Abstract:
A method of treating fluids in an annulus (18), comprising the steps of: providing a fluid-circulation annulus (18) between a host tubular (10) and a liner (17) therein; and manipulating fluids in the annulus (18) so that the relative proportions of fluid components in the annular fluid correspond to the relative permeation rates of the fluid components from the bore to the annulus (18). The method may further comprise the steps of: detecting an undesired fluid in the annulus (18); and manipulating the annular fluids in response to the undesired fluid, so that the relative proportions of fluid components in the annular fluid, including the undesired fluid, correspond to the relative permeation rates of the fluid components from the bore to the annulus (18). In a case where the undesired fluid has potential for harm to the host tubular (10), the manipulating step may reduce the potential for harm.
Abstract:
A system (10) for accurately dispensing controlled amounts of viscous material. The system includes a pressurized supply (14) of the viscous material, a dispenser (12) connected with the pressurized supply (14) and a feedback control (26) for ensuring that a discrete dispensed amount (20) corresponds closely to the desired dispensed amount for a particular application. The different methods of feedback control include changing pressure of the pressurized supply (14) after measuring a dispensed amount (20) and comparing the dispensed amount (20) with a stored value representing the desired amount. Another manner of feedback control includes changing an air operating pessured associated with the dispenser (12). A third type of feedback control includes adjusting the duration that the dispenser (12) is maintained on to dispense the viscous material (20).
Abstract:
The liquid cooling spray in a gas cooling tower (10) is modified to scrub sulfur dioxide and other acid forming gases. A slurry of fine particles of hydrated lime having a mean diameter less than 25 microns is supplied from a slurry source (61) and injected by a slurry injector (62) into the liquid coolant before it is sprayed into the gas cooling tower (10). A plurality of spray nozzles (55) and control means (60) are provided for introducing an atomized spray in a controllable manner and a slurry injector (62) and control means (60) are provided for introducing a controlled amount of the hydrated lime slurry to maximize the sulfur dioxide collection efficiency at a low molar ratio of calcium to sulfur.
Abstract:
Embodiments described herein provide a valve construction. One embodiment comprises a first valve (12) and a second valve (14). A first fluid conveying conduit (16) fluidly conveying a first fluid is fluidly connected with the first valve (12). A second fluid conveying conduit (18) fluidly conveying a second fluid is fluidly connected with the second valve. A third fluid conveying conduit (22) is fluidly connected with the first valve (12) and the second valve (14). The first valve (12) is movable between a first position where first fluid flows between the first fluid conveying conduit and the third fluid conveying conduit, and a second position where first fluid does not flow between the first fluid conveying conduit and the third fluid conveying conduit. The second valve (14) is movable between a first position where the second fluid flows between the second fluid conveying conduit and the third fluid conveying conduit, and a second position where the second fluid does not flow between the second fluid conveying conduit and the third fluid conveying conduit.
Abstract:
Herein disclosed is a system operable to synthesize nanoparticles, which includes a robotic module comprising: a temperature controller; one or more dispensers operable to dispense different reagents; and an extraction device; a reaction vessel configured to receive the different reagents from the one or more dispensers to form a reaction mixture from which the nanoparticles are synthesized; and a process control module operably coupled to the robotic module and a spectroscopy module, wherein the process control module configures: the extraction device to withdraw a sample of the reaction mixture at an interval as the reaction mixture progresses and to transfer the sample into one or more cuvettes of the spectroscopy module, and the spectroscopy module to generate spectral data based on an optical property of the sample and from the spectral data identify a condition which serves as a feedback to the process control module to configure: the temperature controller to change or maintain temperature of the reaction mixture as the reaction mixture progresses, the one or more dispensers to change or maintain a frequency and/or time and/or an amount of each different reagent dispensed into the reaction mixture as the reaction mixture progresses, and the extraction device to change or maintain the interval for withdrawing further samples of the reaction mixture to provide the feedback continuously to have the process control module configure the temperature controller, the one or more dispensers, and the extraction device, in aforesaid manner until synthesis of the nanoparticles in the reaction mixture is completed. Also, herein discloses a method of synthesizing nanoparticles using the system.
Abstract:
Methods and apparatuses for providing an adjustable flow resistor. The adjustable flow resistor can include a chamber into which fluid is introduced, having an input end and an output end. A flow modifier can be situated within the chamber, between the input end and the output end, to modify a flow rate of the fluid. An adjustable resistance member can be positioned to interact with the flow modifier within the chamber to controllably modify the constant flow rate out of the adjustable flow resistor.
Abstract:
A diaphragm assembly for a mass flow controller is disclosed. The diaphragm assembly includes an aperture, side walls extending from the aperture and disposed about a central axis, the side walls including multiple convolutions, and a poppet including an interior surface facing the aperture and exterior sealing surface. At least a portion of the diaphragm assembly moveably extends and retracts within a control valve cavity of the mass flow controller. A push rod extending from the interior surface of the poppet moves, responsive to an actuator of the mass flow controller, to enable the exterior sealing surface of the poppet to open and close a flow path through the control valve cavity.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a system and method for using a small, wireless gyroscopic sensor to monitor end gun operations. Further, the present invention provides a system and method for using an accelerometer to detect vibrations at the end gun. According to further preferred embodiments, the present invention includes a diagnostic application which receives gyroscopic sensor data and accelerometer data. The diagnostic applications of the present invention preferably include logic and threshold limits which are applied to the received data. The present system preferably provides notifications and warnings based on detected changes in rotational motion, orientation changes and vibration levels in and around the end gun.
Abstract:
Methods and devices for fluidic-based automated regulation of liquid-suspended particles and plug removal (of particles) from possible choke points in the liquid flow channel and methods for multiple parallel particle processing are disclosed. The apparatus comprises flow channels, flow direction means, particle detectors and a control unit.