公开(公告)号：US07783436B2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-24

申请号：US12240215

申请日：2008-09-29

Applicant: Afshin Sadri ,  Pawel B. Gebski ,  Bert O. Wasmund ,  Nils W. Voermann

Inventor： Afshin Sadri ,  Pawel B. Gebski ,  Bert O. Wasmund ,  Nils W. Voermann

IPC: G06F19/00 ,  G01H17/00

CPC classification number: F27D21/00 ,  C21B7/12 ,  C21B7/24 ,  C21C5/4653 ,  C21C5/4673 ,  F27D3/1518

Abstract: Some metallurgical furnaces have a tapblock that is blocked during operation of the furnace. The tapblock may be opened by lancing, drilling, tapping or by other methods to release metal from the furnace. By monitoring acoustic emissions during the opening process, feedback may be provided to improve the opening process and to avoid excessive damage to the tapblock, the cooling elements, a refractory lining of the tapblock or other elements of the metallurgical furnace.

Abstract translation: 一些冶金炉具有在炉的操作期间被阻塞的分流块。 可以通过穿刺，钻孔，攻丝或通过其它方法来打开分接头以从炉中释放金属。 通过在打开过程中监测声发射，可以提供反馈以改善打开过程并且避免对抽头块，冷却元件，分接块的耐火衬层或冶金炉的其它元件的过度损坏。

公开(公告)号：US5983701A

公开(公告)日：1999-11-16

申请号：US874947

申请日：1997-06-13

Applicant: Ferri P. Hassani ,  Afshin Sadri ,  Moe Momayez

Inventor： Ferri P. Hassani ,  Afshin Sadri ,  Moe Momayez

IPC: G01N3/00 ,  G01N3/30

CPC classification number: G01N3/307 ,  G01N2203/0039 ,  G01N2203/0623

Abstract: A portable system for non-destructive evaluation of geological material structures comprises an impact device which impacts a spherical surfaced member against the surface of the structure. A vertical displacement transducer and a horizontal displacement transducer detect reflected signals from an interface of the structure, the signals being processed to give a indication of the depth of the interface from the surface of the interface and also provide an evaluation of the physical properties of the structure.

Abstract translation: 用于对地质材料结构进行非破坏性评估的便携式系统包括冲击装置，该冲击装置将球形表面构件撞击结构的表面。 垂直位移传感器和水平位移传感器检测来自结构接口的反射信号，处理信号以从界面的表面给出界面深度的指示，还提供对接口的物理特性的评估 结构体。

公开(公告)号：US07174787B2

公开(公告)日：2007-02-13

申请号：US10388927

申请日：2003-03-13

Applicant: Afshin Sadri ,  Richard deWalle

Inventor： Afshin Sadri ,  Richard deWalle

IPC: G01N29/06

CPC classification number: F27D19/00 ,  F27D21/0021 ,  G01N29/07 ,  G01N29/09 ,  G01N29/11 ,  G01N29/228 ,  G01N2291/0258 ,  G01N2291/0422

Abstract: A system for inspecting a refractory furnace having an outer shell and an inner refractory brick lining includes a stress wave generator for generating stress waves that propagate through the outer shell and the refractory brick lining. A stress wave sensor senses reflected stress waves returning to the outer shell. A processing unit in communication with the stress wave sensor processes output generated by the stress wave sensor to generate data representing the condition of the refractory brick lining. In this manner, the location and geometry of anomalies within the refractory brick lining can be determined without requiring the refractory furnace to be shut down.

