公开(公告)号：US07590896B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-15

申请号：US12183120

申请日：2008-07-31

Applicant: Neil Colin Widmer ,  Rekha Anil

Inventor： Neil Colin Widmer ,  Rekha Anil

IPC: G06F11/00

CPC classification number: G06F11/3495 ,  G05B23/0235

Abstract: A system and a method for transferring data in an emission-monitoring system from a first computer to a second computer are provided. The method includes generating a first message containing a first software variable having a first site-specific value that is transmitted from the first computer to the second computer. The first site-specific value is indicative of whether one of a fault event, a maintenance event, or a calibration event associated with the first computer has occurred. The method further includes receiving the first message at the second computer, the second computer storing the first site-specific value in a first record of a first database. The first record is associated with the first software variable. The method further includes determining whether the first site-specific value indicates that an event has occurred. Finally, the method includes if the first site-specific value indicates that an event has occurred, then generating a second software variable having both a first predetermined name and a value equal to a first standardized value indicating that an event has occurred, else generating a third software variable having both the first predetermined name and a value equal to a second standardized value indicating that an event has not occurred.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于将发射监视系统中的数据从第一计算机传送到第二计算机的系统和方法。 该方法包括生成包含第一软件变量的第一消息，该第一软件变量具有从第一计算机发送到第二计算机的第一站点特定值。 第一站点特定值指示是否发生了与第一计算机相关联的故障事件，维护事件或校准事件之一。 该方法还包括在第二计算机处接收第一消息，第二计算机将第一站点特定值存储在第一数据库的第一记录中。 第一个记录与第一个软件变量相关联。 该方法还包括确定第一站点特定值是否指示事件已经发生。 最后，该方法包括如果第一站点特定值指示事件已经发生，则生成具有第一预定名称和等于指示事件已经发生的第一标准化值的值的第二软件变量，否则生成 第三软件变量具有第一预定名称和等于指示事件未发生的第二标准化值的值。

公开(公告)号：US07389151B2

公开(公告)日：2008-06-17

申请号：US11276559

申请日：2006-03-06

Applicant: Vivek Venugopal Badami ,  Rajesh Venkat Subbu ,  Avinash Vinayak Taware ,  Piero Patrone Bonissone ,  Neil Colin Widmer

Inventor： Vivek Venugopal Badami ,  Rajesh Venkat Subbu ,  Avinash Vinayak Taware ,  Piero Patrone Bonissone ,  Neil Colin Widmer

IPC: G05B13/02 ,  G05D3/12

CPC classification number: F01K13/02

Abstract: Systems and methods for multi-level optimization of emission levels and efficiency for a boiler system that includes creating both boiler-level models and burner-level models and receiving a plurality of boiler-level system variables. The received system variables are used along with boiler system constraints to optimize boiler-level setpoints. Once the boiler-level setpoints have been optimized they are sent to the burner level of a hierarchical control system, where they are used to optimize burner-level setpoints. Once the burner-level setpoints have been optimized they are sent to the burner control loops of the plant control system to be implemented.

Abstract translation: 锅炉系统的排放水平和效率的多级优化的系统和方法，包括建立锅炉级模型和燃烧器级模型以及接收多个锅炉级系统变量。 所接收的系统变量与锅炉系统限制一起使用，以优化锅炉级设定值。 一旦锅炉级设定值被优化，就将其发送到分层控制系统的燃烧器级别，用于优化燃烧器级设定值。 一旦燃烧器级设定值已被优化，就将其发送到要实施的设备控制系统的燃烧器控制回路。

公开(公告)号：US06474271B1

公开(公告)日：2002-11-05

申请号：US09842322

申请日：2001-04-26

Applicant: Neil Colin Widmer ,  Roy Payne ,  Antonio Marquez ,  Larry William Swanson ,  Philippe J. Gauthier

Inventor： Neil Colin Widmer ,  Roy Payne ,  Antonio Marquez ,  Larry William Swanson ,  Philippe J. Gauthier

IPC: F22B3756

CPC classification number: B05B17/0646 ,  B01D53/56 ,  B05B12/00 ,  F23J7/00 ,  F23J2215/10

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling the emissions of nitrogen oxides from a combustion system includes at least one nozzle assembly having an array of openings for delivering droplets of a fluid chemical agent to a flue gas within the combustion system; a controller operatively coupled to the at least one nozzle assembly for controlling the size and distribution of each droplet; an excitation mechanism operatively coupled to the at least nozzle assembly for providing additional control over the size and distribution of each droplet; and the array of openings arranged for deflecting the droplets to prevent droplet collisions.

