F04C14/08

Systems and methods for filling containers

Systems and methods for distributing a filling fluid are discussed. More particularly an exemplary filling system may include a reservoir holding a filling fluid for distribution. The filling system may also include a pump and filling nozzle fluidly coupled to the reservoir. A processor executes a filling module that when executed receives at least one input fluid property of the filling fluid and generates at least one set of operating parameters for controlling operation of the pump during a filling operation based at least in part on the fluid property. The generated set of operating parameters enable control of the pump to distribute the filling fluid through the filling nozzle, such that a fluid interface with a stable resting profile forms in the filling fluid in the filling nozzle adjacent to the nozzle opening after the filling fluid is distributed from the filling nozzle.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FILLING CONTAINERS
20230166877 · 2023-06-01 ·

Systems and methods for distributing a filling fluid are discussed. More particularly an exemplary filling system may include a reservoir holding a filling fluid for distribution. The filling system may also include a pump and filling nozzle fluidly coupled to the reservoir. A processor executes a filling module that when executed receives at least one input fluid property of the filling fluid and generates at least one set of operating parameters for controlling operation of the pump during a filling operation based at least in part on the fluid property. The generated set of operating parameters enable control of the pump to distribute the filling fluid through the filling nozzle, such that a fluid interface with a stable resting profile forms in the filling fluid in the filling nozzle adjacent to the nozzle opening after the filling fluid is distributed from the filling nozzle.

Hydrostatic Transmission Assembly and System
20170314674 · 2017-11-02 ·

A hydrostatic transmission system includes a hydraulic motor and at least one proportional control valve and at least one pump connected to the hydraulic motor to provide fluid to operate the hydraulic motor. The at least one pump includes at least one fluid driver having a prime mover and a fluid displacement assembly to be driven by the prime mover such that fluid is transferred from the pump inlet to the pump outlet. The hydrostatic transmission system also includes a controller that establishes at least one of a speed and a torque of the at least one prime mover and concurrently establishes an opening of the at least one proportional control valve to adjust at least one of a flow and a pressure in the hydrostatic transmission system to an operational set point.

Hydrostatic Transmission Assembly and System
20170314674 · 2017-11-02 ·

A hydrostatic transmission system includes a hydraulic motor and at least one proportional control valve and at least one pump connected to the hydraulic motor to provide fluid to operate the hydraulic motor. The at least one pump includes at least one fluid driver having a prime mover and a fluid displacement assembly to be driven by the prime mover such that fluid is transferred from the pump inlet to the pump outlet. The hydrostatic transmission system also includes a controller that establishes at least one of a speed and a torque of the at least one prime mover and concurrently establishes an opening of the at least one proportional control valve to adjust at least one of a flow and a pressure in the hydrostatic transmission system to an operational set point.

Intelligent oil extraction system using all-metal screw pump
20220056791 · 2022-02-24 ·

An intelligent oil extraction system using an all-metal screw pump includes: the all-metal screw pump, an oil collecting unit (43), and a steam generating unit (45); wherein an internal threaded curve surface and an external threaded curve surface of the all-metal screw pump are both tapered spiral structures with equal tapers; the oil extraction system comprises a lifting mechanism and monitoring and control mechanism; the monitoring and control mechanism comprises: a controller (34), a torque sensor (35), a flow sensor (36), a pressure sensor (39), a liquid level detector (38), and a backup power source (37); the controller (34) is electrically connected to the torque sensor (35), the flow sensor (36), the pressure sensor (39), the liquid level detector (38), the backup power source (37), a drive motor (48), a servo motor (33), a first valve and a second valve. The present invention can solve the technical problems such as short service life, high energy consumption, low pump efficiency, sand jam, and low intelligence of the conventional metal screw pumps.

