公开(公告)号：US20170343446A1

公开(公告)日：2017-11-30

申请号：US15681136

申请日：2017-08-18

Applicant: Waters Technologies Corporation

Inventor： Theodore D. Ciolkosz ,  James E. Usowicz ,  Peyton C. Beals ,  Russell Keene

IPC: G01M3/02 ,  B01D15/14 ,  G01N11/00 ,  B01D15/16 ,  G01N30/32 ,  G01N30/24

CPC classification number: G01M3/02 ,  B01D15/14 ,  B01D15/163 ,  G01N11/00 ,  G01N30/24 ,  G01N30/32

Abstract: A device comprising a pressure monitor and a control means that receives a signal representing measured pressure at the pressure monitor and controls the controllable elements of a fluid system is utilized to monitor a fluid system for error conditions, to optimize operations and to diagnose the fluid system. By following a testing protocol that selectively enables parts of the system, the control means narrows the list of possible falling components. Comparing the measured pressure against normal pressures allows the device to identify error conditions. Determining the volume of fluid being transported and controlling the duration of the flow optimizes operation of the fluid system.

公开(公告)号：US09752950B2

公开(公告)日：2017-09-05

申请号：US13973295

申请日：2013-08-22

Applicant: Waters Technologies Corporation

Inventor： Theodore D. Ciolkosz ,  James E. Usowicz ,  Peyton C. Beals ,  Russell Keene

IPC: G01M3/04 ,  G01M3/02 ,  B01D15/14 ,  B01D15/16 ,  G01N11/00 ,  G01N30/24 ,  G01N30/32

CPC classification number: G01M3/02 ,  B01D15/14 ,  B01D15/163 ,  G01N11/00 ,  G01N30/24 ,  G01N30/32

Abstract: A device comprising a pressure monitor and a control means that receives a signal representing measured pressure at the pressure monitor and controls the controllable elements of a fluid system is utilized to monitor a fluid system for error conditions, to optimize operations and to diagnose the fluid system. By following a testing protocol that selectively enables parts of the system, the control means narrows the list of possible failing components. Comparing the measured pressure against normal pressures allows the device to identify error conditions. Determining the volume of fluid being transported and controlling the duration of the flow optimizes operation of the fluid system.