Abstract: A liquid suction pump comprising: a drive pipe to receive a liquid drive flow for the pump; a liquid conduit with first and second liquid delivery arms to provide pumped liquid, and a connecting valve arrangement between the arms. First and second pump inlets to the arms have respective first and second one-way inlet valves. The valve arrangement has a valve inlet coupled to the drive pipe and valve outlets coupled to the arms to alternately close off a liquid connection between the valve inlet and respective arms. A compliant element is coupled to the drive pipe. The drive flow oscillates in pressure/flow rate due to alternate switching of the valves. A compliance of the compliant element is such that a geometry of the suction pump in combination with the compliance defines a resonant condition, and the oscillation is at a resonant frequency of the pump.

Abstract: A turbocharger, has a turbine for expanding a first medium and a compressor for compressing a second medium. The turbine includes a turbine housing and a turbine rotor. The compressor includes a compressor housing and a compressor rotor coupled to the turbine rotor via a shaft. A bearing housing is arranged between the compressor and turbine housings in which the shaft is mounted. The turbine and bearing housings are connected via a fastening device mounted on a flange of the turbine housing with a first section and a second section that covers a flange of the bearing housing at least in sections. The fastening device is contoured curved on a surface of the second section facing the flange of the bearing housing.

Abstract: In order to enable a continuous adjustment of the variable clearance space (1) of a reciprocating compressor (15), a threaded spindle drive with a threaded spindle nut (10) and a threaded spindle (9) is provided as an adjusting device (7), wherein the threaded spindle nut (10) is embodied as a plastic nut (20) with internal thread (24), the plastic nut (20) is arranged with an external thread (23) on an internal thread (22) of a nut carrier (21) of the threaded spindle nut (10), and the thread height (y) of the internal thread (22) of the nut carrier (21) and the thread height (x) of the external thread (25) of the threaded spindle (9) is respectively embodied with 50 to 80% of the radial thickness (d) of the plastic nut (20) and the plastic thickness is at least 15% of the thread pitch (z1) of the internal thread (24) at least in the region of the thread flanks (26) of the internal thread (24) of the plastic nut (20).

Abstract: A pump which brings about a flow of regenerating brine in a chamber containing substances with water-softening properties of a decalcifying device of a dishwashing machine. The pump includes a body (10) in which a brine inflow conduit (16) provided with a one-way valve (18) and a brine outflow conduit (12) provided with a one-way valve (14) are defined; a solenoid (20) arranged within the body (10); and a core controlled by the solenoid (20). The outflow conduit (12) has an initial portion (34) coaxial with the axis (24) of the solenoid so that, when the pump is not active, the mouth of the initial portion (34) is closed by the center portion of the membrane (44) which ensures the water-tightness in both directions between the inflow and outflow conduits (16, 12).

Abstract: A sensor case of pressure sensor device includes a sensor housing portion, a first terminal housing portion that extends from the sensor housing portion in a first direction, and a second terminal housing portion that extends from the sensor housing portion in a second direction. The first terminal housing portion includes a first upper-side opening that opens upward, and a first lower-side opening that opens downward. The second terminal housing portion includes a second upper-side opening that opens upward, and a second lower-side opening that opens downward. A first terminal includes a first exposed portion including an upper surface exposed to outside of the first terminal housing portion through the first upper-side opening and a lower surface exposed to outside of the first terminal housing portion through the first lower-side opening.

Abstract: A pressure sensor device includes a pressure sensor, a sensor case, first and second terminals protruding from the pressure sensor in a first direction, a third terminal protruding from the pressure sensor in a second direction, a fourth terminal protruding from the pressure sensor in the second direction, a first capacitor on one side of the pressure sensor, a second capacitor on the other side of the pressure sensor, a first lead line extending out of the sensor case from the first terminal, a second lead line extending out of the sensor case from the second terminal, and a third lead line extending out of the sensor case from a side edge between the first terminal and the second terminal.

