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Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

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01-06-2017 дата публикации

Горизонтальная лопастная многоступенчатая насосная установка для перекачки жидкости

Номер: RU0000171446U1

Заявляемая полезная модель относится к области насосостроения преимущественно для нефтегазовой отрасли, а именно к насосным системам для перекачки попутной воды, добываемой вместе с нефтью или газовым конденсатом, и мультифазных нефте-газо-водяных смесей с невысоким содержанием газовой фазы. Технической задачей предлагаемой полезной модели является повышение надежности эксплуатации горизонтальной лопастной многоступенчатой насосной установки, расширение диапазона регулирования параметров ее работы, при одновременном снижении стоимости установки.Горизонтальная лопастная многоступенчатая насосная установка для перекачки жидкости имеет в своем составе следующие элементы: насосный агрегат 1 и систему управления 2. При этом насосный агрегат включает горизонтально закрепленные на единой монтажной раме 3 тихоходный многополюсный электродвигатель 5, связанный с механическим мультипликатором 6, передающим вращательный момент на многоступенчатый центробежный насос 4, который имеет приемный 7 и выходной 8 модули, а также узел разгрузки осевых напряжений 9, который может размещаться как в насосах, так и на монтажной раме между насосом и мультипликатором. Механический мультипликатор выполнен с коэффициентом мультипликации 2,4-6,0, а тихоходный электродвигатель выполнен с 2-4 парами полюсов.Возможны следующие варианты установки:1). Электродвигатель выполнен четырехполюсным, а механический мультипликатор - повышающим число оборотов, передаваемых от электродвигателя к насосу, в 2,4-3,0 раза. В этом случае при номинальной скорости вращения электродвигателя около 1500 об/мин (при частоте электропитания 50 Гц) скорость вращения вала центробежного насоса составит около 3600-4500 об/мин.2). Электродвигатель выполнен шестиполюсным, а механический мультипликатор - повышающим число оборотов, передаваемых от электродвигателя к насосу, в 3,6-4,5 раза. В этом случае при номинальной скорости вращения электродвигателя около 1000 об/мин (при частоте электропитания 50 Гц) скорость вращения вала ...

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13-12-2017 дата публикации

Устройство управления погружным электронасосом находящимся в артезианской скважине

Номер: RU0000175663U1

Полезная модель относится к области автоматического управления погружным электронасосом, находящимся в артезианской скважине. Устройство содержит электронасос, понижающий трансформатор, выпрямительный мост, реле, подключенное к выходу выпрямительного моста. Устройство дополнительно содержит датчик давления с электрическими контактами. В цепь питания погружного насоса параллельно включено второе реле постоянного тока, обмотка которого подключена к контактам верхнего уровня датчика давления, а обмотка управления другого реле подключена к контактам нижнего уровня датчика давления. В качестве датчика давления применен электромеханический манометр «ЭКМ». Применением заявляемого устройства обеспечивается надежное и безопасное автоматическое управление погружным насосом в артезианской скважине. Ц 1 175663 ко РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) (11) зе со га г (13) (51) МПК НОО 15/00 (2006.0Т) НОЯр 13/10 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2016149629, 19.12.2016 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 19.12.2016 Дата регистрации: 13.12.2017 Приоритет(ы): (22) Дата подачи заявки: 19.12.2016 (45) Опубликовано: 13.12.2017 Бюл. № 35 Адрес для переписки: 625000, г. Тюмень, ул. Республики, 55, оф. 216, Тюменский ОС ВОИР (72) Автор(ы): Куницкий Валерий Алексеевич (КО) (73) Патентообладатель(и): Общество с ограниченной ответственностью "Газпром трансгаз Югорск" (КП) (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: ВО 2186253 СТ, 27.07.2002. ВО 2577499 С2, 20.03.2016. 05 2221798 А, 19.11.1940. 05 2012325460 АТ, 27.12.2012. (54) УСТРОЙСТВО УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ПОГРУЖНЫМ ЭЛЕКТРОНАСОСОМ НАХОДЯЩИМСЯ В АРТЕЗИАНСКОЙ СКВАЖИНЕ (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к области автоматического управления — погружным электронасосом, находящимся в артезианской скважине. Устройство содержит электронасос, понижающий трансформатор, выпрямительный мост, реле, подключенное к выходу выпрямительного моста. Устройство ...

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08-03-2012 дата публикации

Fan array fan section in air-handling systems

Номер: US20120057962A1
Автор: Lawrence G. Hopkins
Принадлежит: Huntair Inc

A fan array fan section in an air handling system includes a plurality of fan units arranged in a fan array and positioned within an air handling compartment. One preferred embodiment may include an array controller program to operate the plurality of the fan units at peak efficiency. The plurality of fan units may be arranged in a true array configuration, a space pattern array configuration, a checker board array configuration, rows slightly offset configuration, columns slightly offset configuration, or a staggered array configuration.

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15-03-2012 дата публикации

Control Algorithm of Variable Speed Pumping System

Номер: US20120063921A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A pumping system includes a pump for moving water. In one aspect, this is in connection with performance of an operation. The system includes a variable speed motor operatively connected to drive the pump. A value indicative of flow rate of water is determined and the motor is controlled to adjust the flow rate indicative value toward a constant. A value indicative of flow pressure is determined and the motor is controlled to adjust the flow pressure indicative value toward a constant. A selection is made between flow rate control and flow pressure control. In another aspect, the pump is controlled to perform a first operation, and is operated to perform a second water operation. Control of operation of the pump to perform the first water operation is altered in response to operation of the pump to perform the second operation.

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17-05-2012 дата публикации

Centrifugal Pump with Coaxial Inlet and Outlet and Liquid Level Detector

Номер: US20120118412A1
Автор: Charles Ward Barry
Принадлежит: Individual

A liquid handling system having a tank with a centrifugal pump for pumping the liquid out of the tank is disclosed. The centrifugal pump is located beneath tank and has a coaxial inlet-outlet. Capacitive sensors are used to detect the level of liquid in the tank, and control circuits are connected to the capacitive sensors and control the operation of the pump.

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24-05-2012 дата публикации

Inflatable and Deflatable Air Pump

Номер: US20120128515A1
Автор: Hao Hsu
Принадлежит: Dong Guan Hao Han Commerce Ltd

An inflatable and deflatable air pump is provided. The inflatable and deflatable air pump includes a panel ( 11 ), a panel cover ( 12 ) matched with the panel ( 11 ), an air chamber ( 13 ) installed inside of the panel cover ( 12 ), a motor ( 14 ) connected with the air chamber ( 13 ), and a hollow cylindrical shifting switch ( 17 ). A plurality of air inlet-outlet holes ( 111 ) are formed on the panel ( 11 ), a vent valve ( 121 ) is disposed on the panel cover ( 12 ), an impeller ( 131 ) is disposed in the air chamber ( 13 ) and is connected thereto with a rotating shaft ( 141 ) of the motor ( 14 ), and two air chamber holes ( 1321, 1322 ) are formed on the air chamber ( 13 ). The shifting switch ( 17 ) is connected with a connecting linkage ( 16 ), and the connecting linkage ( 16 ) is connected with a driving switch ( 15 ), two radial through holes ( 1711, 1712 ) perpendicular to each other and two radial half through holes ( 1731, 1732 ) perpendicular to each other are formed on the shifting switch ( 17 ), and a protruding stopping element ( 172 ) is disposed on the shifting switch ( 17 ).

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14-06-2012 дата публикации

Pump Control and Method

Номер: US20120148419A1
Автор: Randal S. Aspen
Принадлежит: AY McDonald Manufacturing Co

A pump control ( 20 ) and method are provided for controlling a pump ( 16 ) for a pressurized liquid supply system ( 10 ). The pump control ( 20 ) includes a controller ( 38 ) configured to provide at least two selectable modes of pump operation as follows: a flow start mode wherein the controller ( 38 ) starts the pump ( 16 ) in response to a desired start flow rate of the liquid in the system ( 10 ) and stops the pump ( 16 ) in response to a desired stopping low flow rate of the liquid in the system; and a pressure start mode wherein the controller ( 38 ) starts the pump ( 16 ) in response to a desired start pressure of the liquid in the system ( 10 ) and stops the pump ( 16 ) in response to the desired stopping low flow rate.

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25-10-2012 дата публикации

System and method for evaluating the performance of a pump

Номер: US20120270325A1
Принадлежит: Flowserve Management Co

Systems and methods to determine the apparent density of a fluid being displaced by a pump. The apparent density may be determined by comparing an expected torque of the pump to an actual torque of the pump. The apparent density can also be used to detect irregular operating conditions.

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01-11-2012 дата публикации

Modular fan housing with multiple modular units having sound attenuation for a fan array for an air-handling system

Номер: US20120275902A1
Автор: Lawrence G. Hopkins
Принадлежит: Huntair Inc

A modular fan housing configured to hold an array of motors and fans is provided. The modular fan housing is configured for use in an air-handling system that delivers air to a ventilation system for at least a portion of a building. The fan housing comprises a plurality of modular units configured to be stacked adjacent to one another in at least one row or column to form an array. The modular units each include an interior surface and have a front end and a back end that define a chamber. The chambers are configured to receive the motors and fans. Sound attenuation layers extend along at least a portion of the interior surface of the corresponding chambers. The sound attenuation layers are positioned between at least some of the adjacent chambers.

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27-12-2012 дата публикации

Well Watchman Pumping And Control System

Номер: US20120325460A1
Автор: Mike Lisk
Принадлежит: Individual

A well watchman pumping and control system capable of operating in a wide range of ambient conditions is described. The system automatically maintains water level in a water storage vessel, while protecting the pump and generator from operating in conditions outside preset operating parameters to prevent premature failure and reduce repair. By operating to pump water only when preset operating conditions exist, e.g. low water level, ambient temperature, etc., the system reduces labor, fuel, and maintenance operating costs to the owner, improves well pumping reliability and production, reduces generator fuel consumption, reduces emissions, and conserves ground water.

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17-01-2013 дата публикации

Rotary Pump with Spiral Casing

Номер: US20130017077A1

A rotary pump has a pump housing enclosing a flow space and provided with an intake opening and a discharge opening, wherein the intake opening and the discharge opening are connected to each other by the flow space. An impeller wheel is disposed in the flow space and is driven in rotation. An expansion body is provided that is fluidically connected to the flow space. A spiral casing surrounds, in a mounted position in the pump housing, an outer circumference of the impeller wheel, wherein the spiral casing is a single-part or multi-part shaped component and is embodied separate from the pump housing.

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14-03-2013 дата публикации

Variable-speed oil-free refrigerant centrifugal compressor with variable geometry diffuser

Номер: US20130064682A1
Автор: Joost Brasz, Lin Sun
Принадлежит: Danfoss Turbocor Compressors BV

A refrigerant compressor includes a housing providing a refrigerant outlet having a throat. An electric motor is provided in the housing to directly drive an impeller via a shaft about an axis in response to a variable speed command. The impeller includes an outlet end aligned with variable geometry diffuser. A magnetic bearing assembly rotationally supports the shaft relative to the housing in response to a magnetic bearing command. A member is arranged to adjust the throat area, and which can move in a direction generally parallel to the axis in response to an actuator receiving a compressor regulation command. A controller is configured to respectively provide the variable speed command, the magnetic bearing command and the compressor regulation command to the electric motor to vary throat area, the magnetic bearing assembly and the actuator to obtain a desired compressor operation without the need of variable inlet geometry.

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28-03-2013 дата публикации

Waste water lifting installation

Номер: US20130074950A1
Принадлежит: Grundfos Holdings AS

A waste water lifting installation includes a collection container ( 2 ) and a flange plate ( 4 ) which is arranged on the upper side of the collection container ( 2 ) and on which a level switch ( 12 ) immersing into the collection container ( 2 ) is attached. At least one run-in pipe ( 22 ), departing from the flange plate ( 4 ), extends vertically downwards into the collection container ( 2 ) and has such a vertical length that the lower end ( 28 ) of the run-in pipe ( 22 ) is vertically distanced further from the flange plate ( 4 ) than a lower end of the level switch ( 14 ).

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28-03-2013 дата публикации

Clutch water pump, control system thereof, and control method thereof

Номер: US20130075220A1
Принадлежит: Hyundai Motor Co, Kia Motors Corp

A clutch water pump may include a pulley, a brake pad attached on an interior surface of the clutch compartment of the pulley, a clutch disk disposed corresponding to the brake pad in the clutch compartment, a hub rotatably mounted into the penetrating hole and coupled to the clutch disk through a plurality of spring pins, the plurality of spring pins connecting slidably the clutch disk to the hub, a magnetic actuator fixed to the hub and disposed to the clutch disk to selectively move the clutch disk toward or away from the brake pad, and a main shaft, one end of which is fixed to the center of the hub and the other end of which is fixed to an impeller. Furthermore, a method of controlling the clutch water pump according to the engine rotation speed, the coolant temperature, and a condition of the coolant temperature sensor is provided.

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11-04-2013 дата публикации

CONSTRUCTION MACHINE WITH AUTOMATIC FAN ROTATIONAL SPEED REGULATION

Номер: US20130089375A1
Принадлежит: JOSEPH VOGELE AG

The present invention relates to a construction machine with automatic fan rotational speed regulation. The construction machine includes at least one electric motor that is connected functionally to a respective fan and a control unit formed for the purpose of registering operation-specific data. The control unit is configured for the purpose of regulating, depending on the operation-specific data, an electric output of the respective electric motor in order to adjust a desired target fan rotational speed on the fan. 1. Construction machine with automatic fan rotational speed regulation comprising a drive unit , a control unit configured for the purpose of registering operation-specific data and , a cooling unit that comprises at least one fan in order to produce a cooling airflow whereinthe cooling unit comprises at least one regulatable electric motor) that is functionally connected to the respective fan andthe control unit being configured for the purpose of regulating based on specific operating data of the construction machine an electric output of the respective electric motor in order to adjust a desired target fan rotational speed on the fan.2. Construction machine according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit is configured for the purpose of registering a load factor and/or a rotational speed of the drive unit by means of the operation-specific data.3. Construction machine according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit is configured for the purpose of registering an intake temperature and/or an ambient temperature of the construction machine by means of the operation-specific data.4. Construction machine according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit is configured for the purpose of registering at least one of a charge air temperature claim 1 , cooling air temperature and/or hydraulic oil temperature in response to receipt of the operation-specific data.5. Construction machine according to claim 1 , wherein the control unit comprises at least one ...

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11-04-2013 дата публикации

Diagnostic system and method for a switchable water pump

Номер: US20130089436A1
Принадлежит: GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC

A system includes a pump control module and a pump diagnostic module. The pump control module switches a switchable water pump from off to on. The pump diagnostic module diagnoses a fault in the switchable water pump based on a first difference between an engine material temperature and an engine coolant temperature when the switchable water pump is switched from off to on. The engine coolant temperature is a temperature of coolant circulated through an engine and the engine material temperature is a temperature of at least one of an engine block and a cylinder head.

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11-04-2013 дата публикации

DELIVERY DEVICE HAVING A CONNECTING ROD, AND A METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A DELIVERY DEVICE HAVING A CONNECTING ROD AND AT LEAST ONE BALANCE WEIGHT

Номер: US20130089439A1
Автор: Becker Günter, Degen Dirk
Принадлежит:

A delivery device having a connecting rod, and a method for controlling a delivery device having a connecting rod and at least one balance weight, 115-. (canceled)16. A delivery device having a connecting rod , comprising:a shaft;a part permanently connected to the shaft;a connecting rod adapted to be driven in eccentrically;a pivot bearing provided on the part and adapted to accommodate a first end region of the connecting rod;a first drive;balance weights provided on the part and displaceable by the first drive; anda first computer provided on the part and adapted to control displacement of the balance weights.17. The delivery device according to claim 16 , wherein the pivot bearing is arranged on the part displaceable by a second drive to vary a distance between the pivot bearing and a center axis of the shaft claim 16 , the first computer adapted to control displacement of the pivot bearing.18. The delivery device according to claim 16 , wherein the shaft is arranged as a driven shaft of a gear unit claim 16 , which is driven by an electric motor and/or a combustion engine.19. The delivery device according to claim 16 , wherein the balance weights are displaceable such that a center of gravity of a system that includes the part claim 16 , the balance weights and associated components fixedly connected to the part claim 16 , is displaceable parallel to a connecting line between the pivot bearing and an axis of the shaft.20. The delivery device according to claim 16 , wherein the delivery device is arranged as a deep-well pump and/or an oil pump adapted to pump crude oil.21. The delivery device according to claim 16 , wherein the part includes a crank disk and/or at least one weight plate.22. The delivery device according to claim 16 , wherein the first computer includes a data exchange link to a stationary second computer claim 16 , the data exchange link arranged as a contactless link and/or touchless link claim 16 , by electromagnetic waves claim 16 , infrared ...

