Patent classifications
G05D7/0676
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DETECTING END GUN STATUS
The present invention provides a system and method for using a small, wireless gyroscopic sensor to monitor end gun operations. Further, the present invention provides a system and method for using an accelerometer to detect vibrations at the end gun. According to further preferred embodiments, the present invention includes a diagnostic application which receives gyroscopic sensor data and accelerometer data. The diagnostic applications of the present invention preferably include logic and threshold limits which are applied to the received data. The present system preferably provides notifications and warnings based on detected changes in rotational motion, orientation changes and vibration levels in and around the end gun.
Dredged soil transport system and its control method thereof
The present invention provides a dredged soil transport system including a pipe module wound with a coil applying an electromagnetic field to an internally flowing dredged soil and including a plurality of pipelines, a pump module configured to provide a transport pressure for transport of dredged soil to the pipe module, database stored with flow information on flow velocity and flow form in response to physical properties of liquefied unit, and a control module communicating with the pipe module, the pump module and the database wiredly and wirelessly and applying, to the coil, a current of waveform matching to a flow waveform of the dredged soil transported inside the pipeline, and a control method thereof.
TECHNIQUES TO REDUCE RISK OF OCCLUSIONS IN DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS
Disclosed are techniques to establish a modified pump rate that mitigates the effects of a pump occlusion and enables a recommended dosage of insulin to be output by a pump mechanism over the course of a control cycle. In an example, the pump rate may be reduced by adding a calculated time interval between application of actuation commands to extend the amount of time over which insulin may be output by the pump mechanism.
Submersible pump control
A system can include an interface to receive sensed data and economic data; a production control framework that includes a module for modeling motor efficiency of an electric submersible pump, a module for modeling gas composition of a fluid being pumped by an electric submersible pump, a module for modeling solid dynamics in a fluid being pumped by an electric submersible pump, a module to update one or more of the modules for modeling in response to receipt of data via the interface; and an interface to output control commands to a controller for an electric submersible pump based at least in part on data received by the interface and analyzed by the production control framework. Various other apparatuses, systems, methods, etc., are also disclosed.
INFUSION PUMP ASSEMBLY
A wearable infusion pump assembly includes a reservoir for receiving an infusible fluid, and an external infusion set configured to deliver the infusible fluid to a user. A fluid delivery system is configured to deliver the infusible fluid from the reservoir to the external infusion set. The fluid delivery system includes a volume sensor assembly, and a pump assembly for extracting a quantity of infusible fluid from the reservoir and providing the quantity of infusible fluid to the volume sensor assembly. The volume sensor assembly is configured to determine the volume of at least a portion of the quantity of fluid. The fluid delivery system further includes a first valve assembly configured to selectively isolate the pump assembly from the reservoir, and a second valve assembly configured to selectively isolate the volume sensor assembly from the external infusion set.
METHOD FOR OPERATING A FLUID-GUIDING DEVICE, AND CORRESPONDING FLUID-GUIDING DEVICE
A device and method for operating a fluid-guiding device, including an electrically operated fluid pump, which delivers fluid from a fluid sump of the fluid-guiding device and supplies it to at least one fluid consumer. A fluid volume in the fluid sump as well as a current intensity of the electric current taken up by the fluid pump and modeled on the basis of the rotational speed of the fluid pump are ascertained, and a comparison value is determined from the modeled current intensity. A deficient fluid supply of the fluid-guiding device is inferred if the fluid volume is greater than a threshold value and a measured current intensity of the electric current taken up by the fluid pump is less than the comparison value.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FLUID DELIVERY IN A LONGWALL MINING SYSTEM
A fluid delivery system for a longwall shearer. The fluid delivery system includes a flow control device and an electronic processor. The flow control device is in fluid communication with a nozzle positioned on the shearer, and in fluid communication with a fluid source. The electronic processor is coupled to the flow control device. The electronic processor is configured to receive a measure of a capacity parameter, and determine a model fluid flow based on the measure of the capacity parameter. The capacity parameter corresponds to a position of the shearer along the mineral face. The electronic processor is further configured to set an operational parameter of the flow control device based on the model fluid flow, and operate the flow control device at the set operational parameter.
DUAL LOOP SUSCEPTOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM
Embodiments described herein generally relate to a temperature control system for a substrate support assembly disposed in a substrate processing system. In one embodiment, a temperature control system is disclosed herein. The temperature control system includes a remote fluid source and a main frame system. The remote fluid source includes a first reservoir and a second reservoir. The main frame system includes a first fluid loop and a second fluid loop. The first fluid loop is coupled to, and configured to receive a first fluid from, the first reservoir. The second fluid loop is coupled to and configured to receive a second fluid from the second reservoir. The first proportioning valve has a first inlet in communication with the first fluid loop and a second inlet in communication with the second fluid loop. The first proportioning valve has an outlet configured to flow a third fluid.
Multiple switch float switch apparatus having a magnetic coupling
The invention pertains to a float switch apparatus for use in activating one or a series of pumps. The float switch apparatus has particular use in combination with sump pump vessels. The apparatus includes an electrical chamber which is sealed from the vessel atmosphere and contains at least one switch controlling the activation of at least one pump, configured to pump liquid from the vessel. Within the electrical chamber there is a magnetic activation device which slides vertically along one wall of the chamber. On the opposing side of the chamber there is a magnetic coupling head which couples to the activation device magnetically through the coupling wall. The coupling head is mounted on top of a float rod having a float mechanism at the bottom thereof. The entire float switch apparatus is mounted in the vessel such that when the water reaches a predetermined level the float moves the float rod vertically and thus the coupling head is moved vertically. Since the coupling head is coupled to the magnetic activation device in the sealed electrical chamber, the activation device is also moved vertically and activates at least one switch for controlling the activation of a pump. The liquid in the vessel in then pumped out and the float rod moves down vertically in response. At a predetermined point the magnetic activation device no longer activates the switch controlling the pump and the pump is turned off. This device allows the electrical components of the float switch apparatus to remain sealed from the vessel atmosphere.
Systems and methods for fluid delivery
A system for at least partial closed-loop control of a medical condition is disclosed. The system includes at least one medical fluid pump. The medical fluid pump including a sensor for determining the volume of fluid pumped by the pump. Also, at least one continuous analyte monitor, and a controller. The controller is in communication with the medical fluid pump and the at least one continuous analyte monitor. The controller includes a processor. The processor includes instructions for delivery of medical fluid based at least on data received from the at least one continuous analyte monitor.