High speed digital radiographic inspection of piping
    1.
    发明授权
    High speed digital radiographic inspection of piping 失效
    高速数字射线检查管道

    公开(公告)号:US06925145B2

    公开(公告)日:2005-08-02

    申请号:US10646279

    申请日:2003-08-22

    IPC分类号: G01N23/04 G01N23/18 G01B15/06

    CPC分类号: G01N23/04 G01N23/18

    摘要: A system and method for high-speed radiographic inspection of fluid transport vessels in which a radiation source and a radiation detector are positioned on opposite sides of the outside surface of the vessel. A positioning system is provided for moving and locating the radiation source and radiation detector longitudinally with respect to the vessel and for moving the radiation source and radiation detector circumferentially with respect to the vessel. In operation, the positioning system causes the radiation source and radiation detector to spiral along the vessel in a coordinated manner while the radiation source illuminates an adjacent region of the vessel with radiation. The radiation is converted into corresponding electrical signals used to generate images of objects in the radiation path. Finally, an operator inspects the images for defects.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于流体输送容器的高速放射线检查的系统和方法,其中辐射源和辐射检测器位于容器的外表面的相对侧上。 提供了一种定位系统,用于相对于容器纵向移动和定位辐射源和辐射探测器,并使辐射源和辐射探测器相对于容器周向移动。 在操作中,定位系统使得辐射源和辐射检测器以协调的方式沿着容器螺旋,同时辐射源用辐射照射容器的相邻区域。 辐射被转换为用于在辐射路径中产生物体的图像的相应的电信号。 最后,操作员检查图像的缺陷。

    Converting a digital radiograph to an absolute thickness map
    2.
    发明授权
    Converting a digital radiograph to an absolute thickness map 有权
    将数字X射线照片转换为绝对厚度图

    公开(公告)号:US07480363B2

    公开(公告)日:2009-01-20

    申请号:US11108498

    申请日:2005-04-18

    IPC分类号: G01B15/02

    CPC分类号: G01B15/025

    摘要: A digital radiography imaging system for acquiring digital images of an object, and a method for transforming digital images into an absolute thickness map characterizing the object under inspection. The system includes a radiation source for directing radiation through a desired region of the object, and a radiation detector having a plurality of sensing elements for detecting radiation passing through the object. Numerical data generated from each sensing element is calibrated, for example by correcting for variations in radiation paths between the source and detector, by correcting for variations in the spatial frequency response (MTF) of the detector, by correcting for variations in the geometric profile of the object under inspection, and by correcting for material contained in and/or around the object. The calibrated data is processed in order to generate and display an absolute thickness map of the object. The calibration procedures are adapted for extracting a thickness map from both isotope sources and X-ray tube sources.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于获取对象的数字图像的数字放射线照相成像系统,以及将数字图像转换为表征检查对象的绝对厚度图的方法。 该系统包括用于引导辐射通过物体的期望区域的辐射源,以及具有用于检测通过物体的辐射的多个感测元件的辐射检测器。 通过校正检测器的空间频率响应(MTF)的变化,通过校正各个感测元件的几何轮廓的变化来校正每个感测元件产生的数值数据,例如通过校正源和检测器之间的辐射路径的变化 被检查物体,以及通过校正物体中和/或周围的物质。 对校准后的数据进行处理,以生成和显示对象的绝对厚度图。 校准程序适用于从同位素源和X射线管源提取厚度图。

    Application of visbreaker analysis tools to optimize performance
    3.
    发明授权
    Application of visbreaker analysis tools to optimize performance 有权
    应用减粘剂分析工具优化性能

    公开(公告)号:US07740750B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-06-22

    申请号:US11456128

    申请日:2006-07-07

    IPC分类号: C10G9/16

    摘要: A system and method for quantifying opaque inhomogeneities within a fluid sample. The system uses an optical lens system to focus a light beam onto a stage where the sample is introduced. The light beam is directed onto the sample in a pattern such that the intensity of transmitted light is measured as a function of path length. A photo detector measures the transmitted light through the sample. Fluctuations in transmitted light intensity are then correlated with detection of opaque inclusions in the sample. The system also includes an automated program which utilizes these optical concentration measurements to determine the fouling potential of visbroken tars, and regulates the introduction of chemical inhibitors into a visbreaker unit to improve the yield of light streams and/or economic value of product.