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02-05-2013 дата публикации

Method and controller for operating a pump system

Номер: US20130108473A1
Принадлежит: ABB Oy

A method and controller for operating pumps wherein each pump is modelled by a QH model indicating a high-efficiency region, a high-H region and a high-Q region and a rotational speed limit. A controller dynamically maintains a current set of operating pumps and controls their rotational speed (n). In steady-state operation, wherein the pumps operate in the high-efficiency region and below the rotational speed limit, all pumps of the current set are controlled together. If the pumps operate in the high-Q region or beyond the speed limit, a new pump is added to the current set, started and brought to a speed that produces flow. A balancing operation ( 12 - 3 ) follows the pump addition operation, wherein the speed of the pumps of the current set are adjusted for equal heads. If the pumps operate in the high-H region, a pump is removed from the current set of pumps.

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23-05-2013 дата публикации

Method for operating a pump

Номер: US20130129475A1
Автор: Ries-Mueller Klaus
Принадлежит:

A method for operating a switchable pump, which is situated in a motor vehicle and configured to provide a setpoint pressure for a medium, the pump being activated in trailing-throttle operation of the motor vehicle. 1. A method for operating a switchable pump , which is situated in a motor vehicle and configured to provide a setpoint pressure for a medium , the method comprising:activating the pump during a trailing-throttle operation of the motor vehicle.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pump is activated automatically when the motor vehicle transitions to trailing-throttle operation.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pump is used to set the setpoint pressure in a pressure reservoir for the medium.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pump includes a vacuum pump claim 1 , and wherein a vacuum pressure is generated as setpoint pressure for the medium with the vacuum pump.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the setpoint pressure generated by the pump is used to operate a brake booster.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pump is driven by an engine of the motor vehicle in the switched-on state.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:switching off the pump in a trailing-throttle operation when the pressure of the medium has reached the setpoint pressure.8. A control unit for controlling an operation of a switchable pump claim 1 , which is situated in a motor vehicle and configured to provide a setpoint pressure for a medium claim 1 , comprising:a control arrangement configured to activate the pump in a trailing-throttle operation of the motor vehicle. The present application claims priority to and the benefit of German patent application no. 10 2011 085 759.1, which was filed in Germany on Nov. 4, 2011, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference.The present invention relates to a method for operating a pump, and to a control unit.In unthrottled engines such as Diesel engines or gasoline engines, in which a jet-directed combustion ...

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30-05-2013 дата публикации

System and method for controlling fluid pumps to achieve desired levels

Номер: US20130133881A1
Автор: Bob Snyder, Greg Boyles
Принадлежит: DIRECT DRIVEHEAD Inc

A system for attaining and maintaining a pre-determined fluid level in a petroleum-producing well having a pump, such as a progressive-cavity pump, and a pump motor having a variable-frequency drive control using two sensors: a pump pressure sensor located at the pump depth and a casing pressure sensor located at the casinghead of the well. A programmable computer is connected to the first and second pressure sensors and the motor speed control so that the programmable computer controls the operation of the pump motor to attain and maintain a target fluid level in the well over a predetermined time interval for reaching the target fluid level in the well. The programmable computer computes an error signal to control a variable frequency drive motor, where the error signal is computed periodically from the difference between in the actual fluid level in the well and the target fluid level in the well according to a rate reference curve. In general, the rate reference curve is generated according to an exponential or hyperbolic function.

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06-06-2013 дата публикации

Body Cooling System

Номер: US20130142656A1
Автор: Hamilton Rodney L.
Принадлежит:

A system for cooling a user's body is provided. The body cooling system provides a rigid head covering, a ventilation component and an internal deflector component. The ventilation component may be integrated into or be removably attached to the rigid head covering. The internal deflector component directs air flow from the ventilation component along the user's body. 1. A body cooling system comprising:a rigid head covering comprising a shell and a suspension element, wherein the shell comprises a crown, a rim, an interior portion, an exterior portion and a plurality of ventilation holes; anda rotary fan mountable to the interior portion of the shell; andan internal deflector component attached to the suspension element suspended below the rotary fan; anda controller component in electrical communication with the rotary fan.2. The body cooling system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of ventilation holes are located within the crown of the shell.3. The body cooling system of claim 1 , wherein the internal deflector component is a flexible disc approximately between 4½ and six inches in diameter.4. The body cooling system of claim 3 , wherein the flexible disc is concave in shape.5. The body cooling system of claim 3 , wherein the internal deflector component is adjustable.6. The body cooling system of claim 1 , further comprising an external deflector component attachable to the rim.7. A body cooling system comprising:a rigid head covering comprising a shell and a suspension element, wherein the shell comprises a crown opening, a rim, an interior portion and an exterior portion; and a mounting plate removably mountable to the shell within the crown opening of the rigid head covering, the mounting plate comprising an inside portion, an outside portion and a plurality of ventilation holes; and', 'a rotary fan attached to the inside portion of the mounting plate; and, 'a ventilation component comprisingan internal deflector component attached to the suspension ...

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

WASHING APPLIANCE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20130156606A1
Принадлежит: COPRECITEC, S.L.

Control method for a washing household appliance comprising a drainage pump unit with an impeller and a motor supplied with an alternating supply voltage of a determined frequency from among a plurality of possible preset frequencies. According to one implementation the method involves an adjustment stage in which the frequency of the motor supply voltage is regulated between the preset frequencies. The method also includes an application stage in which a stator voltage is applied to the motor, the frequency of the motor supply voltage being regulated between the preset frequencies in accordance with the stator voltage applied. 1. An appliance comprisinga drain pump capable of operating in a full-flow drainage mode, the drain pump having an impeller and a motor supplied with an alternating supply voltage that drives the impeller, the motor comprising a stator,a controller adapted to monitoring a current value consumed by the motor and to control the frequency of the alternating supply voltage among a plurality of predetermined frequencies when the drain pump is operated in the full drainage mode,a storage medium associated with the controller that stores for each predetermined frequency a maximum motor current value, a minimum motor current value and a pre-set optimal motor current value; andthe controller storing computer implemented instructions that when executed (a) determines an initial motor current value when an alternating supply voltage is first supplied to motor when the drain pump is operated in the full-flow drainage mode, the voltage corresponding to one of the plurality of predetermined frequencies, (b) compares the initial motor current value with the corresponding pre-set optimal motor current value for the predetermined frequency, (c) upon determining that the initial motor current value is different from the pre-set optimum motor current value, determines a multiplication factor whose value is related to the ratio of the pre-set optimum motor ...

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27-06-2013 дата публикации

Method and apparatus for optimizing energy efficiency of pumping system

Номер: US20130164146A1
Принадлежит: ABB Oy

A method and apparatus for optimizing energy efficiency of a pumping system includes at least one pump that controls a fluid level in a reservoir. The method includes a system identification stage and an energy efficiency optimization stage. The system identification stage includes determining pump characteristics for the pump, operating the pump with a range of flow rate conditions, determining a set of data points, and calculating energy efficiency optimization characteristics. The energy efficiency optimization stage includes determining a present static head value, choosing a value for a pump control parameter, and operating the pump on the pump control parameter.

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11-07-2013 дата публикации

ELECTRICITY-LIQUID HYBRID LIQUID-PRESSURE APPARATUS

Номер: US20130177394A1
Принадлежит: KAWASAKI JUKOGYO KABUSHIKI KAISHA

An electricity-oil hybrid motor includes an oil-pressure motor and an electric motor The electricity-oil hybrid motor includes a rotating shaft and causes the rotating shaft to rotate by supplied operating oil. The electric motor includes a rotor connected to the rotating shaft a stator provided around the rotor and a housing in which the rotor and the stator are accommodated. The rotor and the housing are provided so as to surround and cover a casing of the oil-pressure motor The housing includes a rotating shaft accommodating space in which the rotating shaft is accommodated and a stator accommodating space in which the stator is accommodated. A sealing member configured to separate the accommodating spaces and is provided in the housing 1. An electricity-liquid hybrid liquid-pressure apparatus comprising:a liquid-pressure rotating device configured to cause a rotating shaft to rotate by supply of an operating liquid or configured to eject the operating liquid in accordance with rotation of the rotating shaft, the rotating shaft projecting from a casing of the liquid-pressure rotating device; andan electric rotating device configured to have a power generator function of converting rotational energy of the rotating shaft of the liquid-pressure rotating device into electric energy or an electric motor function of driving the rotating shaft of the liquid-pressure rotating device by supply of the electric energy, wherein:the electric rotating device includes a rotor connected to the rotating shaft, a stator provided around the rotor, and a housing in which the rotor and the stator are accommodated;the rotor and the housing are provided so as to surround the casing;the housing includes a first accommodating space in which the rotating shaft projecting from the casing is accommodated and a second accommodating space in which the stator is accommodated; anda sealing member configured to separate the first accommodating space from the second accommodating space is ...

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01-08-2013 дата публикации

Apparatus and method for controlling a compressor

Номер: US20130195613A1
Принадлежит: LG ELECTRONICS INC

An apparatus and method for controlling a compressor are provided. An input voltage of a commercial power source, a motor voltage of a compressor motor, and a motor current of the compressor motor are detected, based on which voltage values of a capacitor and voltage values of a triac may be calculated. Thus, an additional operational amplifier or a sensor to measure a capacitor voltage is not required, reducing costs.

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01-08-2013 дата публикации

TURBOCHARGER CONTROL

Номер: US20130195614A1

A method of controlling a variable geometry turbocharger is provided. A predefined desired boost pressure of a turbocharger is obtained from a memory. A predefined desired mass flow rate in an intake manifold of an engine is obtained from the memory. A theoretical amount of power required by the turbocharger to generate the desired boost pressure and the desired mass flow rate is calculated. An actual mass flow rate in the intake manifold is determined. An actual amount of power required by the turbocharger to generate the desired boost pressure and the actual mass flow rate is calculated. At least one adjustable vane of the turbine of the turbocharger is adjusted to allow the theoretical amount of power required of the turbocharger to generally equal the actual amount of power by adjusting the boost pressure. 1. A method of controlling a variable geometry turbocharger , the method comprising:obtaining a predefined desired boost pressure of a turbocharger from a memory;obtaining a predefined desired mass flow rate in an intake manifold of an engine from the memory;calculating a theoretical amount of power required by the turbocharger to generate the desired boost pressure and the desired mass flow rate;determining an actual mass flow rate in the intake manifold;calculating an actual amount of power required by the turbocharger to generate the desired boost pressure and the actual mass flow rate;adjusting at least one adjustable vane of a turbine of the turbocharger to allow the theoretical amount of power required of the turbocharger to generally equal the actual amount of power and adjusting the boost pressure.2. The method of wherein the predefined desired boost pressure is stored in a setpoint bank of the memory.3. The method of wherein the predefined desired mass flow rate is stored in a setpoint bank of the memory.4. The method of wherein the predefined boost pressure and the predefined mass flow rate are based on providing a desired intake manifold oxygen ...

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15-08-2013 дата публикации

Efficiency optimized air flow apparatus and method of operation

Номер: US20130209274A1
Принадлежит: Individual

A method for controlling the motor of an air handling system to provide a desired output of flowing air therefrom while minimizing the power used by the motor, including operationally connecting a switched reluctance electric motor to a blower, operationally connecting an electronic controller to the switched reluctance electric motor, operationally connecting at least one sensor to the electronic controller, measuring at least one environmental parameter with the at least one sensor, inputting the desired air flow into the electronic controller, calculating the minimum motor speed necessary to provide the desired air flow, and sending a control signal from the electronic controller to the motor to control the motor to the minimum motor speed necessary to provide the desired air flow.

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22-08-2013 дата публикации

MODULAR FAN HOUSING WITH MULTIPLE MODULAR UNITS HAVING SOUND ATTENUATION FOR A FAN ARRAY FOR AN AIR-HANDLING SYSTEM

Номер: US20130216396A1
Автор: Hopkins Lawrence G.
Принадлежит: HUNTAIR, INC.

A modular fan housing configured to hold an array of motors and fans is provided. The modular fan housing is configured for use in an air-handling system that delivers air to a ventilation system for at least a portion of a building. The fan housing comprises a plurality of modular units configured to be stacked adjacent to one another in at least one row or column to form an array. The modular units each include an interior surface and have a front end and a back end that define a chamber. The chambers are configured to receive the motors and fans. Sound attenuation layers extend along at least a portion of the interior surface of the corresponding chambers. The sound attenuation layers are positioned between at least some of the adjacent chambers. 1. A fan system configured for use in an air-handling system to deliver air to a ventilation system for at least a portion of a building , the fan system comprising:an air handling compartment that includes chambers arranged proximate to one another in at least one row or column, the air handling compartment having a discharge plenum configured to deliver air to a ventilation system for at least a portion of the building, the chambers having corresponding front and back ends;motors and fans positioned in the chambers, the fans located to take in air from the front ends of the corresponding chambers and to discharge the air from the back ends of the corresponding chambers, wherein the motors have a corresponding first speed when driven at a first frequency, the fans being configured to deliver an air flow amount based on a speed of the corresponding motor;an array controller for controlling said motors, the array controller configured to operate at least one of the motors at a speed that is less than or equal to a first speed to deliver an associated air flow amount from the corresponding one of the fans.2. The fan system of claim 1 , wherein the array controller is configured to take the motors and fans on and off line ...

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22-08-2013 дата публикации

MODULAR FAN HOUSING WITH MULTIPLE MODULAR UNITS HAVING SOUND ATTENUATION FOR A FAN ARRAY FOR AN AIR-HANDLING SYSTEM

Номер: US20130216397A1
Автор: Hopkins Lawrence G.
Принадлежит: HUNTAIR, INC.

A modular fan housing configured to hold an array of motors and fans is provided. The modular fan housing is configured for use in an air-handling system that delivers air to a ventilation system for at least a portion of a building. The fan housing comprises a plurality of modular units configured to be stacked adjacent to one another in at least one row or column to form an array. The modular units each include an interior surface and have a front end and a back end that define a chamber. The chambers are configured to receive the motors and fans. Sound attenuation layers extend along at least a portion of the interior surface of the corresponding chambers. The sound attenuation layers are positioned between at least some of the adjacent chambers. 1. A modular fan system configured for use in an air-handling system configured to deliver air to a ventilation system for at least a portion of a building , the fan system comprising:a plurality of modular units configured to be located proximate to one another in at least one row or column to form an array for use in an air-handling system configured to deliver air to a ventilation system for at least a portion of a building, the modular units each including a chamber having a front end and a back end; andmotors and fans positioned in the chambers of the modular units, the fans located to take in air from the front ends of the corresponding chambers and to discharge air from the back ends of the corresponding chambers, when the modular units are stacked adjacent to one another in the array, the chambers open at the back ends into a common discharge plenum where the air mixes to provide substantially uniform airflow for the air-handling system.2. The fan system of claim 1 , further comprising inlet cones mounted at the front ends of the chambers claim 1 , the inlet cones located upstream of the fans.3. The fan system of claim 1 , wherein the modular units are structured in a plug and play configuration.4. The fan system ...

