公开(公告)号：US08755941B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-17

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

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：US20100199787A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-12

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：US20080288602A1

公开(公告)日：2008-11-20

申请号：US12183120

申请日：2008-07-31

Applicant: Neil Colin Widmer ,  Rekha Anil

Inventor： Neil Colin Widmer ,  Rekha Anil

IPC: G06F15/16

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：US07424647B2

公开(公告)日：2008-09-09

申请号：US10710531

申请日：2004-07-19

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：US06904815B2

公开(公告)日：2005-06-14

申请号：US10605794

申请日：2003-10-28

Applicant: Neil Colin Widmer

Inventor： Neil Colin Widmer

IPC: G01N1/22 ,  G01N1/26 ,  G01N1/16

CPC classification number: G01N1/2258 ,  G01N1/26 ,  G01N2001/225 ,  G01N2001/2285

Abstract: A method and system of obtaining a sample of fluid flowing through a duct comprises determining an average concentration of a component species of the fluid during a test including determining first and second concentrations of the component species at first and second respective duct locations, positioning first and second sample probes in the duct so that they receive the fluid at the first and second locations, respectively, and controlling respective flow rates of fluid received by the first and second sample probes, or alternatively first and second time amounts that the flow of fluid is received by the first and second sample probes, respectively, based on the determined first, second and average concentrations. The respective flow rates or time amounts may be controlled so that component species concentration collectively received by the first and second sample probes equals the average concentration of the component species determined during the test.

Abstract translation: 获得流过管道的流体样本的方法和系统包括确定测试期间流体的组分种类的平均浓度，包括确定第一和第二相应管道位置处的成分物质的第一和第二浓度，首先定位和 在管道中的第二样本探针，使得它们分别在第一和第二位置处接收流体，并且控制由第一和第二样本探针接收的流体的相应流速，或者替代地，流体流动的第一和第二时间量 基于确定的第一，第二和平均浓度分别由第一和第二样品探针接收。 可以控制相应的流速或时间量，使得由第一和第二样品探针共同接收的组分种类浓度等于在测试期间确定的组分种类的平均浓度。

公开(公告)号：US08087307B2

公开(公告)日：2012-01-03

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：US20110302901A1

公开(公告)日：2011-12-15

申请号：US12796765

申请日：2010-06-09

Applicant: Guang Xu ,  Neil Colin Widmer

Inventor： Guang Xu ,  Neil Colin Widmer

IPC: F02C3/00 ,  F23N5/00

CPC classification number: F23C5/32 ,  F23C6/045 ,  F23C2201/101 ,  F23L7/007 ,  F23L9/04 ,  F23N3/002 ,  F23N5/003 ,  F23N2037/16 ,  F23N2041/10 ,  F23N2900/05001 ,  Y02E20/344

Abstract: A method of optimizing operation of a furnace to control emission within a system. Each furnace zone inside of the furnace is associated with at least one exhaust zone. A signal indicative of an amount of byproduct exiting the furnace through at least one of the exhaust zones is received from one or more of the sensors. Based on this signal, an offending furnace zone is identified from among the plurality of furnace zones, the offending furnace zone including an oxygen level contributing to the amount of the byproduct. A relative adjustment of at least one of an amount of oxygen being introduced into the offending furnace zone, and an angular orientation of an oxygen injector introducing oxygen into the offending furnace zone relative to a focal region within the furnace can be initiated. The furnace may have structure to perform the method and may be part of a system.

Abstract translation: 一种优化炉的操作以控制系统内的排放的方法。 炉内的每个炉区与至少一个排气区相连。 从一个或多个传感器接收指示通过至少一个排气区离开炉子的副产物的量的信号。 基于该信号，从多个炉区中识别出违规的炉区，违规炉区包括有助于副产物量的氧水平。 可以开始相对调节引入到有害炉区域中的氧气量中的至少一种，以及相对于炉内焦点区域将氧气引入入侵炉区域的氧气注入器的角度定向。 炉子可以具有执行该方法的结构，并且可以是系统的一部分。

公开(公告)号：US20110056416A1

公开(公告)日：2011-03-10

申请号：US12554459

申请日：2009-09-04

Applicant: Neil Colin Widmer ,  David Moyeda ,  William Randall Seeker ,  Michelle Simpson

Inventor： Neil Colin Widmer ,  David Moyeda ,  William Randall Seeker ,  Michelle Simpson

IPC: F23N5/00 ,  F23N5/08 ,  F23N5/24 ,  F23J7/00 ,  F01K11/02

CPC classification number: F23N5/003 ,  F22B35/00 ,  F22B37/38 ,  F23J7/00 ,  F23N1/022 ,  F23N5/022 ,  F23N5/082 ,  F23N5/242 ,  F23N2037/02

Abstract: A system with a boiler and a turbine, and an associated control method. The method includes sensing a plurality of operating conditions at a first common boiler location. At least one of the plurality of operating conditions sensed at the first common location is indicative of a combustion anomaly occurring during operation. The combustion anomaly indicated by the plurality of operating conditions at the first common location is traced back to an offending burner that is at least partially responsible for the combustion anomaly based on a model that takes into consideration at least two of the plurality of operating conditions sensed at the first common location. At least one of a process input and a boiler configuration is adjusted to establish a desired value of the operating conditions at the first common location.

