Abstract: A protection apparatus for an appliance supported by a tripod, the protection apparatus including: a tilt sensor, for alerting upon tilting of the tripod; and an airbag inflated upon the alerting for protecting the appliance. The airbag is shaped to comprise at least one of three protrusions, projected outward upon airbag inflation, each protrusion being directed in one of the common tilting directions perpendicular to and towards an imaginary line between feet of two tripod legs.

Abstract: A method is provided for measuring different flow properties of a fluid. The method includes (a) providing a nanowire, the resistance of the nanowire varying based on temperature changes of the nanowire that reflect values of the different flow properties of the fluid when the nanowire is operated in different modes of operation respectively, such that the nanowire measures different flow properties when operated in different modes of operation respectively, and (b) alternating the nanowire between different modes of operation, measuring different flow properties of the fluid during the different modes of operation, respectively, and using the measurements of one of the flow properties to correct the measurements of another flow property. Other applications are also described.

Abstract: An electronic device includes one or more sensors, one or more processors operable with the one or more sensors, one or more extendable gripping feet, and an actuation engine operable to extend and retract the one or more extendable gripping feet. The one or more sensors detect a condition of the electronic device and, in response to the one or more sensors detecting the condition, the one or more processors cause the actuation engine to transition the one or more extendable gripping feet from a retracted position to an extended position where the one or more extendable gripping feet extend distally away from the electronic device.

Abstract: A separation type multiphase flow meter apparatus (10) comprising a separation module (18) arranged to at least partially separate a multiphase stream comprising water, hydrocarbon liquid and hydrocarbon gas into a first sub-stream comprising a gas fraction and a second sub-stream comprising a liquid fraction. The apparatus comprises a first metering device (16) for measuring the flow rate of the first sub-stream, and a second metering device (17) for measuring the phase fraction and the flow rate of the second sub-stream, wherein the second metering device is arranged to measure the water-in-liquid ratio (WLR) of the second sub-stream, wherein the apparatus is arranged to use the WLR measured by the second metering device as a measure also for the WLR of the first sub-stream, and wherein the cross-sectional flow area of the first metering device is larger than the cross-sectional flow area of the second metering device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a container (2) for receiving a liquid comprising a thin film capacitive sensor (100) comprising a level sensor for detecting the liquid filling level of the container (2) over time, wherein the sensor (100) further comprises a settable device allowing setting one or more desired liquid filling levels of the container (2), of the same or of different liquids. Preferably, the settable device is configured as a touch screen, arranged in the external layer of the sensor (100). The invention further relates to a beverage production system (S) comprising a beverage production machine (1) having a beverage production unit (10) for preparing and dispensing a beverage and a control unit (50) for controlling a beverage production of the beverage production unit (10), and a container (2) as the one described. Yet further, the invention relates to a method for setting one or a plurality of liquid filling levels of a container (2).

Abstract: A flexible display device is disclosed. The flexible display device includes a first body, a second body, a flexible display, an actuator, and a first sensor. The second body reciprocates relative to the first body along a first direction between a first position and a second position. The flexible display includes a first region and a second region. As the second body moves from the first position to the second position, the area of the second region, forming the same plane as the first region, increases. The actuator may be operated such that the second body is moved toward the second position in response to free fall being detected by the first sensor, and damage to the flexible display device due to impact with the ground may thereby be reduced.

Abstract: A separation membrane module that is provided enables a bending load that is applied to a support member that supports ends of tubular separation membranes to be decreased and enables a seal member between the outer circumferential surface of the support member and the inner circumferential surface of a housing to be omitted. The separation membrane module includes a tubular housing 2, tubular separation membranes 3 that are arranged in a longitudinal direction of the housing 2, end tubes 4 that are connected to the lower ends of the tubular separation membranes 3, a support box 5 that supports the end tubes 4, and a backpressure chamber 16 below the support box 5. The tubular separation membranes 3 are in communication with a collection chamber 5v of the support box 5. A permeated fluid is extracted via a nozzle 5n that is disposed on the support box 5.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a gas-liquid flow separation system configured to separate a fluid stream containing both gas and liquid components into separate gas and liquid streams. The separation of the components permits the collection of data relating to the volume of each stream. In some embodiments, the separation system provides for the subsequent recombination of the streams in a homogeneous mixture for processing by downstream facilities. Also, the present disclosure provides a manifold system configured to receive fluid streams from a plurality of sources, combine the streams into a single blended stream containing both gas and liquid components. Subsequently, the system provides for separation of the gas from the liquid components and optional recombination of the same.