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

COOLING SYSTEM FOR A COMPUTER SYSTEM

Номер: US20130220582A1
Автор: Eriksen André Sloth
Принадлежит: ASETEK A/S

The invention relates to a cooling system for a computer system, said computer system comprising at least one unit such as a central processing unit (CPU) generating thermal energy and said cooling system intended for cooling the at least one processing unit and comprising a reservoir having an amount of cooling liquid, said cooling liquid intended for accumulating and transferring of thermal energy dissipated from the processing unit to the cooling liquid. The cooling system has a heat exchanging interface for providing thermal contact between the processing unit and the cooling liquid for dissipating heat from the processing unit to the cooling liquid, Different embodiments of the heat exchanging system as well as means for establishing and controlling a flow of cooling liquid and a cooling strategy constitutes the invention of the cooling system. 1. A liquid cooling system for cooling a heat-generating component of a computer , comprising:a double-sided chassis adapted to mount a pump configured to circulate a cooling liquid, the pump comprising a motor with a stator and an impeller, the impeller being positioned on one side of the chassis and the stator being positioned on an opposite side of the chassis and isolated from the cooling liquid; a pump chamber including the impeller; and', 'a thermal exchange chamber formed below the pump chamber and vertically spaced apart from the pump chamber, the pump chamber and the thermal exchange chamber being separate enclosed chambers that are fluidly coupled together by one or more passages;, 'a reservoir adapted to pass the cooling liquid therethrough, the reservoir includinga heat-exchanging interface removably coupled to the reservoir, the heat-exchanging interface forming a boundary wall of the thermal exchange chamber and configured to be placed in thermal contact with a surface of the heat-generating component;a heat radiator adapted to pass the cooling liquid therethrough, the heat radiator being fluidly coupled to ...

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29-08-2013 дата публикации

VACUUM PUMP

Номер: US20130224042A1
Принадлежит: SHIMADZU CORPORATION

A vacuum pump includes: a rotor that is rotated to perform evacuation; a pump disassembly detection circuit that detects a disassembled state in which the vacuum pump is disassembled; and a pump operation prohibition circuit that prohibits rotary drive of the rotor when the pump operation prohibition circuit determines that the pump disassembly detection circuit has detected the disassembled state. 1. A vacuum pump comprising:a rotor that is rotated to perform evacuation;a pump disassembly detection circuit that detects a disassembled state in which the vacuum pump is disassembled; anda pump operation prohibition circuit that prohibits rotary drive of the rotor when the pump operation prohibition circuit determines that the pump disassembly detection circuit has detected the disassembled state.2. A vacuum pump according to claim 1 , further comprising:a pump unit that includes the rotor and performs evacuation; anda control unit that performs drive control of the pump unit including the rotary drive of the rotor, whereinthe pump unit includes the pump disassembly detection circuit and a holding circuit that holds a state corresponding to a disassembly history when the pump disassembly detection circuit has detected the disassembled state,the control unit includes the pump operation prohibition circuit, andthe pump operation prohibition circuit determines that in a case where the state corresponding to the disassembly history is held by the holding circuit at start-up of the control unit, the pump disassembly detection circuit has detected the disassembled state, and prohibits the drive control of the pump unit by the control unit.3. A vacuum pump according to claim 2 , whereinthe control unit includes an input unit that inputs a cancel command for canceling the state corresponding to the disassembly history held by the holding circuit, andthe pump unit includes a reset circuit that resets the state corresponding to the disassembly history held by the holding circuit ...

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05-09-2013 дата публикации

Device For Monitoring A Pump

Номер: US20130230381A1
Принадлежит: KSB Aktiengesellschaft

A device and a method for monitoring rotating components in centrifugal pumps or systems which comprise centrifugal pumps is provided. The device includes a first unit which is located on or in the component to be monitored having at least one component property sensor, a sensor signal evaluation unit, a transmitting unit for transmitting analysis results to a receiver arranged spatially separate from the monitored component, and a source for supplying power. The device further includes a second unit having a receiver unit, a transmitted signal evaluation unit, and a sensed component property display and/or information communication element. The analysis result transmission from the first unit to the second unit is acoustic. 1. A device for monitoring rotating components in centrifugal pumps or systems which comprise centrifugal pumps , comprising:a first unit which is arranged at least one of in or on a component to be monitored, the first unit comprising a source for supplying energy, at least one sensor, a sensor signal evaluation unit, and a transmitting unit for transmitting a signal from the microprocessor; anda second unit spatially separate from the monitored component, the second unit comprising a receiver unit configured to receive the signal from the transmitting unit, a transmitted signal evaluation unit, and a communication unit for communicating information derived from the transmitted signal from the second unit,wherein the signal is transmitted acoustically.2. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein liquid and solid sound-conducting media are provided on a transmission link between the transmitting unit and the receiver unit.3. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first unit sensor signal evaluation unit includes a setpoint value memory.4. The device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a frequency and phase position of the transmitted signal is different from system noise frequencies.5. The device as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the second ...

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05-09-2013 дата публикации

MOTOR COOLING SYSTEM

Номер: US20130230382A1
Принадлежит: Johnson Controls Technology Company

A cooling system provided for a motor powering a compressor in a vapor compression system. The cooling system includes a housing enclosing the motor and a cavity located within the housing. A fluid circuit has a first connection with the housing configured to provide a liquid or two phase cooling fluid to the motor. The two phase cooling fluid is separable into a vapor phase portion and a liquid phase portion. The fluid circuit further has a second connection with the housing to remove cooling fluid in fluid communication with the fluid circuit. The cooling fluid conveyed through the second connection is two phase cooling fluid. The fluid circuit further has a third connection with the housing for receiving and circulating in the cavity the vapor phase portion conveyed through the second connection. 1. A cooling system provided for a motor powering a compressor in a vapor compression system , the cooling system comprising:a housing enclosing the motor;a cavity located within the housing;a fluid circuit having a first connection with the housing configured to provide a liquid or two phase cooling fluid to the motor, the two phase cooling fluid being separable into a vapor phase portion and a liquid phase portion, the fluid circuit further having a second connection with the housing to remove cooling fluid in fluid communication with the fluid circuit, the cooling fluid conveyed through the second connection being two phase cooling fluid, the fluid circuit further having a third connection with the housing for receiving and circulating in the cavity the vapor phase portion conveyed through the second connection.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the system includes a throttling device positioned near the first connection.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the throttling device is positioned between a condenser of the vapor compression system and the first connection.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein a portion of the fluid circuit between the first connection and the ...

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19-09-2013 дата публикации

Smart pump

Номер: US20130243573A1
Автор: Xian Wang
Принадлежит: GP Enterprises Co Ltd

A smart water pump includes a housing ( 5 ). An outlet box cover ( 13 ) is arranged on the top of the housing ( 5 ), and a power plug ( 1 ) is arranged at an upper part of the outlet box cover ( 13 ). A circuit board ( 2 ) is arranged within the housing ( 5 ); a rotor ( 4 ) and a stator ( 6 ) are arranged under the circuit board ( 2 ). A motor front cover ( 7 ) is arranged at a lower part of the housing ( 5 ); a turbine housing ( 8 ) is arranged under the motor front cover ( 7 ); an impeller ( 10 ) is arranged within the turbine housing ( 8 ), and the impeller ( 10 ) shares a rotary shaft ( 3 ) with the rotor ( 4 ). A water outflow pipe ( 14 ) is arranged on one side of the housing ( 5 ), and a water level sensor ( 12 ) is arranged on the other side of the housing ( 5 ). The water level sensor ( 12 ) includes a sensor box ( 15 ). A sensing probe is arranged on the sensor box ( 15 ), and includes a high water level probe ( 16 ), a low water level probe ( 17 ), and a ground probe ( 18 ). The high water level probe ( 16 ) is shorter than the low water level probe ( 17 ), and the low water level probe ( 17 ) is shorter than the ground probe ( 18 ). Water pumps employing the water level sensor ( 12 ) can control the rotation of the water pump on the basis of the water level, ameliorating a common scenario with existing water pumps in which the water pump does not work when water is available and works when water is unavailable.

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26-09-2013 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Sensing of Levitated Rotor Position

Номер: US20130251502A1
Принадлежит: World Heart Corporation

A pump with magnetically-levitated rotor includes a position sensor having an eddy-current sensor coil that operates as a resonating element in a low frequency oscillator located within the pump housing. The oscillator is operably interconnected with additional electronics that shift the frequency of the oscillator output signal to a lower frequency. The lower frequency signal is directed to a frequency measurement circuit that provides a value representing a position of the rotor. 1. A pump system configured to provide fluid flow , comprising:a stator housing having an inlet and an outlet and a fluid pathway;a rotor disposed within the fluid pathway between the inlet and the outlet, the rotor hub comprising a body having a leading portion positioned adjacent the inlet, a trailing portion positioned adjacent the outlet;an eddy current sensor coil positioned external the fluid pathway and operable to determine a position of the rotor hub relative to the stator housing, the sensor coil operating as a resonating element in a low-frequency oscillator.2. The pump system of claim 1 , further comprising a frequency shifting device that shifts a frequency of an output signal from the oscillator to a lower frequency signal.3. The pump system of claim 2 , further comprising a frequency measurement circuit that measures the frequency of the lower frequency signal and outputs a value representative of a position of the rotor hub relative to the stator housing.4. The pump system of claim 3 , wherein the value output from the frequency measurement circuit is in the form of a binary number claim 3 , an electrical current claim 3 , or an electrical voltage.5. The pump system of claim 1 , further comprising a phase-locked loop that locks a phase of an output from the oscillator.6. The pump system of claim 1 , further comprising a frequency-locked loop that locks a frequency of an output from the oscillator.7. The pump system of claim 1 , further comprising a memory element ...

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26-09-2013 дата публикации

METHOD OF CONTROLLING COMPRESSOR SYSTEM FOR PREVENTING SURGE OCCURRENCE AND COMPRESSOR SYSTEM USING THE SAME

Номер: US20130251503A1
Автор: PARK Sung-soon
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG TECHWIN CO., LTD.

Provided is a method of controlling a compressor system including measuring variables for generating a performance curve of a compressor, calculating changing rates of the variables; comparing the calculated changing rates with preset changing rate variations; and determining a surge control line different from a preset surge control line according to the calculated changing rates if the calculated changing rates are out of ranges of the preset changing rate variations. 1. A method of controlling a compressor system , the method comprising:measuring variables for generating a performance curve of a compressor;calculating changing rates of the variables;comparing the calculated changing rates with preset changing rate variations; anddetermining a surge control line different from a preset surge control line according to the calculated changing rates if the calculated changing rates are out of ranges of the preset changing rate variations.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the variables comprise a first variable and a second variable different from the first variable.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising calculating a first parameter and a second parameter by non-dimensionalizing the changing rate of the first variable and the changing rate of the second variable.5. The method of further comprising selecting a greater one of the first parameter and the second parameter as a control reference value.6. The method of claim 5 , further comprising selecting and changing the surge control line corresponding to the control reference value.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the preset changing rate variations comprise a changing rate of the first variable and a changing rate of the second variable claim 1 , the changing rates changed by adjusting opening of a blow-off valve with respect to lapse of time.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the surge control line is shifted from the preset surge control line according to a difference between the calculated changing rate ...

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10-10-2013 дата публикации

Fast - response pump monitoring and in-situ pump data recording system

Номер: US20130268213A1
Принадлежит: Field Intelligence Inc

A proposed implementation of this present subject matter utilizes a data collection and processing unit and sensors to monitor one or more conditions which can cause damage to a pump. These conditions include differential pressure across the pump, pump flow rate, and the pump rotational speed (RPM). Pump operating curves are analyzed to develop equations indicative of minimum and maximum allowable head for efficient operation within mechanical operation limits of the pump. The equations are used to set a processor for analyzing data inputs. The processor utilizes sensor inputs from the pump, including input and output pressure differential, flow, and pump speed. These values are compared to stored data or may be inserted into an equation to provide a calculated parameter indicative of operation in or out of pump operating limits. Responsive circuits inform users of alarm conditions.

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17-10-2013 дата публикации

Integrated reciprocating primer drive arrangement

Номер: US20130272843A1
Принадлежит: Waterous Co

A pump assembly includes a centrifugal pump having an intake, a discharge, a pump chamber and an impeller to deliver water from the intake to the discharge. A priming system is fluidly coupled to the pump chamber. A drive assembly includes a drive shaft coupled to the priming system and positioned around an impeller shaft coupled to the impeller for selective rotatable coupling of the impeller shaft and the drive shaft.

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17-10-2013 дата публикации

Instrumenting High Reliability Electric Submersible Pumps

Номер: US20130272898A1
Принадлежит: SCHLUMBERGER TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

Instrumentation for high reliability electric submersible pumps (ESPs) is provided. Comprehensive sensors placed throughout ESP components enable monitoring, analysis, and intervention to improve performance of ESP components and provide high reliability and long life for components. Example ESP sensors used to protectively monitor an ESP string may include electrical current leakage detectors, temperature sensors at the pothead, fiber optics used as distributed temperature sensors in the motor stator and windings of the motor, water cut sensors to determine quality of hydrocarbon being produced, tachometer and torque sensors to detect the speed of rotating shafts of the motors and pumps, temperature and vibration sensors for rotor bearings and thrust members, and wye-point imbalance detectors for balancing electrical loads on the three phases in a wye system. Interpretation and control modules analyze the sensor input and apply actions that improve performance and lengthen lifespan of components. 1. A system , comprising:an electric submersible pump (ESP) string, including at least one ESP motor;a sensor associated with at least a shaft bearing or a rotor bearing of each section of the ESP string;a monitoring module for dynamically tracking data of each sensor; anda control module for changing an operating parameter of a component of the ESP string based on the dynamic tracking of the sensor data.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a fiber optic strand to perform distributed sensing of temperatures along the ESP string claim 1 , the control module changing an operating parameter of at least one component of the ESP string based on the distributed sensing of the temperatures.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the fiber optic strand runs internally in at least one motor stator of the ESP string.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the distributed sensing of temperature using the fiber optic strand includes sensing a temperature associated with at least a ...

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24-10-2013 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR AVIAN MITIGATION FOR WIND FARMS

Номер: US20130280033A1
Принадлежит: RENEWABLE ENERGY SYSTEMS AMERICAS INC.

A wildlife detection system includes a tracking device, a receiver, and a wildlife deterrent system. The tracking device may be mounted to a wildlife. The receiver is configured to track movement of the tracking device relative to an object of danger to the wildlife. The wildlife deterrent system is configured to reduce risk of danger to the wildlife in response to movement of the wildlife within a predetermined distance from the object of danger as tracked by the receiver. 1. (canceled)12. A computer-implemented method for tracking wildlife , comprising:providing a transmitter, a receiver, a controller, and a tracking device, and mounting the tracking device to a wildlife;generating an energy field with the transmitter;generating a signal with the tracking device when the wildlife enters the energy field;receiving the signal at the a receiver;determining a location of the wildlife relative to a reference point; 'wherein the command includes slowing down a wind turbine and the wildlife is a bird.', 'delivering a signal to the controller and generating a command with the controller to mitigate danger for the wildlife based on a determination that the wildlife is within a predetermined distance of the reference point;'}13. The computer-implemented method of claim 12 , wherein the tracking device comprises a passive harmonic radar tag that re-radiates a signal at a different frequency than a frequency of the energy field.14. The computer-implemented method of claim 12 , wherein the tracking device comprises an unpowered active tag that is powered by the energy field.15. The computer-implemented method of claim 12 , further comprising determining the location of the wildlife relative to the reference point.1634-. (canceled)35. A method of tracking a bird and reducing danger thereto from a wind turbine claim 12 , comprising:providing a transmitter, a receiver, a controller and a tag which is mounted on the bird;generating an energy field with the transmitter, the tag ...

