electrical resistance which changes over a cryogenic temperature range which is within the sensor resistance range of the measurement circuitry.
G01K 7/22 - Mesure de la température basée sur l'utilisation d'éléments électriques ou magnétiques directement sensibles à la chaleur utilisant des éléments résistifs l'élément étant une résistance non linéaire, p. ex. une thermistance
A thermowell includes a process mount and a cylindrical member. The process mount is configured to mount to a process intrusion. The cylindrical member is configured to be exposed to a process fluid and includes a plurality of bores extending therein. Each bore is configured to receive a separate temperature sensor assembly. A redundant process fluid temperature measurement system is also provided.
A timer-based fault protection circuit (100) is provided, which comprises a high voltage line (102) configured to electrically couple to a first terminal of an intrinsically safe load (ISL), a low voltage line (104) configured to electrically couple to a second terminal of the intrinsically safe load (ISL), a voltage limiter (110) and a delay/LIP enable circuit (120) electrically coupled to the high voltage line (102) and the low voltage line (104) electrically parallel to the intrinsically safe load (ISL), and a switchable low impedance path (130) electrically coupled to the high voltage line (102) and the low voltage line (104) in a shunt configuration relative to the intrinsically safe load (ISL). The voltage limiter (110) is communicatively coupled to the delay/LIP enable circuit (120) and configured to provide a signal to the delay/LIP enable circuit (120) and the delay/LIP enable circuit (120) is communicatively coupled to the switchable low impedance path (130) and configured to provide a signal to the switchable low impedance path (130).
H02H 3/02 - Circuits de protection de sécurité pour déconnexion automatique due directement à un changement indésirable des conditions électriques normales de travail avec ou sans reconnexion Détails
H02H 9/04 - Circuits de protection de sécurité pour limiter l'excès de courant ou de tension sans déconnexion sensibles à un excès de tension
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Wireless asset and condition monitors; wireless
communication software platform for asset and condition
monitoring; wireless communication modules for asset and
condition monitoring; sensors for asset and condition
monitoring; wireless repeaters for asset and condition
monitoring; wireless asset and condition monitoring devices
and associated data communication equipment, namely,
wireless transmitters and wireless communication gateways
for communicating with transmitters/computers/hosts/servers;
wireless transmitters for reporting data collected from
asset and conditioning monitoring apparatus; instruments for
wireless asset and condition monitoring; sensors for asset
and condition monitoring and a connected wireless
transceiver; wireless asset and condition monitors for
monitoring process variables, assets or conditions including
corrosion, liquid level, VIR (voltage current and
resistance), valve position, humidity, vibration, viscosity,
power, pH, conductivity, and acoustic.
A transducer assembly 200 for a vibrating meter 5 having meter electronics 20 is provided according to an embodiment. The transducer assembly 200 comprises a coil portion 204A comprising a coil bobbin 220 and a coil 222 wound around the coil bobbin 220. A magnet portion 204B comprises a magnet. The coil portion 204A and the magnet portion 204B are constrained in both the x and y axis of travel, such that the coil portion 204A is prevented from colliding with the magnet portion 204B.
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
Produits et services
Ultrasonic welding machines; ultrasonic welders; ultrasonic soldering machines. Power supplies; electrical controls for soldering and welding machines; electronic controls for soldering and welding machines; controls for monitoring and controlling soldering and welding machines; welders, namely, ultrasonic welding devices.
94.
USING PARAMETERS OF SENSOR SIGNALS PROVIDED BY A SENSOR ASSEMBLY TO VERIFY THE SENSOR ASSEMBLY
A meter electronics (20) for using parameters of sensor signals provided by a sensor assembly (10) verify the sensor assembly (10) is provided. The meter electronics (20) comprises an interface (301) communicatively coupled to the sensor assembly (10), the interface (301) being configured to receive two sensor signals (100) and a processing system (302) communicatively coupled to the interface (301). The processing system (302) is configured to calculate a sensor signal parameter relationship value between the two sensor signals (100) and compare the calculated sensor signal parameter relationship value between the two sensor signals (100) with a baseline sensor signal parameter relationship value between the two sensor signals (100).
G01F 25/10 - Test ou étalonnage des appareils pour la mesure du volume, du débit volumétrique ou du niveau des liquides, ou des appareils pour compter par volume des débitmètres
G01F 1/84 - Débitmètres massiques du type Coriolis ou gyroscopique
95.
GEARBOX FOR A VALVE, A WORM GEAR ASSEMBLY, A WORM WHEEL, A SLEEVE, A METHOD TO MANUFACTURATE A WORM GEAR ASSEMBLY
EMERSON PROCESS MANAGEMENT, VALVE AUTOMATION, INC. (USA)
Inventeur(s)
Chame, Dharmpal
Abrégé
Gearboxes with insertable sleeves for valve connections are described herein. An example gearbox includes a housing and a gear in the housing. The gear has a central opening defined by an inner surface of the gear. The inner surface has a first portion of a threaded fastener bore. The gearbox also includes a sleeve in the central opening of the gear. The sleeve has a first axial end, a second axial end, and an outer side surface between the first and second axial ends. The sleeve defines a keyed opening to receive a stem or shaft of the valve. The outer side surface of the sleeve has a second portion of the threaded fastener bore. The first portion and the second portion are aligned to form the threaded fastener bore. The gearbox further includes a threaded fastener screwed into the threaded fastener bore to couple the gear and the sleeve.
