СИСТЕМА ПРОГНОЗИРОВАНИЯ ДЛЯ ПРИВОДА

Система предназначена для прогнозирования состояния привода. Система привода включает в себя конструкцию поршень-цилиндр, включающую в себя поршень, который выполнен с возможностью перемещения относительно цилиндра. Первый проточный канал сообщается по текучей среде с упомянутой конструкцией поршень-цилиндр, и второй проточный канал сообщается по текучей среде с упомянутой конструкцией поршень-цилиндр. Система управления выполнена с возможностью соединения по текучей среде упомянутого первого проточного канала с источником текучей среды высокого давления и для соединения упомянутого второго проточного канала со сливом для перемещения поршня в первом направлении. Датчик давления соединен по текучей среде с первым проточным каналом и выполнен с возможностью измерения соответствующих данных о давлении во время перемещения поршня для формирования кривой зависимости давления от времени. Упомянутая система управления выполнена с возможностью сравнения сформированной кривой зависимости давления ...

КОНТРОЛЬНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ ПРОВЕРКИ РАБОТОСПОСОБНОСТИ РАСПЫЛИТЕЛЬНОГО УСТРОЙСТВА ДЛЯ НАНЕСЕНИЯ ПОКРЫТИЯ

Изобретение относится к устройству и способу для проверки работоспособности распылительного устройства (124) для нанесения покрытия, в частности лака, в области автомобилестроения. Контрольное устройство содержит установочное устройство для установки проверяемого распылительного устройства (124) в предварительно заданном рабочем положении, а также устройство (122) для подвода проверочного вещества. Устройство (122) для подвода проверочного вещества для подвода предварительно заданного распыляемого проверочного вещества к установленному распылительному устройству (124) соединено с установочным устройством. Кроме того, предусмотрено управляющее устройство для осуществления проверочной эксплуатации установленного распылительного устройства (124) по предварительно заданной проверочной программе для проверки предварительно заданной функции установленного распылительного устройства (124). Также предусмотрен проверочный резервуар (140) для улавливания распыленного во время проверочной эксплуатации ...

СПОСОБ СБОРКИ КАРТРИДЖА ДЛЯ УСТРОЙСТВА ДОСТАВКИ АЭРОЗОЛЯ И СООТВЕТСТВУЮЩАЯ СИСТЕМА

Настоящее изобретение относится к системам, устройствам и способам для сборки картриджей для устройств доставки аэрозоля. Система может содержать сборочные участки, каждый из которых содержит сборочную дорожку и сборочные каретки, перемещающиеся по этой сборочной дорожке и взаимодействующие с компонентами частично собранных картриджей. Устройство для передачи может передавать частично собранные картриджи между сборочными участками. Еще в одном примере системы картриджи могут быть собраны на платформах на поворотной дорожке. Платформы могут содержать сборочные захваты с последовательно открываемыми зажимами, выполненными с возможностью приема компонентов частично собранных картриджей. Кроме того, предложены соответствующие способы. 2 н. и 7 з.п. ф-лы, 53 ил.

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zur Überprüfung eines Auflagedrucks zwischen einem Anschlagelement und einem Gegenstück

Es wird ein Verfahren zur Überprüfung eines Auflagedrucks zwischen einem Anschlagelement (2) eines ersten Bauteils (20) und einem dem Anschlagelement (2) zugeordneten Gegenstück (3) eines zweiten Bauteils (30) angegeben. Dabei wird eine Zugprüfungsvorrichtung (1) bereitgestellt, die einen Messstreifen (4), eine mit dem Messstreifen verbundene elektronische Kraftmesseinrichtung (5) und eine digitale Anzeigeeinheit zum Anzeigen von Messwerten und/oder einer messwertabhängigen Visualisierung aufweist. Der Messstreifen (4) der Zugprüfungsvorrichtung (1) wird zwischen dem Anschlagelement (2) des ersten Bauteils und dem Gegenstück (3) des zweiten Bauteils angeordnet und es wird eine Zugprüfung durch ein Herausziehen des Messstreifens (4) aus dem Bereich zwischen dem Anschlagelement (2) und dem Gegenstück (3) durchgeführt. Weiterhin erfolgt ein Ablesen und/oder Erfassen und/oder eine Dokumentation der durch die elektronische Kraftmesseinrichtung (5) gemessenen Kraft. Des Weiteren wird eine Vorrichtung ...

Method to determine efficacy of floor cleaning; involves using test body with test strips placed on floor and loaded with selected weight, where degree of contamination is compared with reference

The method involves placing a test body with test strips on the floor and loading it with a selected weight. The test strip is scanned before and after the test, under the same conditions. Alternatively, a reference strip may be scanned before the test. Analytical characteristics are determined from these images. The characteristics before and after the test are compared to evaluate the dirtiness of the test strip. The method involves placing a test body with test strips on the floor and loading it with a selected weight. The dirtiness of the strips is measured, to determine the cleaning efficacy. The test strip is scanned before and after the test, under the same conditions. Alternatively, a reference strip may be scanned before the test. Analytical characteristics are determined from these images. The characteristics before and after the test are compared to evaluate the dirtiness of the test strip.

Prüfverfahren und Vorrichtung zur Feststellung eines geforderten Funktionserhalts einer im Regelbetrieb in einem Schutzgehäuse angeordneten technischen Anlage im Brandfalle

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Prüfverfahren und Vorrichtung zur Feststellung eines geforderten Funktionserhalts einer im Regelbetrieb in einem Schutzgehäuse (1) angeordneten technischen Anlage (2) im Brandfalle. Verfahrensmäßig ist nach der Erfindung vorgesehen, dass zunächst innerhalb einer vorgegebenen Zeitspanne ein anlagenfreies Schutzgehäuse (1) von außen beflammt und eine sich im Schutzgehäuse (1) ergebende Klimakurve erfasst wird, dass in einem weiteren, anlagenfreien Schutzgehäuse (1) mit einer im Schutzgehäuse (1) angeordneten Klimatisierungseinrichtung (3) für eine gleiche Zeitspanne eine gleiche Klimakurve nachgebildet und die dabei erforderlichen Steuersignale für die Klimatisierungseinrichtung (3) erfasst werden und dass zur Überprüfung des Funktionserhalts einer bestimmungsgemäß betriebenen technischen Anlage (2) innerhalb der vorgegebenen Zeitspanne die erfassten Steuersignale zur Ansteuerung einer in einem mit der technischen Anlage (2) versehenen Schutzgehäuse (1) angeordneten ...

Verfahren zum Überprüfen eines eine Drehbewegung messenden Sensors

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zum Überprüfen eines eine Drehbewegung messenden Sensors, insbesondere eines Höhenstand-Sensors eines Kraftfahrzeugs, wobei der Sensor in einem Prüfstand von einem elektrischen Schrittmotor, dessen Drehachse mit der Drehachse des Sensors zunächst in eine Nullstellung positioniert wird und wobei anschließend in mehreren durch den Schrittmotor eingestellten Drehwinkelsegmenten das jeweilige Sensorsignal ermittelt wird. Es kann am Sensor ein Hebelarm vorgesehen sein und der Hebelarm mittels eines Mitnehmers vom elektrischen Schrittmotor verdreht werden. Ein bevorzugter Prüstand zur Durchführung des Verfahrens besteht aus einer den Sensor aufnehmenden Trägerplatte und einem diese überreifenden Portal, welches den elektrischen Schrittmotor trägt und dem ein vom Schrittmotor angetriebener Mitnehmer drehbar gelagert ist, der in den Hebelarm des Sensors eingreift.

Airbagprüfstand

Airbagprüfstand, umfassend einen Prüfkörper, der an einem, in Richtung des Airbags bewegbaren, Träger angeordnet ist, und gegen den sich der aufblasende Airbag anlegt, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Prüfkörper (10) aus wenigstens zwei über eine Schwenkachse (25) relativ zueinander beweglich miteinander verbundenen Körperabschnitten (15, 16) besteht und über wenigstens einen der Körperabschnitte (15, 16) am Träger (6) oder einer am Träger angeordneten Montageplatte (11) über eine Schwenkachse (18) beweglich gelagert ist, wobei der Träger (6) linear bewegbar an einem seinerseits linear bewegbar gelagerten Schlitten (2) gelagert ist.

Downhole tool diagnostics

A method for performing diagnostics of a downhole tool during a downhole operation includes generating a System of System (SoS) dataset in a time domain and a depth domain for the downhole tool, wherein the SoS dataset comprises operational mode data associated with different operational modes of the downhole tool and tool mode data associated with different tool modes of the downhole tool. The method includes combining the operational mode data with the tool mode data to create a combined data and generating anomaly codes associated with failures of the downhole tool based on the combined data. The method includes generating a tool fault model based on cause and effect dependencies and the anomaly codes and determining a failure and a cause of the failure of the downhole tool during the downhole operation based on the tool fault model.

A system and method for testing transducer elements of an acoustic probe

A system 100 for testing an acoustic probe 105 having a series of transducer elements 110 adapted to convert acoustic signals to electrical signals comprises; an acoustic signal generator 125 and a receiver 130. The generator 125 sends an acoustic signal into at least one of the series of transducer elements 110 of the acoustic probe 105. An electrical transducer signal is generated in response to receipt of the acoustic signal at the selected transducer element 110. The receiver 130 has a switch 200 to selectively receive the electrical transducer signal from each transducer element 110 of the acoustic probe 105. A display 240 provides an illustration indicative of an operative ability of the selected transducer element 110 of the acoustic probe to convert between acoustic and electrical signals. A method of use is also disclosed.

Improved aerosol sensor testing

An aerosol detector test system (Fig. 2) comprises a vibrating mesh nebuliser 1 to generate an aerosol. The nebuliser may introduce aerosol into an aerosol line (7, Fig. 2) to which an aerosol sensor instrument may be connected. The nebuliser is used in testing and calibrating aerosol sensors/detectors; the sensors/detectors may be for detecting hazardous chemical aerosols, e.g. chemical warfare agents. The nebuliser comprises a reservoir for liquid, a mesh/plate 2 comprising multiple perforations, and a driver 4 for vibrating the mesh/plate. The driver can provide a variable drive frequency, perhaps between 1 Hz and 100 kHz, to enable the mesh/plate to be vibrated at variable duty cycles, so that the nebuliser can deliver variable concentrations of aerosol.

Avionics ground test rig system

A test apparatus comprises a computer-implemented core test unit including a plurality of software modules, each being associated with a driver 14a, and being configured to perform a specified test by simulating a predetermined condition, generating at least one stimulus signal and receiving response data. The apparatus comprises adaptor units or looms 16, each loom being connected between the core test unit 12 and a unit under test (UUT) 18, so as to facilitate data transfer. Each loom 16 is associated with a software module of the core test unit 12 and includes a data storage module having operational data configured to activate a specified software module when it is connected; the operational data is transferred to the core test unit 12 in use, and each loom 16 is configured to effect data transfer between said respective specified software module and said unit under test 18 by transmitting the stimulus signal received from the specified software module to the UUT 18 and transmitting ...

Component monitoring

Component monitoring apparatus 100 is described herein and comprises an input 110 to receive sensor data from a sensor arrangement S1-S4. The sensor data may be representative of a use of a respective component 105 during a monitoring interval. A memory 118 may be provided to store received sensor data and a life parameter associated with the component. An interface 126 may be provided to communicate with a remote device and a power cell 128 may be provided to power the apparatus. The apparatus may be arranged to: store in the memory 118 received sensor data, in response to a trigger, read the sensor data from the data memory and transfer the sensor data to the remote device. Furthermore, in response to receipt of a data packet containing a life parameter associated with the usage of the component 100, store the life parameter to the memory. The component monitor apparatus is permanently attached to the component (at 130) so that the component effectively carries its own life expectancy ...

Method and system for testing performance of flight control surface systems

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TESTING PERFORMANCE OF FLIGHT CONTROLSURFACESYSTEMS A method, apparatus, and system for testing a performance of a device under different load conditions is provided. A load profile to be applied to the device by a linkage system (204) that includes a support member (206), a load member (208), and an actuating member (210) is identified. A value for a setting of an actuator of the actuating member (210) is determined based on the load profile. The actuator is operated with the setting having the value determined such that a load is applied to a control surface of the device via the load member (208). The load applied to the control surface is determined by both the value for the setting of the actuator and a geometry of the linkage system (204).

A method for detecting the landing quality of an aircraft

The present invention relates to a method for detecting landing quality of an aircraft, comprising: determining whether a vertical speed rate is greater than a first preset value or a vertical acceleration is greater than a second value when the aircraft landing; collecting landing 5 data; generating a landing message based on collected landing data in response to that the vertical speed rate is greater than the first preset value or the vertical acceleration is greater than the second value when the aircraft landing; storing or transmitting the landing message; and determining the landing quality of the aircraft based on the landing data in the landing message. Fig.1 ...

A testing equipment of onboard air conditioning system and a method of testing the same

Abstract The present invention relates to the field of airline on-board air conditioning system testing. Specifically, it involves testing equipment of on-board air conditioning system and a method of testing the same. The testing equipment and a method for testing of on-board air conditioning system, comprising a sound receiver, and a sound processor, wherein the sound processor processes the running noise of on-board air conditioning system sampled by the sound receiver to assess the operative condition of the system. From entraining cabin Figure 1 Sound processor 202 sound processor receiver storage medium 204 Figure 2 ...

Actuator predictive system

An actuator system includes a piston-cylinder arrangement including a piston that is movable with respect to a cylinder. A first flow path is in fluid communication with the piston-cylinder arrangement and a second flow path is in fluid communication with the piston-cylinder arrangement. A control system is operable to fluidly connect the first flow path to a source of high-pressure fluid and to connect the second flow path to a drain to move the piston in a first direction. A pressure sensor is fluidly connected to the first flow path and is operable to measure sufficient pressure data during the movement of the piston to generate a pressure versus time curve. The control system is operable to compare the generated pressure versus time curve to a known standard pressure versus time curve stored in the control system to determine the condition of the piston-cylinder arrangement.

Asset health scores and uses thereof

Disclosed herein are systems, devices, and methods related to assets and asset operating conditions. In particular, examples involve defining and executing predictive models for outputting health metrics that estimate the operating health of an asset or a part thereof, analyzing health metrics to determine variables that are associated with high health metrics, and modifying the handling of abnormal-condition indicators in accordance with a prediction of a likely response to such abnormal-condition indicators, among other examples.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR TESTING EMERGENCY WATER SYSTEM PRESSURE

A METHOD FOR DETECTING THE LANDING QUALITY OF AN AIRCRAFT

The present invention relates to a method for detecting landing quality of an aircraft, comprising: determining whether a vertical speed rate is greater than a first preset value or a vertical acceleration is greater than a second value when the aircraft landing; collecting landing data; generating a landing message based on collected landing data in response to that the vertical speed rate is greater than the first preset value or the vertical acceleration is greater than the second value when the aircraft landing; storing or transmitting the landing message; and determining the landing quality of the aircraft based on the landing data in the landing message.

TEST SYSTEM AND TEST METHOD

The invention relates to a system for testing the functionality of an atomizer for dispensing a fluid in the form of an aerosol. The system contains the atomizer and a testing device. The atomizer has a container with the fluid and a housing part for inserting and/or replacing the container. The container can be moved relative to the housing part in order to dispense the fluid, and the testing device has a measuring device for measuring the movement of the container when dispensing the fluid. The invention further relates to a method for testing the functionality of an atomizer for dispensing a fluid in the form of an aerosol, wherein the atomizer has a container with the fluid and a housing part for inserting and/or replacing the container; the container is moved relative to the housing part in order to dispense the fluid; and the movement of the container is measured and/or analyzed when dispensing the fluid.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TESTING A BUILDING CONTROL SYSTEM THAT CONTROLS AND MONITORS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS IN A BUILDING

... 85018884 Abstract A system for facilitating testing of a building control system are provided. Building control systems are used to control and monitor environmental conditions in buildings. The system includes a rack with a housing, a terminal panel and slidable field panels mounted in the housing. The terminal panel includes connection terminals that are wired to respective component terminals mounted to the field panels. The system also includes a story board including a schematic illustration that depicts components of a heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, and a plurality of instruments mounted at locations on the illustration adjacent the depicted components of the HVAC system, which instruments receive inputs from and provide outputs to the building control system through wires connected to the connection terminals of the rack, so as to mimic aspects of an HVAC system in order to test the configuration of the building control system in the rack. Date Recue/Date ...

EROSION DETECTION OF ROTATING EQUIPMENT WITH HARMONIC FREQUENCIES

Method for analyzing blending mixer performance is provided, which includes providing an apparatus for blending solid particles with a liquid composition, a rotating slinger, and at least one accelerometer positioned adjacent a rotating component for producing a signal that is proportional to an acceleration of the rotating slinger over a frequency range. A recorder for receiving and storing over a time interval the signal is in communication with the accelerometer. The recorded signals are converted to numeric values indicative of a vibrational amplitude of the rotating slinger over the frequency range, and harmonics from the numerical values are identified and used to determine the condition of the rotating slinger.

METHOD FOR DETECTING A DRILLING MALFUNCTION

L'invention se rapporte à un procédé de détection d'un dysfonctionnement lors d'un forage effectué à l'aide d'un trépan, le procédé comprenant : a) la comparaison d'une première grandeur (E) représentative de l'énergie spécifique mécanique (MSE) avec une première valeur de seuil (Emax); b) lorsque la première grandeur est supérieure à la première valeur de seuil, la comparaison du rapport (E/S) entre la première grandeur et une deuxième grandeur (S) représentative de la force de forage avec une deuxième valeur de seuil ((E/S)max); c) la détection d'un dysfonctionnement du forage lorsque le rapport (E/S) entre la première grandeur (E) et la deuxième grandeur (S) est supérieure à la deuxième valeur de seuil ((E/S)max). L'invention permet une détection plus précise d'un dysfonctionnement en forage.

AN ENHANCED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONDUCTING PCA ANALYSIS ON DATA SIGNALS

Systems and methods.relating to fault detection and diagnosis. Signals received from sensors are first filtered to remove noise and are then analyzed using wavelet packet transform (WPT) based PCA. The results of the PCA analysis are then automatically classified to thereby quickly and easily determine what issues there may be in a finished product or in a machine being monitored.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY EXAMINING A MILKING MACHINE

The present invention relates to an apparatus for automatically examining a milking machine, which can check an abnormality or damage to the milking machine in real time during a milking operation. The apparatus for automatically examining the milking machine (50), according to the present invention, comprises: a first vacuum sensor (510) for measuring a vacuum pressure which is transferred through a first vacuum hose (30a); a second vacuum sensor (520) for measuring a vacuum pressure which is transferred through a second vacuum hose (30b); a memory portion (530) to which a milking machine status analysis program (531) for determining an abnormality in a pulsator (20) or in a milk unit (40) by analyzing data with respect to a waveform of the vacuum pressure that is measured through the first vacuum sensor (510) and the second vacuum sensor (520); a display portion (540) for displaying analysis result data which is analyzed by the milking machine status analysis program (531); and a control ...

Procedure and mechanism for the functional test of plastic containers with a climbing tube, manufactured in an extruding blow moulding.

Gegenstand der Erfindung ist ein Verfahren zur Funktionsprüfung von in einem Extrusionsblasverfahren hergestellten Kunststoffbehältern (21) mit einem Steigröhrchen (23), bei dem der Durchfluss eines fluiden Mediums durch das Steigröhrchen (23) bestimmt, mit einem Solldurchflussbereich verglichen, und bei Unter- oder Überschreiten von Unter- bzw. Obergrenzen für den Durchfluss der Behälter (21) von der weiteren Verarbeitung ausgeschlossen und aus dem Prozess ausgeschieden wird. Gegenstand der Erfindung ist auch eine Prüfeinrichtung zur Durchführung des erfindungsgemässen Verfahrens beschrieben.

Dispositif de test d'une fonctionnalité d'un dispositif électronique et procédé de test associé.

L'invention concerne un dispositif de test (100) d'une fonctionnalité d'un dispositif électronique (180), comprenant : au moins un actionneur (120) apte à mettre en oeuvre une séquence d'actions comprenant au moins une action à mettre en oeuvre au niveau d'au moins un élément physique (182) dudit dispositif électronique (180), un capteur (130) adapté pour acquérir un signal audio et/ou visuel représentatif du résultat de la mise en oeuvre de ladite séquence d'actions, et un module de vérification (140), configuré pour vérifier la fiabilité de la fonctionnalité à partir d'un élément d'information de référence audio et/ou visuel, correspondant à un résultat attendu d'une mise en oeuvre de ladite séquence d'actions, et du signal acquis. L'invention concerne également un procédé de test d'une fonctionnalité d'un dispositif électronique, un programme d'ordinateur et un support d'enregistrement.

Evaluation method for household air conditioner refrigerating efficiency

METHOD FOR MEASURING MOTION VELOCITY OF A VEHICLE OPENING

TESTING APPARATUS Of ENDURANCE OF the FORAGE LADDER Of a MOTOR VEHICLE

TEST DEVICE FOR MONITORING MODULE

PROCESS OF MEASUREMENT OF the DISTRIBUTION Of SPREADING FOR SPREADERS OF PARTICLES AEPANDRE

PROCESS OF MEASUREMENT OF the DISTRIBUTION Of SPREADING FOR SPREADERS OF PARTICLES AEPANDRE

DEVICE FOR TESTING DEFROSTING PERFORMANCE OF FLUID FOR HEATING TUBE AND METHOD FOR TESTING DEFROSTING PERFORMANCE OF FLUID USING SAME

The present invention relates to a device for testing defrosting performance of a fluid for a heating tube and a method for testing defrosting performance of a fluid using the same. The device for testing defrosting performance of a fluid for a heating tube comprises: a temperature chamber which has a heating tube for guiding a flow of a fluid therein, and freezes the fluid in the heating tube for a prescribed time; and a defrosting evaluation kit to circulate the fluid in the heating tube disposed in the temperature chamber, refill the fluid in the heating tube, heat the heating tube using a prescribed power supply while the fluid is frozen, then supply air, and test defrosting performance. Unlike a conventional technique, the present invention can simply diagnose whether the heating tube which is a path of a urea solution is frozen or defrosted when nitrogen oxide (NOx) contained in exhaust gas of a diesel engine is purified as a urea solution. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2016 (630) Determination ...

