Способ и устройство для определения проницаемости дентина

Verfahren und Einrichtung zur Bestimmung eines zweiphasigen Durchflusses

Sub-aqueous gas measuring device for quantification of e.g. air blister, which is discharged or raised under water in open water body, has passage tubular section arranged in deeper manner than tubular openings during operating conditions

The device (1) has a sensor device (4) for measuring quantity of gas (g), which is provided in a container (2). Tubular sections (30, 31) comprise tubular openings (33, 34) that are arranged within or outside the container. A passage tubular section (32) is connected with the tubular sections. The passage tubular section is arranged in a deeper manner than the tubular openings during operating conditions. A water-inlet opening (26) is provided for entry of sea water (w) that surrounds the container. A blocking arrangement blocks discharge of gas from a container outlet opening (24).

KONTINUIERLICHES FLÜSSIGKEITSSTRÖMUNGSSYSTEM

STROEMUNGSMESSVORRICHTUNG

A flow measurement device for testing medical infusion devices comprises an upright tube 11 into which a flow to be measured is directed. The height of the liquid in the tube is sensed continuously throughout the entire length of the tube by a photo-electric strip, or by an array of closely spaced CCD sensors 14, responsive to a strip light 12. A logic arrangement 17 determines when the height of liquid in the tube changes, and triggers a calculation of rate of rise and flow rate. There can be two tubes with the flow switched between them, so that measurement can continue whilst one tube is emptying. Alternatively, the height of the liquid may be determined by measuring the capacitance between a central metal electrode and a conductive coating on the tube. ...

FLOW MEASURING DEVICE

AN APPARATUS FOR BATCH METERING OF MILK

An apparatus (1) and method for metering milk transferred between a farm vat (2) and a tank (3) of a milk tanker. A flexible hose (7) is inserted in the farm vat (2) and milk is delivered by a pump (28) through a milk transfer pipe (5) to the tank (3). Mounted in the pipe (5) is a buffer vessel (12) to vent entrained air from the milk prior to passing the milk through a flowmeter (10) to the tank (3). Control means regulates the flow of milk to the tank (3) in a controlled manner in response to milk conditions sensed by a number of probes (level sensors 18, 19, 20, temperature probe 21, pH probe 22, air sensor 25, and milk sensor 30). Accurate metering of milk is thus achieved. ...

Flow meters

A flow meter comprises a measuring vessel 2 having an inlet 10 and an outlet 16. The level of fluid in the vessel 2 is measured by a capacitive level sensor comprising a central electrode 18 and the outer wall 12 of the vessel 2. The outlet 16 of the vessel 2 is provided with a controlled discharge valve 24, the discharge characteristics of which are known. During a filling operation of the vessel 2, when the discharge valve (24) is closed, the flow rate into the vessel is determined from the rate of change of the output of the capacitive level sensor. During a discharge operation, when the discharge valve 24 is opened, the flow rate into the vessel 2 is determined from the discharge characteristics of the valve 24 and a knowledge of the pressure in the inlet passage which, may be obtained from a measurement of temperature in the inlet passage. The height to which the vessel 2 is filled before opening valve 24 may be varied. The meter may be used for condensate discharged from a steam system ...

ELECTRONIC URINE FLOW MONITOR

APPARATUS FOR MEASURING LIMITED FLOW CAPACITIES

... 1,235,822. Measuring fluid-flow. ZELLWEGER G.m.b.H. Feb.19, 1970 [July 29, 1969], No.7980/70. Heading G1R. [Also in Division B8] In apparatus for measuring a limited flow capacity liquid is supplied through a pipe 7 to the lower end of a measuring cylinder 2 to initially cover an electrode 4 and subsequently reach a level 21 at the lower end of an electrode 5, to actuate a relay 10 in order to start a clock 11 by closing contacts and stop a clock 12 by opening contacts 101, and then level 22 at the top of bend of the siphon tube 3 and as a result the siphon tube 3 removes the liquid from the chamber 2 until the liquid reaches level 21 at which the position of the relay 10 is reversed to stop clock 11 and start clock 12 which remains operative until the liquid reaches level 20 and then returns to level 21. An electrode 6 may be provided in lieu of electrode 4 to obtain a high degree of accuracy of the filling and emptying cycles. In an alternative arrangement photo-electric devices may be ...

DOSING SYSTEM AND PROCEDURE FOR THE AEROSOL RELEASE

MILKING INSTALLATION.

EQUIPMENT FOR DIRECT MEASURING OF THE OF OF A COW IN THE COURSE OF MILKING DELIVERING MILK QUANTITY.

CONTINUOUS LIQUID FLOW SYSTEM

Measuring and controlling the flow of flowable materials

Method and device for determining quantities of fluid

System and method for measuring well flow rate

The present invention discloses an improved system for measurement of the liquid flow rate and totalized liquid production of a producing well. In the method of the present invention, liquid production rate in a pumping well is determined by calculation based upon wellbore geometry and continuously monitoring the depth of the fluid level within the wellbore. It is applicable to any pump lifted well where it is possible to shut the pump off periodically. Accuracy is enhanced with this method by properly accounting for pump leakage and where pump leakage is either known or can be estimated within reasonable limits or where it is measured during the pump shut off cycle.

CONTINUOUS FLOW CHEMICAL METERING APPARATUS

A continuous flow chemical metering apparatus includes a measuring vessel adapted to hold a column of fluid, a sensor for determining head pressure and a processor to establish calibration data regarding the relationship between head pressure and a height of the column of fluid in the measuring vessel. A valve is closed when the height of the column of fluid in the measuring vessel reaches a predetermined level, so that chemical drawn by the chemical injection device partially empties the measuring vessel. The processor determines flow rate by monitoring signals from the at least one sensor and performing calculations using the calibration data and current data regarding dynamic changes to head pressure.

METHOD AND MEANS FOR SAND REBLENDING

A method and apparatus for reblending sand whereby multiple reblending tanks with a plurality of reblending stations have thin respective outputs joined through a single control system.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MEASURING CIRCULATION QUANTITY OF BED MATERIAL IN CIRCULATING FLUIDIZED BED COMBUSTOR

In order to perform quantitative evaluation of the actual quantity of circulating bed material extremely simply and to enhance the accuracy of comparison of the results of thermal balance examined through simulation with the actual operation results, the time required for the bed material deposited in a downcomer (5) to reach an upper predetermined height H1 from a lower predetermined height H0 is measured when fluidizing air supply to an external heat exchanger (7) is stopped, and then the flow rate of the bed material is determined as the circulation quantity from the time and the quantity of deposited bed material based on the inside diameter D of the downcomer (5).

CONTINUOUS LIQUID FLOW SYSTEM

The disclosure relates to a system for continuous delivery of a measured flow of liquid to a processing apparatus comprising a reservoir (10) for holding a bulk supply of the liquid and an intermediate vessel (12). A first pump delivers liquid form the intermediate vessel to processing equipment at one rate. A second pump (13) delivers liquid from the reservoir to the intermediate vessel of a second much faster rate. A monitor device (14) continuously monitors the weight of the vessel and controls the first pump accordingly to deliver the required weight of liquid at the required rate to the processing equipment. The monitoring device determines when the weight of liquid in the intermediate vessel has reached a minimum position to initiate operation of the second pump (13) to refill the vessel and a further device terminates operation of the second means when the liquid level in the vessel reaches a maximum position.

CONTINUOUS LIQUID FLOW SYSTEM

The disclosure relates to a system for continuous delivery of a measured flow of liquid to a processing apparatus comprising a reservoir (10) for holding a bulk supply of the liquid and an intermediate vessel (12). A first pump delivers liquid form the intermediate vessel to processing equipment at one rate. A second pump (13) delivers liquid from the reservoir to the intermediate vessel of a second much faster rate. A monitor device (14) continuously monitors the weight of the vessel and controls the first pump accordingly to deliver the required weight of liquid at the required rate to the processing equipment. The monitoring device determines when the weight of liquid in the intermediate vessel has reached a minimum position to initiate operation of the second pump (13) to refill the vessel and a further device terminates operation of the second means when the liquid level in the vessel reaches a maximum position.

WIRELESS GAUGE APPARATUS AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

Disclosed is a wireless gauge apparatus and manufacturing method thereof The wireless gauge apparatus comprises a printed circuit board comprising a wireless transceiver and at least one sensor, the printed circuit board having a first side and a second side; a power source electrically coupled with the printed circuit board, an antenna electrically coupled with the wireless transceiver and mounted on the first side of the printed circuit board, and a casing encasing the printed circuit board, the power source and the antenna. The casing is made of polyurethane having a density of 0.8-1.2 g/cm3. The antenna is surrounded by a protective layer disposed within the casing that is molded around and encases the antenna, the protective layer extending only around the antenna on the first side of the printed circuit board and on a corresponding portion of the second side of the second surface of the printed circuit board, the protective layer conforming to a shape of the antenna on the first side ...

Vorrichtung zum Messen kleiner Durchflussmengen, insbesondere zum Überwachen von kontinuierlich arbeitenden Dosier- und Analysenautomaten

Device for monitoring in a pumping installation with low flow rate

The device comprises a valve (12) which opens and closes periodically so as rapidly to fill a buffer reservoir (5) from the main reservoir (1) of the installation, then to allow the pump (3) to deliver at a low flow rate the liquid which fills this buffer reservoir. A gauge (8) is connected by electrodes (9, 10) to a measurement circuit (11), which provides at its output (S) a level signal which is used, on the one hand, via a threshold relay (13) to control the valve (12) and, on the other hand, to form in a differentiating circuit (15), a flow rate signal. This flow rate signal is transmitted to an indicator (V) and to regulating circuits (16, 17), where it is compared with a set-point signal (C) which it corrects in order to drive the motor (4) for operating the pump. ...

FLOWMETER

ДОЗИРОВОЧНАЯ СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ СТАТИЧЕСКОГО СМЕСИТЕЛЯ И СПОСОБ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ЕЮ

В изобретении описана дозировочная система для подачи текучей среды (А) в статический смеситель (1), включающая резервуар (2), в котором находится упомянутая текучая среда (А) под заданным давлением, канал (3) для текучей среды, соединяющий упомянутый статический смеситель (1) и резервуар (2), регулирующий клапан (4), находящийся в упомянутом канале (3) для текучей среды и регулирующий поток упомянутой текучей среды (А) из упомянутого резервуара (2) в упомянутый статический смеситель (1), и регулятор (6), принимающий данные целевого расхода (SP_Q) потока упомянутой текучей среды (А) и фактического расхода (PV_Q) потока упомянутой текучей среды (А) и передающий управляющий сигнал (MV_L) упомянутому регулирующему клапану (4) с указанием положения клапана для регулирования расхода потока. Также описан способ управления упомянутой дозировочной системой.

ДОЗИРОВОЧНАЯ СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ СТАТИЧЕСКОГО СМЕСИТЕЛЯ И СПОСОБ ЕЕ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ

В заявке описана дозировочная система для подачи текучей среды (А) в статический смеситель (1), включающая резервуар (2), в котором находится упомянутая текучая среда (А) под заданным давлением, канал (3) для текучей среды, соединяющий упомянутый статический смеситель (1) и резервуар (2), регулирующий клапан (4), находящийся в упомянутом канале (3) для текучей среды и регулирующий поток упомянутой текучей среды (А) из упомянутого резервуара (2) в упомянутый статический смеситель (1), и регулятор (6), принимающий данные целевого расхода (SP_Q) потока упомянутой текучей среды (А) и фактического расхода (PV_Q) потока упомянутой текучей среды (А) и передающий управляющий сигнал (MV_L) упомянутому регулирующему клапану (4) с указанием положения клапана для регулирования расхода потока. Также описан способ управления упомянутой дозировочной системой.

Flowmeter for two-phase gas/liquid cryogenic fluids

The invention relates to a flowmeter for two-phase gas/liquid cryogenic fluids, comprising: a liquid/gas phase separator, preferably consisting of a tank (1), into the top part of which the cryogenic liquid is admitted; a liquid flow-rate sensor (21), located in a liquid duct in fluid communication with the bottom part of the tank, the tank being placed in a high position (H) in space relative to the liquid flow-rate sensor (21); a gas duct, in fluid communication with the top part of the tank, equipped with a gas valve (12); and a device for measuring the level of liquid in the tank, preferably comprising two level sensors: a lower level sensor (3) and an upper level sensor (2).

APPARATUS FOR THE MEASUREMENT OF LOW PONDERAL FLOWS OF LIQUID

Method and system for monitoring the consumption of liquid fuel in a heating installation

This method and this system for monitoring the consumption of liquid fuel in a heating installation comprising at least one burner B1 supplied with fuel from at least one fuel tank R1, are based on the analysis of the volume of fuel contained in the tank or tanks of the heating installation, and on a calculation of the fuel consumption by the heating installation as a function of the external temperature with respect to a base temperature, and as a function of coefficients depending on the heating installation itself. At the end of each fuel delivery, the volume VL of fuel delivered is calculated by the formula: VL = Vmax - Vmin + Co.DL + K (DJF - DJD), in which Vmax and Vmin are the volumes contained in the tank at the end and the start of the delivery, DL is the duration of the delivery, Co and K are consumption coefficients depending on the heating installation and DJF and DJD the values of degree days at the end and at the start of the delivery. Every 24 hours, the quantity CJ of fuel consumed is calculated by the formula CJ = VDJ + VLJ - VFJ, in which VDJ and VFJ are the values of the volume of fuel present in the tank at the start and at the end of the 24 hour period in question, and VLJ is the total volume of fuel delivered during the said period.

APPARATUS FOR MEASURING LIMITED FLOW CAPACITIES

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MEASURING FLOW RATE OF A LIQUID

DEBIMETRE FOR DIPHASIC FLUIDS GAZ/LIQUIDE CRYOGENIC

L'invention concerne un débitmètre pour fluides diphasiques cryogéniques gaz/liquide comprenant : - un séparateur de phases liquide/gaz, préférentiellement constitué d'une cuve (1), dans la partie supérieure de laquelle est admis le liquide cryogénique; - un capteur de débit liquide (21), situé sur une canalisation liquide en communication de fluide avec la partie basse de la cuve, la cuve étant placée en position haute (H) dans l'espace par rapport au capteur de débit liquide (21) ; - une canalisation gaz, en communication de fluide avec la partie haute de la cuve, munie d'une vanne gaz (12); et - un dispositif de mesure du niveau de liquide dans la cuve, comportant préférentiellement deux capteurs de niveau : un capteur (3) de niveau bas et un capteur (2) de niveau haut. The invention relates to a flowmeter for two-phase gas / liquid cryogenic fluids comprising: a liquid / gas phase separator, preferably consisting of a tank (1), in the upper part of which the cryogenic liquid is admitted; a liquid flow sensor (21) located on a liquid pipe in fluid communication with the lower part of the tank, the tank being placed in the high position (H) in the space with respect to the liquid flow sensor (21). ); - A gas pipe in fluid communication with the upper part of the tank, provided with a gas valve (12); and a device for measuring the level of liquid in the tank, preferably comprising two level sensors: a sensor (3) of low level and a sensor (2) of high level.

APPARATUS FOR MEASURING VOLUMETRIC OR MASS FLUID FLOW

Apparatus and method are provided for accurately measuring the volumetric or mass fluid flow, especially when fluid flows in a non-continuous manner using a float. A preferred embodiment comprises a tube for accumulating liquid that is periodically drained and a float confined within the tube that floats on the accumulating liquid. The float has magnetic properties that can be sensed so as to measure the position of the float in the tube. A controller controls a valve provided in the bottom of the tube and opens the valve so as to allow drainage of the accumulated liquid according to the positioning of the float within the tube. The valve is opened when the position of the float is in a predetermined position within the tube so that the mass or volume of the drained liquid is known.

