Patent classifications
G05D16/2093
Pressurization system for high pressure processing system
The invention relates to a pressurization unit for use in processing equipment handling high pressure fluid, where the pressurization unit comprises at least one inlet and an outlet, the pressurization unit being adapted to receive a feed fluid at a feed pressure level at the inlet, being adapted to isolate the received feed fluid from the inlet and from the outlet and being adapted to increase the pressure of the fluid to a higher predetermined level and further being adapted to output the fluid through the outlet into the high pressure process while still isolated towards the inlet.
REGULATING DEVICE, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR GENERATING BREATHING GAS
A device for regulating breathing gas delivered to a user, comprising a gas circuit comprising a main line having at least an upstream end intended to be connected to at least one gas source and a downstream end intended to be connected to at least one user station such as a mask, the main line comprising at least one electromechanical control valve configured to regulate the gas pressure between the upstream and the downstream, the circuit comprising a secondary line comprising an upstream end intended to be connected to at least one gas source and a downstream end intended to be connected to the same user station(s), the secondary line comprising at least one auxiliary member for regulating the gas flow, the device comprising a switching system configured to control the flow of gas between the upstream and the downstream of the circuit via the main line or via the secondary line, characterized in that the auxiliary member for regulating the secondary line is a pneumatic pressure regulator.
SOLENOID INITIATOR WITH A MANUAL OVERRIDE FOR INFLATION SYSTEM
A solenoid valve assembly with a manual override is provided that includes a solenoid valve housing that is supportive of a valve seat, a plunger-type armature valve element fluidly communicative with a fluid source and initially pressure balanced to remain in a closed position relative to the valve seat and an electromagnet configured to generate a magnetic flux to move the plunger-type armature-valve element into an open position relative to the valve seat. The solenoid valve assembly with a manual override also includes a manual actuation assembly configured to generate an applied force to move the plunger-type armature valve element into the open position relative to the valve seat.
VALVE DEVICE
A valve device includes an operating unit, a first pushing member, a plate-like member, a second pushing member, and a valve. The plate-like member includes a plurality of the moment arms arranged at intervals in a circumferential direction. A force point of each of the plurality of the moment arms is pushed by a front end of the first pushing member. The second pushing member has an acted surface receiving a force from an action point of each of the plurality of the moment arms. The plurality of the moment arms are integrally connected by an annular frame portion of the plate-like member where the fulcrum is disposed.
Smart gas pressure regulator with energy harvesting
An electronic device and a method are disclosed. The electronic device includes a sensor, a memory, a processor, and a communication interface. The sensor is configured to detected vibrations of a gas pressure regulator. The memory is configured to store the detected vibrations. The processor is configured to record the detected vibrations caused by the gas pressure regulator at a predetermined time interval. The processor is also configured to generate a report of the recorded vibrations caused by the gas pressure regulator to indicate the operational status of the gas pressure regulator, wherein the generated report includes at least two recorded vibrations. The communication interface configured to transmit the generated report.
Pneumatic circuit for supplying air to at least one discharge valve and to at least one device for depressurizing an oil enclosure in a turbine engine
The invention provides a pneumatic circuit for supplying air to at least one discharge valve that is pneumatically actuated and to at least one depressurizing device for depressurizing an oil enclosure in a turbine engine, the pneumatic circuit comprising: a pneumatic control unit having at least one solenoid valve supplying compressed air to a discharge valve of a compressor of the turbine engine; at least one depressurizing device for depressurizing an oil enclosure of the turbine engine, the device including a compressed air ejector for depressurizing the oil enclosure; and a pneumatic bistable member that is supplied with air by different first and second compressed air sources and that is suitable for supplying the pneumatic control unit and the depressurizing device with air coming from the first or the second compressed air source as a function of the operating speed of the turbine engine.
Piezoelectric ring bender servo valve assembly for aircraft flight control actuation and fuel control systems
A piezoelectric ring bender servo valve assembly reduces mechanical wear by removing mechanical components used in prior art servo valves. The assembly does not use torque motor, flapper, and feedback spring. In this manner, no moving parts are required, which reduces maintenance and costs. A pair of piezoelectric ring benders mount adjacently to a pair of nozzles. The piezoelectric ring benders independently regulate the flow of fluid through the nozzles by moving between an open position to enable flowage, and a closed position to restrict flowage. A linear position sensing device measures and provides feedback about the spool position to a valve controller. The valve controller allows the spool valve to move until valve position achieves command position and the force on the spool valve is in equilibrium with pressure difference across spool valve. An H-bridge operable to switch the polarity of a differential pressure applied across to a load.
Relay valve and force balancing method
A relay valve configured according to the various embodiments as described herein advantageously provides consistent, reliable start point pressures for both supply and exhaust functionalities. To achieve this, the relay valves described herein utilize a plurality of diaphragms to neutralize any variable forces due to pressure in an actuator and, optionally, a supply connected to the relay valve.
Pressure reducer for animal drinking troughs, and method for adjusting at least one pressure reducer for animal drinking troughs
Animal drinking troughs have pressure reducers for reducing the higher pressure of the liquid supply to a low liquid pressure for supplying the animal drinking troughs. For various reasons, it is desired to change the reduced pressure. This takes place by adjustment of the pressure reducers. It is known to undertake such an adjustment with compressed air. This requires a separate compressed air source and a corresponding pipe system. The invention makes provision to adjust the pressure reducer hydraulically by means of the higher pressure of the liquid of the liquid supply. The energy required for adjusting the pressure reducers thereby provides the liquid pressure of the liquid supply. As a result, the pressure reducers according to the invention operate autonomously. A separate energy source for adjusting the pressure reducers is not required.
Proportionally controlled pinch valves, systems and methods
Precision in proportional operation of pinch valves along an application-specific path of opening and/or of closing is provided in proportionally controlled pinch valves, systems and methods. Included is the advantageous feature that pinch valves and pinch valve controlling systems and methods can be enhanced by carefully controlling not only two primary operational positionseither fully open or fully closedbut also in-between positions as are required for an application of a user of the pinch valve. The effect on the fluid flowing through tubing that is engaged by the pinch valve head between fully open and fully closed is considered, determined and used to achieve pinch valve operation that is linear in flow change and/or linear in pressure change along the closing path and/or opening path through the tubing. The pinch valves can include a normally closed port that opens when the system experiences a shut-down condition.