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31-10-2013 дата публикации

COOLING SYSTEM FOR USE IN A PORTABLE COMMUNICATION DEVICE

Номер: US20130287595A1
Автор: Horng Alex

A cooling system for use in a portable communication device includes a detection module, a cooling module and a central control module. The detection module detects whether the portable communication device is in a communication state and generates an acknowledgement signal. The cooling module includes a fan and a driving unit. The central control module is electrically coupled to the detection module and the driving unit, detects an operational temperature of said device, and generates a detected temperature value corresponding to the detected operational temperature. The central control module controls the fan to operate in a silent mode or a cooling mode. The central control module controls the fan to operate in the silent mode if the central control module receives the acknowledgement signal when the detected temperature value is smaller than a temperature threshold value, else the central control module controls the fan to operate in the cooling mode. 1. A cooling system for use in a portable communication device , comprising:a detection module detecting whether the portable communication device is in a communication state and generating an acknowledgement signal when the portable communication device is in the communication state;a cooling module comprising a fan and a driving unit electrically coupled to the fan; anda central control module electrically coupled to the detection module and the driving unit, detecting an operational temperature of the portable communication device, and generating a detected temperature value corresponding to the detected operational temperature, wherein the central control module controls the fan to operate in a silent mode or a cooling mode, and wherein the central control module controls the fan to operate in the silent mode if the central control module receives the acknowledgement signal when the detected temperature value is smaller than a temperature threshold value, else the central control module controls the fan to ...

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07-11-2013 дата публикации

Cooling system and method for operating same

Номер: US20130291575A1
Принадлежит: HITACHI LTD

An air conditioning system for appropriately controlling the air conditioning capacity by preventing occurrence of cavitation of a refrigerant pump and a method of operating the system are provided. It includes an evaporator for vaporizing a refrigerant by exchanging heat with air in a room to be air-conditioned, a condenser for liquefying a refrigerant gas vaporized by the evaporator, a refrigerant pump for feeding a refrigerant liquid liquefied by the condenser to the evaporator, a refrigerant liquid tank disposed between the condenser and the refrigerant pump to temporarily store the refrigerant liquid liquefied by the condenser, first cold water piping for supplying cold water generated from a heat source machine to the condenser, second cold water piping for supplying the cold water generated from the heat source machine to the refrigerant liquid tank, a refrigerant liquid temperature sensor for measuring a temperature of the refrigerant liquid in the refrigerant liquid tank and a control unit for controlling to supply the cold water desired for condensation of the refrigerant gas to the condenser.

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07-11-2013 дата публикации

PUMP SYSTEM

Номер: US20130294931A1
Принадлежит: Sulzer Pump Solutions AB

Disclosed is a system for controlling a pump, such as a submersible pump intended for pumping water, including a pump and a separate electronic control unit connected to the pump by an electrical cable. The control unit is adapted to be detachably connected to the pump, by that the control unit is adapted to allow the pumps power supply to pass through the control unit, by that an electronic controller is arranged in the pump for controlling at least one of the pump's functions and/or monitoring at least one of the pump's operating conditions, and by that the pump and the control unit are adapted to communicate with each other and transmitting signals, including necessary control and/or monitoring information/data, between each other. 16997913. A system () for controlling a pump () , such as a submersible pump mainly intended for pumping water , comprising a pump () and one from the pump separated electronic control unit () connected to the pump () by an electrical cable () , wherein{'b': 7', '9', '13, 'the control unit () is adapted to be detachably connected to the pump () via an electrical power supply cable (),'}{'b': 26', '9', '9', '9, 'an electronic controller () is arranged in the pump () for controlling at least one of the pumps () operating functions and/or monitoring at least one of the pumps () operating conditions,'}{'b': 9', '7, 'that the pump () and the control unit () are adapted to communicate with each other and transmit data/signals, comprising necessary control and/or monitoring information/data for managing the system.'}26. The system () according to claim 1 , wherein{'b': 19', '7', '9', '7, 'i': a', 'e, 'internal cables (-) are arranged within the control unit () in order to allow the pumps () power supply to pass through the control unit ().'}36. The system () according to claim 1 , wherein{'b': 7', '9', '9', '7, 'the control unit () is adapted to automatically detect at least one for the connected pump () important characteristic, and to ...

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14-11-2013 дата публикации

Pump unit

Номер: US20130300330A1
Принадлежит: Grundfos Holdings AS

A pumping set includes an electric motor, which exhibits a stator, a rotor and a can arranged between the stator and rotor, and at least one impeller linked with the rotor, wherein the electric motor has engine electronics designed for electronically commutating the electric motor, and the electric motor and commutation are configured in such a way that, in a state where the rotor chamber inside the can and/or the impeller is not filled with liquid, the rotor is shut down.

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21-11-2013 дата публикации

FAN CONTROL SYSTEM AND FAN CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF

Номер: US20130309061A1
Принадлежит: WISTRON CORPORATION

A fan control system and a fan controlling method thereof are disclosed. The fan control system is used to an electronic apparatus for controlling an air pump fan device. The fan controlling method includes following steps: setting a plurality of vibrating working periods of the air pump fan device; setting a plurality of vibrating frequencies of the air pump fan device, wherein each vibrating frequency has a different vibrating frequency value; detecting a temperature of the electronic apparatus; determining whether the temperature of the electronic apparatus exceeding a first setting temperature; and if yes, controlling the air pump fan device to vibrate according to the plurality of vibrating frequencies during the plurality of vibrating working periods, wherein adjacent vibrating working periods of the plurality of vibrating working periods correspond to different vibrating frequency values. 1. A fan controlling method for controlling an air pump fan device in an electronic apparatus , wherein the air pump fan device is installed in the electronic apparatus , the method comprising:setting a plurality of vibrating working periods of the air pump fan device;setting a plurality of vibrating frequencies of the air pump fan device, wherein each vibrating frequency has a different vibrating frequency value;detecting a temperature of the electronic apparatus;determining whether the temperature of the electronic apparatus exceeding a first predetermined temperature; andif the temperature exceeding the first predetermined temperature, controlling the air pump fan device to vibrate according to the plurality of vibrating frequencies during the plurality of vibrating working periods, wherein adjacent vibrating working periods of the plurality of vibrating working periods correspond to different vibrating frequency values.2. The fan controlling method as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:setting a stop working period between adjacent vibrating working periods of the ...

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05-12-2013 дата публикации

ANTI-SURGE SPEED CONTROL

Номер: US20130323014A1
Принадлежит:

The present invention relates to a method and control system to control the speed of a centrifugal compressor operating within a vacuum pressure swing adsorption process to avoid an operation at which surge can occur and directly driven by an electric motor that is in turn controlled by a variable frequency drive. In accordance with present invention an optimal speed for operation of the compressor is determined at which the compressor will operate along a peak efficiency operating line of a compressor map thereof. This speed is adjusted by a feed back speed multiplier when the flow or other parameter referable to flow through the compressor is below a minimum and a feed forward multiplier during evacuation and evacuation with purge steps that multiplies the feed back multiplier to increase speed of the compressor and thereby avoid surge. 1. A method of controlling centrifugal compressor speed within a vacuum pressure swing adsorption apparatus , said method comprising:measuring and calculating a parameter referable to a flow rate of gas entering a centrifugal compressorthe centrifugal compressor directly driven by an electric motor having a speed controlled by a variable frequency drive;measuring and calculating a pressure ratio of outlet to inlet pressure of the centrifugal compressor;determining an optimal speed of the centrifugal compressor based on the pressure ratio and that lies along the peak efficiency operating line of the centrifugal compressor;determining a minimum allowable value of the parameter at which surge conditions are likely to occur at the optimal speed;determining a feed back multiplier that when multiplied by the optimal speed will either increase the speed when the parameter is less than the minimum allowable value or will reduce the speed when the parameter is greater than or equal to the minimum allowable value;during steps of a repeating cycle conducted by the vacuum pressure swing adsorption apparatus where the centrifugal compressor is ...

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05-12-2013 дата публикации

Turbopump

Номер: US20130323081A1
Принадлежит: SNECMA SAS

The invention relates to a field of feeding reaction engines, and in particular a turbopump 9 for feeding at least one combustion chamber 2 with a first propellant, the turbopump comprising a pump 9 a, a turbine 9 b to the pump 9 a in order to drive it, and a variable and/or disengageable braking device 11.

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19-12-2013 дата публикации

Technique for preventing air lock through stuttered starting and air release slit for pumps

Номер: US20130336763A1
Принадлежит: FLOW CONTROL LLC

Apparatus, including a pumping system, is provided featuring a pump and a control circuit. The pump has an impeller housing configured with a slit at the top for trapped air to leave the impeller housing once the pump has been submerged. The control circuit is configured to cycle the pump on and off for a predetermined number of cycles so that the trapped air will float to the top and be expelled out the slit when the pump is cycled off. The control circuit is configured to leave the pump on after the predetermined number of cycles.

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19-12-2013 дата публикации

FAN CONTROL DEVICE AND FAN CONTROL METHOD

Номер: US20130336805A1
Принадлежит: FUJITSU LIMITED

A fan control device includes a PWM generating circuit, a PWM switching circuit, and a switching instructing unit. The PWM generating circuit generates an arbitrary signal controlling rotation of a fan for cooling an MXM card. The PWM switching circuit is located between the MXM card and the fan, and switches output to the fan from the arbitrary signal generated by the PWM generating circuit to a signal output from the MXM card. The switching instructing unit issues a switching instruction to the PWM switching circuit at predetermined timing. Consequently, the fan control device can appropriately control the fan for cooling a heat-generating component. 1. A fan control device comprising:a signal generating circuit that generates an arbitrary signal controlling rotation of a fan for cooling a heat-generating component;a switching circuit that is located between the heat-generating component and the fan, and switches output to the fan from the arbitrary signal generated by the signal generating circuit to a signal output by the heat-generating component; anda switching instructing unit that issues a switching instruction to the switching circuit at predetermined timing.2. The fan control device according to claim 1 , whereinwhen a control has been switched from a first program to a second program, the switching instructing unit issues the switching instruction to the switching circuit.3. The fan control device according to claim 1 , whereinwhen having received an instruction from a user, the switching instructing unit issues the switching instruction to the switching circuit.4. The fan control device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a storage unit that stores therein alterable rotation information of the fan in a manner associated with a possible temperature of the heat-generating component; anda control unit that causes the heat-generating component to output a signal controlling the rotation of the fan corresponding to temperature of the heat-generating ...

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26-12-2013 дата публикации

PUMP USING MULTI VOLTAGE ELECTRONICS WITH RUN DRY AND OVER CURRENT PROTECTION

Номер: US20130343907A1
Принадлежит: FLOW CONTROL LLC

A pump has a signal processor, including one forming part of a printed circuit board assembly, that receives signaling containing information about a voltage supplied to a motor to run a particular pump model, and also containing information about whether a current draw of the pump is lower than a predetermined low current level or is higher than a predetermined high current level; and determines whether to shut off the pump after a predetermined time, based on the signaling received. The signal processor provides control signalling to shut off the pump after the predetermined time if the current draw of the pump is lower than the predetermined low current level or is higher than the predetermined high current level, where the predetermined low current level and the predetermined high current level depend on the voltage being supplied to the motor to run the particular pump model. 1. A pump comprising:a signal processor, including where the signal processor forms part of a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA), configured to:receive signaling containing information about a voltage being supplied to a motor to run a particular pump model, and also containing information about whether a current draw of the pump is lower than a predetermined low current level or is higher than a predetermined high current level; anddetermine whether to shut off the pump after a predetermined time, based at least partly on the signaling received.2. A pump according to claim 1 , wherein the signal processor claim 1 , including the PCBA claim 1 , is configured to provide control signalling to shut off the pump after the predetermined time if the current draw of the pump is lower than the predetermined low current level or is higher than the predetermined high current level claim 1 , where the predetermined low current level and the predetermined high current level depend on the voltage being supplied to the motor to run the particular pump model.3. A pump according to claim 2 , wherein ...

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26-12-2013 дата публикации

VACUUM PUMP, VACUUM EXHAUST DEVICE, AND METHOD OF OPERATING VACUUM PUMP

Номер: US20130343912A1
Принадлежит: ULVAC KIKO, INC.

[Object] To provide a vacuum pump, a vacuum exhaust device, and a method of operating a vacuum pump that are capable of achieving a stable exhausting operation without causing a step-out. 1. A vacuum pump , comprising: a pump chamber including an intake port and an exhaust port, and', 'a rotor that is arranged in the pump chamber and transfers gas from the intake port to the exhaust port;, 'a pump unit including'} a motor chamber adjacent to the pump chamber, and', 'a drive motor that is arranged in the motor chamber and rotates the rotor;, 'a drive unit including'} a partition member that airtightly partitions the pump chamber and the motor chamber,', 'a first magnet attached to the rotor, and', 'a second magnet that is attached to the drive motor and is magnetically connected to the first magnet via the partition member, the magnetic coupling being configured to transmit a rotational force of the drive motor to the rotor at a rotational torque equal to or smaller than a first threshold value; and, 'a magnetic coupling including'} a detection section that detects a load torque of the drive motor, and', 'a revolution control section that controls the number of revolutions of the drive motor, the controller increasing the number of revolutions of the drive motor when the load torque is equal to or smaller than a second threshold value that is smaller than the first threshold value and reducing the number of revolutions of the drive motor when the load torque exceeds the second threshold value and is equal to or smaller than toe first threshold value., 'a controller including'}2. The vacuum pump according to claim 1 , whereinthe controller puts the drive motor into a free running state when the load torque exceeds the first threshold value.3. The vacuum pump according to or claim 1 , whereinthe second threshold value is a rated torque of the drive motor.4. A vacuum exhaust device claim 1 , comprising: a pump chamber including an intake port and an exhaust port,', 'a ...

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06-02-2014 дата публикации

Method for controlling a regulated-rotation-speed low-pressure centrifugal fan

Номер: US20140037426A1
Принадлежит: Runtech Systems OY

A method for controlling an automatic stall-prevention of a rotation-speed-regulated centrifugal fan. A control automatics is controlled by an automation system of the process wherein, the control automatics stalling is detected from a function of the electric current, voltage and frequency going to the motor of the centrifugal fan.

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13-02-2014 дата публикации

Pool Timer

Номер: US20140044559A1
Принадлежит:

A swimming pool or spa pump control system to selectively control the operation of a recirculating pump to prevent damage to the recirculating pump that could result from specific operating conditions and to optimize energy consumption by varying the run time of the recirculating pump throughout the year as a function of the sun's energy impacting the earth's surface as a measure of solar radiation incident on the surface of the pool water or solar heat energy incident on the pool water comprising a controller including a microcontroller to calculate the pump run time for a geographically specific location dependent upon the time of year or date based upon the solar radiation or heat energy adjusted for specific swimming pool or spa site, and a plurality of sensors to monitor various operating conditions coupled to the controller to deactivate the recirculating pump when any one of the operating conditions exceeds a predetermined or set value. 1. A pump control system for a swimming pool to selectively control the operation of a recirculating pump to prevent damage to the recirculating pump that could result from specific operating conditions and to optimize energy consumption by varying the run time of said recirculating pump throughout the year as a function of the sun's energy impacting the earth's surface as a measure of solar radiation incident on the surface of the pool water comprising a controller including a microcontroller to calculate the initial pump run time for a geographically specific location dependent upon the time of year or date based upon the solar radiation adjusted for specific swimming pool site , said controller comprises a microcontroller including a processor , memory and timing means and an input device coupled to said microcontroller to enable a user to enter time , date , location by area code or by latitude and longitude with measured or calculated solar energy data and pump turn-on time and an output device to display information to ...

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13-02-2014 дата публикации

Water supply apparatus

Номер: US20140044560A1
Принадлежит: Ebara Corp

A water supply apparatus is configured to meet energy-saving demands by controlling a pump so that the rotational speed of the pump is lowered while keeping a constant flow rate. The water supply apparatus includes a pump for pressurizing and delivering water, a frequency converter for supplying electric power to the pump to operate the pump at a variable rotational speed, a discharge-side pressure sensor for detecting a pressure at a discharge side of the pump, and a controller ( 15 ) for controlling the rotational speed of the pump. The controller ( 15 ) stores a plurality of control head curves (B, C 1 , C 2 , C 3 ) representing different relationships between flow rates (Q) and heads (H), and controls the rotational speed of the pump based on an alternatively selected one of the control head curves (B, C 1 , C 2 , C 3 ).

