IRRIGATION SYSTEM AND METHOD
    11.
    发明申请
    IRRIGATION SYSTEM AND METHOD 有权
    灌溉系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140252114A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-09-11

    申请号:US13968069

    申请日:2013-08-15

    IPC分类号: A01G25/02

    摘要: A method of operating an irrigation system is provided and includes coupling one or more lateral driplines to a main irrigation line, dividing each lateral dripline into zones and providing each lateral dripline with a plurality of replaceable emitters at each zone, disposing a plurality of controllable valves along each of the one or more lateral driplines at zone borders and actuating each one of the plurality of controllable valves to thereby activate corresponding emitters in the associated zone.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种操作灌溉系统的方法,并且包括将一个或多个侧向滴管连接到主灌溉线,将每个侧向滴灌管分成区域,并在每个区域向每个侧向滴管提供多个可更换的发射器,将多个可控阀 沿着区域边界处的一个或多个侧向流水线中的每一个,并且致动多个可控阀中的每一个,从而激活相关区域中的相应发射器。

    Automated management of potentially hazardous objects near power lines

    公开(公告)号:US11270111B2

    公开(公告)日:2022-03-08

    申请号:US16266951

    申请日:2019-02-04

    摘要: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a computer-implemented method for detecting vegetation near a power line. A non-limiting example of the computer-implemented method includes detecting the spectral characteristics of a target location. The spectral characteristics can be used to detect a tree at the target location. The location of the power lines that are within a buffer distance of the tree can be detected. Given that the tree is within a buffer distance, a risk value can be calculated for the tree. The risk value can convey the likelihood that the tree will contact the power line. If the risk is above a threshold amount, a work order can be issued to direct a crew to trim or cut the tree to prevent it from contacting the power line.

    Methods and apparatus for detection of gaseous corrosive contaminants
    16.
    发明授权
    Methods and apparatus for detection of gaseous corrosive contaminants 有权
    用于检测气体腐蚀性污染物的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US09575040B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-02-21

    申请号:US14265623

    申请日:2014-04-30

    摘要: A corrosion sensor includes a plurality of metal strips having different thicknesses. A first metal strip with the least thickness is first employed to provide sensitive corrosion detection. After an exposed portion of the first metal strip is consumed, a second metal strip having a second least thickness can be employed to provide continued sensitive corrosion detection employing a remaining un-corroded portion of the second metal strip. The plurality of metal strips can be sequentially employed as exposed portions of thinner metal strips become unusable through complete corrosion and un-corroded exposed portions of thicker metal strips become thin enough to provide sensitive corrosion detection.

    摘要翻译: 腐蚀传感器包括具有不同厚度的多个金属条。 首先使用具有最小厚度的第一金属条来提供敏感的腐蚀检测。 在消耗第一金属带的暴露部分之后,可以使用具有第二最小厚度的第二金属带,以使用第二金属带的剩余未腐蚀部分提供连续敏感的腐蚀检测。 可以顺序地使用多个金属条,因为较薄金属条的暴露部分通过完全腐蚀变得不可用,而较厚金属条的未腐蚀暴露部分变得足够薄以提供敏感的腐蚀检测。

    System And Method For Managing And Forecasting Power From Renewable Energy Sources
    18.
    发明申请
    System And Method For Managing And Forecasting Power From Renewable Energy Sources 审中-公开
    从可再生能源管理和预测能源的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20150186904A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-07-02

    申请号:US14141711

    申请日:2013-12-27

    IPC分类号: G06Q30/02 G06Q10/06 G06Q50/06

    摘要: Techniques for managing and forecasting power from renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, are provided. In one aspect, a computer-implemented method for managing power from at least one renewable energy source is provided. The method includes the following steps. A list of tasks to be performed within a given timeframe is created, wherein a power load is associated with performing each of the tasks. Performance of the tasks is prioritized based on the power load associated with each of the tasks and an availability of the power from the renewable energy source during the given timeframe.

    摘要翻译: 提供了管理和预测来自太阳能和风力发电等可再生能源的电力的技术。 一方面,提供了一种用于管理来自至少一个可再生能源的电力的计算机实现的方法。 该方法包括以下步骤。 创建在给定时间段内执行的任务的列表,其中功率负载与执行每个任务相关联。 基于与每个任务相关联的电力负载和在给定时间段期间来自可再生能源的电力的可用性,优先执行任务的性能。

    Corrosion sensors
    19.
    发明授权
    Corrosion sensors 有权
    腐蚀传感器

    公开(公告)号:US08643390B2

    公开(公告)日:2014-02-04

    申请号:US13760391

    申请日:2013-02-06

    IPC分类号: G01R27/08

    CPC分类号: G01N27/00 G01N17/04

    摘要: Corrosion sensor apparatus for detection of contamination affecting metal based components and devices. For example, an apparatus includes: a set of corrosion sensor elements, wherein a width of a first corrosion sensor element is different than a width of a second corrosion sensor element, wherein each corrosion sensor element is susceptible to corrosion caused by an operating environment of the corrosion sensor elements; and a set of reference elements wherein a width of a first reference sensor element is substantially equal to the width of the first corrosion sensor element and a width of a second reference sensor element is substantially equal to the width of the second corrosion sensor element, wherein each reference sensor element is not substantially susceptible to corrosion caused by the operating environment of the corrosion sensor elements.

    摘要翻译: 用于检测影响金属基部件和装置的污染物的腐蚀传感器装置。 例如,一种装置包括:一组腐蚀传感器元件,其中第一腐蚀传感器元件的宽度不同于第二腐蚀传感器元件的宽度,其中每个腐蚀传感器元件容易受到由操作环境 腐蚀传感器元件; 以及一组参考元件,其中第一参考传感器元件的宽度基本上等于第一腐蚀传感器元件的宽度,并且第二参考传感器元件的宽度基本上等于第二腐蚀传感器元件的宽度,其中 每个参考传感器元件基本上不受腐蚀传感器元件的操作环境引起的腐蚀。