Patents by Inventor Aftab Ahmad

Aftab Ahmad has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20240077081
    Abstract: A two-phase liquid-gas flow system for testing electrical submersible pumps (ESP) includes an oil pump, a water pump, an oil storage tank, a water storage tank, a pressurized air system, an air pressure regulator (PR), and a transparent test section with the ESP. The pressurized air system includes air storage tanks, compressors, and air flow meters (AFM). The oil pump and the water pump supply oil and water from the oil storage tank and the water storage tank through an oil flow meter and a water flow meter, respectively, to the transparent test section. The air storage tanks are in fluid communication with the PR by valves, which channel air through the PR and the AFMs to the transparent test section. A camera is provided to capture photos and videos of flow patterns of the working fluid in the transparent test section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2022
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND MINERALS
    Inventors: Luai M. ALHEMS, Syed M. SHAAHID, Aftab AHMAD
  • Patent number: 11892824
    Abstract: A method of detecting sensor malfunction in an automated guided vehicle, AGV, including for at least two different pairs of wheel units in a motion state of the AGV, calculating a motion value for at least one motion variable of a body of the AGV based on sensor data from a wheel sensors and/or a steering sensors; for at least one motion variable, calculating a difference between the motion values for at least two different pairs; and determining that there is a malfunction in one or more of the wheel sensors and the steering sensors if one of the at least one difference exceeds a threshold value associated with the respective motion variable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: ABB Schweiz AG
    Inventors: Jonas Larsson, Aftab Ahmad, Pietro Falco
  • Patent number: 11880335
    Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for implementing an event based retention schedule for a read only file. When a regular file is to be converted to an event based retention read only file, an “event-retain” property may be enabled on the file allowing the feature to be implemented. Then, that file may have its permissions changed to read only. This will allow the file to be changed to a read only file without using a default retention time. Then, once the event is triggered, the retention time may be set so the file can be scheduled for automatic deletion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: NetApp, Inc.
    Inventors: Akshatha Gangadharaiah, Balamurugan Ramajeyam, Raman Madaan, Subhash A. Sankuratripati, Aftab Ahmad Ansari, Vaiapuri Ramasubramaniam
  • Publication number: 20230305546
    Abstract: A method of detecting sensor malfunction in an automated guided vehicle, AGV, including for at least two different pairs of wheel units in a motion state of the AGV, calculating a motion value for at least one motion variable of a body of the AGV based on sensor data from a wheel sensors and/or a steering sensors; for at least one motion variable, calculating a difference between the motion values for at least two different pairs; and determining that there is a malfunction in one or more of the wheel sensors and the steering sensors if one of the at least one difference exceeds a threshold value associated with the respective motion variable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2020
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Jonas Larsson, Aftab Ahmad, Pietro Falco
  • Patent number: 11614356
    Abstract: A multiphase flow calibration semi-closed loop system includes an oil-gas-water separation unit, a multiphase flow calibration unit, a single phase flow calibration section, a gas flow section, a flow data acquisition unit, and a programmable logic controller (PLC). The system is designed to have a two-step calibration process. In a first step, single phase water flow meters and single phase oil flow meters of the system are calibrated independently. In a second step, multiphase flow meters or multiphase water cut meters are calibrated using the pre-calibrated water flow meter, pre-calibrated oil flow meter, and the pre-calibrated gas flow meter. In doing so, the oil-gas-water separation unit, the multiphase flow calibration unit, the single phase flow calibration section, and the gas flow section communicate with the flow data acquisition unit providing real time data. Thus, the PLC connected to the flow data acquisition unit can perform the required calibration processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND MINERALS
    Inventors: Aftab Ahmad, Luai M. Alhems
  • Patent number: 11609113
    Abstract: A multiphase flow calibration semi-closed loop system includes an oil-gas-water separation unit, a multiphase flow calibration unit, a single phase flow calibration section, a gas flow section, a flow data acquisition unit, and a programmable logic controller (PLC). The system is designed to have a two-step calibration process. In a first step, single phase water flow meters and single phase oil flow meters of the system are calibrated independently. In a second step, multiphase flow meters or multiphase water cut meters are calibrated using the pre-calibrated water flow meter, pre-calibrated oil flow meter, and the pre-calibrated gas flow meter. In doing so, the oil-gas-water separation unit, the multiphase flow calibration unit, the single phase flow calibration section, and the gas flow section communicate with the flow data acquisition unit providing real time data. Thus, the PLC connected to the flow data acquisition unit can perform the required calibration processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND MINERALS
