公开(公告)号：US20110257789A1

公开(公告)日：2011-10-20

申请号：US12763015

申请日：2010-04-19

申请人： Gregory E. Stewart ,  Jeffry T. Donner ,  Sebastien Tixier ,  Frank M. Haran ,  Charles P. Luebke

发明人： Gregory E. Stewart ,  Jeffry T. Donner ,  Sebastien Tixier ,  Frank M. Haran ,  Charles P. Luebke

IPC分类号： G05B21/00

CPC分类号： G05B13/048 ,  Y02P30/20

摘要： A method includes receiving a measurement associated with a cloud point of a biofuel being produced in a refining system. The method also includes determining how to adjust the refining system based on a desired cloud point of the biofuel and the measurement associated with the cloud point. The method further includes outputting a control signal to adjust the refining system based on the determination. Determining how to adjust the refining system could include determining how to adjust an inlet temperature of a reactor in the refining system. The reactor could represent an isomerization reactor, and a heater could heat material entering the isomerization reactor. Determining how to adjust the inlet temperature of the reactor could include determining how to adjust operation of the heater. A model predictive control (MPC) technique could be used to determine how to adjust the inlet temperature of the isomerization reactor.

摘要翻译： 一种方法包括接收与在精炼系统中生产的生物燃料的浊点相关联的测量。 该方法还包括基于生物燃料的期望浊点和与浊点相关联的测量来确定如何调整精炼系统。 该方法还包括基于该确定输出控制信号以调节精炼系统。 确定如何调整精炼系统可以包括确定如何调节精炼系统中的反应器的入口温度。 反应器可以代表异构化反应器，并且加热器可以加热进入异构化反应器的材料。 确定如何调节反应堆的入口温度可能包括确定如何调整加热器的运行。 可以使用模型预测控制（MPC）技术来确定如何调整异构化反应器的入口温度。

公开(公告)号：US09223301B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-29

申请号：US12763015

申请日：2010-04-19

申请人： Gregory E. Stewart ,  Jeffry T. Donner ,  Sebastien Tixier ,  Frank M. Haran ,  Charles P. Luebke

发明人： Gregory E. Stewart ,  Jeffry T. Donner ,  Sebastien Tixier ,  Frank M. Haran ,  Charles P. Luebke

IPC分类号： G05B21/00 ,  G05B13/04

CPC分类号： G05B13/048 ,  Y02P30/20

摘要： A method includes receiving a measurement associated with a cloud point of a biofuel being produced in a refining system. The method also includes determining how to adjust the refining system based on a desired cloud point of the biofuel and the measurement associated with the cloud point. The method further includes outputting a control signal to adjust the refining system based on the determination. Determining how to adjust the refining system could include determining how to adjust an inlet temperature of a reactor in the refining system. The reactor could represent an isomerization reactor, and a heater could heat material entering the isomerization reactor. Determining how to adjust the inlet temperature of the reactor could include determining how to adjust operation of the heater. A model predictive control (MPC) technique could be used to determine how to adjust the inlet temperature of the isomerization reactor.

摘要翻译： 一种方法包括接收与在精炼系统中生产的生物燃料的浊点相关联的测量。 该方法还包括基于生物燃料的期望浊点和与浊点相关联的测量来确定如何调整精炼系统。 该方法还包括基于该确定输出控制信号以调节精炼系统。 确定如何调整精炼系统可以包括确定如何调节精炼系统中的反应器的入口温度。 反应器可以代表异构化反应器，并且加热器可以加热进入异构化反应器的材料。 确定如何调节反应堆的入口温度可能包括确定如何调整加热器的运行。 可以使用模型预测控制（MPC）技术来确定如何调整异构化反应器的入口温度。

公开(公告)号：US08478444B2

公开(公告)日：2013-07-02

申请号：US12985061

申请日：2011-01-05

申请人： Adrian M. Fuxman ,  Sebastien Tixier ,  Gregory E. Stewart ,  Frank M. Haran ,  Johan U. Backstrom ,  Kelsey Gerbrandt

