A planar vibratory member (300, 400) is provided, being operable for use in a vibrating densitometer (500). The planar vibratory member (300, 400) comprises a body (302) and a vibratable portion (304) emanating from the body (302), wherein the vibratable portion (304) comprises a plurality of vibratable projections, and wherein the plurality of vibratable projections are cantilevered. The vibratable portion is operable to be vibrated by a driver (504).
G01N 9/00 - Investigating density or specific gravity of materialsAnalysing materials by determining density or specific gravity
G01N 11/16 - Investigating flow properties of materials, e.g. viscosity or plasticityAnalysing materials by determining flow properties by moving a body within the material by measuring damping effect upon oscillatory body
According to an embodiment, a flowmeter (5) has an upper flow conduit (103 A) and a lower flow conduit (103B). First and second modified manifolds (301, 301') are in fluidic communication with each of the upper and lower flow conduits (103A, 103B), wherein each of the first and second modified manifolds (301, 301') comprise a body (302). A process coupler (314) is coupled to the body (302) comprising a coupler channel (332) further comprising a low tangent (331). A horizontal plane passing through the low tangent (331) is perpendicular to a vertical plane which passes through the midpoint of each of the upper flow conduit (103A) and the lower flow conduit (103B), wherein the flowmeter (5) is oriented in a tabletop position when the vertical plane is normal to the earth's surface.
A method of determining a viscosity of a fluid is provided. The method comprises receiving one or more sensor signals from a sensor assembly containing a fluid to determine a fluid property of the fluid, determining, based on the one or more sensor signals, an energy dissipation value of the sensor assembly containing the fluid, and determining a viscosity value of the fluid based on the energy dissipation value.
G01N 11/04 - Investigating flow properties of materials, e.g. viscosity or plasticityAnalysing materials by determining flow properties by measuring flow of the material through a restricted passage, e.g. tube, aperture
G01N 11/00 - Investigating flow properties of materials, e.g. viscosity or plasticityAnalysing materials by determining flow properties
4.
ELECTRICAL JUNCTION HAVING AN IMPROVED FEEDTHROUGH ELEMENT
The present invention relates to a feedthrough (200) adapted for use within a passage (300). The feedthrough (300) has a body (202) having a first interface region (204) and a second interface region (206). The first interface region (204) comprises a platform region (214). At least one electrical conductor (212) extends through the body (202) and out of the body (202) to both the first interface region (204) and the second interface region (206). A printed circuit board (216) is attached to the platform region (214). At least one pin hole (234) defined by the printed circuit board (216) is configured to accept the at least one electrical conductor (212).
A method and apparatus for operating a flowmeter (5) is provided. A process fluid is placed in the flowmeter (5). A temperature of the fluid is measured. A density of the fluid is measured. A velocity of sound (VoS) of the fluid is calculated. A mass flow rate error is calculated, and a corrected mass flow rate of the fluid is calculated.
G01F 1/84 - Coriolis or gyroscopic mass flowmeters
G01N 9/00 - Investigating density or specific gravity of materialsAnalysing materials by determining density or specific gravity
G01N 11/16 - Investigating flow properties of materials, e.g. viscosity or plasticityAnalysing materials by determining flow properties by moving a body within the material by measuring damping effect upon oscillatory body
6.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LIVE DETERMINATION OF FLUID ENERGY CONTENT
A method for determining an inferential relationship between an inferred energy content and at least one measured quantity is disclosed. The inferential relationship yields an inferred energy content. The method uses a computer (200) having a processor (210) configured to execute commands based on data stored in a memory (220), the processor (210) implementing steps of an inference module (204) stored in the memory (220), the method comprising a step of determining, by the inference module (204) the inferential relationship by analyzing a relationship between known measurements of at least one measured energy content of at least one fluid and at least one corresponding measured value of a same type as the at least one measured quantity wherein the inferential relationship has a density term (B), wherein one of the at least one measured quantity is a measured density (ρ) and the density term (B) has an inverse density (1/ρ), the density term (B) representing an inverse relationship between density (p) and the inferred energy content, and wherein the measured density (ρ) is not a density of air (ρair).
A method for eliminating false totalization in a flowmeter involves flowing a process fluid through flow tubes and vibrating the flow tubes with a driver positioned between a first and second pickoff sensor. The first pickoff sensor is closer to the inlet and the second pickoff sensor is closer to the outlet of the flow tubes. The method includes measuring the mass flow rate of the process fluid, totalizing the process fluid flow, and measuring voltages from the first and second pickoff sensors. A difference in amplitude of vibration greater than a predetermined threshold is detected between the inlet and outlet, indicated by the measured amplitude difference between the first and second pickoff sensor voltages. This difference signifies asymmetric damping due to uneven distribution of bubbles or solid particles. Consequently, the measured mass flow rate is set to zero, halting totalization and preventing false flow readings in a no-flow condition.
An embodiment of a barrier member (102) for use in forming an assembly (100, 200) with an interference fit standard barrier (199) is disclosed. The barrier member (102) comprises a first face (120), a second face (122), a peripheral edge (124) between the first face (120) and the second face (122), the peripheral edge (124) being at least partially angled by an angle (128) relative to a barrier reference line (130) that is perpendicular to both of at least part of the first face (120) and at least part of the second face (122), the angle (128) declining from the first face (120) to the second face (122). The barrier member (102) may further have an interior channel (126) extending through a member depth (123) of the barrier member (102), the member depth (123) being between the first face (120) and the second face (122), the interior channel (126) having a longer length than width in a surface of the first face (120) and a surface of the second face (122), wherein the barrier member (102) is at least partially composed of a polymer.
A vibrating meter (100) is provided being operable to determine at least one of a viscosity and a density of a fluid therein. The vibrating meter (100) comprises a driver (112), a vibrating element (104) vibratable by the driver (112), and operable to be in contact with the fluid. A vibrating sensor (114) is configured to detect a vibrational response of the vibrating element (104). Meter electronics (118) is configured to send an excitation signal to the driver (112) and to receive the vibrational response and is further configured to measure a first vibrational response point and a second vibrational response point of the vibrational response. The second vibrational response point is one of interpolated and extrapolated from other measured response points. The meter electronics (118) is further configured to calculate a Q of the vibrating element (104) using the first vibrational response point and the second vibrational response point.
G01N 11/16 - Investigating flow properties of materials, e.g. viscosity or plasticityAnalysing materials by determining flow properties by moving a body within the material by measuring damping effect upon oscillatory body
G01N 9/00 - Investigating density or specific gravity of materialsAnalysing materials by determining density or specific gravity
A first terminal connector (300) comprises a component member (302) comprising a component member surface (322) with a first terminal post (306) oriented substantially perpendicular to the component member surface (322), and a cap member (304) comprising a cap member surface (324) and a first borehole (310) oriented substantially perpendicular from the cap member surface (324), the first borehole (310) including a bevel volume (328) configured to compress a plurality of windings from one or more wires (332, 334a, 334b) wound around the first terminal post (306) together between the component member surface (322) and the bevel volume (328) when the first terminal post (306) is inserted into the first borehole (310). A second terminal connector (500) comprises a component member (502) comprising a component member surface (522), and a cap member (504) comprising a cap member surface (524), wherein a first groove (550) is positioned on one of the component member surface (522) or the cap member surface (524), a first tongue (556) protruding from the other of the cap member surface (524) or the component member surface (522), and the first tongue (556) including a bevel volume (528) along a ridge of the first tongue (556) configured to compress one or more wires between the first groove (550) and the bevel volume (528) of the first tongue (556) when the first tongue (556) is inserted into the first groove (550).