Abstract translation: 用于检查具有外壳和内耐火砖衬里的耐火炉的系统包括产生通过外壳和耐火砖衬里传播的应力波的应力波发生器。 应力波传感器感测回到外壳的反射应力波。 与应力波传感器通信的处理单元处理由应力波传感器产生的输出，以产生表示耐火砖衬里条件的数据。 以这种方式，可以确定耐火砖衬里内的异常位置和几何形状，而不需要关闭耐火炉。

公开(公告)号：US20060186585A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-24

申请号：US11061630

申请日：2005-02-22

Applicant: Afshin Sadri

Inventor： Afshin Sadri

IPC: C21D11/00

CPC classification number: F27D19/00 ,  F27D21/0021 ,  F27D21/04

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention provide systems, methods and apparatus for more accurately determining the thickness of a refractory lining included in an operating metallurgical furnace. Specifically, in some embodiments a transient propagated stress wave is used to determine the condition of a refractory lining, and additionally, provide a systematic way to include the affect that temperature has on the velocity of a compressive wave through a heated refractory material and/or accretions. As identified in aspects of the present invention, and contrary to the common understanding in the art, the velocity of a stress wave, at each frequency and in a refractory material, is not necessarily constant over a temperature range. In accordance with aspects of some specific embodiments of the invention, a scaling factor a can be calculated for each refractory material to adjust for the presumed velocity of the stress wave through each refractory material.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一些实施例提供了用于更精确地确定包括在操作冶金炉中的耐火衬里的厚度的系统，方法和装置。 具体来说，在一些实施例中，使用瞬时传播的应力波来确定耐火衬里的状况，并且另外提供一种系统的方法来包括温度对压缩波的速度通过加热的耐火材料和/或 积分 如在本发明的方面中所确定的，并且与本领域的普遍理解相反，在每个频率和耐火材料中的应力波的速度在温度范围内不一定是恒定的。 根据本发明的一些具体实施方案的方面，可以计算每种耐火材料的比例因子a，以通过每种耐火材料调整应力波的推定速度。

公开(公告)号：US06356204B1

公开(公告)日：2002-03-12

申请号：US09463987

申请日：2000-02-17

Applicant: Sami Guindi ,  Robert Heidt ,  Afshin Sadri

Inventor： Sami Guindi ,  Robert Heidt ,  Afshin Sadri

IPC: G08B2100

CPC classification number: G01V1/008

Abstract: An apparatus and associated method for detecting impending earthquakes includes at least one sensor, and preferably multiple sensors, for mounting on a building or other like structure, and include a transducer for converting vibration signals to electronic impulses. The signals are transmitted to a solid state detection circuit, which distinguishes between extraneous signals and signals indicative of the P-waves which signal an impending earthquake. Discrimination between relevant and non-relevant may be achieved by selecting a minimum amplitude and duration of signals within a selected frequency range, and triggering an alarm when the selected minimums are exceeded. Where multiple sensors are deployed, temporal overlap between selected signals can be assessed for further discrimination.

Abstract translation: 用于检测即将发生的地震的装置和相关联的方法包括用于安装在建筑物或其他类似结构上的至少一个传感器，并且优选地多个传感器，并且包括用于将振动信号转换成电子脉冲的换能器。 信号被传送到固态检测电路，其区分外来信号和表示即将发生地震的P波的信号。 可以通过选择所选频率范围内的信号的最小幅度和持续时间来实现相关和不相关之间的鉴别，并且在超过所选择的最小值时触发报警。 在部署多个传感器的地方，可以评估所选信号之间的时间重叠以便进一步辨别。

公开(公告)号：US20110272866A1

公开(公告)日：2011-11-10

申请号：US13093939

申请日：2011-04-26

Applicant: Ehsan Shameli ,  Afshin Sadri ,  Roberto Venditti ,  Andrei Kepes ,  Terry Gerritsen ,  Sean Southall ,  Bruce Uyeda

Inventor： Ehsan Shameli ,  Afshin Sadri ,  Roberto Venditti ,  Andrei Kepes ,  Terry Gerritsen ,  Sean Southall ,  Bruce Uyeda

IPC: C22B9/00

CPC classification number: G01S13/88 ,  B22D2/003 ,  F27B3/085 ,  F27D21/0028 ,  G01B7/023 ,  G01F23/284 ,  G01S7/03

