Patent classifications
G01F23/72
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCED VIBRATION AND ELECTRICAL NOISE PERFORMANCE IN MAGNETOSTRICTIVE TRANSMITTERS
Illustrative embodiments of systems and methods for enhanced vibration and electrical noise performance in magnetostrictive transmitters are disclosed. In one embodiment, a signal conditioning circuit may comprise an instrumentation amplifier configured to receive and amplify an analog measurement signal, an active high pass filter configured to reduce noise in a signal output by the instrumentation amplifier, a variable gain amplifier stage configured to further amplify a signal output by the active high pass filter, a distance detection module configured to process a signal output by the variable gain amplifier stage to determine a distance measurement associated with the analog measurement signal received by the instrumentation amplifier, and a programmable control circuit configured to control a gain level of the variable gain amplifier stage and to receive data concerning the signal output by the variable gain amplifier stage, including the distance measurement, from the distance detection module.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCED VIBRATION AND ELECTRICAL NOISE PERFORMANCE IN MAGNETOSTRICTIVE TRANSMITTERS
Illustrative embodiments of systems and methods for enhanced vibration and electrical noise performance in magnetostrictive transmitters are disclosed. In one embodiment, a signal conditioning circuit may comprise an instrumentation amplifier configured to receive and amplify an analog measurement signal, an active high pass filter configured to reduce noise in a signal output by the instrumentation amplifier, a variable gain amplifier stage configured to further amplify a signal output by the active high pass filter, a distance detection module configured to process a signal output by the variable gain amplifier stage to determine a distance measurement associated with the analog measurement signal received by the instrumentation amplifier, and a programmable control circuit configured to control a gain level of the variable gain amplifier stage and to receive data concerning the signal output by the variable gain amplifier stage, including the distance measurement, from the distance detection module.
Automated device for in-situ measurements of groundwater fluxes to surface water bodies
Disclosed is a seepage meter device, which is capable of detecting groundwater seepage fluxes to surface water bodies in a variety of aquatic environments. The device comprises a seepage meter body and an electronics component.
Automated device for in-situ measurements of groundwater fluxes to surface water bodies
Disclosed is a seepage meter device, which is capable of detecting groundwater seepage fluxes to surface water bodies in a variety of aquatic environments. The device comprises a seepage meter body and an electronics component.
LEVEL MEASURING DEVICE
The invention relates to a level measuring device in which a plurality of capacitive sections can be connected to a reference capacitor, whereby a leveling voltage level can be evaluated and output as a level.
SENSOR
A sensor comprises a protecting tube fixed to a through hole formed in a partition of a container, a detection part arranged inside the protecting tube, conducting wires connected with the detection part in the inside of the protecting tube, and a fixing member fixed to the partition, and the conducting wires are detachably fixed to the fixing member outside the protecting tube. In a preferred embodiment, the container is an airtight container, and the protecting tube is fixed to the partition indivisibly and integrally. Thereby, a sensor which comprises a detection part and conducting wires in the inside of a protecting tube fixed to a partition of a container and makes it possible to easily exchange a part of members at the time of malfunction and easily adjust a position of the detection part, etc., by a simple structure can be provided.
SENSOR
A sensor comprises a protecting tube fixed to a through hole formed in a partition of a container, a detection part arranged inside the protecting tube, conducting wires connected with the detection part in the inside of the protecting tube, and a fixing member fixed to the partition, and the conducting wires are detachably fixed to the fixing member outside the protecting tube. In a preferred embodiment, the container is an airtight container, and the protecting tube is fixed to the partition indivisibly and integrally. Thereby, a sensor which comprises a detection part and conducting wires in the inside of a protecting tube fixed to a partition of a container and makes it possible to easily exchange a part of members at the time of malfunction and easily adjust a position of the detection part, etc., by a simple structure can be provided.
APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MONITORING THE LEVEL OF A LIQUID MEDIUM IN A CONTAINER
An apparatus for monitoring of a level of a liquid within a container, the apparatus comprising: at least one permanent magnet embedded within an attachment band disposed on the exterior wall of the container, or in a float disposed within said container and free-floating or immersed on said liquid, an electric circuitry comprising an electric power source, alarming device and at least one magnetic proximity sensor embedded respectively into the float disposed within said container and free-floating or immersed in the liquid or in the attachment band. The float moves laterally and vertically into and out of proximity of the attachment band, with variance of the level of the liquid, wherein the proximity of the float to the attachment band is sensed by the at least one magnetic proximity sensor, when the float is in close proximity to the attachment band, thereby activating the alarming device to notify a user/caregiver about possible depletion of liquid within the container.
APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MONITORING THE LEVEL OF A LIQUID MEDIUM IN A CONTAINER
An apparatus for monitoring of a level of a liquid within a container, the apparatus comprising: at least one permanent magnet embedded within an attachment band disposed on the exterior wall of the container, or in a float disposed within said container and free-floating or immersed on said liquid, an electric circuitry comprising an electric power source, alarming device and at least one magnetic proximity sensor embedded respectively into the float disposed within said container and free-floating or immersed in the liquid or in the attachment band. The float moves laterally and vertically into and out of proximity of the attachment band, with variance of the level of the liquid, wherein the proximity of the float to the attachment band is sensed by the at least one magnetic proximity sensor, when the float is in close proximity to the attachment band, thereby activating the alarming device to notify a user/caregiver about possible depletion of liquid within the container.
Fuel/water separator probe
A method and apparatus are provided for controlling a fuel delivery system to limit acidic corrosion. An exemplary control system includes a controller, at least one monitor, an output, and a remediation system. The monitor of the control system may collect and analyze data indicative of a corrosive environment in the fuel delivery system. The output of the control system may automatically warn an operator of the fueling station of the corrosive environment so that the operator can take preventative or corrective action. The remediation system of the control system may take at least one corrective action to remediate the corrosive environment in the fuel delivery system. One or more sensors may be employed to signal proper operation of the remediation system.