H01F 5/04 - Arrangements of electric connections to coils, e.g. leads
G01F 1/84 - Coriolis or gyroscopic mass flowmeters
H01F 5/02 - Coils wound on non-magnetic supports, e.g. formers
H01F 41/076 - Forming taps or terminals while winding, e.g. by wrapping or soldering the wire onto pins, or by directly forming terminals from the wire
11.
WIRELESS SIGNAL-PERMEABLE METER ELECTRONICS ENCLOSURE
A housing 2 is provided, comprising a body 201 further comprising a metal. A cover 200 coupleable to the body 201is provided, and an antenna slot 202 is formed in the housing 2, wherein the antenna slot 202 is filled with a compound 210. A method of forming a housing is provided, comprising forming the housing from a metal and forming an antenna slot therein. The housing is etched, and a compound is inserted into the antenna slot. Meter electronics are housed inside the housing, and a wireless data signal transmitted through the compound to communicate with meter electronics.
A flowmeter is provided that includes a sensor assembly (10) and a meter electronics (20). The flowmeter further has one or more flow tubes (130, 130’) and a drive mechanism (180) coupled to the flow tubes (130, 130’) and oriented to induce a drive mode vibration therein. A pair of pickoff sensors (170L, 170R) is coupled to the flow tubes (130, 130’), and is configured to measure a vibrational response induced by the drive mechanism (180). At least one strain gage (200A, 200B) is coupled to the sensor assembly (10), and configured to detect a strain in the sensor assembly (10). The meter electronics (20) is connected to the drive mechanism (180) and the strain gage (200A, 200B) in series. The meter electronics (20) is configured to detect frequencies at which changes in strain are occurring.
A Coriolis flowmeter (5) is provided, the Coriolis flowmeter (5) comprising flow conduits (103A, 103B), having a driver (104), and pick-off sensors (105, 105′) connected thereto. A meter electronics (20) is configured to drive the driver (104) to oscillate the flow conduits (103A, 103B) in a first bending mode, and to receive signals from the pick-off sensors (105, 105′). The meter electronics (20) is configured to indicate a presence of an external magnetic field.
A transducer assembly 200 for a vibrating meter 5 having meter electronics 20 is provided according to an embodiment. The transducer assembly 200 comprises a coil portion 204A comprising a coil bobbin 220 and a coil 222 wound around the coil bobbin 220. A magnet portion 204B comprises a magnet. The coil portion 204A and the magnet portion 204B are constrained in both the x and y axis of travel, such that the coil portion 204A is prevented from colliding with the magnet portion 204B.
A transducer assembly (300) for a vibrating meter having meter electronics (20) is provided. The transducer assembly (300) comprises a keeper portion (401) comprising a keeper plate (402). A magnet portion (301) comprises a coil bobbin (305) and a coil (309) wound around the coil bobbin (305). A magnet (313) is coupled to the coil bobbin (305). The keeper plate (402) is prevented from contacting the coil bobbin (305).
A meter electronics (20) for a flowmeter (5) and related method is provided. The flowmeter (5) comprises at least one flow tube (130, 130'), at least one pickoff sensor (170L, 170R) and at least one driver (180L, 180R) attached thereto. The meter electronics (20) communicates with at least one pickoff sensor (170L, 170R) and at least one driver (180L, 180R), and sends a signal to the driver (180L, 180R) to vibrate at least one flow tube (130, 130') in a drive mode vibration, and receive a sensor signal based on a vibrational response to the vibration from at least one pickoff sensor (170L, 170R). The meter electronics (20) measures a density of the process fluid in at least one flow tube (130, 130'), determines if the density of the process fluid is below a predetermined density threshold, activates a gas optimization routine (220) if below the threshold, and adjusts a configuration parameter (218).
A method for determining a process anomaly in a fluid flow system, the system having a meter with immersed elements immersed in a fluid of a fluid flow is disclosed. The method includes determining, using a data processing circuit (132), a measured density of the fluid in the fluid flow system, determining, using the data processing circuit (132), whether the fluid flow system is experiencing a density anomaly based on a relationship between the measured density and an expected density of the fluid in the fluid flow system, determining, using the data processing circuit (132), a measured phase difference of vibrations of the immersed elements of the meter, determining, using the data processing circuit (132), whether the fluid flow system is experiencing a phase anomaly based on a relationship between the measured phase difference and a target phase difference of the vibrations of the immersed elements in the fluid flow, and identifying an anomaly of the fluid flow system based on the determination of whether there is a density anomaly and the determination of whether there is a phase anomaly.
A Coriolis flowmeter (5) is provided, the Coriolis flowmeter (5) comprising flow conduits (103A, 103B), having a driver (104), and pick-off sensors (105, 105′) connected thereto. A meter electronics (20) is configured to drive the driver (104) to oscillate the flow conduits (103A, 103B), and to receive signals from the pick-off sensors (105, 105′). The meter electronics (20) is configured to capture voltages for both the pick-off sensors (105, 105′) and determine a PORATIO and determine whether the PORATIO falls within a predetermined POLIMIT. The presence of an external magnetic field is indicated if the PORATIO falls outside the predetermined POLIMIT.
A method of determining a process related parameter value from two or more vibration modes is provided. The method comprises vibrating, with a drive signal, a sensor assembly in a first vibration mode, vibrating, with the drive signal, the sensor assembly in a second vibration mode, and estimating a process related parameter value based on the first vibration mode and the second vibration mode.
G01F 1/84 - Coriolis or gyroscopic mass flowmeters
G01F 25/10 - Testing or calibration of apparatus for measuring volume, volume flow or liquid level or for metering by volume of flowmeters
G01N 9/00 - Investigating density or specific gravity of materialsAnalysing materials by determining density or specific gravity
G01N 11/16 - Investigating flow properties of materials, e.g. viscosity or plasticityAnalysing materials by determining flow properties by moving a body within the material by measuring damping effect upon oscillatory body
21.
COMPENSATING FOR A MULTIPHASE FLUID FLOW BASED ON TWO OR MORE VIBRATION MODES
A method for compensating for a multiphase fluid flow based on two or more vibration modes is provided. The method comprises vibrating, with a drive signal, a sensor assembly in a first vibration mode, vibrating, with the drive signal, the sensor assembly in a second vibration mode, and detecting a phase of a fluid based on the first and second vibration mode.
A method of operating a vibratory meter in two or more vibration modes is provided. The method comprises vibrating, with a drive signal, a sensor assembly in a first vibration mode and vibrating, with the drive signal, the sensor assembly in a second vibration mode, wherein nodes of the first vibration mode and nodes of the second vibration modes are symmetrically located on a conduit of the sensor assembly.
A Coriolis flowmeter (5) is provided having a sensor assembly (10) in communication with meter electronics (20). The sensor assembly (10) comprises a flowtube (103, 103'). A driver (104) is in communication with at least one flowtube (103, 103'), and receives a drive signal and oscillates the flowtube (103, 103') in a first bending mode. First and second pickoffs (105, 105') are in communication with the flowtube (103, 103'). The meter electronics (20) receives oscillatory signals generated from the first and second pickoffs (105, 105'). The driver (104) and the first and second pickoffs (105, 105') communicate with meter electronics (20) over a signal path (204). A module (200) temporarily exchanges communication paths between the first pickoff (105) and the driver (104), and the first pickoff (105) receives the drive signal and the driver (104) generates oscillatory signals sent to the meter electronics (20).
An embodiment of a fin sensor is disclosed. The embodiment of the fin sensor has a base, the base coupled to a first fin and a second fin, the fin sensor further having at least two transducers coupled to the fins, the first fin being coupled to the second fin by at least one fin coupler.