FUEL MONITORING SYSTEM FOR MOTOR VEHICLES

A fuel monitoring system and method for a motor vehicle diesel engine comprising an auxiliary fuel tank (30) adapted to be connected between the fuel supply line (11, 11') and the fuel return line (12, 12') of the diesel engine (10), a detector for detecting the quantity of fuel in the auxiliary tank (30), a metering pump (40) adapted to be connected between the auxiliary tank (30) and the main fuel tank (21) of the motor vehicle for supplying metered quantities of fuel to the auxiliary tank (30) in response to changes in the quantity of fuel in the auxiliary tank (30), an output corresponding to the amount of fuel pumped by the metering pump (40) in a given time period is sensed and a computing unit determines the amount of metered fuel displaced by the metering pump (40) in a given time period and thereby the fuel consumption of the engine for the given time period.

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETERMINING QUANTITIES OF FLUID

The invention relates to a method and device for determining the quantity of fluid discharged from a tank via a line system. To this end, the difference between the quantity of fluid contained inside the tank before fluid discharge and the quantity of fluid remaining inside the tank after fluid is discharged is calculated. In addition, a measuring device measures the quantity of fluid, which is contained inside the line system and which is taken into consideration when determining the discharged quantity of fluid.

Mass flowmeter apparatus

This invention relates to a method and apparatus for a liquid mass non-venting flowmeter. The flowmeter apparatus gives correct flow regardless of changes in density, viscosity, or composition of the liquid and corrects flow in spite of errors common in currently used flowmeters, such as calibration shifts, restricted orifices and/or bearing drag and blade wear of turbine meters. The non-venting characteristic allows use with toxic and corrosive materials.

Weight observer for mass metering and inventory management

Improved methods and systems for estimating material weight, mass and volume in real-time are disclosed. The amount of material in the container is measured. An estimate of the amount of material in the container is then obtained using the measured amount of material in the container, a desired rate of change of material, and a container system model. The estimate of the amount of material in the container is then adjusted based on the difference between the estimated and measured amount of material in the container.

Systems and methods for forming a liquid mixture having a predetermined mix ratio and reforming systems, reforming methods, fuel cell systems, and fuel cell methods that utilize the liquid mixture

Systems and methods for forming a liquid mixture having a predetermined mix ratio and reforming systems, reforming methods, fuel cell systems, and fuel cell methods that utilize the liquid mixture. The methods include apportioning a preselected volume of liquid from a liquid source. During the apportioning, the liquid is a first liquid, and the methods further include providing a first preselected volume of the first liquid to a mix tank. The methods also include repeating the apportioning with a second liquid providing a second preselected volume of the second liquid to the mix tank to generate the liquid mixture. The methods also may include providing the liquid mixture to a reforming region, reforming the liquid mixture to generate a mixed gas stream that includes hydrogen gas, and providing the hydrogen gas to a fuel cell assembly to generate an electric current.

PRODUCT RUNOUT TRACKING SYSTEM AND METHOD

A product runout tracking system for an agricultural implement includes a controller having a memory and a processor, wherein the controller is configured to determine a distance remaining until a storage tank is empty of a product based at least in part on an amount of the product within the storage tank of the agricultural implement, a flow rate of the product from the agricultural implement, a ground speed of the agricultural implement, or any combination thereof. The controller is further configured to determine a product runout location of the product within the storage tank based at least in part on the determined distance remaining and a planned route of the agricultural implement, wherein the product runout location includes a location within the field in which the storage tank is estimated to be empty of the product, and output the product runout location to a user interface for display to an operator of the agricultural implement. 1. A product runout tracking system for an agricultural implement , comprising a controller comprising a memory and a processor , wherein the controller is configured to:determine a distance remaining until a storage tank of the agricultural implement is predicted to reach an empty level at which the storage tank should be refilled based at least in part on an amount of a product within the storage tank of the agricultural implement, a flow rate of the product from the agricultural implement, and a ground speed of the agricultural implement;predict a product runout location of the product within the storage tank based at least in part on the determined distance remaining, a current location of the agricultural implement within a field, and a planned route of the agricultural implement through the field, wherein the product runout location comprises a location within the field and not yet reached by the agricultural implement and at which the storage tank is predicted to reach the empty level at which the storage tank should be ...

Accurate flow-in measurement by triplex pump and continuous verification

A method includes determining a rotational position of a crankshaft in a multiplex pump from one or more sensors disposed on the crankshaft, determining a position of each of a plurality of pistons along a corresponding pump bore in relation to a total stroke length of each piston and a connecting rod length, calculating an individual theoretical displaced volume of fluid for each of the pump bores in the multiplex pump based on the rotational position of the crankshaft, and summing the individual theoretical displaced volumes to determine a total theoretical pumped volume by the multiplex pump. A calibration method includes determination of the multiplex pump efficiency versus speed and discharge pressure, and the effect of pump leakage and valve closing delay on the pump efficiency. Verification of the pump performance and efficiency may be controlled during pumping to insure the validity of the last calibration data set.

Method and system for determination of liquid volumes

One or more techniques and/or systems are disclosed for accurately determining the volume of liquid in a container, such as after or prior to a fluid transfer into/from the container. The volume of liquid flowing through a flow meter can be measured at multiple data intervals by a flow meter. Further, the height of a liquid inside the container can be measured by a liquid level sensor at the multiple data intervals. A register can receive data indicative of the respective measurements, and the volume of liquid in the container can be determined based on the relationship between data indicative of the measurement of the volume of liquid flowing through a flow meter at the multiple data intervals and the measurement of the height of a liquid inside the container at the multiple data intervals.

СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ИЗМЕРЕНИЯ РАСХОДА ТЕКУЧЕЙ СРЕДЫ, ИСПОЛЬЗУЕМОЙ ДЛЯ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ПРОЦЕССОМ

FIELD: physics. ^ SUBSTANCE: proposed system comprises process control system, feed fluid source, controlled fluid source made up of tank, pressure regulator, first and second pressure transducers, first, second and third selectively activated solenoid valves. Process control system comprises controller and at least one process control device. Controlled fluid source features known constant volume and contains gas kept at preset pressure and communicated with aforesaid controller. First pressure transducer is connected with controlled fluid source while second transducer is connected with controller output. ^ EFFECT: higher accuracy of measurement. ^ 19 cl, 10 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 2 430 401 (13) C2 (51) МПК G05D 7/03 (2006.01) F16K 31/36 (2006.01) G01M 3/28 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ, ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2008131781/28, 08.12.2006 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 08.12.2006 (72) Автор(ы): ЛОВЕЛЛ Мишель Кен (US), КАРТРАЙТ Картер Б. (US) R U (73) Патентообладатель(и): ФИШЕР КОНТРОЛЗ ИНТЕРНЕШНЭЛ ЛЛС (US) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 20.01.2006 US 11/336,558 (43) Дата публикации заявки: 27.02.2010 Бюл. № 6 2 4 3 0 4 0 1 (45) Опубликовано: 27.09.2011 Бюл. № 27 (56) Список документов, цитированных в отчете о поиске: RU 46241 U1, 27.06.2005. US 4903529 A, 27.02.1990. EP 1168115 A1, 02.01.2002. US 6954683 B2, 11.10.2005. SU 1640568 A1, 07.04.1991. 2 4 3 0 4 0 1 R U (86) Заявка PCT: US 2006/047104 (08.12.2006) C 2 C 2 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 20.08.2008 (87) Публикация заявки РСТ: WO 2007/087022 (02.08.2007) Адрес для переписки: 191186, Санкт-Петербург, а/я 230, "АРСПатент", М.В.Хмаре (54) СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ИЗМЕРЕНИЯ РАСХОДА ТЕКУЧЕЙ СРЕДЫ, ИСПОЛЬЗУЕМОЙ ДЛЯ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ПРОЦЕССОМ (57) Реферат: Изобретение относится к измерению потребления (расхода) текучей среды оборудованием для управления процессом ...

СПОСОБ И УСТРОЙСТВО ИЗМЕРЕНИЯ ХАРАКТЕРИСТИК ПОТОКА КИПЯЩЕГО СЛОЯ В ТОПОЧНОЙ КАМЕРЕ

Изобретение относится к области энергетики. Способ измерения характеристик потока кипящего слоя в топочной камере котла с циркулирующим кипящим слоем, выхлопные газы от которого направляют в сепаратор отделения материала кипящего слоя, затем отделенный материал кипящего слоя подают через циркуляционную трубу во внешний узел рециркуляции и возвращают в котел, при этом одновременно подвергают его псевдоожижению псевдоожижающим воздухом. При остановке подачи псевдоожижающего воздуха во внешний узел рециркуляции измеряют время, необходимое для достижения материалом кипящего слоя, накопившимся в циркуляционной трубе, верхнего заданного уровня от нижнего исходного уровня, и определяют расход материала кипящего слоя как циркулирующего количества на основе упомянутого времени и накопившегося количества материала кипящего слоя с учетом внутреннего диаметра циркуляционной трубы. Поперек циркуляционной трубы на исходном нижнем и верхнем заданном уровнях направляют световые потоки, а время измеряют ...

СПОСОБ ИЗМЕРЕНИЯ ОБЪЕМНОГО РАСХОДА ЭЛЕКТРОПРОВОДЯЩИХ ЖИДКОСТЕЙ ЧЕРЕЗ СОСУД

1. Способ измерения объема VD расхода электропроводящей жидкости, характеризующийся тем, что соответствующий объем Vo наполнения сосуда жидкость определяют по меньшей мере по одному измеряемому значению х, которое измеряют устройством измерения электрической проводимости, содержащим по меньшей мере два измерительных электрода, причем проводимость жидкости определяется по меньшей мере одним параметром р, жидкость протекает через сосуд, имеющий заданную форму, ! сосуд последовательно наполняется жидкостью и затем опорожняется через выпускное отверстие, и высота h наполнения жидкостью постоянно изменяется, отличающийся тем, что ! измеряемые значения х измеряют через временные интервалы, а соответствующие объемы Vo наполнения жидкостью определяют путем сравнения соответствующих измеренных значений х с калибровочными измеренными значениями xR по меньшей мере из одной справочной таблицы, содержащей по меньшей мере калибровочные измеренные значения xR и относящиеся к ним объемы Vo наполнения жидкостью, ! при этом объем VD расхода жидкости определяют на основе объемов Vo наполнения за временный период, ! причем по меньшей мере одну справочную таблицу составляют с помощью калибровочных измерений, используя несколько проб жидкости, которые имеют разные значения р и разные высоты h наполнения сосуда. ! 2. Способ по п.1, отличающийся тем, что по меньшей мере одну справочную таблицу сохраняют в памяти измерительного устройства. ! 3. Способ по п.1 или 2, отличающийся тем, что первое контрольное измеряемое значение x1 измеряют по меньшей мере один раз за указанный период. ! 4. Способ по п.3, отличающийся тем, что указанное перво РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 2010 144 054 (13) A (51) МПК G01F 1/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ЗАЯВКА НА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: 2010144054/28, 27.03.2009 (71) Заявитель(и): БРИТА ГМБХ (DE) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 28.03.2008 EP 08153500.7 10.12.2008 DE 102008054479.5 R U Адрес для ...

СПОСОБ И СРЕДСТВО ДЛЯ ПОВТОРНОГО СМЕШИВАНИЯ ПЕСКА

... 1. Способ повторного смешивания смеси заполнителей, включающий в себя обеспечение сортирующих бункеров, имеющих множество станций приема входящей суспензии исходного материала, содержащей жидкость и смесь имеющих разную крупность зерен заполнителей; при этом каждая станция имеет: по меньшей мере выпускной клапан первичной продукции и выпускной клапан отходов производства; обеспечение компьютера, имеющего единый контроллер, соединенный с выпускным клапаном первичной продукции и выпускным клапаном отходов производства; и датчик уровня слоя на каждой станции, который должен быть разблокирован, для того чтобы открылся выпускной клапан первичной продукции и выпускной клапан отходов производства; введение в компьютер набора исходных данных для пуска, включающего в себя исходную матрицу расчета станции и исходные значения величины выходящего потока; калибровку бункеров и компьютера для данного положения уставкой выпускного клапана первичной продукции на каждой станции на 100-процентное его открытие ...

РАСХОДОМЕР ДЛЯ ДВУХФАЗНЫХ ГАЗ/ЖИДКОСТЬ КРИОГЕННЫХ ТЕКУЧИХ СРЕД

1. Расходомер двухфазных жидкость/газ криогенных текучих сред, содержащий:- фазовый жидкость/газ сепаратор, предпочтительно, состоящий из емкости (1), в верхнюю часть которой подается криогенная жидкость;- датчик (21) расхода жидкости, расположенный на жидкостном трубопроводе в проточном сообщении с нижней частью емкости;- газовый трубопровод в проточном сообщении с верхней частью емкости, обеспеченный газовым клапаном (12);- устройство измерения уровня жидкости в емкости, предпочтительно, содержащее два датчика уровня: датчик (3) нижнего уровня и датчик (2) верхнего уровня,отличающийся тем, что емкость размещена в высоком положении (Н) в пространстве по отношению к датчику (21) расхода жидкости, причем высокое положение представлено наличием спускающейся трубы, соединяющей нижнюю часть емкости с жидкостным трубопроводом.2. Расходомер двухфазных жидкость/газ криогенных текучих сред по п. 1, отличающийся тем, что он также содержит:- жидкостной клапан (22) выше по потоку или ниже по потоку от расходомера (21) жидкости на упомянутом жидкостном трубопроводе;- датчик (11) расхода газообразной фазы, выходящей из верхней части емкости, расположенный на упомянутом газовом трубопроводе выше по потоку или ниже по потоку от упомянутого газового клапана (12).3. Расходомер двухфазных жидкость/газ криогенных текучих сред по п. 1, отличающийся тем, что спускающейся трубой является вертикальная труба или, по существу, вертикальная труба.4. Расходомер двухфазных жидкость/газ криогенных текучих сред по пп. 1-3, отличающийся тем, что он также содержит вокруг всей или части длины упомянутой спускающейся трубы концентрическую трубу (40), образующую м РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2013 157 539 A (51) МПК G01F 1/74 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ЗАЯВКА НА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: 2013157539/28, 15.05.2012 (71) Заявитель(и): Л'ЭР ЛИКИД, СОСЬЕТЕ АНОНИМ ПУР Л'ЭТЮД Э Л'ЭКСПЛУАТАСЬОН ДЕ ПРОСЕДЕ ЖОРЖ КЛОД (FR) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный ...

Melkanlage.

Detecting outflow or inflow of fluid in a wellbore

To detect fluid flow between an offshore wellbore (5) and a surrounding earth formation (7), the wellbore (5) is connected by a conduit (13) to an offshore structure (1) floating above the wellbore (5), the wellbore (5) and the conduit (13) are at least partly filled with a body of fluid (82), a first stream of liquid is inserted into the body of fluid (82) and a second stream of liquid is discharged therefrom and the flowrates of said streams of liquid and a variation of the fluid content of the body of fluid (82) are determined. ...

Detecting outflow or inflow of fluid in a wellbore

Method of determining a flow rate and related apparatus

Flow meters

DEVICE FOR MEASURING LIQUID FLOW

CAPACITIVE FUEL MEASURING SYSTEM

Water detection device

A water sensing device for positioning at or over a waste outlet provides an indication of the duration of water flow out of the outlet. The device may be configured as a plug or waste cover 70 comprising a leg portion 71 and top portion 72. A water sensor 73 is provided on the leg portion for detecting water flowing down the waste outlet and a display 74 is provided in the top for indicating the time for which the water has been detected. A processing system and a power supply are positioned within the plug. In use the processing system monitors the water sensor and when water is detected by the sensor commences timing and controls the display to provide an indication of elapsed shower time. The device may be configured to activate the timer when the temperature of the water exceeds a predetermined temperature ...