Abstract: An array of flow units for controlling a flow of a fluid is disclosed. The flow units are arranged to have a lateral extension in a common lateral plane. A downstream side of a first flow unit is in fluid communication with an upstream side of a second flow unit to allow a flow of fluid to pass through the flow units. The flow units comprise first and second electrodes which are connectable to a voltage source. At least a portion of the first electrode has a maximum height in a direction parallel to the direction of the flow and a maximum gauge in a direction orthogonal to the direction of the flow, wherein the maximum height is larger than the maximum gauge to improve the pumping efficiency of the device. A method for controlling a fluid flow using the array is also disclosed.

Abstract: A monitoring system may include a position sensor, strain gauges, and a computing device for monitoring valves in a wellbore pressure pump having multiple chambers to determine cavitation in the fluid end of the wellbore pressure pump using strain measurements for each chamber. The strain gauges may determine strain in each chamber of the pressure pump. The position sensor may determine the position of a crankshaft mechanically coupled to a plunger in each chamber. The computing device may receive signals generated by the strain gauges and the position sensor related to the strain in each chamber and the position of the crankshaft, respectively, and may process the signals to determine delays in the actuation of the valves for identifying cavitation and distinguishing cavitation conditions from alternative conditions in the fluid end.

Abstract: A technique facilitates operation of a pump, such as a submersible pump in an electric submersible pumping system. The pump has a sequential diffuser and impeller which are operationally engaged via a thrust device. In some embodiments, the diffuser and impeller also are operationally engaged via a front seal. A bypass channel is used to route a flow of fluid from a tip region of the impeller to an inlet region of the impeller without passing through the thrust device during operation of the pump.

Abstract: A leak mitigation system for a cooling system may include an isolation valve, a controller, and a computer-readable medium. The isolation valve may selectively isolate an expansion tank from a closed loop containing a coolant circulated by a primary pump having a pump inlet. The expansion tank may maintain the coolant at a predetermined pressure at the pump inlet in the closed loop. The controller may communicate with the primary pump and the isolation valve. The computer-readable storage medium may include instructions executable by the controller to: in response to a detection of a leak of the coolant from the closed loop, shut down the primary pump; and close the isolation valve to isolate the expansion tank from the closed loop.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a local ventilation equipment and a blower therein. The local ventilation equipment includes: a main body having an intake port in a bottom and an interior area therein; and a blower installed in the interior area of the main body to generate air flow that sucks outside air into the main body through the intake port. The blower comprises an impeller that rotates on a shaft extending laterally and has therein a space to which air sucked through a side is introduced; a scroll housing that accommodates the impeller and has a suction hole formed on a side via which outside air is introduced into the space; and a driving unit that is installed in a space between the main body and the scroll hosing to supply power to rotate the impeller.

Abstract: A transverse flux reciprocating motor and a reciprocating compressor having a transverse flux reciprocating motor are provided. The transverse flux reciprocating motor may include a stator wound with a magnet coil, a mover inserted into the stator and coupled with a magnet having opposite magnetic poles in an orthogonal direction with respect to a magnetic flux generated by the magnet coil, and a magnetic resonance spring that allows the mover to perform a resonance motion with respect to the stator using a force trying to move toward a side with low magnetic resistance between the stator and the mover, whereby the transverse flux reciprocating motor and the reciprocating compressor having a transverse flux reciprocating motor may be reduced in size and weight and obtain high efficiency.

Abstract: A supply system for supplying a turbomachine with fluid. The supply system includes at least one centrifugal pump and a fluid recirculation branch. The fluid recirculation branch includes an inlet situated downstream of the centrifugal pump and an outlet situated upstream of the centrifugal pump or fluidically connected with a node situated upstream of the centrifugal pump, in such a way that at least one portion of the fluid circulates in the centrifugal pump. The fluid recirculation branch includes a valve situated between the inlet and the outlet, the valve including a shutter configured to open/close as a function of the temperature of the fluid.