According to an embodiment, a method of manufacturing a coil is provided. The method comprises the steps of insulating a wire, winding the insulated wire into a coil, and penetrating the coil with an infiltration material. The infiltration material is thermally processed to form a penetrating coating that substantially comprises silica.
G01F 1/84 - Coriolis or gyroscopic mass flowmeters
G01F 15/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus of groups insofar as such details or appliances are not adapted to particular types of such apparatus
A method of manufacturing a coil is provided. The method comprises providing an ultrasonic bath and filling the ultrasonic bath with an infiltration material. A coil is provided and immersed in the ultrasonic bath. The coil is substantially fully penetrated with the infiltration material. The infiltration material is dried to form a penetrating coating that substantially comprises silica.
G01F 1/84 - Coriolis or gyroscopic mass flowmeters
G01F 15/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus of groups insofar as such details or appliances are not adapted to particular types of such apparatus
A uniquely identified industrial equipment (1300) of a controller-peripheral network (200) is provided. The uniquely identified industrial equipment (1300) includes electronics (1320) comprising a processor (1321) configured to communicate with a controller-peripheral network (200) and a memory (1322) communicatively coupled to the processor (1321). The memory (1322) is defined by the controller-peripheral network (200) and configured to store a unique identification obtained from a decentralized network (410) external to the controller-peripheral network (200).
H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
H04L 9/30 - Public key, i.e. encryption algorithm being computationally infeasible to invert and users' encryption keys not requiring secrecy
29.
TRANSDUCER COIL FOR A VIBRATING TYPE FLUID METER AND RELATED PRESSURE-MEDIATED METHOD OF MANUFACTURE
A method and apparatus for manufacturing a coil (322) is provided. An infiltration material (400) is provided. A coil (322) comprising a bobbin (320') that further comprises apertures (524) in a core (324) thereof is provided. The core (324) of the bobbin (320") is wound with coil windings (329). Under pressure, the infiltration material (400) flows through the apertures (514) in the core (324), and substantially fully penetrates the coil windings (329) with the (400) infiltration material. The infiltration material (400) is dried to form a penetrating coating.
G01F 1/84 - Coriolis or gyroscopic mass flowmeters
G01F 15/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus of groups insofar as such details or appliances are not adapted to particular types of such apparatus
A Coriolis flowmeter (5) is provided, the Coriolis flowmeter (5) comprising flow conduits (103A, 103B), having a driver (104), and pick-off sensors (105, 105′) connected thereto. A meter electronics (20) is configured to drive the driver (104) to oscillate the flow conduits (103 A, 103B), and to receive signals from the pick-off sensors (105, 105′). The meter electronics (20) is configured to capture voltages for both the pick-off sensors (105, 105′) and determine a PORATIO and determine whether the PORATIO falls within a predetermined POLIMIT. The presence of an external magnetic field is indicated if the PORATIO falls outside the predetermined POLIMIT.
A Coriolis flowmeter (5) is provided, the Coriolis flowmeter (5) comprising flow conduits (103A, 103B), having a driver (104), and pick-off sensors (105, 105′) connected thereto. A meter electronics (20) is configured to drive the driver (104) to oscillate the flow conduits (103 A, 103B), and to receive signals from the pick-off sensors (105, 105′). The meter electronics (20) is configured to capture voltages for both the pick-off sensors (105, 105′) and determine a PORATIO and determine whether the PORATIO falls within a predetermined POLIMIT. The presence of an external magnetic field is indicated if the PORATIO falls outside the predetermined POLIMIT, wherein the meter electronics (20) is configured to access a PO ratio to flowrate shift correlation and calculate a compensated flowrate that is corrected for errors induced by the external magnetic field using the PO ratio to flowrate shift correlation if the presence of an external magnetic is detected.
A sonic- or ultrasonic flowmeter (200) is disclosed, comprising a body (202) with a machined cylindrically hollow bore configured to be connected to a pipeline, allowing fluid flow through the bore. The body (202) includes a first connector (204) at a first end (206) and a second connector (208) at a second end (210). The flowmeter (200) features meter electronics (220) with an interface section (222) and an acquisition section (224). The meter electronics (220) interface with sensors (235) to determine the degree of fluid flow through the pipeline based on signals from the sensors (235). The acquisition module (234) of the acquisition section (224) communicates with the sensors (235) and is mounted in a recess formed in an external flat region of the body (202). An enclosure form (236) is directly and sealedly attached to the body (202), circumscribing the acquisition module (234). The interface electronics (232) of the interface section (222) are housed in an upper enclosure (226), which is coupled to the enclosure form (236).
G01F 1/66 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by measuring frequency, phase shift or propagation time of electromagnetic or other waves, e.g. using ultrasonic flowmeters
G01F 1/667 - Arrangements of transducers for ultrasonic flowmetersCircuits for operating ultrasonic flowmeters
A flowmeter is provided that includes a sensor assembly and meter electronics configured to detect a containment failure within a flowmeter case. One or more flow tubes and a drive mechanism are coupled to the one or more flow tubes and oriented to induce a drive mode therein. A pair of pickoff sensors is coupled to the flow tubes and configured to measure a vibrational response induced by the drive mechanism. At least one strain gage is inside the case, and configured to detect strain. The meter electronics is connected to the drive mechanism and the at least one strain gage, and are connected in series. The meter electronics is configured to measure a resistance of the strain gage, and compare the resistance to a baseline resistance. A primary containment failure is indicated if the resistance of the strain gage is different from the baseline resistance by a predetermined amount.
G01L 1/22 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations in ohmic resistance of solid materials or of electrically-conductive fluidsMeasuring force or stress, in general by making use of electrokinetic cells, i.e. liquid-containing cells wherein an electrical potential is produced or varied upon the application of stress using resistance strain gauges
A flowmeter is provided that includes a sensor assembly and meter electronics configured to detect a containment failure within a flowmeter case. One or more flow tubes and a drive mechanism are coupled to the one or more flow tubes and oriented to induce a drive mode therein. A pair of pickoff sensors is coupled to the flow tubes and configured to measure a vibrational response induced by the drive mechanism. At least one strain gage is inside the case, and configured to detect strain. The meter electronics is connected to the drive mechanism and the at least one strain gage, and are connected in series. The meter electronics is configured to measure a resistance of the strain gage, and compare the resistance to a baseline resistance. A primary containment failure is indicated if the resistance of the strain gage is different from the baseline resistance by a predetermined amount.
G01L 1/22 - Measuring force or stress, in general by measuring variations in ohmic resistance of solid materials or of electrically-conductive fluidsMeasuring force or stress, in general by making use of electrokinetic cells, i.e. liquid-containing cells wherein an electrical potential is produced or varied upon the application of stress using resistance strain gauges
A method of pressure compensation of a fluid flow parameter is provided. The method comprises receiving a measured pipeline pressure value of a fluid in a pipeline, and determining, based on the measured pipeline pressure value, a pressure for determining a pressure compensated fluid flow parameter value.
A method for adaptive curve fitting is provided. The method includes obtaining a relational data ordered sequence relating an inferred parameter to one or more measurable parameters, fitting a first function to the relational data ordered sequence over a first range of the relational data ordered sequence, determining a measured value of the one or more measurable parameters, using the first function to determine an estimated value of the inferred parameter based on the measured value of the one or more measurable parameters, selecting a second range of the relational data ordered sequence based on the estimated value of the inferred parameter, wherein the second range is shorter than the first range, and fitting a second function to the second range of the relational data ordered sequence over a second range of the relational data ordered sequence.
