PROCESS FLUID TEMPERATURE ESTIMATION USING IMPROVED HEAT FLOW SENSOR

    公开(公告)号:US20230314239A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-10-05

    申请号:US17710031

    申请日:2022-03-31

    Applicant: Rosemount Inc.

    Inventor: Jason H. Rud

    CPC classification number: G01K7/16 G01K7/021 G01K7/04

    Abstract: A process temperature estimation system includes a mounting assembly configured to mount the process fluid temperature estimation system to an external surface of a process fluid conduit. A hot end thermocouple is thermally coupled to the external surface of the process fluid conduit. A resistance temperature device (RTD) is spaced from the hot end thermocouple. Measurement circuitry is coupled to the hot end thermocouple and is configured to detect an emf of the hot end thermocouple and a resistance of the RTD that varies with temperature and provide sensor temperature information. A controller is coupled to the measurement circuitry and is configured to measure a reference temperature based on the resistance of the RTD and employ a heat transfer calculation with the reference temperature, the emf of the hot end thermocouple, and known thermal conductivity of the process fluid conduit to generate an estimated process temperature output.

    Heat flux sensor
    2.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US10317295B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-06-11

    申请号:US15282760

    申请日:2016-09-30

    Applicant: Rosemount Inc.

    Abstract: A heat flow sensor configured to provide an indication of temperature relative to a process fluid is provided. The sensor comprises a first resistance temperature detector (RTD) element and a second RTD element spaced within a sheath from the first RTD element. The sensor also includes a set of leads comprising a first subset and a second subset, wherein the first subset is coupled to the first RTD element and the second subset is coupled to the second RTD element.

    EXPLOSION-PROOF THERMAL IMAGING SYSTEM
    3.
    发明申请
    EXPLOSION-PROOF THERMAL IMAGING SYSTEM 审中-公开
    防爆热成像系统

    公开(公告)号:US20170006237A1

    公开(公告)日:2017-01-05

    申请号:US14755094

    申请日:2015-06-30

    Applicant: Rosemount Inc.

    Abstract: An explosion-proof thermal imaging system is provided. The system include an explosion-proof housing having a window that is configured to allow thermal radiation therethrough. An infrared camera is positioned within the explosion-proof housing and is disposed to receive and image thermal radiation that passes through the window. An emissivity target is disposed within a field of view of the infrared camera, but on an opposite side of the window from the infrared camera. A temperature sensor is operably coupled to the infrared camera and is configured to provide an indication of temperature proximate the emissivity target.

    Abstract translation: 提供防爆热成像系统。 该系统包括具有被配置为允许热辐射通过其中的窗口的防爆壳体。 红外摄像机位于防爆壳体内,并设置成接收和图像通过窗户的热辐射。 辐射目标设置在红外摄像机的视场内,但在与红外摄像机的窗口的相对侧。 温度传感器可操作地耦合到红外相机,并且被配置为提供接近发射率目标的温度的指示。

    Non-invasive process fluid temperature indication with reduced error

    公开(公告)号:US11320316B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-05-03

    申请号:US16296521

    申请日:2019-03-08

    Applicant: Rosemount Inc.

    Abstract: A process fluid temperature estimation system includes a mounting assembly, a sensor capsule, measurement circuitry, and a controller. The mounting assembly is configured to mount the process fluid temperature estimation system to an external surface of a process fluid conduit. The sensor capsule has an end that is configured to contact the external surface of the process fluid conduit to form an interface having a contact region and an air gap. The sensor capsule also has at least one temperature sensitive element disposed therein. The measurement circuitry is coupled to the sensor capsule and configured to detect an electrical characteristic of the at least one temperature sensitive element that varies with temperature and provide at least process fluid conduit skin temperature information. The controller is coupled to the measurement circuitry and is configured to obtain the process fluid conduit skin temperature information from the measurement circuitry and to obtain reference temperature information. The controller is configured to obtain a heat flow parameter related to the air gap of the interface and to employ a heat transfer calculation with the process fluid conduit skin temperature information, reference temperature information, and heat flow parameter to generate an estimated process fluid temperature output.

    Non-invasive process fluid flow indication using temperature difference

    公开(公告)号:US11248940B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-02-15

    申请号:US16722276

    申请日:2019-12-20

    Applicant: Rosemount Inc.