    Inventors: Aftab Ahmad, Luai M. Alhems
  • Publication number: 20230067622
    Abstract: Method and system relating to firewall configuration have been discussed. According to an embodiment, a method comprises specifying at least one firewall configuration at a first server at which the at least one firewall configuration is to be enforced; to a plurality of servers, distributing the at least one specified firewall configuration along with a set of parameters to identify the plurality of servers at which the at least one specified firewall configuration has to be enforced; receiving a data packet by a second server of the plurality of servers from the first server; and comparing the at least one specified firewall configuration with a default set of firewall configuration while receiving the data packet by the second server of the plurality of servers from the first server.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Aftab Ahmad ANSARI, Krishna KUMAR, Raghdipsingh Raghbirsingh PANESAR
  • Patent number: 11572683
    Abstract: A structural, load-bearing panel useful in constructing multistory buildings may have a panel height, panel width, and panel thickness, and may include a first layer comprising at least 75 wt. % of concrete, relative to a total weight of the first layer; an insulation layer comprising flexible polymer, the insulation layer having a thickness of at least 5 cm; and a second layer comprising at least 75 wt. % concrete, wherein the insulation layer is sandwiched between the first and second layers, and wherein the panel is suitable to be set in any of a planar, curved, and polyhedral cross-sectional shape. Set panels are not flexible, though the flexibility of the insulation layer, particularly of a polyethylene foam, may allow the panel to have a curved, or polyhedral cross-section while still serving as a structural support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND MINERALS
    Inventors: Luai M. Alhems, Mohammed Ibrahim, Aftab Ahmad, Mohammed Salihu Barry
  • Patent number: 11573116
    Abstract: A multiphase flow calibration semi-closed loop system includes an oil-gas-water separation unit, a multiphase flow calibration unit, a single phase flow calibration section, a gas flow section, a flow data acquisition unit, and a programmable logic controller (PLC). The system is designed to have a two-step calibration process. In a first step, single phase water flow meters and single phase oil flow meters of the system are calibrated independently. In a second step, multiphase flow meters or multiphase water cut meters are calibrated using the pre-calibrated water flow meter, pre-calibrated oil flow meter, and the pre-calibrated gas flow meter. In doing so, the oil-gas-water separation unit, the multiphase flow calibration unit, the single phase flow calibration section, and the gas flow section communicate with the flow data acquisition unit providing real time data. Thus, the PLC connected to the flow data acquisition unit can perform the required calibration processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND MINERALS
    Inventors: Aftab Ahmad, Luai M. Alhems
  • Patent number: 11555735
    Abstract: A multiphase flow calibration semi-closed loop system includes an oil-gas-water separation unit, a multiphase flow calibration unit, a single phase flow calibration section, a gas flow section, a flow data acquisition unit, and a programmable logic controller (PLC). The system is designed to have a two-step calibration process. In a first step, single phase water flow meters and single phase oil flow meters of the system are calibrated independently. In a second step, multiphase flow meters or multiphase water cut meters are calibrated using the pre-calibrated water flow meter, pre-calibrated oil flow meter, and the pre-calibrated gas flow meter. In doing so, the oil-gas-water separation unit, the multiphase flow calibration unit, the single phase flow calibration section, and the gas flow section communicate with the flow data acquisition unit providing real time data. Thus, the PLC connected to the flow data acquisition unit can perform the required calibration processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND MINERALS
    Inventors: Aftab Ahmad, Luai M. Alhems
  • Patent number: 11549842
    Abstract: A multiphase flow calibration semi-closed loop system includes an oil-gas-water separation unit, a multiphase flow calibration unit, a single phase flow calibration section, a gas flow section, a flow data acquisition unit, and a programmable logic controller (PLC). The system is designed to have a two-step calibration process. In a first step, single phase water flow meters and single phase oil flow meters of the system are calibrated independently. In a second step, multiphase flow meters or multiphase water cut meters are calibrated using the pre-calibrated water flow meter, pre-calibrated oil flow meter, and the pre-calibrated gas flow meter. In doing so, the oil-gas-water separation unit, the multiphase flow calibration unit, the single phase flow calibration section, and the gas flow section communicate with the flow data acquisition unit providing real time data. Thus, the PLC connected to the flow data acquisition unit can perform the required calibration processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND MINERALS
