Abstract:
In one implementation, a method includes generating a manifold predictive model configured to calculate an initial virtual measurement associated with an oil field comprising a plurality of oil wells. The manifold predictive model can be based on one or more predictive models associated with one or more components of the oil field. The method also includes receiving data characterizing one or more pressure measurements and flow measurements obtained in the oil field. The method further includes determining a prospective sensor location of a first prospective sensor in the oil field. The first prospective sensor can be configured to detect an oil field parameter. The manifold predictive model can be configured to receive data characterizing the detected oil field parameter and generate an updated virtual measurement. The method also includes providing the prospective sensor location and the identity of the first prospective sensor.
Abstract:
Systems, methods, and computer readable mediums are provided for selecting a precise value within a large value range. Data received from an ultrasonic testing environment can include a range of values associated with one or more parameters to be configured for performing ultrasonic inspection of a test object. A control in a user interface of the ultrasonic testing environment can be provided and include a display portion displaying one or more parameters and one or more values within the range of values associated with the one or more parameters. The control also includes an interactive portion configured to receive a plurality of inputs. Based on the inputs a selected value associated with a first parameter can be determined. The selected value associated with the first parameter can be output as a static display within the display portion of the control.
Abstract:
Systems, devices, and methods for reducing non-productive time in LNG plants are provided. The systems, devices, and methods can facilitate tracking Key Performance Indicators (KPI), such as off-spec treated gas, and amine foaming, can estimate other relevant variables which cannot be easily or effectively measured, can determine root causes of failures, can evaluate a likelihood of recurrence, estimating when the next failure will occur, and/or can provide recommended actions and settings to support plant operators in taking correct actions to reduce the risk of unplanned system downtime.
Abstract:
Method and apparatus are provided for calibration or verification of accuracy sepcification of a computed tomographic system. In one embodiment, the apparatus can include a base structure, a first set of test objects arranged along a first axis and coupled to the base structure, and a second set of test objects arranged along a second axis and coupled to the base structure. The first set of test objects and the second set of test objects have a first geometry. The apparatus can also include a third set of test objects and a fourth set of test objects. The third set of test objects, and the fourth set of test objects have a second geometry different from the first geometry. Locations of the first, second third and fourth set of test objects are spatially fixed with respect to the base structure. The apparatus is a test specimen adapted for calibration or accuracy verification of computed tomography system.
Abstract:
Data characterizing a load on a rod of a down-hole pump at different positions of a stroke of the rod can be received. An image characterizing the load of the rod at the different positions of the stroke can be determined. A defect in operating conditions of the down-hole pump can be determined. The determining can include comparing the image to a set of predetermined images with associated defects. The determined defect can be provided.
Abstract:
A connector system for attaching a probe (500) to a probe shaft mating, assembly (400) comprising: a probe shaft mating assembly comprising a connector body (401), a plunger chamber (415) located within the connector body, a spring (450) located within the plunger chamber, a locking ball channel (421) extending through the connector body from the plunger chamber to the outer surface of the connector body, a locking ball (420) located within the locking ball channel, and a plunger (410) located within the plunger chamber adjacent to the spring, wherein the locking ball is in contact with the outer surface of the plunger; a probe comprising a probe body (501), a probe shaft chamber (517) located within the probe shaft facing end of the probe body, and a locking ball receiver (520) located in the probe body adjacent to the probe shaft chamber; wherein the diameter of the probe shaft chamber is larger than that of the probe shaft mating assembly such that when the plunger and the spring are moved from a first position to a second position, the locking ball moves inwardly towards the plunger chamber and below the outer surface of the connector body allowing the probe facing end of the probe shaft mating assembly to enter the probe shaft chamber, and when the plunger and spring are moved from the second position to the first position, the locking ball moves towards the surface of the connector body, extending beyond the outer surface of the connector body such that the locking ball engages the locking ball receiver and fixes the probe to the probe shaft mating assembly.
Abstract:
A connector system for attaching a probe to a probe shaft mating assembly comprising: a probe shaft mating assembly comprising a connector body, a plunger chamber located within the connector body, a spring located within the plunger chamber, a locking ball channel extending through the connector body from the plunger chamber to the outer surface of the connector body, a locking ball located within the locking ball channel, and a plunger located within the plunger chamber adjacent to the spring, wherein the locking ball is in contact with the outer surface of the plunger; a probe comprising a probe body, a probe shaft chamber located within the probe shaft facing end of the probe body, and a locking ball receiver located in the probe body adjacent to the probe shaft chamber; wherein the diameter of the probe shaft chamber is larger than that of the probe shaft mating assembly such that when the plunger and the spring are moved from a first position to a second position, the locking ball moves inwardly towards the plunger chamber and below the outer surface of the connector body allowing the probe facing end of the probe shaft mating assembly to enter the probe shaft chamber, and when the plunger and spring are moved from the second position to the first position, the locking ball moves towards the surface of the connector body, extending beyond the outer surface of the connector body such that the locking ball engages the locking ball receiver and fixes the probe to the probe shaft mating assembly.
Abstract:
A visual inspection apparatus includes a handset (303), an elongated inspection tube (112) extending from the handset and a light source bank disposed within a hand held housing of the handset. For reduction of heat energy radiating from the light source bank, the apparatus includes one or more of a thermal control system and a particularly designed heat sink assembly.
Abstract:
An acoustic stack for ultrasonic transducers comprising a backing block, flexible printed circuit board, piezoelectric ceramic layer, and acoustic matching layer. The various components of the acoustic stack are bonded together using an adhesive material and high pressure in a lamination process. The piezoelectric ceramic layer is manufactured to provide electrical and acoustic isolation without the need for dicing through multiple layers of the acoustic stack. A flex circuit provides the necessary electrical connections to the electrically isolated electrodes of the piezoelectric ceramic layer.
Abstract:
An inspection apparatus can be provided in a system with a workstation computer. In one embodiment, the inspection apparatus can include a user interface enabling the inspection apparatus to initiate, responsively to an action by an inspector, an IP based voice communication connection with an external computer of the system. In one embodiment, the inspection apparatus and the workstation computer can be in communication with a central server that can receive data collected by said the inspection apparatus and can receive data requests from the workstation computer.