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13-02-2014 дата публикации

APPARATUS FOR DETECTING THE FLUID CONDITION IN A PUMP

Номер: US20140044564A1
Автор: Hampton Steven W.
Принадлежит: Little Giant Pump Company

A pump control system which detects a fluid condition in a pump is disclosed. The pump control system may include a control event based on the fluid condition in the pump. The pump control system may detect a fluid condition in the pump by monitoring the frequency response of the pump. 1. An electrically powered fluid transfer system , comprising:a pump having a fluid inlet and a fluid outlet in fluid communication with the fluid inlet, the pump moving fluid from the fluid inlet through an interior of the pump and onto the fluid outlet when power is provided to a motor of the pump; anda controller operatively coupled to the pump to control when power is provided to the pump, the controller monitoring at least one characteristic of a frequency response of the pump while the pump is powered to determine a fluid condition within the pump, wherein the at least one characteristic of the frequency response includes one of a magnitude of the frequency response and a phase angle of the frequency response.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one characteristic of the frequency response is the magnitude of the frequency response at at least a first frequency.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the controller monitors the magnitude of the frequency response of the current drawn by the motor of the pump at the at least the first frequency and compares a relative value to a threshold value to determine the fluid condition within the pump claim 2 , the relative value being dependent on the magnitude of the frequency response of the current at the at least the first frequency.4. The system of claim 3 , wherein the controller alters the operation of the pump when the fluid condition within the pump is a first fluid condition claim 3 , the first fluid condition including the presence of a compressible gas in the interior of the pump.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the controller detects the first fluid condition when the relative value crosses the threshold value.6. The ...

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20-02-2014 дата публикации

Rotary pump exhibiting an adjustable delivery volume, in particular for adjusting a coolant pump

Номер: US20140050562A1
Автор: Claus Welte, Uwe Meinig

An adjustable delivery volume rotary pump, including: first and second housing structures; a delivery chamber comprising a first chamber wall formed by the first housing structure, a second chamber wall formed by the second housing structure, a fluid inlet in a low-pressure region and a fluid outlet in a high pressure region; a pump wheel rotatable about a rotational axis in the delivery chamber; and a pressing device for generating pressing force. The second housing structure can be moved relative to the first housing structure from a first to a second position, against the pressing force. In the second position, a gap exists between the first and the second chamber walls and fluid can escape from the delivery chamber by bypassing the inlet and the outlet, or a circulation of the fluid which reduces the delivery rate of the rotary pump arises in the gap within the delivery chamber.

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06-03-2014 дата публикации

Priming Protection

Номер: US20140064985A1
Принадлежит: Individual

Embodiments of the invention provide a pumping system for at least one aquatic application. The pumping system includes a pump, a motor coupled to the pump, and a controller in communication with the motor. The controller determines an actual power consumption of the motor and compares the actual power consumption to a reference power consumption. The controller also determines that the pump is in an unprimed condition if the actual power consumption is less than the reference power consumption and that the pump is in a primed condition if the actual power consumption is at least equal to the reference power consumption.

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20-03-2014 дата публикации

SYSTEMS AND METHOD FOR WIRELESSLY COMMUNICATING WITH ELECTRIC MOTORS

Номер: US20140079564A1
Принадлежит: Regal Beloit America, Inc.

An electric motor communication system for use with a fluid moving system is provided. The electric motor communication system includes an electric motor including a wireless communication device configured to transmit and receive wireless signals, and a processing device coupled to the wireless communication device and configured to control the electric motor based at least in part on wireless signals received at the wireless communication device. The electric motor communication system further includes at least one external device configured to communicate wirelessly with the electric motor. 1. An electric motor communication system for use with a fluid moving system , said electric motor communication system comprising: a wireless communication device configured to transmit and receive wireless signals; and', 'a processing device coupled to said wireless communication device and configured to control said electric motor based at least in part on wireless signals received at said wireless communication device; and, 'an electric motor comprisingat least one external device configured to communicate wirelessly with said electric motor.2. An electric motor communication system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said at least one external device is a system controller configured to transmit wireless signals that include at least one of configuration data for said electric motor and control commands for said electric motor.3. An electric motor communication system in accordance with claim 2 , wherein said system controller is a heating claim 2 , ventilation claim 2 , and air conditioning (HVAC) system controller.4. An electric motor communication system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said at least one external device is a diagnostic tool configured to wirelessly collect diagnostic information from said electric motor.5. An electric motor communication system in accordance with claim 1 , wherein said at least one external device is a thermostat including a ...

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27-03-2014 дата публикации

Apparatus For Monitoring An Electrical Submersible Pump

Номер: US20140086765A1
Автор: Atherton Eric
Принадлежит: BAKER HUGHES INCORPORATED

Apparatus for monitoring an Electrical Submersible Pump (ESP) are provided, and example of an apparatus includes a rotation rate or other sensor located in, for example, an ESP gauge. When the ESP is started the rotating elements rotate in a first direction whilst the static elements will experience an opposing torque in a second opposite direction. The small rotational movement of the ESP gauge housing, for example, is sensed by the sensor and is used to determine the direction of rotation of the motor and pump to ensure proper ESP motor and/or ESP assembly configuration. 1. An apparatus to determine a direction of rotation of a motor and pump of an electrical submersible pump , comprising:an electrical submersible pump assembly including a motor, a pump, a housing, and at least one sensor positioned to measure a rotational rate; anda processing system being configured to determine a direction of rotation of the pump, the motor, or both the pump and the motor responsive to a signal output from the at least one sensor to thereby determine if the pump, the motor, or both the pump and the motor of the electrical submersible pump is rotating in a design-intended direction.2. An apparatus as defined in claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor comprises an angular rate-sensing gyroscope positioned so that an axis of sensitivity of the gyroscope corresponds to a vertical axis of the electrical submersible pump assembly.3. An apparatus as defined in claim 2 , wherein the at least one sensor is configured to measure rotation rate by measuring a Coriolis force on one or more vibrating elements of the electrical submersible pump assembly.4. An apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor comprises the rotation rate sensor positioned to measure the rotational rate of the housing.5. An apparatus as defined in claim 1 , wherein the at least one sensor comprises the angular rate sensor positioned to measure the rotational rate of the housing.6. An apparatus as defined ...

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03-04-2014 дата публикации

CONTROL DEVICE FOR ELECTRIC WATER PUMP

Номер: US20140093393A1
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

In an electric water pump for circulating cooling water of an engine mounted on a vehicle or similar, a time interval to switch energized phase of a pump motor is set to longer than a time interval during a normal flow rate control (during a flow rate control at a flow rate equal to or more than a flow rate where an electromotive force generated at a non-energized phase is detectable). In the case where a pump discharge pressure (or a water temperature of the cooling water) repeatedly increases and decreases in this extremely low flow rate state, it is determined that the electric water pump normally rotates as required. This allows providing the extremely low flow rate state between a water stop state and a water circulation state in a control for stop of water in an engine cooling system. 1. A control device for an electric water pump for circulating cooling water through a cooling system of an engine , comprisinga rotation determining unit configured to determine that the electric water pump rotates as required in a case where one of a discharge pressure of the electric water pump and a water temperature of the cooling water repeatedly increases and decreases.2. The control device for the electric water pump according to claim 1 , whereinthe rotation determination of the electric water pump is performed in a case where a circulation flow rate of cooling water by the electric water pump is equal to or less than a predetermined flow rate.3. The control device for the electric water pump according to claim 1 , whereinenergization of the electric water pump is controlled by duty control, and the rotation determination of the electric water pump is performed in a case where a duty ratio of the duty control is equal to or less than a predetermined value.4. The control device for the electric water pump according to claim 1 , whereinthe electric water pump includes a rotor and a stator, the rotor including an impeller, the stator including a plurality of phases of coils ...

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03-04-2014 дата публикации

Anti-Entrapment and Anti-Dead Head Function

Номер: US20140093394A1
Принадлежит:

In accordance with one aspect, the present invention provides a pumping system for at least one aquatic application. The pumping system includes a pump, a motor coupled to the pump, an interface associated with the pump designed to receive input instructions from a user, and a controller in communication with the motor. The controller determines a blockage condition based on a power consumption value of the motor, and further includes an auto-restart function that is designed to allow the pump to automatically restart after detection of the blockage. 1. A pumping system for at least one aquatic application , the pumping system comprising:a pump;a motor coupled to the pump;an interface associated with the pump designed to receive input instructions from a user; and 'the controller determining a blockage condition based on a power consumption value of the motor, and further including an auto-restart function that is designed to allow the pump to automatically restart after detection of the blockage.', 'a controller in communication with the motor,'}2. The pumping system of claim 1 , wherein the power consumption value of the motor is determined using a previous power consumption value at a first time period and a current power consumption value determined at a second time period.3. The pumping system of claim 2 , wherein the previous power consumption value is compared to the current power consumption value to determine a difference value.4. The pumping system of claim 1 , wherein the controller repeatedly monitors the power consumption value to determine the blockage condition.5. The pumping system of claim 1 , wherein the blockage condition is an entrapment condition.6. The pumping system of claim 5 , wherein the entrapment condition is caused by a blockage associated with a suction side of the pump.7. The pumping system of claim 1 , wherein the blockage condition is a deadhead condition associated with an obstruction in plumbing disposed downstream of the pump.8. ...

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06-01-2022 дата публикации

ADHESIVE DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH CONVERTIBLE NOZZLE ASSEMBLIES

Номер: US20220001415A1
Автор: Saine Joel E.
Принадлежит:

An adhesive dispensing system for applying liquid adhesive to a substrate using different nozzles with the same manifold is disclosed. The adhesive dispensing system includes a manifold having a body, a first clamp configured to engage the body of the manifold, a second clamp configured to engage the body of the manifold, and a nozzle. The first and second clamps secure the nozzle to the body of the manifold. The body of the manifold has a first contact surface that engages the first clamp and a second contact surface that engages the second clamp and the nozzle, where the second contact surface is angularly offset from the first contact surface. 1. A manifold for a liquid adhesive dispensing system , the manifold comprising:a body having a first contact surface that engages a first clamp and a second contact surface that engages a second clamp and a first nozzle, wherein said first and second clamps secure said first nozzle to said body of said manifold, and said second contact surface is angularly offset from said first contact surface.2. The manifold of claim 1 , wherein said body has a top surface claim 1 , a bottom surface opposite said top surface along a vertical direction claim 1 , a front surface claim 1 , and a back surface opposite said front surface along a longitudinal direction that is perpendicular to the vertical direction claim 1 , wherein said second contact surface is spaced from said bottom surface along the vertical direction.3. The manifold of claim 2 , wherein the body has a third contact surface that extends from said second contact surface to said bottom surface claim 2 , said third contact surface being angularly offset from said second contact surface.4. The manifold of claim 2 , wherein said front surface includes said first contact surface.5. The manifold of claim 1 , wherein said first contact surface defines at least one bore that is configured to receive at least one fastener claim 1 , wherein said at least one fastener secures said ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

FLUID SYSTEM WITH A CONTINUOUSLY VARIABLE TRANSMISSION

Номер: US20180001123A1
Автор: Younker Kevin Ralph
Принадлежит:

A technique for providing a water pumping system suitable for fighting wildfire, flood mediation, sewage transport, and the like is revealed. The system includes an internal combustion engine, a CVT with an input shaft and an output shaft, and a pump with an axial flow impeller. In one variation, multiple impeller stages are used and/or several systems are daisy-chained to provide for suitable delivery of water from its source. In another form, the system is carried by an all-terrain vehicle, side-by-side, or the like, to reach remote areas that need to move water to address a hazardous condition. 121-. (canceled)22. A method , comprising:providing a mobile fluid-pumping system to a selected site proximate to a fluid source, the system including: (a) an internal combustion engine, (b) a pump including an impeller that is one of an axial-flow impeller, a mixed-flow impeller, a radial-flow impeller or a centrifugal impeller, the impeller is positioned within a housing defining an intake and outlet, (c) a delivery conduit in sealed engagement with the outlet, and (d) a continuously variable transmission (CVT including a power input shaft and an power output shaft;driving the power input shaft of the CVT with the internal combustion engine;rotating the impeller with the power output shaft of the CVT to operate the pump;mechanically governing selected operations of the system with the CVT, the CVT transferring power between the power input shaft and the power output shaft in accordance with a variable turn ratio, the CVT being responsive to change in power input shaft speed and power output shaft speed to adjust the variable turn ratio; andduring the rotating of the impeller, moving fluid from the fluid source through the intake and discharging the fluid through the delivery conduit to perform at least one of: (a) fighting a fire with the fluid discharged from the delivery conduit, (b) wetting flammable matter with the fluid in a designated area to establish a fire break ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

PUMPING ENERGY MANAGEMENT CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20180003180A1
Принадлежит:

A method includes receiving an power value for a first pump and a differential pressure across the first pump and receiving an power value for a second pump and a differential pressure across the second pump, wherein the first pump is in a first pumping line and the second pump is in a second pumping line that pumps in parallel with the first pumping line. The flows through the first pumping line and the second pumping line are adjusted to minimize an power per flow per differential pressure of the first and second pumping lines in combination. 1. A method comprising:receiving a power value for a first pump and a differential pressure across the first pump;receiving an power value for a second pump and a differential pressure across the second pump, wherein the first pump is in a first pumping line and the second pump is in a second pumping line that pumps in parallel with the first pumping line;adjusting a flow through the first pumping line and a flow through the second pumping line to minimize an power per flow per differential pressure of the first and second pumping lines in combination.2. The method of further comprising:receiving a differential pressure across a flow control valve in the first pumping line;using the differential pressure across the flow control valve to determine a flow through the flow control valve;using the differential pressure across the pump to determine an expected flow for the pump; andusing the flow through the valve and the expected flow for the pump to determine which pumping lines to adjust;3. The method of further comprising:initially running the first pump while keeping the second pump idle;receiving flow values for pipes serviced by the first pumping line and the second pumping line;determining that the changing flow values are such that the first pump soon will not be able to provide enough flow at a desired head;starting the second pump while adjusting the flow through the first pumping line and the second pumping line to ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

Safety Vacuum Release System

Номер: US20180003181A1
Принадлежит:

Some embodiments of the invention provide a pumping system for at least one aquatic application. The pumping system includes a pump, a motor coupled to the pump, a user interface associated with the pump designed to receive input instructions from a user, and a controller in communication with the motor. The controller determines a power parameter associated with the motor and compares the power parameter to a predetermined threshold value. The controller triggers a safety vacuum release system based on the comparison of the power parameter and the threshold value. 1. A pumping system for at least one aquatic application , the pumping system comprising:a pump;a motor coupled to the pump;a user interface associated with the pump, the user interface configured to receive input instructions from a user;and the controller determining a power parameter associated with the motor,', 'the controller comparing the power parameter to a predetermined threshold value, and', 'the controller triggering a safety vacuum release system based on the comparison of the power parameter and the threshold value;', 'wherein the power parameter is an absolute power consumption value of the motor., 'a controller in communication with the motor,'}2. The pumping system of claim 1 , wherein the power parameter is based only on measurements and calculations related to the power consumption of the motor.3. The pumping system of claim 1 , wherein the controller operates the pump according to at least one schedule.4. The pumping system of further including an external controller configured to allow operation of the system from a remote location.5. The pumping system of claim 1 , wherein the controller will automatically restart the pump after an obstructed inlet has been detected and the pump has been stopped.6. The pumping system of further including a counter designed to reduce the number of nuisance trips.7. The pumping system of claim 1 , wherein the predetermined threshold value is determined ...