A PULSE CONTROL APPARATUS EVALUATING AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT FOR CAR AND METHOD THEREOF, A EVALUATING AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT AND PULSE PROCESSING METHOD THEREOF, A SYSTEM EVALUATING AIR BAG CONTROL UNIT FOR CAR AND METHOD THEREOF

WIRELESS INSPECTION DEVICE OF POD FOR AIRCRAFT LOAD TEST AND METHOD THEREOF

The present invention relates to a wireless inspection device of a pod which is manufactured to be loaded on an aircraft for aircraft load test and a method thereof. According to the present invention, a wireless inspection system of a pod for aircraft load test for inspecting loaded equipment provided in a pod for aircraft load comprises: a wireless transmission and reception device and an inspection device antenna provided in an aircraft and including a pod control device and a pod antenna; and an inspection device including an inspection device controller and an inspection status indicator. The wireless transmission and reception device is operated in a reception only mode for receiving a signal received from the inspection device to minimize electromagnetic wave interference of the aircraft in an activated state. When the wireless transmission and reception device receives a trigger signal that is a wireless inspection signal from the inspection device, the reception only mode is converted ...

RELIABILITY TESTING DEVICE FOR VEHICLE THERMOSTAT

The present invention provides a reliability testing device for a vehicle thermostat comprising a main water tank, a test base, a mounting chamber, a mounting clamper, a closure unit, and a sensing unit. Accordingly, a valve assembly of a thermostat being positioned in a narrow space where the narrow space is in a closed state from the external environment, allows the valve assembly of a thermostat to have a high heat exchange efficiency, so that a reliability test for a vehicle thermostat using water can be done exactly. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2016 ...

TEST EQUIPMENT FOR BULK AND LP MUD SYSTEM

The present invention discloses test equipment for de-bulk and LP mud systems of a ship. The disclosed test equipment for de-bulk and LP mud system includes: a base portion provided on the ground and having a mud tank and a bulk tank; a frame installed in the base portion; and a multi-layered deck portion which is installed in a multi-layered structure on the frame and in which the dust collector, surge tank, and a return line are arranged thereabove and therebelow. Thus, the present invention can more precisely test a bulk system in the condition similar to a marine structure. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2017 ...

FLIGHT TEST APPARATUS FOR DRONE

The present invention relates to a flight test apparatus for a drone, comprising: a support unit having a reception space formed therein and mounted on a bottom; an elevation unit disposed to the support unit to be able to be separated and elevated by hung on a drone coupled to one end part at an interval; a connection unit interposed between the elevation unit and the drone by connecting to a protrusion part formed on the lower part of the drone, and allowing the drone to be included and tilted with respect to the elevation unit; and a cover unit formed with a transparent material and detachably coupled to the support unit to cover the elevation unit, the connection unit, and the drone. Accordingly, the drone performs flight like actual flight as a test (simulation) to previously check various kinds of functions, stability, and the like for the drone, thereby providing effects of quickly treating a defect of the drone and minimizing casualties caused by an unexpected situation during the ...

애셋 헬스 스코어들 및 그 사용

... 애셋들 및 애셋 동작 컨디션들에 관련된 시스템들, 디바이스들, 및 방법들이 본원에 개시된다. 특히, 예들은, 다른 예들 중에서, 애셋 또는 그 부품의 동작 헬스를 추정하는 헬스 메트릭들을 출력하기 위한 예측 모델들을 정의 및 실행하는 것, 높은 헬스 메트릭들과 연관되는 변수들을 결정하도록 헬스 메트릭들을 분석하는 것, 및 비정상-컨디션 표시자들의 핸들링을 이러한 비정상-컨디션 표시자들에 대한 가능성 있는 응답의 예측에 따라 수정하는 것을 수반한다.

TESTING SHIP FOR VERIFYING PERFORMANCE OF SENSOR IN WEAPON SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

The present invention relates to a testing ship used in performance verification of a sensor mounted in a weapon system and a control method thereof, comprising: a hull bottom portion having a predetermined space and partially submerged into the water; a hull top portion formed in the hull bottom portion and exposed above the water; and an RCS correction structure formed to cover the hull top portion, and mounting a plurality of equipment for sensor verification corresponding to multiple sensors mounted in the weapon system. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2018 ...

타이로드용 압축좌굴 시험용 지그

... 본 발명은 타이로드 성능시험용 지그에 관한 것으로, 하단에 볼(ball)이 형성된 이너 타이로드(Inner Tie Rod)와 상단에 링 형상의 아우터 조인트(Outer Joint)가 형성된 아우터 타이로드(Outer Tie Rod)를 갖는 타이로드용 성능시험 지그에 있어서, 상부에 개구가 형성되며 내부에 상기 볼이 수용되는 통 형상의 하부지그본체와, 중앙에 상기 볼의 상부로 연장된 바(bar) 형상의 몸체부가 관통하는 관통부가 형성되며 상기 볼의 상부를 지지하며 상기 볼을 상기 하부지그본체 내에서 상기 몸체부가 축회전이 가능하도록 지지하는 볼베어링과, 상기 볼베어링의 상부를 덮으며 상기 하부지그본체의 상부에 고정되는 덮개를 갖는 하부지그와; 상기 아우터 조인트를 수용하며 상기 아우터 조인트에 대응하는 고정홈에 마련된 상부지그본체와, 상기 아우터 조인트가 상기 상부지그본체에 수용된 상태에서 상기 고정홈을 관통하여 상기 아우터 조인트에 결합되어 상기 아우터 조인트를 상기 상부지그본체에 고정하는 고정핀을 갖는 상부지그;를 포함하는 것을 요지로 한다. 이에 의해, 특히, 압축 시험시 이너 타이로드의 축회전이 가능하여, 시편을 고정할 때 축정렬에 오차가 있거나 시편 자체이 축정렬오차가 있다고 하더라도, 성능시험시 축회전을 수용할 수 있어 몸체부가 압축력에 의해 비틀리는 것을 방지할 수 있다.

Keyboard testing machine

A keyboard testing machine for testing a keyboard of a computer device is apparatus. The keyboard testing machine includes a rack, a fixing base, and a pressing module. The fixing base is operatively connected to the rack and located over the computer apparatus. The pressing module is located over the keyboard and includes a drive shaft, a rotating member, and a pressing assembly. The drive shaft is rotatably disposed on the fixing base. The rotating member is sleeved on the drive shaft and has a cam portion. The pressing assembly is operatively connected to the fixing base and the cam portion. When the drive shaft rotates together with the rotating member, the cam portion drives the pressing assembly to linearly move relative to the fixing base, so as to make the pressing assembly reciprocally press the keyboard.

A DEVICE FOR MEASURING DROPLET MASS FLUX DISTRIBUTIONS TO TEST SPRAY INJECTION SYSTEM AND THE MEASURING METHOD

The present invention relates to a technology to measure the mass flux distribution of liquid spray to evaluate droplet dispersion of a spray device for liquids such as fuel, paints, or coating agents. The apparatus for measuring spray mass flux to evaluate the droplet dispersion of the spray device includes a liquid spraying part including a spray nozzle to spray liquid, a spray collecting part to collect the liquid sprayed from the liquid spraying part, a transfer tube to transfer the liquid collected in the spray collecting part, a multi-cylinder part including a plurality of cylinders to receive the liquid collected in the spray collecting part, a movable mass measurement part to measure a mass of each cylinder of the multi-cylinder part, and a mass flux calculating part to calculate a distribution graph of mass flux of the sprayed liquid.

WEIGHT DROP SYSTEM

A weight drop system includes a frame (22), a base weight (52), at least one supplemental weight (54), a carriage, at least one gripper (98) carried by the carriage (96) and a hold mechanism. The base weight (52) is movable relative to the frame between an undeployed position and a deployed load applying position in which a load is applied. The at least one supplemental weight (54) is actuatable between a load supplementing state in which the load being applied is increased and a non-supplementing state. The carriage moves between a raised position and a lowered retrieving position. The grippers move between a weight engaging position and a weight disengaging position. The hold mechanism holds at least the base weight in the undeployed position while the at least one gripper disengages or is disengaged from at least the base weight. Release of the base weight by the hold mechanism allows at least the base weight to fall to the load applying position.

Touch screen testing platform having components for providing conductivity to a tip

A touch screen testing platform may be used to perform repeatable testing of a touch screen enabled device using a robotic device tester and a controller. The platform may use various types of conductive tips that engage the touch screen, thereby simulating human behavior. The platform may perform multi-touch operations by employing multiple tips that can engage the touch screen simultaneously. The tips activate a touch screen from at least a trace of conductive coating located on nonconductive components of the robotic device tester.

Analysis system

A method for analyzing the condition of a machine having a rotating shaft, including: generating an analog electric measurement signal (SEA) dependent on mechanical vibrations emanating from rotation of the shaft; sampling the analog measurement signal at a sampling frequency (fS) so as to generate a digital measurement data signal (SMD) response to the received analog measurement data; performing a decimation of the digital measurement data signal (SMD) so as to achieve a digital signal (SRED) having a reduced sampling frequency (fSR1, fSR2); wherein the decimation includes the step of controlling the reduced sampling frequency (fSR1, fSR2) such that the number of sample values per revolution of the shaft (8) is kept at a substantially constant value; and performing a condition analysis function (F1, F2, Fn) for analyzing the condition of the machine dependent on the digital signal (SRED) having a reduced sampling frequency (fSR1, fSR2).

MULTI-LAYER ANOMALY DETECTION FRAMEWORK

According to some embodiments, a system and method are provided to receive a first plurality of data from a machine associated with a first time period. A normal operation of the machine is automatically determined based on the first plurality of data. A second plurality of data may be received from the machine associated with a second time period. An anomaly in the second plurality of data is determined. 1. A method of determining an anomaly associated with a machine , the method comprising:receiving, from a machine, a first plurality of time-series data associated with a first time period;automatically determining, via a processor, a normal operation of the machine based on the first plurality of time-series data;receiving a second plurality of time-series data from the machine associated with a second time period; andautomatically determining an anomaly in the second plurality of time-series data based on comparing the second plurality of time-series data with the normal operation of the machine.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving, a plurality of data associated with the anomaly;determining if the anomaly is a known anomaly;in a case that the anomaly is a known anomaly, transmitting a notification of the known anomaly; andin a case that the anomaly is an unknown anomaly, transmitting a request for feedback to an end user.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:determining a cause of the anomaly by applying a nonlinear shapelet transform to the plurality of data associated with the anomaly;receiving feature vectors based on an output of the shapelet transform; andfeeding the feature vectors into a classifier where the classifier returns an anomaly class.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein automatically determining a normal operation of the machine based on the first plurality of data comprises an unsupervised creation of one or more models based on receiving the first plurality of time-series data from the machine.5. The method of where ...

TEST FACILITY FOR CARRYING OUT A FIRE STRESS TEST ON A WATER FLOW VALVE

The invention relates to a test method for carrying out a fire claim test on a water flow valve and/or on a water flow valve system, in particular on a wet alarm valve and/or on a wet alarm valve station, as well as technical components to be used in this context and their use. 114-. (canceled)15. A test facility for carrying out a fire stress test on at least one of a water flow valve and a water flow valve system ,wherein the test facility comprises at least one feed line and at least one discharge line, andwherein the test facility comprises at least one receiving means for receiving a liquid fuel,wherein the receiving means is designed in the shape of a trough or box,wherein the water flow valve is fluidically connectable in a test state between a line end of the feed line, on the one hand, and a line end of the discharge line, on the other hand,wherein the line ends are designed and aligned in such a way that the water flow valve is connectable in a vertical installation position between the line ends in the test state,wherein the feed line and the discharge line are aligned at least substantially vertically,wherein the test facility is connectable to a water supply device or comprises a water supply device, so that a water flow can flow through the water flow valve in the test state, andwherein the receiving means comprises at least one tubular guide section via which the feed line, separate from the fuel, is guided through the receiving means.15. The test facility according to claim 15 ,wherein the feed line and the discharge line are reinforced in the longitudinal direction; andwherein the feed line and the discharge line are each designed as a pipeline.17. The test facility according to claim 15 ,wherein the feed line and the discharge line are made of a heat and fire-resistant material.18. The test facility according to claim 15 ,wherein at least one of the line ends is of flange-like design.19. The test facility according to claim 15 ,wherein at least one ...

System and method for monitoring an electrically-connected system having a periodic bahavior

A method for monitoring a system having an electrical connection, the connection having at least two phases and respective currents, the system having a periodic behavior, the method including the steps of: connecting sensors to measure respective currents of two phases of the electrical connection; transforming the measured currents to create initial current information; making an initial determination of a normal operation of the system; performing training and modeling of the system, following the initial determination of normal operation of the system, the training and modeling including further current measurements yielding modeled current information; monitoring the system, including instant current measurements to yield instant current information indicative of instant operation status of the system; and making an instant determination of operation status of the system by comparing the instant current information with the modeled current information.

Computer System and Method for Recommending an Operating Mode of an Asset

Disclosed herein are systems, devices, and methods related to assets and asset operating conditions. In particular, examples involve determining health metrics that estimate the operating health of an asset or a part thereof, determining recommended operating modes for assets, analyzing health metrics to determine variables that are associated with high health metrics, and modifying the handling of operating conditions that normally result in triggering of abnormal-condition indicators, among other examples.

Robotic testing device and method for more closely emulating human movements during robotic testing of mobile devices

A robotic testing device is provided for more closely emulating human movements during robotic testing of mobile devices by using multiple robotic implements to interact with a mobile device, and by facilitating movement of the mobile device during testing. The robotic testing device may facilitate use of multiple robotic implements configured to interact with a mobile device during testing of the mobile device. One or more of the multiple robotic implements may be configured to move simultaneously, in succession, separately, and/or otherwise interact with a mobile device during performance of a test command on the mobile device. Further, a holder of the mobile device may be configured to move during performance of a test command on the mobile device.

Apparatus and method for testing an airbag control unit

An apparatus for testing a vehicle airbag ECU is provided. The apparatus includes a support plate having a first surface for mounting the airbag ECU and a wheel rotatable about a rotational axis. An input chute is positioned above the wheel and configured to direct an aggregate to the wheel. A motor is connected to a power supply and drivingly connected to the wheel. A controller is programmed to operate the motor and to selectively vary a rotational speed of the motor and the wheel. The wheel is configured to project the aggregate to impact a second surface of the support plate that is opposite the first surface.

ANALYSIS SYSTEM

An analysis system includes detectors provided in an apparatus, first analysis devices each configured to generate processed data by performing predetermined processing on detection information from each of the detectors, and to evaluate an object to be evaluated based on the detection information from each of the detectors and on an evaluation pattern, and a second analysis device configured to update the evaluation pattern based on the processed data generated by each of the first analysis devices. 1. An analysis system , comprising:a detector provided in an apparatus;a first analysis device configured to generate processed data by performing predetermined processing on detection information from the detector, and to evaluate an object to be evaluated based on the detection information from the detector and on an evaluation pattern; anda second analysis device configured to update the evaluation pattern based on the processed data generated by the first analysis device.2. The analysis system according to claim 1 , whereinthe first analysis device is configured to evaluate the object to be evaluated based on the generated processed data and the evaluation pattern,the second analysis device is configured to update the evaluation pattern based on the processed data used in the evaluation performed by the first analysis device, andthe processed data is shared between the first analysis device and the second analysis device.3. The analysis system according to claim 1 , whereinthe detector is configured to detect vibration of the apparatus, andthe predetermined processing is frequency analysis for the detection information from the detector.4. The analysis system according to claim 1 , wherein the predetermined processing is processing of extracting specific information from the detection information from the detector.5. The analysis system according to claim 1 , wherein analyze a normal tendency pattern on an evaluation parameter relative to a reference parameter based ...

End of life detection for analyte sensors

Systems and methods for processing sensor data and end of life detection are provided. In some embodiments, a method for determining the end of life of a continuous analyte sensor includes evaluating a plurality of risk factors using an end of life function to determine an end of life status of the sensor and providing an output related to the end of life status of the sensor. The plurality of risk factors may be selected from the list including the number of days the sensor has been in use, whether there has been a decrease in signal sensitivity, whether there is a predetermined noise pattern, whether there is a predetermined oxygen concentration pattern, and error between reference BG values and EGV sensor values.

Test Barrier for Air Distribution System

A test barrier, a system incorporating the test barrier, and a method for using the same is disclosed herein. The test barrier is intended for use in testing that may be conducted on sections of an air distribution, HVAC, and other similar systems. The test barrier is comprised of a temporary test barrier portion and a gasket connection portion. The test barrier may be advantageously connected to a rip cord that enables easy removal of the test barrier upon completion of any testing.

Test facility for carrying out a fire stress test on a water flow valve

The invention relates to a test method for carrying out a fire claim test on a water flow valve and/or on a water flow valve system, in particular on a wet alarm valve and/or on a wet alarm valve station, as well as technical components to be used in this context and their use.

Actuator predictive system

An actuator system includes a piston-cylinder arrangement including a piston that is movable with respect to a cylinder. A first flow path is in fluid communication with the piston-cylinder arrangement and a second flow path is in fluid communication with the piston-cylinder arrangement. A control system is operable to fluidly connect the first flow path to a source of high-pressure fluid and to connect the second flow path to a drain to move the piston in a first direction. A pressure sensor is fluidly connected to the first flow path and is operable to measure sufficient pressure data during the movement of the piston to generate a pressure versus time curve. The control system is operable to compare the generated pressure versus time curve to a known standard pressure versus time curve stored in the control system to determine the condition of the piston-cylinder arrangement.

Test bench for wind turbines

WIRE HARNESS ANALYSIS DEVICE, WIRE HARNESS ANALYSIS METHOD, AND WIRE HARNESS ANALYSIS PROGRAM

A wire harness analyzing device of this invention includes an input means (411) that receives the input of numerical values to model electric wires of the wire harness and a fixture which is arranged on the jig board and which makes it possible to wire the wire harness on the jig board, and an output means (415) that displays the electric wire which is wired on the fixture based on information related to the electric wire which is obtained as the result of an operation based on an algorithm using values including the numerical values input into the input means (411) as initial values to prevent penetration between electric wires and penetration between an electric wire and the fixture.

КЛАПАН ЗАЩИТЫ ОТ ПЕРЕЛИВА ДЛЯ РЕЗЕРВУАРА ДЛЯ ХРАНЕНИЯ С ДИСТАНЦИОННЫМ ТЕСТИРОВАНИЕМ

Система (20) защиты от перелива для резервуара (94) для хранения включает в себя механизм (200) тестирования, выполненный с возможностью управления пользователем на впускном конце (80) сливной трубы (98), который может использоваться для проверки правильного функционирования клапана (34) без фактического наполнения резервуара. Механизм тестирования позволяет пользователю приводить в действие клапан (34) вручную, используя щуп (206), например, путем подъема поплавка (36), чтобы имитировать полный резервуар для хранения. Механизм тестирования может располагаться выше по потоку от клапана, чтобы облегчить осуществление операции тестирования без помех от корпуса клапана. Механизм может обеспечивать бесконтактные функциональные возможности, например, посредством магнитных исполнительных элементов (42, 44) на каждой стороне стенки сливной трубы, чтобы исключить потенциальные места утечки в механизме тестирования. Щуп (206) для приведения в действие механизма тестирования может иметь форму, задающую ...

СПОСОБ КОНТРОЛЯ ВЫПОЛНЕНИЯ ПРОТОКОЛА УПРАВЛЕНИЯ ПРИ РАЗРЫВЕ БУТЫЛОК, ПРЕДУСМОТРЕННОГО В УСТРОЙСТВЕ ДЛЯ НАПОЛНЕНИЯ ЕМКОСТЕЙ, И ПРИМЕНЯЕМАЯ ДЛЯ ЭТОГО ПРОВЕРОЧНАЯ ЕМКОСТЬ

Проверочная емкость (1) для контроля устройства для наполнения емкостей, при этом емкость (1) содержит: донышко (2); корпус (3), прикрепленный к донышку (2) и выполненный с возможностью перемещения относительно донышка (2) между первым, вытянутым, положением и вторым, сложенным, положением, при этом корпус (3) содержит впускное отверстие (8) для текучей среды, проходящее в камеру (9’) давления; фиксирующее средство (16), расположенное между корпусом (3) и донышком (2) и обеспечивающее фиксацию корпуса (3) в первом, вытянутом, положении относительно донышка (2); и средство (14) для приведения в действие, выполненное для выведения указанного фиксирующего средства (16) между донышком (2) и корпусом (3) из зацепления при повышении давления в камере (9’) давления с обеспечением тем самым перемещения корпуса (3) во второе, сложенное, положение относительно донышка (2). 2 н. и 5 з.п. ф-лы, 1 ил.

КОНТРОЛЬНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО И СПОСОБ ПРОВЕРКИ РАБОТОСПОСОБНОСТИ РАСПЫЛИТЕЛЬНОГО УСТРОЙСТВА ДЛЯ НАНЕСЕНИЯ ПОКРЫТИЯ

... 1. Контрольное устройство (10; 20; 100) для проверки работоспособности распылительного устройства (14; 24; 124) для нанесения покрытия, в частности лака в области автомобилестроения, содержащее: ! установочное устройство (11; 21; 121) для установки проверяемого распылительного устройства (14; 24; 124) в предварительно заданном рабочем положении; ! устройство (12; 22; 122) для подвода проверочного вещества, которое для подвода предварительно заданного распыляемого проверочного вещества (15; 25; 125) к установленному распылительному устройству (14; 24; 124) соединено с установочным устройством (11; 21; 121); и ! управляющее устройство (13; 23; 123) для осуществления проверочной эксплуатации установленного распылительного устройства (14; 24; 124) по предварительно заданной проверочной программе (400) для проверки предварительно заданной функции установленного распылительного устройства (14; 24; 124). ! 2. Контрольное устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что устройство (122) для подвода проверочного ...

СПОСОБ МОДЕЛИРОВАНИЯ ОПЕРАЦИЙ НЕРАЗРУШАЮЩЕГО КОНТРОЛЯ В РЕАЛЬНЫХ УСЛОВИЯХ С ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕМ СИНТЕТИЧЕСКИХ СИГНАЛОВ

... 1. Способ моделирования неразрушающего контроля при помощи по меньшей мере одного зонда, содержащий этапы, на которых:измеряют контролируемые параметры, в частности, связанные с положением указанного зонда в пространстве; игенерируют синтетические сигналы, соответствующие операции неразрушающего контроля;при этом измерение контролируемых параметров, связанных с положением указанного зонда в пространстве, осуществляют при помощи устройств, включающих в себя гироскопы.2. Способ по п.1, в котором указанное генерирование синтетических сигналов частично обусловлено конфигурацией, генерируемой генератором конфигурации, которая представляет собой виртуальный макет конструкции.3. Способ по п.2, в котором указанный виртуальный макет конструкции дополняют введением дефектов и/или изменением свойств конструктивных элементов.4. Способ по п.1, в котором указанные синтетические сигналы являются измеряемыми сигналами.5. Способ по п.1, в котором указанные синтетические сигналы являются измеряемыми и изменяемыми ...

