Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to an apparatus for measuring the charge in a flowing liquid. A pair of apertured metal discs are coaxially mounted adjacent to the peripheral portion of the main liquid stream. One disc is driven from a synchronous motor to provide an electrostatic charge-sensing device. The motor contained in an explosion proof housing, is releasably coupled to the disc assembly and includes a switch housing. A reed switch is disposed within the switch housing with an actuating permanent magnet axially spaced from the switch. A shutter is interconnected to the motor-driven shaft and extends between the switch and the magnet. The configuration of the shutter corresponds to an apertured disc. The reed switch connects the discs in an output circuit.
Abstract:
A FLOW SYSTEM FOR PETROLEUM PRODUCTS AND THE LIKE. AN UNSHROUDED STATIC CHARGE REDUCER TUBE IS CONNECTED IN THE STORAGE MEANS OF THE FLOW SYSTEM FOR ELIMINATING ELECTROSTATIC MEANS OF THE FLOW LIQUID FLOW. THE REDUCER IS FORMED OF A SUITABLE PLASTIC AND A PLURALITY OF PINS PROJECT INWARDLY INTO THE INTERNAL FLOW PASSAGEWAY. A CONDUCTIVE MEMBER CONNECTS THE PINS TO THE STORAGE MEANS OR SOME OTHER ELEMENT WHICH DEFINES A GROUND CONNECTION.