    摘要翻译: 用于量化流体样品中不透明不均匀性的系统和方法。 该系统使用光学透镜系统将光束聚焦到引入样品的台上。 光束以图案的形式被引导到样品上,使得测量透射光的强度作为路径长度的函数。 光检测器测量通过样品的透射光。 然后透射光强度的波动与样品中不透明夹杂物的检测相关。 该系统还包括一个自动程序,利用这些光学浓度测量来确定减粘裂纹的污垢势,并且调节将化学抑制剂引入到抗裂解单元中以提高轻质物流的产率和/或产品的经济价值。

    Delivering X-ray systems to pipe installations
    4.
    发明授权
    Delivering X-ray systems to pipe installations 失效
    将X射线系统交付给管道安装

    公开(公告)号:US07319738B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-01-15

    申请号:US11207015

    申请日:2005-08-18

    IPC分类号: G01N23/02 H05G1/02

    CPC分类号: G01N23/04

    摘要: A mobile radiographic device for use in inspecting pipelines and the like, comprising an articulating aerial boom coupled to a mobile carriage vehicle. A pivot mount is rotatably coupled to the distal end of the aerial boom. A platform having a sliding rail is operatively coupled to the pivot mount. A mounting fixture is rotatably mounted to a cradle, which in turn is coupled to the sliding rail of the platform. A radiation source and a radiation detector are mounted on diametrically opposing sides of the fixture in order to illuminate the outer surface of a pipeline or other object with radiation. A first positioning means is provided for coarsely positioning the scanning apparatus relative to the pipeline. A second positioning means is provided for finely positioning the scanning apparatus relative to the pipeline. The second positioning means is operable from a remote location when the radiation source is illuminating the pipeline with radiation. The first and second positioning means provide a plurality of degrees of freedom for positioning the scanning apparatus.

    摘要翻译: 用于检查管道等的移动射线照相装置,包括联接到移动式车辆车辆的铰接式悬臂起重臂。 枢轴支架可旋转地联接到空中悬臂的远端。 具有滑轨的平台可操作地联接到枢转支座。 安装夹具可旋转地安装在支架上,支架又连接到平台的滑轨。 辐射源和辐射探测器安装在灯具的直径相对的两侧,以便用辐射照射管道或其他物体的外表面。 提供了一种第一定位装置,用于相对于管道粗略地定位扫描装置。 提供第二定位装置用于相对于管道精细地定位扫描装置。 当辐射源用辐射照射管道时,第二定位装置可从远程位置操作。 第一和第二定位装置提供用于定位扫描装置的多个自由度。

    Application of visbreaker analysis tools to optimize performance
    5.
    发明授权
    Application of visbreaker analysis tools to optimize performance 有权
    应用减粘剂分析工具优化性能

    公开(公告)号:US08597484B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-12-03

    申请号:US12615307

    申请日:2009-11-10

    IPC分类号: C10G33/02

    摘要: A system and method for quantifying opaque inhomogeneities within a fluid sample. The system uses an optical lens system to focus a light beam onto a stage where the sample is introduced. The light beam is directed onto the sample in a pattern such that the intensity of transmitted light is measured as a function of path length. A photo detector measures the transmitted light through the sample. Fluctuations in transmitted light intensity are then correlated with detection of opaque inclusions in the sample. The system also includes an automated program which utilizes these optical concentration measurements to determine the fouling potential of visbroken tars, and regulates the introduction of chemical inhibitors into a visbreaker unit to improve the yield of light streams and/or economic value of product.