Abstract: Various systems and methods for monitoring the level of a feed material layer in a metallurgical furnace are described. At least one non-contact sensor is used to sense a distance between the feed layer and a reference position. A process controller linked to the sensor provides a control signal based upon the sensed distance. The control signal may be used to control various factors in the operation of the metallurgical furnace.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于监测冶金炉中的进料层的水平的各种系统和方法。 使用至少一个非接触传感器来感测进料层和参考位置之间的距离。 链接到传感器的过程控制器基于感测的距离提供控制信号。 控制信号可以用于控制冶金炉的操作中的各种因素。

公开(公告)号：US20100213922A1

公开(公告)日：2010-08-26

申请号：US12709949

申请日：2010-02-22

Applicant: Afshin Sadri ,  Ehsan Shameli ,  Bert O. Wasmund ,  Nils W. Voermann

Inventor： Afshin Sadri ,  Ehsan Shameli ,  Bert O. Wasmund ,  Nils W. Voermann

IPC: G01R31/02

CPC classification number: G01F23/284 ,  B22D2/003 ,  F27D21/0028

Abstract: In a first aspect, some embodiments of the invention provide a system for measuring the level of a plurality of phases of a conductive or semi-conductive mixture in a vessel, the system comprising: a vessel configured to hold a conductive or semi-conductive mixture including a plurality of phases, the vessel comprising a sidewall with an interior surface and an exterior surface, a plurality of antennas configured to transmit electromagnetic and/or eddy current signals into the sidewall of the vessel to impinge upon the plurality of phases in the conductive or semi-conductive mixture and to receive corresponding signals reflected from the plurality of phases in the conductive or semi-conductive mixture, the antennas situated at a plurality of different levels along the exterior surface of the vessel sidewall, wherein reflected signals are received, a transmitter module configured to generate electromagnetic and/or eddy current signals in communication with the plurality of antennas, a receiver module configured to receive electromagnetic and/or eddy current signals in communication with the plurality of antennas, a control module in communication with the transmitter module and the receiver module configured to control the operation of the transmitter module and the receiver module, and a signal analysis module in communication with the receiver module configured to process the reflected signals to determine the levels of the plurality of phases of the conductive or semi-conductive mixture within the vessel.

Abstract translation: 在第一方面，本发明的一些实施例提供了一种用于测量容器中的导电或半导体混合物的多个相的水平的系统，所述系统包括：容器，其配置成保持导电或半导体混合物 包括多个相，所述容器包括具有内表面和外表面的侧壁，多个天线，被配置为将电磁和/或涡电流信号传输到所述容器的侧壁中以撞击所述多个相中的导电 或半导体混合物，并且接收从导电或半导体混合物中的多个相反射的对应信号，天线位于沿容器侧壁的外表面的多个不同级别，其中接收反射信号， 发射机模块被配置为产生与所述多个天线通信的电磁和/或涡流信号， 接收器模块，被配置为接收与所述多个天线通信的电磁和/或涡流信号;与所述发射机模块通信的控制模块和被配置为控制所述发射机模块和所述接收机模块的操作的所述接收机模块，以及信号 与所述接收器模块通信的所述分析模块被配置为处理所述反射信号以确定所述容器内的所述导电或半导体混合物的所述多相的水平。

公开(公告)号：US07665362B2

公开(公告)日：2010-02-23

申请号：US11962896

申请日：2007-12-21

Applicant: Afshin Sadri

Inventor： Afshin Sadri

IPC: G01N29/06

CPC classification number: F27D19/00 ,  F27D21/0021 ,  F27D21/04

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention provide systems, methods and apparatus for more accurately determining the thickness of a refractory lining included in an operating metallurgical furnace. Specifically, in some embodiments a transient propagated stress wave is used to determine the condition of a refractory lining, and additionally, provide a systematic way to include the affect that temperature has on the velocity of a compressive wave through a heated refractory material and/or accretions. As identified in aspects of the present invention, and contrary to the common understanding in the art, the velocity of a stress wave, at each frequency and in a refractory material, is not necessarily constant over a temperature range. In accordance with aspects of some specific embodiments of the invention, a scaling factor α can be calculated for each refractory material to adjust for the presumed velocity of the stress wave through each refractory material.