Measuring apparatus

METHODS OF AND MEANS FOR MEASURING LIQUID FLOW

... 1513923 Measuring fluid-flow electrically R JENKINS 19 Feb 1976 [28 Feb 1975 12 July 1975] 8378/75 and 29378/75 Heading GIN The rate of flow of liquid through a conduit is determined by measuring the depth of liquid in the conduit using a vertical array of heated thermistors whose individual temperature and resistance shows if the thermistor is above or below the liquid level. The thermistors 12 are cyclically scanned by a timer 10 and each resistance is compared with a reference value to produce a 0 or 1 signal on a shift register 13, the number of 1 signals, corresponding to the liquid level, being stored in a counter 14. This number is multiplied by a constant introduced at 15 corresponding to the shape of the conduit and the product representing rate of flow is displayed at 16. Further displays 19, 18, 17 indicate respectively total flow; maximum flowrate and the number of times the maximum flow exceeds a pre-set value. The thermistor array 12 may alternatively comprise thermally operated ...

DEVICE FOR MEASUREMENT AND AS A CHECK OF LIQUID RIVER

DEVICE FOR MEASURING THE PRO TIME UNIT FROM A CONTAINER DERIVATIVE LIQUID QUANTITY

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR SNAPPING THE CHARACTERISATION OF FOAM-BARNESS AND SCHAUMSTABILITÄT

CONTINUOUS LIQUID FLOW SYSTEM

PROCEDURE AND INSTRUMENTS FOR MEASURING THE FLOW IN SEWAGE SYSTEMS.

VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZUR BESTIMMUNG DES MENGENMÄSSIGEN VERBRAUCHS EINER BETRIEBSFLÜSSIGKEIT EINER ARBEITSMASCHINE

MILKING INSTALLATION.

VORRICHTUNG ZUM BESTIMMEN DES KRAFTSTOFFGESAMTVERBRAUCHES EINES KRAFTFAHRZEUGES

Measuring and controlling the flow of flowable materials

Apparatus for the measurement of liquid flow

Forming liquid mixtures having predetermined mix ratios, and reforming and fuel cell systems utilizing the liquid mixtures

Systems and methods for forming a liquid mixture having a predetermined mix ratio and reforming systems, reforming methods, fuel cell systems, and fuel cell methods that utilize the liquid mixture. The methods include apportioning a preselected volume of liquid from a liquid source. During the apportioning, the liquid is a first liquid, and the methods further include providing a first preselected volume of the first liquid to a mix tank. The methods also include repeating the apportioning with a second liquid providing a second preselected volume of the second liquid to the mix tank to generate the liquid mixture. The methods also may include providing the liquid mixture to a reforming region, reforming the liquid mixture to generate a mixed gas stream that includes hydrogen gas, and providing the hydrogen gas to a fuel cell assembly to generate an electric current.

METERING SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR AEROSOL DELIVERY

... ²²²An apparatus comprising a variable acoustic source and a microphone, both ²acoustically coupled to a volume having a fluid region and an air region. The ²apparatus also can include a processor to determine a volume of the air region ²based on signals received from the microphone and the variable acoustic ²source. A fluid valve is coupled to the processor, and is configured to allow ²an amount of fluid to exit the fluid region associated with the volume of the ²air region. An atomizer, coupled to the fluid region, is configured to ²aerosolize at least a portion of the fluid.² ...

ELECTRONIC URINE FLOW MONITOR

ELECTRONIC URINE FLOW MONITOR A urine flow monitor for displaying preferably in digital form total patient urine output and also urine flow rate. Urine from the patient passes through a catheter (C) and into a calibrated volume chamber (28) of special configuration which permits use even under conditions of vertical misalignment and wherein electronically controlled valve means (25, 26) are located both above and below the chamber and optical sensor means (27) are provided above the chamber and below the top valve means (25). With the lower valve means (26) closed, filling of the chamber takes place until the point where the urine level reaches the optical sensor at which time, by virtue of electronic control, the upper valve will close and the lower valve will open, allowing the urine to pass into a collection receptacle such as a urine drainage bag (10). Concurrently with the operation of the valve means, a signal is sent to a console monitor (50) to record the volume dumped into the ...

FLUID FLOW TESTING

A fluid flow testing apparatus (10) for measuring the pour profile of a container (C) has a rotatable container carrier (14) and an assembly (16) that rotates the container between a first position allowing fluid to be retained within the container and a second position causing fluid to be poured from the container. Sensors (51-53) that sense the weight of the container as liquid is poured from the container are provided in order to determine the pour profile of the container. A controller (60) receives input signals from the sensors in order to record the weight of the container over time as liquid is poured from the container as the container is rotated. The change of weight of the container over time establishes a pour profile for the container.

DOSAGE SYSTEM FOR A STATIC MIXER AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

A dosage system for feeding a fluid to a static mixer, said system comprising a tank containing said fluid at a predetermined pressure, a fluid passage connecting said container and tank, a control valve provided within said fluid passage to control the flow of said fluid from said tank into said container; and a controller for receiving a target flow rate of said fluid, and an actual flow rate of said fluid, and for outputting a control signal to said control valve indicating a valve position to adjust the flow rate. Further provided is a method for controlling said dosage system.

MEASURING DEVICE FOR UNIT AUTOMATIC CUTOFF OF

SURVEILLANCE DEVICE OF the FLOW Of a LIQUID OUT OF a TANK

Method for measuring and monitoring the instantaneous flow of liquid additive supplied by a pump.

PROCEDE D'INJECTION CONTROLEE DE COLORANTS OU PRODUITS AUXILIAIRES DANS UNE CUVE DE TRAITEMENT ET INSTALLATION DE MISE EN OEUVRE DUDIT PROCEDE

L'INVENTION EST RELATIVE A UN PROCEDE D'INJECTION CONTROLEE DE COLORANTS OU PRODUITS AUXILIAIRES DANS UNE CUVE DE TRAITEMENT AINSI QU'UNE INSTALLATION DE MISE EN OEUVRE DUDIT PROCEDE. L'INVENTION CONCERNE PLUS PARTICULIEREMENT L'INDUSTRIE CHIMIQUE ET NOTAMMENT LES TRAITEMENTS DE TEINTURE. POUR ASSURER LE TRANSFERT D'UNE QUANTITE DE LIQUIDE STOCKE DANS UNE CUVE DE DISSOLUTION 4 SELON UN DEBIT PRE-FIXE DANS UNE CUVE DE TRAITEMENT 3 PAR L'INTERMEDIAIRE D'UNE CANALISATION 5 COMPORTANT UNE VANNE D'ARRET 6 ET EVENTUELLEMENT UNE POMPE 7 ON CONTROLE LE NIVEAU DE FLUIDE RESTANT DANS LA CUVE DE DISSOLUTION 4 ET EN FONCTION DU TEMPS, ON MODULE LA DUREE ETOU LE DEGRE D'OUVERTURE DE LA VANNE 6 POUR AJUSTER LA QUANTITE INSTANTANEE TRANSFEREE SELON UNE COURBE DE DEBIT PRE-FIXE. L'INVENTION CONCERNE L'INDUSTRIE CHIMIQUE.

Automatic electronic flowmeter - has measuring tube introduced in fluid conduit with ultrasonic transducer of wall for repeated liq. level measurement by echo detection

The flow-meter includes a measuring tube (4) connected to the pipe (1) in which the flow rate is to be measured. A valve (6) is placed on this pipe (1), and is used to fill or empty the measuring tube (4). To measure the flow rate, the time needed for the surface of the liquid to pass from the low threshold (SB) to the high threshold (SH), or vice versa, is measured. The two thresholds (SB,SH) define a fixed volume. The measurement is made automatically instead of manually and visually, by using an acoustic transducer (7) which is placed on the surface of the measuring tube (4). The transducer (7), associated with a transceiver (24), is used to measure the level of liquid in the measuring tube (4), and an electronic stop-watch measures the time. The calculator is provided for information processing.

Method and device for measuring the flow resistance of a catheter into a [...] system ' injection of a medicament

L'invention concerne un procédé et un dispositif pour mesurer la résistance à l'écoulement d'un cathéter dans un système implanté d'injection d'un médicament. Le dispositif comprend un appareil de contrôle destiné à être raccordé à une entrée de balayage d'un système d'injection, qui pompe à travers un cathéter un volume de liquide prédéterminé et des moyens (25, 27) sont prévus pour mesurer la durée de pompage du volume de liquide injecté. Application notamment aux systèmes implantés d'injection d'insuline. A method and device for measuring the resistance to flow of a catheter in an implanted drug injection system is disclosed. The device comprises a monitoring apparatus for connection to a scanning inlet of an injection system, which pumps through a catheter a predetermined volume of liquid and means (25, 27) are provided for measuring the duration of the injection. pumping the volume of liquid injected. Application in particular to implanted insulin injection systems.

FUEL METER

LIQUID METERING

Liquid milk is transferred between a farm tank (10) and a milk collection tanker (11). A control computer (12) is mounted on the tanker (11) and an associated electronic dipstick (14), especially a pressure transducer or an ultrasonic transducer (30) is mounted in the farm tank (10). The level of liquid in the farm tank (10) is determined by the transducer and recorded. Samples may be taken during transfer in accordance with time, weight or volume transferred. In the case of a pressure transducer the readings are corrected to take account of aeration. In the case of an ultrasonic transducer (30) the unit is calibrated to take account of differences in the density of air above the liquid in the farm tank (10).

Device for testing medical infusion

A medical infusion testing device has a pair of identical measuring tubes with valves to direct flow to one tube while draining the one tube down to a predetermined level. The level of liquid in the tubes is measured by an optical charge coupled device. A logic device is arranged to measure a spot reading over a small flow or an averaged flow over an entire reading.

Measuring low flowrates

Measuring the flowrate of a liquid by directing the liquid to a vertically-positioned collection tube, periodically sensing the height of liquid in the tube, and averaging a plurality of data points to obtain an average flowrate value.

Determination of substance presence, identity and/or level in vessels

A process control system can include a vessel, and at least one heat transfer property sensor that measures a heat transfer property of a substance at the vessel. The process control system can also include a monitoring device that receives an output of the heat transfer property sensor, and a process control device that is adjusted in response to the heat transfer property sensor output. A method of controlling a process can include measuring a thermal conductivity of a substance at a vessel, and adjusting the process in response to the measuring.

Pump station flowmeter

A pump station flowmeter is disclosed including a pump status comparator for creating level status without being connected to any level sensors by comparing pump status to a list of association between expected pump status and levels. The wet well dimension, pump status signals, clock signals, level status are recorded in memory before being used as input to a flow calculator which calculates inflow and outflow. A flow rectifier readjusts the inflow and outflow according to a variable proportion of the difference between the average of many outflows and one outflow, and using this difference to readjust a variable tolerance and the variable position. This optimizes accuracy according to each specific installation. Abnormal pump operations are confirmed when a predetermined number of possible abnormal pump operations occur in a row are detected by comparing the outflow to the average of many outflows plus or minus the variable tolerance. A maintenance status is declared when an outflow calculated ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR MEASURING CIRCULATION QUANTITY OF BED MATERIAL IN CIRCULATING FLUIDIZED BED COMBUSTOR

In order to quantitatively evaluate actual circulation quantity of bed material extremely simply and to enhance accuracy of comparison of results of thermal balance examined through simulation or the like with actual operation results, time is measured which is required for bed material in a downcomer 5 to reach an upper predetermined height H1 from a lower reference height H0 during stopped feeding of fluidizing air to an external heat exchanger 7; a flow rate of the bed material as circulation quantity is determined from the time and an accumulated amount of the bed material based on an inner diameter D of the downcomer 5.

MASS FLOW RATE CONTROL SYSTEM

СИСТЕМА И СПОСОБ ИЗМЕРЕНИЯ РАСХОДА ТЕКУЧЕЙ СРЕДЫ, ИСПОЛЬЗУЕМОЙ ДЛЯ УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ПРОЦЕССОМ

... 1. Система определения количества текучей среды, расходуемой для обеспечения работы системы управления процессом, содержащая: ! систему управления текучей средой, функционально связанную с системой управления процессом, и ! управляемый источник питания, функционально связанный с системой управления текучей средой, которая направляет текучую среду от управляемого источника питания в систему управления процессом, чтобы определить количество текучей среды, потребляемой внутри системы управления процессом в нормальном режиме работы. ! 2. Система по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что количество потребленной текучей среды пропорционально результату абсолютного или разностного измерения количества текучей среды в управляемом источнике питания. ! 3. Система по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что содержит, по меньшей мере, один соленоидный клапан. ! 4. Система по п.3, отличающаяся тем, что дополнительно содержит соленоидные клапаны и, по меньшей мере, один передатчик давления. ! 5. Система по п.4, отличающаяся тем ...

Patent RU2016147042A3

РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 2016 147 042 A (51) МПК G01N 33/483 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ЗАЯВКА НА ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЕ (21)(22) Заявка: 2016147042, 13.05.2015 (71) Заявитель(и): ДЗЕ ПРОКТЕР ЭНД ГЭМБЛ КОМПАНИ (US) Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 13.05.2014 US 14/276,090 (85) Дата начала рассмотрения заявки PCT на национальной фазе: 13.12.2016 R U (43) Дата публикации заявки: 14.06.2018 Бюл. № 17 (72) Автор(ы): ДРЕЙК Филипп Аса (US), ХЭЙР Тиффани Целесте (US), ХЕРЛИНГЕР Джон Патрик (US), МАЮПИН Ричард Крэйг (US) (86) Заявка PCT: (87) Публикация заявки PCT: WO 2015/175609 (19.11.2015) R U (54) Способ и устройство для определения проницаемости дентина (57) Формула изобретения 1. Способ визуальной регистрации гидравлической проводимости дентина, осуществляемый с использованием испытательной ячейки, имеющей нижнюю часть с образованной в ней внутренней камерой, включающий: подготовку образца дентина; размещение по меньшей мере части образца дентина над внутренней камерой нижней части испытательной ячейки; подачу жидкости под давлением во внутреннюю камеру нижней части испытательной ячейки; и визуальную регистрацию прохождения жидкости через образец дентина для определения его гидравлической проводимости. 2. Способ по п. 1, характеризующийся тем, что испытательная ячейка включает верхнюю часть, имеющую отверстие со стенками. 3. Способ по п. 2, характеризующийся тем, что стенки отверстия верхней части испытательной ячейки выполнены скошенными. 4. Способ по п. 1, характеризующийся тем, что образец дентина и нижняя часть испытательной ячейки удерживаются в жидкостной связи посредством прокладки, покрытой адгезивом. 5. Способ по п. 1, характеризующийся тем, что этап подачи жидкости под давлением включает: формирование пелликулы; Стр.: 1 A 2 0 1 6 1 4 7 0 4 2 A Адрес для переписки: 105215, Москва, а/я 26, Рыбиной Н.А. 2 0 1 6 1 4 7 0 4 2 US 2015/030489 (13.05.2015) A 2 0 1 6 1 4 7 0 4 2 A R U 2 0 1 6 1 4 7 0 4 2 Стр.: 2 ...