Abstract: Disclosure are various embodiments of a loss prevention device responsive to freefall. The loss prevention device can be integrated into any object and incorporates physical, mechanical, and/or electrical modules configured to prevent the likelihood that dropping the object causes injury to persons or damage to structures in the vicinity. Such modules may constitute continuous or discrete, static or dynamic portions of the housing of the loss prevention device. Other modules may incorporate electromechanical components that allow for effective manipulation of the motion of the loss prevention device and the coupled object. The device can be configured to deploy said modules upon detecting freefall. In some cases, the device incorporate a release mechanism that facilitates said deployment.

Abstract: A detection system is configured to detect improper handling of a wearable visualization device. The detection system includes a sensor coupled to the wearable visualization device, a light emitter coupled to the wearable visualization device, and a processor configured to receive a signal from the sensor. The processor is also configured to determine whether the signal indicates improper handling of the wearable visualization device, and to instruct illumination of the light emitter in response to determining that the signal indicates improper handling of the wearable visualization device.

Abstract: Some embodiments include a handheld detector, comprising: detector circuitry configured to convert incident radiation into electrical signals; a processor coupled to the detector circuits; and an accelerometer coupled to the processor; wherein the processor is configured to activate from a low power state in response to a first acceleration event detected by the accelerometer.

Abstract: Provided is an anti-impact LED display screen, comprising a box body (1), a module (2), a protective mechanism (3), a first resilient assembly (4), a second resilient assembly (5) and a limit member (6). The protective mechanism (3) comprises a movable base (31) and a corner armor (32).

Abstract: A housing for an electronic device includes at least one damping unit which is movable between a retracted position and an extended position, the damping unit including a spring and a damper, at least one sensor which is configured to detect a fall of the electronic device, a release unit which is configured to cause the at least one damping unit to move from the retracted position to the extended position when the fall is detected, the spring and the damper being configured to change their shape when moving from the retracted position to the extended position.

Abstract: Apparatus for early detection of drilling mud gains or losses that is positioned in the return wellbore of oilwell drilling operations, includes a pair of an upper and lower pressure sensor in an apparatus that is positioned in the return wellbore of an oilwell drilling operation as well as a flow chamber having an inlet port, an outlet port, a flow tube and a flow sensing device for determining the gains or losses in the return wellbore.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an artificial intelligence apparatus includes a haptic module configured to output a vibration notification, a microphone configured to obtain noise data generated by the vibration notification, a gyro sensor configured to obtain equilibrium state information of the artificial intelligence apparatus, and a processor configured to obtain floor strength information output by a floor strength prediction model by providing the equilibrium state information and the noise data to the floor strength prediction model which outputs the floor strength information of a floor on which the artificial intelligence apparatus is placed, and determine vibration notification strength based on the floor strength information.

Abstract: The invention is a Wi-Fi enabled fluid level alarm that is suitable for direct service outdoors. The alarm is preferably used in a sump pump, septic system or similar fluid pumping system and has a fluid sensor within the system communicating with the alarm to alert a homeowner when the fluid sensor indicates a certain fluid threshold has been met. The sensor relays information through an onsite alarm device to a centralized monitoring computer which processes the data and subsequently alerts a homeowner of the high fluid level, or other data, provided by their alarm system. Additionally, the system monitors alarm power and network connection through a health pulse notification systems that sends intervals of data to the central server.

Abstract: Multiphase flowmeters and related methods having asymmetrical flow therethrough are disclosed. An example method includes configuring an inlet manifold, a first flowline, and a second flowline to decrease a gas fraction in a first fluid flow through the first flowline and increase a gas fraction in a second fluid flow through the second flow line; flowing the first fluid flow through the first flowline and flowing the second fluid flow through the second flow line; and determining at least one of 1) a first water liquid ratio of the first fluid flow through the first flowline; 2) a first liquid flow rate of the first fluid flow through the first flow line; or 3) a first gas flow rate of the first fluid flow through the first flow line.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flowmeter for liquid/gas two-phase cryogenic fluids, including: a separator of the liquid/gas phases, preferably made up of vessel, the cryogenic fluid being admitted into the top portion of said vessel; a liquid flow sensor, located on a liquid pipe in fluid communication with the bottom portion of the vessel, the vessel being placed in the top position in the space relative to the liquid flow sensor; a gas pipe, in fluid communication with the upper portion of the vessel, provided with a flow sensor of the gas phase circulating in said gas pipe; a three-way valve capable of recovering, in two of the channels thereof (A/B), the downstream end of said gas pipe and the downstream end of said liquid pipe; and a device for measuring the level of liquid in the vessel, preferably comprising two level sensors: a bottom level sensor and a top level sensor.