    Inventors: Aftab Ahmad, Luai M. Alhems
  • Publication number: 20220385576
    Abstract: A system [100] and method [200] for migration of virtual machine(s). The method [200] encompasses identifying, the virtual machine(s) hosted under a first server unit configured in a network to migrate to a second server unit. The method [200] thereafter comprises broadcasting in the network, a GARP response generated by one of the virtual machine(s) and the first server unit. Further the method [200] comprises enabling, an IP forwarding on the second server unit. The method [200] thereafter encompasses enabling, a Proxy ARP on a first network node associated with the first server unit and a second network node associated with the second server unit. Further the method [200] comprises migrating, the virtual machine(s) to the second server unit from the first server unit based at least on the GARP, the enabled IP forwarding and the enabled Proxy ARP.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Krishna KUMAR, Raghdipsingh Raghbirsingh PANESAR, Varun Viswanathan NAIR, Aftab Ahmad ANSARI
  • Publication number: 20210389167
    Abstract: A multiphase flow calibration semi-closed loop system includes an oil-gas-water separation unit, a multiphase flow calibration unit, a single phase flow calibration section, a gas flow section, a flow data acquisition unit, and a programmable logic controller (PLC). The system is designed to have a two-step calibration process. In a first step, single phase water flow meters and single phase oil flow meters of the system are calibrated independently. In a second step, multiphase flow meters or multiphase water cut meters are calibrated using the pre-calibrated water flow meter, pre-calibrated oil flow meter, and the pre-calibrated gas flow meter. In doing so, the oil-gas-water separation unit, the multiphase flow calibration unit, the single phase flow calibration section, and the gas flow section communicate with the flow data acquisition unit providing real time data. Thus, the PLC connected to the flow data acquisition unit can perform the required calibration processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2021
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Applicant: KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND MINERALS
    Inventors: Aftab AHMAD, Luai M. ALHEMS
  • Publication number: 20210372843
    Abstract: A multiphase flow calibration semi-closed loop system includes an oil-gas-water separation unit, a multiphase flow calibration unit, a single phase flow calibration section, a gas flow section, a flow data acquisition unit, and a programmable logic controller (PLC). The system is designed to have a two-step calibration process. In a first step, single phase water flow meters and single phase oil flow meters of the system are calibrated independently. In a second step, multiphase flow meters or multiphase water cut meters are calibrated using the pre-calibrated water flow meter, pre-calibrated oil flow meter, and the pre-calibrated gas flow meter. In doing so, the oil-gas-water separation unit, the multiphase flow calibration unit, the single phase flow calibration section, and the gas flow section communicate with the flow data acquisition unit providing real time data. Thus, the PLC connected to the flow data acquisition unit can perform the required calibration processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Applicant: KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND MINERALS
    Inventors: Aftab AHMAD, Luai M. ALHEMS
  • Publication number: 20210372846
    Abstract: A multiphase flow calibration semi-closed loop system includes an oil-gas-water separation unit, a multiphase flow calibration unit, a single phase flow calibration section, a gas flow section, a flow data acquisition unit, and a programmable logic controller (PLC). The system is designed to have a two-step calibration process. In a first step, single phase water flow meters and single phase oil flow meters of the system are calibrated independently. In a second step, multiphase flow meters or multiphase water cut meters are calibrated using the pre-calibrated water flow meter, pre-calibrated oil flow meter, and the pre-calibrated gas flow meter. In doing so, the oil-gas-water separation unit, the multiphase flow calibration unit, the single phase flow calibration section, and the gas flow section communicate with the flow data acquisition unit providing real time data. Thus, the PLC connected to the flow data acquisition unit can perform the required calibration processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Applicant: KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND MINERALS
    Inventors: Aftab AHMAD, Luai M. ALHEMS
  • Publication number: 20210372844