СПОСОБ УЧЕТА ТОПЛИВА НА АВТОЗАПРАВОЧНОЙ СТАНЦИИ ИУСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ЕГО ОСУЩЕСТВЛЕНИЯ

FIELD: the invention refers to measuring of the mass of liquids and may be used for recording fuel delivered to a filling station. SUBSTANCE: the average density of the fuel type delivered to a user through a concrete distributing petrol pump under standard conditions. This average value of the density of fuel is taken for computed conditioned constant density of the fuel containing in a unit of volume. As fuel is consumed a new portion is poured into the reservoir measuring after that its density and the temperature. The value of the full mass consumption of fuel ordered by the user is calculated with the computed conditioned constant density. The fuel volume which must be released out of the reservoir into the distributing petrol pump on the user's order is defined with taking into consideration the factual density of the fuel in the reservoir. The indicated volume of the fuel is brought to the fuel released from the reservoir at standard conditions and is transferred in the sum of electric impulses. At that each impulse corresponds with the standard volumetric dose of current consumption of an electric volumetric measuring device of the filling station. At releasing fuel to the user the temperature of each standard volumetric dose of fuel corresponding with a single electric impulse of the volumetric measuring device is measured. After that each electric impulse of the volumetric is at first corrected, then all corrected impulses are summed up till accordance of their sum with conditioned sum of impulses representing full volumetric consumption of fuel released out of the reservoir to the distributing petrol pump on the user's order. If these sums of impulses are in accordance between themselves the delivery of fuel to the user is automatically switched off. After that information is put on display, archived and brought to date and time and if necessary the information is deducted out of the archive on a reading arrangement. For realization of this mode ...

VORRICHTUNG ZUM MESSEN DES FLOTTENVERBRAUCHS EINER APPLIKATIONSEINHEIT

Coating apparatus comprises a trough (2) with liquid level kept constant by an overflow (9) to a reservoir (11, 12), from which liquid is fed back by a pump (8) into the trough (2). The liquid consumption is determined measuring the level change in reservoir (12). To obtain precise measurement results in a short time even in the case of very low liquor consumption, the change of level in a container (11) of smaller cross section is measured. Normally valve (16) is closed and liquid flows over the top of container (11) and is pumped from the reservoir (12). At low flow rates valve (17) is closed and container (11) acts as the reservoir. Container (11) may be at the side of reservoir (12); a body may partly fill the upper portion of the reservoir to reduce its cross sectional area or the reservoir may have a narrow neck portion. ...

Apparatus for measuring liquid volume and/or flow rate

Apparatus for measuring the volume and/or rate of flow of a liquid, especially for urodynamic analysis, comprises a container (10) in which liquid (12) accummulates, an air-filled chamber (14) in communication with the interior of the container (10) at or adjacent to its base, for example via a diaphragm (16), and a pressure transducer (18) responsive to pressure changes in the air-filled chamber (14). The liquid is damped by baffles (20) in the container (10) and the air is damped by constrictions (22) in the chamber (14). The transducer output, which is proportional to liquid volume, can be processed to derive a measure of rate of flow. ...

Device for measuring liquid consumption of coating apparatus

Coating apparatus comprises a trough (2) with liquid level kept constant by an overflow (9) to a reservoir (11, 12), from which liquid is fed back by a pump (8) into the trough (2). The liquid consumption is determined measuring the level change in reservoir (12). To obtain precise measurement results in a short time even in the case of very low liquor consumption, the change of level in a container (11) of smaller cross section is measured. Normally valve (16) is closed and liquid flows over the top of container (11) and is pumped from the reservoir (12). At low flow rates valve (17) is closed and container (11) acts as the reservoir. Container (11) may be at the side of reservoir (12); a body may partly fill the upper portion of the reservoir to reduce its cross sectional area or the reservoir may have a narrow neck portion.

Flow measurement device

Volume fill airflow measurement

A method of measuring airflow from an HVAC outlet vent using a volume fill airflow measurement device having a LIDAR or Time-of-Flight (ToF) laser-ranging sensor to detect a filled state of a volume capture element or bag, comprising placing a frame having the bag sealably attached thereto over the vent to be measured, starting a timer, stopping the timer automatically in response to the LIDAR or Time-of-Flight (ToF) laser-ranging sensor measuring the distance to be within a predetermined range, and calculating the measured airflow based on the volume of the bag and the time for the airflow to fill the bag. The measured airflow is then displayed on the device display.

MILKING INSTALLATION.

DEVICE FOR DETERMINING THE FUEL TOTAL CONSUMPTION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE

Method of measuring pumping amount of groundwater by using water level fluctuation and water level measuring sensor

A method of measuring a pumping amount of groundwater by using water level fluctuation, a water level measuring sensor including an arithmetic operation unit for calculating a pumping amount by using the method, and a computer-readable recording medium having recorded thereon a program for executing the method are disclosed. The method whereby a total pumping amount of groundwater pumped by using a pumping pump is calculated for a predetermined period, includes: obtaining groundwater level data according to a measurement time by measuring fluctuation of a groundwater level for a predetermined period continually at time intervals; comparing a typical pattern of a groundwater level formed in a full pumping period including an initial stage of pumping at which groundwater starts to be pumped by operating the pumping pump and the groundwater level drops rapidly, a quasi-balance period in which an amount of drop of the groundwater level according to time decreases compared to the initial stage of pumping, and a recovery period in which an operation of the pumping pump stops and the groundwater level rises, with the obtained groundwater level data and sorting data for forming a pattern corresponding to the typical pattern of the groundwater level from the groundwater level data; calculating a total time when pumping has been performed, by using a measurement time of the sorted data; and calculating a total pumping amount by using the total pumping time calculated.

Method for Assisting in Maintenance of a Motor Vehicle

A method for assisting in maintenance of a motor vehicle having a drive motor, an drive energy storage device, and a filling level measuring device. A request for a maintenance process is identified by a self-monitoring device with the maintenance request being transmitted as a maintenance indication to a driver by an information device. The maintenance indication is transmitted to the driver as a function of a switch-off filling level present when the vehicle drive motor is switched off and detected by the filling level measuring device. The maintenance indication is transmitted when the switch-off filling level is lower than a preset filling level threshold value or when a filling level difference between a switch-on filling level, present when the vehicle drive motor is subsequently switched on again and detected by the filling level measuring device, and the preceding switch-off filling level indicates a positive filling level value.

System and Method for Measuring Well Flow Rate

The present invention discloses an improved system for measurement of the liquid flow rate and totalized liquid production of a producing well. In the method of the present invention, liquid production rate in a pumping well is determined by calculation based upon wellbore geometry and continuously monitoring the depth of the fluid level within the wellbore. It is applicable to any pump lifted well where it is possible to shut the pump off periodically. Accuracy is enhanced with this method by properly accounting for pump leakage and where pump leakage is either known or can be estimated within reasonable limits or where it is measured during the pump shut off cycle.

Apparatus & Method for Automatically Updating the Relationship Between Measured Storage Tank Depth and Storage Tank Volume and Monitoring the Accuracy of a Dispenser Flow Meter

An automated liquid inventory monitoring and inventory reconciliation system. The system uses a liquid densitometer to precisely measure the density of liquid being dispensed. This allows the system to account for the significant temperature-induced volume variations existing in common liquids such as gasoline. In the preferred embodiments, a fuel inventory processor tracks the quantity of fuel loaded into the tank and the quantity of fuel dispensed to maintain an ongoing computation of the quantity of fuel that should be present in the tank. An accurate tank depth measurement device is also employed. The processor compares the tank depth measurement to the computed quantity of fuel in the tank and uses the values to create an updated tank strapping chart. 1. A method for creating and displaying an accurate depth-to-volume relationship for a storage tank configured to store a liquid , said storage tank having a depth sensor for measuring a depth of said liquid , a fill access for adding said liquid , an attached dispenser for dispensing said liquid , and a calibrated flow meter configured to measure a flow by volume of said liquid as said liquid is being dispensed , comprising:a. providing a processor running software, said processor including an associated memory;b. providing a user display configured to display information from said processor;c. storing an initial depth-to-volume relationship in said memory, said initial depth-to-volume relationship relating a volume of said liquid in said tank to a depth measured by said depth sensor;d. at a first time, said processor storing an initial value for a mass of liquid in said tank;e. providing a densitometer configured to measure a density of said liquid as said liquid is being dispensed;f. providing a tank temperature sensor for measuring a temperature of said liquid in said tank; i. calculating a mass of liquid dispensed from said tank since said first time using said flow by volume measurements from said calibrated ...

Powder mass measurements in containers

An example of an apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a container to store a powder. The apparatus includes a flow generator to move a gas to the container. The flow generator is to move the gas at a first velocity and a second velocity, the first velocity to fluidize the powder in a fluidized state, and the second velocity to pass through stationary powder in a powder pack. The apparatus includes pressure sensors to measure pressures in the container. The apparatus includes a measurement engine in communication with the pressure sensors, wherein the measurement engine is to calculate a mass of the powder based on a fluidized pressure differential and based on a pack pressure differential.

Systems and methods for automated wetstock management

An automated wetstock management system can include a plurality of sensors disposed in a fuel storage facility, the plurality of sensors configured to sense fuel data characterizing one or more aspects of the fuel storage facility, and a wetstock management server communicatively coupled to the plurality of sensors. The wetstock management server can process the fuel data to detect whether the fuel data satisfies an exception indicative of an operational issue of the fuel storage facility based on one or more predefined rules or models stored in the wetstock management server. In some embodiments, the wetstock management server can generate a workflow for assisting a user of the fuel storage facility to resolve the operational issue. In some embodiments, the wetstock management server can assign a risk category to the exception and electronically transmit an alert characterizing the operational issue to the user.

Method of Determining a Flow Rate and Related Apparatus

A method of determining a flow rate of a liquid includes collecting the liquid in a container; monitoring the collection of liquid in the container with respect to time; and determining a first value of the flow rate based on the monitored collection of liquid in the container with respect to time. An apparatus for determining a flow rate of a liquid is also provided. 1. A method of determining a flow rate of a liquid , the method comprising:collecting the liquid in a container;monitoring the collection of liquid in the container with respect to time;determining a first value of the flow rate based on the monitored collection of liquid in the container with respect to time; andautomatically draining the liquid collected from the container.2. A method as claimed in comprising providing a substantially continuous supply of liquid to the container and repeatedly draining the liquid collected from the container.3. A method as claimed in claim 1 , comprising using a flow meter to determine a second value of the flow rate claim 1 , the method comprising calibrating the flow meter based on a comparison of the first flow rate value to the second flow rate value.4. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein monitoring the collection of liquid in the container comprises determining the mass of liquid collected in the container with respect to time.5. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein determining the first flow rate value comprises calculating the derivative of the determined mass of collected liquid with respect to time.6. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein monitoring the collection of liquid in the container comprises measuring the pressure of the liquid collected in the container with respect to time.7. A method as claimed in claim 6 , wherein determining the first flow rate value comprises calculating the derivative of the measured pressure of the liquid collected in the container with respect to time.8. A method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the liquid is ...

Method to Deliver Medication

A method to deliver medication. The apparatus has an acoustic volume sensor that acoustically excites a reference volume and variable-volume chamber with an acoustic source and measures the acoustic response with microphones acoustically coupled to the reference and the variable-volume chamber. A disposable drug cassette is coupled to the acoustic volume sensor and includes a drug reservoir and valve. The method includes receiving a volume signal and inputs from a user input or a second sensor and controlling the valve based on these inputs.

Liquid level detection device of liquid supplying facility, liquid level detection method of liquid supplying facility, and liquid supplying facility having the liquid level detection device

A liquid level detection device for a liquid supplying facility includes: a lower pipe which is in communication with a liquid-phase section of an interior space of a tank, the liquid-phase section being occupied by a liquid; an upper pipe which is in communication with a gas-phase section of the interior space of the tank, the gas-phase section being disposed above the liquid-phase section and occupied by a high-pressure gas; a differential pressure gauge for detecting a differential pressure between the lower pipe and the upper pipe; and a liquid level calculation part for calculating a liquid level of the tank on the basis of a differential pressure detection result of the differential pressure gauge. An inside of the upper pipe is filled with a filling liquid at least in a partial range.

Accurate flow-in measurement by triplex pump and continuous verification

A method includes determining a rotational position of a crankshaft in a multiplex pump from one or more sensors disposed on the crankshaft, determining a position of each of a plurality of pistons along a corresponding pump bore in relation to a total stroke length of each piston and a connecting rod length, calculating an individual theoretical displaced volume of fluid for each of the pump bores in the multiplex pump based on the rotational position of the crankshaft, and summing the individual theoretical displaced volumes to determine a total theoretical pumped volume by the multiplex pump. A calibration method includes determination of the multiplex pump efficiency versus speed and discharge pressure, and the effect of pump leakage and valve closing delay on the pump efficiency. Verification of the pump performance and efficiency may be controlled during pumping to insure the validity of the last calibration data set.

DELIVERY OF CHEMICALS

A chemical delivery system connects to a chemical tank and includes a union connected to the tank outlet and providing an antirotation feature, in addition to threads, to prevent rotation of the assembly in response to asymmetric loads. A measuring tube alternately receives liquid from the tank and is isolated from the tank. While isolated from the tank, liquid is withdrawn from the tube by a pump under conditions allowing the pump to be calibrated. The assembly is cantilevered from the tank outlet and is of reduced length and weight producing a device which is not prone to overstress the tank outlet. 1. A chemical delivery system comprising a union having first and second union halves , the first union half providing threads configured to be threadably connected to a tank outlet and having a union nut for connection to the second union half , the first and second union halves having an antirotation device in addition to the threads preventing rotation of the second union half about a flow axis through the union;a valve having an inlet end receiving flow from the second union half and an outlet and an electric valve operator for moving the valve between open and closed positions; andan outlet fitting providing a first passage communicating with the valve outlet, a second passage configured to receive a pressure sensor, a third passage configured to receive a measuring tube of known cross-sectional shape and a fourth passage configured to receive a conduit leading to a pump inlet, the second, third and fourth passages having a common plane passing therethrough, the common plane being transverse to the flow axis;the union, valve, valve operator and outlet fitting configured to produce a torque load on the tank outlet of less than 25 inch pounds,the system being configured to deliver a quantity of chemical from the tank into the measuring tube and then closing the valve to isolate the measuring tube from the tank, determining the height of chemical in the measuring ...

CHARACTERIZATION OF A PHASE SEPARATION OF A COATING COMPOSITION

A method for detecting a phase separation of a waterborne or solvent-borne or solvent-free coating composition includes providing the coating composition in a receptacle; providing a measurement instrument for receiving the receptacle, the measurement instrument including a measurement probe; controlling the measurement instrument to a) displace the measurement probe through the coating composition along a predefined measurement path with a predefined speed profile, the predefined measurement path extending along a length axis of the receptacle, b) acquire a force-displacement profile by measuring a force exercised on the measurement probe while the probe is being displaced along the predefined measurement path with the predefined speed profile; processing the force-displacement profile for detecting at least one phase separation of the coating composition; and outputting a detection result. 1. A method for detecting a phase separation of a waterborne or solvent-borne or solvent-free coating composition comprisingproviding the coating composition in a receptacle;providing a measurement instrument for receiving the receptacle, the measurement instrument comprising a measurement probe; a) displace the measurement probe through the coating composition along a predefined measurement path with a predefined speed profile, the predefined measurement path extending along a length axis of the receptacle,', 'b) acquiring a force-displacement profile by measuring a force exercised on the measurement probe while the probe is being displaced along the predefined measurement path with the predefined speed profile;, 'controlling the measurement instrument to'}processing the force-displacement profile for detecting at least one phase separation of the coating composition; andoutputting a detection result.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the processing of the force-displacement profile comprises a thresholding operation claim 1 , a change point detection claim 1 , a knee/elbow ...