Abstract translation: 本发明的一些实施例提供了用于更精确地确定包括在操作冶金炉中的耐火衬里的厚度的系统，方法和装置。 具体来说，在一些实施例中，使用瞬时传播的应力波来确定耐火衬里的状况，并且另外提供一种系统的方法来包括温度对压缩波的速度通过加热的耐火材料和/或 积分 如在本发明的方面中所确定的，并且与本领域的普遍理解相反，在每个频率和耐火材料中的应力波的速度在温度范围内不一定是恒定的。 根据本发明的一些具体实施例的方面，可以针对每种耐火材料计算比例因子α，以便通过每种耐火材料调整应力波的推定速度。

公开(公告)号：US09417322B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-16

申请号：US13093947

申请日：2011-04-26

Applicant: Afshin Sadri ,  Ehsan Shameli ,  Roberto Venditti ,  Andrei Kepes ,  Terry Gerritsen ,  Sean Southall ,  Bruce Uyeda

Inventor： Afshin Sadri ,  Ehsan Shameli ,  Roberto Venditti ,  Andrei Kepes ,  Terry Gerritsen ,  Sean Southall ,  Bruce Uyeda

IPC: F27D19/00 ,  G01S13/88 ,  F27B3/08 ,  F27D21/00 ,  G01B7/02 ,  G01F23/284 ,  G01S7/03 ,  B22D2/00

CPC classification number: G01S13/88 ,  B22D2/003 ,  F27B3/085 ,  F27D21/0028 ,  G01B7/023 ,  G01F23/284 ,  G01S7/03

Abstract: Various systems and methods for monitoring the level of a feed material layer in a metallurgical furnace are described. At least one non-contact sensor is used to sense a distance between the feed layer and a reference position. A process controller linked to the sensor provides a control signal based upon the sensed distance. The control signal may be used to control various factors in the operation of the metallurgical furnace.

公开(公告)号：US20090093978A1

公开(公告)日：2009-04-09

申请号：US12240215

申请日：2008-09-29

Applicant: Afshin Sadri ,  Pawel B. Gebski ,  Bert O. Wasmund ,  Nils W. Voermann

Inventor： Afshin Sadri ,  Pawel B. Gebski ,  Bert O. Wasmund ,  Nils W. Voermann

IPC: G01H17/00 ,  G06F19/00

CPC classification number: F27D21/00 ,  C21B7/12 ,  C21B7/24 ,  C21C5/4653 ,  C21C5/4673 ,  F27D3/1518

Abstract: The described embodiments relate to systems and methods for acoustic monitoring of metallurgical furnace cooling elements. Some metallurgical furnaces have a tapblock that is blocked during operation of the furnace. The tapblock may be opened by lancing, drilling, tapping or by other means to release metal from the furnace. By monitoring acoustic emissions during the opening process, feedback may be provided to improve the opening process and to avoid excessive damage to the tapblock, the cooling elements, a refractory lining of the tapblock or other elements of the metallurgical furnace.

Abstract translation: 所描述的实施例涉及用于冶金炉冷却元件的声学监测的系统和方法。 一些冶金炉具有在炉的操作期间被阻塞的分流块。 可以通过穿刺，钻孔，攻丝或其他方式打开龙头块，以从炉中释放金属。 通过在打开过程中监测声发射，可以提供反馈以改善打开过程并且避免对抽头块，冷却元件，分接块的耐火衬层或冶金炉的其它元件的过度损坏。