Testvorrichtung für Bohrhämmer

Testvorrichtung für schlagende Bohrmaschinen oder Bohrhämmer mit einem Ersatzuntergrund, umfassend eine in eine axiale Richtung orientiere Aufreihung von Komponenten, umfassend eine axial drehbare Schlag- und Drehmomenteinleitung (1), Mittel (2, 3, 4, 15) zur Einleitung eines Brems- oder eines Antriebsmoment in die Drehmomenteinleitung, ein Festkörperdämpfungselement (5, 6) sowie einen Kraftsensor (7) zur Erfassung von Kräften in axialer Richtung.

Drive device operating and diagnosing method for rear flap of motor vehicle, involves comparing reference value indicating proper functioning of friction clutch with actual value indicating friction torque, and evaluating comparison result

The method involves storing a reference value in a memory (4a) of a controller (4), where the reference value indicates proper functioning of a friction clutch (2) of a drive device (1), and the controller moves a movable component i.e. rear flap (3), of a vehicle between a closed position and an opened position. An actual value indicating friction torque of the friction clutch is determined, and the reference value is compared with the actual value. The result of the comparison of the reference value and the actual value is evaluated.

Servicegerät für Klimaanlagen

Ventildiagnoseverfahren und Ventildiagnosevorrichtung

Es wird ein Diagnoseverfahren zur adäquaten Vorhersage einer Zustandsänderung eines Ventils mit einem einfachen Aufbau geschaffen. Das Ventildiagnoseverfahren umfasst: Berechnen eines Werts einer ersten Änderungsrate - in Bezug auf einen vorbestimmten Schadensindex während der Referenzdatenerfassung - des vorbestimmten Schadensindex während der Diagnose; Berechnen eines Werts einer zweiten Änderungsrate - in Bezug auf einen quadratischen Mittelwert, der aus einer Differenz zwischen vorhergesagten Wellenformdaten von Schwingungen während der Referenzdatenerfassung und Schwingungsdaten, die als Referenz dienen, berechnet wird - eines quadratischen Mittelwerts, der aus einer Differenz zwischen vorhergesagten Wellenformdaten von Schwingungen während der Diagnose und Schwingungsdaten während der Diagnose berechnet wird; Anordnen eines Eintrags eines Diagnoseergebnisses auf Grundlage eines Werts der ersten Änderungsrate, die berechnet wird, und eines Werts der zweiten Änderungsrate, die berechnet ...

Verfahren sowie Prüfanordnung zur Funktionsprüfung einer Sitzbelegungserkennung eines Fahrzeugsitzes

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Funktionsprüfung einer Sitzbelegungserkennung eines Fahrzeugsitzes (11), bei der eine elektronische Fahrzeug-Steuereinheit (7) mit einem im Fahrzeugsitz (11) verbauten Sensorelement (5) in Signalverbindung ist, wobei das Sensorelement (5) bei einer auf die Sitzfläche (9) des Fahrzeugsitzes (1) wirkenden Druckbeaufschlagung eines Sitzbelegung erkennt und ein entsprechendes Belegungssignal (B) erzeugt und zur elektronischen Steuereinheit (7) leitet. Erfindungsgemäß drückt bei der Funktionsprüfung eine Stelleinheit (17) einen, den Fahrzeuginsassen nachbildenden Prüfkörper (19) mit einer vorgegebenen, das Insassengewicht nachbildenden Prüfkraft (F) auf die Sitzfläche (9) des Fahrzeugsitzes (1). Eine elektronische Prüfeinheit (15) ist in Signalverbindung mit dem Sensorelement (5) und prüft, ob ein vom Sensorelement (5) erzeugtes Belegungssignal (B) vorliegt.

A system and method for testing transducer elements of an acoustic probe

Failure rate estimation from multiple failure mechanisms

Computerised estimation of the reliability at normal operating conditions of a system, e.g. any product, equipment, building construction, material, mechanical device, network, aeronautic or medical equipment etc, is achieved by simulation modelling using multiple failure models and the results of accelerated failure batch tests. The accelerated failure batch tests may be high temperature overstressed life, HTOL, tests. Multiple failure mechanisms such as dielectric breakdown (TDDB) or temperature instability (NBTI), are selected and estimated to cause failures as time events during use of the system. The failure mechanisms are modelled by failure rate models which include respective adjustable parameters which are unknown parameters in the failure rate models that are estimated or derived from the accelerated testing data which is tabulated for each batch during the accelerated failure rate tests. The models are simultaneously fit to the accelerated failure data to provide values of the ...

Simulation apparatus

Testing a vehicle

An apparatus and method are disclosed for testing a modular vehicle (100, fig 1) comprising a plurality of modules 102,103,104, the apparatus being configured to: display a user interface 130 for selecting at least one of the plurality of modules to be tested; receive a user command selecting at least one of the plurality modules to be tested, via the user interface; and test the selected at least one of the plurality of modules in response to the user command being received.

Actuator testing

A method of assessing the quality of a sstem comprising a wiper blade and the surface of a windscreen

A method of assessing the quality of a system comprising a wiper blade and the surface of a windscreen (1) by optically observing the diffusion, reflection and diffraction of light by residues of washing fluid remaining in the wiping field during the wiping operation. A light source (2) which is scattered, reflected and diffracted by the said residues is detected by an image sensor (3) and the place and time dependence thus determined are evaluated by analogue and digital electronics for the purpose of assessing the quality of the wiper blade or the quality of the surface of the screen. ...

Method and apparatus for diagnosing residual life of rolling element bearing

METHODS RELATING TO DESIGNING WELLBORE STRENGTHENING FLUIDS

Abstract Generally, assessing the properties of a plug comprising wellbore strengthening materials may enable the design of more efficient wellbore strengthening additives and fluids because the properties of the plug may translate to the near wellbore strengthening effect of the wellbore strengthening materials of the plug. Assessing such properties may involve applying a differential pressure to a plug formed in a passageway of a tool comprising at least one sensor proximal to the passageway plug, and then measuring at least one attribute selected from the group consisting of a normal plug pressure, a normal plug displacement, and any combination thereof with the at least one sensor.

SYSTEM, METHOD, AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING CHARACTERISTICS OF A FIRE, SMOKE, THERMAL OR WATER BARRIER DEVICE

A system, method, and apparatus for monitoring characteristics of a fire, smoke, thermal and/or water barrier device provided in or on a barrier. The monitored characteristics can be used to identify whether the barrier device is installed correctly or is no longer installed correctly and/or to identify conditions associated with use of the barrier device when installed, including at least one of a temperature associated with the barrier device, presence of water in the barrier device, air flow associated with the barrier device, stress and strains placed on the barrier device, and occupied inner volume (including an amount of change) of the barrier device.

MESH NETWORK ROUTING BASED ON AVAILABILITY OF ASSETS

Disclosed herein are systems, devices, and methods related to assets and predictive models and corresponding workflows that are related to updating a routing table. In particular, examples involve based on a predictive model, determining that a given asset of a plurality of assets in a mesh network is likely to be unavailable within a given period of time in the future and in response to the determining, causing a routing configuration for at least one other asset in the mesh network to be updated.

AN ENHANCED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONDUCTING PCA ANALYSIS ON DATA SIGNALS

Systems and methods.relating to fault detection and diagnosis. Signals received from sensors are first filtered to remove noise and are then analyzed using wavelet packet transform (WPT) based PCA. The results of the PCA analysis are then automatically classified to thereby quickly and easily determine what issues there may be in a finished product or in a machine being monitored.

MACHINE PROTECTION AND DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS AND METHODS

One or more embodiments of the disclosure pertain to a protection and diagnostic system that can generate a trip/alarm signal by executing a diagnostic procedure upon a machine that includes a rotating part. The diagnostic procedure can include using sensors to obtain performance parameters of various tagged critical and/or less critical sub-systems of the machine when the rotating part is rotating; determining, in real time, a system performance index of the machine based on the performance parameters; using a protection model to determine a sub-system performance index associated with at least one tagged sub-system of the machine; determining an asset health index based on combining the system performance index and the sub-system performance index; and generating the trip/alarm signal when the asset health index exceeds a threshold value. The protection system can include a protection device configured to receive the trip signal and execute a protective action upon the machine.

SCALE-UP DEVICE FOR TESTING BIT BALLING CHARACTERISTICS

An apparatus and method for testing the effects of mud chemistry and bit design on bit balling is disclosed The apparatus includes a replica bit coupled to a rotary drive and having at least one nozzle, a test container, a test formation located within the test container through which the replica bit will be drive, wherein the test formation includes a plurality of layers of pre-manufactured cuttings The apparatus further includes a lifting device applying a force to the bottom of the container to drive the test formation into the replica bit while the replica bit is rotating, a second container within which is a drilling fluid, and a pump for communicating drilling fluid from the container through a conduit to the replica bit.

UNINHABITED TEST CITY

A full scale uninhabited test facility is configured for building modular man made structures, evaluating modular man made structures, evaluating use of modular man made structures, and/or for other purposes. The structures may be located in a user configurable simulated environment. One or more structures may be configured to simulate use by inhabitants in a simulated environment. After testing, the constructed structure(s) may remain where built in the simulated environment(s) until such time as another user may reconfigure the environments or structures. As additional structures are built and/or modified, new and old structures may operate side by side, generating opportunity, for example, to test new and/or different technology on the same structures.

ACTUATOR PREDICTIVE SYSTEM

An actuator system includes a piston-cylinder arrangement including a piston that is movable with respect to a cylinder. A first flow path is in fluid communication with the piston-cylinder arrangement and a second flow path is in fluid communication with the piston-cylinder arrangement. A control system is operable to fluidly connect the first flow path to a source of high-pressure fluid and to connect the second flow path to a drain to move the piston in a first direction. A pressure sensor is fluidly connected to the first flow path and is operable to measure sufficient pressure data during the movement of the piston to generate a pressure versus time curve. The control system is operable to compare the generated pressure versus time curve to a known standard pressure versus time curve stored in the control system to determine the condition of the piston-cylinder arrangement.

METHOD OF MEASURING EQUIPMENT PERFORMANCE AND DEVICE THEREFOR

A device for measuring equipment performance having one or more sensors that measure functionality of equipment without interactive communication between the sensors and equipment. The one or more sensors generate and transmit data related to functionality of the equipment to a microprocessor. The microprocessor contains an algorithm that converts the data related to functionality of the equipment into equipment utilization metrics. These equipment utilization metrics are transmitted by a transmitter to an equipment operator.

EFFICIENT HEALTH MANAGEMENT, DIAGNOSIS AND PROGNOSIS OF A MACHINE

Mechanisms for generating an analysis result about a machine (14) are provided. A device generates a first health management (HM) analysis result regarding a machine based on real-time first sensor information received during a first period of time and on a first version HM analytic model. The device provides, to an off-board device, a plurality of sensor information comprising the real-time first sensor information and that is generated during the first period of time. The device receives a second version HM analytic model that is based at least in part on the plurality of sensor information and fault information that identifies actual faults that have occurred on the machine (14). The device generates a second HM analysis result regarding the machine (14) based on real-time second sensor information received during a second period of time and on the second version HM analytic model.

METHOD OF DETECTING VIOLATIONS NORMAL STROKE DRILLING

METHODS, WITH RATIO OF DEVELOPMENT OF FLUID MEDIA FOR HARDENING WELL BORE

Device for detecting oil-gas isolation effect

Method and system for detection of faults in pump assembly via handheld communication device

Water closet testing member recycling device

Stable manufacturing efficiency generating method and system

Overfill prevention valve for storage tank with remote testing

Coal bulk material circulation transfer experiment system

The actuator prediction system

The measuring device of the process automation technology

Under the conditions used for whole-based on two-dimensional orthogonal interferometer of the passive direction-finding test method

Method for calibrating a force constant of a motorized stage used for supporting and moving a workpiece

Methods are disclosed for calibrating a force constant of a movable stage. In an exemplary method, in first and second preliminary pre-stepping motions of the stage, a baseline force and a calibration force, respectively, as exerted by the stage are measured. From a force-variation ratio of the baseline force and calibration force an inverse closed loop factor is estimated. In at least one subsequent pre-stepping motion of the stage before a respective use of the stage for holding an object, a residual force-variation ratio is estimated, a force-compensation factor is updated from the residual force-variation ratio, and a respective force-variation coefficient is determined from the force-compensation factor.

Hinge durability testing device

A hinge durability testing device for testing the durability of a hinge hinging a cover with a main body, includes a main body holder holding the main body, a cover holder holding the cover, the cover holder hinged to the main body holder, the cover holder comprising two support rods and a connecting rod; each support rod comprising a first surface facing the other support rod, and a second surface adjacent to the first surface; each first surface defining a first sliding groove, and each second surface defining a second sliding groove comminuting with corresponding first sliding groove; two connecting elements, each connecting element located on one end of the connecting rod and slidably mounted in one of the first sliding grooves; a plurality of locking elements, each locking element retained on one of the connecting elements and slidably mounted in one of the second sliding grooves.

Methods and devices for testing blow-out panels

Blow-out testing devices which include a box-like housing defining two contiguous inner chambers communicating directly with one another through an inner aperture which is closable by applying a blow-out panel thereupon are provided. In such devices at least one of the two chambers is provided with a hermetically closable door. Both chambers are pressurized and sealed. Opening the door, an instant pressure drop is caused in one of the two chambers. The pressure within the other chamber causes the panel to break. Methods for blow-out testing are also provided.

Evaluating Sprinkler Head Performance within a Turf Irrigation System

Systems and methods for evaluating individual sprinkler head performance within a turf irrigation system are disclosed. 1. A method of evaluating irrigation system performance , the irrigation system including sprinkler heads , the method comprising:collecting data about a turf site, the data including soil moisture data, turf quality data, soil compaction data, and sprinkler head location data;generating a performance score for the individual sprinkler heads using a computing device, the performance score being based at least in part on the soil moisture data, turf quality data, and soil compaction data for a region of the turf site surrounding the respective sprinkler head; andidentifying one or more of the sprinkler heads as potentially underperforming using the performance scores for the sprinkler heads.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein collecting data comprises measuring the data at the turf site using a mobile data collection vehicle.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the region of the turf site is a portion of the turf site that is within a predetermined distance from the respective sprinkler head.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein generating a performance score comprises evaluating a soil moisture uniformity for the region claim 1 , evaluating a soil moisture distribution pattern and magnitude for the region claim 1 , and evaluating a directional variation for the region.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein generating a performance score further comprises evaluating turf quality within the region claim 4 , and evaluating soil compaction within the region.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein generating a performance score further comprises performing a directional variation analysis by dividing the region into a plurality of concentric circles surrounding the respective sprinkler head claim 1 , further dividing the region into quadrants having boundaries in the compass directions of North claim 1 , South claim 1 , West claim 1 , and East claim 1 , and evaluating ...

DEVICE FOR MEASURING DROPLET MASS FLUX DISTRIBUTIONS TO TEST SPRAY INJECTION SYSTEM AND THE MEASURING METHOD

A technology to measure the mass flux distribution of liquid spray to evaluate droplet dispersion of a spray device for liquids such as fuel, paints, or coating agents, is disclosed. The apparatus for measuring spray mass flux to evaluate the droplet dispersion of the spray device includes a liquid spraying part including a spray nozzle to spray liquid, a spray collecting part to collect the liquid sprayed from the liquid spraying part, a transfer tube to transfer the liquid collected in the spray collecting part, a multi-cylinder part including a plurality of cylinders to receive the liquid collected in the spray collecting part, a movable mass measurement part to measure amass of each cylinder of the multi-cylinder part, and a mass flux calculating part to calculate a distribution graph of mass flux of the sprayed liquid. 1. An apparatus for measuring spray mass flux to evaluate droplet dispersion of a spray device , the apparatus comprising:a liquid spraying part including a spray nozzle to spray liquid;a spray collecting part collecting the liquid sprayed from the liquid spraying part;a transfer tube transferring the liquid collected in the spray collecting part;a multi-cylinder part including a plurality of cylinders accommodating one end of the transfer tube therein to receive the liquid collected in the spray collecting part;a movable mass measurement part measuring a mass of each cylinder of the multi-cylinder part; anda mass flux calculating part linked with the spray collecting part and the movable mass measurement part to calculate a distribution graph of mass flux of the sprayed liquid.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the spray collecting part includes a plurality of lattice cells or a plurality of tubes claim 1 , and is provided at a lower portion thereof with a flux loss preventing plate to prevent liquid claim 1 , which is not introduced into the lattice cells or the tubes claim 1 , from flowing out.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , further ...

ACTUATOR PREDICTIVE SYSTEM

An actuator system includes a piston-cylinder arrangement including a piston that is movable with respect to a cylinder. A first flow path is in fluid communication with the piston-cylinder arrangement and a second flow path is in fluid communication with the piston-cylinder arrangement. A control system is operable to fluidly connect the first flow path to a source of high-pressure fluid and to connect the second flow path to a drain to move the piston in a first direction. A pressure sensor is fluidly connected to the first flow path and is operable to measure sufficient pressure data during the movement of the piston to generate a pressure versus time curve. The control system is operable to compare the generated pressure versus time curve to a known standard pressure versus time curve stored in the control system to determine the condition of the piston-cylinder arrangement. 1. An actuator system comprising:a piston-cylinder arrangement including a piston that is movable with respect to a cylinder;a first flow path in fluid communication with the piston-cylinder arrangement;a second flow path in fluid communication with the piston-cylinder arrangement;a control system operable to fluidly connect the first flow path to a source of high-pressure fluid and to connect the second flow path to a drain to move the piston in a first direction;a pressure sensor fluidly connected to the first flow path and operable to measure sufficient pressure data during the movement of the piston to generate a pressure versus time curve, the control system operable to compare the generated pressure versus time curve to a known standard pressure versus time curve stored in the control system to determine the condition of the piston-cylinder arrangement.2. The actuator system of claim 1 , wherein the cylinder defines an internal space and wherein the piston divides the internal space into a first side in fluid communication with the first flow path and a second side in fluid ...

METHOD OF SIMULATING OPERATIONS OF NON-DESTRUCTIVE TESTING UNDER REAL CONDITIONS USING SYNTHETIC SIGNALS

A method of simulating non-destructive testing with the aid of at least one probe. The method comprises the steps of measuring inspection parameters, in particular related to the position of the probe in space and generating synthetic signals corresponding to a non-destructive testing operation. 112-. (canceled)13. A method of stimulating non-destructive testing using at least one probe , comprising the steps of:measuring inspection parameters linked to a position of said probe in the space by a measurement device comprising gyroscopes; andgenerating synthetic signals corresponding to an operation of a non-destructive testing of a structure.14. The method of claim 13 , further comprising the step of partially conditioning the synthetic signals by a configuration generated by a configuration generator comprising a virtual model of the structure.15. The method of claim 14 , further comprising the step of introducing defects or modifying properties of structure elements to complete said virtual model of the structure.16. The method of claim 13 , wherein said synthetic signals are measured signals.17. The method of claim 13 , wherein said synthetic signals are measured and modified signals.18. The method of claim 17 , further comprising the step of modifying said signals according to at least one of the following: a weighting claim 17 , a time-based amplification claim 17 , or a transfer function.19. The method of claim 13 , further comprising the step of simulating or modeling said synthetic signals.20. The method of claim 13 , further comprising the step of combining measured signals and simulated/modeled signals to provide said synthetic signals.21. The method of claim 16 , further comprising the step of measuring said synthetic signals on concerned areas of the structure considering real positioning information of said probe in the space.22. The method of claim 16 , further comprising the step of measuring said synthetic signals on concerned areas of the structure ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REAL TIME ENHANCING OF THE OPERATION OF A FLUID TRANSPORT PIPELINE

A real time method and dynamic logic-based system for enhancing the operation of a pipeline network is disclosed. The system and method perform monitoring of the operation of a pipeline network, generate alarms in response to differing levels of destabilized pipeline operations, manage the generation of alarms based upon known operating events and operating conditions, diagnose potential source of the detected destabilized events and manage the operation of the pipeline. 1. A method of real time monitoring a pipeline network to identify possible destabilizing events in the pipeline network , comprising:establishing a pressure loss profile for a normal fluid driver shutdown in the pipeline network;deenergizing a fluid driver within the pipeline network;sensing one or more pressure waves within the pipeline network at predetermined locations within the pipeline network;using high speed chronological monitoring, determining that the deenergizing occurred after the one or more pressure waves was sensed;establishing a pressure loss profile for the sensed one or more pressure waves and subsequent deenergizing;integrating the area under the pressure loss profile for the sensed one or more pressure waves and subsequent deenergizing;comparing the area under the pressure loss profile for the sensed one or more pressure waves and subsequent deenergizing to the area under the established pressure loss profile for a normal fluid driver shutdown;generating an alarm when the area under the pressure loss profile for the sensed one or more pressure waves and subsequent deenergizing is less than an acceptable area.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the pressure loss profile is an empirically determined pressure loss profile.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the pressure loss profile for a normal fluid driver shutdown is automatically adjusted based upon at least one of the current operating mode claim 1 , current operating conditions and current operating events. ...

PRODUCT INSPECTION DEVICE, PRODUCT INSPECTION METHOD, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM

A product inspection device and method for correctly calculating consumer and producer risks irrespective of the type of distribution of products. A characteristic value representing a predetermined product characteristic is measured for each product as a product measurement value, and a standard deviation of measurement variations in measurement results is calculated as a measurement value standard deviation. The products are determined to be conforming based on whether the measured product measurement value falls within a range of a product standard. Consumer and producer risks are calculated based on the measurement variations. The calculated consumer and producer risks are respectively and successively added up and it is determined whether the number of products having undergone the adding have reached a predetermined number. If so, the added up consumer risk and producer risk are divided by the number of products to calculate a final consumer risk and a final producer risk. 1. A product inspection device for inspecting a plurality of products , the product inspection device comprising:a measuring unit configured to measure as a product measurement value a characteristic value for each of the plurality of products that represents a predetermined characteristic of the plurality of products;a measurement value standard deviation calculating unit configured to calculate a standard deviation of measurement variations in measurement results of the measuring unit;a determining unit configured to determine, based on a product standard defining an upper limit value and a lower limit value of the characteristic values for determining conformity/defectiveness of the plurality of products, whether each of the plurality of products is a conforming article based on whether the respective measured product measurement value falls within a range between the upper limit value and the lower limit value;a risk calculating unit configure to calculate, based on the calculated ...

Test device of universal nail/screw holding power

A test device of universal nail/screw holding power is provided. The device is capable of penetrating a nail/screw into a test piece at any angle and positioning the test piece on which a nail/screw is penetrated at any angle to test the nail/screw holding power. The device includes a base, two opposite supporting plates, two coaxial disks, an upper bearing plate, a lower bearing plate, a side bearing plate, a through groove, a trapezoid slot, and a plurality of trapezoid bolts on the same circumference. When the disk is turned, at least one trapezoid bolt is stretch into the trapezoid slot; when the at least one trapezoid bolt engages with the trapezoid slot and then is tightened up, the at least one trapezoid bolt and the trapezoid slot cooperatively limit the turn of the disk.