APPARTUS FOR AUTOMATICALLY MEASURING THE FLOW OF POWDERS AND GRANULAR MATERIALS THROUGH ORIFICES UNDER DYNAMIC CONDITIONS

An apparatus is provided for measuring the flow of powders and granular materials through orifices under dynamic conditions. The apparatus consists of a container for receiving a material sample to be investigated with one or more orifices, a means of moving the container to initiate flow in the material sample and to allow it to flow through the orifices in the container, and a means of measuring the amount of material flowing through the orifices. The amount and rate of material flowing through the orifices is a measure of the flowability of the material sample. 1. An apparatus for testing the flow of powder and granular material through orifices comprising:a) a sample container for receiving a material sample to be investigated with one or more orifices through which the material sample can flow;b) a means of moving the sample container so the material sample flows and can flow through the orifice or orifices in the container;c) a measuring unit with a means of measuring the amount of material flowing through the orifice or orifices in the container over time.2. An apparatus according to where said measuring unit consists of a sensor and a measuring circuit that measures the mass of the material sample flowing through the orifice or orifices in the sample container.3. An apparatus according to where said measuring unit consists of an imaging device that can take images of the material sample and an analysis unit that can calculate the volume of the material sample in the container over time from the images and thus determine the volume of material sample flowing through the orifice or orifices in the sample container.4. An apparatus according to where said measuring unit consists of a sensor and measuring circuit that measures the mass of material sample flowing through the orifice or orifices in the sample container and an imaging device that can take images of the material sample and an analysis unit that can calculate the volume of the material sample in the ...

PRODUCT INVENTORY MONITORING

The present invention defines six unexpected benefits resulting from the automation of and improvements to inventory reconciliation and tank level monitoring at tank farms, terminals and refineries, commonly associated with refining and the transportation of, hydrocarbon fuels. In the implementation of an automated system for tank level monitoring and periodic inventory reconciliation, it has been discovered that both applications can be used to correctly identify maintenance needs and policy violations that were previously unable to be identified. The benefits include identification of thermal relief valve failure, transmix check valve failure, lock out/tag out failure, floating roof landing, and incorrect tank assignments. 1. Automation and improvements to inventory reconciliation and tank level monitoring at tank farms , terminals and refineries have provided unexpected benefits for the identification of maintenance needs and policy violations that were previously unable to be identified , such benefits include:the identification of failing thermal relief valves that are unable to be tested due to location and product placement;visualizing tank alarm information with planned movement entries to provide data that detects when product is misdirected through a failed thermal relief valve; andmonitoring of the level and volume of tanks to determine that product is being diverted to an improper location or unexpected location.2. The method of wherein the tank monitoring system indicates a slow continuous loss of product from a tank over an extended period claim 1 , indicating that a check valve for a transmix tank has failed; the failure of a check valve for a transmix tank allows product to flow to the oil waters separator from the transmix tank; such flow is a reversal of a normal check valve operation wherein the check valve only allows water to flow from the oil water separator to the transmix tank.3. The method of wherein the level of the transmix tank is ...

Metering System and Method for Aerosol Delivery

An apparatus for metering the delivery of an aerosol. The apparatus has a variable acoustic source and a microphone, both acoustically coupled to a volume having a fluid region and an air region. The apparatus may also include a processor to determine a volume of the air region based on signals received from the microphone and the variable acoustic source. A fluid valve is coupled to the processor, and is configured to allow an amount of fluid to exit the fluid region associated with the volume of the air region. An atomizer, coupled to the fluid region, is configured to aerosolize at least a portion of the fluid. 1. An apparatus for determining the volume of a fluid , the apparatus comprising: an acoustic source;', 'a first microphone disposed within the first volume; and', 'a second microphone disposed within the second volume; and, 'a printed circuit board wherein the printed circuit board defines a first volume and a second volume including a gas region and a fluid region, the printed circuit board comprisinga processor configured to calculate a change in volume of the gas region wherein the processor determines an amount of fluid output from the fluid region.2. The apparatus of further comprising a housing configured to be in communication with a valve.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the printed circuit board further comprising the processor.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the printed circuit board includes an inner layer configured to pass electrical signals.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the second volume is an air region that is separated from a fluid region by a diaphragm claim 4 , and wherein the air region and the fluid region form a fixed volume.6. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the processor is further configured to:receive a signal from the first microphone;receive a signal from the second microphone; andoutput a control signal to the valve, the control signal being associated with the received signal from the first microphone ...

Milk meter

Milk meter for measuring a flow rate of a milk flow, provided with an inlet, an outlet, and a liquid flow path from the inlet to the outlet. The milk meter has a measuring chamber and a float in the measuring chamber configured to float on milk. The milk meter determines the flow rate from the level of milk and the milk meter is provided with a magnetic unit for generating a magnetic field and the magnetic field varies in height direction of the measuring chamber, and the float has an electronic measuring unit for measuring the strength of the magnetic field. The measured strength of the magnetic field is a measure of the height at which the float is floating on the milk and the measured strength of the magnetic field is a measure of the flow rate of the milk flow.

MILK METER

Milk meter for measuring a milk flow provided with an inlet the milk flow is supplied to an outlet, a liquid flow path extending from the inlet to the outlet, a stabilization chamber in the liquid flow path and a float therein configured to float on milk. The level of milk in the stabilization chamber depends on the flow rate of the milk flow. At least one sensor device for determining the position of the float in the stabilization chamber for determining the flow rate of the milk flow. The milk meter has an outflow channel and an outflow opening in fluid communication with the outlet via the outflow channel. The sensor device has a first and a second coil which have a fixed distance to each other, and a third coil. The first and second coil and the third coil are displaceable relative to each other. 1. A milk meter for measuring a flow rate of a milk flow , provided with an inlet to which , in use , the milk flow is supplied , an outlet where the milk flow leaves the milk meter , in use , and a liquid flow path extending from the inlet to the outlet , wherein the milk meter is furthermore provided with a stabilization chamber which is included in the liquid flow path and a float which is in the stabilization chamber and is configured to float on milk of the milk flow that is in the stabilization chamber , wherein the milk meter is configured such that a level of milk in the stabilization chamber depends on the flow rate of the milk flow , wherein the milk meter is furthermore provided with at least one sensor device for determining the position of the float in the stabilization chamber in the direction in which the level of the milk can rise and fall in the stabilization chamber for therewith determining the flow rate of the milk flow through the milk meter , the milk meter is further provided with an outflow channel , an outflow opening is in fluid communication with the outlet via the outflow channel , wherein the sensor device is provided with at least a first ...

Method and Apparatus for Separating and Measuring Multiphase Immiscible Fluid Mixtures

An automated process and accompanying apparatus simultaneously separates and measures the flow rate of any multiphase mixture of immiscible fluids. Such separation and measurement can occur in a single vessel, or multiple vessels. Liquid levels, together with a material balance analysis, are utilized to determine constituent liquid flow rates. The vessel(s) can be remotely operated and monitored in real time, while also allowing for automated or manual calibration.

Flow rate measuring device and method capable of correcting gradient

The following disclosure relates to a flow rate measuring device and method capable of correcting a gradient. More particularly, the following disclosure relates to a flow rate measuring device and method capable of correcting a gradient that may measure a flow rate having a minimized measurement error by including a sensor unit provided on a bottom surface of an inner portion of a fuel tank in order to accurately measure a flow rate value remaining in the fuel tank to obtain distance information between the bottom surface of the fuel tank and an oil surface and gradient information of the fuel tank itself.

Method and apparatus for automated particulate extraction from solid parts

A method and apparatus for automated particulate extraction from solid parts is disclosed herein, which comprises a test tank ( 42 ) and a liquid cleaning medium ( 46 ) for washing a test part ( 48 ). The principle advantages offered by this invention include the ability to verify that the test tank ( 42 ) has met a required tank clean threshold ( 102 ) as specified by a percentage reduction of contaminants ( 78 ) through the use of a liquid quality sensor ( 76 ) which repeatedly measures the contamination level of a liquid cleaning medium ( 46 ) exiting the test tank ( 42 ). Type I and Type II sampling error are eliminated by verifying that the liquid cleaning medium ( 46 ) passing from the test tank ( 42 ) has measured contaminants ( 78 ) reaching both a maximum value ( 98 ) and then falling below a specified tank clean threshold ( 102 ) prior to ending the cleaning cycle.

FLUID INJECTOR TESTING SYSTEM

An injector testing system includes a testing rig having a receptacle and an injector mounting structure. The receptacle has an inlet for receiving fluid injected by an injector, a target outlet for receiving at least a portion of fluid injected through the inlet, and a runoff outlet for receiving fluid missing the target outlet. At least one fluid-quantity measuring device fluidly connected to at least one of the target and runoff outlets measures a quantity of fluid having flowed thereto. A controller receives signals representative of (i) a quantity of fluid having flowed to the at least one fluid-quantity measuring device via the target outlet, and (ii) a quantity of fluid having flowed to the at least one fluid-quantity measuring device via the runoff outlet or both of the runoff outlet and the target outlet. Based on these quantities, a proportion of fluid injected into the target outlet is determined. 1. An injector testing system , comprising: [ an inlet for receiving fluid to be injected by an injector to be tested;', 'a target outlet for receiving at least a portion of fluid to be injected through the inlet; and', 'a runoff outlet for receiving fluid to be injected by the injector that misses the target outlet,', 'the inlet, the target outlet and the runoff outlet opening into the inner chamber, the target outlet being across from the inlet;, 'a receptacle defining an inner chamber, the receptacle having, 'an injector mounting structure configured for mounting the injector to be tested outside of the receptacle;, 'a testing rig, comprisingat least one fluid-quantity measuring device fluidly connected to at least one of the target outlet and the runoff outlet, the at least one fluid-quantity measuring device being configured to measure a quantity of fluid having flowed thereto from the at least one of the target outlet and the runoff outlet; receive signals from the at least one fluid-quantity measuring device representative of (i) a first quantity of fluid ...

MEASURING APPARATUS SYSTEM AND METHOD

Disclosed are a method, device and system for determining a flow rate of an excretion stream within an excretion collection assembly. According to some embodiments of the present invention, one of the constituent elements of the collection assembly includes a sensing module which includes an electrical and/or electromechanical component. 1. A system for estimating a rate of urine produced by kidneys and flowing into a bladder based on measurement of an excretion stream within an excretion collection assembly including a catheter , said system comprising:communication circuits to receive urine flow indicative signals produced by one or more measuring devices functionally associated with a catheter and measuring urine flow out of the bladder; andestimation circuitry to estimate a urine flow from the kidneys into the bladder based on the received urine flow indicative signals.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein said estimation circuitry is integral with said measuring device.3. The system according to claim 1 , wherein said estimation circuitry is integral with a display.4. The system according to claim 1 , wherein said estimation circuitry is integral with a receiving device.5. The system according to claim 1 , wherein said estimation circuitry is a digital filter.6. The system according to claim 1 , wherein said estimation circuitry is an analog filter.7. A method of estimating a rate of urine produced by kidneys and flowing into a bladder based on measurement of an excretion stream within an excretion collection assembly including a catheter claim 1 , said method comprising:receiving urine flow indicative signals produced by one or more measuring devices functionally associated with a catheter and measuring urine flow out of the bladder; andestimating a urine flow from the kidneys into the bladder based on the received urine flow indicative signals.8. The method according to claim 7 , wherein said estimation is performed by circuitry integral with a ...

REFRIGERATOR FLUID DISPENSER WITH DISPENSED VOLUME CALCULATION

A refrigerator and method utilize first and second sensors to determine a volume of fluid dispensed by a fluid dispenser that incorporates a fluid storage receptacle. The first sensor is disposed in upstream fluid communication with the fluid storage receptacle to generate a first signal representative of a volume of fluid entering the fluid storage receptacle and the second sensor is disposed downstream of the first sensor to generate a second signal representative of a volume of fluid exiting the fluid storage receptacle, and a controller determines the volume of fluid dispensed using the first and second signals output by the first and second sensors. 1. A refrigerator , comprising:a housing including a freezer compartment and a fresh food compartment;one or more doors attached to the housing to provide access to the freezer and fresh food compartments;a water storage receptacle having an inlet and an outlet;a receptacle fill valve in upstream fluid communication with the inlet of the water storage receptacle to control a flow of water into the water storage receptacle;a dispensing valve in downstream fluid communication with the outlet of the water storage receptacle to control dispensing of water from the water storage receptacle;a flowmeter in upstream fluid communication with the inlet of the water storage receptacle to generate a first signal representative of a volume of water entering the water storage receptacle;a water level sensor positioned to generate a second signal representative of a level of water in the water storage receptacle; anda controller coupled to the dispensing valve, the flowmeter, and the water level sensor and configured to control the dispensing valve to dispense water from the water storage receptacle and to determine a volume of water dispensed through the dispensing valve using the first and second signals.2. A refrigerator , comprising:a housing defining at least one food compartment;at least one door attached to the housing;a ...

Calibration methods for multi-variety seed meters and related systems

In one aspect, a calibration method for a multi-variety seed meter may include terminating a supply of seeds to a seed meter and subsequently operating the seed meter to discharge seeds therefrom. Additionally, upon terminating the supply of seeds to the seed meter, the method may include monitoring a parameter indicative of an amount of seeds remaining within the seed pool based on data received from a first sensor. The method may also include monitoring an operation of the seed meter based on data received from a second sensor to identify the occurrence of a starvation event for the seed meter and determining a target value for the monitored parameter based at least in part on a starvation interval defined between the termination of the supply of seeds to the seed meter and the occurrence of the starvation event.

Vapor On Demand Systems and Methods

A system and method including a weighing scale configured to measure a starting weight at a start time of a vaporizer chamber with a vaporizable liquid, the weighing scale configured to measure an ending weight at an end time and a controller configured to determine a vapor flow rate out of the vaporizer chamber based on a difference between the start time and the end time. 1. A system , comprising:a weighing scale configured to measure a starting weight at a start time of a vaporizer chamber with a vaporizable liquid;wherein the weighing scale is configured to measure an ending weight at an end time;a controller configured to determine a vapor flow rate out of the vaporizer chamber based on a difference between the start time and the end time.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the vaporizable liquid is released in vapor form by a mass flow controller.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is configured to determine the vapor flow rate based on the difference between the starting weight and the ending weight.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the controller further comprises of a force transmitter sensor claim 1 , capable of transmitting a force exerted by the vaporizer chamber with the vaporizable liquid claim 1 , to the controller.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein the force transmitter sensor is a weighing scale.6. The system of claim 4 , wherein the force transmitter sensor is a strain gauge.7. A system claim 4 , comprising:a sensor configured to measure a starting liquid level at a start time in a vaporizer chamber with a vaporizable liquid;the sensor configured to measure an ending liquid level at an end time;a controller configured to determine a vapor flow rate out of the vaporization chamber based on a difference between staring liquid level and the ending liquid level.8. The system of claim 7 , wherein the starting time and the ending time are predetermined based on the type of liquid.9. The system of wherein the sensor is a capacitive probe ...

Monitoring Fuel Consumption

A method of reporting fuel consumption, the method comprising: providing a vehicle having a fuel level monitor; repeatedly measuring fuel consumption by the vehicle with the monitor; providing a server operable to generate fuel consumption reports, and transmitting the fuel consumption measurements via a communication channel between the fuel level monitor and the server.