发明人： Adrian M. Fuxman ,  Sebastien Tixier ,  Gregory E. Stewart ,  Frank M. Haran ,  Johan U. Backstrom ,  Kelsey Gerbrandt

IPC分类号： G01N15/06 ,  G01N33/00 ,  G01N33/48

CPC分类号： C12M41/48 ,  C12M21/02 ,  C12M41/12 ,  C12M41/26 ,  C12M41/34 ,  C12M41/42 ,  G05B13/048 ,  G05B2219/2605

摘要： A method includes receiving at least one measurement of a dissolved carbon dioxide concentration of a mixture of fluid containing an autotrophic organism. The method also includes determining an adjustment to one or more manipulated variables using the at least one measurement. The method further includes generating one or more signals to modify the one or more manipulated variables based on the determined adjustment. The one or more manipulated variables could include a carbon dioxide flow rate, an air flow rate, a water temperature, and an agitation level for the mixture. At least one model relates the dissolved carbon dioxide concentration to one or more manipulated variables, and the adjustment could be determined by using the at least one model to drive the dissolved carbon dioxide concentration to at least one target that optimize a goal function. The goal function could be to optimize biomass growth rate, nutrient removal and/or lipid production.

摘要翻译： 一种方法包括接收含有自养生物的流体混合物的溶解二氧化碳浓度的至少一个测量值。 该方法还包括使用至少一个测量来确定对一个或多个操纵变量的调整。 该方法还包括基于所确定的调整产生一个或多个信号以修改一个或多个操纵变量。 一个或多个操纵变量可以包括二氧化碳流速，空气流速，水温和混合物的搅拌水平。 至少一个模型将溶解的二氧化碳浓度与一个或多个操作变量相关联，并且可以通过使用至少一个模型来确定调节，以将溶解的二氧化碳浓度驱使至优化目标函数的至少一个目标。 目标函数可以是优化生物量生长速率，营养物去除和/或脂质生产。

公开(公告)号：US20120173023A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-05

申请号：US12985061

申请日：2011-01-05

申请人： Adrian M. Fuxman ,  Sebastien Tixier ,  Gregory E. Stewart ,  Frank M. Haran ,  Johan U. Backstrom ,  Kelsey Gerbrandt

发明人： Adrian M. Fuxman ,  Sebastien Tixier ,  Gregory E. Stewart ,  Frank M. Haran ,  Johan U. Backstrom ,  Kelsey Gerbrandt

IPC分类号： G05B21/00

CPC分类号： C12M41/48 ,  C12M21/02 ,  C12M41/12 ,  C12M41/26 ,  C12M41/34 ,  C12M41/42 ,  G05B13/048 ,  G05B2219/2605

摘要： A method includes receiving at least one measurement of a dissolved carbon dioxide concentration of a mixture of fluid containing an autotrophic organism. The method also includes determining an adjustment to one or more manipulated variables using the at least one measurement. The method further includes generating one or more signals to modify the one or more manipulated variables based on the determined adjustment. The one or more manipulated variables could include a carbon dioxide flow rate, an air flow rate, a water temperature, and an agitation level for the mixture. At least one model relates the dissolved carbon dioxide concentration to one or more manipulated variables, and the adjustment could be determined by using the at least one model to drive the dissolved carbon dioxide concentration to at least one target that optimize a goal function. The goal function could be to optimize biomass growth rate, nutrient removal and/or lipid production.