BOARD PRODUCTION MONITORING DEVICE AND BOARD PRODUCTION MONITORING METHOD

A board production monitoring device for monitoring a production state of a board production device, including: a database section which consecutively obtains and stores production state data from the board production device; a transition graph display section which displays a transition graph showing a time-series change at least at a part of the production state data; a condition change input section which inputs condition change data which shows a change point of a production condition of the board production device and includes generation time information of the change point; and a condition change display section which displays at least the generation time information of the change point of the condition change data, at a time-series corresponding position in the transition graph, is provided. 1. A board production monitoring device for monitoring a production state of a board production device which produces a board on which multiple electronic components are mounted , the device comprising:a database section which consecutively obtains and stores production state data related to the production state from the board production device;a transition graph display section which displays a transition graph showing a time-series change at least at a part of the production state data stored in the database section;a condition change input section which inputs condition change data which is condition change data showing a change point of a production condition of the board production device and includes generation time information of the change point; anda condition change display section which displays at least the generation time information of the change point of the condition change data, at a time-series corresponding position in the transition graph.2. The board production monitoring device according to claim 1 ,wherein an operation of an operator is included in the change point of the production condition of the board production device, and information of finish ...

METHOD FOR PERFORMING VIBRATION DETECTION ON A MACHINE TOOL

A method for performing vibration detection on a feed system of a machine tool is implemented by a detecting device, and includes: calculating a target frequency range associated with a rotation speed of the machine tool; detecting vibration of the feed system in a static state; calculating a smoothed signal according to detected result, the smoothed signal including a plurality of noise amplitude values distributed across the target frequency range; identifying a measurement frequency that corresponds with a smallest one of the noise amplitude values; calculating a suggested rotation speed based on the measurement frequency; and detecting vibration of the feed system rotating at the suggested rotation speed. 1211211221222121. A method for performing vibration detection on a machine tool () , the method being implemented by a detecting device () that includes a microprocessor () and a vibration detector () , the machine tool () including a feed system () and a motor () connected to the feed system () , the feed system () including a number of rotational components , the method comprising steps of:{'b': 12', '2', '2', '2, 'a) calculating, by the microprocessor (), a target frequency range associated with a rotation speed of the machine tool (), the rotation speed of the machine tool () having a maximum value specified by an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the machine tool ();'}{'b': 11', '21', '21, 'b) detecting, by the vibration detector (), vibration of the feed system () attributed to ambient noise when the feed system () is in a static state;'}{'b': 12', '21, 'c) calculating, by the microprocessor (), a smoothed signal according to detected result of the vibration of the feed system () detected in step b), the smoothed signal including a plurality of noise amplitude values distributed across the target frequency range;'}{'b': '12', 'd) identifying, by the microprocessor (), a frequency within the target frequency range that corresponds with a smallest ...

Performance evaluation apparatus and performance evaluation method for wearable motion assistance device

A performance evaluation apparatus and performance evaluation method capable of efficiently evaluating the performance of a wearable motion assistance device is provided, which assists motions of a wearer's lower back part. In a state where the wearable motion assistance device is secured and mounted on both femur links and a trunk link, torque acting on an axis line of a pitch direction relative to the trunk link for each hip joint is detected while controlling driving forces by first and second driving sources so that a posture of the trunk link and rotation angles of each hip joint and each knee joint virtually match motions of the lower back part of the wearer; and performance of an assist force by the wearable motion assistance device is evaluated based on a detection result of the torque according to drive control of the first and second driving sources.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BACKFLOW PREVENTER TESTING MANAGEMENT

Systems and methods are described for performing, verifying, and managing testing of backflow preventers. A method can include aspects directed toward confirming proper performance of tests on a backflow preventer by interrogating an inspector's location and credentials before producing test results. Systems are described to perform aspects of such methods. Further, a mobile device is provided for use by an inspector, the mobile device being directed toward confirming proper performance of tests on a backflow preventer. Aspects can also relate to the management of data related to the tests and backflow preventers. 1. A method for testing a backflow preventer , comprising:authenticating a tester to produce a tester authentication result;identifying a backflow preventer using a unique backflow preventer identifier;recording at least an inspection result of testing of the backflow preventer;communicating at least the inspection result to a server based at least in part on one or more of the tester authentication result and the unique backflow preventer identifier.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:determining a backflow preventer location;determining a tester location; andconfirming a tester is located within a range of the backflow preventer location to produce a tester location result,wherein communicating at least the inspection result to a server is further based at least in part on the tester location result.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising detecting attachment to the backflow preventer of a testing apparatus associated with the tester to produce an attachment result claim 1 , wherein communicating at least the inspection result to a server is further based at least in part on the attachment result.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising generating a report using at least the inspection result.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising transmitting the report to a third party.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the tester ...

WATER DAMAGE MITIGATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD

A water damage mitigation management server includes a transceiver, an electronic data storage, and a processor. The transceiver is operable to transmit and receive communications over at least a portion of a network. The processor is configured to receive and cause to be displayed chamber dimension data, water damage data, and dehumidifier data. The processor is further configured to, using at least the chamber dimension data and the water damage data, calculate and caused to be displayed a required quantity of water to be removed from the chamber over a given period of time. The processor is further configured to determine and cause to be displayed whether the required quantity of water to be removed is greater than, less than, or approximately equal to an expected quantity of water to be removed by the chosen dehumidifier over the given period of time. 1. A water damage mitigation management server comprising:a transceiver operable to transmit and receive communications over at least a portion of a network;an electronic data storage; anda processor cooperatively operable with the transceiver and the electronic data storage, the processor being configured to chamber dimension data, including dimensions of one or more rooms in a chamber in which water damage has occurred,', 'water damage data, including a category of water and a class of the water, which defines a type of damage that has occurred in the chamber, and', 'dehumidifier data, including a model type and a rating of a chosen dehumidifier to be used in removing water from the chamber;, 'receive and cause to be displayed'}using at least the chamber dimension data and the water damage data, calculate and caused to be displayed a required quantity of water to be removed from the chamber over a given period of time; anddetermine and cause to be displayed whether the required quantity of water to be removed is greater than, less than, or approximately equal to an expected quantity of water to be removed by the ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY EXAMINING MILKING MACHINE

The present invention relates to an apparatus for automatically examining a milking machine, which can check an abnormality or damage to the milking machine in real time during a milking operation. The apparatus for automatically examining the milking machine (), according to the present invention, comprises: a first vacuum sensor () for measuring a vacuum pressure which is transferred through a first vacuum hose (); a second vacuum sensor () for measuring a vacuum pressure which is transferred through a second vacuum hose (); a memory portion () to which a milking machine status analysis program () for determining an abnormality in a pulsator () or in a milk unit () by analyzing data with respect to a waveform of the vacuum pressure that is measured through the first vacuum sensor () and the second vacuum sensor (); a display portion () for displaying analysis result data which is analyzed by the milking machine status analysis program (); and a control portion () for controlling interaction and the flow of signals between the first vacuum sensor (), the second vacuum sensor (), the memory portion (), and the display portion. 132-. (canceled)33. An apparatus for automatically examining a milking machine , the apparatus comprising:a first vacuum sensor configured to measure a vacuum pressure transferred through a first vacuum hose;a second vacuum sensor configured to measure a vacuum pressure transferred through a second vacuum hose;a memory part in which a milking machine state analysis program configured to analyze data of a waveform of the vacuum pressure measured by each of the first and second vacuum sensors and determine an abnormality of a pulsator or an abnormality of a milk unit is stored;a display part configured to display result data analyzed by the milking machine state analysis program; and (a) measuring a current air pressure;', '(b) performing a zero pressure calibration of the first vacuum sensor and the second vacuum sensor according to a ...

EQUIPMENT CONTROL BASED ON FAILURE DETERMINATION

In some examples, a computing device may generate simulated data based on a physical model of equipment. For example, the simulated data may include a plurality of probability distributions of a plurality of degrees of failure, respectively, for at least one failure mode of the equipment. In addition, the computing device may receive sensor data indicating a measured metric of the equipment. The computing device may compare the received sensor data with the simulated data to determine a failure mode and a degree of failure of the equipment. At least partially based on the determined failure mode and degree of failure of the equipment, the computing device may send at least one of a notification or a control signal. 1. A system comprising:one or more processors; and receiving a physical model of an equipment including a brake;', 'generating simulated data corresponding to braking times for the brake based on the physical model, the simulated data including a plurality of probability distributions of a plurality of degrees of failure, respectively, for at least one failure mode of the brake;', 'receiving sensor data including at least one measured metric indicating a condition of the brake;', 'comparing the sensor data with the simulated data to determine a failure mode and a degree of failure of the brake; and', 'sending a control signal for controlling the equipment based at least in part on the determined failure mode and degree of failure of the brake., 'one or more non-transitory computer-readable media maintaining executable instructions, which, when executed by the one or more processors, program the one or more processors to perform operations comprising2. The system as recited in claim 1 , further comprising:determining a difference between the simulated data and historical data corresponding to the brake; andbased at least partially on the difference, normalizing the received sensor data prior to comparing the received sensor data with the simulated data.3. ...

DIAGNOSTIC APPARATUS, DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM, DIAGNOSTIC METHOD, AND RECORDING MEDIUM

A diagnostic apparatus includes: a receiver to receive, from a diagnosis target device, context information corresponding to a current operation on the target device and tool information regarding a tool being used for the current operation on the target device, the context information corresponding to the current operation being one of a plurality of items of context information that have been determined by respective types of a plurality of types of operation applicable to the target device; and circuitry to obtain detection information of a physical quantity varying with the current operation on the target device, and to determine a level of degradation of the tool being used, using the detection information and a model corresponding to a combination of the received context information and the received tool information, the model being specified from one or more models respectively corresponding to available combinations of context information and tool information using the received combination of context information and tool information. 1. A diagnostic apparatus comprising:a receiver to receive, from a diagnosis target device, context information corresponding to a current operation on the target device and tool information regarding a tool being used for the current operation on the target device, the context information corresponding to the current operation being one of a plurality of items of context information that have been determined by respective types of a plurality of types of operation applicable to the target device; and obtain detection information of a physical quantity varying with the current operation on the target device; and', 'determine a level of degradation of the tool being used, using the detection information and a model corresponding to a combination of the received context information and the received tool information, the model being specified from one or more models respectively corresponding to available combinations of context ...

Keyboard circuit board testing system

A testing system is provided for testing a keyboard circuit board. The keyboard circuit board includes plural light emitters and plural light receivers. The keyboard circuit board testing system includes a first fixture, a second fixture and a computing device. The first fixture includes plural first recesses. The plural light emitters and the plural light receivers are accommodated within the first recesses. The second fixture includes plural test switches. The computing device is electrically connected with the keyboard circuit board, and executes a test program. The keyboard circuit board is clamped between the first fixture and the second fixture. The test program controls the plural light emitters to emit light beams to the corresponding light receivers. The test switches selectively interrupt or conduct optical paths of the light beams. The test program measures voltage changes of the light receivers, and generates a test record.

E-cigarette actuator

A device having a cavity configured to receive or to hold an e-cigarette, which includes a push-hold button to actuate vapor generation and/or formation. The device further comprises an automatic plunger capable of pressing the push-hold button based upon a command. The plunger may receive the command from a controller or alternatively from the airflow caused by the puff. A mechanism configured for positioning the automatic plunger proximate to the push-hold button is also incorporated into the device. 1. An actuator system comprising:a housing;a cavity configured to hold an e-cigarette comprises a push-hold button, the push button being configured to actuate a heating element of the e-cigarette for initiating vapor formation;an automatic plunger configured for pressing the push-hold button upon receiving a command from a controller; anda mechanism configured for positioning the automatic plunger proximate to the said push-hold button.2. The actuator system of claim 1 , and further comprising:a sensor configured to sense the movement of air within the housing and to generate a signal indicative of air movement; andwherein the controller is configured to actuate the automatic plunger to press the push-hold button upon receiving the signal indicative of air movement.3. The actuator system of claim 1 , wherein the plunger is configured for movement and wherein said movement is in the range of approximately 0.2 mm to 10 mm.4. The actuator system of claim 1 , and further comprising a mechanism configured to utilize a signal external to the device to actuate the plunger.5. A method of actuating a device for vapor formation comprising:providing a housing having a cavity configured to hold an e-cigarette comprising a push-hold button configured to actuate a heating element for vapor formation;positioning the e-cigarette in the cavity;providing an automatic plunger configured for pressing the push-hold button upon receiving a command from a controller; andwherein the device ...

HEAT EXCHANGER TESTING DEVICE

An apparatus and a process for testing fluid from a heat exchanger. A first fluid from a heat exchanger to be tested is passed through a test heat exchanger. A second, heat transfer fluid, is in the test heat exchanger. The second fluid is heated with a heater so that a temperature in the test heat exchanger can be controlled, for example, to so that conditions in the heat exchanger are close to the conditions in the heat exchanger. After a period of time, the test heat exchanger can be removed and inspected, tested, or both. Also, multiple test heat exchangers may be used to test various process conditions. Additionally, the test heat exchangers may include different materials to test various materials. An outer portion of the test heat exchanger may be at least semi-transparent. 1. A device for testing a fluid from a heat exchanger , the device comprising:a test heat exchanger comprising a first inlet configured to receive the fluid from the heat exchanger, a first outlet for the fluid to the heat exchanger, a second inlet configured to receive a heat transfer fluid, and, a second outlet for the heat transfer fluid, wherein the fluid from the heat exchanger and the heat transfer fluid are isolated fluidically within the test heat exchanger;a heater in communication with the test heat exchanger, the heater configured to heat the heat transfer fluid; and,a skid, wherein the test heat exchanger and the heater are disposed on the skid.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the test heat exchanger comprises a shell with at least one tube inside of the shell.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the fluid from the heat exchanger flows inside of the at least one tube of the test heat exchanger and the heat transfer fluid flows outside of the at least one tube.4. The device of claim 2 , wherein the heat transfer fluid flows inside of the at least one tube of the test heat exchanger and the fluid from the heat exchanger flows outside of the at least one tube of the test heat ...

PLANT INSTRUMENT STATUS COLLECTION SYSTEM

Provided is a plant instrument status collection system making it possible to more accurately manage operation information for plant instruments. A plant equipment status collection system according to the present invention comprises detection apparatuses, a portable terminal, a network construction apparatus, and a data storage apparatus. The portable terminal comprises a tag control unit that is capable of automatically and contactlessly acquiring specific information and date/time information stored in a tag unit of the detection apparatuses and is configured to be in communication with the data storage apparatus, wherein the portable terminal selects the specific information of any of the detection apparatuses in advance, determines whether or not the specific information acquired from the tag unit and the selected specific information are consistent, times this synchronously with the date/time information acquired from the tag unit in cases where these are consistent, and makes it possible to transmit operation content information representing predetermined operation content for the plant instruments, the selected specific information, and synchronized operation completion date/time information to the data storage apparatus. 1. A plant instrument status collection system , comprising:a detection apparatus, a portable terminal, a network construction apparatus, and a data storage apparatus,wherein the detection apparatus includes a detection unit detecting a state of plant equipment disposed in a plant, a network connection unit connectable to a network constructed by the network construction apparatus, and a clocking unit clocking date, and a tag unit storing specifying information for specifying the detection apparatus and date information, and capable of contactlessly transmitting the specifying information and the date information to the portable terminal, at least transmits the state of the plant instrument detected by the detection unit and specifying ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING DEVICE, INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD, AND STORAGE MEDIUM

In order to reduce the cost of pinging, this information processing device is characterized by being equipped with: a data reception unit that receives data from a device being monitored; an abnormality inference unit that, on the basis of a data reception status indicating that the data reception unit has received the data, infers an abnormality of the device being monitored; and a diagnosis instruction unit that issues an instruction for starting a device diagnosis when the abnormality inference unit infers that there is an abnormality in the device being monitored. 1. An information processing device , comprising:data reception unit receiving data from a monitoring target device;abnormality estimation unit estimating an abnormality of the monitoring target device, based on a data reception situation in which the data reception unit has received the data; anddiagnosis instruction unit providing an instruction for starting a device diagnosis when the abnormality estimation unit estimates that there is an abnormality in the monitoring target device.2. The information processing device according to claim 1 , further comprisingexpected value generation unit generating information indicating an expected value of a reception frequency of the data from the monitoring target device, whereinthe abnormality estimation unit estimates an abnormality of the monitoring target device, based on the data reception situation and information indicating the expected value.3. The information processing device according to claim 1 , whereinthe abnormality estimation unit estimates that an abnormality has occurred in the monitoring target device when a difference between an actual value of a number of reception times of the data and an expected value in a certain period exceeds a predetermined threshold value for the monitoring target device.4. The information processing device according to claim 1 , whereinthe abnormality estimation unit estimates an abnormality of the monitoring ...

OVERFILL PREVENTION VALVE WITH REMOTE TESTING

An overfill-prevention valve system includes a testing mechanism, operable by a user from the inlet end of the drop tube, which can be used to verify proper valve function without actually filling the storage tank. The testing mechanism allows the user to actuate the valve manually using a test probe, such as by elevating a float to simulate a full storage tank. The testing mechanism may be located upstream of the valve to facilitate the testing operation without interfering with the valve body. The mechanism may further provide non-contact functionality, such as with magnetic actuators on either side of the drop tube wall, to eliminate a potential test mechanism leak points. The test probe used to actuate the test mechanism may be shaped to define a desired rotational position at the test location within the drop tube, ensuring proper rotational alignment of the magnetic actuators. 1. An overfill prevention system comprising:a conduit having a conduit wall extending from an inlet end to an outlet end, said conduit wall defining a conduit wall interior surface and a conduit wall exterior surface, said conduit wall interior surface defining a fluid path through said conduit from said inlet end to said outlet end;a valve body moveably positioned in said fluid path of said conduit, said valve body actuatable from an open position to a closed position; said valve actuator urging said valve body toward said closed position when said valve actuator moves from said filling position to said overfill-prevention position, and', 'said valve actuator permitting said valve body to be in said open position when said valve actuator is in said filling position; and, 'a valve actuator moveable relative to said valve body between an overfill-prevention position and a filling position,'} said non-contact test mechanism decoupled from said valve actuator when said non-contact test mechanism is in said service position, such that said valve actuator is moveable with respect to said non- ...

ROBOTIC TESTING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MORE CLOSELY EMULATING HUMAN MOVEMENTS DURING ROBOTIC TESTING OF A USER DEVICE

In some embodiments, robotic testing device is provided for more closely emulating human movement during robotic testing of a user device. In some embodiments, the robotic testing device may facilitate use of multiple robotic implements configured to interact with a mobile device during testing of the mobile device. One or more of the multiple robotic implements may be configured to move simultaneously, in succession, separately, and/or otherwise interact with a mobile device during performance of a test command on the mobile device. Further, a holder of the mobile device may be configured to move during performance of a test command on the mobile device. 1. A method of robotic testing of a user device via a robotic testing device that comprises a holder , a motor , and a robotic implement , the method comprising:securing, by the holder, the user device to the robotic testing device;causing, by the robotic implement, an interaction with the user device at a first time;rotating, by the motor, the holder at the first time so as to rotate the user device, the rotation of the holder also causing a corresponding rotation of the robotic implement; andrecording a response of the user device to the interaction of the robotic implement and the rotation of the holder.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:causing, by a second robotic implement of the robotic testing device, an interaction with the user device at the first time,wherein recording the response comprises recording of the response of the user device to the interaction of the robotic implement, the interaction of the second robotic implement, and the rotation of the holder.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein rotating the holder comprises tilting the holder of the user device at the first time so as to emulate human movement of the user device.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising:re-tilting, by the motor, the holder of the user device so as to emulate human movement of the user device.5. The method of ...

PORTABLE, ADAPTABLE EQUIPMENT HEALTH USER INTERFACE

Described herein are methods and systems for providing a user interface to indicate health of a tool in a manufacturing facility. A method may include receiving, via a user interface, user selection of fault detection data pertaining to a tool in a manufacturing facility, obtaining health abnormality indicators of the tool using the fault detection data, and presenting the health abnormality indicators of the tool in the user interface. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:receiving, via a user interface, user selection of fault detection data pertaining to a tool in a manufacturing facility;obtaining health abnormality indicators of the tool using the fault detection data; andpresenting the health abnormality indicators of the tool in the user interface.2. The method of wherein:the fault detection data is created using a first fault detection method; andthe health abnormality indicators are automatically updated when the first fault detection method is replaced with a second first detection method for the tool.3. The method of wherein obtaining health abnormality indicators of the tool using the fault detection data comprises:performing principal component analysis of the fault detection data to produce signal statistics and residual statistics that define the health abnormality indicators for the tool, wherein the signal statistics represents a departure of current tool parameters from a normal state of the tool according to a statistical health model of the tool, and wherein the residual statistics represents a level of agreement with the statistical health model of the tool.4. The method of further comprising:updating the statistical health model of the tool in response to at least one of a context event, an expiration of a predefined time interval or a user request.5. The method of further comprising:presenting an indication of the context event with the health abnormality indicators in the user interface.6. The method of wherein presenting the health ...

FAULT DETECTION AND CLASSIFICATION MATCHING

Raw data from chambers is received. Based on received raw data, if a fault exists in operations of the chambers is detected. The detecting includes at least one of operations outlined below. Sigma values respectively corresponding to the chambers are generated based on the raw data of the chambers. A determination is made to determine whether a sigma ratio corresponding to the sigma values is smaller than a threshold value. Mean outlier indexes respectively corresponding to the chambers is generated by executing a mean matching process for the chambers in a condition that the sigma ratio is smaller than the threshold value. One of the chambers, which has a worst first mean outlier index of the first mean outlier indexes, is identified as a target chamber having fault operation. 1. A method comprising:receiving raw data from a plurality of chambers; based on the received raw data of the chambers, generating a plurality of first sigma values corresponding to the chambers;', 'in a condition that a sigma ratio corresponding to the first sigma values is smaller than a threshold value, generating a plurality of first mean outlier indexes corresponding to the chambers by executing a mean matching process for the chambers; and', 'identifying that one of the chambers, which has a worst first mean outlier index of the first mean outlier indexes, is a target chamber having fault operation., 'based on received raw data of the chambers, detecting if a fault exists in operations of the chambers, wherein the detecting comprises at least one of2. The method of claim 1 , wherein generating the first sigma values comprises:calculating a standard deviation for the raw data of the chambers.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sigma ratio is a ratio of a square of a largest sigma value to a square of a smallest sigma value among the sigma values.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the mean matching process comprises:calculating a mean value for the raw data of each one of the chambers; ...