Abstract: A liquid-cooling device and an air collector thereof are provided. The air collector includes a tank, an inlet channel, an outlet channel, and a barrier plate. The inlet channel is located at one end of the tank and extended into the tank. The outlet channel is located at the other end of the tank and extended into the tank. The barrier plate is located in the tank between the inlet channel and the outlet channel. The diameter of the tank is greater than those of the inlet channel and the outlet channel.

Abstract: A measuring arrangement for determining flow velocity of at least one liquid phase and/or a gas phase of a vapor or a fluid composed of a liquid and a gaseous phase or a supercritical fluid, comprising a measuring tube, on or in which at least one sensor element of at least a first flow measuring device is arranged for measuring the liquid phase or the gas phase, wherein the measuring tube has at least an inflow region and an outflow region, wherein between these two regions a central region is arranged, whose measuring tube cross section has a greater area than the area of the measuring tube cross section of the outflow region or of the inflow region, and method for ascertaining flow of phases of a vapor or of a fluid composed of a liquid and a gaseous phase, or a supercritical fluid.

Abstract: An automated process and accompanying apparatus simultaneously separates and measures the flow rate of any multiphase mixture of immiscible fluids. Such separation and measurement can occur in a single vessel, or multiple vessels. Liquid levels, together with a material balance analysis, are utilized to determine constituent liquid flow rates. The vessel(s) can be remotely operated and monitored in real time, while also allowing for automated or manual calibration.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure help protect computing devices by, among other things, identifying events that may pose a risk to a computing device based on data from sensors coupled to the computer device.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for measuring oil/water content in oil-water mixtures, regardless of the salinity of the mixture. The oil content is measured using a dielectric sensor. It is determined whether the oil content is above or below a threshold. If the oil content is above the threshold, the oil content is reported using the measurement from the dielectric sensor. If the oil content is below the threshold, the oil content is reported using the measurement from the eddy current sensor.

Abstract: A flow meter (10) for liquids, the meter having a measurement casing (12) with a first connection (20) and a second connection (22), a measuring unit (24) pivoted to the measurement casing (12), with a sensor element (26), a sensor casing (14) that can be coupled to the measurement casing (12) and which partially encompasses the measurement casing, with a sensor (28) that responds to the sensor element (26) for determining the quantity of liquid flowing through the measurement casing. To facilitate easy assembly and subsequent adjustment of the sensor casing (14) with a fixed measurement casing (12), the measurement casing (12) is designed as a measuring tube and has a closed cylindrical surface (38), and that the sensor casing (14) has a recess (46) matched to the cylindrical surface (38) and is arranged coaxially with the measurement casing (12) and pivoted to the latter in the circumferential direction.

Abstract: A multiple application orifice steam trap apparatus of the present invention includes: an orifice steam trap that has an orifice hole and is connected to a live steam delivery pipe to prevent leakage of live steam and discharge only condensate water; a back pressure adjustment unit that is connected to the rear end of the orifice steam trap from which condensate water is discharged and adjusts back pressure of the orifice steam trap; and a meter that is disposed at any one of or both between the front of the back pressure adjustment unit and the orifice steam trap or at the rear of the back pressure adjustment unit and measures any one or both of temperature and pressure at any one or both of the front and rear of the back pressure adjustment unit.

Abstract: Systems and methods for testing petroleum wells utilize a fluidic system to receive multiphase fluid output from the wells. A metering system measures the flow rate of oil, water, and gas through the fluidic system. The metering system can be operated in a first mode in which the metering system provides time-varying measurements of the flow rates and a second mode in which the metering system measures the flow rates over longer intervals of time, for example, providing measurements of the total flow or average flow rate over certain time intervals. A control system selectively and sequentially routes the output of the wells to perform a series of well tests on the wells and causes the metering system to switch between the first and second modes in response to a change in operating conditions.