A method of two-source flow control for batch processing is provided. The method includes flowing a concentrate and a dilutant into a mixing tank, measuring a flow rate of the concentrate and continuously accumulating the measured flow rate of the concentrate, and measuring a flow rate of the dilutant and continuously accumulating the measured flow rate of the dilutant. The method also includes at least one of discontinuing the flow of the concentrate when the accumulated measured flow rate of the concentrate is equal to a desired total amount of concentrate, and discontinuing the flow of the dilutant when the accumulated measured flow rate of the dilutant is equal to a desired total amount of dilutant.
A method for estimating a time related to a steady state condition of a process is provided. The method comprises obtaining time domain parameter data of a continuing process converging to the steady state condition, fitting a function to the time domain parameter data, and determining an intersection time where the function intersects with an estimated steady state parameter value.
G05B 13/02 - Adaptive control systems, i.e. systems automatically adjusting themselves to have a performance which is optimum according to some preassigned criterion electric
G05B 17/02 - Systems involving the use of models or simulators of said systems electric
G05B 11/06 - Automatic controllers electric in which the output signal represents a continuous function of the deviation from the desired value, i.e. continuous controllers
A flowmeter is provided that includes a sensor assembly (10) and a meter electronics (20). The flowmeter further has one or more flow tubes (130, 130′) and a drive mechanism (180) coupled to the flow tubes (130, 130′) and oriented to induce a drive mode vibration therein. A pair of pickoff sensors (170L, 170R) is coupled to the flow tubes (130, 130′), and is configured to measure a vibrational response induced by the drive mechanism (180). At least one strain gage (200A, 200B) is coupled to the sensor assembly (10), and configured to detect a strain in the sensor assembly (10). The meter electronics (20) is connected to the drive mechanism (180) and the strain gage (200A, 200B) in series. The meter electronics (20) is configured to detect frequencies at which changes in strain are occurring.
A system and method for calculating an estimated power and energy consumption of a flowmeter (5) are provided. A flowmeter (5) having meter electronics (20) is configured to send a vibratory signal to a driver (104) and receive signals from the pickoffs (105, 105'), and calculate a first operating condition of the flowmeter, such as a mass flow rate of the fluid flowing through the flowmeter (5), Meter electronics (20) is in communication with an energy consumption unit (316) that receives a mass flow rate, receives a second operating condition, calculates an estimated pressure loss (Pa) through the flowmeter (5), calculates an estimated power loss (kW) of the flowmeter, and calculates an estimated energy consumption (kWh) of the flowmeter (5). A notification is provided on a display for at least one of the estimated power loss, the estimated energy consumption, the estimated operating cost, and a recommendation report.
A first terminal connector (300) comprises a component member (302) comprising a component member surface (322) with a first terminal post (306) oriented substantially perpendicular to the component member surface (322), and a cap member (304) comprising a cap member surface (324) and a first borehole (310) oriented substantially perpendicular from the cap member surface (324), the first borehole (310) including a bevel volume (328) configured to compress a plurality of windings from one or more wires (332, 334a, 334b) wound around the first terminal post (306) together between the component member surface (322) and the bevel volume (328) when the first terminal post (306) is inserted into the first borehole (310). A second terminal connector (500) comprises a component member (502) comprising a component member surface (522), and a cap member (504) comprising a cap member surface (524), wherein a first groove (550) is positioned on one of the component member surface (522) or the cap member surface (524), a first tongue (556) protruding from the other of the cap member surface (524) or the component member surface (522), and the first tongue (556) including a bevel volume (528) along a ridge of the first tongue (556) configured to compress one or more wires between the first groove (550) and the bevel volume (528) of the first tongue (556) when the first tongue (556) is inserted into the first groove (550).
H01F 5/04 - Arrangements of electric connections to coils, e.g. leads
G01F 1/84 - Coriolis or gyroscopic mass flowmeters
H01F 5/02 - Coils wound on non-magnetic supports, e.g. formers
H01F 41/076 - Forming taps or terminals while winding, e.g. by wrapping or soldering the wire onto pins, or by directly forming terminals from the wire
43.
ESTIMATING A HYDROGEN LOADING INDUCED CHANGE IN A VIBRATORY METER
A method for estimating a hydrogen loading induced change in a vibratory meter is provided. The method comprises determining a pressure and a temperature of hydrogen exposed to a vibratory element of the vibratory meter. The method also comprises calculating, based on the pressure and the temperature of the hydrogen, a concentration of the hydrogen in the vibratory element and adjusting a calibration coefficient of the vibratory meter based on the calculated concentration of the hydrogen in the vibratory element.
A method for time-synchronization in a fluid flow system is provided. The method includes obtaining time-synchronizing parameter values of a fluid flow associated with a first fluid flow device, the first fluid flow device being spaced apart from a second fluid flow device with a distance and determining, based on the time¬ synchronizing parameter values of the fluid flow associated with the first fluid flow device, a time-difference corresponding to the distance.
G01F 15/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus of groups insofar as such details or appliances are not adapted to particular types of such apparatus
G01F 1/84 - Coriolis or gyroscopic mass flowmeters
A timer-based fault protection circuit (100) is provided, which comprises a high voltage line (102) configured to electrically couple to a first terminal of an intrinsically safe load (ISL), a low voltage line (104) configured to electrically couple to a second terminal of the intrinsically safe load (ISL), a voltage limiter (110) and a delay/LIP enable circuit (120) electrically coupled to the high voltage line (102) and the low voltage line (104) electrically parallel to the intrinsically safe load (ISL), and a switchable low impedance path (130) electrically coupled to the high voltage line (102) and the low voltage line (104) in a shunt configuration relative to the intrinsically safe load (ISL). The voltage limiter (110) is communicatively coupled to the delay/LIP enable circuit (120) and configured to provide a signal to the delay/LIP enable circuit (120) and the delay/LIP enable circuit (120) is communicatively coupled to the switchable low impedance path (130) and configured to provide a signal to the switchable low impedance path (130).
H02H 3/02 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection Details
H02H 9/04 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for limiting excess current or voltage without disconnection responsive to excess voltage
A transducer assembly 200 for a vibrating meter 5 having meter electronics 20 is provided according to an embodiment. The transducer assembly 200 comprises a coil portion 204A comprising a coil bobbin 220 and a coil 222 wound around the coil bobbin 220. A magnet portion 204B comprises a magnet. The coil portion 204A and the magnet portion 204B are constrained in both the x and y axis of travel, such that the coil portion 204A is prevented from colliding with the magnet portion 204B.
A meter electronics (20) for using parameters of sensor signals provided by a sensor assembly (10) verify the sensor assembly (10) is provided. The meter electronics (20) comprises an interface (301) communicatively coupled to the sensor assembly (10), the interface (301) being configured to receive two sensor signals (100) and a processing system (302) communicatively coupled to the interface (301). The processing system (302) is configured to calculate a sensor signal parameter relationship value between the two sensor signals (100) and compare the calculated sensor signal parameter relationship value between the two sensor signals (100) with a baseline sensor signal parameter relationship value between the two sensor signals (100).
A manifold inset (415i, 1015i, 1115i) is provided. The manifold inset (415i, 1015i, 1115i) including a manifold inset interface (415ic, 1015ic, 1115ic) configured to interface with a manifold body (415b) and a fluid flow surface (415ip, 1015ip, 1115ip) extending to the manifold inset interface (415ic, 1015ic, 1115ic).
A method of controlling a viscosity of fuel in a fuel control system with a vibratory meter is provided. The method includes providing the fuel to the vibratory meter, measuring a property of the fuel with the vibratory meter, and generating a signal based on the measured property of the fuel. The method also includes providing the signal to a temperature control unit configured to control the temperature of the fuel provided to the vibratory meter.
