Flow measurement apparatus having strain-based sensors and ultrasonic sensors
    1.
    发明授权
    Flow measurement apparatus having strain-based sensors and ultrasonic sensors 有权
    具有应变传感器和超声波传感器的流量测量装置

    公开(公告)号:US07430924B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-10-07

    申请号:US11770048

    申请日:2007-06-28

    IPC分类号: G01F1/00

    摘要: A flow measurement apparatus is provided that combines the functionality of an apparatus that uses strain-based sensors and ultrasonic sensors to measure the speed of sound propagating through a fluid flowing within a pipe, and measure pressures disturbances (e.g. vortical disturbances or eddies) moving with a fluid to determine respective parameters of the flow propagating through a pipe. The apparatus includes a sensing device that includes an array of pressure sensors used to measure the acoustic and convective pressure variations in the flow to determine desired parameters and an ultrasonic meter portion to measure the velocity and volumetric flow of the fluid. In response to an input signal or internal logic, the processor can manually or dynamically switch between the pressure sensors and ultrasonic sensors to measure the parameters of the flow. The flow measurement apparatus thereby provides a robust meter capable of measuring fluid flows having a wide range of different characteristics and flows exposed to different environmental conditions.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种流量测量装置,其结合使用基于应变的传感器和超声波传感器的装置的功能来测量通过在管道内流动的流体传播的声速,并且测量与...一起移动的压力干扰(例如涡流干扰或涡流) 流体,以确定通过管道传播的流的各个参数。 该装置包括感测装置,其包括用于测量流中的声学和对流压力变化以确定期望参数的压力传感器阵列,以及用于测量流体的速度和体积流量的超声波计部分。 响应于输入信号或内部逻辑,处理器可以手动或动态地在压力传感器和超声波传感器之间切换以测量流量的参数。 因此,流量测量装置提供了一种能够测量具有各种不同特性和暴露于不同环境条件下的流量的流体流的鲁棒仪。

    Flow measurement apparatus having strain-based sensors and ultrasonic sensors
    2.
    发明授权
    Flow measurement apparatus having strain-based sensors and ultrasonic sensors 有权
    具有应变传感器和超声波传感器的流量测量装置

    公开(公告)号:US07237440B2

    公开(公告)日:2007-07-03

    申请号:US10964043

    申请日:2004-10-12

    IPC分类号: G01F1/00

    摘要: A flow measurement apparatus is provided that combines the functionality of an apparatus that uses strain-based sensors and ultrasonic sensors to measure the speed of sound propagating through a fluid flowing within a pipe, and measure pressures disturbances (e.g. vortical disturbances or eddies) moving with a fluid to determine respective parameters of the flow propagating through a pipe. The apparatus includes a sensing device that includes an array of pressure sensors used to measure the acoustic and convective pressure variations in the flow to determine desired parameters and an ultrasonic meter portion to measure the velocity and volumetric flow of the fluid. In response to an input signal or internal logic, the processor can manually or dynamically switch between the pressure sensors and ultrasonic sensors to measure the parameters of the flow. The flow measurement apparatus thereby provides a robust meter capable of measuring fluid flows having a wide range of different characteristics and flows exposed to different environmental conditions.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种流量测量装置,其结合使用基于应变的传感器和超声波传感器的装置的功能来测量通过在管道内流动的流体传播的声速,并且测量与...一起移动的压力干扰(例如涡流干扰或涡流) 流体,以确定通过管道传播的流的各个参数。 该装置包括感测装置,其包括用于测量流中的声学和对流压力变化以确定期望参数的压力传感器阵列,以及用于测量流体的速度和体积流量的超声波计部分。 响应于输入信号或内部逻辑,处理器可以手动或动态地在压力传感器和超声波传感器之间切换以测量流量的参数。 因此,流量测量装置提供了一种能够测量具有各种不同特性和暴露于不同环境条件下的流量的流体流的鲁棒仪。

    Apparatus and method for measuring unsteady pressures within a large diameter pipe
    3.
    发明授权
    Apparatus and method for measuring unsteady pressures within a large diameter pipe 有权
    用于测量大直径管道内的不稳定压力的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07058549B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-06-06

