Abstract: A standard-moisture generator includes a flow controller configured to control a flow of a gas, a dryer connected to the flow controller, configured to absorb water molecules in the gas and to generate a dry gas having a background moisture, a moisture cell connected to the dryer, configured to add an object moisture to the dry gas, and a delay member connected to the moisture cell, configured to pass the dry gas with a delay time depending on a concentration of the background moisture in the dry gas.

Abstract: In the system, two ultrasonic transducers, which form a pair and each have a piezoelectric ceramic plate-shaped element with a rectangular geometry, can be fastened to a surface of a component. The two ultrasonic transducers are arranged at a distance from one another such that there is no direct mechanical contact and they are arranged beside one another with a parallel orientation of their central longitudinal axes. The two elements have a different polarization along their width and are connected with the same polarity to an electrical voltage source. The two plate-shaped elements can also have an identical polarization along their width and can be connected in this case with opposite polarity to an electrical voltage source. At least one ultrasonic transducer and/or at least one further ultrasonic transducer is/are designed to detect ultrasonic waves reflected by defects and/or shear waves simultaneously emitted by the two ultrasonic transducers.

Abstract: The present invention provides large-amplitude vertical-torsional coupled free vibration testing device for bridges in natural winds, which comprises a rigid model, light-weight high-strength thin strings, linear extension springs, a rigid framework, spring protection tubes, a turntable, a rigid column, a motor, heavy blocks, and rigid thin circular rods. Based on the device, free vibration tests of a bridge deck rigid model can be carried out in natural wind with good conditions, and hence the large-scale wind tunnel device is no longer required. The scaling ratio of the rigid model is no longer limited by the wind tunnel size as in a traditional test, and the scaling ratio can be much larger. Compared with traditional wind tunnel test, the device is more suitable for large-amplitude vibration tests since it can reduce the geometrical nonlinearities of the extension springs and the blocking ratio.

Abstract: A system for monitoring rock damage in deep engineering environment includes an acoustic emission sensor assembly and an acoustic emission amplifier assembly. The assemblies are mounted on a rock mechanics test system. The acoustic emission sensor clamp includes a coupling screw, as well as a clamp cover, a clamp cylinder, and a coupling panel threadedly connected in sequence. The acoustic emission amplifier assembly includes an acoustic emission amplifier, an upright column having a guide rail, a lifting support plate, and a support plate lifting oil cylinder. Additionally, an evaluation method based on acoustic emission tempo-spatial evolution laws is presented. According to the properties of acoustic emission, fractal characteristics of damage evolution processes of rock test pieces are analyzed and the relationship between stress, energy and fractal dimension in the whole process of tensile deformation damage of the rock test pieces is obtained.

Abstract: An ultrasonic inspection device for inspection of a structure. The device includes a body with a first side and a second side that are on opposing sides of a gap. The gap is sized to receive the structure. A probe is attached to the first side and transmits ultrasonic signals at the structure. A reflector plate is attached to the second side and is fixed relative to the probe and reflects the signals that pass through the structure. The probe is configured to detect the signals that reflect off the structure and to detect the signals that pass through the structure and reflect off the reflector plate. The received signals provide for pulse echo and through transmission inspection of the structure.

Abstract: A partial pressure tool for real-time measurement and adjustment of pressure and viscosity and a measurement method thereof. The partial pressure tool includes an outer cylinder and adjustable annular throttling grooves, and the adjustable annular throttling grooves are split-type grooves vertically and successively installed on an inner wall of the outer cylinder at equal intervals. Four single throttling grooves are adjacent to each other and arranged concentrically on a circumferential surface. A viscometer is installed on a surface of an arc-shaped inner plate in a tail-end adjustable annular throttling groove. The viscometer is connected to an induction board through a transmission line. The arc-shaped inner plate in the tail-end adjustable annular throttling groove is provided with a pressure sensor and a torque sensor, and the pressure sensor and the torque sensor both are connected to the induction board. The induction board is connected to a DSP control module.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a testing device and method for simulating longitudinal-transverse-torsional coupled nonlinear vibration of a drill string in deep-water riser-free drilling. The testing device comprises a pool (1), a motor (2) and a hook load adjustment device (3), wherein a guide wheel (4) is provided on the top of the pool (1); a support seat A (5) and a support seat B (6) are fixed on the bottom surface of the pool (1); an organic glass tube (8) is fixed between the support seat A (5) and the support seat B (6); a casing (9) is respectively provided on the top surface of the support seat B (6) and the top surface of the trailer (7); the left end of the plastic tube (10) extends into the organic glass tube (8) along the axis of the organic glass tube (8). The present invention further discloses a simulation method.

Abstract: Provided is a system for fatigue testing a wind turbine blade including: a mounting for retaining a root end of the wind turbine blade, at least one actuator assembly for attachment to the wind turbine blade, the at least one actuator assembly including at least one actuator for exciting the wind turbine blade in flapwise directions and/or edgewise directions, and at least one measuring device for measuring of a stress, a strain and/or a deflection of the wind turbine blade. The system further includes at least one tuned liquid damper for attachment to the wind turbine blade, the tuned liquid damper comprising a container and a liquid contained therein.

Abstract: A monitoring system includes a fastener. A sensor is coupled to the fastener. A circuit board is electrically coupled to the sensor. An antenna electrically coupled to the circuit board.

Abstract: A gas sensor includes: an outer housing having an outer housing gas inlet and an outer housing gas outlet for receiving a flow of gas; and an inner housing disposed within the outer housing such that a gas flow passage is defined through the gas sensor between the inner housing and the outer housing to allow gas to enter the outer housing gas inlet and exit the outer housing gas outlet. The inner housing is provided with an inner housing gas inlet and an inner housing gas outlet each in fluid communication with the gas flow passage. The inner housing gas inlet and inner housing gas outlet are positioned relative to the gas flow passage such that when gas flows through the gas flow passage there is a pressure gradient across the inner housing gas inlet and inner housing gas outlet which causes gas to pass through the inner housing.