G01N 11/16 - Investigating flow properties of materials, e.g. viscosity or plasticityAnalysing materials by determining flow properties by moving a body within the material by measuring damping effect upon oscillatory body
F02D 33/00 - Non-electrical control of delivery of fuel or combustion-air, not otherwise provided for
F02D 41/00 - Electrical control of supply of combustible mixture or its constituents
F02D 41/06 - Introducing corrections for particular operating conditions for engine starting or warming up
F02M 37/00 - Apparatus or systems for feeding liquid fuel from storage containers to carburettors or fuel-injection apparatusArrangements for purifying liquid fuel specially adapted for, or arranged on, internal-combustion engines
G01F 1/84 - Coriolis or gyroscopic mass flowmeters
A method for totalizing a flow rate of a multi-phase/single-phase flow is provided. The method comprises detecting that a liquid flow is being measured and switching a totalizing of the multi-phase/single-phase flow from an estimated gas mass flow rate of a precedent multi-phase flow to an estimated gas mass flow rate of the liquid flow.
A meter electronics (20) for selecting a measurement correction method is provided. The meter electronics (20) comprises an interface (501) configured to communicatively couple to a sensor assembly (10) and receive sensor signals from the sensor assembly (10) and a processing system (502) communicatively coupled to the interface (501). The processing system (502) is configured to store two or more measurement correction methods, wherein the two or more measurement correction methods compensate for multiphase effects of a multiphase fluid in the sensor assembly, determine one or more process parameter values, and select one of the two or more measurement correction methods based on the one or more process parameter values.
G01F 15/02 - Compensating or correcting for variations in pressure, density, or temperature
G01F 1/74 - Devices for measuring flow of a fluid or flow of a fluent solid material in suspension in another fluid
G01F 1/80 - Direct mass flowmeters operating by measuring pressure, force, momentum, or frequency of a fluid flow to which a rotational movement has been imparted
G01F 1/84 - Coriolis or gyroscopic mass flowmeters
55.
CORIOLIS FLOWMETER EXTERNAL MAGNETIC FIELD QUANTIFICATION APPARATUS AND METHOD
A Coriolis flowmeter (5) is provided, the Coriolis flowmeter (5) comprising flow conduits (103A, 103B), having a driver (104), and pick-off sensors (105, 105′) connected thereto. A meter electronics (20) is configured to drive the driver (104) to oscillate the flow conduits (103A, 103B) in a first bending mode. and to receive signals from the pick-off sensors (105, 105′). The meter electronics (20) is configured to indicate a presence of an external magnetic field.
A coil bobbin (220cb, 1020cb) for coil infiltrating material into a coil (220cc) is provided. The coil bobbin (220cb, 1020cb) comprises a bobbin base (225cb, 1025cb), a bobbin lip (226cb, 1026cb), and a coil groove (224cb, 1024cb) extending between the bobbin base (225cb, 1025cb) and the bobbin lip (226cb, 1026cb). The coil groove (224cb, 1024cb) includes one or more bobbin openings (227 cb, 1027cb) configured to apply a pressure differential to the coil groove (224cb, 1024cb).
G01F 1/84 - Coriolis or gyroscopic mass flowmeters
G01F 15/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus of groups insofar as such details or appliances are not adapted to particular types of such apparatus
H01F 5/02 - Coils wound on non-magnetic supports, e.g. formers
A transducer assembly (108) for an ultrasonic flow meter (100) is provided. A transducer cable (126) has a connector (300) attached thereto. A capsule retainer (304) is coupleable to the connector (300). A retaining element (310) is engagable to the connector (300) and the capsule retainer (304) is configured to prevent the connector (300) from uncoupling from the capsule retainer (304), wherein the retaining element (310) at least partially circumscribes the connector (300).
G01F 1/66 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by measuring frequency, phase shift or propagation time of electromagnetic or other waves, e.g. using ultrasonic flowmeters
G01F 1/667 - Arrangements of transducers for ultrasonic flowmetersCircuits for operating ultrasonic flowmeters
G01F 15/18 - Supports or connecting means for meters
G10K 9/122 - Devices in which sound is produced by vibrating a diaphragm or analogous element, e.g. fog horns, vehicle hooters or buzzers electrically operated using piezoelectric driving means
H04R 1/28 - Transducer mountings or enclosures designed for specific frequency responseTransducer enclosures modified by provision of mechanical or acoustic impedances, e.g. resonator, damping means
58.
CONTROLLING A CONCENTRATION OF A COMPONENT IN A THREE-COMPONENT MIXTURE OBTAINED BY MIXING TWO FLUID SOURCES
A method (900) of controlling a concentration of a component of a three-component mixture obtained by mixing two fluid sources is provided. The method includes measuring (910) a fluid parameter of one of a first fluid comprising a first component and a third component of the three-component mixture, a second fluid comprising at least a second component of the three-component mixture, and the three-component mixture comprising the first component, the second component, and the third component. The method further includes determining (920) a concentration correlation parameter value based on the measured fluid parameter, measuring (930) a density of one of the first fluid, the second fluid, and the three-component mixture, and controlling (940) a concentration of one of the first component and the second component in the three-component mixture based on the measured density and concentration correlation parameter.
A housing (2) is provided, comprising a body (201) further comprising a metal. A cover (200) coupleable to the body (201) is provided, and an antenna slot (202) is formed in the housing (2), wherein the antenna slot (202) is filled with a compound (210). A method of forming a housing (2) is provided, comprising forming the housing (2) from a metal and forming an antenna slot (202) therein. The housing (2) is etched, and a compound (210) is inserted into the antenna slot (202). Meter electronics (20) are housed inside the housing (2), and a wireless data signal transmitted through the compound (210) to communicate with meter electronics (20).
A sensor assembly (10) for a vibrating meter (50) is provided. The sensor assembly (10) includes one or more conduits (103A, 103B). The sensor assembly (10) also includes one or more sensor components including one or more of a driver (104), a first pick-off sensor (105), and a second pick-off sensor (105') coupled to the one or more conduits (103A, 103B). A wire flexure (300) extends from the coil (107) and is electrically coupled to meter electronics (20). The wire flexure (300) is configured to comprise a length (L) that confers a resonant frequency to the wire flexure (300) that is higher than the highest drive frequency of the sensor assembly (10).
A bobbin (272c, 1072c, 1172c, 1372c) for a low stress coil wire winding is provided. The bobbin (272c, 1072c, 1172c, 1372c) comprises a coil groove (272c-03, 1072c-03, 1172c-03, 1372c-03) extending between a proximate end and a distal end of the bobbin (272c, 1072c, 1172c, 1372c) and a wire guide head (272c-05, 1072c-05, 1172c-05, 1372c-05) at the proximate end. The wire guide head (272c-05, 1072c-05, 1172c-05, 1372c-05) comprises one or more wire guide grooves (272c-09, 272c-12, 1072c-09, 1072c-12, 1172c-09, 1372c-09, 1372c-12) extending through the wire guide head (272c-05, 1072c-05, 1172c-05, 1372c-05) to the coil groove (272c-03, 1072c-03, 1172c-03, 1372c-03) and the one or more wire guide grooves (272c-09, 272c-12, 1072c- 09, 1072c-12, 1172c-09, 1372c-09, 1372c-12) are curvilinear.
A magnetic flow meter (20) for measuring flow of a process fluid in a pipe (22), the flow meter (20) includes a magnetic coil (26) disposed adjacent to the pipe (22) configured to apply a magnetic field to the process fluid. First and second electrodes (30, 32) disposed within the pipe (22) which are electrically coupled to the process fluid and configured to sense an electromotive force (EMF) induced in the process fluid due to the applied magnetic field and flow of the process fluid and responsively provide respective first and second electrode signals. Output circuitry (158) coupled to the first and second electrodes (30, 32) provides an output (160) related to the sensed EMF. Diagnostic circuitry (300) provides an electrode referenced diagnostic signal (316). A method is also provided.