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

Multi-stage impeller assembly for pump

Номер: US20180003182A1
Принадлежит: LITENS AUTOMOTIVE PARTNERSHIP

In an aspect, there is provided a pump impeller assembly that includes a first impeller portion arranged to drive a fluid through a fluid conduit, a second impeller portion movable between a more-rotationally engaged position in which the second impeller portion has a first amount of rotational engagement with the first impeller portion, and a less-rotationally engaged position in which the second impeller portion has a second amount of rotational engagement with the first impeller portion that is less than the first amount of rotational engagement, and an actuator operatively connected to the second impeller portion and configured to drive movement of the second impeller portion between the more-rotationally engaged position and the less-rotationally engaged position based on a fluid property

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

DUAL SPEED MOTOR CONTROLLER AND METHOD OF OPERATION

Номер: US20180003185A1
Автор: Afshar Reza
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A two-speed motor is stored in mounted in a housing with an end cap. The end cap has a tubular structure defining an interior space, including an open first end connectable to the motor casing. The second end includes at least one planar surface and at least one air grate configured to permit airflow into and/or out of the interior space. A dual speed pump controller includes a motor controller for operating the dual speed motor. The controller includes an operating speed circuit for operating the motor in one of a first speed or a second speed, the first speed being greater than the second speed; an event circuit for operating the motor at the first speed before a predetermined event and operating the pump at the second speed after the predetermined event. 1. A motor assembly , comprising:a housing having an interior containing a motor capable of operating at two speeds and a motor controller adapted to control operation of the motor, electrically coupled to the motor, and sealed within the interior of the housing;the motor controller including an operating speed circuit configured or programmed to automatically cause the motor to operate, without input from a user, in one of a first speed or a second speed, the first speed faster than the second speed;an event circuit, configured or programmed to automatically determine when a pre-set event occurs and automatically send a signal to the motor controller to indicate that the event has occurred;the motor controller configured or programmed to automatically control operation of the motor at the first speed before receiving the signal indicating that the event occurred and to automatically control operation of the motor at the second speed after receiving the signal indicating that the event occurred, without interference from a user.2. The motor assembly of claim 1 , wherein the event circuit comprises a timing circuit and the event is the expiration of a pre-set period of time claim 1 , the motor controller adapted ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

PUMP STATUS DISPLAY MODULE, PUMP SYSTEM USING SAME AND METHODS RELATING THERETO

Номер: US20200003217A1
Автор: Wilds Joshua Michael
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A pump system comprising a primary AC pump, a battery powered back-up pump, a back-up battery for powering the back-up pump, and a display unit for displaying the status of the pump system. The display unit having a visual indicator configured to be lit in at least two colors. 1. A pump system comprising:a primary AC pump;a battery powered back-up pump;a back-up battery for powering the back-up pump; anda display unit for displaying the status of the pump system, the display unit having a visual indicator configured to be lit in at least two colors.2. The pump system of :wherein the visual indicator is configured to be a first of the at least two colors when the back-up battery is in a good condition and a second of the at least two colors when the back-up battery is in a less than good condition.3. The pump system of wherein the first color is green and the second color is yellow.4. The pump system of claim 1 , the display unit further comprising an audio indicator.5. The pump system of wherein the visual indicator comprises at least one multi-color LED.6. The pump system of wherein the visual indicator comprises at least two monocolor lights of different colors claim 1 , wherein the at least two monocolor lights are positioned behind a single translucent panel.7. The pump system of claim 2 , wherein the visual indicator is configured to be a third color when the back-up battery has a poor condition.8. The pump system of further comprising a flood detector claim 1 , wherein the visual indicator is configured to flash when a flood is detected.9. The pump system of wherein the display unit comprises at least one of a smartphone claim 1 , a tablet claim 1 , and a computer.10. The pump system of further comprising a controller connected to the primary AC pump claim 1 , battery powered back-up pump claim 1 , back-up battery and display for controlling operation of the system and interfacing with same.11. A method of monitoring a pump system comprising:detecting a value, ...

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02-01-2020 дата публикации

VOLUMETRIC REAL TIME FLOW ENGINE

Номер: US20200003218A1
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Method and system for determining the real-time flow into a wastewater pump station using analog level sensing technologies. An Accurate Level Generator mechanism supplies an accurate mean value out of multiple readings for each level used to calculate the volume between levels. Two consecutive levels are used to calculate the volume between them using an Accurate Flow Calculator and the time it took to get from one level to the other. A Real Time Inflow Calculator adds results regarding the pumps in operation and overflow events, which are ways for the water to exit the pumping station. At a water level approaching where the pumps start or stop, or when abnormal events occur, a Predictive Abnormal Event Adjuster replaces the highly probable abnormal Real Time Inflow Result by a more stable and possible value, which is the last one calculated plus its variation over time. 2302. The method of claim 1 , wherein the level sensor sensing the level value () is an analog sensor.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising the steps of:{'b': 510', '600, 'a1) receiving the instant inflow () at a predictive abnormal event adjustor ();'}{'b': 604', '606', '610', '612', '600, 'a2) receiving a maximum flow value (), a minimum flow value (), a start level value (), and a stop level value () at the predictive abnormal event adjustor ();'}{'b': 510', '602', '604', '606', '2', '340', '610', '612', '608, 'a3) if the instant inflow () is detected by means of switch () to be between the maximum flow value () and the minimum flow value (), then detecting if the accurate level () is nearly equal to the start level () or the stop level () by means of a switch ();'}{'b': 2', '340', '610', '612', '616', '615, 'a4) if the accurate level () is not nearly equal to the start level () or the stop level (), the calculating a real time flow () by means of an averaging equation (); and'}{'b': 510', '602', '604', '606', '616', '614, 'a5) if the instant inflow () is detected by means of switch () ...

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

Pumping systems principally for swimming pools and spas

Номер: US20210002913A1
Автор: David Goldman
Принадлежит: ZODIAC POOL SYSTEMS LLC

Systems and techniques for guiding or advising users as to how to control motor speeds of pumping systems are detailed. The systems may solicit input from users and provide recommendations as to settings users may employ in connection with water-circulation systems of, principally, swimming pools and spas. The systems also may permit a user to retain control of both the duration the pool-filtration system will be active and the pump motor speed while providing suggestions to the user that may maximize efficiency of the system or minimize its power consumption (or both).

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

CENTRIFUGAL PUMP ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20210003133A1
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A centrifugal pump assembly includes an electrical drive motor (), with at least one impeller () which is driven by the motor and a pump casing () which surrounds the impeller () and which includes at least one suction connection () and at least two delivery connections (). A rotatable valve element (″) is arranged in the pump casing (). The valve element is movable between at least two switching positions, in which the flow paths through the delivery connections () are opened to a different extent. The valve element (″) includes an annular wall () which surrounds the impeller () and in which at least one switching opening () is formed. The valve element (″) is rotatably mounted about a rotation axis (X), which is centric to the annular wall (), inside of the pump casing (). 1. A centrifugal pump assembly comprising:an electrical drive motorat least one impeller which is driven by the electrical drive motor;a pump casing which surrounds the impeller and which comprises at least one suction connection and at least two delivery connections;a rotatable valve element is arranged in the pump casing, said valve element being movable between at least two switching positions, in which the flow paths through the at least two delivery connections are opened to a different extent, wherein the valve element comprises an annular wall which surrounds the impeller and in which at least one switching opening is formed and the valve element is rotatably mounted about a rotation axis which is centric to the annular wall, in the inside of the pump casing.2. A centrifugal pump assembly according to claim 1 , wherein at least one two outlet openings are connected to the delivery connections and with which the at least one switching opening can be brought to at least partly overlap depending on the switching position of the valve element and the two outlet openings are situated in a wall of the pump casing which faces the annular wall.3. A centrifugal pump according to claim 1 , wherein ...

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01-01-2015 дата публикации

Pump Controller System and Method

Номер: US20150005957A1
Автор: Robert M. Koehl
Принадлежит: Pentair Flow Technologies LLC

A method and apparatus for a pump control system. One or more embodiments of the invention include a pump controller that can perform a self-calibrating procedure, can provide precise motor speed control, can provide a limp mode before shutting down the motor when system parameters are exceeded and/or fault conditions occur, can detect fault conditions, and can store fault conditions for later retrieval.

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

Fire Pump Controller Configured to Control Pressure Maintenance in Sprinkler Systems

Номер: US20180008850A1
Автор: Scheffer Daniel G.
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Example devices, systems, and methods disclosed herein relate to a controller configured to control pressure maintenance in a fire protection system. A controller may be configured to control a fire pump to provide a first level of water pressure and to control operation of a jockey pump that is coupled in parallel with the fire pump to provide a second level of water pressure that is less than the first level. The controller is further configured to receive, from a pressure sensor coupled to the fire protection system, an output representative of the water pressure. The controller is configured to provide instructions to initiate the jockey pump based on a pressure value associated with the output being below a first value, and to provide instructions to initiate the fire pump based on the pressure value being below a second value that is less than the first value. 111-. (canceled)12. A method performed by a controller that is configured to control operation of both a fire pump and a jockey pump in a fire protection system , the method comprising:receiving, from a pressure sensor coupled to a fire protection system, an output representative of water pressure in the fire protection system;providing instructions to initiate a jockey pump based on a pressure value associated with the output being below a first value, wherein the jockey pump is configured to provide a first level of water pressure in the fire protection system; andproviding instructions to initiate a fire pump based on the pressure value associated with the output being below a second value, wherein the second value is less than the first value, and wherein the fire pump is coupled in parallel with the jockey pump and is configured to provide a second level of water pressure in the fire protection system that is more than the first level of water pressure.13. The method of claim 12 , wherein the output from the pressure sensor includes an electrical signal claim 12 , and the method further comprises: ...

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27-01-2022 дата публикации

TURBINE PUMP ASSEMBLY WITH TURBINE EXHAUST COOLED HEAT EXCHANGER FOR ACTIVE HYDRAULIC OIL

Номер: US20220025903A1
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A turbine pump system includes a turbine pump assembly including a housing, a pump located in the housing, a turbine located in the housing and operably connected to the pump, and a heat exchanger located between the pump and a hydraulic fluid load. The heat exchanger is configured to reduce a temperature of a hydraulic fluid flow output by the pump and directed to the hydraulic fluid load. The heat exchanger is operably connected to a turbine gas flow and utilizes the turbine gas flow to cool the hydraulic fluid flow at the heat exchanger. 1. A turbine pump system , comprising: a housing;', 'a pump disposed in the housing;', 'a turbine disposed in the housing and operably connected to the pump; and', 'a heat exchanger disposed between the pump and a hydraulic fluid load, the heat exchanger configured to reduce a temperature of a hydraulic fluid flow output by the pump and directed to the hydraulic fluid load;', 'wherein the heat exchanger is operably connected to a turbine gas flow and utilizes the turbine gas flow to cool the hydraulic fluid flow at the heat exchanger., 'a turbine pump assembly including2. The turbine pump system of claim 1 , further comprising a valve to selectably direct one of the turbine gas flow or the hydraulic fluid flow through the heat exchanger.3. The turbine pump system of claim 2 , further comprising a temperature sensor disposed along a hydraulic fluid flow line between the heat exchanger and the hydraulic fluid load claim 2 , the temperature sensor operably connected to the valve.4. The turbine pump system of claim 2 , further comprising a hydraulic outlet line extending from a pump outlet to the hydraulic fluid load.5. The turbine pump system of claim 4 , wherein the heat exchanger is disposed along the hydraulic outlet line.6. The turbine pump system of claim 4 , further comprising a hydraulic bypass passage extending from the hydraulic outlet line claim 4 , the heat exchanger disposed along the hydraulic bypass passage.7. The ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

LUBRICATING OIL SUPPLY DEVICE AND LUBRICATING OIL SUPPLY CONTROL METHOD FOR VEHICLE

Номер: US20180010595A1
Принадлежит: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA

A lubricating oil supply device for a vehicle includes an electric oil pump and an electronic control unit. The electronic control unit is configured to control the electric oil pump, determine whether or not lubricating oil needs to be supplied by the electric oil pump, control a drive duty of the electric oil pump to a first value when the ECU determines that lubricating oil needs to be supplied, and control the drive duty to a second value that is smaller than the first value when the ECU determines that lubricating oil does not need to be supplied. The electronic control unit is configured to perform duty variable control for controlling the drive duty to a third value, which is between the first value and the second value, during a predetermined changeover transition period, in changing over the drive duty from the first value to the second value. 1. A lubricating oil supply device for a vehicle , the lubricating oil supply device comprising:an electric oil pump that supplies lubricating oil to a predetermined region of the vehicle; andan electronic control unit configured to control the electric oil pump, the electronic control unit being configured to:determine whether or not lubricating oil needs to be supplied by the electric oil pump,control a drive duty of the electric oil pump to a first value when the electronic control unit determines that lubricating oil needs to be supplied, and control the drive duty to a second value that is smaller than the first value when the electronic control unit determines that lubricating oil does not need to be supplied, andperform duty variable control for controlling the drive duty to a third value, which is a value between the first value and the second value, during a predetermined changeover transition period, in changing over the drive duty from the first value to the second value.2. The lubricating oil supply device for the vehicle according to claim 1 , whereinthe electronic control unit is configured to control ...

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11-01-2018 дата публикации

PUMP ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20180010609A1
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A pump assembly includes pump casing (), an impeller () rotatably arranged in the pump casing, a two rotation directions (A, B) electrical drive motor connected to drive the impeller and a valve arrangement () arranged in the pump casing to switch a flow path downstream of the impeller between two exits () of the pump casing, depending on a rotation direction of the impeller. The valve arrangement includes a first movable valve element () at a first exit () and a second movable valve element () at a second exit (). The first valve element partly closes the first exit in a closed position and is movable into an opened position by flow in the first rotation direction and the second valve element partly closes the second exit in a closed position and is movable into an opened position by flow in the second rotation direction (B). 1. A pump assembly comprising:a pump casing;an impeller rotatably arranged in the pump casing;an electrical drive motor connected to the impeller for selectively driving the impeller in two rotation directions; anda valve arrangement arranged in the pump casing and configured to switch a flow path downstream of the impeller between two exits formed in the pump casing, depending on a rotation direction of the impeller, the valve arrangement comprising a first movable valve element at a first of the two exits and a second movable valve element at a second of the two exits, wherein the valve elements in an idle position are each located in a closed position, in which the first valve element at least partly closes the first exit, and the second valve element at least partly closes the second exit, and the first valve element is movable into an opened position by way of a flow caused by the impeller in a first rotation direction, and the second valve element is movable into an opened position by way of a flow caused by the impeller in a second rotation direction.2. A pump assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the first valve element and the ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

DOSING PUMP SYSTEM

Номер: US20210010469A1
Автор: Ubidia Fernando A.
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A compact, modular dosing pump system that is capable of microdose and macrodose volume flow rates, reduces or eliminates the need for additional flow control components such as temperature and pressure sensors, and utilizes a wider operational flow range than existing systems while maintaining the level of accuracy and precision exhibited by conventional dosing pump systems is provided. The dosing pump utilizes a a control system to deliver a range of fluid volumes. The control system monitors the motor emf voltage, calculates the flow rate, and makes adjustments to the pump motor voltage to precisely maintain the desired flowrate. 1. A pump system comprising: an inlet port;', 'an inlet flow channel providing fluid communication from the inlet port to the pump input;', 'an output flow channel in fluid communication with the pump output;', 'a bypass flow orifice;', 'a bypass loop valve, wherein the output flow channel provides a fluid path from the pump output to the bypass loop valve and the bypass loop valve is disposed downstream from the bypass flow orifice;', 'a return channel disposed downstream from the bypass loop valve, wherein the return channel is connected to the inlet flow channel and forms a fluid pathway between the bypass loop valve and the inlet flow channel;', 'an outlet branch connected to the output flow channel upstream from the bypass flow orifice;', 'an outlet flow orifice;', 'an outlet branch valve, wherein the outlet branch provides a fluid pathway from the pump output to the outlet branch valve and the outlet branch valve is disposed downstream from the outlet flow orifice; and', 'an outlet port disposed downstream from the outlet branch valve., 'a fluid pump having an pump input and a pump output in fluid communication with a fluid flow circuit wherein said flow circuit comprises2. The pump system of wherein claim 1 , the outlet flow orifice is connected to the outlet branch valve.3. The pump system of wherein claim 1 , the bypass flow ...

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14-01-2021 дата публикации

Centrifugal pump unit and method for moving a valve element in a pump unit

Номер: US20210010477A1
Принадлежит: Grundfos Holdings AS

A centrifugal pump assembly includes an electric drive motor (6, 8), a driven impeller (14) and a pump casing (2) which surrounds the impeller (14). A movable element (24; 24′) is arranged a valve element. A section of the valve element is movable from a released position into a bearing position, fixed on a contact surface (60), by pressure which is produced by the impeller in the pump casing. A control device (64) moves the valve element from one switching position into another switching position and reduces the speed of the drive motor. Upon pressure in the pump casing dropping such that the valve element is no longer fixed on the contact surface and the valve element has been moved into the other switching position, the control device increases the speed of the drive motor again. A method for moving a valve element is provided.