摘要翻译： 一种方法包括接收含有自养生物的流体混合物的溶解二氧化碳浓度的至少一个测量值。 该方法还包括使用至少一个测量来确定对一个或多个操纵变量的调整。 该方法还包括基于所确定的调整产生一个或多个信号以修改一个或多个操纵变量。 一个或多个操纵变量可以包括二氧化碳流速，空气流速，水温和混合物的搅拌水平。 至少一个模型将溶解的二氧化碳浓度与一个或多个操作变量相关联，并且可以通过使用至少一个模型来确定调整，以将溶解的二氧化碳浓度驱使到优化目标函数的至少一个目标。 目标函数可以是优化生物量生长速率，营养物去除和/或脂质生产。

公开(公告)号：US08464572B2

公开(公告)日：2013-06-18

申请号：US12899707

申请日：2010-10-07

申请人： Adam Krolak ,  Reena Meijer Drees ,  Frank M. Haran ,  Sebastien Tixier

发明人： Adam Krolak ,  Reena Meijer Drees ,  Frank M. Haran ,  Sebastien Tixier

IPC分类号： G01N33/18

CPC分类号： G01N33/18 ,  G01N21/15 ,  G01N21/276 ,  G01N21/3577 ,  G01N21/552 ,  G01N21/8507 ,  G01N33/0029 ,  G01N2021/152

摘要： A system includes a signal source that provides a first signal for measuring a gas content of a liquid sample. The system also includes an analyzer that determines the gas content of the liquid sample using a measurement of a second signal, where the second signal is based on the first signal. The system further includes an apparatus with a walled structure having a cavity. The apparatus also includes a piston that pulls the liquid sample into the cavity and pushes the liquid sample out of the cavity. The apparatus further includes at least one measurement window having at least one inner surface exposed within the cavity. The at least one measurement window receives the first signal from the signal source and provides the second signal to the analyzer. The piston could also clean the at least one inner surface, and the piston can include a reference material for calibrating the analyzer.

摘要翻译： 一种系统包括提供用于测量液体样品的气体含量的第一信号的信号源。 该系统还包括分析器，其使用第二信号的测量来确定液体样品的气体含量，其中第二信号基于第一信号。 该系统还包括具有空腔的具有壁结构的装置。 该装置还包括将液体样品拉入空腔并将液体样品推出空腔的活塞。 该装置还包括至少一个测量窗口，其具有暴露在空腔内的至少一个内表面。 所述至少一个测量窗口从信号源接收第一信号，并向分析器提供第二信号。 活塞还可以清洁至少一个内表面，并且活塞可以包括用于校准分析器的参考材料。

公开(公告)号：US20120085144A1

公开(公告)日：2012-04-12

申请号：US12899707

申请日：2010-10-07

申请人： Adam Krolak ,  Reena Meijer Drees ,  Frank M. Haran ,  Sebastien Tixier

发明人： Adam Krolak ,  Reena Meijer Drees ,  Frank M. Haran ,  Sebastien Tixier

IPC分类号： G01N33/18

CPC分类号： G01N33/18 ,  G01N21/15 ,  G01N21/276 ,  G01N21/3577 ,  G01N21/552 ,  G01N21/8507 ,  G01N33/0029 ,  G01N2021/152

摘要： A system includes a signal source that provides a first signal for measuring a gas content of a liquid sample. The system also includes an analyzer that determines the gas content of the liquid sample using a measurement of a second signal, where the second signal is based on the first signal. The system further includes an apparatus with a walled structure having a cavity. The apparatus also includes a piston that pulls the liquid sample into the cavity and pushes the liquid sample out of the cavity. The apparatus further includes at least one measurement window having at least one inner surface exposed within the cavity. The at least one measurement window receives the first signal from the signal source and provides the second signal to the analyzer. The piston could also clean the at least one inner surface, and the piston can include a reference material for calibrating the analyzer.

摘要翻译： 一种系统包括提供用于测量液体样品的气体含量的第一信号的信号源。 该系统还包括分析器，其使用第二信号的测量来确定液体样品的气体含量，其中第二信号基于第一信号。 该系统还包括具有空腔的具有壁结构的装置。 该装置还包括将液体样品拉入空腔并将液体样品推出空腔的活塞。 该装置还包括至少一个测量窗口，其具有暴露在空腔内的至少一个内表面。 所述至少一个测量窗口从信号源接收第一信号，并向分析器提供第二信号。 活塞还可以清洁至少一个内表面，并且活塞可以包括用于校准分析器的参考材料。