A magnetic flow meter for measuring flow of a process fluid in a pipe, the flow meter includes a magnetic coil disposed adjacent to the pipe configured to apply a magnetic field to the process fluid. First and second electrodes disposed within the pipe which are electrically coupled to the process fluid and configured to sense an electromotive force (EMF) induced in the process fluid due to the applied magnetic field and flow of the process fluid and responsively provide respective first and second electrode signals. Output circuitry coupled to the first and second electrodes provides an output related to the sensed EMF. Diagnostic circuitry provides an electrode referenced diagnostic signal. A method is also provided.
G01F 1/58 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using electric or magnetic effects by electromagnetic flowmeters
68.
CORIOLIS FLOW METER NON-IDEAL FLUID MEASUREMENT AND RELATED METHODS
A method and apparatus for operating a flowmeter (5) is provided. A process fluid is placed in the flowmeter (5). A temperature of the fluid is measured. A density of the fluid is measured. A velocity of sound (VoS) of the fluid is calculated. A mass flow rate error is calculated, and a corrected mass flow rate of the fluid is calculated.
G01F 1/84 - Coriolis or gyroscopic mass flowmeters
G01N 9/00 - Investigating density or specific gravity of materialsAnalysing materials by determining density or specific gravity
G01N 11/16 - Investigating flow properties of materials, e.g. viscosity or plasticityAnalysing materials by determining flow properties by moving a body within the material by measuring damping effect upon oscillatory body
69.
DETECTING A MEASUREMENT BIAS OF A REFERENCE ZERO-FLOW VALUE
A vibratory meter (5) configured to detect a measurement bias of a reference zero-flow value is provided. The vibratory meter (5) comprises a sensor assembly (10) and a meter electronics (20) communicatively coupled to the sensor assembly (10). The meter electronics (20) is configured to measure a plurality of zero-flow values of the sensor assembly (10) and compare the plurality of zero-flow values to a reference zero-flow value to determine a bias indicator of the reference zero-flow value.
A meter electronics (20) for selecting a zero-verification criteria for performing a zero verification of a vibratory meter (5) is provided. The meter electronics (20) comprises an interface (401) communicatively coupled to a sensor assembly (10) containing a fluid and a processing system (402) communicatively coupled to the interface (401). The processing system (402) is configured to determine a property of a fluid and select, based on the property of the fluid, the zero-verification criteria value for the sensor assembly (10).
A meter electronics (20) for determining a zero-verification criteria for a zero-verification of a vibratory meter (5) is provided. The meter electronics (20) comprises an interface (401) communicatively coupled to a sensor assembly (10) containing a fluid and a processing system (402) communicatively coupled to the interface (401). The processing system (402) is configured to determine a property of the fluid and determine, based on the property of the fluid, a zero-verification criteria value for the sensor assembly (10).
A vortex flow meter (100) includes a flowtube (102) configured to receive a flow of process fluid. A shedder bar (118) is disposed within the flowtube (102) and is configured to generate vortices in the flow of process fluid. A vortex sensor (144) is disposed to sense vortices in the flow of process fluid generated by the shedder bar (118). Measurement electronics (202) are operably coupled to the vortex sensor (144) and are configured to detect an analog signal of the vortex sensor (144) and provide a digital indication relative to the analog signal of the vortex sensor (144). A processor (200) is configured to receive the digital indication and calculate velocity of the process fluid flow based on a frequency of the digital indication. The processor (200) is also configured to measure an amplitude of the digital indication and estimate density of the process fluid based on the measured amplitude. The processor (200) is further configured to determine a fluid type based on the measured amplitude and assign a unit of flow corresponding to the calculated velocity to a fluid totalizer corresponding to the detected fluid type.
G01F 1/32 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using mechanical effects by detection of dynamic effects of the flow using swirl flowmeters
G01F 1/325 - Means for detecting quantities used as proxy variables for swirl
G01F 15/063 - Indicating or recording devices for remote indication using electrical means
G01P 5/01 - Measuring speed of fluids, e.g. of air streamMeasuring speed of bodies relative to fluids, e.g. of ship, of aircraft by using swirlflowmeter
G01N 9/00 - Investigating density or specific gravity of materialsAnalysing materials by determining density or specific gravity
An interface (402, 502, 602, 1202) with improved accessibility is provided. The interface (402 502, 602, 1202) includes a housing (430, 530, 630, 1230) and a meter electronics (520, 620, 1220) disposed inside the housing (430, 530, 630, 1230). The meter electronics (420, 520, 620, 1220) is configured to affix to a connector (450, 550, 650, 1250) extending into the housing (430, 530, 630, 1230). Other aspects are also provided.
A vortex flow includes a flowtube configured to receive a flow of process fluid. A shedder bar is disposed within the flowtube and is configured to generate vortices in the flow of process fluid. A vortex sensor is disposed to sense vortices in the flow of process fluid generated by the shedder bar. Measurement electronics are operably coupled to the vortex sensor and are configured to detect an analog signal of the vortex sensor and provide a digital indication relative to the analog signal of the vortex sensor. A processor is configured to receive the digital indication and calculate velocity of the process fluid flow based on a frequency of the digital indication. The processor is also configured to measure an amplitude of the digital indication and estimate density of the process fluid based on the measured amplitude. The processor is further configured to determine a fluid type based on the measured amplitude and assign a unit of flow corresponding to the calculated velocity to a fluid totalizer corresponding to the detected fluid type.
G01F 1/32 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by using mechanical effects by detection of dynamic effects of the flow using swirl flowmeters
G01F 15/075 - Integration to give total flow, e.g. using mechanically-operated integrating mechanism using electrically-operated integrating means
G01N 9/32 - Investigating density or specific gravity of materialsAnalysing materials by determining density or specific gravity by using flow properties of fluids, e.g. flow through tubes or apertures
75.
DETERMINING AND USING A MASS FLOW RATE ERROR CORRECTION RELATIONSHIP IN A VIBRATORY TYPE FLOW METER
A method for determining a mass flow rate error correction relationship is provided. The method includes comparing each of the plurality of mass flow rate measurements of a substitute gas flow with a corresponding each of a plurality of reference mass flow rate measurements of the substitute gas flow. The method also includes determining, based on the comparisons, a plurality of mass flow rate measurement errors corresponding to a plurality of fluid velocity-related parameter values of the substitute gas flow.
According to an embodiment, a flowmeter (5) comprises flow conduits (103A, 103B) and transducers (104, 105, 105') connected to the flow conduits (103A and 103B), wherein the transducers (104, 105, 105') comprise a driver (104) and pick-off sensors (105, 105'). A meter electronics (20) is configured to drive the driver (104) to oscillate the flow conduits (103A, 103B) in a first bending mode, and to receive signals from the pick-off sensors (105, 105'). A magnetic shield (500A-F) is proximate at least one of the transducers (104, 105, 105'), wherein the magnetic shield (500A-F) is configured to attenuate a strength of an external magnet's (400) flux effect on the transducer's (104, 105, 105') magnetic field.
A method for improving flowmeter accuracy is provided. The flowmeter comprises at least one flow tube, at least one pickoff sensor attached to the flow tube, at least one driver attached to the flow tube, and meter electronics in communication with the at least one pickoff sensor and driver. The method comprises the steps of vibrating at least one flow tube in a drive mode vibration with the at least one driver and receiving a sensor signal based on a vibrational response to the drive mode vibration from the at least one pickoff sensor. An unremediated density is derived with the flowmeter. An unremediated mass flow is derived with the flowmeter. An extended drive gain is derived with the flowmeter. At least one flow variable is received. A density ratio is calculated. A plurality of wet gas coefficients is provided. A dry gas mass flow rate is calculated with the density ratio and at least one of the plurality of wet gas coefficients.