    摘要翻译: 用于量化流体样品中不透明不均匀性的系统和方法。 该系统使用光学透镜系统将光束聚焦到引入样品的台上。 光束以图案的形式被引导到样品上,使得透射光的强度作为路径长度的函数被测量。 光检测器测量通过样品的透射光。 然后透射光强度的波动与样品中不透明夹杂物的检测相关。 该系统还包括一个自动程序,利用这些光学浓度测量来确定减粘裂纹的污垢势,并且调节将化学抑制剂引入到抗裂解单元中以提高轻质物流的产率和/或产品的经济价值。

    APPLICATION OF VISBREAKER ANALYSIS TOOLS TO OPTIMIZE PERFORMANCE
    6.
    发明申请
    APPLICATION OF VISBREAKER ANALYSIS TOOLS TO OPTIMIZE PERFORMANCE 有权
    应用VISBREAKER分析工具优化性能

    公开(公告)号:US20100053622A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-03-04

    申请号:US12615307

    申请日:2009-11-10

    IPC分类号: G01N21/00

    摘要: A system and method for quantifying opaque inhomogeneities within a fluid sample. The system uses an optical lens system to focus a light beam onto a stage where the sample is introduced. The light beam is directed onto the sample in a pattern such that the intensity of transmitted light is measured as a function of path length. A photo detector measures the transmitted light through the sample. Fluctuations in transmitted light intensity are then correlated with detection of opaque inclusions in the sample. The system also includes an automated program which utilizes these optical concentration measurements to determine the fouling potential of visbroken tars, and regulates the introduction of chemical inhibitors into a visbreaker unit to improve the yield of light streams and/or economic value of product.

    摘要翻译: 用于量化流体样品中不透明不均匀性的系统和方法。 该系统使用光学透镜系统将光束聚焦到引入样品的台上。 光束以图案的形式被引导到样品上,使得测量透射光的强度作为路径长度的函数。 光检测器测量通过样品的透射光。 然后透射光强度的波动与样品中不透明夹杂物的检测相关。 该系统还包括一个自动程序,利用这些光学浓度测量来确定减粘裂纹的污垢势,并且调节将化学抑制剂引入到抗裂解单元中以提高轻质物流的产率和/或产品的经济价值。

    Apparatus for characterizing and measuring the concentration of opaque particles within a fluid sample
    7.
    发明授权
    Apparatus for characterizing and measuring the concentration of opaque particles within a fluid sample 有权
    用于表征和测量流体样品中不透明颗粒浓度的装置

    公开(公告)号:US07394545B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-07-01

    申请号:US11178846

    申请日:2005-07-11

    IPC分类号: G01N21/00

    摘要: A system and method for counting opaque particles within a fluid sample. The system uses an optical lens system to focus a light beam onto a sample on a multi-dimensional translation stage. The translation stage is moved in a pattern such that the intensity of the transmitted light is measured as a function of path length. A photo detector is used to measure the transmitted light through the sample. An analog-to-digital converter quantifies the transmitted light intensity. Changes in light intensity along the path length are correlated with the detection of an opaque particle. Data processing algorithms are implemented to automatically determine the background noise level associated with the acquired data and to set a discriminator level above which a particle is registered. The total number of particles and an areal density is reported along with an estimate of the uncertainty.

    摘要翻译: 用于计算流体样品中不透明颗粒的系统和方法。 该系统使用光学透镜系统将光束聚焦到多维平移台上的样本上。 翻译阶段以使得透射光的强度作为路径长度的函数被测量的图案移动。 光检测器用于测量通过样品的透射光。 模数转换器量化透射光强度。 沿着路径长度的光强度的变化与不透明粒子的检测相关。 实现数据处理算法以自动确定与所获取的数据相关联的背景噪声电平,并设置高于该阈值的鉴别器电平。 报告颗粒的总数和面积密度以及不确定性的估计。