MEASUREMENT OF FLOW THROUGH PIPELINES
    1.
    发明申请
    MEASUREMENT OF FLOW THROUGH PIPELINES 审中-公开
    通过管道测量流量

    公开(公告)号:WO2016004471A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-01-14

    申请号:PCT/AU2015/050374

    申请日:2015-07-03

    Abstract: The invention provides a method of measuring the flow rate of fluid through a gate member (22) attached to a pipeline (20). The pipeline including a flow meter (26) upstream and adjacent the gate member (22). The flow meter providing a flow output to measure the fluid flow through the flow meter. The method includes steps of monitoring the flow output (QTPFM) from the flow meter; monitoring the gate opening position (d) of gate member (22); determining a relationship or algorithm for the flow rate (Q) using calculations derived from system identification techniques based on data received from the monitoring of the flow output from the flow meter (26) and data received from the monitoring of the gate opening position (d); and once the relationship or algorithm has been determined, using the relationship or algorithm to subsequently measure said flow rate (Q).

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种测量通过连接在管道(20)上的浇口构件(22)的流体流量的方法。 管道包括在门构件(22)上游并邻近门构件(22)的流量计(26)。 流量计提供流量输出以测量流过流量计的流体流量。 该方法包括从流量计监测流量输出(QTPFM)的步骤; 监视门构件(22)的门打开位置(d); 使用从基于从所述流量计(26)的流量输出的监视接收到的数据和从所述门打开位置(d)的监视接收的数据从所述系统识别技术导出的计算来确定所述流量(Q)的关系或算法 ); 并且一旦确定了关系或算法,则使用关系或算法来随后测量所述流量(Q)。

    FLOW METER WITH ACOUSTIC ARRAY
    2.
    发明申请
    FLOW METER WITH ACOUSTIC ARRAY 审中-公开
    流量计与声学阵列

    公开(公告)号:WO2014032083A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-03-06

    申请号:PCT/AU2013/000946

    申请日:2013-08-26

    CPC classification number: G01F1/66

    Abstract: The present invention provides a flow meter (100) for a pipe or open channel (102). The flow meter (100) has a longitudinal member (114) adapted to be inserted into the pipe or open channel (102) but free of any internal wall of pipe or open channel (102). The longitudinal member (114) has a plurality of pairs of acoustic transducers (120, 122) located there around with each pair of acoustic transducers (120, 122) having a transmitting transducer and a receiving transducer. The transmitting transducer sends an acoustic signal to the internal wall of pipe or open channel (102) and the receiving transducer receives the reflected acoustic signal.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种用于管道或开放通道(102)的流量计(100)。 流量计(100)具有适于插入到管道或开放通道(102)中但没有管道或开放通道(102)的任何内壁的纵向构件(114)。 纵向构件(114)具有位于其周围的多对声学换能器(120,122),每对声换能器(120,122)具有发射换能器和接收换能器。 发射传感器将声信号发送到管道或开放通道(102)的内壁,并且接收换能器接收反射的声信号。

    SILT CONTROL IN FLUID NETWORKS
    3.
    发明申请
    SILT CONTROL IN FLUID NETWORKS 审中-公开
    流体网络中的SILT控制

    公开(公告)号:WO2013177626A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-12-05

    申请号:PCT/AU2013/000570

    申请日:2013-05-30

    Abstract: The invention relates to a method of detecting a buildup of silt (32) in a pipe or open channel (14) of a fluid flow network. The pipe or open channel has a system with at least one set of velocity sensors (V1.. V8) to measure flow velocities at predetermined horizontal levels (50... 58). The method includes the steps of computing the flow using the measured flow velocities and cross- sectional areas for each flow layer, and summing the flows to provide a total flow, monitoring the measured flow velocities and storing the flow velocities to detect any ongoing reduction in the flow velocity of at least the lowermost velocity sensor (V1) to provide an indication of a buildup of silt in the pipe or open channel.

    Abstract translation: 本发明涉及一种检测淤泥(32)在流体流动网络的管道或开放通道(14)中积聚的方法。 管道或开放通道具有至少一组速度传感器(V1 .. V8)的系统,用于测量预定水平位置(50 ... 58)处的流速。 该方法包括以下步骤:使用测量的流速和每个流动层的横截面面积来计算流量,并且将流量相加以提供总流量,监测测量的流速并存储流速以检测任何正在进行的减少 至少最低速度传感器(V1)的流速,以提供在管道或开放通道中积聚淤泥的指示。

    DEMAND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR FLUID NETWORKS
    4.
    发明申请
    DEMAND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR FLUID NETWORKS 审中-公开
    流体网络需求管理系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2013016769A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-02-07