Operation control device for limiting the amount a positive displacement pump over or undershoots a target operating parameter value, pump system and method for operating such

An operational control device is disclosed for a positive-displacement pump having a motor, means for actuating the motor, state sensor means for detecting an actual operating parameter (e.g., pressure) of the pump, and operating mode means for controlling an operating mode of the pump. A first actuating mode of the operating mode means is set by the actuating means below a first operating-parameter threshold value (P1). This mode brings about a constantly rising pump pressure in the direction of an operating-parameter setpoint value (Pset) in a variable manner, which is dependent on a detected change in the operating parameter over a predefined time interval. A second actuating mode is set as normal operation to the operating-parameter setpoint value by the actuating means above the first operating-parameter threshold value. P1 is fixed or is calculated as a fraction of the operating-parameter setpoint value and/or a pump parameter correlated therewith.

Operation control device for limiting the amount a positive displacement pump over or undershoots a target operating parameter value, pump system and method for operating such

An operational control device is disclosed for a positive-displacement pump having a motor, means for actuating the motor, state sensor means for detecting an actual operating parameter (e.g., pressure) of the pump, and operating mode means for controlling an operating mode of the pump. A first actuating mode of the operating mode means is set by the actuating means below a first operating-parameter threshold value (P1). This mode brings about a constantly rising pump pressure in the direction of an operating-parameter setpoint value (Pset) in a variable manner, which is dependent on a detected change in the operating parameter over a predefined time interval. A second actuating mode is set as normal operation to the operating-parameter setpoint value by the actuating means above the first operating-parameter threshold value. P1 is fixed or is calculated as a fraction of the operating-parameter setpoint value and/or a pump parameter correlated therewith.

ANTI-RIPPLE INJECTION METHOD AND APPARATUS AND CONTROL SYSTEM OF A PUMP
20170298924 · 2017-10-19 ·

An anti-ripple injection method for injecting an anti-ripple signal into a control system of a pump is disclosed. The control system controls an electric motor via an electric motor drive, and the electric motor drives the pump. The anti-ripple signal causes pressure ripples in the pump output to be at least partially cancelled. The anti-ripple injection method comprises: injecting an anti-ripple signal of any waveform into the control system, the anti-ripple signal being represented by the following equation: f(θ)=Σ.sub.mA.sub.mcos(mθ+θ.sub.m), wherein θ is the rotation angle of the motor shaft, m is the order of a signal harmonic in the anti-ripple signal, A.sub.m and θm are parameters with respect to the m.sup.th signal harmonic. A control system of a pump including the anti-ripple injection apparatus, and a pump system including the control system are also disclosed.

ANTI-RIPPLE INJECTION METHOD AND APPARATUS AND CONTROL SYSTEM OF A PUMP
20170298924 · 2017-10-19 ·

An anti-ripple injection method for injecting an anti-ripple signal into a control system of a pump is disclosed. The control system controls an electric motor via an electric motor drive, and the electric motor drives the pump. The anti-ripple signal causes pressure ripples in the pump output to be at least partially cancelled. The anti-ripple injection method comprises: injecting an anti-ripple signal of any waveform into the control system, the anti-ripple signal being represented by the following equation: f(θ)=Σ.sub.mA.sub.mcos(mθ+θ.sub.m), wherein θ is the rotation angle of the motor shaft, m is the order of a signal harmonic in the anti-ripple signal, A.sub.m and θm are parameters with respect to the m.sup.th signal harmonic. A control system of a pump including the anti-ripple injection apparatus, and a pump system including the control system are also disclosed.

Apparatus for Reducing Noise of Gear Pump Through Uneven Pitch-Simulated Control and Method Thereof

An apparatus for reducing noise of a gear pump through uneven pitch-simulated control includes a calculation unit to calculate different control current values for each tooth of a teeth order by applying a teeth number, the teeth order, and a teeth angle of the gear pump in which a plurality of teeth are evenly formed, a storage unit to map and store the teeth order and the different control current values corresponding to the teeth order for each tooth, and a current controller to variably generate the control current value mapped corresponding to the teeth order when each tooth reaches a reference position when the gear pump rotates by a motor, wherein the control current value is added to a reference current value of a motor control signal and applied to the motor.