    Abstract: A process fluid flow system includes a first pipe skin sensor and a second pipe skin sensor. The first pipe skin sensor is disposed to measure an external temperature of a process fluid conduit at a first location on the process fluid conduit. The second pipe skin sensor is disposed to measure an external temperature of a process fluid conduit at a second location on the process fluid conduit. Measurement circuitry is coupled to the first and second pipe skin sensors. A controller is coupled to the measurement circuitry and is configured to identify a process fluid flow condition based on signals from the first and second pipe skin sensors and to output an indication of the process fluid flow condition.

    PROCESS VARIABLE TRANSMITTER WITH EMF DETECTION AND CORRECTION
    7.
    发明申请
    PROCESS VARIABLE TRANSMITTER WITH EMF DETECTION AND CORRECTION 有权
    具有EMF检测和校正的过程变量变送器

    公开(公告)号:US20140088905A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-27

    申请号:US13629127

    申请日:2012-09-27

    Applicant: ROSEMOUNT INC.

    Inventor: Jason H. Rud

    CPC classification number: G01K7/20 G01K7/021

    Abstract: A preexisting voltage across a sensor is latched to a storage capacitor prior to any excitation current being applied to the sensor. Once the excitation current is applied, the voltage on the storage capacitor is directly subtracted from a differential voltage across the sensor. The subtraction is done before a measurement is converted to a digital value and passed to a transmitter. The subtraction is performed in hardware, and a time required to sample and hold the preexisting voltage across the storage capacitor is within a settling time used for collecting any sensor measurements.

    Abstract translation: 在任何激励电流施加到传感器之前,传感器上的预先存在的电压被锁存到存储电容器。 一旦施加了激励电流,就会从传感器上的差分电压直接减去存储电容上的电压。 在将测量值转换为数字值并传送到发射机之前进行减法。 减法在硬件中执行,并且在存储电容器之间采样和保持预先存在的电压所需的时间在用于收集任何传感器测量值的建立时间内。

    DYNAMICALLY ADJUSTED A/D RESOLUTION
    8.
    发明申请
    DYNAMICALLY ADJUSTED A/D RESOLUTION 审中-公开
    动态调整A / D决议

    公开(公告)号:US20130154862A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-06-20

    申请号:US13767407

    申请日:2013-02-14

    Applicant: Rosemount Inc.

    CPC classification number: H03M1/20 H03M1/1235 H03M1/181

    Abstract: A process variable transmitter is used to measure a process variable, and, in doing so, dynamically changes the resolution of the A/D converter based upon the measured value of the analog input signal. This can be done by automatically adjusting the configurable resolution gain adjustment based on the value of the analog signal being measured, by normalizing the input signal being measured so that it is centered in an optimal resolution window of the A/D converter, or by adjusting a voltage reference provided to the A/D converter.

    Abstract translation: 过程变量发送器用于测量过程变量,并且在这样做时,基于模拟输入信号的测量值来动态地改变A / D转换器的分辨率。 这可以通过基于所测量的模拟信号的值自动调整可配置的分辨率增益调整,通过对所测量的输入信号进行归一化,使其在A / D转换器的最佳分辨率窗口中居中,或者通过调整 提供给A / D转换器的电压参​​考。

    Single-use plastic pressure sensor

    公开(公告)号:US11506556B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-11-22

    申请号:US17038789

    申请日:2020-09-30

    Applicant: Rosemount Inc.

    Abstract: A polymeric fluid sensor includes an inlet configured to receive fluid and an outlet. A polymeric tube is fluidically interposed between the inlet and the outlet and has a first sensing location with a first sidewall thickness and a second sensing location, spaced from the first sensing location, with a second sidewall thickness. A sleeve is disposed about the polymeric tube. The first sidewall thickness is less than the second sidewall thickness and a first sensing element is disposed at the first location and a second sensing element is disposed at the second location. In another example, the first and second sidewall thicknesses are the same and a fluid restriction is disposed within the polymeric tube between the first and second sensing locations.

    NON-INVASIVE PROCESS FLUID FLOW INDICATION USING TEMPERATURE DIFFERENCE

    公开(公告)号:US20210190562A1

    公开(公告)日:2021-06-24

    申请号:US16722276

    申请日:2019-12-20

    Applicant: Rosemount Inc.

    Abstract: A process fluid flow system includes a first pipe skin sensor and a second pipe skin sensor. The first pipe skin sensor is disposed to measure an external temperature of a process fluid conduit at a first location on the process fluid conduit. The second pipe skin sensor is disposed to measure an external temperature of a process fluid conduit at a second location on the process fluid conduit. Measurement circuitry is coupled to the first and second pipe skin sensors. A controller is coupled to the measurement circuitry and is configured to identify a process fluid flow condition based on signals from the first and second pipe skin sensors and to output an indication of the process fluid flow condition.

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