AN INSPECTION SYSTEM FOR CABLE, PIPE OR WIRE TRANSITS

Disclosed is an inspection system for a cable, pipe or wire transit having a plurality of transit elements in a sealed installation of cables, pipes or wires at a site. A portable inspection device has a controller and an RFID interface. The transit has an RFID chip with a first memory area which stores an identity of the transit, and a second memory area. The controller reads the identity of the transit via the RFID interface, records detailed operational integrity status data of the transit elements, obtains a status indication representing an assessed overall operational integrity status of the transit based on the recorded detailed operational integrity status data, transmits the obtained status indication via the RFID interface to the transit for storage in the second memory area of the RFID chip, and makes the recorded detailed operational integrity status data or the obtained status indication available to a maintenance server together with the read transit identity. 1. An inspection system for cable , pipe or wire transits , each transit comprising a plurality of transit elements having been assembled into a sealed installation of one or more cables , pipes or wires at a site , the inspection system comprising:a portable inspection device having a controller and an RFID interface; anda maintenance server,wherein each transit further comprises an RFID chip having a memory, the memory comprising at least a first memory area and a second memory area, the first memory area for storing an identity of the transit, and read the identity of one of the transits via the RFID interface;', 'record detailed operational integrity status data of the transit elements of the transit;', 'obtain a status indication representing an assessed overall operational integrity status of the transit based on the recorded detailed operational integrity status data of the transit elements of the transit;', 'transmit the obtained status indication via the RFID interface to the transit, ...

System of measuring equipment performance and device therefor

A device and system for measuring equipment performance having one or more sensors that measure functionality of equipment without interactive communication between the sensors and equipment. The one or more sensors generate and transmit data related to functionality of the equipment to a microprocessor. The microprocessor contains an algorithm that converts the data related to functionality of the equipment into equipment utilization metrics. These equipment utilization metrics are transmitted by a transmitter to an equipment operator.

Monitoring terminal, robot, and product testing method

A monitoring terminal in a manufacturing process which is able to detect and correct a faulty product-testing machine includes a communication module, a determining module, and a recording module. The communication module receives a test log transmitted from at least one product-testing machine communicating with the monitoring terminal. The test log includes identification of the product-testing machine and status thereof. The determining module can determine according to the test log whether the product-testing machine is faulty according to several conditions. The recording module records the identification of the machine in a fault information list when the machine is deemed faulty. A robot and a method for testing products and the product-testing machines themselves are also disclosed.

MEASUREMENT MODULE FOR CALIBRATING A CONTAINER HANDLING DEVICE

A measurement puck traverses a treatment path of a container-treatment device that includes plural treatment modules. As it does so, a sensor system within the puck makes contact-free measurements during transfer of the measurement puck between two treatment modules of a container-treatment device. These measurements provide a basis for calibrating the container-treatment device. 127-. (canceled)28. An apparatus comprising a measurement puck for calibrating a container-treatment device that comprises treatment modules that are along a treatment path that is traversed by a container that is treated at said treatment modules , wherein said measurement puck comprises a main body , a sensor system , a controller , and a power supply , wherein said controller is in communication with said sensor system , wherein said main body is configured for being fixed to a treatment module as said measurement puck as said puck traverses said treatment modules along said treatment path , wherein , said sensor system is configured to make a contact-free measurement of data during transfer of said measurement puck between two treatment modules , said data including a characteristic value or parameter , and wherein said controller receives said measurement and executes a measurement routine to process said measurement.29. The apparatus of claim 28 , wherein said main body comprises a fixing-and-measurement section that enables said measurement puck to be fixed to said container-treatment device and wherein said sensor system comprises a first sensor that is mounted in said fixing-and-measurement section claim 28 , whereby said first sensor measures said data at said main body.30. The apparatus of claim 28 , wherein claim 28 , at a fixing-and-measurement section thereof claim 28 , said main body has a circular cross-section and extends along a longitudinal axis of said measurement puck.31. The apparatus of claim 28 , wherein said sensor system comprises a sensor that measures at least ...

System and Components for Evaluating the Performance of Fire Safety Protection Devices

A fire safety protection evaluation system includes at least one horizontal collection device and at least one vertical collection device. The at least one horizontal collection device includes a liquid collection pan with a substantially horizontal opening, a first storage container in communication with the liquid collection pan, and a first measuring device to measure an amount of liquid in the first storage container and/or a rate of liquid entering the first storage container. The at least one vertical collection device includes a substantially vertical liquid collection surface extending between a top edge and a bottom edge, a trough located along the bottom edge to collect liquid from the substantially vertical collection surface, and a second measuring device to measure an amount of liquid and/or a rate of liquid collected by the trough. 1. A fire safety protection evaluation system , comprising:at least one horizontal collection device including a liquid collection pan with a substantially horizontal opening, a first storage container in communication with the liquid collection pan, and a first measuring device adapted to measure an amount of liquid in the first storage container and/or a rate of liquid entering the first storage container; andat least one vertical collection device including a substantially vertical liquid collection surface extending between a top edge and a bottom edge, a trough located along the bottom edge, the trough being configured to collect liquid from the substantially vertical collection surface, and a second measuring device adapted to measure an amount of liquid and/or a rate of liquid collected by the trough.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the vertical collection device further comprises a second storage container in communication with the trough claim 1 , the second measuring device being adapted to measure an amount of liquid in the second storage container and/or a rate of liquid entering the second storage container.3. ...

System and Components for Evaluating the Performance of Fire Safety Protection Devices

A fire safety protection evaluation system includes at least one horizontal collection device and at least one vertical collection device. The at least one horizontal collection device includes a liquid collection pan with a substantially horizontal opening, a first storage container in communication with the liquid collection pan, and a first measuring device to measure an amount of liquid in the first storage container and/or a rate of liquid entering the first storage container. The at least one vertical collection device includes a substantially vertical liquid collection surface extending between a top edge and a bottom edge, a trough located along the bottom edge to collect liquid from the substantially vertical collection surface, and a second measuring device to measure an amount of liquid and/or a rate of liquid collected by the trough. 1. A method of evaluating a fire safety protection device , comprising:generating a fire plume underneath at least one fire safety protection device;collecting fluid delivered from the at least one fire safety protection device to at least one horizontal collection device located underneath the at least one fire safety protection device, the at least one horizontal collection device having a substantially horizontal opening for collecting the fluid;collecting fluid delivered from the at least one fire safety protection device to at least one substantially vertical collection surface facing the at least one horizontal collection device;measuring the fluid collected by the at least one substantially horizontal collection device and the at least one substantially vertical collection surface; andevaluating the at least one fire safety protection device based on the measuring of the fluid collected.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein generating the fire plume comprises generating a fire plume having a heat output of at least about 7 claim 1 ,000 MW.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein measuring the fluid collected comprises ...

Failure Rate Estimation From Multiple Failure Mechanisms

A computerized method for estimating reliability of a system at normal operating conditions. The computerized method includes enables of selection of a plurality of failure mechanisms FMof the system. The failure mechanisms FMare estimated to cause failures as time events during use of the system. The failure mechanisms FMare modeled by respective failure rate models. Failure rates are represented as matrix elements λwhich include respective adjustable parameters intrinsic to the failure rate models. Multiple test conditions TCare selected to accelerate the failure mechanisms FM. Batches i of the systems are tested during accelerated failure rate tests at the test conditions TCrespectively. 1. A computerized method for estimating reliability of a system at normal operating conditions , the computerized method comprising:{'sub': j', 'j', 'j', 'ij, 'enabling selecting of a plurality of failure mechanisms FMof the system, wherein the failure mechanisms FMare estimated to cause failures as time events during use of the system; wherein the failure mechanisms FMare modeled by respective failure rate models, wherein failure rates are represented as matrix elements λwhich include respective adjustable parameters intrinsic to the failure rate models;'}{'sub': i', 'j', 'i, 'wherein multiple test conditions TCare selected to accelerate the failure mechanisms FM, wherein batches i of the systems are tested during accelerated failure rate tests at the test conditions TCrespectively; wherein accelerated failure data including failures of the systems and respective times of the failures are tabulated for the systems of each batch i during the accelerated failure rate tests;'}{'sub': ij', 'j', 'i, 'enabling summing the failure rates λover the failure mechanisms FMto produce total failure rates λfor each batch i of systems;'}{'sub': 'i', 'enabling simultaneously fitting the total failure rates λto the accelerated failure data to provide values of the adjustable parameters; and'} ...

CAVITATING JET PERFORMANCE ESTIMATION METHOD AND CAVITATING JET PERFORMANCE ESTIMATION DEVICE, CAVITATING JET ESTIMATION ERROR CALCULATION METHOD AND CAVITATING JET ESTIMATION ERROR CALCULATION DEVICE, CAVITATING JET PERFORMANCE EVALUATION METHOD AND CAVITATING JET PERFORMANCE EVALUATION DEVICE AND CAVITATING JET PERFORMANCE CALCULATION FORMULA SPECIFICATION DEVICE

Equation (1) for calculating estimated cavitating jet performance E is set, a power index n(σ) of a term xrelating to a power law of an injection pressure pof a cavitating jet and a power index m(σ) of a term yrelating to a power law of a nozzle diameter d for producing the cavitating jet in Equation (1) are specified from data on the injection pressure p, the nozzle diameter d and a cavitation number σ and data on cavitating jet performance Ecorresponding to these pieces of data, and the estimated cavitating jet performance E is obtained using the data on the injection pressure p, the nozzle diameter d and the cavitation number σ, the Equation (1) and the functions n(σ), m(σ) for the specified power indices. 1. A cavitating jet performance estimation method , comprising:in obtaining estimated cavitating jet performance E of a cavitating jet, [{'br': None, '[Equation 1]'}, {'br': None, 'i': E=FX', 'Y, 'sup': n(σ)', 'm(σ), '(1)'}, '(In Equation (1),, 'setting the following Equation (1) for calculating the estimated cavitating jet performance E,'}F denotes a term relating to the effect of a cavitation number σ of the cavitating jet,{'sup': 'n(σ)', 'sub': '1', 'Xdenotes a term relating to a power law of an injection pressure pof the cavitating jet and a power index n(σ) thereof denotes a function of the cavitation number σ, and'}{'sup': 'm(σ)', 'Ydenotes a term relating to a power law of a nozzle diameter d for producing the cavitating jet and a power index m(σ) thereof denotes a function of the cavitation number σ);'}{'sub': 1', 'Rmax, 'specifying the functions n(σ), m(σ) for the power indices in the Equation (1) from data on the injection pressure p, the nozzle diameter d and the cavitation number σ and data on cavitating jet performance Ecorresponding to these pieces of data; and'}{'sub': '1', 'obtaining the estimated cavitating jet performance E using the data on the injection pressure p, the nozzle diameter d and the cavitation number σ, the Equation (1) and the ...

ENGINE SPEED DATA USAGE SYSTEM AND METHOD

A fleet management system is provided for outdoor power equipment and is, in some embodiments, configured to estimate operator performance and/or skill for a particular operator based at least partially on engine speed data sensed during the particular operator's use of one or more pieces of equipment. Embodiments of the invention also provide an apparatus configured to receive data comprising RPM values of a rotating component of a piece of outdoor power equipment sampled throughout a period of operation of the piece of outdoor power equipment, and further configured to generate a RPM histogram for a particular operator and/or for a particular piece of outdoor power equipment in order to use the RPM histogram to determine additional information about the particular operator, the particular piece of equipment, and/or the particular period of operation. 1. (canceled)2. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the apparatus is part of fleet management system and is configured to receive the RPM data automatically from a RPM sensor located on the piece of outdoor power equipment.3. An apparatus comprising:an input device configured to receive RPM data comprising RPM values of a rotating component of a piece of outdoor power equipment sampled throughout a period of operation of the piece of outdoor power equipment;an output device;a processing device communicably coupled to the input device and the output device; anda memory communicably coupled to the processing device and having one or more parameters stored therein as a function of RPM determined through testing of a particular model equipment or type of equipment,wherein the processing device is configured to generate a RPM histogram for a particular operator and/or for a particular piece of outdoor power equipment,wherein the processing device is configured to use the RPM histogram to determine additional information about the particular operator, the particular piece of equipment, and/or the particular period of ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR TESTING A CLIMATE CONTROLLED VEHICLE SEAT

A climate controlled seat test apparatus is provided. The test apparatus may have a pump arrangement configured to alter a pressure within a vicinity of a climate controlled portion of a vehicle seat. A controller may be programmed to detect airflow obstructions or losses within the climate controlled portion of the seat. The climate controlled portion may include a blower motor. The controller may detect airflow obstructions and/or losses based on a change in current consumed by the blower motor caused by the pump arrangement altering the pressure within the vicinity of the climate controlled portion. 1. A climate controlled seat test apparatus comprising:a plenum adapted to be placed against an A-surface trim cover of a climate controlled portion of a vehicle seat such that the plenum and A-surface trim cover define a chamber;an air pump arrangement configured to alter a pressure within the chamber; andat least one controller programmed to detect obstructions to or losses of airflow between the A-surface trim cover and a blower motor of the climate controlled portion based on a change in current consumed by the blower motor caused by a change in pressure within the chamber.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one controller is further programmed to output an alert indicating detection of the obstructions to or losses of airflow when the change in current consumed by the blower motor is approximately equal to zero.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one controller is further programmed to output an alert indicating an absence of obstructions to or losses of airflow when the change in current consumed by the blower motor is five percent or more.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the air pump arrangement is further configured to increase the pressure within the chamber.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the air pump arrangement is further configured to decrease the pressure within the chamber.6. A method for testing a climate ...

Automatic Rotating-Machine Fault Diagnosis With Confidence Level Indication

Automatic fault diagnosis is performed on vibration data sensed from a machine. A set of faults to screen for is identified from the machine configuration. For each fault there are characteristic symptoms. For each characteristic symptom, there is a corresponding indication used to diagnose the symptom. The indications are based on analyses of the current vibration data. The diagnosed symptoms have weights assigned according to a Bayesian network, and are used to derive a Bayesian probability for the fault. A fault having a Bayesian probability exceeding a threshold value is identified as being present in the machine. For each fault a confidence level is derived. The confidence level for a first fault is based on a similarity between characteristic symptoms for the first fault and characteristic symptoms for each one of the other faults being screened.

ANALYZING EQUIPMENT DEGRADATION FOR MAINTAINING EQUIPMENT

A method and system for analyzing equipment degradation for maintaining the equipment are provided. The method and system receive and store equipment and sensor data associated with operational equipment, generate a display signal to display a relationship analysis window, a residual error window, a performance condition window, and a maintenance trigger window, and evaluate a coordinated relationship between the equipment sensor data and the environmental data, determine residual errors and determine a Historical Health Condition Index (HHCI) for the operational equipment and generate a Future Health Condition Index (FHCI) from the HHCI, and generate an equipment maintenance trigger for the operational equipment by establishing a trigger threshold for maintenance. 1. A system comprising: equipment sensor data representing an equipment performance parameter from among multiple different performance parameters associated with operational equipment; and', 'environmental data representing an environmental characteristic of a location where the operational equipment is located;, 'a communication interface configured to receivea measurement database configured to store the sensor data and the environmental data received from the communication interface; a relationship analysis window;', 'a residual error window;', 'a performance condition window; and', 'a maintenance trigger window; and, 'display generation circuitry configured to generate a display signal comprising evaluate a coordinated relationship between the equipment sensor data and the environmental data to obtain a relationship output, and provide the relationship output for display in the relationship analysis window;', 'determine residual errors showing differences between the relationship output and the equipment sensor data stored in the measurement database, and provide the residual errors for display in the residual error window;', 'determine a Historical Health Condition Index (HHCI) for the operational ...

Method of predicting life of component of machine

A method of predicting life of a component of a machine is provided. The method includes receiving input data associated with the machine from a data repository. The input data include data associated with machine events and repairs. The method further includes analyzing the input data. Analyzing the input data includes determining a time difference between the machine event and the repair associated with the machine event, a repair reoccurrence, and the repair and a repair of an associated component. Analyzing the input data includes mapping the data associated with the machine event and repair based on the time difference, determining a weightage of a parameter for the machine events and the repairs based on the mapping, and computing a confidence rate of the machine event and the repair based on the weightage. The method further includes generating maintenance data of the component based on the confidence rate.

System, Apparatus and Method for Light Diffusion and Testing for Fixtures

A system, apparatus and method for light diffusion and testing fixtures. The system includes remote derangement controls to test the operation of a battery backup system associated with a fixture. The light fixture may incorporate light diffusion features including back mounted light sources, channeled corners in a translucent material and/or pitted surfaces of a translucent material. The system may further include remote monitoring elements and/or sensors to evaluate proper operation of the light diffusion characteristics of a fixture during operation of the battery backup system. 1. A system for remotely testing fixtures comprising:a light fixture designed to emit an approximately uniform light distribution pattern;a power source connected to the light fixture;a test control operable to disable transmission of power from the power source to the light fixture, wherein the test control is positioned in a location remote from the light fixture; anda power backup system comprising an alternative power source and a backup control operable transition between the power source and the alternative power source, wherein the backup control transitions to the alternative power source based upon a loss of power from the power source.2. The system of wherein said light fixture comprises a sign having a circuit board with a plurality of lights spaced behind a translucent lens with light diffusion characteristics claim 1 , wherein the light diffusion characteristics facilitate said approximately uniform light distribution pattern from the translucent lens.3. The system of wherein said light diffusion characteristics comprise at least one of a channel and a pitted surface.4. The system of wherein said plurality of lights are mounted on a back of the circuit board.5. The system of wherein said test control creates a break in a power line between said power source and said light fixture in order to disable transmission of power to the light fixture.6. The system of wherein said test ...

AUTOMATIC ASSEMBLY EQUIPMENT FOR DOOR CHECK

The invention discloses an automatic assembly equipment of door check comprising an L-shaped component semi-finished product assembly device and a finished product assembly device; the L-shaped component semi-finished product assembly device comprises a first material feeding device, a first riveting device, a first flipping device and a first large turntable, wherein the first material feeding device, the first pressing riveting device and the first flipping device are connected by the first large turntable; the finished product assembly device comprises a second material feeding device, a second riveting device, two turning devices, a material exporting device and a second turntable, wherein the second material feeding device, the second riveting device, the second flipping device and the material exporting device are arranged in turn around the second large turntable. The automatic assembly equipment for door check of this present invention is used for automatically assembling the door check. 112123112131515225241241. An automatic assembly equipment for door check , characterized in that: it comprises an L-shaped component semi-finished product assembly device () and a finished product assembly device () , wherein the L-shaped component semi-finished product assembly device () and the finished product assembly device () are connected through a straight track (); the L-shaped component semi-finished product assembly device () comprises a first material feeding device , a first riveting device () , a first flipping device () and a first large turntable () , wherein the first material feeding device , the first pressure riveting device and the first flipping device are arranged in turn around the first large turntable (); the finished product assembly device () comprises a second material feeding device , a second riveting device , a second flipping devices () , a material exporting device and a second turntable () , wherein the second material feeding device , the ...

OPERATION MANAGEMENT APPARATUS, OPERATION MANAGEMENT METHOD AND PROGRAM

In the invariant relational analysis, it is possible to carry out a fault analysis using an appropriate correlation model even if a system configuration has been changed. An operation management apparatus includes a correlation model generation unit, a configuration change detection unit and a fault analysis unit. The correlation model generation unit generates a correlation model including one or more correlation functions each indicating a correlation between two different metrics among a plurality of metrics of a system. The configuration change detection unit detects whether a configuration change of the system has occurred or not. The fault analysis unit identifies a fault cause of the system using the correlation model which is generated based on measured values of the plurality of metrics after the configuration change of the system when the configuration change of the system is detected by the configuration change detection unit. 1. An operation management apparatus comprising:a correlation model generation unit which generates a correlation model including one or more correlation functions each indicating a correlation between two different metrics among a plurality of metrics of a system;a configuration change detection unit which detects whether a configuration change of the system has occurred or not; anda fault analysis unit which identifies a fault cause of the system using the correlation model which is generated based on measured values of the plurality of metrics after the configuration change of the system when the configuration change of the system is detected by the configuration change detection unit.2. The operation management apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein destruction of a correlation included in the correlation model is defined as correlation destruction claim 1 ,the fault analysis unit identifies the fault cause of the system by comparing status of correlation destruction detected for newly measured values of the plurality of ...

Method for Servicing a Field Device

A method for servicing a field device, wherein the field device is connected with a superordinated data processing system, includes steps as follows: transmitting data associated with the field device, especially measured values or diagnosis relevant parameters, from the superordinated data processing system to the service device via a radio connection between a mobile, especially portable, service device and the superordinated data processing system based on identification information uniquely identifying a field device transceiver associated with the field device; and/or transmitting servicing data, especially parameter data and/or control commands, from the service device to the superordinated data processing system; and servicing the field device through the superordinated data processing system based on the servicing data transmitted from the service device. 112-. (canceled)13. A method for servicing a field device , wherein the at least one field device is connected with a superordinated data processing system , comprising steps of:transmitting data associated with the field device, especially measured values or diagnosis relevant parameters, from the superordinated data processing system to the service device via a radio connection between a mobile, especially portable, service device and the superordinated data processing system based on identification information uniquely identifying a field device transceiver associated with the field device; and/ortransmitting servicing data, especially parameter data and/or control commands, from the service device to the superordinated data processing system; andservicing the field device through the superordinated data processing system based on the servicing data transmitted from the service device.14. The method as claimed in claim 13 , further comprising the step of:reading-in the identification information uniquely identifying the field device transceiver by means of the mobile, especially portable, service device. ...