    申请号:PCT/AU2012/000907

    申请日:2012-08-01

    Abstract: The invention provides a method of demand management for fluid networks. The method includes the steps of providing a computer controlled fluid network for delivery of fluid to at least one customer (14), maintaining a real time database (16) within the computer controlled fluid network of predetermined parameters, requesting a flow rate and time of delivery of said fluid from the fluid network through a user interface (22) to a customer (20), determining, using predetermined parameters from the real time database (16), the availability (24) of providing delivery of fluid from the fluid network to the customer (14) based on hydraulic capacity of the fluid network, and, if the hydraulic capacity is available, calculating parameters (38) using the real time database (16) to deliver fluid to the customer (14) through the computer controlled fluid network.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种流体网络的需求管理方法。 该方法包括以下步骤:提供用于将流体输送到至少一个顾客(14)的计算机控制的流体网络,将计算机控制的流体网络内的实时数据库(16)保持在预定参数内,请求流量和时间 将来自流体网络的所述流体通过用户界面(22)输送到客户(20),使用来自实时数据库(16)的预定参数来确定从流体网络提供流体的可用性(24) 基于流体网络的液压能力向客户(14)提供流体网络的液压能力,并且如果液压容量可用,则使用实时数据库(16)计算参数(38)以通过计算机控制的流体向客户(14)输送流体 流体网络。

    A METHOD OF DETERMINING SURFACE LEVEL, AND A SOIL MOISTURE SENSOR
    5.
    发明申请
    A METHOD OF DETERMINING SURFACE LEVEL, AND A SOIL MOISTURE SENSOR 审中-公开
    确定表面水平的方法和土壤水分传感器

    公开(公告)号:WO2011026177A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-03-10

    申请号:PCT/AU2010/001125

    申请日:2010-09-01

    CPC classification number: A01G25/167 G01F23/0061 G01N33/246 Y02A40/232

    Abstract: A method of determining the surface level of an area subject to flood, furrow or surface irrigation. The method includes the steps of providing at least one measuring cup positioned below the surface level but within the area and providing a water level sensor within or integrated with the at least one measuring cup. The levels provided by the water level sensor are used to calculate the surface level by determining the inflection point between the rapid increase of the monitored levels when the front of irrigation water passes the water level sensor. A further aspect of the disclosure is the provision of a soil moisture sensor, said sensor comprising an auger adapted to be inserted into the ground with minimum soil disturbance, said auger having means for measuring soil moisture..

    Abstract translation: 确定遭受洪水,沟渠或地面灌溉的区域的表面水平的方法。 该方法包括以下步骤:提供位于表面水平下方但在该区域内的至少一个量杯,并在该至少一个量杯内或与该至少一个量杯一体化地提供水位传感器。 水位传感器提供的水平用于通过确定当灌溉水的前部通过水位传感器时监测水平的快速增加之间的拐点来计算表面水平。 本公开的另一方面是提供一种土壤湿度传感器,所述传感器包括适于以最小的土壤扰动插入到地面中的螺旋推运器,所述螺旋推运器具有用于测量土壤水分的装置。

    LOSS DETECTION SYSTEM FOR OPEN CHANNEL NETWORKS
    6.
    发明申请
    LOSS DETECTION SYSTEM FOR OPEN CHANNEL NETWORKS 审中-公开
    用于开放通道网络的丢失检测系统

    公开(公告)号:WO2005090928A1

    公开(公告)日:2005-09-29

    申请号:PCT/AU2005/000416

    申请日:2005-03-22

    Inventor: AUGHTON, David

    CPC classification number: G01M3/26 G01M3/3254 Y10T137/7287 Y10T137/7303

    Abstract: The invention discloses a loss detection system to determine and monitor containment losses for open channel networks (10). The system includes at least first and second flow regulators (26, 28) to allow flow of liquid into and out of at least one pool (10) respectively. First and second flow sensors co-operate with respective flow regulators (26, 28) and a computational means communicates with flow regulators (26, 28) and the flow sensors to control operation of flow regulators (26, 28). The computational means determines the containment losses by calculating the measured flow into at least one pool (10) through at least first flow regulator (26) and subtracting the measured flow out of at least one pool (10) through at least second regulator (28).

    Abstract translation: 本发明公开了一种用于确定和监测开放通道网络(10)的安全损失的损失检测系统。 该系统包括至少第一和第二流量调节器(26,28),以允许液体分别进入和离开至少一个池(10)。 第一和第二流量传感器与相应的流量调节器(26,28)协作,并且计算装置与流量调节器(26,28)和流量传感器通信以控制流量调节器(26,28)的操作。 计算装置通过计算通过至少第一流量调节器(26)至少一个池(10)的测量流量并通过至少第二调节器(28)从至少一个池(10)中减去所测量的流量来确定容纳损失 )。

    FLUID REGULATION
    7.
    发明申请
    FLUID REGULATION 审中-公开
    流体法规

    公开(公告)号:WO2002071163A1

    公开(公告)日:2002-09-12

    申请号:PCT/AU2002/000230

    申请日:2002-03-01

    CPC classification number: G05D7/067 E02B13/00 E02B13/02 G05B13/048

    Abstract: The invention discloses a method of predicting the fluid level at a predetermined location in a fluid flow network (10) having at least one regulator (16, 18) to control the flow of fluid along fluid flow network (10). The method includes the steps of collecting data based on timed measurements of fluid levels upstream (24, 28) of at least one regulator (16, 18), fluid levels downstream (26, 29) of at least one regulator (16, 18) and the opening position (30, 32) of at least one regulator (16, 18), and using data analysis (40) to provide a model based on the data whereby the model will provide prediction of fluid level at the predetermined location based on timed measurements of fluid levels upstream (24, 28) of at least one regulator (16, 18) and the opening position (30, 32) of at least one regulator (16, 18).