Abstract translation: 用于控制来自燃烧系统的氮氧化物排放的装置包括至少一个喷嘴组件，其具有用于将流体化学试剂的液滴输送到燃烧系统内的烟道气的开口阵列; 控制器，其可操作地耦合到所述至少一个喷嘴组件，用于控制每个液滴的尺寸和分布; 激励机构，其可操作地耦合到所述至少喷嘴组件，用于提供对每个液滴的尺寸和分布的附加控制; 以及布置成用于偏转液滴以防止液滴碰撞的开口阵列。

公开(公告)号：US20120058013A1

公开(公告)日：2012-03-08

申请号：US12874333

申请日：2010-09-02

Applicant: Larry William Swanson ,  Douglas Frank Beadie ,  Neil Colin Widmer ,  Hua Zhang ,  Gilbert Otto Kraemer

Inventor： Larry William Swanson ,  Douglas Frank Beadie ,  Neil Colin Widmer ,  Hua Zhang ,  Gilbert Otto Kraemer

IPC: B01D53/94 ,  F02C7/14

CPC classification number: F01D25/30 ,  B01D53/8625 ,  B01D53/8696 ,  B01D2251/2062 ,  B01D2251/2067 ,  B01D2251/208 ,  B01D2258/018

Abstract: A method and system for controlling a temperature of an exhaust gas being introduced to a catalyst is provided. Using an adjustable flow controller, an adjustable amount of tempering fluid is provided to the exhaust gas prior to the exhaust gas proceeding to the catalyst. A sensor senses a parameter indicative of a temperature of the exhaust gas being introduced to the catalyst. A computer processor uses a relationship to relate the parameter to an adjustment of the adjustable flow controller that will adjust the amount of tempering fluid provided to the exhaust gas and change the temperature of the exhaust gas being introduced to the catalyst toward a target temperature. Adjustment of the adjustable flow controller is initiated by the computer processor to change the flow of the tempering fluid, and the relationship between the parameter and the adjustment of the adjustable flow controller is updated.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于控制引入催化剂的排气温度的方法和系统。 使用可调流量控制器，在排气进入催化剂之前，将可调量的回火流体提供给废气。 传感器感测指示引入催化剂的废气的温度的参数。 计算机处理器使用一种关系来将参数与可调节流量控制器的调节相关联，该调节流量控制器将调节提供给废气的回火流体的量并将引入催化剂的废气的温度改变为目标温度。 可调节流量控制器的调整由计算机处理器启动，以改变回火流体的流量，并且更新可调节流量控制器的参数与调整之间的关系。

公开(公告)号：US20100251943A1

公开(公告)日：2010-10-07

申请号：US12416591

申请日：2009-04-01

Applicant: Neil Colin Widmer

Inventor： Neil Colin Widmer

IPC: F23J99/00 ,  F23B103/00

CPC classification number: F23N5/00

Abstract: Solutions for mapping slag zones in a boiler are disclosed. In one embodiment, the system includes an obtainer for obtaining data about a location of a slag zone within a boiler, the slag zone being one of a plurality of slag zones in a slag plane; a determinater for determining a flow distribution of a working fluid within the boiler, the flow distribution originating at a plurality of burners and intersecting the slag zone and a sensor grid including a plurality of grid sensors; an identifier for identifying at least one grid sensor in the plurality of grid sensors that is intersected by the flow distribution of the working fluid; and a user interface module for displaying the flow distribution of the working fluid from the plurality of burners to the at least one grid sensor.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种在锅炉中绘制矿渣区的方法。 在一个实施例中，系统包括获取器，用于获取关于锅炉内的炉渣区域的位置的数据，炉渣区域是渣平面中的多个炉渣区域之一; 用于确定锅炉内的工作流体的流量分布的确定器，源于多个燃烧器并与炉渣区相交的流量分布以及包括多个栅格传感器的传感器栅格; 用于识别与所述工作流体的流量分布相交的多个网格传感器中的至少一个网格传感器的标识符; 以及用户界面模块，用于显示从多个燃烧器到至少一个网格传感器的工作流体的流量分布。

公开(公告)号：US07469647B2

公开(公告)日：2008-12-30

申请号：US11290244

申请日：2005-11-30

Applicant: Neil Colin Widmer ,  Avinash Vinayak Taware

Inventor： Neil Colin Widmer ,  Avinash Vinayak Taware

IPC: F23J11/00

CPC classification number: F23N5/003 ,  F22B35/00 ,  F23N1/022 ,  F23N5/022

Abstract: A system, a method, and an article of manufacture for adjusting temperature levels in predetermined locations in a boiler system are provided. The boiler system has a plurality of burners and a plurality of temperature sensors and CO sensors disposed therein. The system determines locations within the boiler system that have relatively high temperature levels utilizing the plurality of temperature sensors and then adjusts A/F ratios of burners affecting those locations to decrease the temperature levels at the locations while maintaining CO levels at or below a threshold level.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于调节锅炉系统中预定位置的温度水平的系统，方法和制品。 锅炉系统具有多个燃烧器和设置在其中的多个温度传感器和CO传感器。 该系统使用多个温度传感器来确定锅炉系统内具有相对较高温度水平的位置，然后调节影响这些位置的燃烧器的A / F比，以降低位置处的温度水平，同时将CO水平保持在阈值水平或低于阈值水平 。