Industrial Cooperative and Compressive Sensing System

A system for sensing in an industrial environment includes a processing node configured to receive a first sensor data from a first sensor and a second sensor data from a second sensor, both of which are disposed in the industrial environment. The processing node is further configured to process randomly sampled data from at least one of the first sensor data and the second sensor data to generate processed sensor data that includes the randomly sampled data. The processing node further configured to identify data of interest from the processed sensor data based on comparison of the processed sensor data with a sampling dictionary of predetermined information. The processing node further configured to filter and assemble the identified data of interest to create a set of compressed data, and transmit the set of compressed data to a predetermined destination. 1. A system for sensing in an industrial environment comprising:a processing node configured to receive a first sensor data from a first sensor and a second sensor data from a second sensor, the first and second sensors disposed in the industrial environment;the processing node further configured to process randomly sampled data from at least one of the first sensor data or the second sensor data to generate processed sensor data that includes the randomly sampled data;the processing node further configured to identify data of interest from the processed sensor data based on comparison of the processed sensor data with a sample dictionary of predetermined information; andthe processing node further configured to filter and assemble the identified data of interest to create a set of compressed data, and transmit the set of compressed data to a predetermined destination.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the processing node is configured to include a plurality of different recognition modules each configured to identify different data of interest claim 1 , and the first sensor data and the second sensor data are ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IGNITION SOURCE TESTING WITH FLAMMABLE FOAM

Systems and methods for ignition source testing with a flammable foam are disclosed. Flammable foam systems and methods for testing use a flammable foam that includes fuel and oxidant. Flammable foam is applied to a test article and an energy discharge is applied to the test article. Methods include determining whether the flammable foam ignited in response to the energy discharge. 1. A testing method comprising:applying a flammable foam to at least a portion of a surface of a test article, wherein the flammable foam includes a fuel and an oxidant;applying an energy discharge to the test article with the flammable foam; anddetermining whether the flammable foam ignited in response to the energy discharge.2. The testing method of claim 1 , further comprising forming the flammable foam.3. The testing method of claim 2 , wherein the forming includes bubbling a gaseous mixture of the fuel and the oxidant through a liquid solution to form the flammable foam claim 2 , wherein the liquid solution includes at least one of soap claim 2 , detergent claim 2 , surfactant claim 2 , oil claim 2 , and water.4. The testing method of claim 1 , wherein the test article has an interior and an exterior claim 1 , and wherein the applying the flammable foam includes applying the flammable foam to the exterior of the test article.5. The testing method of claim 4 , wherein the applying the energy discharge includes applying the energy discharge to the interior of the test article.6. The testing method of claim 1 , wherein the applying the energy discharge includes applying at least one of a simulated lightning strike claim 1 , an electrical discharge claim 1 , an electrical arc claim 1 , and heat to the test article.7. The testing method of claim 1 , wherein the applying the energy discharge includes applying the energy discharge to the test article at an application site spaced apart from the flammable foam.8. The testing method of claim 1 , wherein the applying the energy discharge ...

TECHNIQUE FOR MONITORING TECHNICAL EQUIPMENT

Event inputs, each belonging to one of predefined event categories, are received from event status reporting units. A time period, a time duration within which the event inputs were received, is segregated into an ordered sequence of time slots. Inputs are categorized according to the time slots and the event categories. Ranks, based on weights of unique event inputs, are assigned to each of the predefined event categories within each of the time slots. A count of symbols for each time slot is defined. Each symbol represents a unique predefined event category. The time slots and the defined count of symbols ordered according to the ranks of the respective predefined event categories represented by the symbols for each of the time slots are displayed. Each symbol includes an indication of the weight of unique event inputs categorized for the selected predefined event category and for the selected time slot. 1. A method for monitoring technical equipment , the method comprising:receiving, by a processor, a plurality of event inputs from one or more event status reporting units, wherein each event input of the plurality of event inputs belongs to one of a plurality of predefined event categories;segregating, by the processor, a time period into an ordered sequence of time slots, wherein the time period represents a time duration within which the plurality of event inputs were received;categorizing, by the processor, each event input of the plurality of event inputs according to a time slot within which the event input was received and according to a predefined event category of the plurality of predefined event categories to which the event input belongs;assigning, by the processor, a rank to each predefined event category of the plurality of predefined event categories within each of the ordered sequence of time slots, wherein the rank of a selected predefined event category within a selected time slot is based on a weight of unique event inputs categorized for the ...

Wireless Damage Assessment During Manufacturing

A non-intrusive monitoring method and system for the detection and potential assessment of damage that may occur during a manufacturing process is described. Potential damage events such as impact events can be detected by one or more sensors located on a workpiece or on a machine utilized in the manufacturing process. Through wireless monitoring of the sensors, potential damage events are detected and products of the manufacturing process can be examined to determine if the event has led to damage. 1. A method for monitoring a manufacturing process comprising:wirelessly acquiring data from a sensor, the sensor being located on a workpiece of a manufacturing process and/or on a machine of the manufacturing process;comparing the data to a determinant value; andidentifying a potentially damaging event based upon the comparison.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determinant value is a baseline value.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising obtaining the determinant value through numerical or analytical simulation.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is located on a workpiece.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the workpiece comprises a fibrous reinforced polymeric laminate panel.6. The method of claim 4 , wherein the workpiece comprises a composite barrel section of an aircraft.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is located on a machine of the manufacturing process.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the potentially damaging event is an impact or a change in an acoustic signature.9. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is a passive sensor.10. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is an acoustic emission sensor.11. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is a piezoelectric sensor.12. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sensor is a single sensor in an organized array comprising multiple sensors claim 1 , the method comprising acquiring data from the multiple sensors.13. The method of claim 12 , wherein the multiple sensors of the ...

NUMERICAL CONTROLLER FOR CONTROLLING STROKE IN TEST OPERATION NEAR STROKE LIMIT

A numerical controller has a test mode of a machining program, sets, for each axis, a neighboring distance from a movement prohibition boundary of a tool or a workpiece, and temporarily stops an axis movement at a boundary of a near region thereof. A movable distance in a direction approaching the movement prohibition boundary is obtained for each axis such that the movable distance is less than a distance to the movement prohibition boundary. Further, if an axis exceeding the movable distance is present, an axis movement is stopped by restricting a movement distance within a range not exceeding the movable distance. 1. A numerical controller for controlling a machine tool by relatively moving a tool and a workpiece based on an instruction of a machining program , the numerical controller having a test mode of the machining program , the numerical controller comprising:a neighboring distance setting section that sets, for each axis, a neighboring distance from a movement prohibition boundary of the tool or the workpiece;a neighboring boundary axis-stop section that temporarily stops, in the course of the test mode, an axis movement at a boundary of a near region determined based on the neighboring distance set by the neighboring distance setting section and the movement prohibition boundary;a movable distance calculation section that obtains, for each axis, a movable distance in a direction approaching the movement prohibition boundary such that the movable distance is less than a distance to the movement prohibition boundary, in the course of test mode and in an axis movement within the near region;a movement distance determination section that determines whether a movement distance of each axis moving in the course of the test mode exceeds the movable distance obtained by the movable distance calculation section; andan axis movement restriction section that stops an axis movement by restricting a movement distance within a range not exceeding the movable distance ...

Computer-implemented method and computerized device for testing a technical system

The computer-implemented method for testing a technical system having a plurality of technical components includes: providing a safety model modeling a safety relevant functionality of the technical system, providing a test model describing test cases for testing the technical system, linking elements of the safety model with elements of the test model for enabling a tracing between the test cases of the test model and the safety-relevant functionality of the safety model, testing the technical system using at least one of the test cases generated based on the test model linked with the safety model, and analyzing the testing for providing coverage criteria for the safety-relevant functionality. Further, a computer program product, a computerized device and an arrangement having a technical system and a computerized device are suggested.

COMPUTER-IMPLEMENTED METHOD AND COMPUTERIZED DEVICE FOR TESTING A TECHNICAL SYSTEM

The computer-implemented method for testing a technical system having a plurality of technical components includes: providing a safety model modeling a safety relevant functionality of the technical system, providing a test model including test cases for testing the technical system, linking elements of the safety model with elements of the test model for enabling a tracing between the test cases of the test model and the safety-relevant functionality of the safety model, generating test parameters for at least one certain test case of the test cases and/or a new test case for the test model using the safety model linked to the test model, and testing the technical system using the certain test case and/or the new test case. Further, a computer program product, a computerized device and an arrangement having a technical system and a computerized device are provided. 1. A computer-implemented method for testing a technical system having a plurality of technical components , the method comprising:a) providing a safety model modeling a safety relevant functionality of the technical system,b) providing a test model including test cases for testing the technical system,c) linking elements of the safety model with elements of the test model for enabling a tracing between the test cases of the test model and the safety-relevant functionality of the safety model,d) generating test parameters for at least one certain test case of the test cases and/or a new test case for the test model using the safety model linked to the test model, ande) testing the technical system using the certain test case and/or the new test case.2. The method of claim 1 ,wherein, in step d), triggers and parameters of the safety model linked to the test model are analyzed for generating the test parameters for the at least one certain test case and/or the new test case for the test model.3. The method of claim 1 ,wherein the test parameters generated in step d) include preconditions for the at least ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SYSTEM DIAGNOSTICS USING ACCELEROMETERS

A method of monitoring component health of a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. The method includes measuring, by an accelerometer associated with at least one component of the HVAC system, of vibration of the at least one component, receiving, by a controller, actual vibration data reflective of the measured vibration, determining, using the controller, whether the actual vibration data differs from pre-defined acceptable baseline vibration data by more than an acceptable amount, and responsive to a positive determination in the determining step, forwarding, by the controller, information regarding the determination to a monitoring device to monitor operation of the component. 1. A method of monitoring component health of a heating , ventilation , and air conditioning (HVAC) system , the method comprising:measuring, by an accelerometer associated with at least one component of the HVAC system, vibration of the at least one component;receiving, by a controller, actual vibration data reflective of the measured vibration;determining, using the controller, whether a new frequency is detected between the actual vibration data and pre-defined acceptable baseline vibration data;responsive to a positive determination, forwarding, by the controller, information regarding the determination to a monitoring device; andthe new frequency indicates that the at least one component is not operating properly.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one component comprises at least one of a circulation fan claim 1 , a compressor claim 1 , a condenser coil claim 1 , a condenser fan claim 1 , and an evaporator coil.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein:the monitoring device is a computer of a third party; andthe third party comprises at least one of a manufacturer, a support entity, and a service provider.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pre-defined acceptable baseline vibration data is set in advance by a manufacturer.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein ...

TYPE OF MULTI-NOZZLE COMBINED ATOMIZING DUST SUPPRESSION EXPERIMENTAL EQUIPMENT UNDER THE EFFECT OF AIRFLOW DISTURBANCE

A multi-nozzle combined atomizing dust suppression experimental equipment under the effect of airflow disturbance includes a simulated roadway device, water spray based dust suppression device and nozzle position adjustor. The simulated roadway device includes an inlet portion, front divergent portion, simulated roadway body, rear convergent portion and outlet portion. The water spray based dust suppression device includes a dust generation and extraction system and spraying system. The dust generation and extraction system includes a dust generation device, exhaust air duct, exhaust fan and outlet air duct while the spraying system includes a water tank, high pressure water pump, confined water pipe, pressure water flow converter and multiple nozzles. The nozzle position adjustor includes a nozzle slide, slide fixing rod, nozzle sliding rack and electrically-controlled drive system which controls the change of horizontal position and vertical position of the nozzles. 1. A multi-nozzle combined atomizing dust suppression experimental equipment under an effect of airflow disturbance , wherein the equipment comprises a simulated roadway device , water spray based dust suppression device and nozzle position adjustor;the simulated roadway device comprises an inlet portion, front divergent portion, simulated roadway body, rear convergent portion and outlet portion;the water spray based dust suppression device comprises a dust generation and extraction system and spraying system,the dust generation and extraction system comprises a dust generation device, exhaust air duct, exhaust fan and outlet air duct,the dust generation device is located at an inlet portion of the simulated roadway device, the inlet portion is connected to the atmosphere, one end of the exhaust air duct is connected to an outlet portion of the simulated roadway device and the other end of the exhaust air duct is connected to the outlet air duct via the exhaust fan;the spraying system comprises a water ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RECREATING MACHINE OPERATION PARAMETERS

This invention provides a method and an apparatus for recreating data collected from a machine for distribution to one or more remote terminals for monitoring and evaluating machine operations. Machine operation parameters are sensed by at least one sensor, and the data collected regarding measured values of machine operations are transmitted to a conditioning device. The conditioning device validates the data by comparing and correlating the measured values to predetermined values of acceptable data set and converts output data from analog to digital data. The digitized analog data according to the measured parameters associated with machine operations are then transmitted to a data storage unit, where it is stored and subsequently retrieved for recreating the machine operation parameters to become accessible by one or more remote terminals. 1. A method for recreating machine operation parameters for distribution to one or more remote terminals comprising the following steps of:(a) collecting a first output analog data of machine operation parameters from a machine operation using a sensor positioned with respect to said machine interfaces;(b) validating said first output analog data to determine if it fits within predetermined values of acceptable data.(c) converting said first output analog data to a first digital data;(d) storing said first digital signal to a data storage unit;(e) converting said first digital signal to a second output analog data indicative of said machine operation parameters; and(f) adjusting said second output analog data to compare and correlate it with said first validated output analog signal.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the collecting step of the machine operation parameters comprising the following steps of:(a) sensing said machine operation parameters while said machine operation is being performed;(b) capturing sensory data related to said machine operation parameters;(c) producing a first output analog data indicative of said ...

Valve Stroke And Spindle Way Counter Module For A Valve And Actuator Monitoring System

The present application provides a method of evaluating spindle component wear in a turbine by a data acquisition system. The method may include the steps of receiving a number of operating parameters from a number of sensors, wherein the operating parameters may include spindle position from which a number of spindle strokes and an accumulated spindle distance may be determined and temperature, generating a movement history based on the operating parameters, comparing the movement history to predetermined values, and altering one or more of the operating parameters and/or initiating repair procedures if the movement history exceeds predetermined values. 1. A method of evaluating spindle component wear in a turbine by a data acquisition system , comprising:receiving a plurality of operating parameters from a plurality of sensors;wherein the plurality of operating parameters comprises spindle position from which a number of spindle strokes and an accumulated spindle distance may be determined and temperature;generating a movement history based on the plurality of operating parameters;comparing the movement history to predetermined values; andaltering one or more of the plurality of operating parameters and/or initiating repair procedures if the movement history exceeds predetermined values.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of altering one or more of the plurality of operating parameters and/or initiating repair procedures comprises repairing and/or replacing a spindle claim 1 , a spindle guide claim 1 , a spindle seal claim 1 , and/or a spindle packing.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of altering one or more of the plurality of operating parameters and/or initiating repair procedures comprises taking a valve out of service.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of altering one or more of the plurality of operating parameters and/or initiating repair procedures comprises ordering parts.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of generating ...

Event-/Condition-Based Machine Monitoring for Quality Inspections

Embodiments implement event- and/or condition-based machine monitoring for quality inspection in a manufacturing process. An application receives from a machine, an input comprising event(s) and/or condition(s) potentially affecting product quality. Such an event could be scheduled/unscheduled maintenance of the machine. An exemplary condition could be deviation an operating parameter of the machine that is being monitored. Based upon this input, the engine references a ruleset to output a level of Quality Assurance (QA) product inspection with a changed component (for example, including a more stringent tolerance requirement, an additional inspection step, and/or inspection of larger/additional product lots). Embodiments thus automatically link a rigor of product inspection with changes in machine state having the potential to degrade product quality. The ruleset may be configured to automatically relax the changed quality level where follow-up data indicates that the event(s) and/or condition(s) not to have adversely affected product quality. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising: the machine produces products evaluated by a first inspection quality level including a criterion, and', 'the data comprises a condition or an event;, 'an engine receiving data detected from a machine, wherein,'}the engine referencing a ruleset to assess the data and output a second inspection quality level including an updated criterion; andthe engine storing the second inspection quality level in a database.2. A method as in wherein the event comprises downtime of the machine.3. A method as in wherein the condition comprises an operational parameter.4. A method as in wherein the condition comprises a detected characteristic.5. A method as in wherein:the criterion comprises a first tolerance; andthe updated criterion comprises a second tolerance more stringent than the first tolerance.6. A method as in wherein:the criterion comprises a first inspection lot size; andthe updated ...

Risk Assessment Device, Risk Assessment Method, and Risk Assessment Program

A risk assessment device includes a parameter storage unit that calculates, based on data for calculation, one or more parameters for calculating a target malfunction curve and stores the calculated parameters, the parameters relating to piping system-related items, the data for calculation being stored in a storage unit in which the piping system-related items and a number of years passed before malfunction are stored as the data for calculation with respect to each of a plurality of process devices; a calculation condition acquisition unit that acquires the piping system-related items with respect to a target process device; a parameter acquisition unit that acquires a calculation parameter for obtaining the target malfunction curve based on the piping system-related items acquired with respect to the target process device and the stored parameters; and a malfunction curve calculation unit that calculates the target malfunction curve based on the calculation parameter. 1. A risk assessment device for calculating a probability of malfunction of a process device that is provided in a piping system of a steam plant , the risk assessment device comprising:a target malfunction curve calculation unit configured to calculate a target malfunction curve that shows a change of the probability of malfunction over time with respect to a target process device; anda malfunction probability calculation unit configured to calculate the probability of malfunction of the target process device based on the calculated target malfunction curve,wherein the target malfunction curve calculation unit includes:a parameter storage unit that calculates, based on data for calculation, one or more parameters for calculating the target malfunction curve and stores the calculated parameters, the parameters relating to piping system-related items, the data for calculation being stored in a storage unit in which the piping system-related items and a number of years passed before malfunction are ...

EVALUATION APPARATUS, EVALUATION SYSTEM, DEVICE, AND EVALUATION METHOD

An evaluation apparatus includes: a processor; a memory; and an interface configured to receive data output by devices. The processor being configured to: receive action indicators including indicative data representing at least one physical quantity measured by a device and indicative data representing at least one specific of an action performed by the device through the interface; store the received action indicators to the memory; presume the action of the device by finding a match through comparing the received action indicators with templates each specifying a combination of items of indicative data required to presume an action of the devices; extract indicative data required to evaluate the presumed action from the received action indicators; and evaluate quality of the presumed action based on the extracted indicative data. 1. An evaluation apparatus comprising:a processor;a memory; andan interface configured to receive data output by devices, receive action indicators including indicative data representing at least one physical quantity measured by a device and indicative data representing at least one specific of an action performed by the device through the interface;', 'store the received action indicators to the memory;', 'presume the action of the device by finding a match through comparing the received action indicators with templates each specifying a combination of items of indicative data required to presume an action of the devices;', 'extract indicative data required to evaluate the presumed action from the received action indicators; and', 'evaluate quality of the presumed action based on the extracted indicative data., 'the processor being configured to2. The evaluation apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein each of the templates includes items of indicative data to be generated in an action of the devices,wherein the received action indicators include items of indicative data generated in an action performed by a device, andwherein the ...

Automated Prognostics Systems and Methods

An automated prognostics system includes a sensor system configured to obtain measurement data by monitoring one or more parameters at one or more locations on each of one or more movable components of an object when the object is subjected to a first mode of operation. The system also includes a computing device having an input interface and a processor. The input interface receives input information such as spatial coordinates information associated with the one or more locations, the measurement data obtained by the sensor system, operational data associated with the first mode of operation, and structural data associated with the object. The processor processes the input information and generates a prognostics report on at least a first component of the one or more movable components, the prognostics report including at least one of a failure prognostic or a likelihood-of-failure prognostic of the first component. 1. A prognostics method comprising:subjecting an object comprising one or more movable components, to a first mode of operation;using a sensor system to obtain measurement data by monitoring one or more parameters at a plurality of locations on each of the one or more movable components when the object is subjected to the first mode of operation;providing to a computing device, input information comprising spatial coordinates information associated with the plurality of locations, the measurement data obtained by the sensor system, operational data associated with the first mode of operation, and structural data associated with the object; andprocessing the input information in the computing device to generate a first prognostics report on at least a first component of the one or more movable components, the first prognostics report comprising at least one of a failure prognostic or a likelihood-of-failure prognostic, of the first component.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:automatically generate in the computing device, a computerized ...

METHOD FOR AUTOMATICALLY ESTIMATING INERTIA, COULOMB FRICTION, AND VISCOUS FRICTION IN A MECHANICAL SYSTEM

Systems and methods for estimating an inertia, a Coulomb friction coefficient, and a viscous friction coefficient for a controlled mechanical system are provided. In one or more embodiments, an inertia and friction estimation system can generate a torque command signal that varies continuously over time during a testing sequence. The velocity of a motion system in response to the time-varying torque command signal is measured and recorded during the testing sequence. The estimation system then estimates the inertia and the friction coefficients of the motion system based on the torque command data sent to the motion system and the measured velocity data. In some embodiments, the estimation system estimates the inertia and the friction coefficients based on integrals of the torque command data and the velocity data. 1. A method for estimating parameters of a motion system , comprising:generating, by a system comprising at least one processor, a torque command signal that varies continuously over time;measuring, by the system, velocity data for a motion device representing a velocity of the motion system in response to the torque command signal;determining, by the system, estimated values of an inertia, a viscous friction coefficient, and a Coulomb friction coefficient of the motion system based at least in part on the velocity data and the torque command signal; andoutputting, by the system, the estimated values to at least one of a display device, a motion controller, or an external system.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the determining comprises determining the inertia claim 1 , the viscous friction coefficient claim 1 , and the Coulomb friction coefficient based at least in part on integrals of the velocity data over three time ranges and integrals of the torque command signal over the three time ranges.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the generating the torque command signal comprises adjusting the torque command signal in accordance with a predefined ...

Outdoor power equipment fleet management system with operator performance monitoring

Embodiments of the invention are directed to a fleet management system that assists a fleet, such as a landscaping crew, forestry company, grounds care manager, or the like, with management and monitoring the fleet's collection of outdoor power equipment, like lawn mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, and/or the like, and the operators of the outdoor power equipment. In this regard, embodiments of the invention are directed to systems and methods for automatically gathering data about one or more pieces of outdoor power equipment and one or more human operators of the equipment, processing the data into more useful data and data formats, and providing useful feedback, data, and tools to users of the system to assist with management of one or more fleets.

SYSTEMS, DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TESTING SUBSTRATES TO EVALUATE WOUND CLOSURE PRODUCTS

A system for testing substrates includes a first elongated member including an outer end, an inner end, an outer surface that extends between the outer and inner ends, and a concave surface at the inner end, and a second elongated member including an outer end, an inner end, an outer surface that extends between the outer and inner ends of the second elongated member, and a convex surface at the inner end of the second elongated member that opposes the concave surface at the inner end of the first elongated member. A joint interconnects the first and second elongated members for guiding sliding movement of the concave surface of the first elongated member over the convex surface of the second elongated member between extended and flexed positions. A first clamping assembly is coupled with the first elongated member and at least one first clamping assembly spring normally urges the first clamping assembly away from the inner end of the first elongated member. A second clamping assembly is coupled with the second elongated member and at least one second clamping assembly spring normally urges the second clamping assembly away from the inner end of the second elongated member. A substrate overlying the outer surfaces of the first and second elongated members has a first end secured to the first clamping assembly and a second end secured to the second clamping assembly. 1. A system for testing substrates comprising:a first elongated member having an outer end and an inner end;a second elongated member having an outer end and an inner end that opposes the inner end of said first elongated member;a joint interconnecting said first elongated member and said second elongated member for enabling said first and second elongated members to move relative to one another;a first clamping assembly coupled with said first elongated member, said first clamping assembly including at least one first clamping assembly spring that normally urges said first clamping assembly away from ...