    申请号:US10762408

    申请日:2004-01-21

    IPC分类号: G06F19/00 G06F1/20

    摘要: An apparatus 10 is provided that includes a spatial array of at least two unsteady pressure sensors 18–21 placed at predetermined axial locations x1–xN disposed axially along a pipe 14 for measuring at least one parameter of a fluid 12 flowing in the pipe 14. The pressure sensors 18–21 comprise a plurality of pressure sensing elements such as piezoelectric film sensors 23 for measuring unsteady pressures associated with acoustical pressures and/or vortical disturbances. The sensing elements are disposed circumferentially around the pipe and spaced a predetermined distance. The pressure signals P1(t)–PN(t) provided by the pressure sensors 18–21 are processed by a processing unit to provide an output signal indicative of a parameter of the fluid.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种装置10,其包括至少两个非定常压力传感器18-21的空间阵列,该至少两个不稳定压力传感器18-21放置在沿着管14轴向设置的预定轴向位置x 1 -x N 用于测量在管14中流动的流体12的至少一个参数。 压力传感器18-21包括多个压力感测元件,例如用于测量与声压和/或旋涡相关的不稳定压力的压电膜传感器23。 感测元件围绕管道周向设置并间隔预定距离。 由压力传感器18-21提供的压力信号P 1(t)-P N N(t)由处理单元处理,以提供表示 流体参数

    Flow Measurement Apparatus Having Strain-Based Sensors and Ultrasonic Sensors
    4.
    发明申请
    Flow Measurement Apparatus Having Strain-Based Sensors and Ultrasonic Sensors 有权
    具有应变传感器和超声波传感器的流量测量装置

    公开(公告)号:US20080022782A1

    公开(公告)日:2008-01-31

    申请号:US11770048

    申请日:2007-06-28

    IPC分类号: G01F1/66

    摘要: A flow measurement apparatus is provided that combines the functionality of an apparatus that uses strain-based sensors and ultrasonic sensors to measure the speed of sound propagating through a fluid flowing within a pipe, and measure pressures disturbances (e.g. vortical disturbances or eddies) moving with a fluid to determine respective parameters of the flow propagating through a pipe. The apparatus includes a sensing device that includes an array of pressure sensors used to measure the acoustic and convective pressure variations in the flow to determine desired parameters and an ultrasonic meter portion to measure the velocity and volumetric flow of the fluid. In response to an input signal or internal logic, the processor can manually or dynamically switch between the pressure sensors and ultrasonic sensors to measure the parameters of the flow. The flow measurement apparatus thereby provides a robust meter capable of measuring fluid flows having a wide range of different characteristics and flows exposed to different environmental conditions.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种流量测量装置,其结合使用基于应变的传感器和超声波传感器的装置的功能来测量通过在管道内流动的流体传播的声速,并且测量与...一起移动的压力干扰(例如涡流干扰或涡流) 流体,以确定通过管道传播的流的各个参数。 该装置包括感测装置,其包括用于测量流中的声学和对流压力变化以确定期望参数的压力传感器阵列,以及用于测量流体的速度和体积流量的超声波计部分。 响应于输入信号或内部逻辑,处理器可以手动或动态地在压力传感器和超声波传感器之间切换以测量流量的参数。 因此,流量测量装置提供了一种能够测量具有各种不同特性和暴露于不同环境条件下的流量的流体流的鲁棒仪。

    Flow measurement apparatus having strain-based sensors and ultrasonic sensors
    5.
    发明申请
    Flow measurement apparatus having strain-based sensors and ultrasonic sensors 有权
    具有应变传感器和超声波传感器的流量测量装置

    公开(公告)号:US20050125170A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-06-09

    申请号:US10964043

    申请日:2004-10-12

    摘要: A flow measurement apparatus is provided that combines the functionality of an apparatus that uses strain-based sensors and ultrasonic sensors to measure the speed of sound propagating through a fluid flowing within a pipe, and measure pressures disturbances (e.g. vortical disturbances or eddies) moving with a fluid to determine respective parameters of the flow propagating through a pipe. The apparatus includes a sensing device that includes an array of pressure sensors used to measure the acoustic and convective pressure variations in the flow to determine desired parameters and an ultrasonic meter portion to measure the velocity and volumetric flow of the fluid. In response to an input signal or internal logic, the processor can manually or dynamically switch between the pressure sensors and ultrasonic sensors to measure the parameters of the flow. The flow measurement apparatus thereby provides a robust meter capable of measuring fluid flows having a wide range of different characteristics and flows exposed to different environmental conditions.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种流量测量装置,其结合使用基于应变的传感器和超声波传感器的装置的功能来测量通过在管道内流动的流体传播的声音的速度,并且测量移动的压力干扰(例如涡旋干扰或涡流) 流体,以确定通过管道传播的流的各个参数。 该装置包括感测装置,其包括用于测量流中的声学和对流压力变化以确定期望参数的压力传感器阵列,以及用于测量流体的速度和体积流量的超声波计部分。 响应于输入信号或内部逻辑,处理器可以手动或动态地在压力传感器和超声波传感器之间切换以测量流量的参数。 因此,流量测量装置提供了一种能够测量具有各种不同特性和暴露于不同环境条件下的流量的流体流的鲁棒仪。