Abstract: An electronic device is described. The electronic device may include a shell, a screen mounted in the shell, a screen protector connected to the shell and arranged at a periphery of the screen and a controller received in the housing and electrically connected with a sensor configured to detect whether the is getting close toward an object at a speed greater than a preset value. An inner surface of the screen protector contacts with an outer side surface of the screen, the screen protector may be configured to stretch or retract relative to the screen such that the screen protector moves between a stretchable state and a retractable state. When the screen is getting close toward an object at the speed greater than the preset value, the controller may be configured to control the screen protector to stretch relative to the screen and be in the stretchable state such that the screen protector touches the object to protect the screen from touching the object.

Abstract: A milk meter operably coupled to a controller, the milk meter comprising an inlet, an outlet, an inner column coupled to an opening of the outlet. The milk meter further comprises a conductivity sensor comprising a first conductive strip positioned at a first portion of the milk meter and a second conductive strip positioned substantially parallel to the first conductive strip wherein the conductivity sensor measures a change in resistance between the first and second conductive strips as fluid collects inside the milk meter before the fluid exits the milk meter through the outlet opening. The controller is operable to receive data about the fluid from the conductivity sensor and calculate a total quantity of fluid flow through the milk meter over a period of time.

Abstract: A flow measuring device for ascertaining a corrected measured value of a flow velocity and/or a corrected mass flow of a medium, especially a gas, in a measuring tube, including: an apparatus for ascertaining a first measured value of flow velocity and/or mass flow of the medium by thermal, mass flow measurement; an apparatus for ascertaining velocity of sound and/or frequency dependent damping of an acoustic signal, especially an ultrasonic signal, in the medium and/or an apparatus for ascertaining an optical, wavelength dependent absorption of an optical and/or excited fluorescence of the medium, and an evaluation unit for correcting the ascertained first measured value of mass flow or flow velocity based on the ascertained sound velocity values and/or the frequency dependent, ascertained damping values of the acoustic signal and/or the ascertained absorption values of the optical signal and/or the florescence values of the medium, and method for ascertaining a corrected measured value of flow velocity and/

Abstract: The disclosure relates to measurements of parameters of multiphase mixtures transported in pipelines. For determining phases flow rates of a two-phase mixture an unsteady pulsed flow regime of the mixture is formed in a pipeline to provide pulsating outbursts of a liquid phase at an outlet of the pipeline. Upon establishment of the pulsed flow regime at the pipeline outlet parameters of the liquid phase outbursts are measured and the flow rates of the phases are determined based on the measured parameters of the liquid phase outbursts.

Abstract: A structure for preventing a terminal screen from being damaged during falling comprises a terminal body, and an air channel and a sensor that are disposed in the terminal body. A fan is disposed in the air channel. The sensor is electrically connected to the fan by using a main control chip in the terminal body. The sensor can receive a signal indicating that the terminal body falls to the ground and control the fan to be turned on or turned off by using the main control chip. An air inlet and an air outlet are respectively formed at two ends of the air channel. The air outlet of the air channel is formed on the terminal body. The structure can relieve a force generated when the terminal screen hits the ground during falling.

Abstract: A terminal device includes: a first support member that supports a first component; a second support member that is separately provided from the first support member and that holds a second component having shock resistance lower than shock resistance of the first component; and a protection portion that is provided on the first support member and that extends more outward in a first direction than the second support member, wherein a part of the protection portion, which extends more outward than the second support member, extends in a region that does not overlap the second support member when viewed from the first direction.

Abstract: A wet gas flow measuring method, wherein measuring total flow differential pressure value ?P of wet gas in a pipeline by a differential pressure flow measuring device (201), measuring section gas contents of the wet gas in the pipeline by at least two phase fraction meters respectively (202), obtaining optimized section gas content value GVFopt by a flow calculating module based on the section gas contents respectively measured by the at least two phase fraction meters (203); and calculating gas volume flow rate Qg and liquid volume flow rate Ql by the flow calculating module based on the total flow differential pressure value ?P of the wet gas and the optimized section gas content value GVFopt (204).