Abstract translation: 具有锅炉和涡轮机的系统以及相关的控制方法。 该方法包括在第一公共锅炉位置处感测多个操作条件。 在第一公共位置处感测到的多个操作条件中的至少一个指示在操作期间发生的燃烧异常。 由第一共同位置处的多个操作条件指示的燃烧异常被追溯到至少部分地对燃烧异常造成负责的有害燃烧器，该燃烧异常基于考虑到所检测到的多个操作条件中的至少两个的模型 在第一个共同的位置。 调整过程输入和锅炉配置中的至少一个以在第一公共位置建立操作条件的期望值。

公开(公告)号：US07475646B2

公开(公告)日：2009-01-13

申请号：US11290759

申请日：2005-11-30

Applicant: Neil Colin Widmer ,  Avinash Vinayak Taware

Inventor： Neil Colin Widmer ,  Avinash Vinayak Taware

IPC: F23N5/00 ,  F23B7/00

CPC classification number: F23N1/022 ,  F22B35/00 ,  F23J3/00 ,  F23J7/00 ,  F23K2201/505 ,  F23N5/003 ,  F23N2037/02 ,  F23N2041/10

Abstract: A system and a method for decreasing a rate of slag formation at predetermined locations in a boiler system are provided. The boiler system has a plurality of burners, a plurality of slag detection sensors, a plurality of temperature sensors and a plurality of CO sensors disposed therein. The system determines locations within the boiler system that have relatively high slag thickness levels utilizing the plurality of slag detection sensors and then adjusts A/F ratios or mass flows of burners affecting those locations, or adds slag reducing additives to the burners affecting those locations, to decrease a rate of slag formation at the locations, utilizing signals from the plurality of slag detection sensor, the plurality of temperature sensors, and the plurality of CO sensors.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于降低锅炉系统中预定位置处的炉渣形成速率的系统和方法。 锅炉系统具有多个燃烧器，多个炉渣检测传感器，多个温度传感器和设置在其中的多个CO传感器。 该系统利用多个炉渣检测传感器来确定锅炉系统内具有相对较高炉渣厚度水平的位置，然后调节影响这些位置的燃烧器的A / F比或质量流量，或者将减渣添加剂添加到影响这些位置的燃烧器， 利用来自多个炉渣检测传感器，多个温度传感器和多个CO传感器的信号来降低位置处的炉渣形成速率。

公开(公告)号：US06976397B2

公开(公告)日：2005-12-20

申请号：US10605795

申请日：2003-10-28

Applicant: Neil Colin Widmer

Inventor： Neil Colin Widmer

IPC: G01N1/10 ,  G01N1/20 ,  G01N1/22 ,  G01N1/26

CPC classification number: G01N1/26 ,  G01N1/2247 ,  G01N2001/225

Abstract: A method and system of obtaining a spatially representative sample of fluid flowing through a duct comprises providing a sample probe having a plurality of inlet ports in the duct, controlling a back pressure within the sample probe so that the back pressure within the sample probe at each inlet port is the same, and receiving a sample portion of the fluid into the plurality of inlet ports. The back pressure may be equal to a static pressure of an outlet portion of the duct. The back pressure may be controlled by venting the sample probe to atmosphere, using a pressure regulator connected to the sample probe or venting to an opening in a wall of an outlet portion of the duct. A cross sectional area of the sample probe may be at least ten times larger than a sum of respective cross sectional areas of the inlet ports.

Abstract translation: 获得流过管道的流体的空间代表性样品的方法和系统包括提供在管道中具有多个入口的样品探针，控制样品探针内的背压，使得样品探针中的每个背压 入口相同，并且将流体的样本部分接收到多个入口端口中。 背压可以等于管道的出口部分的静压力。 可以使用连接到样品探针的压力调节器或通向管道出口部分的壁中的开口排出样品探针到大气中来控制背压。 样品探针的横截面积可以比入口端口的相应截面面积的总和大至少十倍。