Tank Level And Flow Rate Monitoring System

The embodiments disclosed herein relate to an apparatus for monitoring a fluid level in a returns tank in the oil and gas industry, the apparatus having a sensor configured to monitor the fluid level of the returns tank, wherein the sensor is located within the tank; and a communication device configured to transmit the fluid level from the sensor to a programmable logic controller 1. An apparatus for monitoring a fluid level in a returns tank in the oil and gas industry , comprisinga sensor configured to monitor the fluid level of the returns tank, wherein the sensor is located within the tank; anda communication device configured to transmit the fluid level from the sensor to a programmable logic controller.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a communication network in data communication with the programmable logic controller and with a remote end user system.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a data collection unit configured to collect data from the sensor;a comparative analysis unit configured to determine if the fluid level of the returns tank and/or a flow rate is within a predetermined set of parameter values; anda notification unit configured to alert an operator based on the determination of the comparative analysis unit.4. A method for calculating a flow rate of a drilling fluid in a returns tank in the oil and gas industry claim 1 , comprising the steps of:sensing a first fluid level of the returns tank at a first time instance with a level sensor;communicating the first fluid level to a programmable logic controller and recording the first time instance in the programmable logic controller;sensing a second fluid level of the returns tank at a second time instance with the level sensor;communicating the second fluid level to the programmable logic controller and recording the second time instance in the programmable logic controller; anddetermining the flow rate in the programmable logic controller based on ...

Metering System and Method for Aerosol Delivery

An apparatus for metering the delivery of an aerosol. The apparatus has a variable acoustic source and a microphone, both acoustically coupled to a volume having a fluid region and an air region. The apparatus may also include a processor to determine a volume of the air region based on signals received from the microphone and the variable acoustic source. A fluid valve is coupled to the processor, and is configured to allow an amount of fluid to exit the fluid region associated with the volume of the air region. An atomizer, coupled to the fluid region, is configured to aerosolize at least a portion of the fluid. 1. An apparatus for determining the volume of an aerosolized fluid , the apparatus comprising:a chamber comprising a gas region and a fluid region;a volume determination system; andat least one processor configured to receive a signal from the volume determination system and further configured to determine a volume of the gas region of the chamber based on the received signal,wherein the at least one processor determines the volume of the gas region before the fluid is dispensed and the volume of the gas region after the fluid is dispensed whereby the volume of fluid dispensed is determined.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the volume determination system further comprising:an acoustic source configured to be acoustically coupled to the gas region of the chamber; anda microphone configured to be acoustically coupled to the gas region of the chamber.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the acoustic source is embedded on a printed circuit board.4. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the microphone is embedded on a printed circuit board.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a printed circuit board is disposed within a housing claim 1 , and wherein the printed circuit board defines a first volume and a second volume within the housing.6. The apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the processor is further configured to send a control signal to a valve claim 5 , the ...

Liquid Consumption Monitoring Device

A liquid consumption monitoring device for monitoring and encouraging consumption of a liquid includes a cup and a lid, which is selectively engageable to the cup to close a top thereof. The user is positioned to tilt the cup to dispense a liquid from the cup, through an opening positioned in the lid, into a mouth of the user. A flow meter engaged to the cup, proximate to the opening, measures a volume of the liquid passing through the opening. An interface is engaged to at least one of the cup and the lid and is operationally engaged to the flow meter. The interface receives a signal from the flow meter when the liquid passes through the opening. The interface selectively actuates at least one of a speaker and a bulb, upon receipt of the signal from the flow meter, to provide a sensory reward to the user. 1. A liquid consumption monitoring device comprising:a cup configured for positioning a liquid;a lid selectively engageable to the cup for closing a top thereof, the lid having an opening positioned therein, wherein a rim of the lid proximate to the opening is configured for positioning on a lower lip of a user, positioning the user for tilting the cup for dispensing the liquid from the cup through the opening into a mouth of the user;a flow meter engaged to the cup proximate to the opening, wherein the flow meter is configured for measuring a volume of the liquid passing through the opening; andan interface engaged to at least one of the cup and the lid and being operationally engaged to the flow meter, such that the interface is positioned for receiving a signal from the flow meter when the liquid passes through the opening, the interface comprising at least one of a speaker and a bulb, wherein the interface is configured for selectively actuating the at least one of the speaker and the bulb, upon receipt of the signal from the flow meter, for providing a sensory reward to the user.2. The liquid consumption monitoring device of claim 1 , wherein the lid is ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CREATING INFERENTIAL PROCESS FLOW MEASUREMENTS USING OTHER PROCESS MEASUREMENTS

A method includes obtaining actual flow measurements generated by a flow meter, where the actual flow measurements identify a flow of material in a passageway. The method also includes generating estimated flow measurements based on process variable measurements other than the actual flow measurements. The method further includes comparing the estimated flow measurements and the actual flow measurements and determining whether a problem exists based on the comparison. The estimated flow measurements could be generated using one or more models mathematically representing how the flow of material in the passageway relates to non-flow process variables associated with the process variable measurements. The process variable measurements could be obtained from one or more sensors associated with a flow restrictor in the passageway, one or more sensors positioned within the passageway, and/or one or more sensors positioned outside the passageway. 1. A method comprising:obtaining actual flow measurements generated by a flow meter, the actual flow measurements identifying a flow of material in a passageway;generating estimated flow measurements based on process variable measurements other than the actual flow measurements;comparing the estimated flow measurements and the actual flow measurements; anddetermining whether a problem exists based on the comparison.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the process variable measurements comprise process variable measurements from one or more sensors associated with a flow restrictor in the passageway.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the process variable measurements comprise process variable measurements from one or more sensors positioned within the passageway.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the process variable measurements comprise process variable measurements from one or more sensors positioned outside the passageway.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining whether the problem exists comprises determining whether the ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FORMING A LIQUID MIXTURE HAVING A PREDETERMINED MIX RATIO AND REFORMING SYSTEMS, REFORMING METHODS, FUEL CELL SYSTEMS, AND FUEL CELL METHODS THAT UTILIZE THE LIQUID MIXTURE

Systems and methods for forming a liquid mixture having a predetermined mix ratio and reforming systems, reforming methods, fuel cell systems, and fuel cell methods that utilize the liquid mixture. The methods include apportioning a preselected volume of liquid from a liquid source. During the apportioning, the liquid is a first liquid, and the methods further include providing a first preselected volume of the first liquid to a mix tank. The methods also include repeating the apportioning with a second liquid providing a second preselected volume of the second liquid to the mix tank to generate the liquid mixture. The methods also may include providing the liquid mixture to a reforming region, reforming the liquid mixture to generate a mixed gas stream that includes hydrogen gas, and providing the hydrogen gas to a fuel cell assembly to generate an electric current. 1. A method of operating a fuel cell system , the method comprising:mixing a first liquid and a second liquid to form a liquid mixture having a predetermined mix ratio, wherein the mixing includes apportioning a preselected volume of liquid from a liquid source by:(i) dispensing the liquid from the liquid source into a containment volume;(ii) during the dispensing the liquid, monitoring a pressure of the liquid within the containment volume as a function of time;(iii) during the dispensing the liquid, and when a volume of the liquid within the containment volume is equal to the preselected volume, automatically discharging an overflow stream of the liquid from the containment volume;(iv) during the discharging the overflow stream, detecting a transition region in the pressure of the liquid within the containment volume as the function of time; and(v) responsive to detecting the transition region, ceasing the dispensing the liquid, wherein the liquid is the first liquid, the liquid source is a first liquid source, and the preselected volume is a first preselected volume of the first liquid, and further ...

Milk meter

A milk meter operably coupled to a controller, the milk meter comprising an inlet, an outlet, an inner column coupled to an opening of the outlet. The milk meter further comprises a conductivity sensor comprising a first conductive strip positioned at a first portion of the milk meter and a second conductive strip positioned substantially parallel to the first conductive strip wherein the conductivity sensor measures a change in resistance between the first and second conductive strips as fluid collects inside the milk meter before the fluid exits the milk meter through the outlet opening. The controller is operable to receive data about the fluid from the conductivity sensor and calculate a total quantity of fluid flow through the milk meter over a period of time.

REAL-TIME VESSEL MONITORING SYSTEM

The fluid in a vessel can be monitored in real-time by a system that consists of at least a level module positioned proximal a vessel. The level module may be connected to a first sensor and a second sensor that are each attached to the vessel and responsive to changes in fluid within the vessel. The level module can employ a stored log of sensor measurements to provide a real-time volume of fluid within the vessel while fluid is flowing into or out of the vessel. 1. An apparatus comprising a level module positioned proximal a vessel , the level module connected to a first sensor and a second sensor each responsive to changes in fluid within the vessel , the level module configured to calculate a real-time volume of fluid within the vessel while fluid is flowing into or out of the vessel.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first and second sensors are each attached to the vessel.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the level module stores a log of measurements from at least the first sensor in a local memory of a computing device where the level module is resident.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first sensor is a temperature sensor.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the second sensor is a flow rate sensor.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first and second sensors are different and physically separate.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the level module receives measured fluid flow into the vessel claim 1 , measured fluid flow out of the vessel claim 1 , measured fluid level within the vessel claim 1 , and measured temperature.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the level module calculates a corrected fluid level within the vessel.9. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the level module calculates a corrected fluid flow value.10. A method comprising:activating a level module positioned proximal a vessel, the level module connected to a first sensor and a second sensor each responsive to changes in fluid within the vessel,predicting at ...

MEASURING APPARATUS SYSTEM AND METHOD

Disclosed are a method, device and system for determining a flow rate of an excretion stream within an excretion collection assembly. According to some embodiments of the present invention, one of the constituent elements of the collection assembly includes a sensing module which includes an electrical and/or electromechanical component. 1. A system for determining a flow rate of an excretion stream within an excretion collection assembly , said system comprising:a sensing module at least a portion of which is integral with a constituent element of the collection assembly, wherein said sensing module includes at least one electrical component and/or at least one electromechanical component.2. The system according to claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of said module is integral with a tube of the assembly.3. The system according to claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of said module is integral with a bag of the assembly.4. The system according to claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of said module is integral with a catheter of the assembly.5. The system according to claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of said module is integral with a measurement probe of the assembly.6. The system according to claim wherein said module includes a non volatile memory (NVM).7. The system according to claim 1 , wherein said module includes a random access memory (RAM).8. The system according to claim 1 , wherein said module includes a passive electrical element selected from the group consisting of coils claim 1 , piezoelectric crystals claim 1 , motors claim 1 , solenoids claim 1 , capacitors claim 1 , resistors claim 1 , light emitting diodes (LED) claim 1 , laser diodes claim 1 , thermocouples claim 1 , bimetals and switches.9. The system according to claim 1 , wherein said electrical component is an integrated circuit (IC).10. The system according to claim 1 , wherein said electrical component and/or electromechanical component is powered by at least one battery.11. The system ...

Method and Apparatus for Separating and Measuring Multiphase Immiscible Fluid Mixtures

An automated process and accompanying apparatus simultaneously separates and measures the flow rate of any multiphase mixture of immiscible fluids. Such separation and measurement can occur in a single vessel, or multiple vessels. Liquid levels, together with a material balance analysis, are utilized to determine constituent liquid flow rates. The vessel(s) can be remotely operated and monitored in real time, while also allowing for automated or manual calibration.

Apparatus for measuring the dewatering of a paper machine at different points of the wet end and a method for implementing it

The object of the invention is an apparatus and a method for measuring dewatering in the wet end of a paper machine. What is essential in the invention is that the measuring system ( 26 ) comprises an essentially horizontal inlet pipe ( 10 ) on the machine level ( 11 ), which pipe is installed in the measuring receptacle ( 27 ), and in that the separation of air ( 22 ) is performed in an expanded pipe section ( 15 ) made in the inlet pipe ( 10 ) and in the outlet pipe ( 16 ) connected to it. A weir plate is installed in the measuring receptacle ( 27 ) of the measuring system ( 26 ), the weir plate functioning as a measuring weir ( 8 ) for measuring the amount of the dewatering flow, and from a pressure difference transmitter ( 20 ) installed on one side, which transmitter measures the height of the water surface produced by the measuring weir ( 8 ) for measuring the amount of water ( 7 ).

"ELECTRONIC CONTROL AND MONITORING DEVICE FOR URINE FLOW"

Capacitance-type fluid level sensor for i.v. and catheter bags

A capacitance-type fluid level sensing system, method, and device is disclosed for determining the amount of fluid in a container, for example, a disposable plastic bag used for intravenous (i.v.) injection or collection of waste from a human body (catheter). In one illustrated embodiment, conductive plates are disposed on the outside of the plastic bag and connected to a circuit for detecting any change in the capacitance of the capacitor formed thereby. In another embodiment, the conductive plates are integrally constructed as part of a surface of the electronic device housing, such that the fluid level can be detected when the housing is affixed directly to the outside of the bag. Alternative annunciation, detection, flow rate calculation, display, and housing features are shown in various embodiments.

Valve system and method for aerosol delivery

An apparatus comprises a variable acoustic source and a microphone, both acoustically coupled to a volume having a fluid region and an air region. The apparatus also can include a processor to determine a volume of the air region based on signals received from the microphone and the variable acoustic source. A fluid valve is coupled to the processor, and is configured to allow an amount of fluid to exit the fluid region associated with the volume of the air region. An atomizer, coupled to the fluid region, is configured to aerosolize at least a portion of the fluid.

Device for measuring and controlling a liquid flow.

Method to deliver medication

A method to deliver medication. The apparatus has an acoustic volume sensor that acoustically excites a reference volume and variable-volume chamber with an acoustic source and measures the acoustic response with microphones acoustically coupled to the reference and the variable-volume chamber. A disposable drug cassette is coupled to the acoustic volume sensor and includes a drug reservoir and valve. The method includes receiving a volume signal and inputs from a user input or a second sensor and controlling the valve based on these inputs.

Metering system and method for fluid delivery

An apparatus for metering the delivery of an aerosol. The apparatus has a variable acoustic source and a microphone, both acoustically coupled to a volume having a fluid region and an air region. The apparatus may also include a processor to determine a volume of the air region based on signals received from the microphone and the variable acoustic source. A fluid valve is coupled to the processor, and is configured to allow an amount of fluid to exit the fluid region associated with the volume of the air region. An atomizer, coupled to the fluid region, is configured to aerosolize at least a portion of the fluid.

Device to meter fluid

An apparatus for metering the delivery of a fluid. The apparatus has a variable acoustic source and a microphone, both acoustically coupled to a volume having a fluid region and an air region. The apparatus may also include a processor to determine a volume of the air region based on signals received from the microphone and the variable acoustic source. A fluid valve is coupled to the processor, and is configured to allow an amount of fluid to exit the fluid region associated with the volume of the air region.

Metering system and method for aerosol delivery

A method for metering the delivery of a fluid. The apparatus has a variable acoustic source and a microphone, both acoustically coupled to a volume having a fluid region and an air region. The apparatus may also include a processor to determine a volume of the air region based on signals received from the microphone and the variable acoustic source. A fluid valve is coupled to the processor, and is configured to allow an amount of fluid to exit the fluid region associated with the volume of the air region.