Abstract: A method for analyzing the reliability of a measured volumetric flow rate of a fluid in a gas outlet line of a gas-liquid separator is provided. In one embodiment, analyzing the reliability of the measured volumetric flow rate includes measuring a gas volume fraction of the fluid in the gas outlet line, comparing the measured gas volume fraction of the fluid to a threshold gas volume fraction level, and determining whether the measured volumetric flow rate of the fluid is reliable based on the comparison. Additional systems, devices, and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for determining fluid characteristics of a multicomponent fluid is provided. The method includes a step of measuring a first density, ?1, of a multicomponent fluid comprising one or more incompressible components and one or more compressible components at a first density state. The method further includes a step of adjusting the multicomponent fluid from the first density state to a second density state. A second density, ?2, of the multicomponent fluid is then measured at the second density state and one or more fluid characteristics of at least one of the compressible components or the incompressible components are determined.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for measuring the flow-rate of different fluids present in a plurality of distinct multiphase streams (C), in transit, each through a respective main flow pipe (2). The apparatus (1) comprises a measuring unit (3) for each pipe (2). Each measuring unit (3) comprises a sampling device (4). Each measuring unit (3) comprises first and second measuring means (5) of the differential pressure type situated downstream of the respective sampling device (4). The apparatus (1) comprises a phase separator (8) associated with the measuring unit (3). The apparatus (1) comprises selection means (18) interposed between the measuring unit (3) and the separator (8) for putting the latter in communication with one of the sampling devices (4) envisaged.

Abstract: The present invention provides a panel protecting device of a flat panel electronic device and a flat panel electronic device. The panel protecting device comprises: a sensor for detecting one or more of a falling speed, a falling time and a falling distance of the flat panel electronic device in a vertical direction when the flat panel electronic device is only under gravity; and a protecting means for being mounted around a panel of the flat panel electronic device. The protecting means has a rest position and a protruding position. The protecting means is accommodated in a recess of the flat panel electronic device when the protecting means is in the rest position and protrudes from the panel when the protecting means is in the protruding position. The protecting means moves to the protruding position from the rest position automatically when the one or more of the falling speed, the falling time and the falling distance is greater than or equal to a predetermined value.

Abstract: An electronic device may contain electrical components mounted on one or more substrates such as printed circuit boards. During a drop event, the printed circuit boards and components may be subjected to stresses. Strain gauges may be formed from metal traces embedded within dielectric layers in the printed circuit boards. The strain gauges may be used to make stress measurements at various locations on the boards. Stress data may be collected in response to data from an accelerometer indicating that the device has been dropped. Stress data collection may be halted in response to determining that the device has struck an external surface. Impact may be detected using accelerometer data, strain gauge output, or other sensor data. Stress data may be analyzed by the electronic device or external equipment.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flowmeter for two-phase gas/liquid cryogenic fluids, comprising: a liquid/gas phase separator, preferably consisting of a tank, into the top part of which the cryogenic liquid is admitted; a liquid flow-rate sensor, located in a liquid duct in fluid communication with the bottom part of the tank, the tank being placed in a high position in space relative to the liquid flow-rate sensor; a gas duct, in fluid communication with the top part of the tank equipped with the gas valve; and a device for measuring the level of liquid in the tank, preferably comprising two level sensors: a lower level sensor and an upper level sensor.

Abstract: A system for measuring and monitoring the internal liquid within a three phase separator allows a user to accurately and reliably calculate the volumetric flow rate of the liquids exiting the three phase separator. For each liquid inside of the three phase separator, a differential pressure device is attached to where the extension fitting enters its respective liquid. Once a dump valve is actuated, the extension fitting guides its respective liquid out of the three phase separator, and the differential pressure device creates a differential pressure within the respective liquid. A sensor reads the differential pressure through a pair of sensing lines. The sensor relays the differential pressure reading to an RTU flow computer that calculates the volumetric flow rate of the liquid exiting the three phase separator. The calculation is then sent to a SCADA system, which allows the user to observe the volumetric flow rate in real time.

Abstract: The invention relates to an oil-gas-water multi-phase flow adjusting apparatus, which mainly comprises an inlet accelerating pipe section, a vortex flow guide spiral pipe, a gas circuit exit connection pipe section, a liquid receiving cone, a mixed liquid relief exit connection pipe section and a sampler exit connection pipe section, and which has the function for changing at intervals the flow pattern, the flow state and the components of the oil-gas-water multi-phase flow. The invention also relates to an oil-gas-water multi-phase flow rate measuring apparatus and its measuring method. The measuring apparatus comprises a blind three-way mixing means, a pressure differential type flow measuring device, a single-? phase volume fraction meter, a dual-? phase volume fraction meter, an oil-gas-water multi-phase flow adjusting apparatus and a computing system.