Abstract: A sensor system for detecting particles within a fluid, the sensor system comprising: i) a gauge body having a working surface for receiving a particle containing fluid; ii) an impactor spaced apart from the working surface of the gauge body defining a spacing between the impactor and the working surface of the gauge body through which particle containing fluid can pass, wherein the sensor system is configured such that as the particle containing fluid passes through the spacing between the impactor and the working surface of the gauge body, particles disposed over the working surface are impacted by the impactor generating a signal which is dependent on one or both of the size and concentration of particles in the fluid; and iii) a sensor configured to detect the signal generated by the particles impacting the impactor and provide an output signal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an embedded shaking table with heavy load capacity and extensible test frequency and area, comprising a shaking table body; the shaking table body is arranged in a building foundation in which a long-stroke groove is formed, a plurality of long-stroke servo actuators are horizontally and vertically hinged in the shaking table; a short-stroke groove being formed on the upper end of the shaking table body; an excitation platform being arranged in the short-stroke groove; a plurality of short-stroke servo actuators are horizontally and vertically hinged in the shaking table. The present invention is aimed at providing a large-scale and heavy-load embedded shaking table that can meet the test requirements of realizing long stroke and high-frequency loading.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular shaking table with heavy load capacity and extensible test frequency and area, comprising a shaking table body; the shaking table body is arranged in a building foundation in which a long-stroke groove is formed, long-stroke servo actuators are horizontally and vertically hinged in the modular shaking table; and an integration foundation is fixedly arranged on the upper end face of the shaking table body; an excitation platform is arranged in a short-stroke groove that is formed in the integration foundation, short-stroke servo actuators are horizontally and vertically hinged in the modular shaking table. The present invention is aimed at providing a large-scale and heavy-load modular shaking table that can meet the test requirements of realizing long stroke and high-frequency loading.

Abstract: Measurement arrangement for determining a constituent substance or quality parameter of water by thermal decomposition in a reaction module, delivery of the reaction product to a detector in a carrier gas flow, and evaluation of a detector signal for deriving a value of the constituent substance or quality parameter, wherein the reaction module is a vessel of vertical orientation during operation having an internal resistance heating or infrared heating, and has a head section into which the sample is introduced, a reaction zone, where the thermal decomposition is performed, as well as a foot section, from which the reaction product is output in the carrier gas flow, wherein the head section of the reaction module has an injection port for temporarily introducing an injection needle or permanently supporting a small supply tube, which injection port comprises an O-ring which is internally spring-loaded by a silicon padding or an inserted spring.

Abstract: An acoustic sensor for sensing environmental attributes within an enclosure is disclosed. The acoustic sensor may include a bulk acoustic wave (BAW) transducer configured to be installed outside the enclosure. The BAW transducer may generate an acoustic wave pulse and receive a reflected acoustic wave pulse. The acoustic sensor may further a waveguide assembly configured to be installed inside the enclosure. The waveguide assembly configured to receive the acoustic wave pulse from the BAW transducer. The acoustic sensor may further include a sensing device, wherein the sensing device may determine a change in one or more acoustic wave propagation parameters, based on the generated acoustic wave pulse and the reflected acoustic wave pulse. The sensing device may further determine one or more environmental attributes within the enclosure, based on the change in the one or more acoustic wave propagation parameters.

Abstract: A transmission probe for transmitting guided waves propagating in the longitudinal direction of a long member and a reception probe for receiving guided waves derived from the guided waves reflected from a predetermined portion of the long member are set on the long member. The guided waves received by the reception probe include a guided wave serving as a second signal that is noise of a desired first signal. The guided wave serving as the second signal having nodes in a circumferential direction distribution of displacement in a specific direction in the circumferential surface of the long member, and the guided waves transmitted by the transmission probe are formed such that the displacement of the guided wave serving as the second signal in the specific direction becomes zero at a specific circumferential surface position of the long member.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to a measuring device for determining a measured variable of a measuring gas by means of a photoacoustic method. In some embodiments, the measuring device includes a flow channel for the measuring gas having at least one feed line, a photoacoustic measuring cell and a discharge line. in such an embodiment, the measuring device further includes at least one acoustic filter member tuned to a useful frequency of the measuring cell, and at least one cavity resonator arranged on the flow channel.

Abstract: Utility covers and utility cover assemblies for use with automated metering infrastructure equipment are provided. The utility cover includes a body having one or more windows that permit electromagnetic energy to pass through the body with limited or no attenuation. One or more plugs made of a material substantially transparent to electromagnetic energy seals the one or more windows to limit or prevent moisture to pass through the one or more windows.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for detecting slow leaks in a pressurized fluid environment is disclosed herein. The apparatus is a combination of elements including a flow sensor, electronic memory, and electronic processor. The apparatus is positioned in the flow stream of fluid or other type of fluid. The apparatus is positioned downstream of a primary fluid supply source, but upstream of potential slow leak areas. The method analyzes flow change events to determine whether a slow leak is present or if normal water usage is occurring.

Abstract: A method and system for sample analysis involve a temporally-resolving separation of sample components. In the method, solvent vapors are condensed prior to entering a temporally-resolving separator, a GC column, for example, and solvent-depleted vapors are directed to the separator where constituents are resolved in time. A system for analyzing a sample comprises an injection port, a temporally-resolving separator (e.g., a GC column) and a conduit connecting the two. The injection port is at a temperature sufficiently high to vaporize the solvent and analytes present in a sample. The conduit is configured and/or operated to condense the solvent, while maintaining the analytes in the vapor phase.