用于测量泵的出口处的液体流量速率的方法

用于测量泵（11）的出口处的液体（5）的流量速率的这些方法值得注意的在于，在该泵的出口处提供已知体积的气体蓄积器（13），测量该蓄积器（13）内部的气体的气体或液体压力，从中得出该蓄积器（13）内部的气体的体积，然后是该蓄积器（13）内部的所述液体的体积，然后是该蓄积器（13）的出口处的该液体的流量速率。

一种监测山区河沟水流量的复式矩形流量堰

本发明公开了一种监测山区河沟水流量的复式矩形流量堰，包括左侧堰体、复式矩形堰口、右侧堰体、基底、水位监测装置孔；所述左侧堰体、右侧堰体和基底形成所述复式矩形堰口，所述复式矩形堰口包括第一层薄壁堰口、第二层砌砖堰口，所述水位监测装置孔位于流量堰上游的河床中并固定水位监测装置。第一层薄壁堰口用于山区、隧道区、溪沟河流小流量的监测，第二层砌砖堰口采用水泥砌砖修筑，用于汛期大流量的监测，整个复式薄壁堰口采用水位的测量计算得到流量数据，不需要人工监测，节省了大量的人力成本。提高了流量堰的科学合理性和流量监测的准确性，精确的监测到溪沟水的流量及其变化规律，为山区工程建设提供科学准确的水文地质数据。

Device and method for automatically measuring fog drop flow of agricultural spray head

一种自动测量农用喷头雾滴流量的装置及方法，包括雾滴收集漏斗、液体管路、溢流阀、液位测量筒体、液位传感器、流量计算系统和移动平台，雾滴收集漏斗出口连接液体管路，液体管路连接液位测量筒体入口，液位传感器安装在测量筒体内，液位传感器信号输出端与控制电路连接，雾滴收集漏斗、液体管路、液体分流阀、液位测量筒体、液位传感器和流量计算系统均设置在移动平台上。本发明测量操作方便，测量精度高、误差小，测量数据自动记录并处理，测量结果自动读取并显示，自动化程度高，节省人力成本。

Automatic fuel consumption measuring method

(57)【要約】本公報は電子出願前の出願データであるた め要約のデータは記録されません。

Automated urine-output-measurement systems and methods thereof

System and method for automatically monitoring liquid volume changes in storage tanks

An automated liquid volume monitoring system and method for determining storage tank leak rate. Volume changes necessary to maintain storage tank liquid level, and volume changes due to temperature changes, are substantially constantly measured and calculations are made to determine actual leak rate. Leak rate calculations are made frequently and averaged periodically to provide updated leak rate indications for a system operator.

Continuous flow chemical metering apparatus

A continuous flow chemical metering apparatus includes a measuring vessel adapted to hold a column of fluid, a sensor for determining head pressure and a processor to establish calibration data regarding the relationship between head pressure and a height of the column of fluid in the measuring vessel. A valve is closed when the height of the column of fluid in the measuring vessel reaches a predetermined level, so that chemical drawn by the chemical injection device partially empties the measuring vessel. The processor determines flow rate by monitoring signals from the at least one sensor and performing calculations using the calibration data and current data regarding dynamic changes to head pressure.

Method and system for determining demand in a water distribution system

A method for determining demand in a water distribution system. The method comprises measuring the volume of water flowing into the water distribution system through an input during a predetermined interval of time, measuring the change in the volume of water stored in the storage reservoir during the same time interval, measuring the volume of water flow exiting the water distribution system through an output during the same time interval, calculating an adjusted input measurement by subtracting the measured flow of water exiting the water distribution system from the measured volume of water flow into the water distribution system, and adding a measured increase in the volume of the water in the storage reservoir to the adjusted input measurement, or subtracting a measured decrease in the volume of water in the storage reservoir from the adjusted input measurement, to determine the amount of demand upon the water distribution system.

Weighing apparatus with flowmeter function

유량계산주기의 설정을 자동적으로 행할 수 있는, 측정조작이 간편한, 유량계기능을 가지는 계량장치를 제공한다. 유량계기능을 가지는 계량장치는, 유량계산 대상물의 하중을 검출하고, 하중신호를 출력하는 하중센서부(1)와, 상기 하중신호를 소정의 간격 T_ INT 로, 순차적으로 디지털의 하중 데이터로 변환하는 A/D변환부(3)와, 상기 하중데이터를, 보정연산해서 순차적으로 계량값(w 1 , w 2 , …)로 환산하고, 그 계량값으로부터 유량값(Q)을 산출하는 연산처리부(4)와, 상기 계량값(w 1 , w 2 , …)을 순차적으로 기억하는 기억부(5)를 구비하며, 상기 연산처리부(4)는, 상기 기억부(5)에 기억된 상기 계량값을 사용해서 계량값의 변화량(Δw 1 , Δw 2 …)을 산출하고, 상기 연산처리부(4)는, 계량값의 최소 표시(B_ MIN ) 및 계량값의 요구분해능(F_ SPC )에 근거해서, 상기 요구분해능(F_ REQ )을 충족하는 계량값의 요구분해능(F_ REQ )을 산출하며, 상기 연산처리부(4)는, 상기 계량값의 변화량(W_ SPC )이 상기 요구분해능(F_ REQ )을 충족하는 계량값의 변화량(W_ SPC ) 이상이 되는 최소의 시간(T_ SPC )을 산출하고, 그 시간(T_ SPC )에 근거해서 유량계산주기(ΔT)를 설정하며, 그 유량계산주기에 근거해서 유량값(Q)을 계산한다. A metering device having a flow meter function, which can automatically set a flow rate calculation cycle, is easy to measure, and has a flow meter function. A metering device having a flow meter function includes a load sensor unit 1 that detects a load of an object for flow calculation and outputs a load signal, and sequentially converts the load signal into digital load data at a predetermined interval T_INT . A/D conversion unit 3, and an arithmetic processing unit that converts the load data into a measurement value (w 1 , w 2 , . 4) and a storage unit (5) for sequentially storing the measurement values (w 1 , w 2 , ...), wherein the arithmetic processing unit (4) includes the measurement values stored in the storage unit (5). Calculates the amount of change ( Δw 1 , Δw 2 ...) of the measurement value using Calculates a required resolution (F_ REQ ) of a weighing value that satisfies the required resolution (F_ REQ ), and the arithmetic processing unit ( 4 ) is configured such that the amount of change (W_ SPC ) of the weighing value satisfies the required resolution (F_ REQ ) Calculate the minimum time (T_ SPC ) that is greater than or equal to the change amount of the measured value (W_ SPC ), set the flow rate calculation cycle (ΔT) based on the time (T_ SPC ), and set the flow rate based on ...

Rainfall alarm apparatus and method for generating rainfall alarm using analysis of rainfall intensity and period rainfall

The present invention relates to a rainfall alarm apparatus and a method of generating a rainfall alarm. Provided are the rainfall alarm apparatus and a method of generating a rainfall alarm using the same, and the apparatus includes: a rainfall sensor to measure an amount of rainfall; at least one rainfall intensity event reference table having event information, which is sequentially set according to a rainfall intensity, to issue a rainfall alarm; a rainfall detection time table to store a time whenever a predetermined amount of rainfall is observed; a recent period rainfall amount reference table which is set to correspond to any one reference of the rainfall intensity event reference table according to a rainfall of a recent predetermined period; a unit time rainfall database to record a cumulative rainfall amount in a unit time; and a central controller to calculate the rainfall intensity and generate the event information corresponding to the calculated rainfall intensity with reference to the rainfall intensity event reference table when rainfall is observed from the rainfall sensor.

Apparatus for injecting gas

라디오존데용 기구로 공급되는 가스량을 측정 및 표시할 수 있는 가스 주입장치를 개시한다. 가스 주입장치는 저장 탱크로부터 가스가 유입되는 유입구와, 유입구를 통해 유입된 가스가 흐르는 유로와, 유로를 통과한 가스가 배출되는 배출구를 갖는 몸체, 유로를 개폐하는 밸브 및 몸체에 설치되고, 기구로 공급되는 가스의 유량을 측정 및 표시하도록 구성되는 유량계를 포함한다. Disclosed is a gas injection device capable of measuring and displaying the amount of gas supplied to a radiosonde device. The gas injection device is installed in a body having an inlet through which gas is introduced from the storage tank, a flow path through which the gas introduced through the inlet flows, and an outlet through which gas that has passed through the flow path is discharged, a valve for opening and closing the flow path, and the body, and a flow meter configured to measure and display a flow rate of gas supplied to the furnace.

Safety tank level gauging system

An apparatus and method is disclosed to automate the measurement of the fluid levels of individual tanks used at the work site of an oil well. An ultrasonic transducer may be removably attached to each tank at the site. The fluid level of each tank may be determined from the time elapsed from the transmission of an ultrasonic signal from the transducer and when a signal reflected from the fluid is received at the transducer. The transducer may wirelessly transmit a signal representative of the fluid level to a receiving unit. The receiving unit may be able to instantaneously determine the overall fluid flow rate from the tanks based on the fluid levels when compared to previous fluid levels. The transducers may take fluid level measurements at regular intervals or may make measurements only when directed by the receiving unit.

Method and device for measuring dentin permeability

A method and device for visually recording hydraulic conductance through a sectioned piece of dentin; and which can be used to measure the effectiveness of treatments to reduce the permeability of dentin.

System for measurement of process control fluid consumption

本发明公开了用于精确测量过程控制系统内的具体过程控制装置所消耗供应气体的系统和方法。通过测量在过程控制系统正常操作模式下过程控制装置的消耗而得到更高的测量精确度。由一个过程控制装置消耗的流体量被流体控制系统分离于致动其他过程控制装置所消耗的供应气体量。通过在其操作过程中测量具有已知量并将供应气体独立供应到每一部件的容器内的流体减少，可确定每一部件所消耗的流体量。

DEVICE FOR KNOWING THE FLOW TO DETERMINE THE DETERMINATION OF GLASS BILLET MICROS INTENDED TO BE DEPOSITED BY A MACHINE FOR REALIZING MARKING ON ROADS

A method for determining pump flow rate

Device for sampling and measuring the flow rate of a liquid in constant or pulsed circulation

Device for sampling and measuring the flow rate of a liquid according to the main patent, characterised in that the convex conical upper surface 9 of the male cone 8 has a vortex angle slightly larger than the concave conical lower surface 10 of the female cone 5, so as to make between the two a chamber 11 whose thickness decreases from the centre towards the periphery, this thickness being furthermore held at a minimum value using struts 12 carried by one of the cones. Main application in the dairy industry.

Device for determination of flow rate of glass microbeads for road markings comprises vertical tube divided into two chambers having pistons for filling or emptying of beads, and sensors to measure level of beads when chambers are emptied

Dispositif pour connaître le débit en vue de déterminer le dosage d'un produit pulvérulent par exemple des micros bille de verre destinées à être déposées par une machine pour réaliser des marquages sur les routes.L'invention concerne un dispositif comportant un tube vertical (3) partagé en deux chambres égales dans lesquelles deux pistons mobiles (4) et (5), fonctionnant simultanément, assurent le remplissage ou la vidange des micros bille de verre contenues dans les chambres. Le capteur (10) mesure le niveau des micros bille de verre lors de la vidange de la chambre (1) correspondante. Le débit est fonction de la mesure de la différence de niveau dans la chambre considérée en tenant compte de la section de ladite chambre pendant un temps déterminé.Le dispositif selon l'invention est principalement monté sur des machines de marquage des routes.

FLOW METER FOR TWO-PHASE FLUID

Un débitmètre (1) pour fluides diphasiques cryogéniques liquide/gaz, comprenant : Une canalisation d’entrée du fluide dont on doit mesurer le débit, dans le débitmètre, canalisation munie d’un orifice calibré (8);Un système muni d’un réservoir vertical (5), réservoir dans lequel débouche ladite canalisation, la paroi du réservoir étant munie de plusieurs fentes (6) de déversement du fluide (7), du réservoir (5) vers l’espace intérieur (9) entourant le réservoir (5);Des capteurs de pression permettant de mesurer les différences de pression suivantes : Une différence de pression (∆P3) entre l’amont et l’aval de l’orifice calibréUne différence de pression (∆P1) entre le fond du réservoir (5) et l’atmosphère environnant le réservoir au sein de l’espace intérieur (9)Une différence de pression (∆P2) existant entre deux points localisés dans l’espace environnant le réservoir (5) au sein de l’espace intérieur (9) ; Un système d’acquisition et de traitement de données, apte à réaliser une détermination de l’information de l’état du fluide entrant et la détermination dudit débit en utilisant soit le différentiel de pression ∆P3 lorsque le fluide est 100% gazeux ou 100% liquide (sous refroidi), soit le différentiel de pression ∆P1 qui permet de déduire la hauteur de liquide dans le réservoir et par la suite le débit de fluide (7) passant par les fentes. Figure de l’abrégé : Fig. 1 A flowmeter (1) for cryogenic liquid/gas two-phase fluids, comprising: An inlet pipe for the fluid whose flow rate is to be measured, in the flowmeter, pipe fitted with a calibrated orifice (8); A system fitted with a vertical tank (5), tank into which said pipe opens, the wall of the tank being provided with several slots (6) for pouring the fluid (7), from the tank (5) towards the interior space (9) surrounding the tank ( 5); Pressure sensors to measure the following pressure differences: A pressure difference (∆P3) between the upstream and downstream of the calibrated orifice A pressure difference ...

DEVICE FOR ELECTRONIC CONTROL OF URINE EVACUATION

L'INVENTION CONCERNE UN DISPOSITIF DE CONTROLE D'EVACUATION D'URINE PERMETTANT D'AFFICHER SOUS FORME NUMERIQUE LA PRODUCTION TOTALE ET LE DEBIT D'URINE D'UN PATIENT. L'URINE DU PATIENT ARRIVE PAR UN CATHETER C DANS UNE CHAMBRE 28 ETALONNEE EN VOLUME PERMETTANT SON UTILISATION MEME EN CAS DE DEFAUT D'ALIGNEMENT VERTICAL. DES MOYENS D'OBTURATION 25, 26 ELECTRONIQUEMENT COMMANDES SONT RESPECTIVEMENT PLACES AU-DESSUS ET AU-DESSOUS DE LA CHAMBRE, EN DESSOUS DU MOYEN OBTURATEUR SUPERIEUR 25. LE MOYEN OBTURATEUR INFERIEUR 26 ETANT FERME, LA CHAMBRE SE REMPLIT JUSQU'AU NIVEAU DU DETECTEUR OPTIQUE, APRES QUOI L'OBTURATEUR SUPERIEUR SE FERME ET L'OBTURATEUR INFERIEUR S'OUVRE, DE SORTE QUE L'URINE PASSE DANS UN RECEPTACLE 10. AVEC L'ACTIONNEMENT DES OBTURATEURS, UN SIGNAL EST DELIVRE A UNE CONSOLE DE CONTROLE 50 QUI ENREGISTRE LE VOLUME DEVERSE DANS LE RECEPTACLE, AINSI QUE LE DEBIT DE L'OPERATION. THE INVENTION RELATES TO A URINE DISCHARGE MONITORING DEVICE FOR DISPLAYING IN NUMERICAL FORM THE TOTAL PRODUCTION AND THE URINE FLOW OF A PATIENT. THE PATIENT'S URINE ARRIVES THROUGH A CATHETER C INTO A CHAMBER 28 CALIBRATED BY VOLUME ALLOWING ITS USE EVEN IN CASE OF VERTICAL ALIGNMENT FAULT. ELECTRONICALLY CONTROLLED SHUTTER MEANS 25, 26 ARE RESPECTIVELY PLACED ABOVE AND BELOW THE CHAMBER, BELOW THE UPPER SHUTTER MEANS 25. THE LOWER SHUTTER MEANS 26 IS CLOSED, THE CHAMBER FILLS UP TO THE LEVEL OPTICAL, AFTER WHICH THE UPPER SHUTTER CLOSES AND THE LOWER SHUTTER OPENS, SO THAT THE URINE PASSES IN A RECEPTACLE 10. WITH THE ACTION OF THE SHUTTERS, A SIGNAL IS DELIVERED TO A CONTROL CONSOLE 50 WHICH RECORDED THE VOLUME SPILLED INTO THE RECEPTACLE, AS WELL AS THE FLOW OF THE OPERATION.

Drainability measurement

A measurement device measures a liquid flow discharged from a funnel (104) in a lower branch (108) and/or a side branch (106). A modelling function is established between liquid flows received with the funnel (104) and/or liquid flows dis-charged through the lower branch (108) and/or the side branch (106). In drainability measurement, a sensor (400) measures the flow through a wire (102) out of a measurement chamber (100) at least at two points in time. A processor (204) establishes a pa-rameter descriptive of the drainability from flows measured at the different points in time based on a modelling function stored in a memory (210).