Abstract: The application is directed to methods, systems, procedures, networks and storage apparatus used to conduct conversions of data using remote conversion servers. In one embodiment of the present invention, recent query results may be stored and then used to solve subsequent conversions rather than querying a remote conversion server when the same conversion was previously completed. A counter may be referenced to determine if too much time has passed since the original query was stored in the buffer and, if too much time has passed, the buffer may be cleared and the remote conversion server may be queried to convert the pending data. The resulting conversion may be stored for subsequent use.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for determining an amount during the transfer of a liquid, wherein the liquid is introduced at a supply opening into a measurement line and is removed from the measurement line at an outlet opening, and an amount of liquid flowing through the measurement line is determined by means of a flow measuring unit assigned to the measurement line. According to the invention, liquid present in the measurement line is discontinuously fed to a degassing arrangement. The invention further relates to a device for determining an amount during the transfer of a liquid.

Abstract: An air bubble separator is provided for ophthalmic surgical systems, which includes a housing 102 having a diagonally-oriented flow channel 110 and a vertically-oriented flow channel 130 adjoining the diagonally oriented channel. The diagonally-oriented flow channel 110 has a downstream portion 112 disposed downstream of the vertically-oriented flow channel 130, and an upstream portion 118 disposed upstream of the vertically-oriented flow channel 130. The downstream portion 112 of the diagonally-oriented flow channel 110 has a cross-sectional area 114 that is greater than that of the upstream portion 118. The downstream portion's cross-sectional area 114 is greater than the upstream portion's cross-sectional area 124 by an amount or percentage that is sufficient to slow fluid flow through the diagonally-oriented flow channel 110, so as to cause air within the fluid to rise and flow into the vertically-oriented flow channel 130.

Abstract: A method and apparatus is disclosed that determines the density of one component in a multi-component flow through a conduit. The multi-component flow is separated into two streams (404) where a first stream has essentially all the flow for a first one of the components. The density of the second stream is measured (406).

Abstract: An apparatus for determining a characteristic of a fluid flow within a pipe is provided, wherein the apparatus includes a separating device for separating the fluid into a gas component and a liquid component and directing the gas component to flow within a gas leg portion of the pipe and the liquid component to flow within a liquid portion of the pipe. The apparatus includes a gas leg portion metering device for generating gas component data and a liquid leg portion metering device for generating liquid component data. Moreover, the apparatus includes a processing device communicated with at least one of the gas leg portion metering device and the liquid leg portion metering device, the processing device being configured to receive and process at least one of the gas component data and the liquid component data to generate fluid flow data responsive to a fluid flow characteristic.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for measuring one or more fluid flow rates in a gas and liquid multiphase system, in which the multiphase flow is separated in-line into, gas and liquid flows, measurements on the liquid and/or gas streams are taken in the region immediately following the separation, the flows are recombined to form a substantially homogenous mixture and further measurements on the mixture are taken.

Abstract: A method analyzes the hydrocarbon composition of geological strata. The method includes an analysis of gaseous hydrocarbon concentrations contained in drilling muds. According to the method, for a given depth range, gaseous hydrocarbon concentration ratios are established in pairs at essentially-identical depths. Subsequently, a sub-set of the ratios is selected in order to form a signature that is representative of the gaseous hydrocarbon composition of the depth range. The aforementioned signature is defined by the at least one straight line representing the concentration of a first gaseous hydrocarbon in relation to the concentration of a second hydrocarbon. The signature is then compared to reference signatures in order to determine the hydrocarbon concentration of the geological stratum corresponding to the depth range.

Abstract: Air out flowing controller for cold waters to be installed in hydraulic pipelines, having a body, composed of two parts united, forming a structural component whose purpose is to involve the internal system and its components: The piston whose purpose is to control the air out flowing. The spring works by the pressure differential. The spring will allow the piston to flow of the air with an out flowing inferior than the water meter Q.min.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for measuring at least one characteristic of an aerated fluid flowing within a pipe is provided, wherein the method includes generating a measured sound speed, a measured density, a pressure and a gas volume fraction for the aerated fluid. The method also includes correcting the measured density responsive to the measured sound speed, the pressure and the gas volume fraction to generate a corrected density. The method further includes calculating a liquid phase density, determining whether the gas volume fraction is above a predetermined threshold value and generating a mass flow rate responsive to whether the gas volume fraction is above the predetermined threshold value.