公开(公告)号：US08087308B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-03

申请号：US12368351

申请日：2009-02-10

Applicant: Philippe Jean Gauthier ,  Neil Colin Widmer

Inventor： Philippe Jean Gauthier ,  Neil Colin Widmer

IPC: G01N1/22

CPC classification number: G01N1/2258

Abstract: A sample probe includes a sample probe tip filter. The sample probe also includes a shield disposed in relation to the sample probe tip filter, the shield being operable to deflect particles in a gas sampling stream away from the sample probe tip filter. The shield has at least one opening that allows the gas within the gas sampling stream and certain ones of the particles in the gas sampling stream both traveling in a substantially flow reversal direction to a primary direction of the gas sampling stream to enter the shield and contact the sample probe tip filter.

Abstract translation: 样品探针包括样品探针末端过滤器。 样品探针还包括相对于样品探针末端过滤器布置的屏蔽件，该屏蔽件可操作以使气体取样流中的颗粒偏离样品探针末端过滤器。 屏蔽件具有至少一个开口，其允许气体采样流中的气体和气体采样流中的某些颗粒沿气体采样流的主要方向沿基本上流动的方向行进，进入屏蔽和接触 样品探头尖端过滤器。

公开(公告)号：US07838297B2

公开(公告)日：2010-11-23

申请号：US10249298

申请日：2003-03-28

Applicant: Neil Colin Widmer ,  Roy Payne ,  William Randall Seeker ,  Philippe Jean Gauthier

Inventor： Neil Colin Widmer ,  Roy Payne ,  William Randall Seeker ,  Philippe Jean Gauthier

IPC: G01N33/00

CPC classification number: F23N1/022 ,  F23N3/042 ,  F23N5/003 ,  F23N5/006 ,  F23N2021/00 ,  F23N2021/10 ,  Y10T436/12

Abstract: A method of optimizing operation of a fossil fuel fired boiler includes, in an exemplary embodiment, providing a plurality of sensors positioned in different spatial positions within the fossil fuel fired boiler. The method also includes recording sensor outputs, identifying spatial combustion anomalies indicated by sensor outputs, identifying burners responsible for the spatial combustion anomalies, and adjusting air flow of responsible burners to alleviate the spatial combustion anomalies.

Abstract translation: 在示例性实施例中，优化化石燃料燃烧锅炉的操作的优化方法包括在化石燃料燃烧锅炉内提供位于不同空间位置的多个传感器。 该方法还包括记录传感器输出，识别由传感器输出指示的空间燃烧异常，识别负责空间燃烧异常的燃烧器，以及调节负责燃烧器的气流以减轻空间燃烧异常。

公开(公告)号：US20100199786A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-12

申请号：US12368347

申请日：2009-02-10

Applicant: Philippe Jean Gauthier ,  Neil Colin Widmer

Inventor： Philippe Jean Gauthier ,  Neil Colin Widmer

IPC: G01N1/22

CPC classification number: G01N1/2202 ,  G01N1/2258

Abstract: A sample probe includes a sample probe tip filter and a deflector disposed in relation to the sample probe tip filter, where the deflector is operable to deflect particles in a gas stream away from the sample probe tip filter.

Abstract translation: 样品探针包括样品探针末端过滤器和相对于样品探针末端过滤器设置的偏转器，其中偏转器可操作以使气流中的颗粒偏离样品探针末端过滤器。

公开(公告)号：US07581945B2

公开(公告)日：2009-09-01

申请号：US11290754

申请日：2005-11-30

Applicant: Neil Colin Widmer ,  Avinash Vinayak Taware ,  Ivy Wai Man Chong

Inventor： Neil Colin Widmer ,  Avinash Vinayak Taware ,  Ivy Wai Man Chong

IPC: F23N5/00 ,  F23B7/00

CPC classification number: F23N5/003 ,  F22B35/00 ,  F23D1/02 ,  F23D23/00 ,  F23N1/022 ,  F23N2025/10 ,  F23N2037/02 ,  F23N2041/10

Abstract: A system, a method, and an article of manufacture for adjusting CO emission levels in predetermined locations in a boiler system are provided. The boiler system has a plurality of burners and a plurality of CO sensors disposed therein. The system determines locations within the boiler system that have relatively high CO levels utilizing the plurality of CO sensors and then adjusts A/F ratios of burners affecting those locations to decrease the CO levels at the locations.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于调节锅炉系统中预定位置的CO排放水平的系统，方法和制品。 锅炉系统具有多个燃烧器和设置在其中的多个CO传感器。 该系统使用多个CO传感器确定锅炉系统内具有相对较高CO水平的位置，然后调整影响这些位置的燃烧器的A / F比，以降低位置处的CO水平。