    Contact-based transducers for characterizing unsteady pressures in pipes
    6.
    发明申请
    Contact-based transducers for characterizing unsteady pressures in pipes 审中-公开
    用于表征管道中不稳定压力的接触传感器

    公开(公告)号:US20050050956A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-03-10

    申请号:US10876013

    申请日:2004-06-24

    摘要: A sensor head characterizes unsteady pressures in a fluid flowing within a pipe, as may be caused by one or both of acoustic waves propagating through the fluid within the pipe and/or pressure disturbances that convect with the fluid flowing in the pipe. The sensor head comprises a rigid support structure and at least one transducer attached to the rigid support structure. The rigid support structure holds the transducer in contact with an outer surface of the pipe. The at least one transducer senses relative movement between the outer surface of the pipe and the support structure and provides a signal indicative of unsteady pressures within the fluid at a corresponding axial position of the pipe in response to the relative movement. The support structure may be attached to each transducer in an array of transducers, and may include a handle secured thereto for manipulating the sensor head into contact with the pipe. Output signals from the transducers are provided to a processing unit, which processes the output signals to provide a signal indicative of at least one parameter of the flow process.

    摘要翻译: 传感器头表示在管道内流动的流体中的不稳定压力,这可能是由传播通过管道内的流体的一个或两个声波和/或与在管道中流动的流体对流的压力扰动引起的。 传感器头包括刚性支撑结构和附接到刚性支撑结构的至少一个换能器。 刚性支撑结构使换能器与管的外表面接触。 至少一个换能器感测管的外表面和支撑结构之间的相对运动,并且响应于相对运动而提供指示流体在管的相应轴向位置处的不稳定压力的信号。 支撑结构可以以换能器阵列附接到每个换能器,并且可以包括固定到其上的手柄,用于操纵传感器头与管接触。 来自换能器的输出信号被提供给处理单元,处理单元处理输出信号以提供指示流程过程的至少一个参数的信号。

    Method and apparatus for measuring a parameter of a high temperature fluid flowing within a pipe using an array of piezoelectric based flow sensors
    7.
    发明申请
    Method and apparatus for measuring a parameter of a high temperature fluid flowing within a pipe using an array of piezoelectric based flow sensors 有权
    用于使用基于压电的流量传感器的阵列测量在管内流动的高温流体的参数的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US20050044966A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-03-03

    申请号:US10909612

    申请日:2004-08-02

    摘要: A method, apparatus and system are provided to measure the process flow of a fluid or medium traveling in a pipe. The system and apparatus feature a standoff and piezoelectric-based sensor arrangement having a plurality of standoffs arranged on a pipe and a plurality of sensor bands, each arranged on a respective plurality of standoffs, each having at least one sensor made of piezoelectric material arranged thereon to detect unsteady pressure disturbances in the process flow in the pipe which in turn can be converted to the velocity of and/or speed of sound propagating within the pipe, and a cooling tube arranged in relation to the plurality of standoffs for actively cooling the sensor band; and further comprise a processing module for converting one or more sensor signals into a measurement containing information about the flow of the fluid or medium traveling in the pipe, as well as a pump and heat exchanger for processing the cooling fluid flowing through the cooling tube. The processing includes maintaining the cooling fluid at a desired operating temperature.