F16H 1/16 - Transmissions à engrenages pour transmettre un mouvement rotatif sans engrenages à mouvement orbital comportant uniquement deux organes engrenés dont les axes ne sont pas parallèles comportant une vis sans fin et une roue à vis sans fin
F16H 55/12 - Organes dentésVis sans fin le corps ou la jante étant constitués d'éléments amovibles
F16H 55/22 - Organes dentésVis sans fin pour transmissions à arbres se croisant, en particulier vis sans fin, engrenages à vis sans fin
F16K 31/53 - Moyens mécaniques d'actionnement à engrenage
A manifold inset (415i, 1015i, 1115i) is provided. The manifold inset (415i, 1015i, 1115i) including a manifold inset interface (415ic, 1015ic, 1115ic) configured to interface with a manifold body (415b) and a fluid flow surface (415ip, 1015ip, 1115ip) extending to the manifold inset interface (415ic, 1015ic, 1115ic).
F16L 41/03 - Ensembles de branchements, p. ex. d'une seule pièce, soudés à l'autogène, rivetés comportant des pièces d'assemblage pour quatre tuyaux ou plus
G01F 1/84 - Débitmètres massiques du type Coriolis ou gyroscopique
A system for processing vehicle speed data is disclosed that includes a plurality of speed data systems operating on one or more electronic devices, each speed data system configured to detect vehicle speeds, to generate vehicle speed data for each vehicle and to transmit the vehicle speed data to a central data processing system. The central data processing system operating on one or more electronic devices and configured to receive the vehicle speed data, to transmit user interface control data to a remote device, and to process the vehicle speed data as a function of user-entered data from the remote device to generate a display that incorporates the processed speed data.
G08G 1/01 - Détection du mouvement du trafic pour le comptage ou la commande
G01S 13/92 - Radar ou systèmes analogues, spécialement adaptés pour des applications spécifiques pour la commande du trafic pour la mesure de la vitesse
G08G 1/052 - Détection du mouvement du trafic pour le comptage ou la commande avec des dispositions pour déterminer la vitesse ou l'excès de vitesse
H04W 4/029 - Services de gestion ou de suivi basés sur la localisation
98.
CONTROLLING A VISCOSITY OF FUEL IN A FUEL CONTROL SYSTEM WITH A VIBRATORY METER
A method of controlling a viscosity of fuel in a fuel control system with a vibratory meter is provided. The method includes providing the fuel to the vibratory meter, measuring a property of the fuel with the vibratory meter, and generating a signal based on the measured property of the fuel. The method also includes providing the signal to a temperature control unit configured to control the temperature of the fuel provided to the vibratory meter.
G01N 11/16 - Recherche des propriétés d'écoulement des matériaux, p. ex. la viscosité, la plasticitéAnalyse des matériaux en déterminant les propriétés d'écoulement en déplaçant un corps à l'intérieur du matériau en mesurant l'effet d'amortissement sur un corps oscillant
F02D 33/00 - Commande non électrique de l'alimentation en combustible ou en air comburant, non prévue ailleurs
F02D 41/00 - Commande électrique de l'alimentation en mélange combustible ou en ses constituants
F02D 41/06 - Dispositions de circuits pour produire des signaux de commande introduisant des corrections pour des conditions particulières de fonctionnement pour le démarrage ou le réchauffage du moteur
F02M 37/00 - Appareils ou systèmes pour transférer le combustible liquide des réservoirs de stockage aux carburateurs ou aux injecteursDispositions d'épuration du combustible liquide spécialement conçues pour les moteurs à combustion interne ou aménagées sur ceux-ci
G01F 1/84 - Débitmètres massiques du type Coriolis ou gyroscopique
A method for totalizing a flow rate of a multi-phase/single-phase flow is provided. The method comprises detecting that a liquid flow is being measured and switching a totalizing of the multi-phase/single-phase flow from an estimated gas mass flow rate of a precedent multi-phase flow to an estimated gas mass flow rate of the liquid flow.
G01F 15/075 - Intégration pour obtenir le débit total, p. ex. en utilisant un mécanisme intégrateur actionné mécaniquement en utilisant des moyens d'intégration actionnés électriquement
G01F 1/74 - Dispositifs pour la mesure du débit d'un matériau fluide ou du débit d'un matériau solide fluent en suspension dans un autre fluide
G01F 1/84 - Débitmètres massiques du type Coriolis ou gyroscopique
A meter electronics (20) for selecting a measurement correction method is provided. The meter electronics (20) comprises an interface (501) configured to communicatively couple to a sensor assembly (10) and receive sensor signals from the sensor assembly (10) and a processing system (502) communicatively coupled to the interface (501). The processing system (502) is configured to store two or more measurement correction methods, wherein the two or more measurement correction methods compensate for multiphase effects of a multiphase fluid in the sensor assembly, determine one or more process parameter values, and select one of the two or more measurement correction methods based on the one or more process parameter values.
G01F 15/02 - Compensation ou correction des variations de pression, de poids spécifique ou de température
G01F 1/74 - Dispositifs pour la mesure du débit d'un matériau fluide ou du débit d'un matériau solide fluent en suspension dans un autre fluide
G01F 1/80 - Débitmètres massiques directs fonctionnant en mesurant la pression, la force, le couple ou la fréquence d'un écoulement de fluide auquel a été donné un mouvement de rotation
G01F 1/84 - Débitmètres massiques du type Coriolis ou gyroscopique