    Abstract translation: 本发明公开了一种在具有至少一个调节器(16,18)的流体流动网络(10)中的预定位置处预测流体水平的方法,以控制沿着流体流动网络(10)的流体流动。 该方法包括以下步骤:基于至少一个调节器(16,18)的上游(24,28)的流体水位的定时测量,至少一个调节器(16,18)的流体水平下游(26,29)的收集数据, 和至少一个调节器(16,18)的打开位置(30,32),并且使用数据分析(40)来提供基于数据的模型,由此模型将基于该模型提供预定位置处的液位预测 定时测量至少一个调节器(16,18)的上游(24,28)和至少一个调节器(16,18)的打开位置(30,32)的流体水平。

    SUPERVISORY CONTROL OF AUTOMATED IRRIGATION CHANNELS
    9.
    发明申请
    SUPERVISORY CONTROL OF AUTOMATED IRRIGATION CHANNELS 审中-公开
    自动灌溉通道的监督控制

    公开(公告)号:WO2013149304A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-10-10

    申请号:PCT/AU2013/000355

    申请日:2013-04-05

    CPC classification number: G05D7/0617 E03B1/02 G05B13/048

    Abstract: The invention provides a method of delivery of fluid to at least one customer (114) through a computer controlled fluid network (100). The fluid network (100) has a plurality of regulators to control the flow of fluid along the fluid network (100) to deliver a predetermined amount of fluid to at least one customer (114). The network (100) includes a first control system (102) for opening and closing the regulators under computer control. The first control system (102) collects data based on timed measurements of fluid levels upstream and downstream of respective regulators and the opening positions of respective regulators, using data analysis to provide respective models for prediction of respective fluid levels between regulators. A second control system (104) that is a supervisory layer interacting with the first control system (102) to provide adjustments to the controlling of the regulators by the first control system (102) based on constraint and future flow load. A third control system interacting with the first (102) and second (104) control systems. The third control system (106) processing fluid delivery requests the at least one customer (114) to provide a flow load delivery schedule (118) based on the hydraulic capacity of the fluid network.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种通过计算机控制的流体网络(100)向至少一个顾客(114)递送流体的方法。 流体网络(100)具有多个调节器以控制沿着流体网络(100)的流体流动,以将预定量的流体输送到至少一个顾客(114)。 网络(100)包括用于在计算机控制下打开和关闭调节器的第一控制系统(102)。 第一控制系统(102)使用数据分析来基于相应调节器的上游和下游的流体水平的时间测量和各个调节器的打开位置来收集数据,以提供用于预测调节器之间的相应流体水平的相应模型。 第二控制系统(104),其是与第一控制系统(102)相互作用的监控层,以基于约束和未来流量负载来提供由第一控制系统(102)控制调节器的调节。 与第一(102)和第二(104)控制系统相互作用的第三控制系统。 基于流体网络的液压能力,处理流体输送的第三控制系统(106)请求至少一个顾客(114)提供流量负载递送计划(118)。

    ACTUATION AND VALVE MECHANISM
    10.
    发明申请
    ACTUATION AND VALVE MECHANISM 审中-公开
    执行和阀门机制

    公开(公告)号:WO2012129609A1

    公开(公告)日:2012-10-04

    申请号:PCT/AU2012/000328

    申请日:2012-03-30

    Abstract: The invention provides a cable drive device (10) including a linear drive member (12), and a cable drum (14) attached to a support bracket (30, 32) adapted to be affixed to a surface. The cable drum (14) has an axle (26) supported by the support bracket (30, 32) to allow rotation of the cable drum (14). The cable drum (14) has a cable (42) affixed at either end of said linear drive member (12) and tautly wrapped around the cable drum (14). The cable drum (14) is located between the ends of the linear drive member (12) to, in use, allow the linear drive member (12) to e guided through the bracket (30, 32) to move the linear drive member (12) longitudinally when the axle (26) is rotated.

    Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种电缆驱动装置(10),其包括线性驱动构件(12)和连接到适于固定在表面上的支撑托架(30,32)的电缆滚筒(14)。 电缆滚筒(14)具有由支撑托架(30,32)支撑的轴(26),以允许电缆滚筒(14)旋转。 电缆卷筒(14)具有固定在所述直线驱动部件(12)两端的电缆(42)并被拉紧缠绕在电缆卷筒(14)上。 电缆滚筒(14)位于线性驱动部件(12)的端部之间,在使用中允许线性驱动部件(12)被引导通过支架(30,32)以使直线驱动部件 12)当轴(26)旋转时纵向延伸。

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