    摘要翻译: 提供了一种方法,装置和系统来测量在管道中行进的流体或介质的工艺流程。 该系统和装置具有一个支座和基于压电的传感器装置,其具有布置在管道上的多个支座和多个传感器带,每个传感器带布置在相应的多个支座上,每个支架具有至少一个由压电材料制成的传感器 以检测管道中的过程流动中的不稳定的压力扰动,其又可以转换成在管道内传播的声音的速度和/或速度,以及相对于多个支座布置的冷却管,用于主动冷却传感器 带; 并且还包括用于将一个或多个传感器信号转换成包含关于在管道中流动的流体或介质的流动的信息的测量的处理模块,以及用于处理流过冷却管的冷却流体的泵和热交换器。 该处理包括将冷却流体保持在期望的操作温度。

    Warm-up bat
    8.
    发明申请
    Warm-up bat 失效
    热身蝙蝠

    公开(公告)号:US20050153797A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-07-14

    申请号:US11033507

    申请日:2005-01-12

    IPC分类号: A63B15/00 A63B59/06 A63B69/00

    摘要: A warm-up bat includes a tubular shell with a handle section, a barrel section, and a tapered section connecting the handle section with the barrel section. The handle is attached at an end of the handle section of the bat. An end cap is attached at an end of the barrel section of the bat. A sliding weight mechanism is entirely contained within the barrel section of the bat, and is positionally supported on a shaft.

    摘要翻译: 预热蝙蝠包括具有手柄部分的管状壳体,筒部分和将手柄部分与筒部分连接的锥形部分。 手柄连接在蝙蝠手柄部分的末端。 端盖连接在蝙蝠的桶部分的一端。 滑动重量机构完全包含在蝙蝠的筒部内,并且位置地支撑在轴上。

    Contact-based transducers for characterizing unsteady pressures in pipes

    公开(公告)号:US20050120799A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-06-09

    申请号:US10975745

    申请日:2004-10-27

    IPC分类号: G01L9/00

    CPC分类号: G01L19/0023 G01L15/00

    摘要: A sensor head characterizes unsteady pressures in a fluid flowing within a pipe, as may be caused by one or both of acoustic waves propagating through the fluid within the pipe and/or pressure disturbances that convect with the fluid flowing in the pipe. The sensor head comprises a rigid support structure and at least one transducer attached to the rigid support structure. The rigid support structure holds the transducer in contact with an outer surface of the pipe. The at least one transducer senses relative movement between the outer surface of the pipe and the support structure and provides a signal indicative of unsteady pressures within the fluid at a corresponding axial position of the pipe in response to the relative movement. The support structure may be attached to each transducer in an array of transducers, and may include a handle secured thereto for manipulating the sensor head into contact with the pipe. Output signals from the transducers are provided to a processing unit, which processes the output signals to provide a signal indicative of at least one parameter of the flow process.

    Apparatus for measuring weight, torque and side force on a drill bit
    10.
    发明授权
    Apparatus for measuring weight, torque and side force on a drill bit 失效
    用于测量钻头上的重量,扭矩和侧向力的装置

    公开(公告)号:US4958517A

    公开(公告)日:1990-09-25

    申请号:US390155

    申请日:1989-08-07

    申请人: Robert Maron

    发明人: Robert Maron

    IPC分类号: E21B47/00

    CPC分类号: E21B47/0006

    摘要: Apparatus is presented for measuring weight, torque and side force (bending) on a drill bit for oil and gas well drilling. This apparatus includes radial holes which do not pass completely through the wall of the drill collar sub, but instead, pass only partially through the wall of the drill collar sub. Strain gages are located in the partial radial openings. These strain gages measure each of the three parameters of weight, torque and bending. Each partially formed hole is sealed by a plug and retained in place by a retaining ring. For torque and bending measurements, the strain gages are arranged with symmetry of position between diametrically opposed holes. The strain gages are positioned in an array which departs from symmetry of position to minimize errors in the weight measurement caused by pressure changes in the drilling fluid.

    摘要翻译: 提供了用于测量用于油气钻井的钻头上的重量,扭矩和侧向力(弯曲)的装置。 该装置包括不完全穿过钻铤底壁的径向孔,而是仅部分穿过钻铤的壁。 应变片位于部分径向开口中。 这些应变计测量重量,扭矩和弯曲三个参数中的每一个。 每个部分形成的孔由塞子密封并通过保持环保持在适当的位置。 对于扭矩和弯曲测量,应变计以直径相对的孔之间的位置对称排列。 应变片被定位在阵列中,该阵列偏离位置的对称,以最小化由钻井液中的压力变化引起的重量测量误差。