公开(公告)号：US20120044968A1

公开(公告)日：2012-02-23

申请号：US12857863

申请日：2010-08-17

申请人： Frank M. Haran ,  Sebastien Tixier ,  Stuart J. Heath

发明人： Frank M. Haran ,  Sebastien Tixier ,  Stuart J. Heath

IPC分类号： G01N25/04 ,  G01N21/59

CPC分类号： G01N33/2811 ,  G01N21/031 ,  G01N21/05

摘要： A system includes a sensing cell having a walled structure configured to receive a fuel sample within an interior space of the walled structure. The sensing cell also has at least one cooling surface located on at least a portion of the walled structure and configured to cool the fuel sample. The sensing cell further has an optical port configured to couple to one or more optical fibers and to provide first radiation to the fuel sample. In addition, the sensing cell has a mirror configured to reflect the first radiation in order to provide second radiation to the optical port. The optical port defines a collinear optical geometry for providing the first radiation to the fuel sample and receiving the second radiation through the fuel sample. The system also includes at least one cooler configured to cool the fuel sample in the sensing cell by cooling the at least one cooling surface.

摘要翻译： 一种系统包括具有被构造成在该壁结构的内部空间内接收燃料样本的壁结构的感测单元。 感测单元还具有至少一个冷却表面，该至少一个冷却表面位于该壁结构的至少一部分上并且构造成冷却燃料样品。 感测单元还具有被配置为耦合到一个或多个光纤并且向燃料样品提供第一辐射的光学端口。 此外，感测单元具有被配置为反射第一辐射的反射镜，以便向光学端口提供第二辐射。 光学端口限定了用于向燃料样品提供第一辐射并且通过燃料样品接收第二辐射的共线光学几何形状。 该系统还包括至少一个冷却器，其构造成通过冷却至少一个冷却表面来冷却感测单元中的燃料样品。

公开(公告)号：US07382456B2

公开(公告)日：2008-06-03

申请号：US11636810

申请日：2006-12-11

申请人： Sebastien Tixier ,  Daniel A. Gordon ,  Frank M. Haran

发明人： Sebastien Tixier ,  Daniel A. Gordon ,  Frank M. Haran

IPC分类号： G01J3/51 ,  G01B11/06

CPC分类号： G01N21/251 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G01N21/31 ,  G01N21/3559 ,  G01N21/3563 ,  G01N21/86 ,  G01N2021/3137 ,  G01N2021/3148 ,  G01N2021/3155 ,  G01N2021/3166 ,  G01N2021/3188 ,  G01N2021/8663 ,  G01N2021/869

摘要： A spectroscopic sensor for measuring flat sheet product is disclosed. The disclosed sensor uses a combination of spectrometers and single-channel detectors and filters together with a broadband source of illumination to optimally measure multiple properties of a flat sheet product. A spectrometer is used to measure over a spectral range where an easily configurable set of wavelength channels is needed and where the signal-to-noise ratios and spectral resolutions of the channels are consistent with the spectral range and number of pixels of the spectrometer; while one or more single channel detector and filter combinations are used to measure, with high signal-to-noise ratio, at specific wavelengths within or outside the spectral range of the spectrometer(s). Therefore, the single channel detectors can be used to complement the information provided by a spectrometer or to extend the working range of a spectrometer by providing single wavelength measurements anywhere in the visible, near-IR or mid-IR spectral regions.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于测量平板产品的光谱传感器。 所公开的传感器使用光谱仪和单通道检测器和滤波器的组合以及宽带光源来最佳地测量平板产品的多个性质。 光谱仪用于在光谱范围内测量，其中需要容易配置的一组波长信道，并且其中信道的信噪比和光谱分辨率与光谱仪的光谱范围和像素数量一致; 而一个或多个单通道检测器和滤波器组合用于以高的信噪比来测量在光谱仪的光谱范围内或外的特定波长。 因此，可以使用单通道检测器来补充光谱仪提供的信息，或通过在可见光，近红外或中红外光谱区域中的任何地方提供单个波长测量来扩展光谱仪的工作范围。