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

CIRCULATION PUMP ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20200011330A1
Автор: Blad Thomas
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A circulation pump assembly () includes an electrical drive motor () and an electronic control device () controlling the drive motor (). The control device () is configured for the speed control of the drive motor () according to a control schema (I, II, III). The control device () includes a detection function () which is configured to detect a condition variable representing an operating condition, from a parallel flow path () with a second circulation pump assembly (). The control device () is also configured such that it can change the control schema (I, II, III) on the basis of a condition variable detected by the detection function (). Further an arrangement of at least two such circulation pump assemblies () and a method for the control of such two circulation pump assemblies () are provided. 1. A circulation pump assembly comprising:an electrical drive motor; andan electronic control device for control of the drive motor, wherein the electronic control device configured to regulate a speed of the drive motor according to a control schema and the control device comprises a detection function configured to detect a condition variable representing an operating condition, from a parallel flow path with a second circulation pump assembly, and the control device is configured to change the control schema on the basis of the condition variable detected by the detection function.2. A circulation pump assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the detection function is configured to detect claim 1 , as the condition variable a signal which represents the switching-on and/or switching-off or a speed change at least of a second circulation pump assembly claim 1 , and the control device is configured to control the drive motor whilst taking into account this detected signal.3. A circulation pump assembly according to claim 2 , wherein the detection function is configured to recognize a signal in a form of at least one predefined pattern of a hydraulic load acting upon the ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

GAS TURBINE ENGINE OPERATING POINT

Номер: US20200011333A1
Принадлежит: ROLLS-ROYCE PLC

A gas turbine engine has an engine core and a bypass duct. A fan drives the flow through the bypass duct. A bypass efficiency is defined as the efficiency of the fan compression of the bypass flow. The bypass efficiency is a function of the bypass flow rate at a given set of conditions. The bypass flow rate at the optimum bypass efficiency is appreciably lower than the maximum bypass flow rate at the given conditions. This results in increased design flexibility and improved overall engine performance. 1. A gas turbine engine for an aircraft comprising:an engine core comprising a turbine, a compressor, a combustor, and a core shaft connecting the turbine to the compressor;a fan located upstream of the engine core, the fan comprising a plurality of fan blades;a bypass duct defined radially outside the engine core and radially inside a nacelle, such that a proportion of the fan flow flows through the bypass duct as bypass flow, and a further proportion of the fan flow flows through the engine core as core flow; anda gearbox that receives an input from the core shaft and outputs drive to the fan so as to drive the fan at a lower rotational speed than the core shaft, wherein:the gas turbine engine is operable at a reference operating point at cruise conditions for the engine, the reference operating point defining a fan reference rotational speed;a bypass efficiency is defined as the efficiency of the fan compression of the bypass flow, the bypass efficiency being a function of the fan bypass inlet mass flow rate; andat the fan reference rotational speed and cruise conditions, the ratio of the fan bypass inlet mass flow rate that would give the peak bypass efficiency to the maximum possible fan bypass inlet mass flow rate is no greater than 0.96.2. A gas turbine engine according to claim 1 , wherein at the reference operating point claim 1 , the gas turbine engine delivers the thrust required to maintain the cruise conditions.3. A gas turbine engine according to claim 1 ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

VARIABLE INLET CONDUCTANCE VACUUM PUMP, VACUUM PUMP ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD

Номер: US20200011335A1
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A vacuum pump, vacuum pump arrangement and method are disclosed. The vacuum pump comprises: at least one rotor; and a stator, an inlet for receiving gas during operation; and an exhaust for exhausting the gas. The vacuum pump comprises a shaft extending through a centre of said pump and comprising a plate mounted on an end of the shaft towards the inlet. The vacuum pump comprises control circuitry configured to control an axial position of the plate, a change in axial position of the plate providing a change in inlet conductance of gas to the vacuum pump. The plate is mounted such that it extends beyond the inlet in at least some axial positions of the rotor such that the plate is not on the same side of the inlet as the stator. 1. A vacuum pump comprising:at least one rotor; anda stator,an inlet for receiving gas during operation; andan exhaust for exhausting said gas; wherein said vacuum pump comprises a shaft extending through said pump and comprising a plate mounted on an end of said shaft towards said inlet;said vacuum pump comprising control circuitry configured to control an axial position of said plate, a change in axial position of said plate providing a change in inlet conductance of gas to said vacuum pump; whereinsaid plate is mounted such that it extends beyond said inlet in at least some axial positions of said shaft such that said plate is not on the same side of said inlet as said stator.2. The vacuum pump according to claim 1 , wherein said plate is configured to close said inlet at a predefined axial position.3. The vacuum pump according to claim 1 , wherein said shaft comprises a rotor shaft claim 1 , said plate comprising a rotor plate being configured to rotate with said rotor4. The vacuum pump according to claim 3 , said rotor plate comprising surface irregularities on a surface facing towards said inlet claim 3 , said surface irregularities being configured to divert at least some particles within said gas towards said inlet.5. The vacuum pump ...

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09-01-2020 дата публикации

Co-Ordinated Sensorless Control System

Номер: US20200012238A1
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A method and system for co-ordinating control of a plurality of sensorless devices. Each device includes a communication subsystem and configured to self-detect one or more device properties, the device properties resulting in output having one or more output properties. The method includes: detecting inputs including the one or more device properties of each device, correlating, for each device, the detected one or more device properties to the one or more output properties, and co-ordinating control of each of the devices to operate at least one of their respective device properties to co-ordinate one or more output properties for the combined output to achieve a setpoint. In some example embodiments, the setpoint can be fixed, calculated or externally determined. 1. A control system , comprising:two or more devices each having a respective internal sensor and each having a respective operable element, each device having a communication subsystem and configured to self-detect one or more device properties of the operable element, the device properties resulting in output having two or more output properties;at least one memory which stores, for each device, correlation data between the one or more device properties and the two or more output properties for that device; andone or more controllers configured to, using sensor data from the respective internal sensors and without using sensor data from an external sensor that is external to the devices:detect the one or more device properties self-detected by each device,correlate, for each device, based on the stored correlation data, the detected one or more device properties to the two or more output properties for that device,determine, for each device, a value of the two or more output properties for that device which result in combined output of the devices achieving an output setpoint,co-ordinate control of each device to operate their respective one or more device properties, based on the stored correlation ...

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15-01-2015 дата публикации

Mechanical coolant pump

Номер: US20150016966A1
Принадлежит: PIERBURG PUMP TECHNOLOGY GMBH

A coolant pump includes an outlet volute comprising a pivot axis, an impeller pump, a housing, and an outlet valve arrangement. The housing comprises an outlet volute housing defining the outlet volute and comprises a volute housing wall comprising a recess, and a first outlet channel comprising a valve opening. The outlet valve arrangement is disposed in the first outlet channel and comprises a valve body which opens or closes the valve opening. The valve body comprises a circle segment body comprising a proximal surface and a maximum outside radius. The circle segment body is rotated around the pivot axis. The proximal surface is distant from the pivot axis by an offset distance which is at least ¼ of the maximum outside radius. The recess houses the circle segment body in the closed valve position. A lateral distance of the pivot axis to the volute housing wall is approximately equal to the offset distance.

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15-01-2015 дата публикации

MECHANICAL COOLANT PUMP

Номер: US20150016967A1
Принадлежит: PIERBURG PUMP TECHNOLOGY GMBH

A coolant pump includes an impeller pump wheel, a pump housing defining an outlet volute, and an outlet valve arrangement. The pump housing comprises an outlet volute housing which defines a first outlet channel comprising a valve opening. The valve opening is defined by a valve seat which defines a valve seat plane and a symmetry plane. The symmetry plane is arranged in the middle of and rectangular to the valve seat plane. The outlet valve arrangement is in the first outlet channel and comprises a valve flap which opens/closes the valve opening. The valve flap comprises a flap seat corresponding to the valve seat. The valve flap rotates around a pivot axis parallel to the symmetry plane and having an eccentricity from the symmetry plane which is between 1/20 and 1/1 of a distance of the pivot axis to the valve seat plane when the valve flap is open. 17-. (canceled)8. A mechanical coolant pump for an internal combustion engine , the mechanical coolant pump comprising:an outlet volute;an impeller pump wheel configured to pump an incoming liquid coolant in an axial direction radially into the outlet volute;a pump housing comprising an outlet volute housing which defines a first outlet channel comprising a valve opening, the pump housing being configured to define the outlet volute, the valve opening being defined by and surrounded by a valve seat which defines a valve seat plane and a symmetry plane, the symmetry plane being arranged in the middle of and rectangular to the valve seat plane; andan outlet valve arrangement arranged in the first outlet channel, the outlet valve arrangement comprising a valve flap configured to pivot between an open position and a closed position so as to open or close the valve opening of the first outlet channel;wherein,the valve flap comprises a flap seat configured to correspond to the valve seat, andthe valve flap is configured to rotate around a pivot axis which is parallel to the symmetry plane and which is arranged so as to have ...

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21-01-2016 дата публикации

Below Motor Equalizer of Electrical Submersible Pump and Method for Connecting

Номер: US20160017701A1
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Upper and lower pressure equalizers couple to a lower end of a motor of an electrical, submersible pump assembly. An intermediate connection having a liquid flow passage connects the pressure equalizers. A connection valve located in the liquid flow passage closes the liquid flow passage prior to connecting the pressure equalizers with each other, and opens the liquid flow passage after the connection between the pressure equalizers is made. A sensor lower equalizer wire extends from a sensor unit through the lower pressure equalizer to a lower electrical terminal at the upper end of the lower pressure equalizer. A sensor upper equalizer wire connects to the lower electrical terminal and extends through, the upper pressure equalizer to an upper electrical terminal at the upper end of the upper pressure equalizer. A sensor motor wire extends downward from the motor into engagement with the upper electrical terminal.

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

Multi-pump control system

Номер: US20190017511A1
Автор: Casper HILLERUP LYHNE
Принадлежит: Grundfos Holdings AS

A multi-pump control system includes a processing module, a communication interface, a storage module and a control module configured to ramp up a speed of k pumps in addition to a subset j of i pumps of a system comprising N pumps running at a speed ω j providing a total head Δp, wherein N≥2, 1≤k<N and 1≤i<N, and to ramp down the i pumps of the subset j from the speed ω j to a lower speed ω m that is required for a subset m of i+k pumps to provide the total head Δp, and/or configured to ramp down the speed of k pumps of the subset j of i pumps and to ramp up the i-k pumps of a residual subset r from the speed ω j to a higher speed (Or that is required to provide the total head Δp.

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

MULTI-PUMP CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20190017512A1
Автор: HILLERUP LYHNE Casper
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A multi-pump control system includes a control module, a processing module, a communication interface, and a storage module. The control module runs n different subsets of i pumps of a multi-pump system including N pumps during n different configuration cycles at a speed ω, wherein N≥2, 2≤n≤2−1 and 1≤i≤N. Each configuration cycle j∈{1, . . . , n} is associated with a subset j∈{1, . . . , n} and a speed ω. The communication interface receives signals indicative of operational parameters from each subset j during the associated configuration cycle j. The processing module determines an approximated pump characteristic Δp=f(q, ω) based on the received signals for each subset j and under an assumption that the i pumps of each subset j share the same part q/i of a reference flow q. The storage module stores the approximated pump characteristic Δp=f(q, ω) or parameters indicative thereof. 1. A multi-pump control system comprising:a processing module;a communication interface;a storage module; and{'sub': j', 'j, 'sup': 'N', 'a control module configured to run n different subsets of i pumps of a multi-pump system comprising N pumps during n different configuration cycles at a speed ω, wherein N≥2, 2≤n≤2−1 and 1≤i≤N, wherein each configuration cycle j∈{1, . . . , n} is associated with a subset j∈{1, . . . , n} and a speed ω,'}wherein the communication interface is configured to receive signals indicative of operational parameters from each subset j during the associated configuration cycle j,{'sub': 'j', 'wherein the processing module is configured to determine an approximated pump characteristic Δp=f(q, ω) based on the received signals for each subset j and under the assumption that the i pumps of each subset j share the same part q/i of a reference flow q, and'}{'sub': 'j', 'wherein the storage module is configured to store the approximated pump characteristic Δp=f(q, ω) or parameters indicative thereof.'}2. The multi-pump control system according to claim 1 , wherein:{' ...

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17-01-2019 дата публикации

MULTI-PUMP CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20190017513A1
Автор: HILLERUP LYHNE Casper
Принадлежит:

A multi-pump control system includes a control module, a processing module, a communication interface, and a storage module. The control module is configured to run a zero flow configuration cycle by either ramping up the speed of at least one pump in addition to a subset j of i pumps of a multi-pump system until the communication interface receives a signal change indicative of the at least one pump starting to contribute to the total flow, wherein the processing module is configured to determine an approximated pump characteristic or power consumption or ramping down the speed of at least one pump of a subset j of i pumps of a multi-pump system until the communication interface receives a signal change indicative of the at least one pump stopping to contribute to the total flow, wherein the processing module is configured to determine an approximated pump characteristic and/or power consumption. 1. A multi-pump control system comprising:a processing module;a communication interface;a storage module; anda control module, wherein the control module is configured to:{'sub': 0', '0', '0, 'sup': 2', '3, 'run a zero flow configuration cycle by ramping up a speed of at least one pump in addition to a subset j of i pumps of the multi-pump system running at a speed w until the communication interface receives a signal change indicative of the at least one pump starting to contribute to the total flow, wherein the processing module is configured to determine an approximated pump characteristic Δp˜ωand/or power consumption P˜ω, wherein ωis the speed of the at least one ramped-up pump at a time thee at least one ramped-up pump starts to contribute to the total flow; or'}{'sub': 0', '0', '0, 'sup': 2', '3, 'run a zero flow configuration cycle by ramping down the speed of at least one pump of a subset j of i pumps of a multi-pump system running at a speed w until the communication interface receives a signal change indicative of the at least one pump stopping to contribute to ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

Method for Operating a Pump Assembly

Номер: US20210017997A1
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A method for operating a pump assembly, wherein the pump assembly has at least one first drive means for conveying a fluid and an electric motor for driving the first drive means, the electric motor comprising at least one stator and one rotor, the rotor being connected at least to the first drive means via a driveshaft. The electric motor draws power at least: i. in order to heat the rotor by means of induction; or ii. in order to drive the rotor, the driveshaft and the first drive means so that these components rotate about a common rotation axis at a speed of more than “0” revolutions per minute. 1. A method for operating a pump assembly , wherein the pump assembly has at least one first drive means for conveying a fluid and an electric motor for driving the first drive means , wherein the electric motor comprises at least one stator as well as one rotor , wherein the rotor by way of a drive shaft is connected at least to the first drive means , wherein a power input of the electric motor at least for heating the rotor takes place by induction.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the method comprises at least the following steps:a) operating the pump assembly in a first state in which the electric motor is driven at an electric first drive output, wherein heating of the rotor takes place by way of an electric first heating output which is at most 10% of the first drive output;b) operating the pump assembly in a second state in which the electric motor is driven at an electric second drive output, wherein heating of the rotor takes place by way of an electric second heating output which is at least 20% of the second drive output.3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a rotating speed of the rotor and of the drive shaft is variably adjustable by way of a first frequency signal of the electric motor.4. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein an electric output for driving the rotor is transmitted from the electric motor by way of a first frequency ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