A method of determining a viscosity of a fluid is provided. The method comprises receiving one or more sensor signals from a sensor assembly containing a fluid to determine a fluid property of the fluid, determining, based on the one or more sensor signals, an energy dissipation value of the sensor assembly containing the fluid, and determining a viscosity value of the fluid based on the energy dissipation value.
G01N 9/00 - Investigating density or specific gravity of materialsAnalysing materials by determining density or specific gravity
G01F 1/84 - Coriolis or gyroscopic mass flowmeters
G01N 11/16 - Investigating flow properties of materials, e.g. viscosity or plasticityAnalysing materials by determining flow properties by moving a body within the material by measuring damping effect upon oscillatory body
G01N 11/00 - Investigating flow properties of materials, e.g. viscosity or plasticityAnalysing materials by determining flow properties
A sonic- or ultrasonic flowmeter (200), is provided that comprises a body (202) configured to be connected to a pipeline. A first connector (204) is located on a first end (206) of the body (202) and a second connector (208) is located on a second end (210) of the body (202). Meter electronics (220) is configured to interface with sensors (235) and to indicate the degree of fluid flow through the pipeline to which the flowmeter (200) is connected based on signals received from the sensors (235). The meter electronics (220) comprises an acquisition section (224) and an interface section (222). An acquisition module (234) of the acquisition section (224) is configured to communicate with the sensors (235). An attachment region (237) is defined by the body, with the acquisition section (224) being attached thereto. An enclosure form (236) is sealedly attached to the body (202) that circumscribes the acquisition module (234). Interface electronics (232) of the interface section (222) are housed in an upper enclosure (226), wherein the upper enclosure (226) is coupled to the enclosure form (236).
G01F 1/66 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by measuring frequency, phase shift or propagation time of electromagnetic or other waves, e.g. using ultrasonic flowmeters
G01F 1/667 - Arrangements of transducers for ultrasonic flowmetersCircuits for operating ultrasonic flowmeters
A sonic- or ultrasonic flowmeter (200), is provided that comprises a body (202) configured to be connected to a pipeline. A first connector (204) is located on a first end (206) of the body (202) and a second connector (208) is located on a second end (210) of the body (202). Meter electronics (220) is configured to interface with sensors (235) and to indicate the degree of fluid flow through the pipeline to which the flowmeter (200) is connected based on signals received from the sensors (235). The meter electronics (220) comprises an acquisition section (224) and an interface section (222). An acquisition module (234) of the acquisition section (224) is configured to communicate with the sensors (235). An attachment region (237) is defined by the body, with the acquisition section (224) being attached thereto. An enclosure form (236) is sealedly attached to the body (202) that circumscribes the acquisition module (234). Interface electronics (232) of the interface section (222) are housed in an upper enclosure (226), wherein the upper enclosure (226) is coupled to the enclosure form (236).
G01F 1/66 - Measuring the volume flow or mass flow of fluid or fluent solid material wherein the fluid passes through a meter in a continuous flow by measuring frequency, phase shift or propagation time of electromagnetic or other waves, e.g. using ultrasonic flowmeters
G01F 1/667 - Arrangements of transducers for ultrasonic flowmetersCircuits for operating ultrasonic flowmeters
81.
ELECTRICAL JUNCTION HAVING AN IMPROVED FEEDTHROUGH ELEMENT
The present invention relates to a feedthrough (200) adapted for use within a passage (300). The feedthrough (300) has a body (202) having a first interface region (204) and a second interface region (206). The first interface region (204) comprises a platform region (214). At least one electrical conductor (212) extends through the body (202) and out of the body (202) to both the first interface region (204) and the second interface region (206). A printed circuit board (216) is attached to the platform region (214). At least one pin hole (234) defined by the printed circuit board (216) is configured to accept the at least one electrical conductor (212).
A meter electronics (20) for using a Reynolds number to correct a mass flow rate measurement of a fluid is provided. The meter electronics (20) comprises an interface (401) configured to communicatively couple to a sensor assembly (10) containing the fluid and receive sensor signals from the sensor assembly (10) and a processing system (402) communicatively coupled to the interface (401). The processing system (402) is configured to store a Reynolds number-correction relationship, wherein the Reynolds number-correction relationship relates Reynolds number values with Reynolds number-based correction values, calculate a Reynolds number of the fluid using a measured mass flow rate value of the fluid, and determine a Reynolds number-based correction value using the Reynolds number and the Reynolds number-correction relationship.
A uniquely identified industrial equipment (1300) of a controller-peripheral network (200) is provided. The uniquely identified industrial equipment (1300) includes electronics (1320) comprising a processor (1321) configured to communicate with a controller-peripheral network (200) and a memory (1322) communicatively coupled to the processor (1321). The memory (1322) is defined by the controller-peripheral network (200) and configured to store a unique identification obtained from a decentralized network (410) external to the controller-peripheral network (200).
H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
H04L 9/00 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols
84.
CORIOLIS FLOWMETER WITH DETECTION OF AN EXTERNAL MAGNETIC FIELD
G01F 1/84 - Coriolis or gyroscopic mass flowmeters
G01F 15/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus of groups insofar as such details or appliances are not adapted to particular types of such apparatus
85.
CORIOLIS FLOWMETER WITH COMPENSATION FOR AN EXTERNAL MAGNETIC FIELD
A Coriolis flowmeter (5) is provided, the Coriolis flowmeter (5) comprising flow conduits (103A, 103B), having a driver (104), and pick-off sensors (105, 105') connected thereto. A meter electronics (20) is configured to drive the driver (104) to oscillate the flow conduits (103 A, 103B), and to receive signals from the pick-off sensors (105, 105'). The meter electronics (20) is configured to capture voltages for both the pick-off sensors (105, 105') and determine a PORATIO and determine whether the PORATIO falls within a predetermined POLIMIT. The presence of an external magnetic field is indicated if the PORATIO falls outside the predetermined POLIMIT. wherein the meter electronics (20) is configured to access a PO ratio to flowrate shift correlation and calculate a compensated flowrate that is corrected for errors induced by the external magnetic field using the PO ratio to flowrate shift correlation if the presence of an external magnetic is detected.
G01F 1/84 - Coriolis or gyroscopic mass flowmeters
G01F 15/00 - Details of, or accessories for, apparatus of groups insofar as such details or appliances are not adapted to particular types of such apparatus
A vibratory meter (5, 200) is provided, having a driver (104, 202) and a vibratory member (103, 103′, 204) vibratable by the driver (104, 202). At least one pickoff sensor (105, 105′, 209) is configured to detect vibrations of the vibratory member (103, 103′, 204). Meter electronics (20) comprise an interface (301) configured to receive a vibrational response from the at least one pickoff sensor (105, 105′, 209), and a processing system (303) coupled to the interface (301). The processing system (303) is configured to measure a drive gain (306) of the driver (104, 202) and determine a solute added to the fluid is substantially fully dissolved based upon the drive gain (306).
A method (300), system (400), and electronics (20) for correcting a mass flow value in measured using a Coriolis flow meter (100) for temperature effects at a known fluid temperature temp below 0 C are provided. The method comprises receiving a known fluid density ρindic, receiving the fluid temperature temp, receiving a time period Tp, determining a Young's modulus temperature correction for density TFyD based on the known fluid density ρindic, the known fluid temperature temp, and the time period Tp, determining a Young's modulus temperature correction for mass flow TFyM based on a temperature correction constant k and Young's modulus temperature correction for density TFyD, and correcting the mass flow value {dot over (m)} using the Young's modulus temperature correction for mass flow TFyM.