公开(公告)号：US20070153281A1

公开(公告)日：2007-07-05

申请号：US11636810

申请日：2006-12-11

申请人： Daniel A. Gordon ,  Frank M. Haran ,  Sebastien Tixier

发明人： Daniel A. Gordon ,  Frank M. Haran ,  Sebastien Tixier

IPC分类号： G01J3/51

CPC分类号： G01N21/251 ,  G01J3/36 ,  G01N21/31 ,  G01N21/3559 ,  G01N21/3563 ,  G01N21/86 ,  G01N2021/3137 ,  G01N2021/3148 ,  G01N2021/3155 ,  G01N2021/3166 ,  G01N2021/3188 ,  G01N2021/8663 ,  G01N2021/869

摘要： A spectroscopic sensor for measuring flat sheet product is disclosed. The disclosed sensor uses a combination of spectrometers and single-channel detectors and filters together with a broadband source of illumination to optimally measure multiple properties of a flat sheet product. A spectrometer is used to measure over a spectral range where an easily configurable set of wavelength channels is needed and where the signal-to-noise ratios and spectral resolutions of the channels are consistent with the spectral range and number of pixels of the spectrometer; while one or more single channel detector and filter combinations are used to measure, with high signal-to-noise ratio, at specific wavelengths within or outside the spectral range of the spectrometer(s). Therefore, the single channel detectors can be used to complement the information provided by a spectrometer or to extend the working range of a spectrometer by providing single wavelength measurements anywhere in the visible, near-IR or mid-IR spectral regions.

摘要翻译： 公开了一种用于测量平板产品的光谱传感器。 所公开的传感器使用光谱仪和单通道检测器和滤波器的组合以及宽带光源来最佳地测量平板产品的多个性质。 光谱仪用于在光谱范围内测量，其中需要容易配置的一组波长信道，并且其中信道的信噪比和光谱分辨率与光谱仪的光谱范围和像素数量一致; 而一个或多个单通道检测器和滤波器组合用于以高的信噪比来测量在光谱仪的光谱范围内或外的特定波长。 因此，可以使用单通道检测器来补充光谱仪提供的信息，或通过在可见光，近红外或中红外光谱区域中的任何地方提供单个波长测量来扩展光谱仪的工作范围。

公开(公告)号：US20130289918A1

公开(公告)日：2013-10-31

申请号：US13460275

申请日：2012-04-30

申请人： Frank M. Haran ,  Sebastien Tixier ,  Michael K. Y. Hughes ,  Graham Duck ,  John F. Shakespeare

发明人： Frank M. Haran ,  Sebastien Tixier ,  Michael K. Y. Hughes ,  Graham Duck ,  John F. Shakespeare

IPC分类号： G06F19/00 ,  G01B5/02

CPC分类号： G01B21/042 ,  G01B7/107 ,  G01B11/0691 ,  G01N33/346

摘要： A method includes measuring a caliper of a sheet of material using a caliper sensor having first and second sensor modules. The method also includes adjusting the caliper measurement based on a transverse displacement between a first sensor component in the first sensor module and a second sensor component in the second sensor module to generate a corrected caliper measurement. Adjusting the caliper measurement can include applying a corrector function that adjusts the caliper measurement based on the measured transverse displacement. The corrector function can be identified by repeatedly creating misalignment between the first and second sensor components, measuring a known distance using the caliper sensor, and identifying an error between the measurement of the known distance and the known distance.

摘要翻译： 一种方法包括使用具有第一和第二传感器模块的卡尺传感器测量一张材料的厚度。 该方法还包括基于第一传感器模块中的第一传感器部件与第二传感器模块中的第二传感器部件之间的横向位移来调整卡尺测量值，以产生校正的卡尺测量值。 调整卡尺测量可以包括应用基于测量的横向位移来调节卡尺测量的校正器功能。 可以通过重复地创建第一和第二传感器部件之间的不对准，使用卡尺传感器测量已知距离以及识别已知距离的测量与已知距离之间的误差来识别校正器功能。