APPARATUS FOR MEASURING LOW WEIGHT FLOW RATES OF LIQUID

Appareil pour la mesure de faibles débits pondéraux de liquide. Il comprend une enceinte 1 à remplir du liquide dont on doit mesurer le débit pondéral, un tuyau 3 pour prélever le liquide dans l'enceinte, un corps 5 plongé dans le liquide et soutenu en position sensiblement fixe, dans l'enceinte, par un levier 6 apte à transmettre à un transducteur électrique 9 la poussée d'Archimède S subie par le corps 5, un circuit dérivé électronique recevant le signal de sortie du transducteur et le transmettant à un instrument de mesure. Applicable notamment à la mesure de la consommation de carburant d'un moteur sur banc d'essai. Device for measuring low liquid weight flow rates. It comprises an enclosure 1 to be filled with the liquid, the weight flow of which must be measured, a pipe 3 for taking the liquid in the enclosure, a body 5 immersed in the liquid and supported in a substantially fixed position, in the enclosure, by a lever 6 capable of transmitting to an electric transducer 9 the Archimedean thrust S undergone by the body 5, an electronic derivative circuit receiving the output signal from the transducer and transmitting it to a measuring instrument. Applicable in particular to the measurement of the fuel consumption of an engine on a test bench.

Method for measuring a liquid flow at the outlet of a pump

Ce procédé de mesure d’un débit de liquide (5) à la sortie d’une pompe (11) est remarquable en ce qu’on prévoit un accumulateur à gaz (13) de volume connu à la sortie de cette pompe, en ce qu’on mesure la pression de gaz ou de liquide à l’intérieur de cet accumulateur (13), en ce qu’on en déduit le volume de gaz à l’intérieur de cet accumulateur (13), puis le volume dudit liquide à l’intérieur de cet accumulateur (13), puis le débit de ce liquide en sortie de cet accumulateur (13). (Fig. 1) This method of measuring a liquid flow rate (5) at the outlet of a pump (11) is remarkable in that a gas accumulator (13) of known volume is provided at the outlet of this pump, in this that the gas or liquid pressure inside this accumulator (13) is measured, in that the volume of gas inside this accumulator (13) is deduced therefrom, then the volume of said liquid at inside this accumulator (13), then the flow rate of this liquid at the outlet of this accumulator (13). (Fig. 1)

PROCESS FOR THE CONTROLLED INJECTION OF DYES OR AUXILIARY PRODUCTS INTO A TREATMENT TANK AND INSTALLATION FOR CARRYING OUT SAID METHOD

Determining a level and flow speed of a medium

A measurement device is provided for determining a distance of the measurement device from a medium and a flow speed of a medium by evaluating a transmission signal emitted by the fill level measurement device and reflected by the medium. The measurement device includes an antenna arrangement for emitting the transmission signal in two different directions. The flow speed of the medium can be determined using the Doppler shift of the transmission signal.

PRESSURE FOR DIPHASIC FLUIDS GAS / CRYOGENIC LIQUID

Determination of substance presence, identity and/or level in vessels

A process control system can include a vessel, and at least one heat transfer property sensor that measures a heat transfer property of a substance at the vessel. The process control system can also include a monitoring device that receives an output of the heat transfer property sensor, and a process control device that is adjusted in response to the heat transfer property sensor output. A method of controlling a process can include measuring a thermal conductivity of a substance at a vessel, and adjusting the process in response to the measuring.

Measuring method of volumetric flow rate of conducting fluids through vessel

FIELD: measurement equipment.SUBSTANCE: measuring method of volume Vof flow rate of conducting fluids, the conductivity of which is at least jointly determined at least with one parameter p; fluid flows through a vessel having the specified shape, and corresponding volume Vof filling is determined at least with one measured value x that is measured by the measuring device of electrical conductivity, which contains electrodes; the vessel is filled gradually, and then, it is emptied through an outlet connection pipe; as a result, height h of filling constantly varies. At least one reference table is composed, which contains measured calibration values xand filling volumes Vreferring to them by means of calibration measurements, thus using several fluid samples that have different values p and different heights h of filling in the vessel. Values x are measured at time interval, and corresponding filling volumes Vare determined by comparison of the corresponding measured values x with values xof the table, and flow rate volume vis determined based on filling volumes Vduring the specified period of time. Measuring device (10) for determination of flow rate volume vof conducting fluids through vessel (5) includes at least two measuring electrodes (22, 24).EFFECT: creation of the method and the measuring device, which allow easier and more accurate measurement of volumetric flow rate of fluid through the vessel.47 cl, 11 dwg РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 2 488 779 (13) C2 (51) МПК G01F 1/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ИЗОБРЕТЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2010144054/28, 27.03.2009 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 27.03.2009 (73) Патентообладатель(и): БРИТА ГМБХ (DE) R U Приоритет(ы): (30) Конвенционный приоритет: 28.03.2008 EP 08153500.7 10.12.2008 DE 102008054479.5 (72) Автор(ы): ХЕНДЕРСОН Колин (GB), ЛАНГ Уве (DE), ХОТЕР Штефан (DE), БУКБИНДЕР Стив (GB), КЁЛЕР Томас (DE) (43) Дата публикации заявки: 10 ...

Method for measuring a liquid flow rate at the outlet of a pump

This method for measuring a flow rate of liquid (5) at the outlet of a pump (11) is notable in that a gas accumulator (13) of known volume is provided at the outlet of this pump, in that the pressure of the gas or liquid inside this accumulator (13) is measured, in that from this are deduced the volume of gas inside this accumulator (13), then the volume of said liquid inside this accumulator (13), then the flow rate of this liquid at the outlet of this accumulator (13).

Monitoring method for wastewater pump station and compatible apparatus

A monitoring method for wastewater pump station performance and output, which method is capable of detecting an operating malfunction of the wastewater pump station such as a clog or leak within the pump, piping network or valves, or an output reduction due to pump wear. A monitoring apparatus placed at the wastewater pump staion performs continual monitoring of pump output values based on rates of rise of liquid level during pump non-run periods, time periods for the pump to reduce levels and resulting volume changes and at a controlled moment compares the values with measured reference values.

Device to meter fluid

An apparatus for metering the delivery of a fluid. The apparatus has a variable acoustic source and a microphone, both acoustically coupled to a volume having a fluid region and an air region. The apparatus may also include a processor to determine a volume of the air region based on signals received from the microphone and the variable acoustic source. A fluid valve is coupled to the processor, and is configured to allow an amount of fluid to exit the fluid region associated with the volume of the air region.

System and method for measuring well flow rate

The present invention discloses an improved system for measurement of the liquid flow rate and totalized liquid production of a producing well. In the method of the present invention, liquid production rate in a pumping well is determined by calculation based upon wellbore geometry and continuously monitoring the depth of the fluid level within the wellbore. It is applicable to any pump lifted well where it is possible to shut the pump off periodically. Accuracy is enhanced with this method by properly accounting for pump leakage and where pump leakage is either known or can be estimated within reasonable limits or where it is measured during the pump shut off cycle.

Measuring apparatus system and method

Disclosed are a method, device and system for determining a flow rate of an excretion stream within an excretion collection assembly. According to some embodiments of the present invention, one of the constituent elements of the collection assembly includes a sensing module which includes an electrical and/or electromechanical component.

Remote monitoring of fuel consumption with repeated fuel consumption measurements stored in a removable memory device

A method of reporting fuel consumption, the method comprising: providing a vehicle having a fuel level monitor; repeatedly measuring fuel consumption by the vehicle with the monitor; providing a server operable to generate fuel consumption reports, and transmitting the fuel consumption measurements via a communication channel between the fuel level monitor and the server.

An apparatus for detecting level of the fluid in the tank using a plurality of pcb pad

The present invention relates to an apparatus for detecting the level of fluid in a tank using a plurality of PCB pads. The apparatus for detecting the level of fluid in a tank using a plurality of PCB pads according to the present invention includes a PCB substrate 100 disposed vertically in a height direction of a tank T in which fluids are stored; And is disposed between the PCB substrate 100 and the tank T and mounted on the PCB substrate 100 so as not to be separated from each other along the height direction of the tank T, A plurality of (m) PCB pads 200 for measuring the number of PCB pads 200; And a table of permittivity of the PCB pad 200 according to temperature is stored, And a water level derivation unit 300 for deriving the level of the fluid stored in the tank T from the permittivity according to the temperature of the PCB pad 200. According to the present invention, it is possible to quickly reflect the temperature change of the PCB pad due to the input of the fluid.

Measuring liquid flow rate from a nozzle

An apparatus for measuring a rate of liquid flow through a spray nozzle includes a container with an opening in a top thereof adapted to receive a liquid discharge from a spray nozzle. A level sensor comprises an electrical capacitor oriented substantially vertically in the container and configured such that as liquid rises in the container, a capacitance of the capacitor changes. A processor circuit is connected to the capacitor and is operative to measure the change in capacitance of the capacitor and convert the change in capacitance into a rate of liquid flow into the container, and a display is operative to display the rate of liquid flow. The apparatus is applicable to an agriculture or industrial application whereby an operator can periodically check the flow to determine wear or plugging of a spray nozzle.

Liquid level measure for vehicle fluid containers such as windscreen washer liquid container

A liquid level measure for a vehicle fluid container (1) with a static electric pump (2), connected by a suction hose (3) and with a pressure connector (4) to the consumer unit (5) such as the windscreen washer, has an electric control circuit (6) to switch the pump on or off and for identifying and displaying the liquid level as shown by reflection (18) and by a float (7). This float is held in a vertical tube (8) inside the container, with an opening (10) on the top and connected at the bottom through the container floor (9) to a pressure support (17) and the pressure connector. The electric control circuit contains a resistor (11) which monitors the voltage fall-off as a measure of the pump's motor current and a microprocessor (15) which from this controls the pump and the level display system (12, 13, 14). The system is simple and inexpensive to make.

Milk meter.

Melkmeter voor het meten van een debiet van een melkstroom, voorzien van een inlaat waaraan, in gebruik, de melkstroom wordt toegevoerd, een uitlaat waar de melkstroom de melkmeter, in gebruik, verlaat en een vloeistofstroomtraject dat zich uitstrekt van de inlaat naar de uitlaat, waarbij de melkmeter is voorzien van een meetkamer die in het vloeistofstroomtraject is opgenomen en een vlotter die zich in de meetkamer bevindt en is ingericht om te drijven op melk van de melkstroom die zich in de meetkamer bevindt, waarbij de melkmeter dusdanig is ingericht dat een niveau van melk in de meetkamer afhankelijk is van het debiet van de melkstroom waarbij de melkmeter voorts is voorzien van een magneeteenheid voor het opwekken van een magneetveld in de meetkamer dusdanig dat het magneetveld varieert in een hoogterichting van de meetkamer en waarbij in de vlotter een elektronische meeteenheid is aangebracht voor het meten van de sterkte van het magneetveld waarbij de gemeten sterkte van het magneetveld een maat is voor de hoogte binnen de meetkamer waarop de vlotter drijft op de melk in de meetkamer en waarmee daarmee de gemeten sterkte van het magneetveld een maat is voor het debiet van de melkstroom. Milk meter for measuring a flow of a milk flow, provided with an inlet to which, in use, the milk flow is supplied, an outlet where the milk flow leaves the milk meter, in use, and a liquid flow path extending from the inlet to the outlet, wherein the milk meter is provided with a measuring chamber included in the liquid flow path and a float located in the measuring chamber and adapted to float on milk from the milk flow located in the measuring chamber, the milk meter being arranged such that a level of milk in the measuring chamber is dependent on the flow of the milk flow, wherein the milk meter is furthermore provided with a magnetic unit for generating a magnetic field in the measuring chamber such that the magnetic field varies in a height direction of the measuring ...

Liquid drip feed monitoring device for medical patients

The device is designed to monitor the flow of liquid from a reservoir (14). The reservoir is carried on a support structure (10,12) fitted with at least sensors (18,20). The sensors (18,20) permanently measure the level of the liquid remaining in the reservoir. The support structure (10,12) includes at least a first part (12) supporting the reservoir (14) and a second part (10) enclosing a unit which processes signals received form the sensors (18,20). The two parts (10,12) are connected by a device (24) which includes a weight sensor which measures the weight of the structure (12) and the reservoir (14). The sensors (18,20) include a transmitter (18) which emits a measuring beam passing through the reservoir (14) and which is received by a receiver (20). The signal processing unit in the first part (10) includes a data processing module, a memory module and a communication module. Data is sent to the processor from the memory module, the weight sensor and a keyboard (30). The communication module has a display (34) which shows the initial reservoir (14) weight and a display (38) which signals an abnormal condition in the liquid flow from the reservoir.

Method for measuring a liquid flow at the outlet of a pump

Ce procédé de mesure d’un débit de liquide (5) à la sortie d’une pompe (11) est remarquable en ce qu’on prévoit un accumulateur à gaz (13) de volume connu à la sortie de cette pompe, en ce qu’on mesure la pression de gaz ou de liquide à l’intérieur de cet accumulateur (13), en ce qu’on en déduit le volume de gaz à l’intérieur de cet accumulateur (13), puis le volume dudit liquide à l’intérieur de cet accumulateur (13), puis le débit de ce liquide en sortie de cet accumulateur (13). (Fig. 1) This method for measuring a liquid flow (5) at the outlet of a pump (11) is remarkable in that a gas accumulator (13) of known volume is provided at the outlet of this pump, in that that the gas or liquid pressure inside this accumulator (13) is measured, in that the volume of gas inside this accumulator (13) is deduced therefrom, then the volume of said liquid at inside this accumulator (13), then the flow rate of this liquid at the outlet of this accumulator (13). (Fig.1)

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Systems and methods for measurement of low liquid flow rates

Systems and methods of measuring low liquid flow rates are described. The system provides a controller, flow system components, and one or more load cells coupled to a collection vessel. The collection vessel includes a weir that serves as a passage to allow liquid to rise within the weir until the liquid overflows the weir. After the liquid supplied passes a hydraulic stabilization period the controller captures a load cell signal and opens a timing window. At the end of the timing window the controller captures another load cell signal. A controller calculates the mass of the collected liquid over the collection period and the flow rate such as mass rate and/or the volumetric rate. The duration of the timing window depends on the measurement desired. Since the liquid wells up and overflows the weir, the system can make precise measurements of low flow rates. In another feature, feedback control mechanisms are implemented in the batch constant flow method or steady state constant flow method. In both methods, the instantaneous measured flow rate is compared with an input command derived from flow rate calibration, sending an error correction feedback signal to the controlled valves to actuate the flow rate of liquid supply and the drain and the gas pressure, until zero error or an acceptable error margin is reached or the desired flow rate is established.

Apparatus for structure damping

선박용 구조물 제진 장치가 제공된다. 상기 선박용 구조물 제진 장치는 데릭 구조물에 설치되고, 유체가 수용되는 탱크, 상기 탱크에 가해지는 외력을 측정하는 외력 측정 센서 및 상기 측정된 외력의 방향에 따라, 상기 탱크를 회전시키는 회전부를 포함하되, 상기 탱크는, 수평부와 상기 수평부로부터 연장된 제1 및 제2 수직부를 포함하는 U자 형상의 서브 탱크를 적어도 하나 포함하고, 상기 적어도 하나의 서브 탱크는, 상기 수평부의 일부가 서로 오버랩된다. There is provided a marine structure vibration damping device. The ship structure vibration damping device includes a tank installed in a derrick structure for receiving a fluid, an external force measuring sensor for measuring an external force applied to the tank, and a rotation unit for rotating the tank according to the measured direction of the external force, The tank includes at least one U-shaped sub tank including a horizontal portion and first and second vertical portions extending from the horizontal portion, wherein the at least one sub tank partially overlaps with each other .