    Abstract: A multiphase flow calibration semi-closed loop system includes an oil-gas-water separation unit, a multiphase flow calibration unit, a single phase flow calibration section, a gas flow section, a flow data acquisition unit, and a programmable logic controller (PLC). The system is designed to have a two-step calibration process. In a first step, single phase water flow meters and single phase oil flow meters of the system are calibrated independently. In a second step, multiphase flow meters or multiphase water cut meters are calibrated using the pre-calibrated water flow meter, pre-calibrated oil flow meter, and the pre-calibrated gas flow meter. In doing so, the oil-gas-water separation unit, the multiphase flow calibration unit, the single phase flow calibration section, and the gas flow section communicate with the flow data acquisition unit providing real time data. Thus, the PLC connected to the flow data acquisition unit can perform the required calibration processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Applicant: KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND MINERALS
    Inventors: Aftab AHMAD, Luai M. ALHEMS
  • Publication number: 20210372845
    Abstract: A multiphase flow calibration semi-closed loop system includes an oil-gas-water separation unit, a multiphase flow calibration unit, a single phase flow calibration section, a gas flow section, a flow data acquisition unit, and a programmable logic controller (PLC). The system is designed to have a two-step calibration process. In a first step, single phase water flow meters and single phase oil flow meters of the system are calibrated independently. In a second step, multiphase flow meters or multiphase water cut meters are calibrated using the pre-calibrated water flow meter, pre-calibrated oil flow meter, and the pre-calibrated gas flow meter. In doing so, the oil-gas-water separation unit, the multiphase flow calibration unit, the single phase flow calibration section, and the gas flow section communicate with the flow data acquisition unit providing real time data. Thus, the PLC connected to the flow data acquisition unit can perform the required calibration processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Applicant: KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND MINERALS
    Inventors: Aftab AHMAD, Luai M. ALHEMS
  • Patent number: 11112294
    Abstract: A multiphase flow calibration semi-closed loop system includes an oil-gas-water separation unit, a multiphase flow calibration unit, a single phase flow calibration section, a gas flow section, a flow data acquisition unit, and a programmable logic controller (PLC). The system is designed to have a two-step calibration process. In a first step, single phase water flow meters and single phase oil flow meters of the system are calibrated independently. In a second step, multiphase flow meters or multiphase water cut meters are calibrated using the pre-calibrated water flow meter, pre-calibrated oil flow meter, and the pre-calibrated gas flow meter. In doing so, the oil-gas-water separation unit, the multiphase flow calibration unit, the single phase flow calibration section, and the gas flow section communicate with the flow data acquisition unit providing real time data. Thus, the PLC connected to the flow data acquisition unit can perform the required calibration processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND MINERALS
    Inventors: Aftab Ahmad, Luai M. Alhems
  • Publication number: 20210102831
    Abstract: A multiphase flow calibration semi-closed loop system includes an oil-gas-water separation unit, a multiphase flow calibration unit, a single phase flow calibration section, a gas flow section, a flow data acquisition unit, and a programmable logic controller (PLC). The system is designed to have a two-step calibration process. In a first step, single phase water flow meters and single phase oil flow meters of the system are calibrated independently. In a second step, multiphase flow meters or multiphase water cut meters are calibrated using the pre-calibrated water flow meter, pre-calibrated oil flow meter, and the pre-calibrated gas flow meter. In doing so, the oil-gas-water separation unit, the multiphase flow calibration unit, the single phase flow calibration section, and the gas flow section communicate with the flow data acquisition unit providing real time data. Thus, the PLC connected to the flow data acquisition unit can perform the required calibration processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Applicant: KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND MINERALS
    Inventors: Aftab AHMAD, Luai M. ALHEMS
  • Publication number: 20210025158
    Abstract: A structural, load-bearing panel useful in constructing multistory buildings may have a panel height, panel width, and panel thickness, and may include a first layer comprising at least 75 wt. % of concrete, relative to a total weight of the first layer; an insulation layer comprising flexible polymer, the insulation layer having a thickness of at least 5 cm; and a second layer comprising at least 75 wt. % concrete, wherein the insulation layer is sandwiched between the first and second layers, and wherein the panel is suitable to be set in any of a planar, curved, and polyhedral cross-sectional shape. Set panels are not flexible, though the flexibility of the insulation layer, particularly of a polyethylene foam, may allow the panel to have a curved, or polyhedral cross-section while still serving as a structural support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Publication date: January 28, 2021
    Applicant: KING FAHD UNIVERSITY OF PETROLEUM AND MINERALS
    Inventors: Luai M. Alhems, Mohammed Ibrahim, Aftab Ahmad, Mohammed Salihu Barry