公开(公告)号：US20140264077A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US13796594

申请日：2013-03-12

Applicant: ECOLAB USA INC.

Inventor： Eugene TOKHTUEV ,  Christopher J. OWEN ,  Anatoly SKIRDA ,  Viktor SLOBODYAN ,  Paul Simon SCHILLING ,  William M. CHRISTENSEN

IPC: G01N21/64

CPC classification number: G01N21/645 ,  G01N15/06 ,  G01N21/251 ,  G01N21/49 ,  G01N21/51 ,  G01N21/53 ,  G01N21/532 ,  G01N21/59 ,  G01N21/6428 ,  G01N21/6486 ,  G01N21/85 ,  G01N2015/0088 ,  G01N2015/0687 ,  G01N2015/0693 ,  G01N2021/1736 ,  G01N2021/6491 ,  G01N2021/8416

Abstract: An optical sensor may have multiple detection channels to detect different characteristics of a fluid. For example, an optical sensor used in industrial cleaning and sanitizing applications may have multiple detection channels to detect when a system is both clean and properly sanitized. In one example, an optical sensor includes an optical emitter that directs light into a fluid, a first optical detector that detects light transmitted through the fluid, a second optical detector that detects light scattered by the fluid, and a third optical detector that detects fluorescent emissions emitted by the fluid. The optical emitter and optical detectors can be positioned around an optical analysis area. Depending on the application, the optical emitter may be positioned to direct light adjacent a wall of the optical analysis area rather than at a center of the optical analysis area, which may increase the strength of signal on the detection channels.

Abstract translation: 光学传感器可以具有多个检测通道以检测流体的不同特性。 例如，在工业清洁和消毒应用中使用的光学传感器可以具有多个检测通道，以检测何时系统清洁并且被适当消毒。 在一个示例中，光学传感器包括将光引入流体的光发射器，检测透过流体的光的第一光学检测器，检测由流体散射的光的第二光学检测器，以及检测荧光的第三光学检测器 流体排放的排放物。 光发射器和光学检测器可以位于光学分析区域周围。 根据应用，光发射器可以被定位成在光学分析区域的壁附近引导光，而不是在光学分析区域的中心，这可以增加检测通道上的信号的强度。

公开(公告)号：US20150177124A1

公开(公告)日：2015-06-25

申请号：US14642459

申请日：2015-03-09

Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.

Inventor： Eugene TOKHTUEV ,  Christopher J. OWEN ,  Anatoly SKIRDA ,  William M. CHRISTENSEN

IPC: G01N21/15 ,  G01N21/64 ,  G01N21/05

CPC classification number: G01N21/15 ,  B08B3/02 ,  B08B5/02 ,  G01N21/05 ,  G01N21/645 ,  G01N2021/151 ,  G01N2021/6478 ,  G01N2021/6482 ,  G01N2201/0639 ,  G02B27/0006

Abstract: An optical sensor may include a sensor head that has an optical window for directing light into a flow of fluid and/or receiving optical energy from the fluid. The optical sensor may also include a flow chamber that includes a housing defining a cavity into which the sensor head can be inserted. In some examples, the flow chamber includes an inlet port defining a flow nozzle that is configured to direct fluid entering the flow chamber against the optical window of the sensor head. In operation, the force of the incoming fluid impacting the optical window may prevent fouling materials from accumulating on the optical window.

Abstract translation: 光学传感器可以包括传感器头，其具有用于将光引导到流体流和/或从流体接收光能的光学窗口。 光学传感器还可以包括流动室，其包括限定腔的壳体，传感器头可插入该腔中。 在一些示例中，流动室包括限定流动喷嘴的入口端口，该流动喷嘴构造成将流体进入流动室的流体抵靠传感器头部的光学窗口。 在操作中，冲击光学窗口的进入流体的力可以防止污垢物质积聚在光学窗口上。

公开(公告)号：US20130247691A1

公开(公告)日：2013-09-26

申请号：US13854589

申请日：2013-04-01

Applicant: Ecolab USA Inc.

Inventor： Eugene TOKHTUEV ,  Christopher J. OWEN ,  Anna PILIPCHENKO

IPC: G01N35/00

CPC classification number: G01N35/00 ,  B01L3/50273 ,  B01L3/502738 ,  B01L2300/0867 ,  B01L2300/087 ,  B01L2300/0874 ,  B01L2300/0887 ,  B01L2300/1822 ,  B01L2400/0481 ,  B01L2400/0638 ,  F04B19/006 ,  G01N21/0332 ,  G01N21/05 ,  G01N35/1097 ,  G01N2021/0346 ,  G01N2035/00237 ,  Y10T436/15 ,  Y10T436/206664 ,  Y10T436/25 ,  Y10T436/2575

Abstract: A microflow analytical system includes a laminate pump assembly connectable with one or more sources of fluid, one or more pneumatic control pumps, a mixer, and a sensor. The laminate pump assembly is adapted to deliver predetermined volumes of the fluid(s) through a plurality of flow paths which are formed within layers of the assembly. Each flow path can include an inlet valve, a pump valve, and an outlet valve each of which are controllable by the pneumatic control pumps. A series of manifolds can be formed within the layers of the pump assembly to provide for simultaneous activation of selected flow paths. Delivered fluid volumes can be mixed in the mixer which, in some embodiments, may be integral with the laminate pump assembly. The sensor can measure one or more characteristics of the mixed fluids to determine one or more properties of the fluids.

Abstract translation: 微流分析系统包括可与一个或多个流体源连接的层压泵组件，一个或多个气动控制泵，混合器和传感器。 层压泵组件适于通过形成在组件的层内的多个流动路径输送预定体积的流体。 每个流动路径可包括入口阀，泵阀和出口阀，每个阀可由气动控制泵控制。 可以在泵组件的层内形成一系列歧管以提供选择的流动路径的同时激活。 输送的流体积可以混合在混合器中，在一些实施例中，该混合器可以与层压泵组件成一体。 传感器可以测量混合流体的一个或多个特性以确定流体的一个或多个特性。