Abstract: Apparatus, including a pump system, features a controller having a signal processor or processing module configured to: receive signaling containing information about a relationship between frequencies of pump vibration resonances detected around critical pump speeds and a 3-dimensional pump vibration power spectrum in the frequency domain with respect to pump speed and pump temperature change differences; and determine corresponding signaling containing information to adjust the pump speed to avoid the pump vibration resonances around the critical pump speeds, based upon the signaling received. The signal processor or processing module is also configured to provide the corresponding signaling as control signaling to adjust the pump speed.

Abstract: A blade for a gas turbine engine includes an airfoil which includes pressure and suction side surfaces joined at leading and trailing edges to provide an exterior airfoil surface. The airfoil extends from a 0% span position to a 100% span position at a tip. A mean chamber line is provided at the tip and extends from the leading edge to the trailing edge. The mean chamber line has a leading edge tangent line at the leading edge at the tip and a trailing edge tangent line at the trailing edge at the tip. The leading edge tangent line and the trailing edge tangent line intersect to provide a total camber angle in a range of ?35° to 35°. The pressure side includes a tip shelf.

Abstract: A multi-stage ejector for generating a vacuum from a source of compressed air or fluid by passing the compressed air or fluid through a series of nozzles, accelerating and entraining the compressed air or fluid so as to form a jet flow in one or more stages and generate a vacuum across each stage. The multi-stage ejector may include a first drive stage; a second stage; and a converging-diverging nozzle provided in the series of nozzles between the first drive stage and the second stage. The multi-stage ejector, in use, may receive jet flow from the first drive stage, accelerate the jet flow to form a second stage air jet and direct the second stage air jet into an inlet of an outlet nozzle of the second stage. The converging-diverging nozzle may be formed in a molded nozzle piece mounted in the multi-stage ejector.

Abstract: A planetary drive system that aligns four fluid ends for a pump or four compressor cylinders in the same plane, allowing for four fluid ends/compressor cylinders to be driven by one rotation of the pump's motor. Additionally, the planetary drive system is stackable to allow, for example eight, twelve, or other multiples of fluid ends or compressor cylinders to be driven while minimizing any reduction in output pressure. The chemical injection pump also includes threaded vents on the fluid ends to capture chemicals primed through the valves to avoid spillage and waste during the priming process. The air compressor cylinders also include pistons with enhanced vacuum actuation under a flexible inlet (e.g. flapper inlet).

Abstract: Systems and methods (e.g., a method for controlling and/or operating a compressor) are provided that includes the steps of monitoring a crankcase pressure of a first compressor; analyzing the monitored crankcase pressure that includes calculating an average of the crankcase pressure over a time period and comparing the average of the crankcase pressure over the time period to a nominal crankcase average pressure; identifying a condition of the first compressor based on the analysis of the monitored crankcase pressure; and adjusting operation of a second compressor to compensate for the first compressor in response to identifying the condition of the first compressor based on the analysis of the monitored crankcase pressure. (The method may be carried out automatically or otherwise by a controller).

Abstract: A variable displacement pump includes: a pump constituting section; a movable member; a first control hydraulic chamber; a second control hydraulic chamber; a control mechanism arranged to be actuated by receiving a control hydraulic pressure which is the discharge pressure on a downstream side of the discharge portion, through a single control passage formed within the engine, and to control a supply and a discharge of the discharge pressure with respect to the second control hydraulic chamber; and a switching mechanism arranged to switch a connection and a disconnection between the control passage and the control mechanism.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a low noise, compact rotary compressor configured to damp noise and vibration generated from internal components. The compressor may include a stator holder coupled to the stator and the pump, providing physical separation between the stator and the casing. The compressor may also include a pump holder coupled to the pump and the casing, providing physical separation between the pump and the casing. Additional damping components may be placed at various coupling points within and around the stator holder and/or pump holder. The suction line connection may also be configured to reduce noise and vibration. Aspects of the present disclosure may be applicable for reducing the noise and vibration in a number of fluid displacement devices and BLDC motors.