Machine Protection and Diagnostic Systems and Methods

One or more embodiments of the disclosure pertain to a protection and diagnostic system that can generate a trip/alarm signal by executing a diagnostic procedure upon a machine that includes a rotating part. The diagnostic procedure can include using sensors to obtain performance parameters of various tagged critical and/or less critical sub-systems of the machine when the rotating part is rotating; determining, in real time, a system performance index of the machine based on the performance parameters; using a protection model to determine a sub-system performance index associated with at least one tagged sub-system of the machine; determining an asset health index based on combining the system performance index and the sub-system performance index; and generating the trip/alarm signal when the asset health index exceeds a threshold value. The protection system can include a protection device configured to receive the trip signal and execute a protective action upon the machine. 1. A machine protection and diagnostic system comprising: using one or more sensors coupled to the machine to obtain one or more performance parameters of the machine when the machine is in operation;', 'determining, in real time, a system performance index of the machine based on the one or more performance parameters;', 'using one or more protection models to determine a sub-system performance index that is associated with the sub-system;', 'determining an asset health index based on combining the system performance index and the sub-system performance index; and', 'generating the at least one of the trip signal or the alarm signal when the asset health index exceeds a threshold value; and, 'a diagnostic system configured to generate at least one of a trip signal or an alarm signal by executing a diagnostic procedure upon a machine comprising a sub-system having one or more moving parts, the diagnostic procedure comprisinga protection system comprising a protection device configured to ...

VALVE PROGNOSTICS FOR POLYMERIC COMPONENTS BASED ON ACCELERATED AGING TECHNIQUES

The claimed method and system develops accelerated aging test protocols for a component of a process control device, such as a polymeric component of a valve assembly, where the accelerated aging test protocol is specifically developed in response to expected operating conditions to be used during operation of the process control device in a process plant installation. Test data from the developed accelerated aging tests is analyzed to determine a projected lifetime profile of the component that profiles the component through failure under those expected operating conditions. Particular profiling for polymeric features includes oxidation failure profiling and other fatigue conditions. 1. A method for developing a projected lifetime profile for a component of a process control device , the method comprising:receiving, at a profiler, an indication of at least one operating parameter of the component that effects aging of the component, over time, during operation of the process control device in a process installation;receiving, at the profiler, in-service operating conditions the component is expected to experience during operation of the process control device in the process installation;developing, in the profiler, at least one accelerated aging test protocol, based on the in-service operating conditions the component is expected to experience, where the at least one accelerated aging test protocol is designed to simulate operation of the component to failure under the in-service operating conditions;receiving, from an accelerated test system, accelerated age testing data developed by performing the at least one accelerated aging test protocol on a rendition of the component; anddeveloping, in the profiler, a projected lifetime profile for the component based on the accelerated age testing data.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the process control device is a valve assembly and wherein the component is formed of a polymeric component.3. The method of claim 2 , ...

Computer System and Method for Recommending an Operating Mode of an Asset

Disclosed herein are systems, devices, and methods related to assets and asset operating conditions. In particular, examples involve determining health metrics that estimate the operating health of an asset or a part thereof, determining recommended operating modes for assets, analyzing health metrics to determine variables that are associated with high health metrics, and modifying the handling of operating conditions that normally result in triggering of abnormal-condition indicators, among other examples. 1. A client device comprising:a network interface;at least one processor;a non-transitory computer-readable medium; and receive a user request to view information about a fleet of assets;', 'in response to receiving the request, transmit, to a computing platform over a data network, a first communication indicating the user request to view information about the fleet of assets;', inputting sensor data for the given asset into a plurality of individual failure models for a group of failure types that each have a respective categorization level, wherein each individual failure model comprises a machine learning model that functions to (1) receive the sensor data for the given asset as input and (2) output a respective prediction of whether a respective failure type will occur at the given asset;', ["if one failure type is predicted to occur at the given asset, determining the respective recommended operating mode for the given asset to be an operating mode that corresponds to the one failure type's respective categorization level;", 'if two or more failure types are predicted to occur at the given asset that all have a same given categorization level, determining the respective recommended operating mode for the given asset to be an operating mode that corresponds to the given categorization level; or', 'if two or more failure types are predicted to occur at the given asset that have at least two different categorization levels, (i) using preestablished criteria ...

METHODS FOR USING DIGITIZED SOUND PATTERNS TO MONITOR OPERATION OF AUTOMATED MACHINERY

In an operating machine, one example of a method for monitoring operation of operating machinery includes converting an actual sound pattern generated by the machine into an audio signal and digitizing the audio signal to create a real-time acoustic fingerprint unique to the actual sound pattern. A reference database contains a plurality of stored acoustic fingerprints, each stored acoustic fingerprint in the plurality of stored acoustic fingerprints representing a unique sound pattern associated with a particular operating condition. A controller compares the real-time acoustic fingerprint to the stored acoustic fingerprints in the reference database and generates an output in response to detection of a match between the real-time acoustic fingerprint and one of the plurality of stored acoustic fingerprints. One example of the machine is a corruptor machine that converts paper webs into corrugated paperboard sheets. 1. In a corrugator that converts paper webs into corrugated paperboard sheets , a method for monitoring operation of corrugator machinery , the method comprising:converting an actual sound pattern generated by an operating corrugator machine into an audio signal;digitizing the audio signal to create a real-time acoustic fingerprint unique to the actual sound pattern;accessing a reference database containing a plurality of stored acoustic fingerprints, each stored acoustic fingerprint in the plurality of stored acoustic fingerprints representing a unique sound pattern associated with a particular operating condition of the corrugator machine;comparing the real-time acoustic fingerprint to the plurality of stored acoustic fingerprints in the reference database with a controller; andgenerating an output with the controller in response to detection of a match between the real-time acoustic fingerprint and one of the plurality of stored acoustic fingerprints.2. The method of further comprising populating the reference database with the plurality of stored ...

MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, MANAGEMENT DEVICE, SPINDLE FAILURE DETECTION METHOD USING MANAGEMENT DEVICE, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM ENCODED WITH COMPUTER PROGRAM

A management system including a network, plural manufacturing cells connected to the network, and a management device that is connected to the network and manages the plurality of manufacturing cells, in which the manufacturing cell includes: a machine tool; and a control device that controls the machine tool, analyzes a vibration state of a spindle positioning shaft of the machine tool, and sends an analysis result via the network; in which the management device includes: a communication unit that receives the analysis result sent by the control device; and a detection unit that compares the analysis results thus received, and compares vibration states of the machine tool of each of the manufacturing cells, so as to detect spindle failure of any of the machine tools; and in which the communication unit, in a case of the detection unit detecting the spindle failure, sends a failure signal via the network. 1. A management system comprising a network , a plurality of manufacturing cells connected to the network , and a management device that is connected to the network and manages the plurality of manufacturing cells ,wherein the manufacturing cell includes:a machine tool; anda control device that controls the machine tool, analyzes a vibration state of a spindle positioning shaft of the machine tool, and sends an analysis result via the network,wherein the management device includes:a communication unit that receives the analysis result sent by the control device; anda detection unit that compares the analysis results thus received, and compares vibration states of the machine tool of each of the manufacturing cells, so as to detect spindle failure of any of the machine tools, andwherein the communication unit, in a case of the detection unit detecting the spindle failure, sends a failure signal via the network.2. The management device used in the management system according to claim 1 , comprising:a communication unit that receives the analysis result sent by the ...

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONING UNIT TESTING

An air conditioning unit test system includes an a multi-sub-system air conditioning assembly including a plurality of sub-systems for conditioning an indoor environment. The a multi-sub-system air conditioning assembly includes a control board having control circuitry for controlling the plurality of sub-systems. The air conditioning unit test system includes a remote test communications device connected to the control board via a data communications link. The control board is configured to perform a configuration of tests for testing sub-systems of the multi-sub-system air conditioning assembly based on receiving a test request from the remote test communications device, to test the sub-systems based on the configuration of the tests, and to transmit results of the tests to the remote test communications device. 1. An environmental conditioning unit test system , comprising:a multi-sub-system air-conditioning assembly including a plurality of sub-systems for conditioning an indoor environment, the multi-sub-system air-conditioning assembly including a control board having control circuitry for controlling the plurality of sub-systems; anda remote test communications device connected to the control board via a data communications link,wherein the control board is configured to perform a configuration of tests for testing sub-systems of the multi-sub-system air-conditioning assembly based on receiving a test request from the remote test communications device, to test the sub-systems based on the configuration of the tests, and to transmit results of the tests to the remote test communications device.2. The environmental conditioning unit test system of claim 1 , wherein the remote test communication device is a hand-held device connected to the multi-sub-system air-conditioning assembly.3. The environmental conditioning unit test system of claim 1 , wherein the remote test communications device is a personal computer connected to the multi-sub-system air- ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING GEOTHERMAL HEAT TRANSFER SYSTEM PERFORMANCE

A remote monitoring apparatus for geothermal heat transfer systems creates stores and transfers a structured time-stamped database of system parameters useful in determining efficiency, in diagnosing problems remotely and which is not only robust but which is reconfigurable from a remote location. The system of the present invention provides geothermal system installers with a significant tool for the purposes of client maintenance. 1. A system for monitoring the operational status of a geothermal system , said monitoring system comprising:transducers for measuring at least temperature difference and flow rate in a geothermal heat energy transfer system;a microprocessor for polling said transducers and for associating data provided by said transducers with a time at which said polling occurred, and for storing said transducer data and said associated time in local storage;a computer capable of being remotely configured and capable of receiving said stored data from said microprocessor and capable of transferring said stored data, to a remote location; anda data processor, at said remote location, for receiving said transferred data.2. The monitoring system of in which said transducers are selected from the group consisting of at least two of the following: a flow meter claim 1 , a pressure sensor claim 1 , a temperature sensor claim 1 , a thermostat claim 1 , a power meter and a state indicator.3. The monitoring system of in which said microprocessor element further includes a real time clock for providing said time.4. The monitoring system of in which said real time clock further includes a battery back-up.5. The monitoring system of in which said microprocessor element further includes a removal storage device.6. The monitoring system of in which said data processor at said remote location is capable of analyzing said transferred data to generate indicia selected from the group consisting of alerts claim 1 , performance data claim 1 , trends claim 1 , costs and ...

Computer System and Method for Defining and Using a Predictive Model Configured to Predict Asset Failures

Disclosed herein are systems, devices, and methods related to assets and asset operating conditions. In particular, examples involve defining and using a predictive model that is configured to output an indication of whether at least one failure type from the group of possible failure types is likely to occur at an asset within the given period of time in the future. 1. A computing system comprising:a network interface configured to facilitate communication with a plurality of assets and a plurality of computing devices;at least one processor;a non-transitory computer-readable medium; and identify a group of abnormal-condition types associated with a group of possible failure types for assets of a given type;', 'based on the identified group of abnormal-condition types, identify a subset of historical operating data comprising (i) historical abnormal-condition data for a plurality of assets of the given type that indicates past occurrences of the identified group of abnormal-condition types at the plurality of assets and (ii) historical sensor data for the plurality of assets that indicates sensor measurements associated with the past occurrences of the identified group of abnormal-condition types at the plurality of assets;', 'apply a supervised machine learning technique to the identified subset of historical operating data to define a predictive model that is configured to (i) receive sensor data for an asset as input, (ii) for each of least two failure types from the group of possible failure types, make a respective prediction of whether the failure type is likely to occur at the asset within a given period of time in the future, and (iii) based on the respective predictions, output an indication of whether at least one failure type from the group of possible failure types is likely to occur at the asset within the given period of time in the future;', 'receive sensor data indicating operating conditions of a given asset;', 'apply the predictive model to the ...

END OF LIFE DETECTION FOR ANALYTE SENSORS

Systems and methods for processing sensor data and end of life detection are provided. In some embodiments, a method for determining the end of life of a continuous analyte sensor includes evaluating a plurality of risk factors using an end of life function to determine an end of life status of the sensor and providing an output related to the end of life status of the sensor. The plurality of risk factors may be selected from the list including the number of days the sensor has been in use, whether there has been a decrease in signal sensitivity, whether there is a predetermined noise pattern, whether there is a predetermined oxygen concentration pattern, and error between reference BG values and EGV sensor values.

ESTIMATING REMAINING USAGE OF A COMPONENT OR DEVICE

Disclosed are a system, a computer-readable storage medium storing at least one program, and a computer-implemented method of remaining life estimation. An interface module receives measurement data indicative of a level of usage of an apparatus. A data access module accesses first and second model data of the apparatus. The first model data includes discrete probabilities of a first set of respective remaining usage (RU) values. The second model data includes usage levels matched to a second set of respective RU values. A filter engine updates the first model data by neglecting a selected portion of the discrete probabilities of the first set of RU values. The selected portion corresponds to negative RU values. The filter engine generates an RU estimate of the apparatus based at least on the updated first model data and the second model data. 1. A system comprising:an interface module configured to receive measurement data of an apparatus, at least a portion of the measurement data being indicative of a level of usage of the apparatus;a data access module configured to access first and second model data of the apparatus, the first model data including discrete probabilities of a first set of respective remaining usage (RU) values, the second model data including measurement levels matched to a second set of respective RU values; and update the first model data by neglecting a selected portion of the discrete probabilities of the first set of RU values, the selected portion corresponding to negative RU values; and', 'generate an RU estimate of the apparatus based at least on the updated first model data and the second model data., 'a filter engine, including one or more processors, configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein:the first and second model data model a failure state of the apparatus;the first and second sets of RU values correspond to amounts of usage before failure occurs;the RU estimate corresponds to probabilities of amounts of further usage ...

Estimating remaining usage of a component or device

Disclosed are a system, a computer-readable storage medium storing at least one program, and a computer-implemented method of remaining use estimation. An interface module receives measurement data indicative of a level of usage of an apparatus. A filter engine, based on first model data, generates a first value indicative of a probability that the RU of the apparatus reached a threshold RU value. The filter engine, based on second model data, generates a second value indicative of a probability of the received measurement data given that the RU of the apparatus reached the threshold RU value. The filter engine, based on the first and second values, generates output data that is indicative of a probability that the RU of the apparatus reached the threshold RU value.

Synchronization of Machine Vibration Data After Collection

A machine data collection system uses tachometer timing information to perform post-collection synchronization of measurement data that was collected asynchronously using multiple sensors. In machine predictive analysis systems, timing information derived from a tachometer signal is typically used to make measurement calculations per rotation. A tachometer key signal that is detected by an event-triggered digital input can also be used to post-synchronize measurement data. Although a timestamp is not accurate enough alone for post-collection synchronization, the combination of a tachometer key signal and a timestamp can be accurate enough for post-collection synchronization. 1. A method for time synchronizing data from multiple machine data collection sensors subsequent to collection of the data , the method comprising:(a) collecting a first set of data indicative of performance of a machine using a first sensor attached to or disposed adjacent the machine;(b) collecting a second set of data indicative of performance of the machine using a second sensor attached to or disposed adjacent the machine;(c) generating a first set of timing pulses that are dependent on a rotational speed of a component of the machine using a third sensor attached to or disposed adjacent the machine to detect machine rotation, the first set of timing pulses being spaced apart in time at a first time interval;(d) generating a second set of timing pulses based on the first set of timing pulses, wherein the second set of timing pulses include timing pulses that are spaced apart in time at a second time interval;(e) generating a third set of data that includes the first set of data and the second set of timing pulses;(f) generating a fourth set of data that includes the second set of data and the second set of timing pulses;(g) determining an offset between a timing pulse in the third set of data and a corresponding timing pulse in the fourth set of data; and(h) shifting data samples in the ...

SORTING FACILITY FOR ITEMS TO BE SORTED WITH DECENTRALIZED FUNCTIONAL UNITS FOR THE DETECTION OF FAULT STATES

A sorting facility for items to be sorted, such as postal items, parcels, packages, baggage, suitcases, etc., includes carrying elements, conveyor paths at which the carrying elements are transported to target positions, to empty the items from a carrying element into a target position, a facility controller controlling movement of the carrying elements along the conveyor paths and emptying at the target positions, and a decentralized functional unit receiving process information regarding the conveyor paths and/or the carrying elements and, by comparison with nominal process information, detecting deviation from the nominal process information and reporting it to the controller. The functional units, which monitor the facility or surroundings, have computer-aided intelligence detecting and reporting deviations to the controller. Faults and/or impending faults, which can only be detected with difficulty or not at all, even in sorting facilities, are detected reliably and be reported timely to the controller. 1. A sorting facility for postal items , parcels , packages , baggage items , suitcases and other items to be sorted , the sorting facility comprising:a) a plurality of carrying elements for the items to be sorted;b) a plurality of conveyor paths at least one of on which or along which said carrying elements can be transported to target positions in order to empty the items to be sorted from a respective carrying element into a target position;c) a facility controller controlling movement of said carrying elements along said conveyor paths and controlling emptying at the target positions; andd) at least one decentralized functional unit receiving process information regarding at least one of said conveyor paths or said carrying elements, detecting a deviation from nominal process information by comparison with the nominal process information and reporting the deviation to said facility controller.2. The sorting facility according to claim 1 , wherein the process ...

Testing Downhole Tools in A Simulated Environment

Systems and methods may include sending, to a downhole tool emulator, at least one input signal that represents one or more conditions in a simulated well system. The downhole tool emulator may include one or more electronic components to be placed in a downhole tool. The at least one input signal may be generated based at least partially on a reservoir model of the simulated well system. The method may include receiving at least one output signal that represents a response of the downhole tool emulator to the one or more conditions. The method may also include sending, to the downhole tool emulator, at least one command that represents an operation of the downhole tool emulator. The at least one command may represent a change in the operation of the downhole tool emulator based at least partially on the one or more conditions and the response.

LOW COST ONLINE CONDITION MONITORING

Aspects include performing online condition monitoring. Online condition monitoring includes compiling the digital sensor data to produce compiled data and processing the compiled data via a signal analysis operation to produce digitally analyzed data. Further, online condition monitoring includes comparing the digitally analyzed data to at least one threshold to output corresponding values and utilizing the corresponding value to determine whether to issue an event notification. 1. A method comprising:compiling, by a processor coupled to a memory, digital data to produce compiled data;processing, by the processor, the compiled data to produce digitally analyzed data;comparing, by the processor, the digitally analyzed data to at least one threshold to output corresponding values; andutilizing, by the processor, the corresponding value to determine whether to issue an event notification.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the digital data is high data rate digital data.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the digital data is derived from sensor data of at least one sensor coupled to a mechanical system.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:buffering the digital data prior to the compiling of the digital data.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:utilizing the corresponding value to determine whether to store the digitally analyzed data.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein a signal analysis operation is utilized to process the compiled data claim 1 , the signal analysis operation includes real-time signal processing on the compiled data to captured event signatures in the digitally analyzed data.7. A system comprising a processor and a memory storing program instructions thereon claim 1 , the program instructions executable by a processor to cause the system to perform:compiling digital data to produce compiled data;processing the compiled data via a signal analysis operation to produce digitally analyzed data;comparing the digitally analyzed data to at ...

END OF LIFE DETECTION FOR ANALYTE SENSORS

Systems and methods for processing sensor data and end of life detection are provided. In some embodiments, a method for determining the end of life of a continuous analyte sensor includes evaluating a plurality of risk factors using an end of life function to determine an end of life status of the sensor and providing an output related to the end of life status of the sensor. The plurality of risk factors may be selected from the list including the number of days the sensor has been in use, whether there has been a decrease in signal sensitivity, whether there is a predetermined noise pattern, whether there is a predetermined oxygen concentration pattern, and error between reference BG values and EGV sensor values. 1. A method for determining an end of life of a continuous analyte sensor , comprising:evaluating a plurality of risk factors associated with end of life symptoms of a sensor;determining an end of life status of the sensor based on the evaluation of the plurality of risk factors; andproviding an output related to the end of life status of the sensor,wherein the plurality of risk factors comprise at least two risk factors selected from the group consisting of a number of days the sensor has been in use, a rate of change of sensor sensitivity, end of life noise, oxygen concentration, glucose patterns, error between reference values, and sensor values in clinical units.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein one of the at least two risk factors comprises a number of days the sensor has been in use claim 1 , and wherein evaluating a number of days the sensor has been in use comprises at least one of evaluating an amount of time since the sensor has been initialized claim 1 , evaluating an amount of time since the sensor has been implanted claim 1 , or evaluating an amount of time since the sensor has been initially calibrated.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein one of the at least two risk factors comprises a rate of change of sensor sensitivity claim 1 , and ...

Conveyor Belt Specification Determining Method

Provided is a conveyor belt specification determination method. Severity of a use condition of a conveyor belt is categorized into categories. A database in which a permissible range of prescribed characteristics of an upper cover rubber, including wear resistance and cut resistance, for each of the categories is set is created; a degree of influence of representative rubber physical properties, which affect the prescribed characteristics, of the upper cover rubber on the prescribed characteristics is ascertained; a category is identified from the use conditions of the conveyor belt on the basis of the database; an appropriate range of the representative rubber physical property is identified for which the prescribed characteristics are in the permissible range in the identified category; and a rubber type for which the rubber physical properties are in this appropriate range is selected as the upper cover rubber. 1. A conveyor belt specification determination method , comprising:categorizing, into a plurality of categories, a severity of use conditions of a conveyor belt, using a horizontal energy and a vertical energy as indices, the horizontal energy and vertical energy being received by the conveyor belt as a result of objects to be conveyed being fed onto and loaded on an upper cover rubber of the conveyor belt and conveyed;creating a database in which a permissible range of each of prescribed characteristics is set for each of the categories, the prescribed characteristics including at least wear resistance and cut resistance of the upper cover rubber;setting a representative rubber physical property of the upper cover rubber that affects each of the prescribed characteristics;ascertaining a degree of influence of the representative rubber physical property that is set on the prescribed characteristics;when determining a specification of the conveyor belt, identifying the category of severity from the use conditions of the conveyor belt on a basis of the ...

END OF LIFE DETECTION FOR ANALYTE SENSORS

Systems and methods for processing sensor data and end of life detection are provided. In some embodiments, a method for determining the end of life of a continuous analyte sensor includes evaluating a plurality of risk factors using an end of life function to determine an end of life status of the sensor and providing an output related to the end of life status of the sensor. The plurality of risk factors may be selected from the list including the number of days the sensor has been in use, whether there has been a decrease in signal sensitivity, whether there is a predetermined noise pattern, whether there is a predetermined oxygen concentration pattern, and error between reference BG values and EGV sensor values. 120-. (canceled)21. A method for determining an end of life of a continuous analyte sensor , comprising:evaluating a plurality of risk factors associated with end of life symptoms of a sensor;determining an end of life status of the sensor based on the evaluation of the plurality of risk factors; andproviding an output related to the end of life status of the sensor, wherein the plurality of risk factors includes a change in magnitude of sensor sensitivity, a characterization of noise arising in a signal from the sensor and a duration of the noise arising in the signal from the sensor.22. The method of wherein the plurality of risk factors further includes a rate of change of sensor sensitivity.23. The method of wherein evaluating a rate of change of sensor sensitivity comprises evaluating at least one of a direction of rate of change of sensor sensitivity claim 22 , an amplitude of rate of change of sensor sensitivity claim 22 , a derivative of rate of change of sensor sensitivity or a comparison of the rate of change of sensor sensitivity to a priori rate of change sensitivity information.24. The method of wherein evaluating a characterization of the noise arising in the signal from the sensor includes evaluating a spectral content of the signal from ...