A meter electronics (20) for using a stiffness measurement to compensate a fluid property measurement is provided. The meter electronics (20) comprises an interface (601) configured to communicatively couple to a sensor assembly (10) and receive sensor signals from the sensor assembly (10), and a processing system (602) communicatively coupled to the interface (601). The processing system (602) is configured to determine a fluid property value based on the sensor signals and correct the fluid property value with a fluid property correction value, the fluid property correction value being correlated with a current stiffness value of the sensor assembly.
A method of pressure compensation of a fluid flow parameter is provided. The method comprises receiving a measured pipeline pressure value of a fluid in a pipeline, and determining, based on the measured pipeline pressure value, a pressure for determining a pressure compensated fluid flow parameter value.
A flowmeter is provided that includes a sensor assembly and meter electronics configured to detect a containment failure within a flowmeter case. One or more flow tubes and a drive mechanism are coupled to the one or more flow tubes and oriented to induce a drive mode therein. A pair of pickoff sensors is coupled to the flow tubes and configured to measure a vibrational response induced by the drive mechanism. At least one strain gage is inside the case, and configured to detect strain. The meter electronics is connected to the drive mechanism and the at least one strain gage, and are connected in series. The meter electronics is configured to measure a resistance of the strain gage, and compare the resistance to a baseline resistance. A primary containment failure is indicated if the resistance of the strain gage is different from the baseline resistance by a predetermined amount.
A flowmeter is provided that includes a sensor assembly (10) and a meter electronics (20). The flowmeter further has one or more flow tubes (130, 130') and a drive mechanism (180) coupled to the flow tubes (130, 130') and oriented to induce a drive mode vibration therein. A pair of pickoff sensors (170L, 170R) is coupled to the flow tubes (130, 130'), and is configured to measure a vibrational response induced by the drive mechanism (180). At least one strain gage (200A, 200B) is coupled to the sensor assembly (10), and configured to detect a strain in the sensor assembly (10). The meter electronics (20) is connected to the drive mechanism (180) and the strain gage (200A, 200B) in series. The meter electronics (20) is configured to detect frequencies at which changes in strain are occurring.
A transducer assembly (300) for a vibrating meter having meter electronics (20) is provided. The transducer assembly (300) comprises a keeper portion (401) comprising a keeper plate (402). A magnet portion (301) comprises a coil bobbin (305) and a coil (309) wound around the coil bobbin (305). A magnet (313) is coupled to the coil bobbin (305). The keeper plate (402) is prevented from contacting the coil bobbin (305).
A method for estimating a hydrogen loading induced change in a vibratory meter is provided. The method comprises determining a pressure and a temperature of hydrogen exposed to a vibratory element of the vibratory meter. The method also comprises calculating, based on the pressure and the temperature of the hydrogen, a concentration of the hydrogen in the vibratory element and adjusting a calibration coefficient of the vibratory meter based on the calculated concentration of the hydrogen in the vibratory element.
A first terminal connector (300) comprises a component member (302) comprising a component member surface (322) with a first terminal post (306) oriented substantially perpendicular to the component member surface (322), and a cap member (304) comprising a cap member surface (324) and a first borehole (310) oriented substantially perpendicular from the cap member surface (324), the first borehole (310) including a bevel volume (328) configured to compress a plurality of windings from one or more wires (332, 334a, 334b) wound around the first terminal post (306) together between the component member surface (322) and the bevel volume (328) when the first terminal post (306) is inserted into the first borehole (310). A second terminal connector (500) comprises a component member (502) comprising a component member surface (522), and a cap member (504) comprising a cap member surface (524), wherein a first groove (550) is positioned on one of the component member surface (522) or the cap member surface (524), a first tongue (556) protruding from the other of the cap member surface (524) or the component member surface (522), and the first tongue (556) including a bevel volume (528) along a ridge of the first tongue (556) configured to compress one or more wires between the first groove (550) and the bevel volume (528) of the first tongue (556) when the first tongue (556) is inserted into the first groove (550).
A meter electronics (20) for detecting and identifying a change in a vibratory meter (5) is provided. The meter electronics (20) includes a processing system (202) including a storage system (204) configured to store a central tendency value of a meter verification parameter and dispersion value of the meter verification parameter. The processing system (202) is configured to obtain the central tendency value and the dispersion value from the storage system (204) and determine a probability based on the central tendency value and the dispersion value to detect if the central tendency value is different than a baseline value.
A vibrating meter (100) is provided being operable to determine at least one of a viscosity and a density of a fluid therein. The vibrating meter (100) comprises a driver (112), a vibrating element (104) vibratable by the driver (112), and operable to be in contact with the fluid. A vibrating sensor (114) is configured to detect a vibrational response of the vibrating element (104). Meter electronics (118) is configured to send an excitation signal to the driver (112) and to receive the vibrational response and is further configured to measure a first vibrational response point and a second vibrational response point of the vibrational response. The second vibrational response point is one of interpolated and extrapolated from other measured response points. The meter electronics (118) is further configured to calculate a Q of the vibrating element (104) using the first vibrational response point and the second vibrational response point.
G01N 11/16 - Investigating flow properties of materials, e.g. viscosity or plasticityAnalysing materials by determining flow properties by moving a body within the material by measuring damping effect upon oscillatory body
G01N 9/00 - Investigating density or specific gravity of materialsAnalysing materials by determining density or specific gravity
A timer-based fault protection circuit (100) is provided, which comprises a high voltage line (102) configured to electrically couple to a first terminal of an intrinsically safe load (ISL), a low voltage line (104) configured to electrically couple to a second terminal of the intrinsically safe load (ISL), a voltage limiter (110) and a delay/ LIP enable circuit (120) electrically coupled to the high voltage line (102) and the low voltage line (104) electrically parallel to the intrinsically safe load (ISL), and a switchable low impedance path (130) electrically coupled to the high voltage line (102) and the low voltage line (104) in a shunt configuration relative to the intrinsically safe load (ISL). The voltage limiter (110) is communicatively coupled to the delay/LIP enable circuit (120) and configured to provide a signal to the delay/LIP enable circuit (120) and the delay/LIP enable circuit (120) is communicatively coupled to the switchable low impedance path (130) and configured to provide a signal to the switchable low impedance path (130).
A method for totalizing a flow rate of a multi-phase/single-phase flow is provided. The method comprises detecting that a liquid flow is being measured and switching a totalizing of the multi-phase/single-phase flow from an estimated gas mass flow rate of a precedent multi-phase flow to an estimated gas mass flow rate of the liquid flow.
A meter electronics (20) for using parameters of sensor signals provided by a sensor assembly (10) verify the sensor assembly (10) is provided. The meter electronics (20) comprises an interface (301) communicatively coupled to the sensor assembly (10), the interface (301) being configured to receive two sensor signals (100) and a processing system (302) communicatively coupled to the interface (301). The processing system (302) is configured to calculate a sensor signal parameter relationship value between the two sensor signals (100) and compare the calculated sensor signal parameter relationship value between the two sensor signals (100) with a baseline sensor signal parameter relationship value between the two sensor signals (100).
A transducer assembly 200 for a vibrating meter 5 having meter electronics 20 is provided according to an embodiment. The transducer assembly 200 comprises a coil portion 204A comprising a coil bobbin 220 and a coil 222 wound around the coil bobbin 220. A magnet portion 204B comprises a magnet. The coil portion 204A and the magnet portion 204B are constrained in both the x and y axis of travel, such that the coil portion 204A is prevented from colliding with the magnet portion 204B.
