System, method and controller for managing and controlling a micro-grid

    公开(公告)号:US09870593B2

    公开(公告)日:2018-01-16

    申请号:US13705635

    申请日:2012-12-05

    Applicant: Hatch Ltd.

    CPC classification number: G06Q50/06

    Abstract: A system, method and controller for managing and controlling a micro-grid network. The system includes a plurality of energy resources including at least one dispatchable energy resource and at least one intermittent energy resource, wherein the at least one of the energy resources is an energy storage element and at least one of the intermittent energy resources is responsive to environmental conditions to generate power, a controller configured to record operational constraints of the energy resources, obtain an environmental condition prediction and generate a component control signal based on the environmental condition prediction and the operational constraints corresponding to the energy resources. The controller is further configured to receive a network disturbance signal and generate a dynamic control signal based on such disturbances.

    Furnace with refractory bricks that define cooling channels for gaseous media
    75.
    发明授权
    Furnace with refractory bricks that define cooling channels for gaseous media 有权
    炉子用耐火砖定义气体介质的冷却通道

    公开(公告)号:US09347708B2

    公开(公告)日:2016-05-24

    申请号:US14348825

    申请日:2012-10-01

    Applicant: Hatch Ltd.

    CPC classification number: F27D1/12 F27B3/10 F27B3/14

    Abstract: A furnace is provided suitable for metallurgical processes, comprising at least one section comprised of refractory bricks with an outer shell plate adjacent to the refractory bricks, including exterior bricks whose external faces adjacent the shell plate define gaseous media cooling channels extending along the exterior of the refractory bricks between them and the shell plate. The furnace further comprises cooling plates within the cooling channels and joints between the successive courses of bricks. Advantageously, the conductivity of the cooling plates is at least 5 times the conductivity of the refractory lining into which it is inserted. Suitable materials include copper and copper-based alloys, brasses, bronzes, cast irons, aluminum alloys, silver, high-temperature steels, refractory metals and their alloys, graphite, silicon carbide, and aluminum nitride.

    Abstract translation: 提供了适用于冶金工艺的炉子,其包括至少一个由耐火砖组成的部分,该耐火砖具有邻近耐火砖的外壳板,包括外壁,其外表面邻近壳板限定沿着外壁延伸的气体介质冷却通道 它们之间的耐火砖和壳板。 该炉还包括冷却通道内的冷却板和连续的砖块之间的连接。 有利的是,冷却板的导电率至少为其所插入耐火衬里的电导率的5倍。 合适的材料包括铜和铜基合金,黄铜,青铜,铸铁,铝合金,银,高温钢,难熔金属及其合金,石墨,碳化硅和氮化铝。

    CONDUIT CONNECTION APPARATUS WITH PURGE GAS
    76.
    发明申请
    CONDUIT CONNECTION APPARATUS WITH PURGE GAS 审中-公开
    带有气体的管道连接装置

    公开(公告)号:US20150136238A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-05-21

    申请号:US14391923

    申请日:2013-02-15

    Applicant: Hatch Ltd.

    Abstract: An apparatus connects first and second conduits that convey a flow of gas. The apparatus includes a first flange element fixed to the first conduit, and a second flange element fixed to the second conduit. The flange elements are coupled together to permit fluid communication in an internal environment between the first and second conduits. At least one port is intermediate the flange elements to deliver a flow of purge gas therebetween. The at least one port may be located within a purge gas channel arranged in one of the flange elements. A pressure gradient of the flow of purge gas may substantially prevent at least one of fluid egress from the internal environment and fluid ingress from an external environment. Purge gas distribution systems and related methods are also described.

    Abstract translation: 连接第一和第二管道的装置,其传送气体流。 该装置包括固定到第一导管的第一凸缘元件和固定到第二导管的第二凸缘元件。 凸缘元件联接在一起以允许在第一和第二导管之间的内部环境中的流体连通。 至少一个端口在凸缘元件之间,以在它们之间输送吹扫气体流。 至少一个端口可以位于布置在一个法兰元件中的净化气体通道内。 吹扫气体流的压力梯度可以基本上防止流体从内部环境中排出的至少一种和流体从外部环境进入。 还描述了吹扫气体分配系统及相关方法。

    PONDS FOR COOLING AND/OR SALT RECOVERY
    77.
    发明申请
    PONDS FOR COOLING AND/OR SALT RECOVERY 有权
    用于冷却和/或盐恢复的PONDS

    公开(公告)号:US20150090408A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-02

    申请号:US14231351

    申请日:2014-03-31

    Applicant: HATCH LTD.

    Abstract: A pond for cooling and/or recovering salt from a hot aqueous solution of a salt such as potassium chloride produced by solution mining. The pond comprises a plurality of channels arranged side-by-side, each of the channels being defined by a plurality of sides. An inlet is provided in a side of a channel for receiving the aqueous solution, and an outlet is provided in a side of another one of the channels for discharging the aqueous solution. The pond has at least one dike separating the channels from one another. A gap is formed in each dike to permit the aqueous solution to flow between the channels, the gap having a length which is about 10 to about 40 percent of the length of the sides of the channels. Salt is crystallized and the solution is cooled as it passes through the channels of the pond.

    Abstract translation: 用于从溶液开采产生的盐如氯化钾的热水溶液中冷却和/或回收盐的池。 该池包括并排设置的多个通道,每个通道由多个侧面限定。 在用于接收水溶液的通道的侧面设置有入口,并且在另一个通道的一侧设置有用于排出水溶液的出口。 池塘至少有一个堤坝将渠道彼此分开。 在每个堤坝中形成间隙以允许水溶液在通道之间流动,间隙具有通道侧面长度的约10至约40%的长度。 盐结晶,溶液在通过池塘的通道时冷却。

    FURNACE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    78.
    发明申请
    FURNACE STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY MONITORING SYSTEMS AND METHODS 有权
    火炉结构完整性监测系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20140123758A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-05-08

    申请号:US14081327

    申请日:2013-11-15

    Applicant: Hatch Ltd.

    CPC classification number: G01N29/14 F27B3/28 F27D21/0021 G01N29/4427

    Abstract: Various systems and method for acoustic monitoring of smelting furnaces and similar devices are disclosed. Acoustic sensors (and optionally other sensors) are mounted to the furnace. Acoustic emission events generated in the furnace are analyzed to identify conditions that exceed one or more thresholds. The location of acoustic emissions may be identified and reported. Output signals may be generated in response to acoustic emissions. The location of acoustic emissions may be used to identify the location of potential failures in the furnace.

    Abstract translation: 公开了用于熔炼炉和类似装置的声学监测的各种系统和方法。 声学传感器(以及可选的其它传感器)安装在炉子上。 分析炉中产生的声发射事件,以识别超过一个或多个阈值的条件。 可以识别和报告声发射的位置。 可以响应于声发射而产生输出信号。 声发射的位置可用于识别炉中潜在故障的位置。

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