METHOD AND FUNCTIONAL MONITORING APPARATUS FOR FUNCTIONAL MONITORING OF AN APPARATUS FOR VARIABLE SETTING OF A CYLINDER COMPRESSION IN A RECIPROCATING-PISTON INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE

A method for functional monitoring of an apparatus for variable setting of a cylinder compression in a reciprocating-piston internal combustion engine is described, including ascertaining a value of an engine parameter which is indicative of an engine position of the internal combustion engine at a defined cylinder compression; comparing the ascertained value with a further value of the engine parameter; and determining, depending on a result of the comparison, whether the apparatus for variable setting of the cylinder compression is functioning correctly. 1. A method for functional monitoring of an apparatus for variable setting of a cylinder compression in a reciprocating-piston internal combustion engine , comprising:ascertaining a value of an engine parameter which is indicative of an engine position of the internal combustion engine at a defined cylinder compression;comparing the ascertained value with a further value of the engine parameter; anddetermining, depending on a result of the comparison, whether the apparatus for variable setting of the cylinder compression is functioning correctly.2. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the further value is a reference value that is to be expected claim 1 , in a context of correct functioning of the apparatus claim 1 , for the engine parameter in the context of the cylinder compression claim 1 , a determination being made that the apparatus is functioning correctly if a difference between the ascertained value and the reference value is less than a predetermined threshold value.3. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the further value is ascertained in the context of a further claim 1 , defined claim 1 , different cylinder compression claim 1 , a determination being made that the apparatus is functioning correctly if a difference between the ascertained value and the further value is greater than a predetermined threshold value.4. The method as recited in claim 1 , wherein the value is ascertained in an ...

FAULT DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM

The fault diagnostic system includes a sensor which is provided in each of a plurality of diagnosis target devices and detects diagnosis target information of the corresponding diagnosis target device, and a diagnosis unit which is provided for one or a plurality of diagnosis target devices and determines whether or not abnormality occurs in the corresponding diagnosis target device based on the diagnosis target information detected by the sensor. The diagnosis unit outputs an abnormality determination result to the outside, and when a specific condition is established, outputs diagnosis target information detected by the sensor after the specific condition is established. 1. A fault diagnostic system comprising:a sensor which is provided in each of a plurality of diagnosis target devices and detects diagnosis target information of the corresponding diagnosis target device; anda diagnosis unit which is provided for one or a plurality of diagnosis target devices and determines whether or not abnormality occurs in the corresponding diagnosis target device based on the diagnosis target information detected by the sensor,wherein the diagnosis unit outputs a determination result to the outside, and when a specific condition is established, outputs diagnosis target information detected by the sensor after the specific condition is established.2. The fault diagnostic system according to claim 1 , further comprising:an external device which is connectable to the diagnosis unit,wherein the external device receives determination results from a plurality of diagnosis units and outputs a transmission request for diagnosis target information to a specific diagnosis unit, andthe diagnosis unit which receives the transmission request for diagnosis target information transmits, to the external device, diagnosis target information detected by the sensor after the transmission request is received.3. The fault diagnostic system according to claim 2 ,wherein the external device does ...

METHODS FOR ASSEMBLING A CARTRIDGE FOR AN AEROSOL DELIVERY DEVICE, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND APPARATUSES

The present disclosure relates to systems, apparatuses, and methods for assembling cartridges for aerosol delivery devices. A system may include assembly cells each including an assembly track and assembly carriages that ride thereon and which engage components of partially-assembled cartridges. A transfer apparatus may transfer partially-assembled cartridges between the assembly cells. In another example system, cartridges may be assembled on platforms on a rotary track. The platforms may include assembly grippers with sequentially-opening clamps configured to receive the components of the partially-assembled cartridges. Related methods are also provided. 130.-. (canceled)31. A system for assembling a plurality of cartridges for an aerosol delivery device , the system comprising:a folding apparatus comprising a plurality of posts respectively including a notch defined therein,the folding apparatus being configured to receive a partially-assembled cartridge therebetween such that first and second ends of a liquid transport element of the partially-assembled cartridge contact the posts at the notches to fold the liquid transport element against a remainder of the partially-assembled cartridge.32. The system of claim 31 , wherein the folding apparatus further comprises an actuator configured to move the posts toward one another to fold the liquid transport element.33. The system of claim 32 , further comprising a base gripper configured to grip a base of the partially-assembled cartridge while the actuator moves the posts toward one another.34. The system of claim 32 , further comprising a gripper configured to direct the partially-assembled cartridge through the posts.3538-. (canceled)39. A system for assembling a plurality of cartridges for an aerosol delivery device claim 32 , the system comprising:an input feeder configured to dispense a substantially-continuous input comprising a plurality of heating elements engaged with a substantially-continuous liquid ...

Cold weather air conditioner testing environment

A self-contained shelter environment which permits the testing of air conditioning systems at temperatures below the manufacturer's recommended operating range for the compressor thereof. 1. Apparatus for use in testing structural air conditioner system operation at temperatures below the manufacturer recommended range for the external compressor thereof comprisinga collapsible removable shelter sized to overlay the compressor area and surrounding ground environment;first means for introducing heated air into said shelter to raise and maintain the temperature therein to at least said recommended temperature range for a recommended period of time before the compressor can be activated;second means for introducing cool air into said shelter to maintain a temperature therein within said recommended temperature range during the running of the compressor;third means to maintain structural integrity of sidewalls of said shelter and to prevent said sidewalls from being sucked inward during the running of the compressor;fourth means installed above the fan of the compressor to prevent upward lifting of said shelter off the ground and negating an isolation of the environment and in redirecting an upward hot exhaust of the compressor fan back to the sides of the compressor to recycle the air and control the amount of hot air leaving the shelter through a top aperture thereof;and an umbilical heating element wrapping around refrigerant lines that are external of the shelter to bring the refrigerant therein into said recommended temperature range before activation of the compressor.2. The apparatus of wherein said shelter is constructed of an insulated material of an “R Value” Insulation Rating of at least 7-9.3. The apparatus of wherein said first means includes an electronics module at a lower end of one of said sidewalls of said shelter.4. The apparatus of wherein said electronics module contains a heating element claim 3 , front panel intake vents and blower vents to ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING DIAGNOSTICS ON A CONVENTIONAL CONTROL VALVE

The method comprises obtaining data samples, each data sample comprising a process variable and a controller output for adjusting the process variable to reach a set-point variable; and determining if there is valve jump or stiction by calculating a jump index or a static band index; wherein calculating the jump index comprises calculating a mean of a first set of angles, each angle from the first set of angles being computed from a ratio of: a difference between a peak process variable and its preceding process variable, and, a difference between a controller output corresponding to the peak process variable and its preceding controller output; and wherein calculating the static band index comprises calculating a mean of a second set of angles, each angle of the second set of angles being computed from a difference between a controller output corresponding to a flat process variable and its preceding controller output. 1. A method of performing diagnostics on a conventional control valve in a process plant , the valve being associated with a process in the process plant and the valve being controlled by a controller , the method comprising:a processor obtaining data samples from a database stored on a server of the process plant, each data sample comprising a process variable value and a controller output value, the process variable value being a detected value of a process variable obtained from the process, and the controller output value being a value sent from the controller to the valve for adjusting the process variable to reach a set-point variable, the set-point variable being a desired value for the process variable; andthe processor determining if there is at least one of: valve jump and valve stiction by calculating at least one of a jump index and a static band index from the data samples respectively;wherein calculating the jump index comprises calculating a mean of a first set of angles, each angle from the first set of angles being computed from a ...

HEAT EXCHANGER COIL PROTOTYPING SYSTEM

The present disclosure relates to a heat exchanger coil prototyping system. The heat exchanger coil prototyping system includes a heat exchanger coil with a first conduit and a second conduit that carry a refrigerant. The first conduit includes a first open end and a second open end. The second conduit includes a third open end and a fourth open end. A fin couples to the first conduit and the second conduit. A quick release connector system also couples to the first and second conduits. The quick release connector system includes a first quick release connector assembly that couples to the first open end of the first conduit and to the third open end of the second conduit to route the refrigerant between the first and second conduits. A second quick release connector assembly couples to the second conduit. 1. A heat exchanger coil prototyping system , comprising: a first conduit configured to carry a refrigerant, wherein the first conduit comprises a first open end and a second open end;', 'a second conduit configured to carry the refrigerant, wherein the second conduit comprises a third open end and a fourth open end;, 'a heat exchanger coil, wherein the heat exchanger coil comprisesa fin coupled to the first conduit and the second conduit; a first quick release connector assembly configured to couple to the first open end of the first conduit and to the third open end of the second conduit to route the refrigerant between the first and second conduits; and', 'a second quick release connector assembly configured to couple to the second conduit., 'a quick release connector system, wherein the quick release connector system comprises2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the second quick release connector assembly is configured to couple to the second open end of the first conduit to connect the first conduit to a refrigerant source.3. The system of claim 1 , comprising a third quick release connector claim 1 , wherein the third quick release connector is configured to ...

UNIVERSAL MANUFACTURING TEST PLATFORM

Embodiments herein describe a universal test platform that includes a universal test station (UTS) coupled to a system under test (SUT) using respective adapters. The adapters include an interface subdivided into portions that are assigned to different data and power standards. In one embodiment, the UTS is coupled to a UTS adapter using a plurality of cables that transmits the different data and power signals between the UTS and the adapter. For example, the interface in the UTS adapter may include a plurality of pins or optical channels that are each coupled to one of the plurality of cables. The SUT is coupled to a SUT adapter which may have the same interface as the UTS adapter. However, the SUT may be coupled to only a sub-portion of the I/O elements in the SUT adapter, and thus, only some of the I/O elements are used when testing the SUT. 1. A test platform , comprising:a universal test station (UTS) comprising a test controller configured to select one of a plurality of test profiles to use when testing a system under test (SUT);a UTS adapter coupled to the UTS, wherein the UTS adapter comprises a first interface defining an arrangement of first I/O elements, wherein each of the first I/O elements is assigned to a respective one of a plurality of different I/O data communication techniques; anda SUT adapter coupled to the SUT and to the UTS adapter, wherein the SUT adapter comprises a second interface defining an arrangement of second I/O elements, wherein each of the first I/O elements contacts a respective one of the second I/O elements when the UTS adapter and SUT adapter are coupled together,wherein the SUT adapter is coupled to the SUT via a first plurality of cables, wherein only a sub-portion of the second I/O elements are coupled to the SUT via the first plurality of cables and only the sub-portion of the second I/O elements are used when testing the SUT using the selected test profile.2. The test platform of claim 1 , further comprising:a second ...

Method and System for Detecting Faults and Abnormal Wear Conditions in Oil & Gas Wireline Logging Winch Units

Systems and methods are provided for detecting potential failures in logging winch systems to enable efficient maintenance are provided. An example of such a system may include a logging winch system that conveys a downhole tool into a wellbore on a cable and a data processing system. The logging winch system may include sensors that measure observed quantities relating to operation of the logging winch system. The data processing system may determine correlation signatures that relate the observed quantities to the operation of the logging winch system and may identify when one or more of the correlation signatures indicates abnormal operation.

FAILURE PREDICTION APPARATUS AND FAILURE PREDICTION SYSTEM

A failure prediction apparatus includes an acquisition unit that acquires, from plural apparatuses to be monitored, state feature amount groups, a classification unit that classifies the plural apparatuses to be monitored for each degree of separation between a reference space which is defined by the plural state feature amount groups acquired by the acquisition unit and the state feature amount group of each of the plural apparatuses to be monitored, and a calculation unit that specifies a class which is classified by the classification unit and corresponds to the degree of separation between the reference space and the state feature amount group of an apparatus to be monitored and subjected to a failure prediction process among the plural apparatuses to be monitored, and calculates a probability of a failure occurring in the apparatus to be monitored and subjected to the failure prediction process. 1. A failure prediction apparatus comprising:an acquisition unit that acquires, from a plurality of apparatuses to be monitored, state feature amount groups which are a plurality of state feature amounts indicating features of an operating state of the apparatuses to be monitored;a classification unit that classifies the plurality of apparatuses to be monitored for each degree of separation between a reference space which is defined by the plurality of state feature amount groups acquired by the acquisition unit and the state feature amount group of each of the plurality of apparatuses to be monitored; anda calculation unit that specifies a class which is classified by the classification unit and corresponds to the degree of separation between the reference space and the state feature amount group of an apparatus to be monitored and subjected to a failure prediction process acquired by the acquisition unit for a predetermined period among the plurality of apparatuses to be monitored, and calculates a probability of a failure occurring in the apparatus to be monitored ...

POPULATION-BASED LEARNING WITH DEEP BELIEF NETWORKS

A plant asset failure prediction system and associated method. The method includes receiving user input identifying a first target set of equipment including a first plurality of units of equipment. A set of time series waveforms from sensors associated with the first plurality of units of equipment are received, the time series waveforms including sensor data values. A processor is configured to process the time series waveforms to generate a plurality of derived inputs wherein the derived inputs and the sensor data values collectively comprise sensor data. The method further includes determining whether a first machine learning agent may be configured to discriminate between first normal baseline data for the first target set of equipment and first failure signature information for the first target set of equipment. The first normal baseline data of the first target set of equipment may be derived from a first portion of the sensor data associated with operation of the first plurality of units of equipment in a first normal mode and the first failure signature information may be derived from a second portion of the sensor data associated with operation of the first plurality of units of equipment in a first failure mode. Monitored sensor signals produced by the one or more monitoring sensors are received. The first machine learning agent is then and activated, based upon the determining, to monitor data included within the monitored sensor signals. 1. A method for using failure signature information to monitor operation of one or more monitored units of equipment configured with one or more monitoring sensors , the method comprising:receiving, through a user interface, user input identifying a first target set of equipment including a first plurality of units of equipment, wherein each equipment unit of the first plurality of units of equipment is characterized by a first plurality of matching target parameters;receiving a set of time series waveforms from sensors ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM OF CAUSE ANALYSIS AND CORRECTION FOR MANUFACTURING DATA

A method and a system of cause analysis and correction for manufacturing data comprises: based on an plurality of historic manufacturing data, establishing abnormal classification rules and normal classification rules; comparing a current manufacturing data to the abnormal classification rules to identify a matching abnormal rule with the manufacturing data and an abnormal class thereof; comparing the current manufacturing data to the normal classification rules to determine a correcting rule and determine one or more correcting values of at least one of a plurality of manufacturing parameters; extracting abnormal features from the historic manufacturing data having the same condition as that of the manufacturing data, and extracting normal features from the historic manufacturing data matching the correcting rule; and based on the abnormal and the normal features, evaluating the cause contribution of the plurality of manufacturing parameters corresponding to the manufacturing data. 1. A method of cause analysis and correction for manufacturing data , adapted to a manufacturing process in a manufacturing system , comprising:based on a plurality of historic manufacturing data, establishing at least one abnormal classification rule and at least one normal classification rule, and storing the at least one abnormal classification rule and the at least one normal classification rule in a database storage device;comparing a current single manufacturing data with the at least one abnormal classification rule to identify at least one abnormal rule matching the current single manufacturing data and an abnormal class thereof, wherein the current single manufacturing data comprises a plurality of manufacturing parameters;comparing the current single manufacturing data with the at least one normal classification rule to determine a correcting rule, and determine one or more correcting values of at least one manufacturing parameter of the plurality of manufacturing parameters; ...

Field maintenance tool for device commissioning

A method of testing a configuration of a field device is provided. The method includes moving a handheld field maintenance tool into proximity of the field device and generating a simulated process control signal configured to cause the field device to change state. The method also includes performing a digital check, with a remote system, to confirm that the field device is communicably coupled to a process control loop and obtaining a result, from an operator of the handheld field maintenance tool. The result is received by the handheld field maintenance tool through the user interface and includes an indication of a response of the field device to the simulated process control signal.

Method and device for testing a temperature-compensated, pressure-gradient-controlled pressure switch

Method for testing a temperature-compensated, pressure-gradient-controlled pressure switch, which is pneumatically associated with a primary pressure chamber and comprises a secondary pressure chamber for temperature compensation, wherein, by using at least one temperature-control apparatus between the primary pressure chamber and the secondary pressure chamber, a temperature gradient is set which is sufficiently great to produce a pressure gradient between the primary pressure chamber and the secondary pressure chamber that corresponds at least to the triggering pressure gradient of the pressure switch.

TESTING SYSTEM AND TESTING METHOD

A system for testing the proper functioning of an atomiser for dispensing a fluid in the form of an aerosol is proposed, wherein the system comprises the atomiser and a test apparatus, wherein the atomiser comprises a container holding the fluid, and a housing part for inserting and/or replacing the container, wherein the container is movable relative to the housing part in order to dispense the fluid and the test apparatus comprises a measuring device for measuring the movement of the container when the fluid is dispensed. In addition, a method for testing the proper functioning of an atomiser for dispensing a fluid in the form of an aerosol is proposed, wherein the atomiser comprises a container holding the fluid, and a housing part for inserting and/or replacing the container, wherein the container is moved relative to the housing part in order to dispense the fluid and the movement of the container is measured and/or analysed when the fluid is dispensed. 1231214. A system () for testing the proper functioning of an atomiser () for dispensing a fluid () in the form of an aerosol () ,{'b': 23', '1', '24, 'wherein the system () comprises the atomiser () and in particular an automated test apparatus (),'}{'b': 1', '3', '2', '16', '3', '16', '2, 'wherein the atomiser () comprises a preferably insertable and particularly preferably replaceable container () holding the fluid (), and a housing part (), the container () being movable relative to the housing part () in order to dispense the fluid (), and'}{'b': 24', '27', '3', '21', '2, 'wherein the test apparatus () comprises a measuring device () for measuring the movement of the container (), in particular of the container bottom (), when the fluid () is dispensed,'}{'b': 23', '31', '27, 'wherein the system () comprises a data processing device () that is or can be connected to the measuring device (),'}characterised in that{'b': 31', '27', '1, 'the data processing device () is designed to analyse measured values ...

Event List Management System

Methods and systems are provided for event list management. In one embodiment, the method can include accessing data characterizing an operation of a machine. The data can include time durations of a plurality of events associated with the operation of the machine. The plurality of events can share a property. The method can include displaying a first view of the accessed data in a graphical display. The method can also include receiving data characterizing a user input indicative of a view change request. The method can further include determining an aggregate operation time and a number of occurrences of the plurality of events. The method can also include replacing, in the graphical display, the first view with a second view. The second view can include a single visual representation for the plurality of events. The single visual representation can include the determined aggregate operation time and the number of occurrences. 1. A method comprising:accessing data characterizing an operation of a machine, the data including time durations of a plurality of events associated with the operation of the machine, the plurality of events sharing a property;displaying a first view of the accessed data in a graphical display, the first view including separate visual representations for each of the plurality of events;receiving data characterizing a user input indicative of a view change request;determining an aggregate operation time and a number of occurrences of the plurality of events; andreplacing, in the graphical display, the first view with a second view, the second view including a single visual representation for the plurality of events, the single visual representation including the determined aggregate operation time and the number of occurrences.2. The method in claim 1 , wherein the property is an operational state of the machine.3. The method in claim 1 , wherein the property is an anomalous behavior in the operation of the machine.4. The method in claim 1 , ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS TO TEST AN AUTOMATIC STOP SAFETY FEATURE OF A ROTARY SAW

A test apparatus for testing of a stop mechanism on a saw includes a support arm movable relative to a blade of the saw from a first position to a second position. The test apparatus also includes a simulation member coupled to the support arm. In the first position, the first end of the simulation member is offset from a portion of the blade of the saw, and in the second position, the first end of the simulation member is adapted to be in contact with the portion of the blade of the saw. The test apparatus further includes circuitry operatively connected to the simulation member to replicate an electrical property of a human finger such that contact between the blade and the first end of the simulation member triggers the stop mechanism of the saw. 1. A test apparatus for the testing of a stop mechanism of a saw , the test apparatus comprising:a support arm movable relative to a blade of the saw from a first position to a second position;a simulation member coupled to the support arm, the simulation member having a first end and a second end, wherein in the first position, the first end of the simulation member is adapted to be offset from a portion of the blade of the saw, and in the second position, the first end of the simulation member is adapted to be in contact with or immediately adjacent to the portion of the blade of the saw; andcircuitry operatively connected to the simulation member, wherein the circuitry and simulation member cooperate to replicate an electrical property or a thermal property of a human finger such that contact or near contact between the blade and the first end of the simulation member when the support arm is in the second position triggers the stop mechanism of the saw.2. The test apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the electrical property is an impedance of the simulation member claim 1 , wherein the impedance of the simulation member is identical or substantially identical to an impedance of a human finger.3. The test apparatus of claim ...

VENTILATOR-ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE-LUNG BENCHTOP MODEL

Disclosed herein is a ventilator text fixture comprising a ventilator port that connects to a ventilator through a breathing circuit; where the ventilator delivers air through the ventilator port to a ventilator test fixture at a rate and pressure that can be controlled by a user to simulate inhalation; an input port; where the input port is in fluid communication with the ventilator port; where the input port permits additional simulated secretions or test liquids to be pumped into the ventilator text fixture; one or more bent supports; a liquid reservoir; where the liquid reservoir is operative to hold test fluids; and one or more tubes; where the one or more tubes are in fluid communication with the ventilator port and the input port via the liquid reservoir; and where the one or more bent supports are operative to mimic an anatomy of the trachea. 1. A ventilator text fixture comprising:a ventilator port that connects to a ventilator through a breathing circuit; where the ventilator delivers air through the ventilator port to a ventilator test fixture at a rate and pressure that can be controlled by a user to simulate inhalation;an input port; where the input port is in fluid communication with the ventilator port; where the input port permits additional simulated secretions or test liquids to be pumped into the ventilator text fixture;one or more bent supports;a liquid reservoir; where the liquid reservoir is operative to hold test fluids; andone or more tubes; where the one or more tubes are in fluid communication with the ventilator port and the input port via the liquid reservoir; and where the one or more bent supports are operative to mimic an anatomy of the trachea.2. The ventilator test fixture of claim 1 , further comprising a tube tip holder that is operative to position a tip of the one or more tubes in the test fixture; where tube tips are inserted into the tube tip holder and where the tube tip holder is adjusted by rotation to align the tube tips.3. ...