Abstract:
A capacitance manometer is disclosed which includes at least one electrode structure having an inner electrode structure and an outer electrode structure separated by at least one gap, at least one flexible diaphragm having at least one conductive material positioned thereon or integrated therein may be positioned in movable relation to the electrode structure and in proximity to the electrode structure, and at least one non-planar baffle having an inner baffle structure and an outer baffle structure separated by at least one baffle orifice positioned distantly from the electrode structure proximate to the flexible diaphragm.
Abstract:
One or more reactive gases are introduced to a capacitance manometer at a particular area or areas between the inner and outer capacitive electrodes so the error-inducing measurement effects of positive and negative bending is neutralized or minimized. Additionally, a guard structure may be used for the electrode structure of the capacitance manometer. The guard structure presents an area that is relatively insensitive to the diffusion of the gas into the diaphragm and the resulting changing surface tension, curvature and deflection, thus providing increased or optimal stability of the zero reading and pressure reading of the manometer. The guard may also provide electrostatic isolation of the electrodes.
Abstract:
A valve assembly comprises: a valve body including a passageway through which a first gas can be transmitted through the valve assembly; a valve flow control element movable relative to the valve body between an opened position wherein flow through the passageway is at a maximum flow, and a closed position wherein flow through the passageway is at a minimum flow, the valve flow control element is shaped so that a control gap is provided between the valve body and valve flow control element through which the first gas can flow, and the dimensions of the control gap vary depending on the position of the valve flow control element relative to the valve body; and a gas injector arrangement for selectively injecting a second gas into the control gap when the valve assembly is used to control the flow of the first gas through the passageway. The injection of the second gas when the valve flow control element is at or near its closed position helps minimize condensate being deposited on the valve flow control element, as well as reduce the closed conductance of the valve.
Abstract:
One or more reactive gases are introduced to a capacitance manometer at a particular area or areas of the diaphragm between the inner and outer capacitive electrodes so the error-inducing measurement effects of positive and negative bending are neutralized or minimized. Additionally, a guard structure may be used with the electrode structure of the capacitance manometer. The guard structure presents an area that is relatively insensitive to the diffusion of the gas into the diaphragm and the resulting changing surface tension, thus providing increased or optimal stability of the zero reading of the manometer. The guard may also provide electrostatic isolation of the electrodes.
Abstract:
A capacitive manometer offering improved measurement accuracy is disclosed which includes at least one electrode structure having an inner electrode structure and an outer electrode structure separated by at least one gap, at least one flexible diaphragm having at least one conductive material positioned thereon or integrated therein may be positioned in movable relation to the electrode structure and in proximity to the electrode structure, and at least one non-planar baffle less prone to transient measurement errors having an inner baffle structure and an outer baffle structure separated by at least one baffle orifice positioned distantly from the electrode structure proximate to the flexible diaphragm.
Abstract:
A pressure sensor may measure gas or liquid pressure. A chamber may have an inlet that receives the gas or liquid. A flexible diaphragm may be within the chamber that has a surface exposed to the gas or liquid after it flows through the inlet. A pressure sensor system may sense changes in the flexible diaphragm caused by changes in the pressure of the gas or liquid. A pressure-insensitive sensor system may sense changes in the flexible diaphragm that are not caused by changes in the pressure of the gas or liquid. The pressure-insensitive sensor system may be insensitive to changes in the flexible diaphragm caused by changes in the pressure of the gas or liquid.
Abstract:
A pressure sensor may measure gas or liquid pressure. A chamber may have an inlet that receives the gas or liquid. A flexible diaphragm may be within the chamber that has a surface exposed to the gas or liquid after it flows through the inlet. A pressure sensor system may sense changes in the flexible diaphragm caused by changes in the pressure of the gas or liquid. A pressure-insensitive sensor system may sense changes in the flexible diaphragm that are not caused by changes in the pressure of the gas or liquid. The pressure-insensitive sensor system may be insensitive to changes in the flexible diaphragm caused by changes in the pressure of the gas or liquid.
Abstract:
A valve assembly comprises: a valve body including a passageway through which a first gas can be transmitted through the valve assembly; a valve flow control element movable relative to the valve body between an opened position wherein flow through the passageway is at a maximum flow, and a closed position wherein flow through the passageway is at a minimum flow, the valve flow control element is shaped so that a control gap is provided between the valve body and valve flow control element through which the first gas can flow, and the dimensions of the control gap vary depending on the position of the valve flow control element relative to the valve body; and a gas injector arrangement for selectively injecting a second gas into the control gap when the valve assembly is used to control the flow of the first gas through the passageway. The injection of the second gas when the valve flow control element is at or near its closed position helps minimize condensate being deposited on the valve flow control element, as well as reduce the closed conductance of the valve.