PREDICTIVE PUMP STATION AND PIPELINE ADVANCED CONTROL SYSTEM

Номер: US20210017999A1
Автор: Fowler Edward A.
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A method and controller for operating a pumping station. The method includes receiving (), by at least one controller (), sensor data () of a first pumping station () corresponding to a liquid being transported from the first pumping station (). The method includes predicting () arrival of the liquid, by the at least one controller (), at a second pumping station (). The method includes executing () one or more pump models (), by the at least one controller (), according to the sensor data () to determine an optimal pumping configuration. The method includes operating () one more pumps of the second pumping station (), by the at least one controller (), according to the optimal pumping configuration. 120-. (canceled)21. A method , comprising:receiving, by at least one controller, sensor data of a first pumping station corresponding to a liquid being transported from the first pumping station, wherein type and characteristics of the liquid being transported vary over time;predicting arrival of the liquid, by the at least one controller, at a second pumping station;fluidly coupling the first pumping station to the second pumping station through a pipeline;executing one or more pump models, by the at least one controller, according to the sensor data to determine an optimal pumping configuration; andoperating one more pumps of the second pumping station, by the at least one controller, according to the optimal pumping configuration,wherein the predicting of the arrival of the liquid at the second pumping station is based at least on the sensor data, a timestamp of the sensor data and a model of the pipeline including a steady-state model and a transient hydraulic model of the pipeline.22. The method of claim 21 , wherein the at least one controller is a controller of a station control system of the second pumping station.23. The method of claim 21 , wherein the at least one controller is a controller of a control system that controls a plurality of pumping stations.24. ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

CIRCUIT ASSEMBLY FOR A SUBMERSIBLE PUMP AND SUBMERSIBLE PUMP USING THE SAME

Номер: US20210018000A1
Автор: Tu Zhushi
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A circuit assembly for a submersible pump and a submersible pump using the same are disclosed. The circuit assembly comprises: a control and signal generating circuit, which is configured to access a DC signal, and invert the DC signal into an AC signal and then output the AC signal; and a driving circuit, which is connected to the control and signal generating circuit, and is configured to receive the AC signal, and output AC power with corresponding frequency and voltage according to the AC signal to a stator coil of the submersible pump. The submersible pump can directly access DC power supply, which is very convenient for the user; and a water shortage protection circuit can be preferably configured to suspend the control and signal generating circuit when the liquid level is too low, so that a protection when the water level is too low is realized. 1. A circuit assembly for a submersible pump , comprising:a control and signal generating circuit, which is configured to access a DC signal, and invert the DC signal into an AC signal and then output the AC signal; anda driving circuit, which is connected to the control and signal generating circuit, and is configured to receive the AC signal, and output AC power with corresponding frequency and voltage according to the AC signal to a stator coil of the submersible pump.2. The circuit assembly for a submersible pump of claim 1 , wherein the circuit assembly further comprises:a water shortage protection circuit, which is connected to the control and signal generating circuit, and is configured to monitor liquid level and output a liquid level protection signal to the control and signal generating circuit when the liquid level is lower than a preset liquid level to trigger the control and signal generating circuit being suspended.3. The circuit assembly for a submersible pump of claim 2 , wherein the water shortage protection circuit comprises:a water shortage detecting probe whose sensing capacitance changes when it ...

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21-01-2021 дата публикации

Oil Monitoring

Номер: US20210018001A1
Автор: Trever Dean STEWART
Принадлежит: Spm Flow Control Inc

The oil quality in an oil reservoir of a pump is monitored using the disclosed oil-monitoring sensor. The oil-monitoring sensor includes a first capacitive portion for measuring oil level and a second capacitive portion for measuring dielectric constant of the oil. Changes in dielectric constant of the oil are indicative of degradation of the quality of the oil (e.g., due to contaminants, oxidation, etc.) So oil-monitoring sensor is used to indicate various parameters about the oil quality to an operator. Using the disclosed sensors, the quality of the lubricant and/or cooling oil used by the pump may be monitored without needing to be present at the pump, or without needing to access the interior of the pump (or oil reservoir).

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

Centrifugal pump and method of adjusting the distance of the wear plate from the impeller of a centrifugal pump

Номер: US20200018315A1
Автор: Titomanlio Antonio
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A centrifugal pump for lifting clean water or water with suspended solids includes a hollow body having a front opening, a volute with a delivery port, and an impeller accommodated in the body and designed to be coupled to a motor, with blades tips substantially coplanar at an annular peripheral area. A cover of the front opening includes a flange, an annular wear plate, rigidly joined to the flange and located at a predetermined axial distance from an annular peripheral area of the impeller, and an adjustment system, mounted onto the flange and accessible from the outside, to controllably adjust the axial distance of the wear plate, and to both calibrate the axial position of the wear plate and lock the wear plate in the calibrated position. A method of adjusting the axial distance of the wear plate from an impeller in a centrifugal pump is also disclosed. 11. A centrifugal pump () for lifting clean water or water with suspended solids , comprising:{'b': 2', '2', '3', '4', '5, 'a hollow body () defining a center axis (L), said hollow body () having a front opening () and a volute () with a radial delivery port ();'}{'b': 8', '2', '8', '9', '10', '11, 'an impeller () accommodated in said hollow body () and designed to be coupled to a motor, said impeller () having blades () whose tips () are substantially coplanar at an annular peripheral area ();'}{'b': 12', '3', '12', '13', '14', '15', '16, 'a cover () for closing said front opening (), said cover () comprising a flange () with a central portion () which has a substantially axial suction port (), and a substantially radial peripheral portion ();'}{'b': 19', '13', '11', '8, 'sub': '1', 'a substantially annular wear plate (), integral with said flange () and located at a predetermined axial distance (d) from said annular peripheral area () of said impeller (); and'}{'b': 24', '19, 'sub': '1', 'an adjustment system () for controlled adjustment of said axial distance (d) of said wear plate ();'}{'b': 24', '13', '24', ...

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28-01-2016 дата публикации

LITTER BOX AERATOR

Номер: US20160021844A1
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A litter box aerator apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a base portion containing litter, a hood portion configured to enclose the litter box, a fan unit integrated within the hood portion, the fan unit including a fan, a filter and a screen, a sensor configured to determine when a domesticated animal is present in an internal space of the litter box, and a controller configured to activate the fan of the fan unit when the domesticated animal one of enters and exist the internal space of the litter box, and to deactivate the fan of the fan unit after a predetermined period of time. 1. A litter box aerator apparatus , the apparatus comprising:a base portion containing litter;a hood portion configured to enclose the litter box;a fan unit integrated within the hood portion;a sensor configured to determine when a domesticated animal is present in an internal space of the litter box; anda controller configured to activate the fan of the fan unit when the domesticated animal one of enters and exist the internal space of the litter box.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the fan unit comprises a fan claim 1 , a filter and a screen.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the controller is further configured to deactivate the fan of the fan unit after a predetermined period of time.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to indicate the condition of the litter.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the controller is further configured to display the indication on a display.6. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the controller is further configured to transmit the indication to another device.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the controller is further configured to indicate the condition of the filter.8. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the controller is further configured to display the indication on a display.9. The apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the controller is further configured to transmit the indication to another ...

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16-01-2020 дата публикации

ACTUATOR HAVING TWO MOTORS AND COOLING FAN MODULE USING THE SAME

Номер: US20200021211A1
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An actuator for a cooling fan module includes a controller, a first motor and a second motor. The controller includes a controlling unit configured to receive control commands, and a motor driving unit electrically connected to the controlling unit and powered by a DC power supply. The first motor is electrically connected to the motor driving unit. The second motor is connected in parallel to the first motor. The first motor and the second motor are synchronously driven and controlled by the controller. 1. An actuator , comprisinga controller comprising a controlling unit configured to receive control commands, and a motor driving unit electrically connected to the controlling unit and powered by a DC power supply;a first motor electrically connected to the motor driving unit; anda second motor connected in parallel to the first motor, wherein the first motor and the second motor are synchronously driven and controlled by the controller.2. The actuator of claim 1 , wherein the controller is integrated in or on the first motor claim 1 , the second motor is connected in parallel to the first motor with wires.3. The actuator of claim 2 , wherein the motor driving unit is configured to drive brush DC motors claim 2 , and comprises a PWM member claim 2 , a DC voltage regulator claim 2 , an electronic switch claim 2 , a positive terminal claim 2 , and a negative output terminal claim 2 , an output of the controlling unit is connected to an input of the PWM member claim 2 , the electronic switch is connected between the negative output terminal and a ground end of the DC power supply claim 2 , an output of the PWM member is connected to a switching end of the electronic switch claim 2 , two coupling ends of the DC voltage regulator are respectively connected with the positive output terminal and the negative output terminal claim 2 , the DC voltage regulator is connected between the positive output terminal and the negative output terminal claim 2 , the positive output ...

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

Flow Control

Номер: US20180023574A1
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A pumping system for at least one aquatic application includes a motor coupled to a pump and a controller in communication with the motor. The controller is adapted to determine a first motor speed of the motor, determine a reference power consumption using a reference flow rate and a curve of speed versus power consumption for the reference flow rate, and generate a difference value between the reference power consumption and a present power consumption. The controller drives the motor to reach a steady state condition at a second motor speed based on the difference value. 1. A pumping system for at least one aquatic application , the pumping system comprising:a motor coupled to a pump; and the controller adapted to determine a first motor speed of the motor;', 'the controller adapted to determine a reference power consumption using a reference flow rate and a curve of speed versus power consumption for the reference flow rate;', 'the controller adapted to generate a difference value between the reference power consumption and a present power consumption;', 'the controller driving the motor to reach a steady state condition at a second motor speed based on the difference value., 'a controller in communication with the motor;'}2. The pumping system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is adapted to determine the reference flow rate for use with the curves by at least one of calculation claim 1 , a look-up table claim 1 , a graph claim 1 , and/or a curve.3. The pumping system of claim 2 , wherein the reference flow rate is based on at least one of a volume of the at least one aquatic application claim 2 , a number of turnovers desired per day claim 2 , and/or a time range that the pumping system is permitted to operate.4. The pumping system of and further comprising a user interface in communication with the controller claim 1 , wherein the controller is adapted to retrieve a reference flow rate for use with the curves from the user interface.5. The pumping system of ...

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25-01-2018 дата публикации

METHODS, DEVICES, AND SYSTEMS FOR CONTROLLING A VALVE

Номер: US20180023575A1
Автор: Roisum Scott
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A method for use with a pumping system includes receiving a pump command signal for starting a pump; initiating a valve command signal for opening a valve, in response to the receiving the pump command signal; receiving a valve sensor signal indicating that the valve is open; and initiating a pump start command signal, in response to the received valve sensor signal. 1. A method for use with a pumping system , the method comprising:receiving a pump command signal for starting a pump;initiating a valve command signal for opening a valve, in response to the receiving the pump command signal;receiving a valve sensor signal indicating that the valve is open; andinitiating a pump start command signal, in response to the received valve sensor signal.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the initiating the pump start command signal is performed in response to both the pump command signal and the valve sensor signal.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pump command signal is configured to initiate a pump forward pumping operation.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pump command signal is configured to initiate a pump reverse pumping operation.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein a sensor is coupled to the valve claim 1 , and wherein the sensor is configured to generate the sensor signal indicating that the valve is open.6. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:opening the valve, in response to the valve command signal; andpowering the pump, in response to the pump start command signal.7. The method of claim 6 , further comprising:pumping a material, via the powered pump, through the valve.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the valve is a hydraulic valve and wherein the valve is coupled to a gas valve claim 1 , the method further comprising:regulating flow of gas between the gas valve and the valve, in response to the valve command signal.9. A pumping system comprising: receive a pump command signal for starting a pump;', 'initiate a valve command signal for opening a ...

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10-02-2022 дата публикации

HOME FLOOD PREVENTION APPLIANCE SYSTEM

Номер: US20220042504A1
Принадлежит: Logical Concepts, Inc.

A home flood prevention appliance system includes controller circuitry disposed in a shroud above a cover of a sump basin, and a plurality of electrically operated sump pumps disposed in a lower portion of a structural frame positionable below the cover in the sump basin. The system also includes a water control actuator operable as a water main control device for a domestic water distribution network and a flow meter to measure the flow of municipal water supplied to the network. The controller circuitry configured to selectively energize the pumps to extract liquid from a sump basin based on a liquid level in the sump basin. The water control actuator controlled by the controller circuitry to shut off a municipal water supply to the domestic water distribution network in response to detection of a leak. Communication circuitry included in the home flood prevention appliance may wirelessly communicate. 1. An appliance system comprising:a plurality of pumps included in a lower portion of a structural frame, the pumps driven by an electric power source to selectively extract a flow of liquid from a sump basin in which the lower portion of the structural frame is inserted and discharge the flow of liquid at an outlet;a shroud positioned above the sump basin and forming an upper portion of the structural frame;a controller circuitry disposed in the shroud positioned above the sump basin, the controller circuitry configured to control cooperative operation of the pumps; anda cover configured to cover a top opening of the sump basin and provide a divider between the controller circuitry disposed in the shroud and the plurality of pumps included in the lower portion of the structural frame.2. The appliance system of claim 1 , wherein the shroud includes a controller enclosure separated away from the cover by a first leg and a second leg claim 1 , the first and second legs extending between the cover and the controller enclosure on opposite peripheral edges of the cover ...

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10-02-2022 дата публикации

A Multistage Pump With Axial Thrust Optimization

Номер: US20220042513A1
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A multistage pump with axial thrust optimization is disclosed includes a pump discharge nozzle and a bypass system coupled to the pump discharge nozzle. The bypass system includes a throttle valve operatively coupled to the pump discharge nozzle, and a bypass line provided at the multistage pump. The bypass line is conducts flow from the throttle valve to a clearance gap of an axial thrust balancing arrangement. The throttle valve may be actuated to adjust a balancing flow through the bypass line such that pressure at the clearance gap is adjusted to increase and decrease fluid pressure at the clearance gap to balance axial thrust at different operating states of the multistage pump. 112-. (canceled)13. A multistage pump with axial thrust adjustment , comprising:a pump discharge nozzle; and a bypass line of the multistage pump, and', 'a throttle valve operatively coupled to the pump discharge nozzle, the throttle valve being configured to adjust a balancing flow through the bypass line, and, 'a bypass system coupled to the pump discharge nozzle, the bypass system including a clearance gap provided for balancing axial thrust in the multistage pump is configured to receive the balancing flow through the bypass line, and', 'the throttle valve is actuatable to adjust fluid pressure in the clearance gap to control an amount of axial thrust balancing as a function of an operating state of the multistage pump., 'wherein'}14. The multistage pump as claimed in claim 13 , whereinthe throttle valve is actuatable manually, automatically, semi-automatically, or one or more of manually, automatically and semi-automatically.15. The multistage pump as claimed in claim 13 , whereinthe throttle valve is actuatable to control the balancing flow operated such that the fluid pressure in the clearance gap is adjusted to a predetermined value based on the multistage pump operating state to reduce residual axial thrust.16. The multistage pump as claimed in claim 13 , whereinthe multistage ...

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28-01-2021 дата публикации

BLOOD PUMP CATHETER WITH DUAL-FUNCTION CONTINUOUS LUMEN

Номер: US20210023286A1
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Apparatus and methods are described including a blood pump catheter that includes an axial shaft, and an impeller disposed on the axial shaft. A motor drives the impeller to pump blood, by rotating the impeller. A drive cable extends from the motor to the axial shaft, the drive cable being configured to impart rotational motion from the motor to the impeller by rotating. A distal tip portion is disposed at a distal end of the blood pump catheter. The drive cable, the axial shaft, and the distal tip portion define a continuous lumen therethrough from outside the subject's body to the distal end of the blood pump catheter. The continuous lumen facilitates insertion of the blood pump catheter into the subject's body over a guidewire, and, subsequently, provides a channel through which the purging fluid flows. Other applications are also described. 1. An apparatus for use with a guidewire and purging fluid , the apparatus comprising: an axial shaft;', 'an impeller disposed on the axial shaft;', "a motor configured to be disposed outside a body of a subject, and configured to drive the impeller to pump blood within the subject's body, by rotating the impeller;", "a drive cable configured to extend from outside the subject's body to the axial shaft, the drive cable being configured to impart rotational motion from the motor to the impeller by rotating; and", 'a distal tip portion disposed at a distal end of the blood pump catheter,', ["to facilitate insertion of the blood pump catheter into the subject's body over the guidewire, and", 'subsequently to provide a channel through which the purging fluid flows., "wherein the drive cable, the axial shaft and the distal tip portion define a continuous lumen therethrough from outside the subject's body to the distal end of the blood pump catheter, the continuous lumen being configured:"}], 'a blood pump catheter comprising2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the blood pump catheter comprises a left ventricular assist ...

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