摘要:
By monitoring pressure transients in a liquid within a liquid distribution system using only a single sensor, events such as the opening and closing of valves at specific fixtures are readily detected. The sensor, which can readily be coupled to a faucet bib, transmits an output signal to a computing device. Each such event can be identified by the device based by comparing characteristic features of the pressure transient waveform with previously observed characteristic features for events in the system. These characteristic features, which can include the varying pressure, derivative, and real Cepstrum of the pressure transient waveform, can be used to select a specific fixture where a valve open or close event has occurred. Flow to each fixture and leaks in the system can also be determined from the pressure transient signal. A second sensor disposed at a point disparate from the first sensor provides further event information.
摘要:
A manifold trailer comprises at least one main line having a plurality of discharge connectors and a plurality of articulating arm assemblies which are each connected to a corresponding discharge connector. Each arm assembly comprises a connector member which includes an inlet port, an outlet port and a third port which is located generally opposite the outlet port and is closed by a removable plug member. Each arm assembly also includes an articulating conduit assembly which comprises a first end that is connected to the inlet port and a riser swivel which is connected to the outlet port. During deployment of the arm assembly, a second end of the conduit assembly is connectable to a pumping unit to thereby fluidly connect the pumping unit to the main line.
摘要:
The present invention relates to a cryogenic fluid transfer tunnel (10), such as a liquefied natural gas (LNG) transfer tunnel, comprising a lining jacket (20) comprising within a cryogenic fluid carrier line (30); one or more utility lines (40); one or more voids (50) comprising cryogenic insulating material (60); one or more relief lines (70) for removing vapour from void; one or more vapour return lines (80); and wherein said cryogenic fluid transfer tunnel does not comprise a recirculation line. A method of installing such a tunnel and a method of cooling a cryogenic fluid carrier line in such a tunnel is also disclosed.
摘要:
The invention relates to a method for automatically controlling a tube network, in particular of a brewing system, for transporting flow media, wherein the tube network provides a plurality of transport paths between a source and a destination, and wherein the tube network comprises a plurality of tube sections and/or control modules, comprising an automatic calculation of a transport path for a flow medium between a source, in particular a predetermined source, and a destination, in particular a predetermined destination, wherein the calculation a transport path comprises a calculation of a sequence of tube sections and/or control modules between the source and the destination.
摘要:
A system for collecting ligno-cellulosic biomass over a large area to enable the commercial refining of biomass from 2,500 to in excess of 50,000 tons of biomass per day to produce ethanol or other products. The biomass is collected at a series of collection points and then transported through a network of conduit “loops” interconnecting each of the collection points and the central refining plant. The water used to transport the biomass, as a slurry, is recovered and sequentially recycled in the same pipeline system to push the biomass slurry around the system in a “loop”.