摘要:
A mechanical scraper with synchronized pulse electrothermal deicing includes a heating element that is coupled to a power supply and that is operable to convert power from the power supply into heating energy. A controller controls the magnitude and duration in which power is applied to the heating element, such that only an interfacial layer of ice at an ice-object interface is disrupted for a sufficient period of time to allow the scraper to move or remove the dislodged ice/snow. A scraper then works over the surface to be deiced, thus removing the ice before the interfacial layer re-freezes. Another method of the present invention electromagnetically induces current at the ice-to-object interface, to melt interfacial ice, using coils and a high frequency power supply disposed proximal to the scraper.
摘要:
A method and apparatus for forming mono-sized-dispersed spherical particles from a conductive liquid utilizes inductive coupling to cause a pressure oscillation in a plenum feeding a jet-forming nozzle. The inductive coupling is provided by a transformer where one loop is the conductive liquid. The invention also features a device with single or multiple orifice nozzle plates reliably manufactured using etching techniques. The invention also features methods for protecting jet-forming orifices from destruction attack by a corrosive liquid. The invention also features means to create simultaneously, tailored mixtures of mono-size-dispersed powder sizes. The invention also features a system and method for “pre-wetting” fine pores and orifices and for encouraging liquid penetration of the fine pores and filter without recourse to very high differential pressure.
摘要:
An improved drill bit is provided with a sensor for monitoring an operating condition during drilling. A fastener system is provided for securing an erodible ball in a fixed position relative to a flow pathway until a predetermined operating condition is detected by the sensor, and for releasing the erodible ball into the flow pathway to obstruct the flow through at least one bit nozzle.
摘要:
A drill bit for use in drilling operations in a wellbore, the drill bit having a bit body including a plurality of bit legs, each supporting a rolling cone cutter; a coupling member formed at an upper portion of said bit body; at least one temperature sensor for monitoring at least one temperature condition of said improved drill bit during drilling operations; and at least one temperature sensor cavity formed in said bit body and adapted for receiving, carrying, and locating said at least one temperature sensor in a particular position relative to said bit body which is empirically determined to optimize temperature sensor discrimination.
摘要:
High power output may be obtained from a photovoltaic (PV) system by controlling each photovoltaic cell of a solar array individually to operate at its maximum power point. Each cell may have associated power electronics and control circuitry that may be integrated together on a chip which may be advantageously implemented in CMOS, enabling reductions in cost and size. A perturb and observe algorithm may be used to find the maximum power point by measuring the power produced at different operating points, and modifying the operating point in the direction of increased power production. In one aspect, performance of a perturb and observe algorithm may be improved in the presence of noise.
摘要:
High power output may be obtained from a photovoltaic (PV) system by controlling each photovoltaic cell of a solar array individually to operate at its maximum power point. Each cell may have associated power electronics and control circuitry that may be integrated together on a chip which may be advantageously implemented in CMOS, enabling reductions in cost and size. A perturb and observe algorithm may be used to find the maximum power point by measuring the power produced at different operating points, and modifying the operating point in the direction of increased power production. In one aspect, performance of a perturb and observe algorithm may be improved in the presence of noise.
摘要:
A test fixture couples with a test instrument to measure impedance of a device. An upper layer of the test fixture has (a) a first and a second solder pad for electrical connection to the device, (b) a first, second, third and fourth multi-solder pad for electrical connection to four connectors, (c) a first conductor track for connecting the first solder pad to a signal solder pad of the first multi-solder pad, (d) a second conductor track for connecting the first solder pad to a signal solder pad of the second multi-solder pad, (e) a third conductor track for connecting the second solder pad to a signal solder pad of the third multi-solder pad, and (f) a fourth conductor track for connecting the second solder pad to a signal solder pad of the fourth multi-solder pad. Each multi-solder pad has at least one return path solder pad. A lower layer of the test fixture has conductor tracks connected to the return path solder pad of each multi-solder pad. A dielectric substrate of the test fixture has substantially uniform thickness separating the upper layer from the bottom layer.
摘要:
Methods and systems are provided for handling customer requests regarding delivery services. These methods and systems include receiving via a network, such as the Internet, a customer request regarding delivery services, validating the received information and sending the information to a database for recordation. Then, in response, receiving an indication from the database regarding whether the information was successfully recorded and sending to the customer a confirmation number regarding the recorded information. For example, a user desiring hold mail or redelivery services may navigate to a web page of the delivery service for requesting these services. The user may then enter information regarding their request for services. This request may then be forwarded to a database that is accessible by the particular delivery unit that provides delivery services to the user's address. The delivery unit may then retrieve and handle the user's request accordingly.